Chapter 2134 - 2134: Qualification Compet.i.tion in the Mystic Realm 5
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Gu Chaoyan paid him no attention.
The compet.i.tion had reached its climax.
It had been a stroke of misfortune that she had not ascended to the level of a Paragon. Consequently, she sought an alternate path to earn her ticket into the mystical realm.
This “method,” as it was dubbed, involved closely observing the mightiest contenders.
Her intention was to pinpoint their vulnerabilities and devise her own strategy to overcome them.
Despite the substantial gap in their cultivation levels, since she possessed the power of inheritance, her skills in fist techniques, palm-arts, and footwork could prove advantageous.
After an extended period of observation, she discerned that Shao Simiao was an exceptionally capable individual. While she held out hope of a future victory against him, for the present, she acknowledged the futility of such an attempt.
In the face of her inability to best Shao Simiao, Gu Chaoyan relinquished her notion of challenging him.
She persevered in her scrutiny of the others.
Her contemporaries were already entrenched as Paragons, rendering them virtually invincible from every angle.
However…
One individual caught her attention.
Even Ju Haocang, the second-ranking member of the Beastmaster Sect, fell short of Shao Simiao’s prowess. Nevertheless, he resembled a disciple birthed from the Fist Sect, which led to a deliberateness in his actions.
Another salient characteristic was his casual disregard and tendency to underestimate his adversaries.
In other words, he displayed an inclination to look down on his opponents.
Gu Chaoyan surmised that this avenue could potentially provide her with a breakthrough.
With her resolve firmly in place, Gu Chaoyan opted to pursue this approach directly.
She rose from her spot and proceeded toward the arena.
“Already?” Di Hongyun’s voice boomed incredulously. He struggled to fathom the unfolding situation.
The compet.i.tion was on the cusp of concluding.
The top five contenders remained unchanged from the previous year. No alterations had occurred.
As the Beastmaster Sect was on the brink of declaring the compet.i.tion’s outcome, Gu Chaoyan departed.
A glint of disappointment flickered in Lv Zhengyang’s eyes. He had hoped that his junior sister had heeded his advice and resolved not to partic.i.p.ate. Yet, her decision to partake remained unchanged.
Lv Zhengyang’s head shook subtly.
Had she embraced his counsel, he would have been more than willing to offer guidance within the confines of the Beastmaster Sect.
Should she continue to disregard his words, he would withdraw his support entirely.
“I’d like to test my mettle,” Gu Chaoyan a.s.serted, ascending the stage directly.
The quintet exchanged meaningful glances amongst themselves before focusing their attention on Gu Chaoyan.
Then her gaze found Lv Zhengyang.
“If Junior Sister wishes to test her skills, I shall be her opponent,” Lv Zhengyang declared serenely, soaring onto the platform.
The disciples who had been preparing to depart reversed their steps, their attention rekindled toward the stage.
One contender was their audacious Junior Sister. The other was their fifth-ranked Senior Brother who maintained this position year after year.
The outcome, it seemed, was all but predetermined.
Gu Chaoyan’s eyes locked onto Lv Zhengyang, and a slight shake of her head followed. “Senior Brother Zhengyang, I intend to challenge Senior Brother Ju, not you.”
“What?” Lv Zhengyang’s brows furrowed in confusion. What was the implication behind her words?
Did she consider him the weakest link among the five?
With a composed countenance slipping away, Lv Zhengyang descended without uttering a single word.
Once they were off the stage, Lv Zhengyang’s discontent found voice. “Senior
Brother Ju, she intends to challenge you.”
“Preferring to challenge me instead of the fifth-ranked contender? This junior sister is quite audacious!” Ju Haocang’s response bore no anger, only a sense of amus.e.m.e.nt. As someone above Lv Zhengyang’s standing, he saw no qualms in meeting the challenge.
Lv Zhengyang’s visage darkened upon hearing Ju Haocang’s words..