"My heart is still the same!"
Qin Wentian's voice was filled with resolution. If this was a rematch, even if he didn't know that the Dongsheng Heaven Emperor was doing this on purpose, he would still reject it.
To immortal kings, a thousand years might pass by in the blink of an eye. But to him who has only lived for tens of years, a thousand years was simply too long.
Maybe, Qin Wentian also understood the meaning behind Dongsheng Ting's words. Maybe, Dongsheng Ting was probing him, wanting to see if Qin Wentian knew how to compromise, and if he knew how to lower his head. If he lowered his head now, he would do so again in the future.
Hence to Dongsheng Ting, if Qin Wentian was willing to lower his head, he was willing to give Qin Wentian a chance to enter the top three and enter the tutelage of his royal father. In the future, he would grind away the wanton and unrestrained aura from him, allowing him to become someone who truly knew how to be loyal.
However, Qin Wentian was still the same.
Qin Wentian could also try to curry favor with Dongsheng Ting. However, this would go against his heart. As a cultivator, one's heart had to be firm. Even if he couldn't enter the top three, he would.
This selection process, to him, was the true tempering exercise. Naturally, for the sake of perfection, he would do his best to become one of the top three. But he wouldn't do it against his heart.
The eyes of the immortal kings gleamed with sharpness as they stared at Qin Wentian. This young man defeated Hua Taixu and although he was ranked last in the first round, he was still one of the top three in the second round. In addition to his outstanding performance today, it wouldn't be impossible for him to enter the top three. Dongsheng Ting's words seemed to be hinting at him. However, he rejected it with no hesitation because his heart was still the same. His heart, would never change.
"His heart is resolute, he's a good material. Not bad." Dongsheng Ting smiled. As for what he was thinking in his heart, only Dongsheng Ting himself would know.
"Senior Myriad Transformations' disciple Hua Taixu is also a dragon among men. How terrifying are those samsara eyes of his? In the future, if he is tempered by an immortal king, he would be able to consign his enemies to eternal damnation with a single glance. If my royal father saw him, he would surely like him." Dongsheng Ting laughed as he praised, "Although you lost this battle, it's also an honor to be defeated. In addition, your performance in the previous two rounds, you were ranked first and second respectively. Only Gusu Tianqi can be compared to you."
The spectators could hear the meaning behind Dongsheng Ting's words. It seemed that Dongsheng Ting intended to place Hua Taixu within the top three.
If Hua Taixu was one of the top three rankers, Gusu Tianqi should be one of them as well. Who was the other person?
The gazes of many turned to Jun Mengchen. Given the talent Jun Mengchen displayed, Dongsheng Ting would definitely allow him to enter the top three. In that case, there were no more spots left for the top three rankers.
At this moment, intense sounds of collision rang out in the airspace above Gu Zhantian. Before this, the attention of everyone was focused on the battle between Qin Wentian and Hua Taixu, yet they neglected the battle between Feather King and Zi Qingxuan. Their battle in the air was extremely violent, clashing head-on with each other, causing even the sky to shatter. At this moment in the air, Feather King seemed to have summoned a supreme ancient devil of the Winged Devil Race, transforming into a true king of the Winged Devil Race. His physique was incomparably terrifying while Zi Qingxuan's body seemed to be burning.
The golden-flame divine falcon protected behind her as boundless golden flames circulated around it. At this moment, Zi Qingxuan seemed to have transformed into a divine falcon. The ancient devil and divine falcon fought in the air, causing the entire space to tremble. Eventually, the divine falcon defeated the Feather Devil Race, tearing apart its wings. However, the divine falcon was also injured but ultimately, Zi Qingxuan seemed to have the upper hand.
The two of them floated in the air, both had a pair of gigantic wings on their backs. Their gazes were incomparably sharp as they stared at each other. It was as though a towering battle intent was burning within them.
"Bzz!" A terrifying bolt of lightning shot out as the Feather King howled in rage. Zi Qingxuan let out a thunderous roar as the golden-flame divine falcon radiated with boundless Shadow light. In an instant, the light from the Feather King skyrocketed as a gigantic divine falcon manifested, enveloping everything in its path. Countless illusory divine falcons flew out, unceasingly slamming into the body of the Feather King. Finally, just as the Feather King was about to slam into Zi Qingxuan, the divine falcon's talons slammed down, slamming the Feather King and the Feather Devil through the air.
"It's over, Zi Qingxuan actually won against the Feather King."
The spectators stared at the air, they didn't expect this battle to be so fascinating. Qin Wentian and his two companions actually didn't suffer a single defeat.
It was very hard to imagine why the rankings of the three of them were so low.
For this final battle, it could be said that they were invincible.
Among the top ten, other than Gusu Tianqi and Hua Taixu, the other three spots belonged to them.
Qin Wentian glanced at Jun Mengchen and Zi Qingxuan before turning his gaze to Gusu Tianqi. This tempering exercise was nearing its end.
"Senior brother, next, I will fight against Hua Taixu while you fight against Gusu Tianqi. How about it?" At this moment, Jun Mengchen stared at Qin Wentian as his eyes flickered with an intense light of excitement. It was as though a battle could excite him.
Jun Mengchen wanted to sweep the entire platform clean.
Qin Wentian stared at Jun Mengchen. He didn't doubt the strength and talent of this junior brother of his. However, if Jun Mengchen fought against Hua Taixu, Qin Wentian still didn't feel very optimistic about Jun Mengchen.
Jun Mengchen was proficient in offense. His attacks were extremely powerful, and when he unleashed the Clear Sky Worldly Diagram, he was like a supreme war king that could slay gods if he met them. However, Hua Taixu was proficient in illusions, and as long as one couldn't break through his illusions, no matter how strong one's attacks were, it would be useless.
If Hua Taixu fought against Jun Mengchen, there was no doubt that Jun Mengchen would win for sure. However, this situation was clearly impossible. If Jun Mengchen fought against Hua Taixu, Hua Taixu would definitely force him into an illusion. Whether or not Jun Mengchen could defeat Hua Taixu would depend on whether he could break through the illusions and dispel that terrifying whirlpool of samsara eyes.
"There's no need for that. My battle has already ended, and I have no intention to continue." Hua Taixu calmly replied, his words causing Qin Wentian to start, as he stared at Hua Taixu in bewilderment. He stared into Hua Taixu's eyes, only to see a hint of a smile in them. Qin Wentian instantly understood what Hua Taixu was thinking.
To him, this was a tempering exercise. Wasn't it the same for Hua Taixu as well? In addition, Hua Taixu was the personal disciple of the Myriad Incarnations Immortal King. He had no intentions of taking the Eastern Sage Immortal King as his master. The top three rankings were meaningless to him. This battle was already sufficient for him, Qin Wentian. Hua Taixu understood his own illusions, and he also knew that he was still lacking. In the future, on his path of cultivation, he would make sure to perfect himself.
"Hua Taixu actually doesn't wish to continue fighting." The spectators were all bewildered. Since he refused to fight, that meant that there was only one opponent left for Qin Wentian and his fellow apprentices.
The number one genius of the Eastern Continent, Gusu Tianqi.
Gusu Tianqi stared at the three of them as he slowly spoke, "Finally, I shall fight against you guys."
After speaking, Gusu Tianqi walked towards the opponents he had never challenged before.
His goal was different from Hua Taixu. He wanted to become the most dazzling character in this immortal banquet. All his opponents would be defeated by him.
"Let's rest." Qin Wentian, Jun Mengchen and Zi Qingxuan stood on the ancient battle platform as they watched the other battles.
Mo Wen defeated Qin Ta and Ye Qianchen. Ruthless also did the same. Qin Ta and Ye Qianchen were destined to be the last two. Qin Ta was the victor of their battle.
Feather King defeated Mo Wen before. His ranking should be # 6.
The rankings of the remaining five were already determined. Feather King, Mo Wen, Ruthless, Qin Ta and Ye Qianchen. In addition, there wouldn't be too much of a dispute.
Even someone as powerful as Feather King could only be ranked # 5.
Naturally, this was the best ranking for the final battle. It could also be the final ranking, depending on Dongsheng Ting's thoughts. In the final ranking, he could also place Feather King in front of Zi Qingxuan. But no matter what, this battle was already nearing its end.
Gusu Tianqi swept through the other five participants, all of them had been defeated by him before. Not a single one was spared.
After that, he didn't continue fighting. He sat down cross-legged and started to recuperate.
On the ancient battle platform, there was a rare moment of silence.
Even the immortal banquet quietened down.
Everyone knew that the final battle was about to begin.
"Qingxuan, can you defeat Gusu Tianqi?" Qin Wentian transmitted his voice over. Zi Qingxuan had seen Gusu Tianqi's other battles and should have an idea of how strong he would be.
"I will lose." Zi Qingxuan didn't conceal anything and directly replied. It wasn't easy for her to defeat Feather King but Gusu Tianqi's victory over Feather King was extremely domineering, erupting forth with a shocking amount of energy. If she fought against Gusu Tianqi, the ending could already be predicted.
"In that case, do you still want to fight?" Qin Wentian asked again.
"There's no need. Although I have no fate with the top three, I've already gained a lot from this trip. My tempering exercise shall end here. Why must I seek another defeat?" Zi Qingxuan straightforwardly replied. She admitted that she was inferior to Gusu Tianqi. It wasn't that she didn't have the courage to fight. It was just that from her point of view, there was no longer a need to.
"How many of you still want to continue fighting? If we stop here, the rankings can be directly revealed. "At this moment, Dongsheng Ting's eyes gleamed with sharpness as he spoke.
"If we stop here, who will be the top three?" Jun Mengchen stared at Dongsheng Ting as he asked.
"Gusu Tianqi was first in the first round and second in the second. He won all five of his battles and the others didn't dare to issue a challenge. He shall be ranked first."
"Hua Taixu was first in the first round and second in the second. Although he was defeated once, it doesn't diminish his brilliance. He shall be ranked second."
"Jun Mengchen has a unique physique. Although his performance in the first two rounds was ordinary, he was undefeated in the final battle. He shall be ranked third."
"Qin Wentian, although he was ranked last in the first round, he defeated Hua Taixu in the final battle and was undefeated. He shall be ranked fourth."
Dongsheng Ting slowly spoke. Jun Mengchen directly interrupted, "For the first two rounds, senior brother Qin obtained the top three in the second round and defeated Hua Taixu in this round. His battle result isn't inferior to mine. Why am I in the top three but senior brother Qin isn't?"
"Also, if senior brother Qin and I defeat Gusu Tianqi, what would our rankings be?"
"The selection test of the immortal banquet is based on one's overall strength. The talent you displayed is unique and if you can defeat both Gusu Tianqi and Hua Taixu, I can even allow you to be ranked first. Even if you are defeated, you shall still be ranked third. As for Qin Wentian, even if he defeated Gusu Tianqi and obtained the first position in this round, his overall ranking shouldn't be higher than Gusu Tianqi or Hua Taixu."
Dongsheng Ting's meaning was extremely clear. He was willing to give Jun Mengchen a spot in the top three, but he was determined to push Qin Wentian to the fourth position.
For the first two rounds, he allowed Qin Wentian to obtain the best ranking. And now, it seemed that he was playing a crucial role, preventing Qin Wentian from entering the top three!
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