With Lei Li and Xie Yingying gone, the top spot would fall to Wu Yun, Lin Dong, or Lin Xuan.
Lin Dong had displayed Diyuan-stage strength in his fight with Lei Li, making him the favorite.
Under the orderly hosting of Diyuan referees, the top five were quickly decided: Lin Xuan, Lin Dong, Wu Yun, Lin Xia, Mu Lingsha!
Now it was time for ranking matches.
Lin Xia and Mu Lingsha both gave up competing for the top three, fighting only for fourth and fifth.
Both proud young women, Mu Lingsha was at Body Refining Stage Eight, yet refused to concede. She challenged Lin Xia at Stage Nine.
On the arena, the duel drew much attention....one graceful and composed, the other wild and lively, both beauties.
Mu Lingsha's archery was fierce, nearly striking Lin Xia several times, even tearing holes in her clothes.
If not for Lin Xia's swift Flowing Wind footwork, she might have lost.
After a dozen exchanges, Lin Xia seized a close-range chance....her Spirit Sword Finger struck Mu Lingsha, ending the match.
Next came the battle for the top three.
That guy's already at Diyuan stage. I won't fight him for first. Lin Xuan, let's duel." Wu Yun said eagerly.
"Alright!" Lin Xuan agreed without hesitation.
He had thought of telling Wu Yun he too was at Diyuan stage, but feared Wu Yun would surrender, ruining the fun.
Besides, his task wasn't finished!
[Task: Defeat Wu Yun. Reward: One bottle of fourth-grade Yuan Qi Pills.]
Of all opponents today, Lin Xuan had only been able to trigger tasks with Lin Dong and Wu Yun.
Notably, after already completing a "Defeat Lin Dong" task, he could no longer repeat it.
But when he changed it to "Train" Lin Dong, it worked.
Who knew if this system was serious...
it actually liked him training the protagonist!
[Task: Train Lin Dong. Reward: +2 Constitution, +2 Luck.]
And another task:
[Task: Win first place in the Hunt. Reward: +2 Spirit, +2 Comprehension, +2 Luck, one fifth-grade Gathering Yuan Pill.]
Lin Xuan and Wu Yun stepped onto the arena. The fight began.....Wu Yun immediately unleashed Draw Blade Slash, fast and fierce, but Lin Xuan dodged easily.
Wu Yun cultivated the Mad Thunder Blade, all offense, violent as lightning.
Unfortunately, he faced Lin Xuan.
"Mountain Shattering Fist!"
Lin Xuan sidestepped, punched precisely at the blade.
Clang! The treasured sword broke in two.
Wu Yun froze, dumbstruck, staring at the shattered weapon. His assault ceased.
"You really haven't broken through to Diyuan stage?" Wu Yun gulped.
Lin Xuan asked back: "Did I ever say that?"
"Damn, that's bullying an honest man!" Wu Yun cursed, picked up the broken blade, and left the stage.
"I've already advanced to Diyuan. You think my brother Lin Xuan wouldn't?" Lin Dong stepped up, grinning as he passed Wu Yun.
"You Lin family…" Wu Yun gritted his teeth. His pride was wounded.
Two Diyuan cultivators.
Plus Lin Xia at Body Refining Nine.
And Lin Hong, Lin Qing Tan at Stage Eight.
This Lin family generation was brimming with talent.
"I thought without Lei Li, this match would be dull, but now two more Diyuan-stage youths appeared."
Both younger than Lei Li, yet already at this level."
"The Lin family is blessed—two geniuses at once."
The other factions looked on with envy.
Now only Lin Xuan and Lin Dong remained for first and second place.
For others, the competition was over. However they fought, envy would only grow.
"Brother Lin Xuan, be careful. I came prepared this time." Lin Dong cupped his fists, brimming with confidence.
He had mastered the second level of the Mysterious Seal...ready to surprise his brother.
"Use all your strength.....don't disappoint me." Lin Xuan extended one hand invitingly.
He also wanted to see how much his younger brother had grown.
Would he need a thorough training?
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