"Impossible... impossible... How could he kill his way into 110,000?"
The Blue-Clothed Youth's Face was filled with jealousy and resentment. Gritting his teeth, he said, "What if it's 110,000? As long as he doesn't enter the top 100,000, he still won't be able to make a name for himself."
The Blue-Clothed Youth sneered. He always believed that Zhang Hao could not possibly make it into the top 100,000. This was because there was a fundamental difference between the top 100,000 and the Martial Warriors ranked lower. They couldn't be easily replaced. Over the years, countless Martial Warriors had broken into 110,000, but very few had managed to enter the top 100,000.
After replacing the Martial Warrior ranked 110,000, Zhang Hao found himself in a space where a white-haired Old Man stood.
"Huh? How can it be an Old man? Isn't the Qianlong Ranking only for youths under twenty-five?" Zhang Hao was very surprised.
The Old Man seemed to know Zhang Hao's thoughts and smiled faintly at him, "Don't doubt it, I'm not your opponent. I've seen all your previous performances, and you're one of the best performers recently. Especially considering your age, you're absolutely unique. This time, I can give you a chance for a free challenge."
Free challenge? Zhang Hao was puzzled.
"Yes, according to your next limit challenge, it would be the 100,000th rank. This is also considered entering the top 100,000. Although this Old Man is giving you special privilege, it's not against the rules. It's just that this Old Man wants to give you a chance to push your limits. You can consider it." The Old Man smiled at Zhang Hao.
Zhang Hao hesitated upon hearing this.
"Heh heh, young man, you don't need to worry too much. This Old Man is giving you this opportunity because he wants to see your limits. However, don't be overly ambitious. You should choose an opponent within your capabilities based on facts. If you fail the challenge, this Old Man won't give you another chance. According to the rules, within the top 100,000, each Martial Warrior can only challenge once. That's why this Old Man wanted to give you a chance." The Old Man stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Zhang Hao.
"Old man, what is your identity? You're so awesome, you can change the rules as you please."
Zhang Hao felt that the rules of the Qianlong Pagoda were very difficult to change. Since this Old Man could easily change the rules, he was definitely not an ordinary person.
"Tsk, can't you be more polite? You should call me Senior." The Old Man felt he had lost Face.
"Heh heh, you are old, so calling you Old man is fitting!" Zhang Hao said casually.
The Old Man was speechless and let him be. He also felt it was very novel; it had been many years since anyone dared to speak to him like this.
At this moment, Zhang Hao was also hesitating. Which rank should he challenge? To be safe, challenging the 100,000th rank would offer the greatest possibility of defeating the opponent. However, the arrogance in Zhang Hao's heart made him unable to accept this rank. Even though he knew that challenging the top-ranked geniuses with his current strength would be difficult, he would never allow himself to be at the bottom.
Zhang Hao estimated his current strength. The possibility of challenging ranks higher than 90,000 was not very high. The higher the rank, the greater the difference between each rank.
Since that was the case, he would compromise a bit.
"Old man, I've thought it over." Zhang Hao's expression became serious.
The Wu Ming Old Man looked at Zhang Hao with interest and asked with a smile, "Alright, which rank are you planning to challenge?"
Zhang Hao said solemnly, "This Young Master is prepared to challenge the 95,000th rank."
The Wu Ming Old Man was slightly surprised. He glanced at Zhang Hao, stroked his beard, and smiled, "95,000th rank. It is indeed close to your limit. But young man, don't you think doing so is a bit risky? You should know that if you fail this challenge, you will only have another chance after three months."
"Old man, this Young Master has thought it over. Cultivating martial arts is originally a path of overcoming obstacles. If one doesn't even dare to take a little risk, the path of martial arts is destined to be short-lived." Zhang Hao said seriously.
"Good, well said. This Old Man is becoming more and more optimistic about you. Young man, I hope you can bring me another surprise. Go!" The Wu Ming Old Man looked at Zhang Hao with eyes full of admiration.
"Old man, this Young Master is off!" Zhang Hao laughed loudly.
The next second, Zhang Hao arrived in a space. A young girl wearing a green dress, who looked about fourteen years old, stood before Zhang Hao.
Ye Yunshang, fourteen years old. Half-Step Martial King. From the Balong Empire. While observing Ye Yunshang, even Zhang Hao couldn't help but be amazed.
With clear and bright pupils, curved willow eyebrows, long eyelashes slightly fluttering, fair and flawless skin revealing a faint blush, thin lips as tender and delicate as rose petals, no one would deny that this was absolutely a genuine little beauty.
Fortunately, Zhang Hao was someone who had seen many beauties, and he quickly recovered. However, after recovering, he was secretly shocked. Ye Yunshang was even younger than him, yet she was already a Half-Step Martial King. For the first time, Zhang Hao felt as if he had lived his life in vain.
He really didn't know how she cultivated like this.
Although Ye Yunshang was younger than him, Zhang Hao felt a dangerous aura from her. This little girl was definitely stronger than any Half-Step Martial King he had encountered, including veteran Half-Step Martial Kings like Murong Old Ancestor, Zhao Shengli, and Ma Wenpeng.
Zhang Hao subconsciously became vigilant.
"Make your move, otherwise you won't have a chance!" Ye Yunshang looked at Zhang Hao indifferently.
Such arrogance. Although it was only a Battle Soul, because it contained a trace of her will, it should be due to her original personality. This, in turn, ignited Zhang Hao's arrogance.
"Clang!" The Snow Drinking Saber was unsheathed.
The battle between the two sides began.
"Astonishing Cold Glimpse!"
An extremely domineering saber slash cut through the air. It came down directly towards Ye Yunshang, reaching her in an instant.
This strike was delivered effortlessly, seemingly without any preparation. However, with just this casual move, Ye Yunshang shattered Zhang Hao's domineering saber strike.
"So terrifying!"
Zhang Hao was greatly shocked.
"You take a move from me too!"
Ye Yunshang's figure danced like a fairy. Her figure flickered and appeared before Zhang Hao. She stabbed down with a sword.
Zhang Hao was horrified. Although he had fully locked onto Ye Yunshang, he had no idea how Ye Yunshang had appeared before him.
"Divine Travel!"
Zhang Hao stepped with profound footwork, and his figure strangely appeared three meters away.
"Oh?"
Ye Yunshang was slightly surprised. However, she let out a cold snort. Like a shadow, she stabbed out three more swords.
These three swords contained extremely terrifying power. It was as if the void was trembling from these terrifying three swords.
Zhang Hao was greatly alarmed. Although he had used Divine Travel to its limit, he still couldn't shake off the opponent.
Using Swallow Shadow Drift and Divine Travel interchangeably, he created layers of illusions and finally avoided the sword Momentum of Ye Yunshang's three swords.
"Red Apricot in Snow!"
Zhang Hao instantly unleashed over a dozen saber strikes. The illusions formed by the dozen saber lights enveloped Ye Yunshang.
