Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System - Chapter 137: Li Yun - New Talent King!
Chapter 137: Li Yun – New Talent King!
The instant Ye Beichen crashed into the wall of the arena, the entire Martial Battle Hall fell into a suffocating stillness. Moments ago it had been roaring with excitement, yet now it was as quiet as a frozen wasteland. The air seemed to solidify, and even the faintest sound would have been painfully clear.
For a heartbeat, no one spoke.
Then someone gasped.
“Oh my god.”
“Ye Beichen actually lost?”
“Li Yun, with only first level Xiantian Realm cultivation, actually defeated Ye Beichen, who is at the sixth level of Xiantian Realm. He won the New Disciples Ranking competition and became the New Talent King!”
The silence shattered.
A wave of uproar swept through the hall like a storm breaking loose. Every disciple of the Martial Ascension Gate stared at the scene in disbelief, their eyes wide and their faces pale with shock.
Although Li Yun had displayed astonishing strength throughout the competition, almost no one truly believed he could defeat Ye Beichen. The difference in their cultivation realms had seemed far too great. A first level Xiantian Realm cultivator overcoming a sixth level expert had sounded like fantasy.
Yet that fantasy had just unfolded before their very eyes.
On the high platform, the Heaven Mandate Peak Head threw his head back and laughed loudly.
“Good boy. You truly did not disappoint me!”
His laughter echoed across the hall, bright and triumphant.
To the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat, however, that laughter sounded like a blade scraping against bone. His expression remained outwardly composed, but his heart churned with anger and humiliation. He had openly favored Ye Beichen and dismissed Li Yun.
Now the outcome stood before everyone, undeniable and merciless. Having misjudged so thoroughly, he could only swallow his pride in silence rather than invite further ridicule from the Heaven Mandate Peak Head.
At that moment, Steward Liu finally recovered from his shock. Drawing in a deep breath, he raised his voice and announced,
“In this match, Li Yun is victorious!”
The declaration rang clearly through the hall.
Then he turned respectfully toward the Four Peaks First Seats seated on the high platform and said,
“Next, we invite the Four Peaks First Seats to announce the final results.”
Beneath countless admiring gazes, the Four Peaks First Seats slowly rose from their seats. Their presence alone was enough to quiet the restless crowd.
The Earth Pillar Peak First Seat stepped forward. His eyes swept across the vast hall before he raised his voice and declared,
“I hereby announce that the Martial Ascension Gate New Disciples Ranking Competition has officially concluded.”
His tone was steady and authoritative.
“The disciples who achieved the most outstanding results are as follows. Third place goes to Zhu Ximen. Second place goes to Ye Beichen. And first place… belongs to Li Yun.”
A ripple ran through the crowd as he continued,
“In accordance with the rules of the Martial Ascension Gate, the disciple who ranks first not only receives the title of champion and the corresponding generous rewards, but will also be granted the title of New Talent King.”
He paused briefly before speaking again.
“From this day forward, Li Yun shall hold the title of New Talent King of the Martial Ascension Gate and will be recognized as the leader of this batch of new disciples.”
His voice carried throughout the hall.
“The title of New Talent King is not merely a symbol of honor. It also comes with specific privileges. Within the Martial Ascension Gate, he need only bow to the Sect Master. When meeting other high-ranking officials of the sect, a simple cupped-hands greeting will suffice. When exchanging treasures at the Contribution Hall, he shall enjoy a twenty percent discount on all contribution point expenditures.”
Hearing this, Li Yun felt a faint smile form on his lips.
He had entered the Martial Ascension Gate with the determination to stand above his peers. Winning the title of New Talent King meant he had taken a decisive step toward that ambition.
He stepped forward and bowed respectfully to the Four Peaks First Seats.
“Disciple Li Yun thanks the four First Seats.”
The Earth Pillar Peak First Seat waved his hand lightly.
“You are now the New Talent King. Even though we are the First Seats of the Four Peaks, there is no need for you to bow.”
He then added, “Take a ten-minute rest. After that, the award ceremony will begin.”
“Yes.”
Li Yun nodded and returned to his seat. Just at that moment various notifications flashed before his eyes. They were notifications of many missions being completed at once. Li Yun ignored them for now. He decided to check them all at once when he was free.
The moment he sat down, a crowd of Martial Ascension Gate disciples surged toward him.
“Senior Brother Li Yun, my name is Zhuo Lang…”
“Senior Brother Li Yun, I am…”
One after another, they introduced themselves with eager smiles and flattering words. Their attitudes were warm and attentive, almost overly so.
Now that Li Yun had become the New Talent King and the acknowledged leader of their intake, they naturally rushed forward to show goodwill and establish connections. In the Martial Ascension Gate, power determined status, and Li Yun’s rise had been too dazzling for anyone to ignore.
“Brother Li Yun, congratulations.”
Zhu Ximen and Han Lingxue stepped forward together and cupped their hands in greeting.
Zhu Ximen’s congratulations were sincere and straightforward. There was no hidden meaning behind his smile. He had lost fairly and admired strength when he saw it.
Han Lingxue, however, concealed her thoughts beneath her gentle expression.
She had believed she had already evaluated Li Yun highly. Yet he had still surpassed her expectations. Not only had he defeated Ye Beichen, he had seized the title of New Talent King in a decisive and overwhelming manner.
Fortunately, she had chosen to befriend him earlier rather than oppose him.
Li Yun held a favorable impression of her. That meant they were at least on friendly terms. With the New Talent King standing behind her, and with her own abilities and schemes, surviving and thriving within the Martial Ascension Gate would no longer be difficult.
Li Yun had little patience for those who surrounded him with excessive flattery, but he regarded Zhu Ximen and Han Lingxue as genuine companions. He invited them to sit, and the three exchanged a few light words.
Soon, ten minutes passed.
At Steward Liu’s summons, Li Yun and the other top ten new disciples from the New Disciples Ranking Competition walked onto a raised platform on the eastern side of the Martial Battle Hall.
Li Yun, Ye Beichen, and Zhu Ximen stood at the very front as the top three.
Han Lingxue and the remaining seven stood behind them in orderly formation.
