NOVEL WEB Chapter 1057: Rising in the Rankings
Many people saw that Chen Yu's secret technique had ended and thought he was bluffing earlier.
"His secret technique time is over, and there might be a weakness period. Let's see how Chen Yu handles Senior Brother Geng's third move."
"Indeed, Senior Brother Geng failed with the first two moves. The third move is sure to be his real effort."
There were whispers all around, most people hoping to see Chen Yu's miserable defeat.
In fact, they didn't believe Chen Yu could win.
After all, Geng Handong is a figure on the Heavenly Martial List!
Chen Yu was just a new disciple who had only been in the sect for a year.
Suddenly.
There was an uproar all around.
Geng Handong flipped his hand over to reveal an ice pearl. The cold air emanated, freezing everything around.
"That's the 'Thousand Cold Bead'!"
"Senior Brother Geng cultivates the technique known as 'Thousand Cold and Ice Technique,' which has a secret skill that extracts cold power from extremely cold objects and condenses it into the 'Thousand Cold Bead,' enhancing the power of combat skills."
People remembered the scene of Geng Handong challenging Zhong Yue, the original ninety-ninth on the Heavenly Martial List.
Geng Handong summoned a total of ten Thousand Cold Beads, amplifying his combat skill power, the equivalent of ten killer moves, which repelled Zhong Yue and took his place.
Bang! Crk!
Geng Handong crushed the ice bead in his hand, releasing a surge of extreme cold energy, which he controlled perfectly.
A thick beam of ice light appeared in his hand, emitting rays of light that immediately turned the surrounding ice into ash.
The ice beam gradually contracted, eventually becoming as thick as a thumb, exuding an even more terrifying aura.
"This way, I won't kill you."
Geng Handong said coldly.
After speaking, he struck with his palm.
Whoosh!
A thumb-thick ray of extreme ice light pierced through the void, shattering everything in its path as it rushed towards Chen Yu.
This extreme ice ray's cold power was astonishing, seemingly able to freeze and shatter everything. If it hit Chen Yu, even with his defense, it would inevitably pierce through him.
So Geng Handong concentrated the attack to avoid killing Chen Yu.
He was using strength to oppress the weak. If he accidentally killed Chen Yu, a disciple of the Sect Master, the punishment would be severe.
Chen Yu, targeted by the extreme ice ray, did not move a single step.
In the eyes of the crowd, he couldn't dodge and could only admit defeat.
But suddenly.
The gold-white patterns on Chen Yu's right hand burst into bright light, transforming into a massive beast claw, cast entirely from divine gold, exuding the ancient and formidable pressure of a Holy Beast.
White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw!
Whoosh! Hiss!
Suddenly, as Chen Yu's claw swung, an incredibly dazzling light flashed through the void, followed by five brilliant slashes tearing through space.
"What's this!"
The three people from the White Tiger Sacred Clan in the crowd were completely stunned.
At this moment, the beast claw's phantom on Chen Yu's hand was precisely the White Tiger Sacred Claw!
The White Tiger Sacred Claw is the symbol of the White Tiger Sacred Clan. Many clan members spend their lives cultivating these claws to make them indestructible and able to crush everything.
But now, a human had simulated the White Tiger Sacred Claw!
"It must be 'Four Symbols Divine Body'!"
Ling Ting had learned some aspects about the 'Four Symbols Divine Body' from those in high positions.
Only this cultivation technique could explain how Chen Yu simulated the White Tiger Sacred Claw!
Bang! Boom!
The five golden and white brilliant slashes radiated a powerful and domineering aura, sweeping out and slicing the extreme ice ray.
In an instant, the extreme ice ray was cut into five pieces, severed into several segments.
The extreme ice ray, split into pieces, naturally lost much of its power.
Chen Yu extended the White Tiger Sacred Claw, and the moment the segments of the extreme ice ray arrived, he fiercely grasped them.
Bang!
Golden light exploded, and the pieces of the extreme ice ray were blocked and crushed into powder.
Elsewhere, Geng Handong didn't anticipate that Chen Yu, without his secret technique, could unleash such a powerful and sharp attack.
Bang!
As the five slashes closed in, he hurriedly summoned a frigid storm for defense.
When the storm dissipated, two blood marks appeared on Geng Handong's shoulder.
Blood flowed out, instantly freezing into ice!
The three moves ended, and the entire area fell silent!
No one could have predicted that the three-move gamble would end like this.
Geng Handong unleashed his killer move, and Chen Yu displayed an even stronger technique.
In the clash of strengths, Chen Yu triumphed, Geng Handong was injured, and the wounds were so vivid, drawing attention.
"Chen Yu... wins!"
The steward in charge of the Sky Martial Battle Platform paused for a moment, then announced the result.
"He won!"
Chen Yu's White Tiger Sacred Claw vanished, and he smiled.
As expected of the 'Four Symbols Divine Body,' the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw focuses on purely powerful attacks, standing unyielding against Geng Handong's killer move on the Heavenly Martial List.
"I lost."
Geng Handong said in a daze.
He never expected to be completely defeated in this three-move gamble!
When Chen Yu used "Falling Star," he thought Chen Yu might barely withstand his three moves, seeing it as the worst scenario.
But the final result was Chen Yu faced him head-on, unscathed, and instead injured him!
At this moment.
"Geng Handong of the Heavenly Martial List is defeated... Chen Yu becomes the new ninety-ninth on the Heavenly Martial List!"
The steward solemnly declared.
What?
The crowd came back to their senses, realizing Chen Yu had ascended to the Heavenly Martial List?
Chen Yu also looked confused. How did he make it onto the Heavenly Martial List?
He had made a gamble with Geng Handong, where enduring three moves meant winning and receiving twenty Profound Meaning Gems.
If unable to catch it, slap face five times.
But now, how did he make it onto the Heavenly Martial List?
"According to your wager, indeed there was no substitution on the Heavenly Martial List ranking. But the Sky Martial Battle Platform has its rules, Nephew Chen, you injured Geng Handong without a significant injury to yourself. According to the rules of the Sky Martial Battle Platform, you are considered to have defeated Geng Handong and will replace his spot."
The steward saw Chen Yu's confusion and explained.
The wager between Chen Yu and Geng Handong was only about loss and win.
If Chen Yu merely accepted Geng Handong's three moves, then he would only have won the bet.
But he injured Geng Handong, which was not mentioned in the wager.
According to the rules of the Sky Martial Battle Platform, in the duel between Chen Yu and Geng Handong, three moves were exchanged, with the latter injured, thus marking a victory, hence Chen Yu replaces the spot.
If he only took three moves without wounding Geng Handong, they wouldn't have been distinguished as winner or loser according to the rules of the Sky Martial Battle Platform, and the spot wouldn't be replaced.
The wager was about loss and win, but combat also has victory and defeat.
"Number ninety-nine on the Heavenly Martial List?"
After astonishment, Chen Yu was pleasantly surprised.
If he had not wanted to test the power of the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw in the end, he might not have injured Geng Handong, thus wouldn't have ascended the Heavenly Martial List.
"This..."
Qin Wentian's face turned ashen.
This originally was an event extremely unfavorable to Chen Yu.
Chen Yu's reputation was tainted, he would suffer the humiliation of losing face for the Sect Master, and then be expelled from the sect.
But Chen Yu carved out a path, gaining fame and ascending the Heavenly Martial List!
This matter will definitely stir the Heavenly Martial Sect, as Chen Yu's actions surprisingly brought honor to the Sect Master's name.
"I defeated Zhong Yue, replaced her, stayed on the Heavenly Martial List for over a year, just to descend now. Seems I became complacent after getting on the list."
Geng Handong said self-deprecatingly, turning away.
Today's battle was beyond Geng Handong's expectations, he lost not only the wager but also to Chen Yu.
"I'll give you twenty pieces of Profound Meaning crystals."
Before leaving, he said to Chen Yu.
Because he currently couldn't gather up twenty pieces of Profound Meaning crystals.
Three battles ended.
Chen Yu won all three.
At this moment, even the senior disciples who were resentful, could only swallow their displeasure.
In the distance of the valley, within a pavilion.
Two extremely handsome men were sipping tea.
"He actually won!"
The teacups in both hands paused in mid-air.
"Hong Xiuyuan, your junior brother is exceptional, joining for only a year and now on the Heavenly Martial List."
A fair-skinned man with jade-like face and slightly curved pale red lips said.
"Indeed beyond my expectations."
Hong Xiuyuan lowered the teacup.
As far as he knew, Chen Yu had joined for a year, secluded himself, never consulted the Master, nor opted for Heavenly Martial Sect's cultivation technique.
Precisely for this reason, he expected Chen Yu to fail, waiting to clean up the mess.
Regardless, Chen Yu is still the Sect Master's disciple.
"Besides this Chen Yu, Qin Wentian also possesses extraordinary talent, seems the Heavenly Martial List will undergo major changes in these ten years."
The handsome man across from him said.
Simultaneously, he thought his Master was right; the Sect Master had picked up the two best seedlings without paying much price.
"Brother Zuo you worry too much; even if the list undergoes changes, it won't affect your third place on the Heavenly Martial List."
Hong Xiuyuan said indifferently, "Thank you for the tea, I need to report the result to Master."
He stood up and vanished in a leap.
The handsome man took a sip of tea, opened his mouth and said, "Luo, will you join me for tea?"
A green-haired woman appeared suddenly atop a hill.
"To be invited by Young Master Qingyang is indeed an honor, but the little sister has other matters."
Green-haired woman "Luo Yulian," gently smiled and floated away.
Prince Xuyang "Hong Xiuyuan," Young Master Qingyang "Zuo Zhushan," the two handsome men in Heavenly Martial Sect, both are top ten strong contenders of the Heavenly Martial List.
...
Lin Yuxuan paced back and forth in the cave residence.
She desperately wanted to know how Chen Yu resolved the matter, to see Chen Yu's attitude and thoughts.
But she couldn't face him personally, otherwise the matter would become more chaotic, the betrothal affair would be thoroughly exposed.
Lin Yuxuan's gaze flickered, she took out a token, receiving a message.
"Chen Yu broke through to Mid-stage Condensed Star and defeated Zhang Chen!"
When Lin Yuxuan received this result, she was quite shocked.
A year ago, when Chen Yu first entered, he won luckily with one move; a definite failure against Zhang Chen absolutely.
But now a year later, he unexpectedly defeated the senior disciple Zhang Chen, the progress is indeed astonishing.
After waiting for a while, Lin Yuxuan received a message from "Luo Yulian."
"He actually defeated another senior disciple!"
Lin Yuxuan was slightly astonished.
Two battles two victories!
This result surprises anyone.
"These two men are my admirers, could Chen Yu's intent be..."
Lin Yuxuan's face darkened slightly.
Chen Yu's consecutive victories against two senior disciples probably meant he's proving he can be together with her.
Continuing this way, the rumors of her being with Chen Yu will solidify.
"No, I need to clarify in person."
After much thought, Lin Yuxuan made a decision.
Just then, she received yet another message: "Sister Yuxuan, this Chen Yu is remarkable, accepted Geng Handong's wager and won in the end, besides...I think, except for slightly poor character, everything else is rather fine, hehe."
"Heavenly Martial List, ninety-nine, Chen Yu!"
Lin Yuxuan stood frozen, her pink jade lips parted slightly.