Wen Xiang was a disciple of one of the 18 Sects, the Luo Water Sect. He was one of the most outstanding disciples of the younger generation, and he was ranked on the Ascension Rankings. He was quite famous, and he had been called a genius ever since he was born.
The Wen Family was one of the core families of the Luo Water Sect. Wen Xiang had four progenitor warriors who were all at the Emperor Realm and one of them was very close to the Saint Emperor Realm. In the Luo Water Sect, Wen Xiang enjoyed a similar status as Shadow Queen Li.
But that was nothing. What was more — in the history of the Wen Family, there was a Saint Emperor!
A descendant of a Saint Emperor!
That was a great honor. It was an indication that the Wen Family was truly a big family. It used to be a big family and now it was one of the most powerful in the Endless Ruins of Gods.
As one of the young talents of the Wen Family, Wen Xiang would not be a disgrace to the Wen Family since he was sent out.
Wen Xiang was strong indeed. What was more commendable was that he was young, about the same age as Lu Li.
Many people said that his attacks were comparable to the later stage of the Sixth Tribulation Realm but his speed and defense were no different from an Emperor Realm warrior.
He had to be strong because he had a Sovereign Weapon armor and his Enchanted Soul was of the ninth rank. It would be hard for him to be weak.
If one wanted to break through an Imperial Armament's Battle Armor, one would need to be an extremely powerful Quasi-Emperor at the very least.
Wen Xiang was highly regarded as the one most likely to win first place. But Lu Li was going against him!
Lu Li was troubled. Was he going to use his origin energy now?
If he used his Origin Power now, wouldn't it cause a lot of problems?
Would he be noticed by others in advance, and his identity would be investigated?
After all, a Fifth Tribulation Realm warrior with origin energy was shocking news that could be spread out.
By then, the Heaven Emperor Sect would be alerted and the Heaven Emperor Sect would know …
"We are in big trouble …"
Lu Ling and Xiang Linglong pretended not to pay attention to Lu Li but they had been. They were worried when they saw Lu Li fighting against Wen Xiang.
How could Lu Li defeat Wen Xiang?
Lu Li's abilities could not have improved so much in just a couple of years. Lu Li was doomed.
"All participants, please come into the ring!"
A patriarch of the Holy Lady Sect said. Lu Li came back to his senses. Wen Xiang had gone in but Lu Li was still in a daze.
"Let's go!"
Lu Li flew up and dashed into the arena in a white glare.
Countless gazes locked onto the two of them. They wanted to see how this dark horse that had suddenly appeared would resist Wen Xiang's powerful attack.
If Lu Li could defeat Wen Xiang, then he would be a real dark horse. He might even have a chance of winning first place.
At this moment, more than half of the tens of thousands of people were paying attention to the fight between Lu Li and Wen Xiang. There was almost no suspense in the fight between Hua Tiandao and Dong Yeying. None of their opponents were strong, so the fight here was more interesting.
The Shadow Queen was also looking over. She wanted to see how Lu Li, the black horse, would fight against the most outstanding genius of the Wen Family.
A soul expert?
Would his soul attack be able to break Wen Xiang's Ninth Grade Demon Soul?
After Lu Li came in, Wen Xiang put on a gentle smile. He cupped his fists and said, "Brother Feng, I am Wen Xiang!"
Wen Xiang was very handsome. He didn't have the delicateness of a pretty boy. Instead, he had a very masculine aura.
At the moment, he was elegant and his smile was sincere, which made people feel good about him.
A disciple of a Super Family, a talented young man in the Endless Ruins of Divinity, but he didn't have the arrogance of a disciple of a Family. He was so humble and polite. People couldn't help but exclaim how excellent he was.
A dragon among men!
Lu Li exclaimed as well. He cupped his fists in return and said with a smile, "Brother Wen, I have heard of your name for a long time. Today, I finally have the chance to talk to you face to face. I am honored. Young Master Wen, you are worthy of your reputation. You are admirable!"
"Brother Feng, you are too kind!"
Wen Xiang bowed again and said, "Brother Feng, the Sect sent me here in the hope that I will try my best to get a better ranking and not let down the prestige of the Sect.
So, I will try my best in the fight. Brother Feng, please don't hold back. We will fight with all we have. "
"Ha, ha, ha!"
Lu Li laughed and replied, "Brother Wen, you are such a nice person. I want a friend like you!
Since we have become friends, I shall give you a big gift. I … admit defeat in this martial arts competition! "
"Admit defeat?"
Many people were checking on Lu Li and Wen Xiang with psychic power. They could hear their conversation.
Lu Li's words caused an uproar.
The fight hadn't even started yet and Lu Li had already admitted defeat?
"Shh..."
"Just admit it. Why are you still acting like a hero?
And he even gave her a big gift?
Shameless! "
"Feng Wuding is so pretentious. He knows that he is going to lose and he is still pretending to be a saint?
I have never seen such a hypocrite. "
"Pff, shameless."
Boos and curses were heard all around. Everyone was saying that Lu Li was shameless and despised his character.
Many people were looking forward to this fight. Why did Lu Li suddenly give up?
This made many people extremely depressed.
Disciples and patriarchs of the Holy Maiden Sect were speechless as well. One patriarch asked Lu Li, "Are you sure you want to admit defeat?"
"Ha, ha, ha!"
Lu Li laughed and said, "A man is a man of his words. Brother Wen and I hit it off at first sight. Since he is so particular, of course, I will return the favor. I admit defeat!"
"Brother Feng..." Wen Xiang cupped his fists in embarrassment and said, "You don't have to do this, you don't have to …"
Wen Xiang wanted to say that Lu Li didn't have to do this. He didn't want Lu Li to do this either, but he had to …
"I admit defeat!"
Lu Li shouted again, in a determined tone. A patriarch of the Holy Maiden Sect looked at Shadow Queen. She didn't say anything. The patriarch teleported them out and announced at the same time, "Wen Xiang wins. He will advance to the next round!"
"Smart!"
Lu Ling was impressed. Since Lu Li was no match for Wen Xiang, why did he fight?
Admitting defeat could save his strength. But it didn't mean that he was eliminated.
There were only over 40 people in total and only 20 could advance.
The rest of the eliminated ones would have to fight on until the top 30 were selected for the semi-finals.
Lu Li was saving his strength. Many of the eliminated warriors might be injured. It was more likely that Lu Li could advance.
What was more, Wen Xiang was said to be a real gentleman. Whether he was a real gentleman or a hypocrite, he had been maintaining this image.
Next time he fought Wen Xiang, Lu Li could have the upper hand.
Lu Li cupped his fists to Wen Xiang and then walked back to the outdoor pavilion leisurely.
It was not that he couldn't beat Wen Xiang. He had some confidence that he could. It was just that he didn't want to reveal his full strength now.
Lu Ling was right. He wouldn't be eliminated directly. As long as he didn't have to fight against the five, he was 100% sure that he could win. He would make it to the Top 30 anyway. Why should he care about the outcome of this fight?
As for his reputation?
He didn't care. He was not a person of this world. He would leave this world eventually. What was the use of reputation?
The fights on the other battlefields were fierce. Several people were seriously injured.
Making it to the Top 30 would not only gain reputation, but also the Pellet of the Holy Maiden. There were 35 beauties. Basically, they were prepared for the Top 30.