Vying for First Place (Please Vote)

"Li Yunjing! Everyone says you're the sect's number-one prodigy!"

"I don't believe it!"

"Today, in front of all our fellow disciples, I'm going to fight you!"

"Let's see who's better!"

"Rumble!" Golden light blazed from the chains around Tianhongzi. The nine chains writhed like living things, tearing through the air as they bore down on Li Yunjing.

"The Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chain of Tian-Shu!"

As he roared, ancient runes surfaced along the chains. Wherever they passed, the very air rippled with cobweb-like cracks.

"Good! Let's see what you've managed to learn after more than a century of cultivation!"

Li Yunjing floated in midair, flying backward. The Yin Yang Five Elements Heaven Derivation Sword at his waist shot from its sheath with a ringing clang, and dozens of Five Elements Divine Thunders flew out, rumbling as they went.

"Let's see what else you've got!"

The Five Elements Divine Thunders blasted the Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chain of Tian-Shu in every direction, keeping it from getting anywhere near Li Yunjing!

Under Tianhongzi's stunned gaze, Li Yunjing slashed through the air, unleashing a streak of seven-colored light that collided with the chains.

Amid the thunderous crash, the nine chains were nearly torn from Tianhongzi's grasp.

Though he had refined them for decades, he seemed unable to control his own magic treasure!

"Child's play!"

After recovering slightly, Tianhongzi's face darkened. He summoned all his strength and struck out with both palms. Golden array patterns surfaced across them—it was none other than Tian-Shu Peak's signature art, the Big Dipper Divine Palm.

His palm wind swept along with the phantom of Tian-Shu, making the entire Grudge Platform seem to rise into the night sky.

"Not bad! You really are worthy of competing with me!"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted. His figure became a fading afterimage as he retreated