On the battle platform, Pei Haoran and Qin Wushuang faced each other.

"Qin Wushuang, I know that with my cultivation, I cannot be your match, but I will not give up on this battle,"

Pei Haoran said, looking at Qin Wushuang.

"Gladly accompany you,"

Qin Wushuang replied indifferently, standing with his hands behind his back.

As Qin Wushuang's voice faded, a wave of infatuated cries from the women in the crowd below erupted.

Qin Wushuang, in a white long robe and wearing a jade crown, was exceedingly handsome, truly a dashing young hero.

Moreover, he was a direct descendant of the Qin Family, one of the Six Great Clans in the Royal City. Be it family background, talent, or appearance, he was a top choice, no wonder the women were so fanatic.

"Offend me,"

Pei Haoran softly exclaimed, then his figure flickered and instantly reached Qin Wushuang, slashing out with a sword.

Pei Haoran, in the First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, was not weak at all. His True Qi blossomed into a flame sword aura, slashing towards Qin Wushuang.

Facing the incoming flame sword aura, Qin Wushuang's expression did not change. He remained standing quietly, casually striking out a palm.

The next moment, a wave of cold ice True Qi swept toward Pei Haoran's sword, as if tangible.

In the stunned gazes of the crowd, Pei Haoran's flame sword aura was instantly frozen, even his longsword and arm were covered with a thick layer of ice.

"You've lost."

Qin Wushuang did not continue to attack, instead smiled faintly at Pei Haoran and said.

"You are indeed strong, I am not your match,"

Pei Haoran said bitterly, then turned and walked off the battle platform, looking somewhat forlorn.

A year ago, Qin Wushuang's cultivation was on par with his, their strengths were about equal, but now, in front of him, he was so fragile, almost without any power to resist.

Qin Wushuang, however, trembled lightly, leaping like a roc spreading its wings, then gracefully landed on the ground.

This scene once again aroused the cheers of many women.

"This guy is too pretentious,"

Song Qing scoffed disdainfully.

"If you had his strength, you could be pretentious too,"

Bing Ling retorted.

"If my brother were here, there would be no chance for him to show off,"

Song Qing said defiantly.

"Song Shuheng?"

Bing Ling's face showed a tinge of surprise at these words, but she did not rebuke further.

"Qin Wushuang's strength is indeed very strong, perhaps the first place belongs to him,"

"Not necessarily, although Qin Wushuang is very strong, the Seventh Princess and Li Junhao both possess the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm cultivation, their strength might not be weaker than his. However, he will surely be in the top three,"

"What about Wang Ruoxie? Although he only has the Eighth Layer of the Energy-Introducing Realm, he defeated both Zheng Hong and Nie Yucheng, his strength may be comparable to the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, right?"

"Impossible, the reason he could defeat Nie Yucheng was because he used a special method, and paid a big price for it. It's obvious his strength at most is comparable to the top First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, still has some gap compared to the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm,"

"If his cultivation were a bit higher, even just the Ninth Layer of Energy-Introducing Realm, he might have a chance to make it into the top three,"

At this point, people were engaged in lively discussion.

In their view, the top three spots should belong to Qin Wushuang, Tang Miaoyin, and Li Junhao, as all three possess the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm cultivation, their strength is top-tier within the same level, effortlessly defeating the First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm, no one can contend with them for the top three spots.

As for the exact ranking of the top three, that remains to be seen until the three of them have battled it out.

Many turned their gaze to Wang Ruoxie, who was still meditating in cultivation. Although Wang Ruoxie had exhibited strength far surpassing his cultivation realm by fiercely defeating the First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm like Zheng Hong and Nie Yucheng, there was still a significant gap compared to the trio of Qin Wushuang.

Of course, though he had no chance to enter the top three, he still had hopes of vying for fourth or fifth place.

"Next match, Li Junhao versus Cang Zimo,"

At this moment, Ouyang Ling announced once more.

With his words, Li Junhao, clad in a blue brocade robe, and Cang Zimo, dressed in black, both ascended onto the battle platform.

The two said no more and began their battle directly.

Without surprise, after a few moves, Cang Zimo of the First Layer of the Element Transformation Realm was easily defeated by Li Junhao of the Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm.

Indeed, compared to ordinary martial cultivators, family scions like Qin Wushuang and Li Junhao have advantages not only in cultivation realm but also in their cultivation and martial techniques.

Even with the same cultivation, Pei Haoran and Cang Zimo still would not be their match.

Because the cultivation techniques they trained in were at least Profound Level Mid Grade, whose power far exceeded the Profound Level Low Grade cultivation and martial techniques.

As for the Profound Level Upper Grade cultivation and martial techniques, even the Six Great Clans in the Royal City might not possess them, perhaps only the Royal Family Tang might have.

For this reason, in the eyes of many, the first place might very likely be seized by the Seventh Princess Tang Miaoyin.

The battle continued for a few more rounds.

The other three top ten individuals, Ban Yu, Ma Yan, and Deng Jun, ended up ranking eighth, ninth, and tenth respectively.

While Pei Haoran and Cang Zimo were sixth and seventh respectively.

As for the final rankings for the top five, they were yet to be determined.

However, in everyone's eyes, Nie Yucheng should be fifth, Wang Ruoxie fourth, and the top three would be contested among Tang Miaoyin, Qin Wushuang, and Li Junhao.

"Next match, Li Junhao versus Nie Yucheng,"

Ouyang Ling's voice came once again.

"I concede,"

Without starting the battle, Nie Yucheng directly conceded.

Facing Li Junhao with a Second Layer of the Element Transformation Realm cultivation, he had no chance of winning at all, knowing he would lose, why fight?

Immediately following, Nie Yucheng faced Tang Miaoyin and Qin Wushuang, all without exception, chose to concede voluntarily.

To this point, Nie Yucheng's final ranking was also determined, placing fifth.

It seemed to be Ouyang Ling's deliberate arrangement that Tang Miaoyin, Qin Wushuang, and Li Junhao had not yet faced off, even Wang Ruoxie had not fought against them.

"Next match, Wang Ruoxie versus Li Junhao,"

As Ouyang Ling's words fell, Wang Ruoxie's eyes opened, then he directly stood up and walked onto the battle platform.

This approximately half an hour of cultivation not only fully recovered the Qi and blood he expended by forcibly using the Star Shattering Finger earlier but also finally filled his Sea of Qi at the Dantian with True Qi.

This means his cultivation has increased to the pinnacle level of the Eighth Layer of the Energy-Introducing Realm, just a step away from the Ninth Layer, and might break through at any time.

"You should concede,"

Li Junhao said calmly to Wang Ruoxie.

"Hmm?"

Wang Ruoxie hesitated slightly at these words, not expecting the other party to directly ask him to concede.

"With your cultivation, you are no match for me. Moreover, you previously used a special method in that battle, likely paying a significant cost, there's no need for us to fight, you're bound to lose,"

Li Junhao spoke again.

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