Supreme Dragon Martial Soul-Chapter 311: First Place, Mysterious Reward!

The first group of matches was down to the final three rounds.

As Qin Yun announced the continuation of the competition, the disciples whose names were called ascended to the stage one after another and began their duels.

However, after the peak battle between Luo Cheng and Qi Guyun, most of the crowd lost interest in the other matches. Their gazes were largely fixed on Luo Cheng, discussing the series of events that had just unfolded.

None of this mattered to Luo Cheng. Having defeated Qi Guyun, the title of the Outer Sect’s number one was now indisputably his. Surely, no one else would want to challenge him.

Leaping down from the shattered stage, Luo Cheng moved toward his master Chen Xuan and the Fifth Elder, who were waiting nearby.

"Luo Cheng, who would’ve thought you were hiding such ability—comprehending the Human Sword Integration and cultivating Dragon Power! Even Qi Guyun wasn’t your match! Brilliant, simply brilliant! Now I finally understand what that phrase means!"

The Fifth Elder burst into hearty laughter.

Chen Xuan’s mood was equally buoyant. He looked at Luo Cheng with a peculiar glint in his eyes.

Luo Cheng’s performance today truly exceeded his expectations!

No—it had exceeded everyone’s expectations!

Luo Cheng chuckled and voiced his curiosity: "Master, what’s the relationship between Supreme Elder Qingkui and Senior Sister Yun Mengli?"

Chen Xuan explained, "Yun Mengli’s master is a disciple of Supreme Elder Qingkui. You were introduced into the sect by Yun Mengli, so officially speaking, you’re considered a junior under Supreme Elder Qingkui."

Luo Cheng nodded, finally understanding why she had given him a welcoming gift.

The Fifth Elder laughed and said, "Three bottles of Awakening God Pills mean little to a Supreme Elder but are immensely valuable for you. At the Tongxuan Realm’s Third Layer, you can open the Heavenly Gate and nourish your Divine Soul. These pills can help you rapidly enhance your cultivation!"

"And that Token! It’s Supreme Elder Qingkui’s personal Token. The fact that she gifted it to you shows how much she values you."

Luo Cheng smiled and said, "She likely values Yun Mengli more."

He was no fool—many things quickly clicked into place for him.

Though his performance today was outstanding, it wouldn’t be enough to earn the Supreme Elder’s favor.

The only explanation was that it was related to Yun Mengli.

Chen Xuan hadn’t expected Luo Cheng to figure this out and chuckled:

"That doesn’t matter. You killed Qi Guyun, and Jin Min surely won’t let this slide. With this Token, at least on the surface, Jin Min wouldn’t dare act against you."

"However, Nangong Jue is currently the most likely candidate to succeed the Sect Master’s position. The Crown Prince Hall’s influence is formidable and ever-growing, especially within the Inner Sect, where many disciples pledge allegiance to Jin Min and his group. When you eventually become an Inner Sect disciple, you’ll need to tread carefully."

Luo Cheng couldn’t help but laugh: "Looks like I’ve already offended the future Sect Master before even entering the Inner Sect."

The Fifth Elder shook his head and responded cryptically: "Not necessarily. When Yun Mengli emerges from seclusion, things may change."

Luo Cheng was puzzled: "Senior Sister Yun Mengli?"

The Fifth Elder realized he had said too much and diverted the topic: "Do you know the new Pavilion Master of Lingyun Pavilion?"

At this moment, Ah Mu and the other person had returned to the VIP suite.

Luo Cheng smiled and replied, "I guess I share some connection with her!"

Chen Xuan remarked, "Throughout history, many are eager to offer congratulations in times of success but rare are those who provide aid in moments of crisis. This person intervened at a critical moment—you must express your gratitude to her properly."

"I understand."

Luo Cheng nodded, gazing at the graceful figure in the suite, his eyes shimmering with light.

The matches were still ongoing.

By this stage, most participating disciples had a good understanding of each other’s capabilities, leading many to avoid engaging altogether.

Combined with the deaths and injuries of Qi Guyun and others, the reduced number of participants sped up the competition’s pace.

Before long, the eleventh round concluded.

Then came the twelfth round.

As Luo Cheng had anticipated, all his opponents chose to forfeit outright.

With each successive duel wrapping up on stage, the first group of matches reached its conclusion.

Due to the deaths of Qi Guyun and several others, vacancies emerged in the Top Hundred List. Replacements were chosen from the later rounds, resulting in an additional ten or so matches.

As the sun dipped toward the horizon, the Top Hundred List was finally finalized.

Ranked by points, the person in first place was Luo Cheng—the sole competitor with an undefeated record.

Second place went to Xu Bingyi, third to Qin Yan, and fourth to Lin Xiaoyun, who missed the final two rounds due to grievous injuries from a severed arm.

Following them were Yu Yue, Lin Zhidong, Lu Chen, Han Feiyu, and Gu Zhan! ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

The tenth disciple was Chen Lingyu!

Thanks to the deaths of Qi Guyun, Xu Qifeng, and Tu Shan, Chen Lingyu, who originally ranked among the weakest in the group, managed to make it into the top ten.

As the rankings were confirmed, the names on the Jade Ranking Wall shifted accordingly, with the top name prominently displayed as Luo Cheng—exalted and admired by all!

"Wow! Outer Sect’s first place!"

"What a pitch-black dark horse! He just kept outshining everyone!"

"This year’s Xuanyuan Sect Outer Sect tournament was full of twists and turns! Totally worth attending!"

"Absolutely! Who could’ve imagined that the first place would go to some unknown kid who awakened a Wasted Martial Soul!"

"He’s become famous overnight!"

Although many had expected this, the moment the rankings were announced, the plaza erupted in a deafening uproar!

Tuoba Lie laughed uproariously: "Luo Cheng, you really nailed it! You said you’d take first place, and you did!"

Luo Cheng smiled faintly, looking at his name atop the Jade Ranking Wall as memories surged of the promise he had made to Yun Mengli when he entered the Outer Sect.

Yun Mengli had asked him to earn the title of one of the Outer Sect’s top ten disciples!

Today, he didn’t just secure a place among the top ten—he claimed the number one position! He was now the undisputed king of the Outer Sect!

"I wonder how Senior Sister Yun Mengli will react to this news when she emerges from seclusion. And my grandfather and father..."

Luo Cheng clenched his fists, his heart brimming with excitement.

Chen Lingyu, who had also entered the top ten, was equally thrilled. As she looked at the Jade Ranking Wall, a thought struck her, and she said:

"Luo Cheng, this year’s Outer Sect first-place winner will receive 50,000 Essence Energy Pills, ten Awakening God Pills, and the privilege to learn an Advanced Technique. Aside from that, there’s also an additional mysterious reward! I wonder what it will be!"

Tuoba Lie smacked his lips, "With such generous prizes, that mysterious reward must be extraordinary!"

Luo Cheng was equally eager to learn about the mysterious reward.

At that moment, the Great Elder Qin Yun slowly rose and announced in a resonant voice:

"This year’s Xuanyuan Sect Outer Sect competition has concluded successfully. Regarding the prizes, the Essence Energy Pills will be credited into your Identity Tokens, while the techniques and elixirs can be collected at the Outer Sect Hall!"

Tuoba Lie couldn’t wait and shouted, "Great Elder, isn’t there supposed to be a mysterious reward for the first-place winner? What is it?"

Immediately, everyone’s gaze shifted toward Qin Yun, their curiosity about the mysterious reward palpable.

Qin Yun’s lips twitched involuntarily.

The mysterious reward was indeed exceptionally rich, more so than ever before—and originally intended for Qi Guyun!

No one could’ve anticipated Qi Guyun’s defeat at the hands of Luo Cheng!

With a silent sigh, Qin Yun regained his composure and declared:

"Indeed, there is a mysterious reward. This year’s Outer Sect first-place winner will earn the chance to enter the Inner Sect Washing Body Pond for cultivation!"

"Entering the Washing Body Pond for cultivation!"

"Good heavens! They’re awarding access to the Washing Body Pond! Is it real?!"

The moment Qin Yun spoke, the plaza erupted once again.

Countless disciples turned their gazes toward Luo Cheng—some astonished, others stunned, but most filled with envy and jealousy. Their fervent gazes resembled a pack of wolves discovering fresh prey!