"I have no hope of competing for first place?"
Lu Ren was stunned.
By now, he had already stepped into the forbidden extreme of the Domain-Transformation Stage.
He could clearly sense that his strength was already sufficient to rival a Dao-Shedding Stage cultivator.
As for these newly admitted disciples, although they were all Primordial Battle Bodies, Lu Ren did not believe their Primordial Battle Bodies could rival True Lord Ji's.
Therefore, even if he encountered disciples at the Dao-Shedding Stage, he was still confident he could fight them.
"Your talent is indeed formidable!"
Elder Huntian said, "At the same realm, the fact that you defeated True Lord Ji's Great Dao Mirror Image already proves that even against Primordial Battle Bodies, you possess the ability to challenge those above your level!"
"But the vast majority of these newly admitted disciples are at the Realm-Locking Stage, and quite a few are Dao-Shedding geniuses!"
As he spoke, Elder Huntian looked toward the many disciples in the square.
At this moment, those disciples were all seated cross-legged in the square, calming their minds and focusing their spirits as they cultivated and waited for the New Disciple Ranking Tournament to begin.
"The Dao-Shedding Stage may not be impossible to fight!"
Lu Ren said indifferently.
"You're proud and arrogant, but you truly don't take these Primordial geniuses seriously enough!"
Elder Huntian shook his head. "Do you know why Daoist Guanlan appeared in person?"
"With her status and position, she could have summoned you privately."
"Hm?"
Lu Ren was taken aback.
"Daoist Guanlan's appearance was a declaration of her stance!"
Elder Huntian said, "First, Annihilation Daoist will not make things difficult for you openly. Second, these newly admitted disciples will not dare offend you lightly either!"
"These newly admitted disciples will make things difficult for me?"
Lu