On Giant Whale Island, a storm was brewing.
The 16 contestants, including Xiao Han, who were competing for the 1650th position in the Hex Hero Ranking Competition, had all entered Giant Whale Island.
At this time, the sky was gradually turning dark.
Under the blood-red setting sun, there was a valley with withered vines wrapped around green stones on the island.
Birds were returning to their nests.
Fallen leaves were falling, and the environment was a little desolate.
However, in such a valley, there were as many as 16 powerhouses of the Human Clan!
These 16 people were all Hex Heroes who were the mainstays of the world today!
Although among them, there were no Hex Heroes ranked within the top 1000, but they were the most promising competitors for the Hex Heroes in the future!
All of their experiences were immortal legends. They had killed countless beasts and made great contributions to the world.
They were all geniuses among geniuses, outstanding.
If the geniuses who participated in the Hex Hero Trial Competition were described as semi-finished products, then the 16 people in front of them were all finished products that had been sculpted by blood and fire.
The geniuses who died and died were no longer geniuses. No one would remember them. Only the geniuses who were alive, who had experienced many cruel battles and still stood tall, were the real geniuses.
Now, these 16 people were either crouching like tigers or coiling dragons, or standing like lone cranes, or standing straight like javelins, or sitting cross-legged, or resting with their eyes closed, or walking around.
Each of them had a fierce and threatening aura, as if they could pierce through anything, break anything, and crush anything.
They were extremely powerful.
Moreover, a few of them had a feeling that they were about to break through the void, fly away with the wind, or even break out of their cocoons and become butterflies. They gave people an unparalleled spiritual pressure.
There were similar marks on the Emperor of the Sun.
Xiao Han knew that these were the signs of a possible breakthrough.
They were the signs of ascending from the Acupoint Expanding Realm to the Talisman Transforming Realm.
A thin line.
Maybe in this competition, there was a possibility of a breakthrough.
In fact, the Hex Heroes who participated in the ranking competition were not purely for the ranking, but more to accumulate experience and gain valuable experience from talking to the strong, so that they could break through to the next realm.
Xiao Han casually sat on a protruding rock, and kept observing his opponents from the corner of his eyes.
Among the fifteen opponents, there were three women.
According to the information Xiao Han had obtained, the three women were Lu Wenying, who was ranked 1,777 on the Daemon Ranking, fairy Hao Yue, who was ranked 1,802, and Luo Fanghua, who was ranked 2,002.
The three women were either graceful and noble, ethereal and graceful, or valiant and formidable-looking, and they were truly a perfect match for each other. Each of them had their own charm and bearing.
A black-robed, long-haired man with lightning crackling in his hair appeared. His eyes were clear and bright, and his appearance was otherworldly. Lightning from the Nine Heavens formed runes around his body, and all types of lightning dragons, lightning snakes, and lightning birds continuously appeared and disappeared. He spoke for the first time, breaking the oppressive atmosphere.
"I heard that the chief examiner of the Ranking Competition this time is an ancient giant. I wonder when he came to Giant Whale Island."
"Perhaps they've already arrived here, and are secretly observing us." Lu Wenying, one of the three women, smiled sweetly. Her entire body was covered in mist, and her style was unmatched.
"Tang Fang, you've improved a lot these past few years.
You've also finished expanding your meridians 10 times, and you're preparing to transform your true qi into a talisman.
Heh, Tang Fang, you're born with a lightning bloodline. You can summon the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning to kill your enemies. Once you transform your true qi into a talisman, it'll definitely be a lightning talisman. That'll be impressive. "
"Heh, Wenying, likewise. You've also improved by leaps and bounds." The black-robed, long-haired man with lightning crackling at his hair smiled modestly.
"Born with a lightning bloodline is nothing special.
After entering the Talisman Transformation realm, who's stronger and who's weaker mainly depends on your accumulation and foundation.
Tang Fang, you expanded your meridians 10 times, 43 times. Heh, in terms of accumulation, you're still a little immature. "The Emperor of the Sun smiled awkwardly.
"Oh?
Emperor of the Sun, you expanded your meridians 10 times, 47 times. Very impressive! "
Tang Fang's expression changed. "Yes, you expanded your meridians four times more than me. However, if we really fight, you probably won't be my opponent!
I was born with a lightning bloodline, and cultivating the Nine Heavens Divine Lightning True Qi complements each other. Ever since I started cultivating, I've rarely met an opponent! "
"Hahahaha.
Tang Fang, don't worry. In this ranking competition, if we have a battle, I, the Emperor of the Sun, will definitely accompany you.
I'll also let you witness the power of the Great Sun Heart Sutra. "The Emperor of the Sun laughed coldly.
"Alright, let's not quarrel.
Although we're all arrogant and unruly, and no one is willing to submit to anyone easily, but I have to say that everyone has improved greatly. If we really fight, no one can say for sure that they'll win.
Hmm, let's not argue. Since we're all here, if we want to fight, we'll have plenty of opportunities to do so. "
A middle-aged man with a straight nose and a square mouth said with a faint smile. His aura was smooth and flawless, and he was deep and unfathomable.
This person's words were extremely appropriate, as though he had considered every issue, and all the details were extremely thorough.
He looked at the big picture in everything, and his words were also very graceful. He had the demeanor of a natural leader.
"This is the Devil Hero Ranking, ranked 1811, Zhuge Xing."
Xiao Han looked at the middle-aged man, and with a slight scan of the Devil Hero Token, he knew the background of this person.
"We're all old comrades, and also old opponents.
To be able to cultivate to this level, which one of us is mediocre?
In a few years, all of you must have made great progress.
The ranking of the last 'Ten Years Holy War' can now be completely overturned.
We must rearrange the ranking.
However, there are still a few years before the next 'Ten Years Holy War' … I've long been itching to fight.
In this ranking challenge, let me test the extent of everyone's progress.
Those who don't make great progress will definitely be replaced by the latecomers.
Survival of the fittest. "
The Thousand Sword Gentleman, ranked 1788 on the Devil Hero Ranking, said coldly and arrogantly. The sword qi all over his body was like a rainbow, emitting the spirit of a sword cultivator from the inside out. He would rather break than bend in pursuit of victory.
"Hehehe …" The Seven Nights Devil Young Master, ranked 1700 on the Devil Hero Ranking, laughed sinisterly and did not speak.
"Hahahahaha …" Loud laughter sounded. It came from Ying Zhantian.
20 years ago, Ying Zhantian had already occupied the 1458th place on the Devil Hero Ranking.
With his hands behind his back, his eyes were like a god's, and his aura was like that of an ancient demonic bird. There was no one, no one, no one, no one, no one could compete with him. It was as though he was a natural king, and his aura was disdainful of the world.
His laughter contained endless mockery.
"This time, I, Ying Zhantian, will definitely take this ranking.
Hahahaha, this is the first gift that I, Ying Zhantian, have returned to the martial world.
This is also a ranking that I, Ying Zhantian, deserve.
Don't argue. Your strength is not enough, so don't be delusional. In this ranking challenge, you are all just foils and embellishments.
Hahahaha … "
"Oh?
Ying Zhantian?
Yes, 20 years ago, you were ranked first on the Devil Hero Ranking. But 20 years have passed, and the world has changed. Many things are no longer under your control.
We may not necessarily lose to you. "Xiong Baishan, ranked first on the Devil Hero Ranking, was the first to shout.
"Humph!
I won't argue with you juniors. When the competition starts, I will make all of you bow down to me!
I, Ying Zhantian, am destined to be invincible and take back everything that belongs to me! "Ying Zhantian's tone was very arrogant, with a kind of majestic and domineering arrogance.
At this moment, Ying Zhantian's eyes turned and found that Xiao Han was staring at him intently.
"Oh?
You are the young Devil Hero Xiao Han who has been in the limelight recently, right?
I heard that you killed a high-level Demon Emperor, so you were recognized by the higher-ups. They made an exception to let you participate in the Devil Hero Ranking Challenge that you are not qualified to participate in.
Hahaha … I see that you are only about 20 years old. It hasn't been long since you became a Devil Hero, and you are already in the limelight everywhere … Even if you have some talent, you are still too immature.
This game is not something that you can afford to play. "Ying Zhantian's attitude towards Xiao Han was full of undisguised disdain.
Xiao Han smiled faintly.
"Whether or not I can afford to play this game is not up to you to decide.
Ying Zhantian, right?
Senior Devil Hero, you have dominated the world since 20 years ago. However, you have to be careful this time. Otherwise, there is a possibility of failure. "
"Oh?
You talk back to me like this?
Interesting, very interesting.
Well, Xiao Han, Xiao Han.
I, Ying Zhantian, will now completely remember you.
You are really tough.
But you are still too weak at the moment. It is true that your bones are hard, but your strength is weak and your bones are hard. Disaster is imminent.
You better pray for yourself now. Don't meet me in this competition, otherwise, I will teach you how to behave. "Ying Zhantian grinned a few times, a cold murderous intent flashing in his eyes.
Xiao Han did not care.
But he did not say anything more.
Lu Wenying was very friendly. She stood beside Xiao Han, tilted her head and smiled at Xiao Han, whispering, "Xiao Han, senior Devil Heroes like Ying Zhantian are the most aloof. You are still young and your realm is far below his. It is not wise for you to be so arrogant in front of him …" As she spoke, Lu Wenying's voice was as thin as gossamer, so low that only Xiao Han could hear it. "Xiao Han, this person is famous for being narrow-minded. You have to be more careful in the competition to prevent him from retaliating against you."
"Thank you for the reminder, Senior Lu." Xiao Han thanked her repeatedly.
"Ah!
Why are you calling me Senior! "Lu Wenying actually lost her composure when she heard this." Am I that old? "
Xiao Han was embarrassed.
But he thought to himself, 'All of you here are probably much older than me, aren't you?
At least several times older than me! '
At this moment!
"Well, all the contestants have arrived at Giant Whale Island. So, the competition for the 1650th seat in this year's Devil Hero Ranking Challenge will begin."
A voice that could be called mighty rang out in the sky.
In an instant, all 16 people in the valley, including Xiao Han, felt a powerful wave of True Energy emanating from it. This True Energy seemed to envelop the entire Giant Whale Island within it.
Xiao Han could not help but look up, and was instantly horrified!
In the sky, like a mirage, a figure that was a thousand feet tall appeared!
This figure was like an ancient Buddha or a deity, worthy of worship.
Then, a huge aura engulfed the entire Giant Whale Island!
But soon, the three hundred meter tall figure in the sky shrank. In the end, a middle-aged man walked down from the sky. He wore white clothes that fluttered like the clouds.
The aura on his body was unfathomable. Furthermore, it felt as if he had never cultivated in martial arts at first glance.
His entire body exuded a natural and natural aura, as if he had returned to his true self.
Following his appearance, there was an ethereal sound in the sky and on the ground. It was hazy, indistinct, and full of artistic conception.
But it was very strange. Although there was no fluctuation of vital energy from this middle-aged man, the entire Giant Whale Island was filled with the fluctuation of vital energy. It was extremely mysterious.
Moreover, there was a peerless majesty that could not be concealed between his eyebrows. Every movement of his body emitted a huge aura.
This aura did not seem to be brewed by any vital energy or cultivation method, but the aura emitted by the middle-aged man himself.
It was as if every cell in his body was filled with an irresistible aura.
In the valley, the auras created by the sixteen people, including Xiao Han, instantly crumbled under the aura that the middle-aged man casually emitted, turning into ashes.
"So powerful … too powerful … This person can directly suppress me spiritually, suppressing me so tightly that I don't even have the chance to resist.
He makes me feel a huge difference in the level of life.
It's like heaven and earth.
I'm no match for him. Even if I use all my trump cards, use all my demonic techniques, or even transform into the Azure Dragon, I'm still no match for him.
Not only am I no match for him, but I can also be killed in a second.
Of course, it wasn't just me. Everyone here, including the arrogant Ying Zhantian, would definitely be instantly killed by this almighty being.
There is no room for struggle.
What kind of realm is this?
This is the legendary Eternal Giant?
The giant who ranks in the top 100 on the Hex Hero List, the guardian of our human race?
An existence that would never fall, would never die, would never be destroyed, and would never fall?
Suspected to be an immortal?
What's his ranking among the Eternal Giants? "Xiao Han was completely shocked.
"Too powerful, really too powerful.
His aura is stronger than that of Sect Master and Mu Zixi, and also surpasses any of the examiners I met in the Hex Hero Trial.
If I hadn't seen this kind of person, I wouldn't have known that there is such a powerful existence in this world.
Of course, the spiritual wave that spied on the secret in my heart was also extremely powerful, but I didn't see him in person, so I didn't have the visual impact of facing this Eternal Giant … "
The Eternal Giant, the middle-aged man in white, slowly walked into the valley.
So that the 16 contestants, including Xiao Han, faced him.
Other than Xiao Han, the other fifteen people were all stunned. They kept their mouths shut and cowered, as if they were thieves who had been caught red-handed. They were extremely guilty and didn't dare to face Xiao Han.
"Well, you're all very good. You all have a chance to compete for this position."
The ancient giant's gaze swept through the crowd. In an instant, everyone present felt as if their bodies had been completely exposed by a mysterious force. There was not a single secret that could be hidden.
Xiao Han was even more nervous. He used the Spirit Turtle True Qi to seal his heart tightly.
But fortunately, the demon egg hibernating in his heart was not seen through by the Eternal Giant.
This made Xiao Han feel lucky.
"This … this Eternal Giant, how should I address you?"
Even with Ying Zhantian's conceit and arrogance, when facing this Eternal Giant, he was scared and had to use honorifics.
The Eternal Giant waved his hand.
"You don't need to know my name and ranking.
What you need to do next is to do your best in this Ranking Challenge.
Well, now come with me. From now on, this Hex Hero Ranking Challenge officially begins!
Come with me! "
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(To be continued.