Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System - Chapter 208: Ten Great Masters!

Chapter 208: Ten Great Masters!

Before long, he arrived at the Heaven Mandate Hall.

The spacious hall was already filled with activity. Disciples such as Liu Qinghai, Duan Yingying, and many others had gathered, waiting for the assembly to begin.

The moment Li Yun stepped inside, the lively atmosphere quieted instantly.

All eyes turned toward him.

With expressions filled with respect and seriousness, the disciples bowed together. Led by Liu Qinghai and Duan Yingying, their voices echoed in unison. “Greetings, Senior Brother.”

Li Yun smiled faintly and returned the gesture with a slight bow. “Greetings, Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters.”

“Is everyone here?”

At that moment, the same authoritative voice resounded once more, and the Heaven Mandate Peak Head appeared within the hall.

“Greetings, Head.”

Led by Li Yun, all the disciples bowed respectfully to the Heaven Mandate Peak Head.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head’s gaze settled on Li Yun. A faint, unreadable light flickered within his eyes, as if he were seeing through him completely. After a brief moment, a trace of surprise appeared on his calm face, and then he broke into hearty laughter.

“Li Yun. Good. Very good. You have truly not disappointed me.”

Li Yun smiled lightly in response.

“The Head has placed great expectations on me. How could I dare to fall short of them?”

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head nodded, then shifted the topic.

“Do you have confidence for this tournament?”

Li Yun lifted his chin slightly, and a calm yet firm confidence appeared on his face.

“I am fully confident.”

“Good.”

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head’s smile deepened with satisfaction.

“Then I will wait to see you shine in the Four Peaks Tournament and bring glory to Heaven Mandate Peak.”

With that, he waved his sleeve and spoke in a commanding tone.

“Follow me.”

“Yes.”

As his voice fell, he led Li Yun and the other disciples out of the hall, their figures moving swiftly toward the Martial Battle Hall where the Four Peaks Tournament was to be held.

Today was a significant day.

From early morning, the entire Martial Battle Hall had already become crowded with people. To distinguish between the disciples of each peak, the hall had been divided into separate sections.

The eastern side was assigned to Earth Pillar Peak, the southern side to Profound Mystery Peak, and the northern side to Human Origin Peak. The western side, which had the least favorable position, belonged to Heaven Mandate Peak.

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head brought Li Yun and the others to their designated area. After ensuring they were settled, he left, as it was not appropriate for him to remain among the disciples. His place was on the elevated platform reserved for the heads of the four peaks.

Beneath that main platform, another raised platform had been arranged with ten seats.

Seated there were ten individuals, each dressed differently and carrying distinct auras. Their presence alone exuded strength and authority.

They were the top ten disciples of the Four Peaks.

“As expected of those who stand among the top ten disciples of the Four Peaks. Their strength is truly extraordinary.”

Li Yun’s gaze swept across the ten figures on the platform. His eyes narrowed slightly as a trace of seriousness appeared within them, accompanied by a rising spark of battle intent.

After a brief pause, he turned toward Liu Qinghai, who stood beside him.

“Junior Brother Qinghai, this is my first time participating in the Four Peaks Tournament, so I am not familiar with the rules. Could you explain them to me?”

“Of course.”

Liu Qinghai nodded and began to explain patiently.

“The Four Peaks Tournament is divided into groups. There are ten groups in total, and all participating disciples draw lots to determine their placement. Each group then goes through multiple rounds of battles, and those who remain standing at the end will earn the right to challenge the seeded participants of their group.”

He paused briefly before continuing.

“The seeded participants are the top ten Great Masters of the Four Peaks. Their group assignments are determined by their ranking on the Top Ten List. For example, Xiao Fanyun, who is ranked first, is placed in the first group. If you can defeat the seeded participant of your group, you will take their place and enter the Top Ten List.”

“After that, the top ten Great Masters will compete against one another. Anyone on the list can challenge those ranked above them, and if they win, they can claim a higher position. The higher your rank, the greater the rewards you will receive. The first place receives the most generous rewards, and the most valuable among them is the opportunity to become a True Disciple.”

Hearing this, Li Yun fell silent for a moment.

Then, a burning determination appeared in his eyes.

“First place… I must obtain it.”

This was not just a simple desire.

Everything he had done, every step he had taken to join the Martial Ascension Gate, had led to this moment. His goal had always been clear. He wanted to rise above all others within the sect, earn the chance to step into the Eastern Region, and from there advance even further to the Central Mainland, where the answers about his parents awaited him.

The first place in the Four Peaks Tournament would earn the right to become a True Disciple of the Martial Ascension Gate. Such a position represented the highest level a disciple could reach within the sect, reserved only for the most outstanding among all.

Because of this, Li Yun knew there was no room for hesitation. In this tournament, he had to give everything he had and fight for first place.

With that thought firmly settled in his mind, he turned to Liu Qinghai once again.

“Junior Brother Qinghai, tell me about the top ten Great Masters. I want to know who they are and what they are capable of.”

Although Li Yun was confident in his current strength, he remained calm and cautious. Those who could rise above countless inner sect disciples and claim a position on the Top Ten List were undoubtedly formidable opponents. Each of them possessed unique abilities, and if he wished to win, he needed to understand both himself and his enemies.

Liu Qinghai nodded and began to explain.

“The tenth-ranked is Bai Hao from Human Origin Peak. His cultivation is at the peak of the ninth level of the Xiantian Realm. The ninth-ranked is Li Xiao from Profound Mystery Peak, who is also at the ninth level of the Xiantian Realm. The sixth-ranked is Luo Chong from Earth Pillar Peak, and he too stands at the peak of the ninth level.”

He paused briefly before continuing.

“The top ten are divided into two tiers. Those ranked from sixth to tenth form the second tier, while those ranked in the top five belong to the first tier. The gap between these two tiers is significant. The top five are all at least at the Half Step Qi Sea Realm, and their strength is far beyond those in the second tier.”

“The fifth-ranked is Niu Lie from Human Origin Peak. He is at the Half Step Qi Sea Realm and possesses innate divine strength. He is also a body refining expert. With his natural power and powerful physique, even though he has not fully stepped into the Qi Sea Realm, his true combat ability can rival a first level Qi Sea Realm expert.”