The First Place Was Actually a Beauty

"Xiao Yun defeated Zhang Yun, who was ranked tenth."

"Gasp, even Lu Haochu, ranked third, was defeated. He possessed 450,000 jin of combat strength."

"Next, Xiao Yun should challenge Zhang Jing, ranked second. He stepped from the Body Refining Realm's extreme limit into the Qi Gathering Realm and now possesses 500,000 jin of combat strength."

Meanwhile, outside the Phantom Demon Tower, the area had long since become a sea of people, with cries of astonishment rising one after another.

This was because news of Xiao Yun challenging the Hidden Dragon Ranking had already spread throughout Chaos Holy Land, and many disciples of Chaos Holy Land had come to watch the spectacle.

Even those disciples listed on the Hidden Dragon Ranking had arrived long ago.

Like Lin Jie in the crowd, who had originally ranked one hundredth on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, but had now fallen to one hundred and first.

Looking at Xiao Yun's name on the stone stele, he said with a face full of amazement, "As expected of a peerless genius who made the Chaos Bell ring nine times. He actually possesses such formidable combat strength even in the Body Refining Realm."

Zhang Yun, ranked tenth, was also among the crowd. He seemed to recall the "arrogant words" he had left behind in the Phantom Demon Tower, and his face immediately turned awkward.

Lu Haochu, ranked third, said to Zhang Jing, ranked second, beside him, "Senior Brother Zhang, you only have 50,000 jin more combat strength than me. I'm afraid you may not be Senior Brother Xiao's match either."

Zhang Jing smiled faintly. "Senior Brother Xiao probably will not challenge me. He will definitely challenge the person in first place."

After saying that, both turned to look at a young woman in a purple dress not far away.

She was Xi Chunyu, ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, a renowned figure among the Outer Sect disciples.

Moreover, Xi Chunyu not only possessed extraordinary talent, but also a peerless beauty. Thus, she was extremely famous throughout Chaos Holy Land.

It was said that if Xi Chunyu's admirers stood in a line, they could circle the Phantom Demon Tower ten times.

There were even rumors that a Holy Son of Chaos Holy Land had taken a liking to Xi Chunyu and was pursuing her.

Therefore, wherever Xi Chunyu stood became the center of everyone's attention.

Quite a few people looked at Xi Chunyu, then at the stone stele before them, and immediately began discussing animatedly.

"Xiao Yun is about to challenge Xi Chunyu. I wonder whether he can defeat her."

"Probably not. It is said that Xi Chunyu possesses 750,000 jin of combat strength. Unless Xiao Yun has entered the Seventh Forbidden Realm, he cannot possibly be her match."

"If he succeeds, that would be utterly shocking. Ranking first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking while still in the Body Refining Realm—throughout the history of our Chaos Holy Land, those capable of such a feat could probably be counted on one hand."

Everyone discussed fervently.

Not far away, Xi Chunyu wore a purple gown. Her black hair fluttered lightly, water droplets scattering from it, making her a beauty capable of toppling a generation. She blinked her beautiful eyes and stared intently at the Hidden Dragon Ranking's stone stele.

"Xiao Yun!"

Xi Chunyu stared at Xiao Yun's name on the stone stele, a strange glimmer flowing through her beautiful eyes. Her delicate face was snow-white and radiant.

She was no stranger to this name.

After all, Xiao Yun had made the Chaos Bell ring nine times, and his name had long since spread across all of Chaos Holy Land.

What was more, not long ago, Xiao Yun had entered the Forbidden Realm, once again making his name resound throughout Chaos Holy Land.

As for this young man who had voluntarily given up his status as a Divine Son—

Chaos Holy Land's disciples had gone from thinking Xiao Yun was an "idiot," to respecting him, and then to admiring him.

"Only a man like this is worthy of my following. Li Bufan is far inferior to him." Xi Chunyu seemed to recall something, and her pretty face immediately flushed crimson.

Inside the Phantom Demon Tower.

After defeating Lu Haochu, ranked third, Xiao Yun began challenging the Outer Sect disciple ranked first.

As a flash of light flickered past, a young woman dressed in purple, with peerless features, appeared before Xiao Yun.

Xiao Yun was immediately stunned.

He had not expected the Outer Sect disciple ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking to be a woman—and such a beautiful woman at that.

"I, Xi Chunyu, once swore that whoever can defeat my phantom avatar, I will become his follower," the woman in purple said slowly. Her black hair danced gently, her face was like jade, and her eyes gleamed brilliantly.

Xiao Yun was left dumbfounded after hearing this.

He had not expected Xi Chunyu to leave behind such words in the Phantom Demon Tower. Was she not afraid that some ugly freak might defeat her?

However, Xi Chunyu had already reached the peak of the Qi Gathering Realm and could break through to the Divine Bridge Realm at any moment. Thus, even if someone could defeat her, she could advance into the Divine Bridge Realm first.

At that point, her phantom avatar would automatically vanish from the Phantom Demon Tower.

"This girl is quite interesting!" Xiao Yun could not help feeling a trace of curiosity toward Xi Chunyu.

Moreover, Xi Chunyu was simply too beautiful. If his junior sister Lin Xiaoya was an eight-out-of-ten beauty, then Xi Chunyu was absolutely a perfect ten.

Xiao Yun's preferences were perfectly normal. Seeing such a peerless beauty, it would have been a lie to say he was not tempted.

"I wonder, after I defeat her, will she really choose to follow me?" A trace of anticipation rose in Xiao Yun's heart.

Just then, Xi Chunyu had already charged toward Xiao Yun.

"Rain Threads!"

With a light cry from Xi Chunyu, a silver needle, guided by a crimson Vajra Thread, shot straight toward Xiao Yun as fast as lightning.

It's actually a concealed weapon—Taiji Divine Palm! Xiao Yun was startled and hurriedly unleashed the Taiji Divine Palm to block Xi Chunyu's attack.

Crack! The silver needle immediately pierced into Xiao Yun's Taiji Diagram, and fine cracks spread outward in all directions.

Xiao Yun's pupils contracted as he said in shock, "She actually has 750,000 jin of strength. This woman has surpassed the extreme limit in the Body Refining Realm and is just one step away from entering the First Forbidden Realm."

Xiao Yun no longer dared to be careless. He hurriedly unleashed another defensive Super Combat Technique, the Golden Bell Shield.

At once, a great golden bell enveloped Xiao Yun, blocking Xi Chunyu's silver needle attack.

"Endless Drizzle!"

After one move failed, Xi Chunyu attacked again. She waved her slender hands, her jade-like fingers flicking lightly, and countless silver needles came at Xiao Yun like endless spring drizzle.

"Little Li's Flying Daggers!"

Xiao Yun knew he could not remain on the defensive, or he would certainly be no match for Xi Chunyu. After all, she possessed 750,000 jin of strength, 50,000 jin more than him.

Of course, at their level, a difference of merely 50,000 jin was not enormous.

But it would still allow Xi Chunyu to hold a certain advantage.

However, Xiao Yun had his own advantage as well: he had cultivated several Ultimate Combat Techniques, something Xi Chunyu could not compare with.

Xi Chunyu had cultivated only one Super Combat Technique.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh..."

Xiao Yun flicked his hand and threw out a flying dagger, severing all the Vajra Threads before him and stopping the silver needles from coming at him.

At the same time, Xiao Yun unleashed the Taiji Divine Palm and Golden Bell Shield to defend against Xi Chunyu's silver needle attacks.

With several Ultimate Combat Techniques working in tandem, Xiao Yun finally managed to block Xi Chunyu's unbroken chain of attacks.

"Now it's time for my counterattack!"

Xiao Yun was not someone who liked passively taking hits. He roared and unleashed the sonic combat technique, Dragon Might.

"Roar!" A furious roar like that of a True Dragon erupted from Xiao Yun's mouth, shaking the entire void and sending ripples sweeping through the surrounding space.

Xi Chunyu on the opposite side was clearly startled by the terrifying sound wave. Her delicate body trembled slightly as she rushed forward, and the silver needles she fired veered off their attack paths.

"Good chance!"

Xiao Yun was skilled at seizing battle opportunities. He immediately unleashed the Divine Wind Step. Having deduced this Divine Wind Step to the realm of an Ultimate Combat Technique, he transformed into a bolt of lightning, his speed sufficient to rival Xie Yulong, who possessed the Lightning Body.

Whoosh!

In an instant, Xiao Yun appeared behind Xi Chunyu. Without the slightest tenderness for a delicate flower, he activated the Nine-Turn Tyrant Fist and smashed a fierce punch into Xi Chunyu's jade-like back.

It's only a phantom avatar, not her actual body. Xiao Yun thought to himself. If it had been Xi Chunyu herself, he naturally would not have been so rough.

"Host has ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Ranking. Reward: 10 enlightenment attempts!"

"Host caused cries of astonishment and a sensation. Reward: 3 enlightenment attempts."

Hearing the system's voice—

Xiao Yun immediately checked the system and discovered that his number of enlightenment attempts had already reached forty-five.

This was simply wonderful. Once he returned from the True Dragon Nest, these enlightenment attempts would surely greatly increase his strength.