A Grand Melee

The dazzling Sword Light seemed capable of tearing the heavens and Heaven and Earth apart. On the mountaintop, all the Sword Cultivator' longswords trembled and resounded with joy, as if celebrating the appearance of a king. The intense and unparalleled Sword Intent enveloped the entire mountaintop, leaving people in awe.

Flying on his sword, Zhuge Xiang landed in the air. On the mountaintop, many people did not recognize Zhuge Xiang, and naturally, they discussed it among themselves.

"Awooo...".

Between Heaven and Earth, it seemed as if a wolf's howl resounded, and rolling Demonic Qi blotted out the sky. Stepping on a black lotus flower, Leng Ningxiang flashed a black light, and in the sky, the Phantom Image of a giant wolf appeared, howling at the heavens. Upon seeing this, the mountaintop was filled with discussion, for it was Cold Wolf Leng Ningxiang had appeared.

The temperature rose sharply, and the sky turned half red, like a fiery sunset. The Human Heart and saw a crimson figure streak across the sky, the billowing heat seeming to ignite the sky itself.

"Fire Spirit Young Master Ming Chihuo, the Fire Spirit, is Ming Chihuo of the Fire Worship Cult!" The shouts rose loudly. Needless to say, on this Dragon Phoenix Ranking, who else could radiate such fervor besides Fire Spirit Young Master Ming Chihuo?

Boom!

The appearance of the Fire Spirit Young Master was accompanied by billowing heat and bright, fiery clouds. But soon, a dark, oppressive cloud drifted in from nowhere, accompanied by bursts of thunder that echoed across the sky, as if Heavenly Tribulation was about to occur. The violent power of the Lightning instilled a sense of fear in everyone.

The Sword Light, Lightning Sword Light condensed from ten thousand feet of Thunderclap, seemed to tear through the sky, shooting towards the mountaintop. Its overwhelming power was unparalleled, giving people a sense of indestructibility.

"It's the Thunderclap Sword Lei Qianjun!" The shouts grew louder, revealing the identity of the newcomer. In an instant, the Thunderclap Sword Light landed on the mountaintop, marking the appearance of the final Thunderclap Sword Lei Qianjun.

Lei Qianjun, judging from his appearance, is a rugged man, full of vigor and Dragon Among Men. He gives the impression of a peerless hero, carrying a Dark Xuan Heavy Sword on his back. Unlike other agile swords, his sword is obviously designed for great strength and fierce moves. When he stands there, he gives people the feeling of being as imposing as Mount Tai.

"Lei Qianjun, Third Layer of Spell Control Stage, Golden Boss Rank".

The Fire Spirit Young Master, Ming Chihuo, wore a crimson robe, had a handsome face, and held a crimson-gold folding fan. He had the air of a refined gentleman. If an uninformed person met him, they would think he was a scholar with the strength to kill a chicken. Unlike Lei Qianjun's domineering presence, the Fire Spirit Young Master was like a cultured gentleman.

"Ming Chihuo, Spell Control Stage Second Layer, Golden Boss Rank".

With the appearance of Lei Qianjun and Ming Chihuo, along with Leng Ningxiang, the Golden Boss at the first level of the Spell Control Stage, Zhuge Xiang finally met all three of the Canghai Commandery's geniuses.

The three of them were truly unparalleled among their peers, far surpassing ordinary people. Their ability to stand out in Canghai Commandery was enough to prove their talent and ability.

Leng Ningxiang, Lei Qianjun, and Ming Chihuo are all top geniuses in Canghai Commandery, representing strength that surpasses their peers. Naturally, these three are also engaged in open and covert competition. From the moment they met, they sized each other up, each feeling a strong sense of threat from the other. They all secretly sighed, realizing that the other's strength was indeed not inferior.

"Young master, may I ask your name?" Zhuge Xiang asked, sizing up the group. Sensing that Zhuge Xiang's strength was no less than his own, Fire Spirit Young Master Ming Chihuo took the initiative to ask Zhuge Xiang.

Fire Spirit Young Master was secretly alarmed. Judging from his appearance, Zhuge Xiang was even younger than Leng Ningxiang, yet he already possessed strength that made him feel strongly threatened?

"Azure Sword Sect, Zhuge Xiang," Zhuge Xiang replied calmly to Fire Spirit Young Master's question, neither humble nor arrogant. Facing the genius who stood proudly in the entire Canghai Commandery, Zhuge Xiang showed no sign of restraint.

Ming Chihuo's words also drew Lei Qianjun's attention to Zhuge Xiang. When Lei Qianjun's attention was on Zhuge Xiang, the Dark Xuan Heavy Sword on his back emitted a clear ringing sound. Even his own Sword Intent seemed to be afraid at that moment. This shocked Lei Qianjun. Among his peers, was there actually someone in Canghai Commandery whose Sword Dao cultivation was above his own?

"Azure Sword Sect? With someone like you emerging from the Azure Sword Sect, its rise is promising!" A flash of Sword Intent calmed Lei Qianjun's Heavy Sword, and his eyes, filled with intense fighting spirit, stared at Zhuge Xiang as he spoke. In one sentence, he expressed his high opinion of Zhuge Xiang!

"According to the rules, the once-in-a-decade Dragon Phoenix Ranking Tournament, as declared by Elder Changfeng Heavenly Sword Sect, is now officially beginning."

Just then, a sharp Sword Light flashed across the mountaintop, and an elderly man with white hair and beard, dressed in a black, tight-fitting sword robe, appeared out of nowhere and spoke.

His words, though not loud, reached the ears of everyone present clearly, making them feel as if they were being spoken to.

The Dragon Phoenix Ranking of Yanling Commandery was presided over by Purgatory Elder Asura Sect. In Canghai Commandery, the Heavenly Sword Sect also sent a Void Realm Great Expert to preside over it. As he spoke, a circular Restriction Barrier appeared and slowly opened, covering more than 70% of the mountaintop area.

"There are 2,644 young Cultivator who have registered for this year's Dragon Phoenix Ranking. All the registered disciples have entered the Restriction Barrier. As is customary, the last 100 Cultivator standing in the melee will be considered to have successfully passed the preliminary selection. You will have half an incense stick's time to decide who is selected," Elder Changfeng of the Heavenly Sword Sect said as the Restriction Barrier opened to its maximum extent.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh...

As Elder Changfeng finished speaking, figures flashed past and rushed into the Restriction Barrier. More than two thousand Cultivator sprang into action, their figures resembling a dense meteor shower.

After these Cultivator rushed into the Restriction Barrier, they all mobilized all their strength, gripped their weapons tightly, and stared warily at everyone around them.

Half an incense stick's time passed quickly, and more than two thousand Cultivator entered the Restriction Barrier one by one. Elder Changfeng looked around, then raised his hand, pressed it down gently, and announced, "I, Elder Changfeng of the Heavenly Sword Sect, on behalf of the entire Canghai Commandery, hereby announce that the preliminary rounds of the Dragon Phoenix Ranking selection officially begin!"

Boom!

These thousands of Cultivators, under the true power of the Restriction Barrier, were like taut springs. Elder Changfeng's announcement of the start was like a pair of scissors that cut the spring, causing these thousands of Cultivators to move simultaneously at that moment.

Sword Qi, saber force, palm Hidden Weapons, and hidden weapons filled the sky for a time. To the thousands of Cultivators, everyone around them was an enemy. They not only had to do their best to defeat the enemy, but also had to strive to survive, at least until the last hundred.