The Zhentian Clan lived some distance from Qingtao Valley, making it impossible for them to meet. However, the clan was led by a woman with a cold, arrogant demeanor, seemingly disdainful of everyone. She hadn't even taken this farce to heart before it began. The Zhentian Clan achieved second place in the first two matches and maintained a strong position throughout the rest of the competition. Overall, first place was undoubtedly theirs.
Everyone was worried about Xu Yuehuai, thinking she was going to take first place. In the current situation, if they couldn't take first place in all subsequent matches to close this gap, it was very likely that the first place would fall to the Zhentian Clan again.
The Zhentian Clan Chief sat calmly and leisurely, as if everything around him had nothing to do with him. Even when a few people spoke unpleasantly to him, he simply smiled and let the matter drop.
Nangong Yu couldn't sit still any longer. He leaned close to Xu Yuehuai's ear and whispered, "Senior sister, it's unlikely we'll get first place if we fight them. Do you have any other ideas? If so, please tell us so we can coordinate in advance."
Nangong Yu's eyes gleamed with excitement, looking quite serious. Xu Yuehuai glanced in his direction, "I didn't intend to get first place."
Her initial strategy was simply to create a numerical advantage. If she had sent the people from the 15th tier up first, they would have lacked confidence in the face of ridicule and their poor performance in the previous battle. However, sending the people from the 14th tier, whose overall strength was not as high as others, and who had achieved two consecutive first victories, boosted everyone's confidence. At this point, sending the people from the 15th tier, who were the weakest, up was the most perfect solution.
As for the story of Tian Ji's horse race, Xu Yuehuai had considered it, but after reaching the eighth step, this approach would not work. As you ascend the eighth step, the people at the front receive more cultivation resources, and if their strength is matched, they are completely outmatched.
Xu Yuehuai kept her eyes fixed ahead and quickly reached the first step of the competition. This was the last match, and the scores between the Zhentian Clan and Qingtao Valley were very close. Although Qingtao Valley did not win first place, the gap was not too large. The Zhentian Clan made a mistake once, which led to their first elimination. The scores of the two are now tied.
Many people's eyes gleamed with excitement at the sight. "This is going to be a good show. Let's see who wins. Between the Zhentian Clan and Qingtao Valley, I still favor the Zhentian Clan. After all, they have a long history. Qingtao Valley hasn't even been established for a hundred years."
"Hey, can't you guys take a look at Wan Zhang Men behind them? Wan Zhang Men's expression is pretty good this time too, right behind the two of them. If it gets first place in the last round, who knows who will win?"
"Even if Wanzhangmen takes first place, they can only be second place. What's there to say?"
That's right. Judging from the current trend, no one can take the second place away from Qingtao Valley and Zhentian Clan. The second place will inevitably come from one of these two.
If any one of them gets second place, Wanzhangmen will forever be suppressed under someone else's feet.
Even if he gets first place, it won't be able to avoid it.
The competition began quickly, and the final round was always the most anticipated, with everyone eagerly waiting for the last team to take the stage.
Xu Yuehuai and the others were seated when, following the announcement from the person on the round platform, they began to walk down. Having finally gotten a chance to speak with Xu Yuehuai, Shangguan Qi couldn't wait, "Senior Sister, are you nervous? Don't be nervous, I'll be here to protect you!"
Watching the interaction between the two from behind, Ji Yaocen had to admit that Xu Yuehuai was a very courageous person. At least in some aspects, she could not compare to him. She would not make such an uncertain decision at such a crucial time.
But Xu Yuehuai dared to do this, which is probably the most obvious difference between the two.
Xu Yuehuai smiled and said, "You should take good care of yourself and try not to leave the game too soon."
Xu Yuehuai spoke with a cute ending tone, which excited Shangguan Xi for quite a while. Anyone who didn't know better would think she had just kissed someone else.
On the stage, everyone was extraordinary, exuding an unusual aura. At a glance, there were countless people with cultivation levels at the Foundation Establishment stage, nothing particularly novel or unique.
In an instant, Xu Yuehuai and Nangong Yu, who had initially held an advantage, became weak and vulnerable under such a strong contrast.
The competition had already begun, but no one chose to make the first move. Everyone summoned their spirit beasts from the space. When the contracted beasts came out, they were aggressive and roared at the people in front of them, trying to intimidate their enemies in this way.
Xu Yuehuai watched calmly and summoned Bai Ze without hesitation. Many people in Qingtao Valley were seeing Bai Ze for the first time, though they had heard that Bai Ze was following Xu Yuehuai.
"That...that's Bai Ze? I'm not seeing things, am I?! In that case, Qingtao Valley's chances of winning this match have greatly increased!"
"I never expected that Qingtao Valley would hide such a person. Why have I never heard of Xu Yuehuai before? Shouldn't someone like him from the Middle Realm be famous long ago?"
"You guys are really ignorant about this. It's said that Xu Yuehuai came from the lower realm and became the sect leader's personal disciple in just a few months. He's ruthless and decisive in his actions, and he's incredibly powerful."
Upon hearing that Xu Yuehuai came from the lower realm, everyone couldn't hide their surprise and astonishment. "Impossible! How could such a talent exist in such a barren place as the lower realm!"
Not only did they notice this, but Elder Zhan and the others sitting in the sect leader's private room also noticed it. At first, Elder Zhan and the others did not pay attention to it, and among the elders who went to the lower realm that day, only Zi Sangyi and Elder Zhan were present.
Zi Sangyi didn't say anything, and Elder Zhan looked down on people from the lower realms from the bottom of his heart, so he naturally didn't think in that direction. But when Xu Yuehuai stood on the stage, he felt that the girl looked very familiar. After thinking about it carefully, he realized that was the case. "Sect Leader Zi Sang, you really got a great deal. When did the sect have such a genius?"
Elder Zhan's words clearly intended to force Zi Sangyi to reveal Xu Yuehuai's identity. Someone who came from the lower realm was destined to receive no kind treatment. Moreover, upon hearing that she came from the lower realm, everyone doubted her strength, believing that she was at most at the Qi Refining stage.
Zisangyi said calmly, "None of your business."
For a moment, the others tried their best to suppress their laughter and not let it out loud.
Elder Zhan was humiliated and wanted to vent his anger, but he dared not say so and could only swallow his anger.
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