Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady-Chapter 893 - 867: Holy Rankings Battle Begins

Time flies, and soon the time for the Saint Ranking Battle arrives.

The Inner Sect is brimming with excitement, the atmosphere incredibly intense. The location for the Saint Ranking Battle is also chosen to be in the Sword Forest.

Early in the morning, groups of people headed directly towards the Sword Forest, and the four major forces dispatched their members in succession, making it quite lively. This is indeed a rare event for the Inner Sect.

Even some elders and stewards went over to join in the fun.

Though the Saint Ranking isn’t officially organized, it holds enough influence, and even the Valley Master has nodded in approval of this matter.

Qian Shanxue brought Hu Yaomei, Xiaoxue, and Yahan over, and Liang Youshan and others happened to be heading out. Qian Shanxue did not see Tangyu, so Liu Mei slightly frowned and asked, "Liang Youshan, where’s Tangyu?"

Liang Youshan grinned, "That I don’t know. Boss left seven days ago and hasn’t returned, not sure where he went."

Qian Shanxue thought for a moment, "Oh, alright then, let’s go to the Sword Forest and join the fun."

"Haha, we definitely have to check it out. I guess the boss might be cultivating over there. When he’s free, the boss is quite the cultivation fanatic," Liang Youshan said.

Qian Shanxue smiled knowingly, perhaps.

So, they joined the crowd heading towards the Sword Forest. Members of the four major forces were completely gathered today, heads of the four forces appeared, and a legion of experts returned to participate in this Saint Ranking Battle.

At this moment, a large open space in the Sword Forest has gathered three to four hundred people, a scale that’s truly intimidating.

Perhaps only such a grand event has this kind of cohesion?

The four major forces each took their places, standing clearly in four separate areas while other onlookers watched from different zones.

Qian Shanxue scanned the Sword Forest with her gaze and quickly spotted Tangyu in a corner. At this time, Tangyu was completely focused, immersed in cultivation. Qian Shanxue hesitated a bit before she walked over to Tangyu, soon arriving in front of him and seeing him smiling happily as if he had gained something significant.

After a while, Tangyu returned to his senses and looked at Qian Shanxue, "Hey, Sister Xue, why are you here?" Then he glanced around and suddenly realized, "It’s gotten lively; seven days have passed. Time really flies. Haha, just in time to join the excitement."

Seven full days immersed in cultivation in the Sword Forest yielded significant rewards for Tangyu, improving his Langya Sword Art considerably, naturally enhancing his strength.

Tangyu and Qian Shanxue walked over, and Xie Lei, seeing Tangyu coming over, also approached. Today he seemed rather spirited, perhaps intending to showcase his skills and seize a position.

"Tangyu, you’ve gained well, haha. I’ve already set things up for you, just waiting for you to shine," Xie Lei said.

Tangyu smirked slightly, revealing a sly smile, "Just watch."

Seeing Tangyu brimming with confidence, Xie Lei admired him. He knew something of Tangyu’s strength. Last time with the Xiao family, the Cave Master of Qi Wang Cave was defeated by Tangyu with a single strike. Now the extent of Tangyu’s power is unknown, but Xie Lei felt that Tangyu’s strength surpassed his considerably.

Today’s Saint Ranking Battle might truly establish Tangyu’s reputation, thoroughly making his name resonate throughout the Inner Sect.

Tangyu’s gaze also directed towards the leaders of the four major forces: Myriad Saints Hall’s Wan Shengzi, Shocking King Hall’s Qiong Zhen, Morning Sun Hall’s Wu Chaoyang, and Underworld Gods Group’s Night Brother. These four are leaders of the four major forces, all long renowned, having reached the Ninth Layer of the Earthly Realm early on. Now, they are surely even more profound.

Each looked dignified and imposing, extraordinary figures indeed, clearly outstanding among others.

Based on the current ranking, Wan Shengzi is first on the Saint Ranking, Qiong Zhen second, Night Brother third, Wu Chaoyang fourth. The remaining positions are evenly distributed, with each force having two members.

Previously, only the leaders of the major forces in the Inner Sect were Ninth Layer Earthly Realm. But now, the situation is different; a batch of Ninth Layer Earthly Realm disciples has emerged, and the total number of such disciples in the Inner Sect is nearing twenty.

Such a large base naturally prompted the rearrangement of this Saint Ranking.

Wan Shengzi is a man in a green robe, dressed in ancient attire styled from the Tang Dynasty. Wearing it, he appears quite dashing.

With his hands behind his back, a flicker of his gaze is akin to a king reviewing, exuding an unseen aura of authority, making everyone quiet down involuntarily.

"Everyone’s here, shall we start with a rule?" Wan Shengzi said.

Shocking King Hall’s Qiong Zhen chuckled lightly, "Alright, let’s begin. Wan Shengzi, you announce the details, please."

Wan Shengzi nodded, "This Saint Ranking arrangement is simple, divided into two rounds. The first round: the twelve original Saint Ranking members are to be challenged by anyone present. If the challenger wins, they can replace that member; otherwise, they are deemed unsuccessful. Each person has only two chances to challenge, and those who fail lose their opportunity. Additionally, each original Saint Ranking member can only accept three challenges."

"So both Eighth Layer and Ninth Layer Earthly Realm can participate in the challenge. This is the first round; until no one continues to challenge, the first round concludes, then moves into the second round."

"The second round is also simple: the twelve spots determined by the first round will undergo internal challenges, with each person having two opportunities. If you win the challenge, you take over his rank, and the two swap places. If you lose, everything stays the same. Of course, the number of challenges one can accept is limited to three times. That means if a person has accepted three challenges, no one else can challenge him again."

"The other rules are straightforward: once the challenge begins, it must end with a victory. No one is allowed to cause harm."

The Saint Heir announced the rules for the Saint Ranking Battle, marking its commencement.

With a wave of his hand, the twelve individuals on the previous ranking stepped forward, ready to accept challenges from others.

Soon, a master from Morning Sun Hall stepped out, directly approaching Xie Lei: "Xie Lei, last time I narrowly lost to you, and I’ve been waiting for this opportunity. This time, I will wash away my shame and settle the score from that year."

Xie Lei smirked lightly: "Bai Jiang, if you have the skill, defeat me first."

"Then let’s go." Bai Jiang shouted coldly, charging towards Xie Lei, and immediately, the two began their clash.

The clash between two Ninth Layer Earthly Realm masters was naturally a spectacular scene.

A few more individuals leapt out, each challenging others. However, no one dared to challenge the four leaders including the Saint Heir, thus the other eight people were all engaged in battles. At this moment, intense battles ensued. Meanwhile, the four leaders, including the Saint Heir, remained relaxed and leisurely, watching the show.

Tangyu also watched the battleground with interest, observing the strength of these individuals.

Observing battles could reveal many insights, which could be helpful in his own cultivation.

Qian Shanxue suddenly said: "Tangyu, are you going to participate in the Saint Ranking Battle?"

Tangyu chuckled: "Yes, since I’ve got nothing to do, why not participate for fun? Additionally, I could compete with these masters, perhaps gaining something from them. Why not take advantage of the opportunity?"

Of course, competition was secondary, Tangyu indeed had some ambitions this time. He planned to use this chance to establish his reputation, paving the way for his future plans. He wanted to form his own force, and without absolute prestige and fame, that was impossible. This Saint Ranking Battle provided an excellent opportunity to clash with the Saint Heir and others.

If he could spark some intrigue this time, he wouldn’t have to worry about gaining fame.

His intention was to astonish everyone with a spectacular performance.

"Well, do as you please. With your strength, you indeed have the qualification to compete. In my estimation, you are quite capable of entering the top six," Qian Shanxue said. Though she had reached the Ninth Layer Earthly Realm, she had no intention of participating.

The Mysterious Clothes Association she belonged to did not partake in such competitions, hence she naturally wouldn’t break their established traditions.

"Top six?" Tangyu smirked, as if that couldn’t possibly be his goal.

He truly showed disdain for just a top six rank.

Seeing Tangyu’s dismissive expression, Qian Shanxue slightly frowned, did he actually aim for the top three? Securing a top six rank was already incredibly formidable.

Regarding the top three, it was almost unbelievable. If accomplished, it would undoubtedly be a stunning achievement, making waves. However, seeing Tangyu’s confident expression, Qian Shanxue suddenly believed he might actually have the confidence.

Qian Shanxue knew Tangyu’s personality well; he was a calm and collected person who wouldn’t make idle boasts or fight battles without assurance.

Since he dared to say it, he probably truly had the confidence.

The battlefield was extremely intense, with the clashes so fierce it seemed the heavens might fall apart.

Tangyu didn’t focus much on other battles, directing most of his attention to the battle between Xie Lei and Bai Jiang. That Bai Jiang truly showed prowess, equalling Xie Lei.

At this moment, their battle entered a feverish state. Predicting the winner was uncertain; as soon as one made a mistake, defeat was probable. Once beaten, the battle would end.

Qian Shanxue slightly furrowed her brows: "Xie Lei seems to be in some trouble. That Bai Jiang has certain skills." frёeωebɳovel.com

Tangyu smirked: "I don’t think so. I’m sure Xie Lei will win, and the battle will end soon."

Qian Shanxue furrowed her brows, looking at Tangyu with slight surprise.

But soon, Tangyu’s prediction proved accurate: "Haha, Sister Qian Shanxue, as I said, see, isn’t it a dramatic turnaround? The small tricks Xie Lei uses, I could tell right away. First, he pretends to be weak, then makes a counterattack from the brink, turning the situation around."

Qian Shanxue nodded, having to admire Tangyu’s insight.