Time hurried by, and a mere two hours passed in the blink of an eye.
At that moment, the hundred combat platforms, once bustling and clamorous, had fallen utterly silent.
On each platform, only one disciple remained, standing firm and straight as a pine-without question, these were the victors of the fierce contest.
Around them, hundreds of thousands of young disciples witnessed the scene and erupted into thunderous cheers and deafening applause.
After all, anyone who could distinguish themselves among hundreds of thousands of extraordinarily gifted Heavenly Immortal Realm disciples and claim a place among these hundred was a true heaven-favored prodigy!
Such outstanding achievements fully deserved the crowd's enthusiastic applause and heartfelt admiration.
For this was not merely proof of strength, but a reflection of supreme glory!
"Ahem, ahem..."
A faint coughing sound carried across the grounds, drawing everyone's attention.
Elder Li, a man of neither lofty virtue nor great prestige, stepped forward. His expression solemn, he called out in a booming voice, "Disciples, heed my words! We have now provisionally selected our top hundred elite disciples.
"In one hour, those who have just been defeated may choose any disciple on the Martial Platforms to challenge, but each person will have only three precious opportunities.
"As for how to seize this rare opportunity, you must carefully weigh your own circumstances. Do not act rashly.
"Furthermore, this competition will last three days. Only those still holding their Martial Platforms after three days may claim a place in the top hundred of the Heavenly Immortal Realm combat rankings and represent our Sect against the outstanding disciples of other factions!
"When the time comes, the victors will receive enormous rewards from the Sect!"
Having finished, Elder Li slowly turned and shuffled back, then sat cross-legged in midair.
He casually picked up