C479 Candidate
C479 Candidate
Among the top 36 geniuses, there were eleven geniuses from various major families, fifteen from the Azure Dragon Academy, seven from the Phoenix Academy, and three from the Qilin Academy.
The faces of the elders and students from the Qilin Academy who came to watch the battle turned green. Although the Qilin Academy was the weakest academy in the Three Great Academies, they never thought that it would be so weak.
If Wang Hao and Jia Houwei had advanced to the top 36 according to their previous plan, then Bai Qi would be the only one who had made it to the top 36.
Furthermore, Bai Qi was a disciple of the Bai family, one of the three major families in the Fifth Heavenly Layer. He should have joined the Azure Dragon Academy. However, the Bai family had always been on good terms with the Qilin Academy, which was why they had always arranged for their disciples to join the Qilin Academy.
In this way, the only geniuses who had grown up in the 36 outer domains were Wang Hao and Jia Houwei. The difference in their background was obvious at this moment.
Four hours after the sun rose, the arena was already crowded with people. The number of people was more than three times more than before.
This competition represented the highest level of the new generation of mankind!
Elder Li stood on the arena and looked around with a smile. He said, "I know that everyone doesn't want to hear my nonsense, so I won't ask for trouble. Next, let's invite the contestant who has entered the top 36 of this martial arts competition onto the stage!"
As Elder Li's voice fell, 36 figures shot into the arena. The 36 young geniuses who represented the strongest of the new generation of mankind gathered together!
Among them, the most eye-catching ones were the four people who were guaranteed to enter the top 36 by the Azure Dragon Academy and the Phoenix Academy.
They had a common and glorious title - the Ten-person Candidate!
Azure Dragon Academy, Ding Yu, Wai Loong!
Phoenix Academy, Zhao Muer and Yun Shang!
These four people were the chosen ones!
Elder Lee introduced the 36 young geniuses one by one. Wang Hao didn't hear a single word of what he said. His gaze stopped on a graceful figure.
It had been more than a year since they last met, and Zhao Muer had become even more beautiful. Some people even called her the number one beauty in the Phoenix Academy in a thousand years.
Zhao Muer's eyes were interwoven with Wang Hao's. They were no longer as cold as a year ago. Although she still hadn't recovered her memory, there was a special feeling in her heart towards Wang Hao.
The two of them looked at each other for a long time. The corner of Wang Hao's mouth revealed a reassuring smile. Zhao Muer also smiled. Instantly, the surrounding scenery was eclipsed.
At this moment, Elder Lee introduced Wang Hao.
"Wang Hao, from the Azure Dragon Academy. He joined the Qilin Army and fought with the Barbarian Clan in the four regions of South Wilderness. He made great contributions."
Elder Lee paused for a moment and said with a slightly higher tone, "Besides that, Wang Hao's teacher is the Sword God Yaen San!"
As soon as these words were spoken, many people in the crowd exclaimed. At this moment, Wang Hao's master officially announced to the world.
Wang Hao could feel hundreds of thousands of gazes on him, including astonishment, doubt, confusion... and hatred!
Wang Hao thought to himself, "It seems like there are really many powers who opposed Master. These guys better be honest. If they have any ulterior motives, I don't mind using the Slaughter Medal to exchange for some experience points!"
Elder Lee seemed to be very satisfied with this effect. When he announced Wang Hao as his master, someone actually secretly told him to do so. Once the mission was completed, he would be able to put in a lot of treasures that could make his heart palpitate.
After introducing Wang Hao, Elder Lee's gaze stopped on a girl.
"Yun Shang, from the Phoenix Academy. She is the senior sister that the students of the Phoenix Academy call senior sister. Her prestige is unparalleled except for the dean of the Phoenix Academy."
Wang Hao turned his gaze to Yun Shang. His gaze was extremely cold, like numerous ice blades that emitted a biting cold air.
Yun Shang could naturally feel Wang Hao's undisguised hostility. She frowned and thought to herself, "Why does this kid hate me so much?"
Zhao Muer was puzzled as well. She asked in a low voice, "Senior sister, do you have any conflicts with Wang Hao?"
Yun Shang shook her head slightly, "We don't know each other. I only heard some of his stories from you and the dean."
Jia Houwei, who was beside Wang Hao, said in a deep voice, "Boss, is she Yun Shang?"
Jia Houwei knew about Yun Shang's deeds. If it wasn't for the fact that she wanted to harm Yang Qin, perhaps Snow Sword Sect wouldn't have been destroyed.
As a disciple of the Snow Sword Sect, Jia Houwei wished he could immediately tear Yun Shang into pieces!
"Fatty, calm down. I promised Yang Qin that I would help him ask a few questions. Leave Yun Shang to me."
"Okay! Listen to boss!"
While the two were talking, Elder Lee had already introduced the last person in the top 36, Ding Yu, from the Azure Dragon Academy.
"Ding Yu, from the Azure Dragon Academy. He is publicly recognized as the number one genius in the past hundred years. After he joined the Azure Dragon Academy, he will accept this duel for a total of 769 years. He did not lose a single battle! Perhaps, in a few hundred years, the Ding Clan will rely on him. He would become... It's not impossible for him to become the fourth clan in the Fifth Heaven!"
The Ding Family members who were watching the battle raised their chests proudly. Ding Yu had already become the symbol of the Ding Family. If Ding Yu became the Tenth Son, then the status of the Ding Family would definitely rise!
Their ambitions were not limited to the Fifth Heaven!
After the introduction of the top 36, Elder Li waved his hand and 36 bamboo sticks shot into the air.
"According to the rules of the competition, the top thirty-six will fight in pairs. The winner will advance to the top eighteen, and the loser will be eliminated! Each person will draw a stick. The number on the bamboo stick represents the number of matches, and the person with the same number will fight!"
The rules were simple and easy to understand. With a slight thought, a bamboo stick flew into Wang Hao's hand from the sky.
The other contestants all did the same thing as Wang Hao, and each of them grabbed a bamboo stick in their hands.
Wang Hao injected his Yuan energy into the bamboo stick, and a number appeared on the bamboo stick, seven!
This meant that he would appear in the seventh match. He looked around and quickly locked onto another martial artist with seven words on the bamboo stick.
Wang Hao raised his eyebrows slightly. His luck was not bad. The first match would be a heavyweight.
Azure Dragon Academy - Wai Loong!
Azure Dragon Academy had two Ten-person Candidate in total. One was Ding Yu, and the other was Wai Loong!
"Boss, look..."
Wang Hao turned his body and saw Jia Houwei looking at the bamboo stick in his hand with a bitter face.
The bamboo stick in his hand was one and the other one was in Zhao Muer's hand.
The first match of the top 36, Jia Houwei against Zhao Muer!
Wang Hao smiled and patted Jia Houwei's shoulder. "Don't mind it. Use your full strength to fight. If you are not serious, you might lose very badly."
Jia Houwei rubbed his nose. "They are all from the same sect. I naturally know how powerful Senior Sister Muer is. However, I, Jia Houwei, am not the errand boy who cleaned the mountain gate back then. It will not be so easy to defeat me!"
Wang Hao didn't pay much attention to the other matches. He glanced at Bai Qi's match. In the eighth match, his opponent was a disciple from a big family in Holy Domain.
Thirty-four out of the thirty-six people left the arena. Only Jia Houwei and Zhao Muer were left.
Elder Li looked at the two of them and asked, "Can we start now?"
Jia Houwei nodded, while Zhao Muer replied coldly, "Let's start!"
Elder Li stepped back and the martial arts competition officially began!
Many people looked at the ring without blinking. They were looking forward to Zhao Muer's performance.
Zhao Muer was the same as Ding Yu. She was the best among the new generation of geniuses. Zhao Muer's bloodline was the Ancient Divine Weapon, the Black Gold Bow. After awakening, she could transform into a real person. She held the Divine Weapon in her hand. It could be said that she was a god of slaughter, a devil that blocked her!
If Zhao Muer was not only 18 years old, her limelight could even surpass Ding Yu's!
On the arena, Jia Houwei and Zhao Muer looked at each other. Jia Houwei smiled and asked, "Senior sister, do you still remember me?"
Zhao Muer shook her head slightly. Jia Houwei scratched the back of his head. "It seems like it is really as Boss said. You have lost all your previous memories, but it is also good. In order to avoid a fight later, both of us will have to restrain ourselves and offend you!"
As he finished speaking, Jia Houwei's hands, which were separated from dust, gathered around his hands and formed two short blades.
Proud Heaven Wild Sword!
Zhao Muer waved her finger and a black longbow appeared in her palm - Dark Gold Bow!
Compared to the two blades in Jia Houwei's hands, the Dark Gold Bow in Zhao Muer's hands released a shocking power that caused the sky and earth to change color. Countless people opened their eyes wide as they witnessed the divine artifact.
Wang Hao's gaze also landed on the Dark Gold Bow, just like in God Treasure. The Dark Gold Bow was a divine artifact that Gods had lost in the mortal world, but the difference was... Anyone could refine the God Treasure, but only Zhao Muer could use the Dark Gold Bow. If she died, the Dark Gold Bow would vanish into thin air.
Jia Houwei, who was the closest to the Dark Gold Bow, could clearly feel the aura flowing out of the Dark Gold Bow. His breathing was even disrupted.
"What a powerful strength!"
Zhao Muer raised the Dark Gold Bow and placed her other hand on the bowstring. Between her fingers, there was a golden Feather Arrow condensing.
The moment the Golden Arrow condensed, Jia Houwei felt a chill from the depths of his soul. On the contrary, the spot the Golden Arrow aimed at was burning.
"Cloud Piercing Arrow!"
Zhao Muer shouted and released the bowstring with her fingers that were pulling the string. With a trembling sound that pierced through the soul, the Golden Arrow broke through the air and flew away!
The Golden Arrow's speed was not fast, but Jia Houwei had a feeling in his heart that he would definitely not be able to dodge this arrow!
"Dust Separating Shield!"
Jia Houwei didn't choose to face it head on. As he retreated, he summoned the Dust Separating Shield to block the Golden Arrow.
"Pa!"
The Golden Arrow collided with the Dust Separating Shield. Countless cracks instantly appeared on the Dust Separating Shield, and in the next second, it shattered!
The Dust Separating Shield, which was able to block Hu Xiaohua's crazy bombardment, was unable to block the Golden Arrow's attack.
However, this was also within Jia Houwei's expectations. If the Dust Separating Shield could not be broken, then the name of the divine weapon of the Dark Gold Bow would be covered in dust!