As the sun set, the first day of the martial tournament came to an end.

The top ten list was confirmed: Soaring Wind and Nether Child from the Heavenly Sword Sect, Nether Fiend from the Profound Nether Cult, Yan Lie from the Chiyang Sect, Fairy Ling Yu from the Beast Taming Sect, and Fang Hao from the Azure Cloud Sect.

The other four were two true disciples from the Heavenly Sword Sect, one Saint Envoy from the Profound Nether Cult, and one Core Disciple from the Chiyang Sect.

Ling Yun was eliminated by Fang Hao in the final battle before entering the top ten, stopping at eleventh place and regrettably missing the top ten.

Although she was a bit disappointed, she still generously congratulated Fang Hao: "Fellow Daoist Ning, your strength is formidable. I wish you a good ranking."

Fang Hao slowly pushed open the gate of his courtyard, only to see Liang Ling and Lin Wan standing in the center, their faces beaming with excited smiles.

"Junior Brother Ning! You’re finally back!" As soon as Lin Wan saw Fang Hao, she ran over like a happy little bird, her eyes sparkling with joy. "You were truly amazing this time! You actually made it into the top five!"

Fang Hao smiled slightly and said modestly: "It was just luck, thanks to the guidance from Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters in the past."

Liang Ling also stepped forward, patted Fang Hao on the shoulder, and said with a smile: "Junior Brother Ning, everyone has witnessed your strength. This result is well-deserved."

Lin Wan nodded repeatedly from the side, her face still wearing an excited smile, as if she were even happier than Fang Hao.

There was relief in Liang Ling’s eyes: "Rest well; tomorrow will be the real tough battle."

Fang Hao nodded: "Tomorrow is the Reincarnation Battle, requiring four consecutive fights. It will be a tough battle."

Bao Zhijian watched coldly from the side, saying sourly: "He just got into the top five by luck; tomorrow his true colors will be revealed!"

Fang Hao couldn’t be bothered to pay attention and focused on calming his breath.

The night passed without incident.

The next morning, as the rising sun emerged, the area around the arena was already packed with people.

The top five Reincarnation Battle was the highlight of this martial tournament!

Elder Jian Wuxin announced the rules: "The top five will engage in a Reincarnation Battle. Each person will fight four matches, and rankings will be determined by the number of wins. If the number of wins is the same, the ranking will be determined by the head-to-head results."

"First match, Fang Hao versus Nether Fiend!"

Fang Hao leaped onto the arena.

His opponent, Nether Fiend, the Saint of the Profound Nether Cult, was at the Great Perfection Foundation Establishment stage and radiated a chilling Yin Qi; it was said he had already half-stepped into the Golden Core stage.

Nether Fiend’s black robes fluttered, and his voice was hoarse: "Fang Hao? To reach this point, you have some skill. But... this is where it ends!"

Fang Hao said calmly: "Please."

The battle began!

Nether Fiend’s movements were ghostly, transforming into several black shadows, making it hard to distinguish the real from the fake!

Yin winds howled, and ghosts wailed!

"Xuan Ming Ghost Shadows!" the crowd below exclaimed.

"Nether Fiend’s signature technique! It’s impossible to defend against!"

Fang Hao activated his Clear Spring Spirit Eyes to see through the illusions!

He summoned the empty clarity mirror: "Spatial Imprisonment!"

The mirror’s light shone, and the speed of the black shadows plummeted!

"Star Shattering Finger!"

Fang Hao pointed his finger, striking directly at the real body!

Nether Fiend let out a surprised cry, his black robes billowed, and Yin Qi erupted!

"Nine Nether Xuan Ming Qi!"

Jet-black currents swept through, corroding everything!

Fang Hao’s spiritual power barrier sizzled!

"What a poisonous Cultivation Technique!" Fang Hao was alarmed.

He rotated his Five Elements Spirit Shield, with the Water Shield taking the lead in defense, barely holding off the attack.

The two fought fiercely for a hundred moves!

Nether Fiend’s movement technique was eerie, and his Cultivation Technique was sinister; Fang Hao was mostly defending and rarely attacking, gradually falling behind!

"Fang Hao is going to lose!"

"Nether Fiend is too strong!"

Bao Zhijian was secretly delighted.

At the critical moment, a flash of inspiration struck Fang Hao!

He fused the Ethereal Art with the Myriad Manifestations Heaven Swallowing Art!

The seven-element spiritual power circulated, generating and restraining each other!

The Yin Qi was gradually neutralized!

"How is this possible!" Nether Fiend was shocked.

His Nine Nether Xuan Ming Qi had always been invincible, yet it was actually being restrained!

Fang Hao took the opportunity to counterattack!

Dividing Light Sword Shadow to distract!

Star Shattering Finger to attack!

The empty clarity mirror to control the field!

Nether Fiend’s formation fell into chaos!

Fang Hao spotted a flaw and struck his shoulder acupoint with a finger!

"Pfft!" Nether Fiend spat out blood and retreated in defeat!

"Thank you for the match," Fang Hao said, withdrawing his hand.

The entire arena was in an uproar!

"He won again!"

"A Foundation Establishment Middle Stage defeating a Great Perfection Foundation Establishment!"

"He’s a monster!"

Nether Fiend’s face was ashen; he glared fiercely at Fang Hao before stepping off the stage to heal.

"First match, Fang Hao wins!" Elder Jian Wuxin announced. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

"Second match, Fang Hao versus Fairy Ling Yu!"

Fairy Ling Yu leaped onto the arena, her white clothes fluttering, accompanied by a third-rank Snow Eagle, which looked extraordinary and majestic.

"Fellow Daoist Ning, please enlighten me," Fairy Ling Yu said in a melodious voice.

Fang Hao cupped his hands: "Please, Fairy."

The battle began!

Fairy Ling Yu lightly raised her jade hand: "Wind and Snow Fill the Sky!"

Cold air swept through, and snowflakes flew!

The Snow Eagle let out a long cry, its ice feathers like arrows!

Fang Hao immediately felt his movements slow down!

The ice-type Cultivation Technique restrained his speed!

Liang Ling exclaimed from below the arena: "Be careful! This is the Beast Taming Sect’s combined attack technique!"

Fang Hao’s Five Elements Spirit Shield spun rapidly, the Fire Shield melting ice and the Earth Shield defending!

But the Snow Eagle’s offensive was fierce, and the ice feathers tore through the air!

"If this continues, I will lose!" Fang Hao’s thoughts raced.

The empty clarity mirror distorted space, interfering with the Snow Eagle’s attacks!

At the same time, he pointed his Star Shattering Finger at Fairy Ling Yu!

Capture the ringleader first!

But Fairy Ling Yu’s movement technique was agile, and she easily dodged.

The Snow Eagle, eager to protect its master, attacked even more fiercely!

After a long, intense battle, Fang Hao gradually felt he couldn’t hold on.

The ice-type Cultivation Technique restrained him too much!

At the critical moment, he remembered Liang Ling’s Ice Heart Art!

Ice-type... perhaps he could use their own method against them!

Fang Hao activated his Ethereal Art, and the chill in the space condensed!

"Ice Sealed Space!"

The surrounding temperature plummeted!

Snowflakes froze!

The Snow Eagle’s movements stalled!

Fairy Ling Yu was shocked: "Turning space into ice? How is that possible!"

Fang Hao took advantage of the situation to launch a fierce attack!

Dividing Light Sword Shadow was unleashed simultaneously!

Star Shattering Finger pointed directly at the Snow Eagle!

The Snow Eagle let out a mournful cry, its wing injured!

Fairy Ling Yu felt distressed and hurriedly conceded: "Stop! We concede!"

"Second match, Fang Hao wins!" Elder Jian Wuxin announced loudly.

The crowd below was boiling!

"Two consecutive wins!"

"He defeated two major experts in a row!"

"Could he be aiming for a perfect victory to win the championship?"

Bao Zhijian’s face was ashen.

Liang Ling and Lin Wan were overjoyed.

"Third match, Fang Hao versus Nether Child!"

Nether Child leaped onto the arena, furious: "Fang Hao! You’ve already won two matches; let it end here!"

Fang Hao said calmly: "Please."

To stop Fang Hao’s momentum, Nether Child unleashed his strange fire completely!

A sea of fire soared into the sky!

The power was even greater than yesterday!

Having suffered before, Fang Hao no longer fought head-on.

He used Shrinking the Ground to an Inch to fight while moving, the empty clarity mirror to interfere, and the Star Shattering Finger to sneak attack!

Nether Child was extremely violent, but his speed was his weakness!

He was led around by Fang Hao and attacked, making him scream in anger!

"Coward! Do you dare to fight head-on!"

Fang Hao ignored him and continued to fight while moving.

After a hundred moves, Nether Child’s consumption was huge, and the fire gradually weakened!

"Opportunity!" Fang Hao suddenly burst out!

The empty clarity mirror shone with full power!

Spatial Imprisonment!

Nether Child’s movements stalled!

Fang Hao’s strongest blow of the Star Shattering Finger—Shattering the Void Realm—was unleashed!

"Pfft!" Nether Child spat out blood again and was defeated!

Old injuries added to new ones; it was a miserable sight!

"Third match, Fang Hao wins!"

The entire arena was dead silent!

Then, earth-shaking cheers erupted!

"Three consecutive wins!"

"He has locked in the top three in advance!"

"A miracle! An absolute miracle!"

Bao Zhijian was insanely jealous.

Liang Ling wept with joy.

Lin Wan jumped and cheered.

Only one last match remained—Fang Hao versus Soaring Wind!

A destined showdown!

But Fang Hao had fought three consecutive matches, consuming a huge amount of energy and suffering not-insignificant injuries.

Meanwhile, Soaring Wind was waiting at ease, in perfect condition!

Elder Jian Wuxin said: "Fang Hao has already fought three matches; let the others finish their battles before he fights the final one."