In the past few days, the Zhou family's city had been very lively.
The annual Disciples' Grand Competition was in full swing.
Although the majority of the disciples had been eliminated, they had gained quite a bit in this competition.
Moreover, they were all watching, learning lessons and experiences from the battles of the heavenly geniuses.
From the start of the fifth round, the atmosphere had become very solemn.
After this round, thirty people would be eliminated. As for the disciples that could advance to the next round, no matter how the following matches turned out, they would all be ranked in the top thirty of the ancient ranking. This was a great honor.
Many disciples were already rubbing their fists and grinding their palms. They were already impatient.
Under everyone's anticipation, the fifth round had finally arrived.
First was a simple drawing of lots. There were a total of sixty lots.
Number one would fight number sixty. Number two would fight number fifty-nine.
And so on. This round had a total of thirty battles. Each one of them was very exciting.
After a while, the drawing of lots ended.
"Brother Fang, what's your number?" Zhou Fa walked over and asked with a smile.
Fang Chen opened his lot and saw the number one written on it. In other words, his lot was number one.
"Brother Fang, it looks like you'll be the first to fight. I don't know who your opponent is. Don't run into Zhou Fengyang and the others." Zhou Fa was a bit worried. Zhou Fengyang and the others were hostile to Fang Chen.
If they were to meet in the competition, Fang Chen would definitely suffer.
However, for Fang Chen, it didn't matter who his opponent was.
In any case, he had already reserved the number one spot on the ancient ranking.
Even Zhou Feiyang wouldn't be able to snatch it away.
"What about you?" asked Fang Chen.
"My lot is thirty-nine." Zhou Fa smiled.
His cultivation was low to begin with. He also didn't have a freakish array like Fang Chen's. To be able to reach this step was already very good.
Therefore, Zhou Fa's mentality was very good. Whether he won or lost, he had already achieved the goal of this competition.
"In the next competition, you'll definitely be able to rank in the top ten." Fang Chen gently patted Zhou Fa's shoulder and smiled.
After the drawing of lots, the referee said, "The fifth round has officially begun.
Next, there is a battle between the martial artist of lot number one and lot number sixty. "
As soon as the referee's voice fell, everyone looked at each other in dismay. They were all thinking about who had drawn lot number one.
Under everyone's gaze, Fang Chen walked onto the martial arts stage.
"This …"
Zhou Tongyu looked at the lot in his hand with a conflicted expression.
His entire body emitted a cold aura as he walked onto the martial arts stage.
His lot was number 60. Even he didn't expect to meet Fang Chen in the first round.
A fierce look flashed across his eyes.
"Fang Chen, last time you used a formation and won by luck. Let's see how you'll beat me this time," said Zhou Tongyu coldly.
Although Fang Chen had defeated Zhou Tongyu in the previous battle, Zhou Tongyu had been defeated by Fang Chen.
However, the result of that battle was not included in the Ancient Ranking.
Therefore, before the Grand Competition, his ranking on the Ancient Ranking was merely replacing Zhou Xiange's.
Facing Fang Chen once more, Zhou Tongyu swore to himself that he would definitely get back at him and teach this arrogant fellow a lesson.
"Shameless boasting. Can you break my formation?" Fang Chen sneered, looking at Zhou Tongyu like he was looking at an idiot.
"Then you'll need time to set up a formation."
As soon as Zhou Tongyu finished speaking, he suddenly turned into a blur and pounced at Fang Chen.
Having suffered once, Zhou Tongyu had long since made ample preparations.
Setting up a formation required time. As long as Fang Chen wasn't given that time, he definitely wouldn't be able to set up a formation.
Last time, he had been careless. This time, he wouldn't be so lucky.
Zhou Tongyu decided to strike first to gain the upper hand. He launched a thunderous attack at Fang Chen.
"Go die!"
Zhou Tongyu, who had turned into a shadow, appeared in front of Fang Chen in the blink of an eye. His body exuded a wild aura.
"Idiot."
Fang Chen shook his head. He really didn't know how Zhou Tongyu got his cultivation.
Splash.
Fang Chen dodged slightly and dodged Zhou Tongyu's attack.
"Mm."
Seeing this, Zhou Tongyu's eyes widened in disbelief.
He had clearly locked onto his opponent. How could he still dodge?
"No!"
Zhou Tongyu seemed to have realized something. He struggled with all his might and roared angrily.
However, it was useless.
The Cosmos Formation engulfed the martial arts arena and enveloped him.
The entire process was very fast. It was almost completed in a flash.
Fang Chen patted the dust off his body, then looked at the referee and asked, "May I announce the result?"
The referee was a little hesitant. However, the Clan Leader spoke first, "There's no need to continue this battle. Announce the result."
After hearing the Clan Leader's words, the referee decisively announced the result.
Whoosh.
Fang Chen removed the formation. Zhou Tongyu fell into a frenzy and attacked Fang Chen.
"Stop!"
The clan leader scolded harshly. His voice contained a powerful divine power that instantly intimidated Zhou Tongyu.
"Clan Leader, I didn't lose," argued Zhou Tongyu.
"Hmph, haven't you lost enough face?" snorted the Clan Leader.
Zhou Tongyu lowered his head. His face was filled with hatred.
This battle was within everyone's expectations.
After all, Fang Chen's formation was too profound.
Once he was allowed to set up a formation, no one would be able to resist.
On the plaza, Zhou Feiyang began to pay attention to Fang Chen for the first time.
"This kid's attainments in formations are even stronger than Zhou Chang's," said Zhou Feiyang inwardly. "He's a strong opponent. He's worth paying attention to."
Zhou Fengyang and the others' faces were ashen. They clenched their fists so tightly that cracking sounds could be heard.
Fang Chen easily obtained the first victory of the fifth round. However, the following matches wouldn't be as easy.
Over twenty matches took place in the morning.
The dark horses almost came to an abrupt end. They were all eliminated.
Zhou Fa was no exception. His luck wasn't good. He had encountered Zhou Chen, who was ranked fifth on the Ancient Ranking.
After exchanging hundreds of moves with Zhou Chen, he was eliminated.
However, Zhou Fa was already satisfied.
Zhou Fengyang and Zhou Xixuan also defeated their opponents.
The last one to fight was Zhou Feiyang, the number one expert on the Ancient Ranking.
His opponent was also an expert on the Ancient Ranking. In fact, he was ranked in the top twenty.
However, in front of Zhou Feiyang, he couldn't withstand a single blow.
Zhou Feiyang had obtained victory with a simple punch.
After five rounds, no one could force Zhou Feiyang to use his full strength.
His true strength had always been a mystery.
However, many people knew that when Zhou Feiyang revealed his true strength, he was almost certain to be ranked first on the Ancient Ranking.
After the fifth round ended, there were only thirty people left.
No one was surprised that Fang Chen could rank in the top thirty.
Now, many of the Zhou family's disciples were wondering if Fang Chen would use formations to rank in the top five or even the top three.
Of course, they were just thinking about it.
Which disciple who could advance to the sixth round didn't have a trump card?
After a short break at noon, the sixth round of the competition continued in the afternoon.
Again, lots were drawn, and there were a total of fifteen matches.
Fang Chen's opponent was Zhou Chen, who was ranked fifth on the Ancient Ranking.
"Brat, it's your bad luck to have met me. Your road to advancement ends here," sneered Zhou Chen.
Zhou Chen was very happy to be able to keep Fang Chen out of the top ten.
"You're not my match." Fang Chen shook his head.
"Whether it is or not is not up to you. Instead, it is up to it," As Zhou Chen spoke, he raised his fist.
"Then why are you still talking nonsense?" asked Fang Chen.
Zhou Chen was enraged, and flames appeared around his body.
"Fire laws?"
Just like the previous battle, Fang Chen didn't waste any time and directly set up a Universe Formation.
Even though Zhou Chen took action first, he was still trapped in the Universe Array Formation.
"I don't believe that I can't break your trashy formation."
Within the Universe Formation, Zhou Chen clenched his fists. The power of fire laws flickered endlessly as he attacked the formation.
Half an hour later
Zhou Chen sat on the martial arts practice platform, panting. The Universe Formation had been removed.
Fang Chen had already walked down the martial arts practice platform. Zhou Chen's eyes were filled with disappointment.
"I can't accept this!"
Suddenly, Zhou Chen roared angrily.
He suddenly stood up and cupped his fists at the main platform. "Patriarch, Fang Chen used the formation to make the competition unfair."