Rapid Advancement

"I don't understand what the ancestor is thinking, either. With Lu Ren's talent, once he reaches the peak of the ninth level of the Origin Venerate Realm, his combat strength will definitely surpass Gu Fansheng's. He can still hold first place on the Hidden Dragon Ranking for three consecutive tournaments. There's no need for him to fight Gu Fansheng to the death!"

The Ao Family Seventh Ancestor slowly shook his head.

He ranked seventh among the Ao family ancestors, which was why he was called the Ao Family Seventh Ancestor. He was also one of the few ancestors who seldom entered seclusion.

As a rule, he handled the clan's affairs, great and small, conveying the decisions of the Nine Dragon Martial Emperor and the other ancestors to the Nine Dragon Ancient Sect.

"Could the ancestor think Lu Ren is already strong enough to defeat Gu Fansheng?"

Another ancestor ventured a guess.

"No one can predict how strong Gu Fansheng will become after obtaining the Seven Leaves Killing Body. But I'm sure you all remember how terrifying the Seven Leaves Killing Emperor was when he was in the Origin Venerate Realm."

The Ao Family Seventh Ancestor spoke gravely.

Many of the ancestors recalled the Seven Leaves Killing Emperor and drew sharp breaths. The Killing Emperor's fearsome reputation had been unmatched beneath the heavens.

If he had not looked down on the Hidden Dragon Ranking and advanced straight to the Martial Emperor Realm after taking first place once, he would undoubtedly have held the top spot for three consecutive tournaments.

"We'll see how much that boy Lu Ren can improve!"

Heaven spun and earth wheeled!

Lu Ren's vision blurred. When it cleared, he found himself standing on a vast platform.

The platform floated in the void like a circular plaza, roughly