One could imagine the uproar it would cause across the Seven Divine Realms once word spread that Lu Ren had taken first place on the Divine Ruins Battlefield.
Lu Ren, a fugitive wanted by the Divine Court, hunted by the great powers of all seven realms, had overcome obstacle after obstacle to enter the Divine Ruins Battlefield—and claimed first place.
Yao Tiandu wore a rueful smile. "Lu Ren, I admit defeat wholeheartedly. But our rivalry has only just begun, and we aren't each other's only opponents!"
"Oh?"
Lu Ren paused.
"Many divine generals of the Four Great Heavenly Courts come from noble backgrounds. They may be no weaker than I am, and some have even stronger bloodlines. If we want to stand out in the Heavenly Courts, we'll have to work harder!"
Yao Tiandu spoke with conviction.
"Mm."
Lu Ren nodded. He understood what Yao Tiandu meant.
The Four Great Heavenly Courts did not select divine generals solely from the seven realms. They also chose from among the children of their own masters and divine generals. As Yao Tiandu had said, those candidates came from noble backgrounds and had no fewer trump cards than he did.
And with divine generals for parents, their bloodlines were naturally formidable.
"On behalf of the Divine Court, I announce that Lu Ren has defeated Yao Tiandu and claimed first place on the Divine Ruins Battlefield. The current top ten are Lu Ren, Yao Tiandu, Demon Emperor Venerable, Qin Yu, Long Xiaoman, Long Wanxiang, Fu Xingjun, Gu Yufei, Hua Xuanyin, and Ren Tianxu. In one hour, a challenge round will determine the final rankings!"
The white-robed elder's voice was calm.
Only then did the divine children realize that the top-ten ranking tournament was not truly over.
"Hahaha! Lu Ren, I told you you'd beat Yao