vncnus Chapter 637 Final Ranking
Chapter 637 Final Ranking
Thinking of this, a ruthless glint flashed in the eyes of the Golden Spirit Mother.
Since the Primordial Celestial Venerable disregards his reputation and resorts to such despicable means to deal with her, then don't blame her for being impolite!
"Jade tripod!"
The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit let out a cold laugh, her voice filled with mockery, "You think you can defeat me with just an apricot-yellow flag? You're far too naive!"
Upon hearing this, Master Yuding was taken aback, and a sense of unease rose in his heart.
Suddenly, a simple copper coin appeared in the hand of the Holy Mother Jinling, emitting a faint golden light.
"What kind of magic weapon is this?" Jade Cauldron True Man wondered, but then he saw Golden Spirit Holy Mother gently toss the copper coin toward the apricot-yellow flag.
"Fall!" the Golden Spirit Mother uttered softly.
The precious gold coin spun around and landed on the apricot-yellow flag.
In an instant, the golden light dimmed, and the apricot-yellow flag plummeted straight down from the sky!
Master Yuding was immediately shocked and hurriedly reached out to catch it, but it was too late.
The apricot-yellow flag fell to the ground with a dull thud.
Immediately afterward, the Golden Spirit Mother swiftly used her magic to retrieve this top-grade innate spiritual treasure.
"This...how is this possible!" Master Yuding stared in disbelief at the apricot-yellow flag lying on the ground, his face turning deathly pale in an instant.
This top-grade innate spiritual treasure was temporarily lent to him by his sage master, and it must be returned after the competition ends!
Golden Spirit Mother sneered, and the Dragon and Tiger Ruyi in her hand once again shone brightly, fiercely attacking Jade Cauldron True Man.
"Yu Ding, today I'll show you what I'm capable of!"
Without the protection of the Apricot Yellow Banner, Jade Cauldron Immortal panicked.
He frantically brandished the Immortal-Slaying Sword to defend himself, but he was no match for the Golden Spirit Mother.
The Dragon and Tiger Ruyi shone brightly, like a raging dragon, forcing Jade Cauldron True Man to retreat repeatedly, facing imminent danger.
Seeing that Yu Ding Zhenren was about to be defeated, Yuanshi Tianzun could no longer sit still.
His face was ashen, and his eyes burned with fury.
"How dare you be so presumptuous, Golden Spirit!" Yuanshi Tianzun roared, about to intervene.
Just then, a figure suddenly appeared on the arena and stood in front of the Golden Spirit Mother.
"Senior Brother Yuanshi, this competition isn't over yet. Isn't it against the rules for you to interfere?"
The newcomer was none other than the Tongtian Sect Leader, who wore a playful smile and stared directly at the Primordial Heavenly Venerable.
The Celestial Venerable of Primordial Beginning had a gloomy expression, but he couldn't lash out.
He glared fiercely at the Golden Spirit Mother and snorted coldly, "The Chan Sect will remember what happened today!"
After saying that, he turned and left, not even bothering with the Apricot Yellow Banner, a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, and his figure quickly disappeared.
The Tongtian Sect Leader watched the departing figure of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips. He then turned to the Golden Spirit Mother, his tone gentle: "You did well. There's no need to pay him any attention. He's just a disciple of the Chan Sect, nothing special."
The Holy Mother Jinling bowed and said, "Thank you for your praise, Master."
My heart still cannot find peace.
The last glance from the Primordial Celestial Venerable before he left contained the oppressive aura of a sage, making her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave, and her soul felt as if it had been torn apart.
However, this also made her realize that the gap between herself and a saint was as vast as an insurmountable chasm.
Upon returning to the Jiejiao camp, the deafening cheers nearly drowned out the Golden Spirit Mother.
The disciples of the Jie Sect gathered around, their excitement evident.
"Senior Sister is awesome! She even managed to get the apricot-yellow flag down!"
"Those hypocrites from the Chan Sect have really lost face this time!"
"Senior sister, what does that apricot-yellow flag taste like? Is it even more powerful than our Golden Dragon Scissors?"
Golden Spirit Mother forced a smile as she responded to the compliments from her disciples.
Daoist Duobao stepped forward, patted her on the shoulder, and praised, "Junior Sister Jinling, you were truly awe-inspiring today, bringing great honor to our Jie Sect. Get some rest; the competition isn't over yet, prepare for the next round."
Golden Spirit Mother nodded, but secretly smiled bitterly to herself.
What wit and courage? It's nothing more than relying on the miraculous effect of the falling treasure coins.
If it weren't for Junior Brother Xiao Lei's reminder, she probably would have already been defeated by True Person Yu Ding.
At this moment, Chu Yang squeezed in and laughed, "Senior Sister, that fellow Yu Ding has the Apricot Yellow Banner bestowed by the Sage, making him invincible. Using the magic weapon you borrowed from Junior Brother Xiao Sheng isn't against the rules; all's fair in war!"
Xiao Sheng is currently only at the Xuanxian level and has not yet entered the arena competition stage. Therefore, when Chu Yang found him and asked to borrow the treasure, Xiao Sheng did not hesitate and lent it to Chu Yang. Later, Chu Yang then lent it to the Golden Spirit Mother.
Upon hearing this, the Golden Spirit Mother felt relieved and smiled, "Junior Brother is so thoughtful. That old man Yuanshi took Junior Sister Yunxiao's Golden Dragon Scissors, and now I've lost one of his Apricot Yellow Banners, so we're even."
However, compared to the Golden Dragon Scissors, this apricot-yellow flag is more important.
The Golden Dragon Scissors are, after all, only an acquired spiritual treasure. Although they are incredibly powerful, they are still far inferior to top-grade innate spiritual treasures.
Thinking of this, the Golden Spirit Mother was in a great mood. She took the spiritual fruit handed to her by the Dark Cloud Immortal and began to eat it heartily.
"Senior Sister, this Apricot Yellow Banner is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, even more precious than the Golden Dragon Scissors. We've really struck gold this time!"
The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit leaned closer and said with a look of envy.
Golden Spirit Mother smiled slightly, "I must thank you for reminding me of this today, Junior Brother; otherwise, I would have almost forgotten about this treasure!"
The Golden Spirit Mother didn't really care much about the Treasure-Dropping Coin that Chu Yang lent her. If it were really that powerful, how could Xiao Sheng not have entered the arena?
Chu Yang quickly waved his hand and said, "Senior Sister, you're too kind. We're fellow disciples, there's no need for such formalities."
"Alright, stop praising each other!"
Daoist Duobao interrupted their conversation with a smile, "Junior Sister Jinling has just fought a great battle. You should go back and rest first, and recharge your energy to prepare for the next competition."
On the Chan Sect's side, the atmosphere was as heavy as ten thousand years of frozen ice.
Master Yu Ding's face was ashen, and his knuckles were white.
Taiyi Zhenren stood aside, not daring to utter a sound.
He glanced furtively at Jade Cauldron Immortal, then at the empty throne of the sage, and inwardly groaned.
Yuanshi Tianzun turned and left, completely ignoring his two good-for-nothing disciples. Now they were caught in a dilemma, unable to leave or stay, feeling worse than if they had swallowed flies.
"Senior brother..." Master Taiyi spoke cautiously, wanting to offer some words of comfort, but not knowing where to begin.
To say that the Holy Mother Jinling is despicable and shameless? But she also used a magical artifact; if her skills were inferior, who could she blame? To say that the Primordial Heavenly Lord was biased? He dared not say such a thing.
Master Yu Ding seemed not to hear, remaining silent and staring at the arena with a gloomy gaze.
Up there, the disciples of the Jie Sect were cheering and jumping for joy, as if they had won some epic battle, which made him even more agitated.
"a shame!"
Master Yu Ding finally spoke, his voice deep and rumbling like thunder, "A bunch of petty scoundrels who rely on unorthodox methods to win, how dare they be so arrogant!"
Master Taiyi quickly chimed in, "Senior brother is right! They're only relying on their magical treasures. If it were a real fight, the disciples of my Chan Sect would surely utterly defeat them!"
Little did they know that Master Yuding was only able to contend with disciples like the Golden Spirit Mother by relying on the Apricot Yellow Banner.
Master Yu Ding snorted coldly and said nothing more.
After a long silence, Master Yuding suddenly spoke up: "Junior Brother Taiyi, you stay here and watch the battle. I will go and apologize to Master."
Master Taiyi was taken aback and quickly dissuaded him, "Senior brother, victory and defeat are common occurrences in war, why blame yourself so much? Master has already passed away, you should..."
"No need for further words!" Master Yuding interrupted him, "I suffered such a humiliating defeat in this battle that I cannot rest easy unless I apologize to my master!"
After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Taiyi Zhenren with a desolate back view.
Taiyi Zhenren watched his departing figure and sighed.
Even with the Apricot Yellow Banner, a supreme treasure bestowed upon him by his master, he still couldn't win. This shows how angry the Primordial Heavenly Lord must be.
Now, both of the disciples from the Chan Sect who participated have been defeated, failing to even make it into the top ten. If they go back like this, they will be ridiculed by their fellow disciples in the Chan Sect.
"Fine, fine, let's just take it one step at a time. Even if my fellow disciples scold me, I'll accept it!"
Master Taiyi shook his head and turned his gaze back to the arena.
He did not leave with Master Yuding. He secretly decided to carefully observe the competition among the disciples of the Jie Sect, find their weaknesses, and be able to turn the tide in future encounters.
Taiyi Zhenren sat somewhat bored in the spectator stands, watching the disciples of the Jie Sect fight one after another.
It must be said that although the disciples of the Jie Sect were of varying quality, the strength of some of the elite disciples was indeed not to be underestimated.
The Three Immortal Maidens possessed formidable cultivation and had a profound understanding of formations. The formations they set up made Taiyi Zhenren's eyelids twitch.
If I were to face one of them, I probably wouldn't last even thirty moves.
Among the seven attendants, Wu Yunxian stood out, wielding his Purple Lightning Hammer with unparalleled skill; with flashes of lightning, his opponents were either killed or severely injured. Unfortunately, his other six fellow disciples were not so lucky, all falling to their deaths, leaving only Wu Yunxian to fight on, ultimately succeeding in advancing to the next level.
After the competition, only seven people remained: the Three Immortal Maidens, the Golden Spirit Mother, the Black Cloud Immortal, the Tortoise Spirit Mother, and the Wudang Mother.
Because of a bye, the Holy Mother of Wudang was directly promoted, which made Taiyi Zhenren think to himself: This luck is too good!
Chu Yang sat in a corner, seemingly watching the battle casually, but in reality, he was secretly observing every disciple on the stage.
Seven people, seven future elites of the Jie Sect, yet their fates foreshadowed six tragic ends. The Investiture of the Gods was truly a catastrophe for the primordial world.
Chu Yang sighed inwardly, but his gaze never left the seven people, especially the Holy Mother Wudang. She was dressed in plain clothes and stood there quietly, seemingly indifferent to the world, yet she contained unfathomable power.
Chu Yang clenched his fists, secretly vowing in his heart: Now that I'm here, I can't let the tragedy repeat itself!
He looked up towards Biyou Palace, as if he could see Tongtian Jiaozhu and... Zhunti Shengren through layers of space.
Zhunti, with a compassionate expression and a solemn countenance, sat beside Tongtian Jiaozhu, looking just like a compassionate Buddha.
"Bah!" Chu Yang cursed inwardly. "Compassion? If you two Western Saints were truly compassionate, this Investiture of the Gods calamity wouldn't exist! The Investiture of the Gods calamity, supposedly an expansion of the Heavenly Court, was actually the biggest winner being your Western Sect!"
He recalled that after the Investiture of the Gods, the Western Sect rose to become a major sect in the prehistoric world by absorbing the fallen disciples of the Intercepting Sect, rivaling the Chan Sect. The Intercepting Sect, however, suffered a severe setback as a result and almost disappeared.
"Hmph, with me here, you won't be able to rise to your former glory again!" Chu Yang sneered inwardly, a murderous intent surging within him.
In the final battle of the Investiture of the Gods, if it weren't for the intervention of the two Western Saints, even if Laozi and Yuanshi Tianzun joined forces, they might not have been able to break the Zhuxian Sword Formation of the Tongtian Sect Master.
"Let's wait a while longer. Once I've fully mastered the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, I'll go into the Chaos to find a rare treasure to sever my three corpses and attain the Grand Luo Golden Immortal status. Then, let's see if you two Western Saints still dare to be so arrogant!"
Thinking this, Chu Yang took a deep breath and suppressed the killing intent in his heart. Now was not the time; he needed time and strength.
The Sage Zhunti in Biyou Palace frowned slightly, turning his gaze to the side of the arena, only to find it empty. He couldn't help but wonder, "Why do I keep feeling like someone is watching me? As if they're spying on me?"
Zhunti secretly performed some calculations with his fingers, only to find that the celestial secrets were in disarray and he could not determine anything at all.
In fact, it wasn't just him; even Tongtian couldn't predict anything regarding Chu Yang.
Just then, on the arena, the final battle began.
Bixiao, one of the Three Immortal Maidens, set up the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, trapping the Golden Spirit Mother within it.
Yellow sand swirled in the air, and sword energy crisscrossed, making Taiyi Zhenren's heart pound with fear.
"Each of these Three Immortal Maidens is incredibly powerful! This formation is probably too much for even me to handle." He sighed inwardly, while secretly observing and trying to find a flaw in the formation.
On the other side, Wuyunxian and Guiling Shengmu were also locked in a fierce and evenly matched battle.
Wu Yunxian's Purple Lightning Hammer was incredibly powerful, crackling with lightning, and each swing carried a world-destroying momentum.
Not to be outdone, the Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit summoned the Sun and Moon Pearls to clash head-on with the Purple Lightning Hammer. In an instant, the arena was filled with dazzling light and constant booming sounds.
Chu Yang watched all this with great interest, but in his heart he was plotting something else.
"That Wuyun Xian was quite a man, but unfortunately, he ended up dying from a mosquito bite. And that Guiling Shengmu, after being conferred the title of goddess, was actually bitten to death by that Mosquito Daoist! Really... if I ever have the chance, I must kill that Mosquito Daoist!"
Chu Yang shook his head, a sigh escaping his lips.
In the blink of an eye, the outcome was decided.
As the yellow sand of the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation dissipated, Bixiao's slightly disheveled figure was revealed, while the Golden Spirit Mother stood with her hands behind her back, her face indifferent.
Golden Spirit Mother is also proficient in formations, and her cultivation and magical treasures are no less than Bixiao's, so defeating Bixiao is not a problem at all.
Immediately afterwards, the battle between Wuyunxian and Guiling Shengmu also ended.
Wu Yunxian's Purple Lightning Hammer ultimately failed to break through the Sun and Moon Pearl's defense, and the Turtle Spirit Mother narrowly won.
……
Finally, the rankings for this competition were announced: Yunxiao ranked first, Jinling Shengmu second, Bixiao third, Qiongxiao fourth, Wudang Shengmu fifth, Guiling Shengmu sixth, and Wuyunxian seventh.
Chu Yang watched all this and nodded inwardly.
This ranking is pretty much in line with my guess.
After the competition ended, the Tongtian Sect Leader walked out of Biyou Palace with a smile on his face, clearly very satisfied with his disciple's performance.
"You have all performed admirably in this competition, especially Yunxiao, who managed to overpower all the others single-handedly, which is truly remarkable." The Tongtian Sect Leader's voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire Jin'ao Island.
"This disciple dares not take credit," Yunxiao stepped forward and said respectfully. (End of Chapter)