There were several more sword duels afterward, but none involved formidable opponents. Wang Chong won with ease.
Though the rankings in the sky still listed more than a hundred people, as fewer and fewer came forward to challenge, everyone knew this sword duel was nearing its end.
Over on the eastern arenas, those occupying the circles of light all possessed deep foundations and astonishing records. Several Five-Terrace Sect disciples who remained unconvinced, believing they still had one or two chances to challenge, transferred to the western arenas.
Seeing that the eastern side was gradually emptying, Ancestor Dao Shan shouted, "The roster of the Ten Treasure-Seeking Immortal Youths has been decided."
He took out a heavenly decree and gave it a shake toward the ten people within the circles of light. Their names appeared upon the decree.
Once their names were entered into the heavenly decree, these ten Five-Terrace Sect disciples were registered in the Heavenly Court and counted as official functionaries of the Heavenly Court.
Ancestor Dao Shan withdrew the circles of light on the eastern side. Several of Tuotuo's disciples came over to offer congratulations. Wang Chong had now become one of the ten great disciples, and they had shared the bond of listening to scripture with him—how could they not come to befriend him?
Even Ye Xuan came over and said to Wang Chong, "You defeated that madwoman Bai Zhiwei. Be careful that she doesn't come looking to make trouble for you later. Her cultivation, magical power, and swordsmanship are no weaker than mine, and she has the Zixi Sword in hand. Avoid her if you can."
"After all, her seniority is not low."
Wang Chong thanked Ye Xuan for his goodwill, but he was worried about Zhu Ying. He said, "I wish to go to the western