Urban Extraordinary Immortal Doctor-Chapter 2196: Number One on the Inner Court Disciple Power Rankings
"The technique Dongfang Rushi is using is not one taught by our Falling Snow Mountain! Could it be that she had some great fortune before her ascension?"
Seeing Dongfang Rushi continuously form immortal seals, with the immortal power accumulating in her right hand becoming increasingly grand and powerful, far exceeding her own cultivation level, everyone from Falling Snow Mountain, including the Ice Sword Immortal, exchanged glances in utter amazement.
Dongfang Rushi had only entered Falling Snow Mountain for two short months, during which she had never left even once, and the Immortal Technique Secrets taught to her by Falling Snow Mountain were not nearly as formidable as this, thus leading the high-ranking members of Falling Snow Mountain to speculate that she must have obtained a great fortuitous encounter in the world below.
"Ling Yun is going to lose!"
The Ice Sword Immortal murmured to himself, his expression somewhat peculiar.
Ling Yun was a disciple he held in high regard, and he originally thought Ling Yun could break into the Human Immortal Realm within ten years and thus become a Core Disciple, but if Ling Yun loses to Dongfang Rushi in today’s battle, it could badly affect his mindset.
However, victory and defeat are common in the Falling Snow Mountain disciple tournament, so the Ice Sword Immortal did not intend to intervene.
In his perspective, even if Ling Yun loses to Dongfang Rushi in this battle, it might not be entirely detrimental; after this experience, it might be beneficial for his future cultivation.
Ling Yun seemed to know that Dongfang Rushi was about to unleash a major move, and his expression turned serious, as he prepared himself with utmost focus.
"Chaos Heavenly River Finger!"
Having completed the seal with her right hand, Dongfang Rushi silently recited these words in her heart, and then extended her slender index finger towards Ling Yun.
"Rumble..."
With a sound like thunder, the void above Ling Yun’s head trembled uncontrollably, soon after which a gigantic finger pierced through the swirling Auspicious Clouds, descending swiftly from the sky like a mountain.
Ling Yun immediately felt an enormous pressure increase on him, and his previously upright body, as straight as a spear, gradually bent under the weight of the enormous finger.
"Ah!"
Ling Yun shouted loudly, lifting both his hands to form a Defense Qi Shield above his head to counter the massive finger descending with overwhelming Immortal Might.
Being the top-ranked disciple on the combat power list of the Inner Court, Ling Yun had his pride. Although he was already aware that Dongfang Rushi was an exceptionally formidable opponent, he was unwilling to concede just like that.
His face flushed red, clearly exerting all his strength.
Dongfang Rushi’s demeanor was cool and cold, but there was also a hint of heaviness on her face.
The Chaos Heavenly River Finger was a secret technique taught to her by Fang Bai before his ascension, and with her current cultivation level, it was somewhat difficult for her to execute it, far from unleashing its true power.
Despite that, the might of this finger was something Ling Yun could not withstand.
"He won’t hold out past twenty breaths at most!"
Ice Sword Immortal had already discerned the outcome with just a glance, sighing for Ling Yun and marveling at Dongfang Rushi.
He sighed because, as the top of the Inner Court disciple combat power list, Ling Yun had been defeated so swiftly, and he would unavoidably be discouraged for some time after this tournament.
He marveled because Dongfang Rushi’s performance in this battle had far exceeded his expectations, even overshadowing Su Li entirely.
For Falling Snow Mountain, having such an exceptional disciple is a blessing. As long as they are willing to invest cultivation resources in her future training, she will surely shine brightly on the path of the Immortal Dao.
"Pfft!"
Just as the Ice Sword Immortal anticipated, after a dozen breaths of stalemate between Ling Yun and Dongfang Rushi, Ling Yun suddenly coughed up a mist of blood, and his bent back arched a bit more.
At this rate, unless he concedes voluntarily, he wouldn’t last another twenty breaths before being pressed humiliatingly against the Immortal Platform by the immense finger.
Clenching his teeth tightly and with sweat pouring like rain, Ling Yun, whose back was already bent at ninety degrees, still refused to concede.
The observing disciples of Falling Snow Mountain already knew the outcome of this battle. Some were excited, some were sad, some were silent, and some were gloating...
"Huh?"
In the next moment, Ling Yun suddenly felt the pressure vanish, and as he exhaled a long sigh of relief and straightened up, he saw Dongfang Rushi already turning away, flying down from the War Immortal Platform.
"I lost..."
Under the watchful eyes of countless spectators surrounding him, Ling Yun stood in a daze on the War Immortal Platform for a moment, then gave a self-mocking smile and cupped his hands in the direction of Dongfang Rushi before leaping down from the platform himself.
Once he landed, not wanting to linger even a moment longer on the Practice Battle Arena, he strode away towards his Immortal Cave.
In this disciple tournament, he had suffered a crushing defeat, leaving him feeling rather dejected and resolved to go back to engage in deep reflection and immerse himself in cultivation. The outcomes of subsequent battles were no longer of any concern to him.
This year’s Falling Snow Mountain disciple tournament spanned three full days, with Hu Gao, Su Li, and Dongfang Rushi delivering the most spectacular performances.
Especially Dongfang Rushi, who directly challenged the first-ranked Ling Yun on the Inner Court disciple combat power list and defeated him, quickly becoming the leading figure among the Inner Court disciples.
Compared to Dongfang Rushi, the performances of disciples Hu Gao and Su Li, although commendable, were completely overshadowed by her, to the extent that nearly ten thousand disciples within Falling Snow Mountain discussed nothing other than Dongfang Rushi, ignoring their existence.
Hu Gao did not mind this much, but Su Li felt both ashamed and despondent.
He was ashamed because, in this tournament, he defeated Yan Fei to claim the fifth position on the Inner Court disciple combat power list, thinking it might earn Dongfang Rushi’s attention. However, he did not anticipate that her strength surpassed his, claiming the top spot instead.
He was despondent because, after this battle, it seemed like a chasm between him and Dongfang Rushi grew ever wider, making her even harder to approach.
"My talent is not inferior to Dongfang Rushi’s; she just had better opportunities! Just wait; there’ll be a chance to surpass her in the future!"
Su Li thought to himself.
Dongfang Rushi did not become complacent because she was first on the Inner Court disciple combat power list. After the tournament concluded, she collected her deserved cultivation resources and retreated to her Immortal Cave, immersing herself once again in a cultivation state.
The high-ranking members of Falling Snow Mountain, upon learning this, considered Dongfang Rushi’s humble and dedicated attitude after a significant victory to be rare, increasing their regard for her.
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Months later, several dozen disciples from Falling Snow Mountain, led by the Elder the Ice Blade Immortal, ventured outside for training.
The training location was Blood Dragon Valley, tens of thousands of miles away from Falling Snow Mountain.
These dozens of disciples mostly came from the Inner and External Courtyards of Falling Snow Mountain and were among the elite.
Among them were the outstanding performers from the recent disciple tournament, including Hu Gao, Su Li, and Dongfang Rushi.
Since becoming the first on the Inner Court combat power list, Dongfang Rushi found herself admired by many around her, particularly female disciples.
During this training journey, many female disciples flew around Dongfang Rushi on Auspicious Clouds, engaging her in conversation, with tones and expressions filled with flattery and reverence.
Although Dongfang Rushi maintained a cool demeanor, she did not act too aloof, occasionally responding with a few words, which greatly excited the female disciples.
Occasionally, when male disciples bravely approached to curry favor with Dongfang Rushi, they were directly ignored by her, then teased by the other female disciples, leaving them nothing to do but fly away awkwardly.
