Chapter 1098 - 503: Dust Settles! Top Ten!
The Cangxu Civilization is their common enemy.
Now that Jiang Ye has crippled Gusang, Bai Cantian feels immensely gratified.
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In the endless void, the Star River swirls and roils.
In the Celestial Battle Civilization’s camp, the various Venerables sit upon thrones of emptiness.
The atmosphere is suffocatingly tense.
Venerable Tian Cang is shrouded in black mist, his expression dark enough to drip water.
Gusang, a top genius of the Cangxu Civilization, has actually been crippled by Ye Jiang, losing his Martial Arts Foundation and being utterly eliminated!
This is not only a disgrace for the Cangxu Civilization, but also a massive loss of face for the Celestial Battle Civilization camp.
"Useless!"
"That fool Gusang." Venerable Tian Cang’s voice is icy and bone-chilling: "Couldn’t even take down a single Ye Jiang and ended up losing his foundation, utterly shaming the Cangxu Civilization."
He had calculated everything, yet hadn’t anticipated Gusang would lose so thoroughly, unable even to escape unscathed.
Ye Jiang’s prowess far exceeded his expectations.
"Tian Cang, don’t let it eat you up."
Beside him, Venerable Thunderstorm smirks sarcastically: "After all, not everyone can nurture top-tier geniuses; your Cangxu Civilization is only this capable."
"Indeed."
"I thought Gusang could kill Ye Jiang and eliminate the threat." Venerable Blazing Fire adds mockingly: "Unexpectedly, he was easily disposed of and became a laughingstock."
Venerable Tian Cang’s face grows darker with their teasing.
Anyone subjected to such repeated sarcasm would find it unbearable.
Sometimes, Venerable Tian Cang envies the atmosphere in the Cai Kun Civilization, where at least the venerables don’t constantly hurl sarcasm.
"But, on the other hand."
Venerable Thunderstorm suddenly shifts his tone: "Ye Jiang does seem to have some skill."
"With combat power at the peak of Demigod, he can easily break Gusang’s innate divine skill." For the first time, a look of seriousness appears in Venerable Thunderstorm’s eyes: "The Huanglong Civilization is truly hiding such a genius."
Venerable Blazing Fire also drops the sarcasm, becoming grave: "If this one isn’t eliminated, he will definitely become a major threat to our Celestial Battle Civilization camp in the future."
Earlier, they considered Ye Jiang a mere dark horse with luck, never taking him seriously.
Yet now, it seems Ye Jiang’s strength has already entered the ranks of top-tier geniuses, definitely not by mere chance.
The Huanglong Civilization already has deep roots, and now with the emergence of talents like Ye Jiang and Bai Cantian, if they are allowed to grow, they will surely suppress the various civilizations within the Celestial Battle Civilization camp in the future.
"Hmph!"
"Just a stroke of luck." Venerable Tian Cang snorts coldly: "When it comes to the top ten duels, Mo Tianlun will suppress him; this individual can’t stir up much trouble!"
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Elsewhere in the endless void, in the Cai Kun Civilization’s camp.
Several venerables sit in the void, their eyes fixed on the light screen of the Ancient Battlefield, with varied expressions.
"Hahaha! Well done."
"That kid Ye Jiang finally lived up to my expectations." Venerable Bai’s face is full of gratification.
He has always favored Ye Jiang, knowing this child harbors immense potential.
"Bai Qiong, you have quite the eye."
"Indeed, Ye Jiang’s combat power is formidable." Venerable Celestial Demon remarks appreciatively: "Whether it’s his Divine Body, Dharma Aspect, or mastery of the Laws, he possesses the strength to vie for the top five."
Venerable Yue’e also nods slightly: "Indeed, quite impressive."
The discerning eyes of the two venerables, their admiration is proof of Ye Jiang’s capabilities.
The smile on Venerable Bai’s face grows wider, but in the next moment, Venerable Celestial Demon’s words dampen his spirits with a bucket of cold water.
"However."
As Venerable Celestial Demon shifts his tone: "Striving for the top three will likely be quite challenging."
"Oh?" Venerable Bai looks at him: "What do you mean by this, Venerable Celestial Demon?"
Venerable Yue’e takes over, her gaze turning towards the figures of Lei Hao and Bingli on the light screen, slowly saying: "Venerable Bai, look at Lei Hao and Bingli."
"Lei Hao crushed Blood Shadow with a single palm, Bingli instantly killed Lingfeng in one move, both finishing the fight in mere moments without any fuss."
"But Ye Jiang’s duel with Gusang dragged on for quite a while, and though he eventually won, it also exposed the gap between him and Lei Hao and Bingli."
"Though the gap seems small, it is actually vast and bridging it is no easy task."
Venerable Bai follows their gaze.
On the light screen, Lei Hao stands with hands folded, his body shrouded in dormant Thunder Light, his expression indifferent; Bingli stands quietly, cold air swirling, unapproachable.
Both of them possess an aura of crushing everything, something Ye Jiang currently cannot match.
"The top three?"
"Indeed, very challenging." Venerable Bai sighs lightly.
Of course, he wishes for Ye Jiang and Bai Cantian to reach the top three, seizing the opportunity to Ascend to Divinity and bringing glory to the Huanglong Civilization.
But he also realizes that the power of Lei Hao and Bingli is too powerful, making it extremely difficult for Ye Jiang to surpass them.
"It’s a pity."
Beside him, Venerable Frost also speaks slowly: "In this Hundred-Star Divine War, the opportunities to Ascend to Divinity are only available to the top three."
"The rewards for the top ten, however, are far less impressive."
"Though Ye Jiang is strong, if he cannot make it to the top three, all his talent may be buried." Venerable Frost shakes his head slightly.
Ascending to Divinity is the ultimate pursuit of all demigods and the lifelong goal of these prodigies.
If the opportunity to Ascend to Divinity is lost because of a slight gap, it is indeed a great regret.
Venerable Bai remains silent, his gaze once again fixed on Ye Jiang’s figure in the light screen.
"Ye Jiang, Marquis of the Blue Sky."
"Can you create a miracle this time?" Venerable Bai gazes at the projection.
The venerables say no more, their eyes tightly locked on the light screen, silently waiting for the battle in the Ancient Battlefield to conclude.
Above the venerables, the small figure from the Cai Kun Civilization stays calm, even Ye Jiang’s recent performance hasn’t stirred the slightest ripple.