C328 Endless Challenge!(1)

For years, the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association had been a stage for many, yet some couldn't hold out until the Ultimate Battle. This fact sent shockwaves through the island's inhabitants.

The top spot on the leaderboard made it clear to everyone that Moh Lunhui was the mastermind behind it all. As a result, people looked at him with a mix of awe and seriousness. Initially, many doubted whether the two prodigies, Woo Zhengyang and Moh Lunhui, were as formidable as their reputations suggested. Now, they were relieved they hadn't crossed paths with Moh Lunhui.

After entering the island, Moh Lunhui quickly located Woo Zhengyang. With a cold smile, he strode toward him. The crowd, previously buzzing with chatter, fell silent at the sight. Everyone knew these two were arch-rivals, and anticipation for their clash was high.

Though the Ultimate Battle hadn't begun, preventing any fighting on the island, Moh Lunhui pushed past Qian Banruo and Fu Chuan to stand face-to-face with Woo Zhengyang, mere inches apart. Their intense standoff had everyone holding their breath for Woo Zhengyang.

Despite Woo Zhengyang's low score, which was an undeniable fact, people were unsure about his chances. In the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association, points were a true measure of strength.

At that moment, Moh Lunhui suddenly raised his right hand and sneered, "You took two of my fingers, so I'll take your life!"

The crowd gasped in shock. They only just noticed that Moh Lunhui's right hand, which had been hidden in his wide sleeve, was missing both the index and middle fingers. From his words, it was clear that Woo Zhengyang was responsible for this.

Even Tang Xiaoyue and Fu Chuan widened their eyes in surprise. Woo Zhengyang and Qian Banruo were not ones to boast, so they hadn't mentioned this incident. Like everyone else, they assumed that Woo Zhengyang and Moh Lunhui, these two arch-rivals, hadn't crossed paths. But not only had they met, they had also fought.

The outcome of their encounter was completely unexpected. Moh Lunhui, the top-ranked fighter, had actually been defeated by Woo Zhengyang, who even took two of his fingers! This meant that Moh Lunhui's supposedly unbeatable attack had been broken by Woo Zhengyang!

Anyone who had underestimated Woo Zhengyang before was now forced to reconsider their opinion. As the crowd was still reeling from this revelation, the Ultimate Battle of the Heavenly Martial Dao Discussing Great Association began!

The rules of the Ultimate Battle were straightforward: each participant had three chances to challenge others, starting from the highest rank to the lowest. Higher-ranked individuals could challenge anyone below them, while lower-ranked ones could only challenge the person directly above them. Winning allowed a participant to continue challenging, but losing counted as using one of their chances.

While this seemed fair, it was actually quite challenging for those with fewer points and lower rankings.

Just like in a competition, to claim the top spot, you first have to challenge the second place, then the first. Similarly, if you're in fifth place, you start by challenging the fourth, and so on. Each battle takes a toll—can you handle two, five, or even ten matches? Even if you make it to ten, how much strength will you have left?

There's an added twist in the Ultimate Battle: the top ten ranked individuals have a special privilege. If they lose a match, they don't lose their ranking outright; instead, they swap places with their opponent. This gives them a chance to come back stronger. So, while early rankings are temporary, they're crucial.

For those at the bottom, opportunities are slim. Many join the Ultimate Battle just to watch the excitement, knowing the top ten is out of reach. Still, it's a fair system in its own way, ensuring the efforts of the top contenders aren't wasted. Securing enough points early on is key to climbing higher.

Moh Lunhui holds the top spot, and when the Ultimate Battle begins, his badge lights up, signaling his right to challenge. Typically, those at the top of the Ranking Tower don't make the first move. Being number one, they can wait for others to challenge them. Even if they lose once, they have a chance to reclaim their position.

No one could predict how Moh Lunhui would choose this time. He and Woo Zhengyang were long-time rivals, and Moh had just vowed revenge. Now, as they stood facing each other, it wouldn't surprise anyone if he decided to challenge Woo Zhengyang.

"I want to challenge!" Moh Lunhui declared, as expected.

As his words echoed, the golden glow swirling around the Ranking Tower suddenly became agitated. Streams of golden light began to converge at the front of the tower, and before long, a golden platform formed in mid-air outside the tower.

The so-called golden platform was essentially a layer of golden light suspended in the air. Moh Lunhui, holding his jade plate, gracefully descended onto this golden stage.

Standing on the shimmering platform, Moh Lunhui surveyed his surroundings. His gaze lingered briefly on Woo Zhengyang before shifting elsewhere.

The crowd was puzzled. As the top-ranked contender, wasn't he supposed to challenge Woo Zhengyang?