Chapter 794 - 732: The Genius Assembly Begins (Part 2)
Chapter 794: Chapter 732: The Genius Assembly Begins (Part 2)
The crowd’s evaluations were also quite genuine, focusing on criticizing You Wanying, while they had much less praise for Shen Han.
Shen Han didn’t concern himself with these matters, he was here for something big.
These trivialities did not interest him.
The night was rather noisy; even deep into the night, you could hear many people talking.
No one seemed particularly inclined to rest; conversations lasted late into the night.
Shen Han, however, disguised himself as an ordinary attendant with great dedication.
When he saw the ordinary servants resting, he rested too.
To outsiders, Shen Han appeared to be an ordinary person who hadn’t cultivated much, just doing hard labor.
At 7:00 AM, the sky was starting to brighten.
Atop Yungong Mountain, the first light of dawn had arrived early.
The Talent Tournament also began today.
The sects that came to participate would contribute some resources as rewards for the victorious youths.
Of course, they didn’t need to offer too many resources.
A small token would suffice.
But with many sects participating, the final rewards were only given to the top three.
When all is said and done, the rewards were actually quite substantial.
Shen Han’s gaze turned to the western side.
You Wanying was standing in front of people, with the group from Tiger Peak Manor behind her.
It was no surprise that she had probably arrived last night.
Many people’s gazes occasionally turned towards You Wanying.
After all, the duel between her and Shen Han had a massive impact and wide dissemination.
From 7:00 AM, the young disciples participating in the Talent Tournament all stepped forward.
Full of youthful pride, the faces of these young people seemed to bear the words "arrogance."
And rightly so; receiving an invitation to the Talent Tournament was already a tremendous honor.
Just having an invitation letter was enough for them to be proud.
The fact also proved that the young people who attended the Talent Tournament would have significant achievements in the future.
At least among current sect leaders, most had participated in the Talent Tournament in their youth.
Next, the hosting sect came out to say some pleasantries, not much different from other tournaments.
Shen Han didn’t listen closely, his gaze was focused on observing You Wanying’s state.
At 9:00 AM, the Talent Tournament officially commenced.
The vast competition arena was divided into five sections.
Each time, ten people would enter and compete.
They fought in pairs, eliminating more than half in the first round.
Actually, this kind of competition format allowed for many unexpected events.
For instance, two very promising youths might be drawn to fight each other early on.
This could lead to some top geniuses being eliminated prematurely.
After the competition started, Shen Han observed the skills of these top disciples.
Being able to earn the title of "prodigy," they indeed had some capabilities.
The cultivation realms of these prodigies were mostly concentrated at the peak of the Grotto Heaven Realm, with some at the first layer of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
Some young people were exceptionally distinguished, with strength reaching around the second layer of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm.
The New Cultivation System, although it allows for faster advancement, becomes as difficult as imagined once climbing from the sixth layer of Grotto Heaven Realm.
The sixth layer of Grotto Heaven Realm is essentially the third grade of the Immortal Realm in strength.
Despite the vast difference between the Old and New Methods, they seem astonishingly similar at bottlenecks.
In fact, further advancement in the New System is not as easy as imagined.
Besides, although the Talent Tournament is said to invite young people.
Here, the definition of "young" is indeed broad.
Participants under the age of forty-five were eligible for the Talent Tournament.
Of course, most of the invitations focused on those under forty.
Only those who suddenly emerged at over forty might also be given a chance.
Shen Han watched two matches and lost interest quickly.
These young people are indeed quite formidable and excellent.
But their strength was still in the realm of youth; facing them, Shen Han felt confident in victory.
Internally, he was continually plotting his assassination plan.
Shen Han didn’t care much about the competition.
During the tournament, Shen Han overheard some comments about himself.
It was said that the Talent Tournament wanted to invite Shen Han.
They knew Shen Han’s age perfectly met the tournament’s requirements.
Possibly, Shen Han was even younger than many present here.
However, it never materialized, mainly because they didn’t know how to send Shen Han an invitation.
Moreover, they knew the enmity between Shen Han and You Wanying.
If Shen Han came, You Wanying would surely set a trap.
The first round of the Talent Tournament’s competition ended in about two two-hour periods.
Half of the participants were eliminated right away.
This round seemed free of top geniuses clashing prematurely.
But from the surrounding people’s talk, Shen Han noticed some youths attracting attention.
Among them was a female disciple named Qu Shu, wielding a spear with a valiant demeanor.
In the public’s eyes, she seemed to possess remarkable talent, considered the leader among the young.
Shen Han followed everyone’s gaze, focusing on Qu Shu.
The essence of the spear aims to pierce through all techniques.
A thrust that can shatter the heavens and earth.
The power at the tip of the spear could even break the universe.
When Qu Shu duels with others, it’s obvious she wasn’t using her full strength.
It even seemed she didn’t use half of her power.
It’s fitting; her strength deserves the praise she received.
The competition continued, with several more rounds to follow.
Shen Han’s thoughts remained focused on You Wanying, seeking the perfect opportunity to act.
The second round of the competition continued without delay.
While observing, Shen Han found himself once more the topic of discussion.
Spectators began comparing him to Qu Shu.
Defeating Ban Wu, encountering You Wanying, and escaping from her grasp in the Illusion Realm.
To some extent, the people of the Southern Heaven Continent still acknowledged his strength.
But their discussions didn’t really matter.
Without an actual contest, theorizing who is stronger is inconsequential.
Shen Han tried listening to the nearby analyses, it appeared more people admired him.
Beating Ban Wu was not particularly astonishing.
However, escaping from You Wanying’s clutches gained him more respect.
In the competition arena, Qu Shu faced off against a strong disciple.
The crowd said his name was Li Fei.
He seemed quite reputable, with his strength admired by many.
Shen Han observed him; his cultivation realm was also at the first layer of the Rainbow-Devouring Realm, making him among the strongest present.
Other competitions paused, allowing everyone to focus on Qu Shu and Li Fei’s duel.
As the two youths entered the arena, the previously noisy place quieted down.
The person named Li Fei, in the eyes of the audience, had the potential to break into the top five.
If he had any hidden abilities, he might even win the top spot.
Their contest was sure to be worth watching.
In the silence, the two began to move.
Li Fei wielded a Ring-Handled Saber, his techniques fiercely powerful, slashing as if they could sever seas and lakes.
This move already startled the younger generation present.
With such ferocity, who could withstand?
A light touch might bend the bone.
Meanwhile, Qu Shu moved swiftly, effortlessly evading the attack.
Her evasion did not earn her acknowledgment of strength from others.
They thought she too didn’t dare confront the fierce strike.
The dust rose around them, creating a certain battlefield atmosphere.
One miss should lead to more powerful, relentless attacks.
The saber’s technique is endlessly continuous.
Yet the next moment, as the dust settled, Li Fei hadn’t performed the next move.
Her spear tip pressed against his Ring-Handled Saber.
Li Fei gripping the saber tightly, found himself unable to lift it.
With a light pressure from Qu Shu, Li Fei couldn’t even lift his weapon...
On the top of Yungong Mountain, the silence was several times more profound.
What was expected to be a close match...
... turned out to be a one-sided battle...