Chapter 1412: Chapter 733: Challenge Match

As the duel between Liu Hongming and Zhang Shun concluded, under Xu Zuo’s organization, the remaining two duels began in succession.

Among these two duels, the disparity in strength between the two sides was quite apparent.

Thus unsurprisingly, the last two duels concluded overwhelmingly.

Thus, the first round of duels was completed in its entirety.

Of the representatives from several organizing factions, only Zhang Shun of Jiuyou Gate failed to secure a victory.

Besides these organizing factions, the Lin Family was also the focus of many cultivators.

However, the Lin Family’s duel achieved victory without any drag, which was expected.

For such a result, the cultivators present were not surprised.

Rather, it was intriguing to see Xu Zuo, Wang Minghong, and Xiao Pingfa easily defeat their opponents, showcasing formidable strength.

Additionally, two representatives from the Golden Elixir Forces displayed notable combat prowess.

Because of this, Lin Tianyun paid particular attention, firmly implanting these individuals’ information in his mind.

As the first round of duels concluded, the event was about to enter its next stage.

At this time, Xu Zuo, as the initiator of the duels, once again came forward to control the situation.

Xu Zuo appeared in the center of many platforms, then glanced around at everyone present.

Afterward, Xu Zuo smiled and said: “Fellow cultivators, the first round of duels is now completed, and everyone has seen the results.”

“Although some lost the first round, fellow cultivators shouldn’t be discouraged, because the results of the first round don’t affect the subsequent defending battle based on the rules.”

After saying this, Xu Zuo chuckled and continued: “Next, we will proceed with the challenge of the defending battle.”

“If there are no objections, I will randomly select the top ten positions, and you can challenge based on the actual situation.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zuo looked around at everyone again, clearly seeking their opinions.

Soon, someone in the crowd spoke up, expressing strong approval of Xu Zuo’s plan.

After a short time, the majority of factions expressed their opinions.

Including Lin Tianyun, who didn’t oppose this arrangement either.

After all, the randomly selected ranking is just basic. To secure first place in the duel, one must accept challenges from others.

Even if it’s him, or Xu Zuo or the formidable Liu Hongming, anyone ranked first must face several rounds of challenges.

There might be scenarios where one must defend the platform for several rounds, defeating strong opponents each time to create significant intimidation, potentially avoiding unnecessary conflicts.

On this point, whether it be Lin Tianyun or other Golden Core Stage experts, all were acutely aware.

With that, no one voiced differing opinions on this rule.

Thus, Xu Zuo’s proposal was swiftly approved.

Next, Xu Zuo once again manipulated the formation, randomly ranking the ten forces that won the first round of duels.

After his operation, the results were revealed.

Within these results, Wang Minghong of Longqing Sect had the bad luck of ranking first, with Liu Hongming of Five Poison Sect second.

As for the other major forces, the Xiao Family ranked fifth, Liyang Sect sixth, while the Lin Family ranked eighth.

Other forces, compared to these prominent ones, clearly had lesser collective strength.

However, in this tense defending battle, the intensity of magic duels would significantly increase.

Since the ranking in this duel relates to the benefits each sect family would receive.

In the face of absolute benefit, no one would hold back, nor easily give up present advantages.

In these circumstances, as soon as the draw was revealed, many were already eager to make their move.

However, the Golden Crow Country’s Longqing Sect ranked first, with Wang Minghong possessing strong prowess, displayed robust strength in prior duels.

Based on this, although some were impatient, due to Wang Minghong’s strength, they remained calm.

Besides, those cultivators needed for the challenges each harbored their own thoughts.

After all, challenging either Wang Minghong ranked first, or Liu Hongming ranked second requires considerable strength and undertaking substantial risk.

Moreover, even if you win a challenge, subsequent ones will still come.

Given these rules, to secure the final first place with just one round, it must be as the last challenger.

Also, one must showcase strength enough to intimidate others.

Only when you’re powerful enough that others fear you can you secure the top spot.

Everyone present is a Golden Core Stage expert, most having cultivated for hundreds of years, certainly not fools.

Because of these factors, although each is keen on the top three positions, none seek to be the testing stone.

They act thus to prevent benefiting others.

Understanding this, the scene calmed down, with everyone reflecting on their strategies within.