The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 229 - 230: Rankings Revealed

Even though Lin Qian’s performance was astonishing, the grand clan competition of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan proceeded in an orderly manner.

When Lin Qian returned to the spectator platform, the crowd surrounded him, marveling at his performance. His earlier exhibition was truly astounding.

"Brother Lin, how on earth did you manage to break through four levels? That’s quite terrifying," said Zhang Zide, who couldn’t contain his curiosity as he approached Lin Qian upon his return.

"The situation is quite simple, and both of you know that my physique is formidable. Before my breakthrough, I had already accumulated a lot of Soul Power in my body and was looking for an opportunity to break through."

"Killing was just a whetstone that helped me step onto the platform of success."

After hearing Lin Qian’s explanation, Zhang Zide shook his head repeatedly.

The amount of Soul Power needed to break directly from the Sixth Level of the Sky Breaking Realm to the Sky Crossing Stage is immense. It is impossible to contain such colossal Soul Power within the body and accumulate it consistently.

Unless one had a terrifying physique like Lin Qian, it might still be possible.

"With Brother Lin’s current strength, our clan will surely advance steadily. By then, you and I will definitely be able to battle," said Li Yunfeng, his eyes filled with anticipation.

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Seeing Li Yunfeng eager for battle, Lin Qian could only bitterly smile and nod in silence.

"However, Your Majesty Lin, I’m afraid you’ve made yourself a target," said Zhang Qi suddenly, pointing in a certain direction.

Following the direction Zhang Qi indicated, Lin Qian looked over and saw a group of people in blood-red robes heading towards a smaller clan’s spectator platform.

Clearly, those in the blood-red robes were from the Bloodthirsty Hall. Not only them, but allies of the Bloodthirsty Hall from smaller clans also looked at him with displeasure.

Indeed, for a small clan like theirs, having a powerful ally like the Bloodthirsty Hall might enable them to elevate their status during this clan meeting.

After all, the achievements of the human allies were also taken into account in this Eight-Armed Sea Clan competition.

Their calculation was now ruined by Lin Qian, so it would be strange if they had a pleasant expression towards him.

At the same time, Wu Chunshan’s expression grew darker. He truly hadn’t anticipated that Wei Wushuang, his disciple, would possess such a formidable talent.

The competition was still ongoing, and Wu Chunshan tried to find a way to see Lin Qian face to face, hoping to gain his forgiveness.

However, he was consistently rebuffed, as Lin Qian did not give him the opportunity to meet.

As for the Eastern Division Clan spectator platform, things had returned to normal, with one match following another. Lin Qian and others continued to watch.

Li Yunfeng and Zhang Zide were vigorously debating, while Zhang Qi and Zhang Wenxuan, an increasingly affectionate couple, were also passionately discussing the matches.

As for the exceptional couple, Lin Qian and Ye Xin, they naturally watched the matches and debated among themselves.

Half a month later, the second round of the competition also ended, with four hundred forty-seven contestants, one getting a bye, leaving four hundred forty-six contestants, of whom two hundred twenty-three were victorious!

In the third round, they continued with one contestant getting a bye, one hundred eleven emerged victorious, and two contestants in the bye fought to decide one winner, totaling one hundred twelve contestants.

In the fourth round, fifty-six contestants were victorious.

In the fifth round, twenty-eight contestants were victorious.

In the sixth round, fourteen contestants were victorious.

In the seventh round, seven contestants were victorious! Explore more stories at novelbuddy

The final round of competition was among these seven contestants, where each contestant would battle in six matches, and the ranking would be determined by the number of matches won.

However, the final was secretly conducted, with only Zhang Zide and Li Yunfeng judging; no one else was allowed to watch.

Because these seven individuals were currently the strongest in the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, they would also represent the clan in attending the Ancient Human Clan relic.

Zhang Zide of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Life and Death Realm Soul Realm.

Zhang Qi of the Eastern Division of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Life and Death Realm Power Realm.

Zhang Wenxuan of the Western Division of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Life and Death Realm Power Realm.

Zhang Zi Qi of the Southern Division of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Life and Death Realm Power Realm.

Zhang Zhan of the Northern Division of the Eight-Armed Sea Clan, Life and Death Realm Power Realm.

Li Yunfeng of the Carefree Sect, Life and Death Realm Soul Realm.

Lin Qian of the Huaxia Empire, Sky Breaking Realm Sky Crossing Stage.

The specific results of the competition remained unknown to others, serving as a method of secrecy.

Without any surprises, these seven individuals along with Ye Xin, totalling eight, would be the ones attending the Ancient Human Clan relic event. Therefore, keeping their true strengths from being deciphered was a wise strategy.

After all, there were many people observing, including many allies from various human clans, and no one could guarantee that details of their battles wouldn’t leak out, allowing other powers to know in advance.

Knowing yourself and your enemy allows for victory in every battle.

Hiding their true capabilities and cards was also a strategy for success.

After the final competition, the Eight-Armed Sea Clan announced the results. Li Yunfeng and Zhang Zide both won four matches and lost one, tying for first place.

This was followed by Zhang Qi in third place, Zhang Wenxuan in fourth, Zhang Zi Qi in fifth, Zhang Zhan in sixth, and Lin Qian in seventh.

Seeing this ranking, many were baffled. Lin Qian clearly had the capability to defeat many, so how could he have ended up in seventh place?

The reason some assumed was that the others’ strengths were also extremely formidable, perhaps even surpassing many, and that was why Lin Qian ended up seventh.

This reasoning gradually spread among the people, though it always seemed somewhat incongruent.

Regarding the details of the finals, when Zhang Keren, the leader of the Northern Division Clan, wanted to know from Zhang Zhan what had happened during the finals.

However, he learned that all seven participants had taken an oath upon their inner demons not to divulge details of the finals.

But Zhang Keren noticed that when he asked this question, Zhang Zhan seemed to be recalling something, his eyes portraying fear, shock, and reverence.

Subsequently, Zhang Tianxin also announced that the decision for cooperation between the Eight-Armed Sea Clan and the Human Clan was canceled, and the representatives for the Ancient Human Clan relic had been confirmed.

It would be the seven contestants from the finals plus Ye Xin.

The Eight-Armed Sea Clan competition continued, with the Alchemy, Artifact Refining, and Array matches about to start.

After announcing the nominees, Zhang Tianxin returned to his clan’s temporary residence, and not long after he reached his courtyard, Zhou Yi An followed closely behind.

"Have you sent the message?" asked Zhang Tianxin with a smile upon seeing Zhou Yi An walk in.

Zhou Yi An nodded and said with emotion, "Lin Qian’s combat talent is extraordinarily fearsome and beyond imagination; we certainly had to notify the leader right away."

Hearing Zhou Yi An’s response, Zhang Tianxin also nodded deeply, "This guy, if it wasn’t for the need to conceal his strength, we wouldn’t have deliberately placed him seventh."