Knowing he couldn’t win, He Yunhong wanted to admit defeat directly but was never given the chance to speak.

Ultimately, He Yunhong’s limbs were severed amidst the frenzied attacks.

Later, the Inner Canon was broken inch by inch until He Yunhong’s Qi Sea was shattered under the spear, reducing a Lingxiao Academy genius to waste.

In fact, before He Yunhong’s limbs were abandoned, He Yifan had warned him to be merciful to himself.

However, he angrily sat down with disregard. He was the first at Lingxiao Academy; He Yunhong was forsaken.

Seeing He Yunhong’s pitiful state, many couldn’t help but frown.

But He Yunhong was insidious and deceptive, so no one sympathized with him.

After this duel, Hua Xu and Pei Jingru’s contest concluded.

Despite Bei Yuming’s best efforts in the battle, he was eventually defeated by Hua Xu.

Thus far, the Qianlong Top Ten list was finally released to much anticipation.

These ten individuals were Shui Duanyun, He Yifan, Ming Yang, Ao Cangsheng, Peng Hua, Lv Lingfei, Cao Qing, Man Zuo, Hua Xu, and Wu Feiyan.

Among the top ten, four were from the Heavenly Dragon Martial Arts School, and three from Lingxiao Academy.

Not a single entrant was from the Academy of Sciences, one came from the Five Exhibition Schools, another from China.

After the semifinals, the judges specially granted all contestants a half-hour break to gather strength for the finals.

Back at the resting area, people first bandaged their wounds.

He Yunhong not only suffered cuts but also larger wounds on his right side, with three rib fractures.

Moreover, the Qi above the longsword wounded his lungs.

Fortunately, by day’s end, the remaining sword had weakened, injuring none.

After bandaging the wounds, Ao Cangsheng gave three Blood Transformation Pills.

After the last serious sitting posture, the blood-melting pills were completely consumed.

"Bang bang!"

As the final drumbeat echoed across Jinlin Platform, the five contestants on stage stepped forward.

The so-called top ten could naturally not compare to the top fifteen.

Even knowing their opponent’s strength, none could withdraw without a fight.

Soon, I saw five individuals leap onto five Combat Platforms like five exceptional masters.

In the first stage, I broke through the clouds above the water.

In the second grand contest, Cao Qing battled He Yifan.

In the third stage, Dance, Flying, and Smoke confronted Peng Hua.

In the fourth stage, Ming Yang’s honor contended with Cangsheng.

In the fifth stage, Hua Xu faced Lv Lingfei.

Compared to other platforms, many spectators anticipated the fourth platform’s match.

Because at this time, many knew Ming Yang had stolen Ao Cangsheng’s fiancée.

Thus, Ao Cangsheng, once the general’s son, naturally bore deep hatred towards Ming Yang.

Previously, many thought Ming Yang couldn’t compete against Ao Cangsheng with his regular prowess.

But after this journey, those holding such thoughts quickly fell silent.

To rank among the top ten requires strength, not verbal skill.

Looking at Ao Cangsheng standing before him, for reasons unknown, Ming Yang couldn’t help but feel a touch of jealousy and hatred.

Initially, he thought winning Murong Xue was because Ao Cangsheng didn’t deserve Murong Xue at all.

Although Ao Cangsheng was also a general’s son, his status nearly matched Ming Yang’s.

However, Ming Family’s top genius Ming Yang never met Ao Cangsheng, believing him just an embroidered pillow, a waste.

Until Ming Yang saw Shui Luzhu, observed Shui Luzhu talking intimately with Ao Cangsheng, and realized how ridiculous he was?

Ming Yang didn’t look up to Ao Cangsheng, Murong Xue didn’t look up to Ao Cangsheng either.

They all thought Ao Cangsheng coveted Murong Xue, like a toad wanting to eat swan meat.

But now? They despise Ao Cangsheng, yet Ao Cangsheng had a gentle Shui.

However, in many geniuses’ eyes, Shui Luzhu was a goddess, with Ming Yang being no exception.

Ming Yang couldn’t accept such a blow.

Therefore, he should defeat Ao Cangsheng completely before everyone, proving his strength and maintaining his dignity.

"Kid, you’ve long wanted to fight me, huh? Hmph, today, your chance has arrived!"

Facing Ao Cangsheng, Ming Yang still took a high-and-mighty stance.

In his view, Ao Cangsheng could stand head to head with him only because he gave Ao Cangsheng a chance.

Such opportunity seemed almost charitable!

But he seemed to forget, this battle was indeed Ao Cangsheng’s challenge.

Ao Cangsheng sneered coldly without saying anything.

Honestly, he had thought of fighting Ming Yang in the past.

However, that was before the Murong family’s refusal to marry.

At that time, his strength was weak, far less powerful than Ming Yang.

But he didn’t want to fight Ming Yang; he wanted to prove Murong Xue wrong.

Yet this idea, after the four colleges’ admissions, utterly vanished.

Subsequently, as Ao Cangsheng’s strength continually grew, Ao Cangsheng directly ignored Ming Family’s top genius Ming Yang.

For this reason alone, Ao Cangsheng snorted at Ming Yang’s conceited words.

Ao Cangsheng’s disregard inflamed Ming Yang’s jealousy instantly.

Never did he expect this once garbage to ignore him so?

"Just because you’re stronger, don’t think you can be arrogant and domineering."

"In my opinion, even if you’re strong enough, you’re still a weak waste from the start."

"Initially, you couldn’t protect Murong Xue from being robbed. Today, you still can’t protect your rank from being robbed."

"Doesn’t your heart ache when your loved one is robbed? Don’t worry, today I’ll let you taste that original heartache again!"

Unclear how to completely defeat Ao Cangsheng, Ming Yang resorted to verbal attacks.

Needless to say, Ming Yang’s words indeed worked.

When Ming Yang’s voice fell, Ao Cangsheng’s face began to turn blue.

Although Ao Cangsheng had completely exposed this matter, hearing Ming Yang mention it again still aroused anger within him.

"Let’s go. Today, I will defeat you in front of everyone."

"I want everyone to know, no matter when, you aren’t nearly as proud as I am."

Ming Yang’s eyes were cold and fierce, he said with a sneer.

"I will kill you!"

Ao Cangsheng’s face was gloomy, coldly responding.

Upon hearing this, Ming Yang couldn’t help but laugh.

In laughter, Ming Yang clenched the sword in his hand, swiftly unsheathing it.

"Then let’s begin!"

The longsword spun rapidly, drawing a white arc in the air.

Watching this scene, there was someone who always liked to show off before people. He could only secretly sigh.

Impossible. I’m not as good as others. Compared to fame, I seem inferior to others.

But he did not feel discouraged because of this. On the contrary, upon hearing the cheers and cries originally belonging to him, his eyes shimmered with resolute determination.

"Let’s go!"

I sat, holding the Azure Dragon Spear, speaking coldly.

Clang!

The voice hadn’t fallen yet. I only felt a flash before my eyes.

A flash of bright crimson suddenly appeared before him.

At this moment, it was the powerful jade folding fan crashing atop his head.

In a rush, I sat down, using a horizontal spear block.

But let’s not be afraid. The enormous impact force still made him sway 3 feet backward instantly.

The Azure Dragon Spear in his hand buzzed, and his sitting arm felt achy and unable to recover.

Compared to the wild sitting posture, the dance and flying smoke on the third stage were no better.

After Wu Feiyan and Peng Hua ascended the stage, not a word was exchanged.

Perhaps because Dance and Flying Smoke were women, Peng Hua refrained from taking the initiative.

But even so, when Wu Feiyan slashed her sword, Peng Hua effortlessly turned her attack into nothingness.

Simultaneously, Peng Hua quickly struck a swift slap to his opponent.