Liuu Tianlan walked off the Battle Platform. Winning should have been a joyous occasion, but his expression was exceptionally grim.

Below the Battle Platform, the crowd had gained a preliminary understanding of Liuu Tianlan’s power. Wielding the Celestial Sword Sect’s ultimate Combat Skill, the "Celestial Sword Technique," his strength was indeed terrifying.

A spot in the top ten was undoubtedly secure for Liuu Tianlan. Beize Yunzhuo and Wudao were also sure bets for the top ten. It was even possible that on this Battle Platform, the three of them would claim the top three spots.

Besides them, Yuh Huatian and Yang Dingtian had also yet to use their full strength, but based on their power, they were certain to make the top ten. Of course, there was also Ye Wushuang and Dii Qingxue. Though they hadn’t displayed their full power either, they were still formidable. However, it now seemed that in terms of their Cultivation Realm, they were far weaker than Liuu Tianlan and the others.

After all, Liuu Tianlan and the others were the strongest Disciples, with unparalleled Combat Power. The gap in their Cultivation Realms was not so easily overcome. If Ye Wushuang hadn’t taken first place in the preliminary assessment and gained the initiative, he likely wouldn’t have stood a chance today.

Now, the only ones left to contend for the remaining top-ten spots were Mengg Yiren, Ruo Xiangyi, Mo Wentian, Pann Wu, Feng Yang, and Jian Bufan.

With the battle between Liuu Tianlan and Yunn Xiao over, it was Feng Yang’s turn to fight. His opponent was an expert from the Demon Abyss at the Peak of Spiritual Spring Fifth Layer.

This man’s power was second only to Wudao’s and far greater than Lupao’s. His entire body was wreathed in Black Evil Qi, making him look like a Demon descending upon the world.

The moment he stepped onto the Battle Platform, a small black flag shot out from the Black Evil Qi. It grew as it met the air, spewing forth an endless torrent of black malevolent energy that condensed into humanoid figures. Like a Demon Army on the march, they charged toward Feng Yang.

Feng Yang reacted instantly, unleashing the "Celestial Martial Nine Strikes," a powerful Combat Skill from the Yunlan Ancient Teachings. He forcefully annihilated the Demon Army, sending the small black flag flying back toward its master.

Instantly, the expert was knocked right off the Battle Platform.

The match concluded with Feng Yang’s victory. This win also meant that a spot in the top ten was nearly within his grasp.

This result left everyone from the Yunlan Ancient Teachings ecstatic. This iteration of the Barbarian God Battle Platform was filled with powerful geniuses; to stand out amongst them was a true reason for pride.

After Feng Yang’s match, it was Dii Qingxue’s turn. Her opponent was none other than Ruo Xiangyi, another of the so-called "Three Beauties"!

As one of the Three Beauties, her beauty was peerless, in no way inferior to Dii Qingxue’s.

The only difference was that she lacked Dii Qingxue’s Immortal Charm and cold aloofness. In their place, however, was a look of gentle affection and deep longing.

To be together, never to part!

These were the six words always on Ruo Xiangyi’s lips, a saying that had long circulated throughout the Endless Wilderness. It was a reflection of her name: to be together, to cherish a lifetime, to never be apart.

This woman was quite unique. Her jade-like feet were bare, as exquisite as if carved from the finest jade, and a small purple bell was tied to one of her ankles.

Her jade-like feet did not touch the ground, but floated in the air. The bell, also suspended, let out a soft TING-A-LING. The sound caused Ye Wushuang’s heart to beat in time with it.

’What a strange woman. Her eyes are filled with such longing and sorrow. Who is she thinking of, and what is the source of her grief?’

Ye Wushuang’s brow furrowed. He had a feeling this woman had a story to tell.

"Ruo Xiangyi’s origins are unknown," Jian Bufan explained from the side. "Rumor has it she’s waiting for someone—the person who hurt her the most, but also the person she loves the most."

’The one who hurt her most, yet the one she loved most deeply... What kind of man could make such a peerless beauty wait with such unwavering devotion?’

Ye Wushuang was overcome with curiosity and turned to look at Jian Bufan.

"Don’t ask me, I don’t know either!" Jian Bufan laughed. "But any man who can make a peerless beauty like her wait so faithfully hasn’t lived his life in vain."

With that, Jian Bufan turned to look at the Battle Platform.

Ye Wushuang watched with curiosity as well.

It wasn’t just the two of them. Beize Yunzhuo, Wudao, and the others all had their eyes fixed on the two women, whose peerless elegance made the thousands of other women below feel eclipsed in their presence.

To win the heart of either one would be a blessing.

But of the two, one was aloof and cold, so icy that no one dared approach her. The other was devoted to a lifelong wait, her eyes holding no one else.

"Let this battle begin," Dii Qingxue said faintly, her cool voice echoing across the Battle Platform.

Ruo Xiangyi gave a slight nod, her eyes fixed on Dii Qingxue.

As the two faced each other, a strange light began to flow around them. Moonlight swirled at their feet, and bizarre Flowers of Watchfulness bloomed in the air as visions manifested one after another.

Neither of them moved, but the battle had already begun.

Ye Wushuang watched intently. From the memories of the Ten Thousand Spirits Soul King, he knew exactly what this was: a duel fought with consciousness itself.

This type of combat could only be initiated through powerful and esoteric means. Outsiders could not perceive what was happening and could only wait in silence.

A long time passed. The giant Elder in the sky watched Dii Qingxue and Ruo Xiangyi, his deep eyes showing great ripples of emotion.

After countless eons, few had ever caused such a strong reaction in him.

Below the Battle Platform, within the Star Elder’s star-like eyes, specks of light swirled as his brow slowly furrowed.

"Senior, can you see what’s happening?" Nangong Liuyun turned and asked.

"I can’t. It’s like looking through a fog," the Star Elder replied, his expression grave. The situation on the Battle Platform was too unpredictable, and he felt a sliver of concern for Ye Wushuang.

’He can’t see either!’ Nangong Liuyun was shocked. He knew how capable the Star Elder was; he never imagined that even he would be unable to discern what was happening.

He turned his gaze back to Dii Qingxue and Ruo Xiangyi.

VMMMM!

On the Battle Platform, the silvery radiance faded. The Flowers of Watchfulness dissipated into the void, and everything returned to calm as if nothing had happened at all.

However, everyone could feel that a powerful battle had just concluded. The question on everyone’s mind was, who won?

"Dii Qingxue... Guanghan Yue!"

Ruo Xiangyi inexplicably uttered four words. After giving Dii Qingxue a profound look, she walked off the Battle Platform.

The battle’s outcome was finally revealed: Dii Qingxue had won.

In the sky, the giant Elder, who seemed to have understood the nature of the fight, announced, "In this match, Dii Qingxue is the victor!"

Dii Qingxue stood unmoving on the platform, her gaze following Ruo Xiangyi for a long moment before she finally looked away. She then asked, "I’ve won. Does that mean I can issue another challenge?"

The giant Elder replied, "Yes. Who do you wish to challenge?"

Dii Qingxue wanted to issue another challenge?

At this, the crowd’s expressions grew serious. Dii Qingxue had just defeated Ruo Xiangyi, another of the Three Beauties. Her strength was clearly immense.

"I want to challenge... him!" Dii Qingxue turned and pointed toward the Cyan Race’s contingent, at their sole remaining member, Qing Xun.

Dii Qingxue was challenging Qing Xun?

Everyone was stunned. They couldn’t help but feel that this was too much of a coincidence.

"You’re from the Lingxiao Pavilion?"

Qing Xun’s expression turned grim as he stared at Dii Qingxue and asked the question. Daoo Jue had previously said there was still someone from the Lingxiao Pavilion. Now that Dii Qingxue was specifically challenging him, she must be that person.

Among the members of the Celestial Sword Sect, Gao Jie’s eyes narrowed. ’Feng Jue told me to wait, that someone would deal with me. Could it be Dii Qingxue?’

"No."

However, Dii Qingxue coolly uttered a single word in denial.

But she knew that Ye Wushuang was.