Chapter 1159: Chapter 1159: The Four Top-Tier Families
"The Palace Master truly has a magnificent strategy, employing all these talented disciples from the Green Ranking Competition for our use. After some nurturing, they will become unparalleled experts!" Xue Yan couldn’t help but exclaim.
"Our Blood Demon Palace has lain dormant for so long, this time we must shock the entire Hidden Sect!" Xue Dingtian said with resounding determination in his eyes.
Time passed, and before long, a day had gone by.
As the sun rose from the east, a brilliant orb slowly ascended from the horizon, bathing the entirety of Mount Tai in sunlight, giving it a vigorous and lively appearance.
Today Mount Tai was the busiest it had been, for today marked the start of the greatest assembly of the Hidden Sects, the Green Ranking Competition.
The Green Ranking Competition was the best chance for the young disciples of the Hidden Sects to demonstrate their strength, and an important opportunity for the major forces to display the power of their Sects or Families. It was the most watched competition in all the Hidden Sects.
Each Green Ranking Competition caused a sensation across the Hidden Sects, with every participant aiming to enter the top ten of the rankings. Only those who stepped into the top ten could truly become renowned within the Hidden Sects, the proud children of the heavens sought after by all.
The top ten of each Green Ranking Competition almost invariably either became top-notch powerhouses of their generation or came to control the major Sects and Families.
This edition of the Green Ranking Competition seemed even more fiercely competitive because aside from the most mysterious of the superior forces, Dragon Pavilion, disciples of the young generation from the other eleven superior forces were all participating in the competition.
This added excitement to the contest and indeed caused many talented disciples, who wished to compete for the top ten spots, to worry in secret. After all, with the addition of disciples from these eleven superior forces, the top ten of the ranking were undoubtedly going to be monopolized by them.
Although there is only a single word difference between a super first-rate force and a first-rate force, their strengths and foundations are worlds apart, as are the capabilities of their disciples.
At this moment, on the plaza outside the main hall of the Mount Tai Sect, thousands had gathered, all from the Hidden Sects, each with strength above the Saint Realm.
Mostly consisting of Hua Yuan Realm experts, the majority were younger generation members, obviously here to participate in the Green Ranking Competition.
Right now, in the center of the plaza, twenty-five platforms had been erected, with rows of seats set out in the front and observing chairs on both sides as well.
Mount Tai Sect disciples were scattered around the area maintaining order. The plaza was so densely packed with people, it could be described as a vast sea of humanity.
At this moment, all the major first-rate forces began to make their appearances here, and Ye Luo and his party had also arrived at the plaza.
The people from these first-rate forces were seated on the left and right sides of the plaza, while the seats in the very front were reserved for those from the eleven super first-rate forces and the host, Mount Tai Sect.
By now, the majority of the first and second-rate forces of the entire Hidden Sects had already gathered here. Ye Luo even spotted many acquaintances, like Xiao Jiannan, the young master of the Xiao Family, and Zhi Gang from the Shaolin Temple, all present.
"Boss!"
At that moment, a shout sounded behind Ye Luo. He quickly turned to see Hou Jingwu, Die Wu, and the Sect Leader of Jiu Hua Sect approaching.
"Jing Wu!"
Ye Luo greeted Hou Jingwu with a slight smile.
"Boss, are you also participating in this Green Ranking Competition?" Hou Jingwu asked Ye Luo.
"Indeed, it seems you’re participating as well," Ye Luo said, the corners of his mouth lifting in a smile.
Hou Jingwu nodded and said, "I also want to see just how formidable these prodigies from hidden sects truly are."
"I believe you won’t be any worse than them. Keep pushing, and with your strength, you may even make it into the top ten of the Green Ranking."
Ye Luo looked at Hou Jingwu and said. Hou Jingwu possessed the Star Physique, and his combat power was exceptionally formidable. He had already reached the sixth level of the Hua Yuan Realm, so when the time came, he would have no problem facing experts at the seventh or eighth level of the Hua Yuan Realm.
"Boss, I will definitely work hard. You should aim to get into the top ten of the Green Ranking as well, Boss. That way, you’ll become thoroughly famous!"
Hou Jingwu said, his gaze fixed on Ye Luo.
Ye Luo simply smiled gently. His goal was naturally not just the top ten of the Green Ranking; he was set on being number one, and nobody would be able to stop him.
Soon, the people from the Mount Tai Sect slowly walked out from the main hall. The leader was a middle-aged man dressed in a gray robe, with long hair and a beard, emitting an invisible aura. He was none other than the Sect Master of the Mount Tai Sect, Zhang Tianheng.
Following him were several elders of the Mount Tai Sect, all of whom were strong practitioners in the Controlling Qi Realm. Then came a group of younger disciples from the Mount Tai Sect, all possessing strength beyond the Hua Yuan Realm.
"Welcome, everyone, to Mount Tai to participate in this Green Ranking Tournament. We at the Mount Tai Sect feel extremely honored!"
Sect Master Zhang Tianheng of the Mount Tai Sect said, uttering the customary pleasantries.
At this moment, the Dragon Pavilion, Dao Sect, Snow Palace, and other top-tier powers appeared, immediately capturing the attention of the entire venue.
At any time, the twelve top-tier sects and elite families were always the center of attention.
Today, aside from the Dragon Pavilion, all the top-tier powers had gathered here, which was indeed a rare sight.
The Dragon Pavilion, Dao Sect, Snow Palace, Ximen Family, and Thunder Sect, the five top-tier powers, were the first to arrive.
Next, the Elixir Sect’s procession appeared, led by an old man in a white robe with white eyebrows and hair, exuding an ancient air and a faint fragrance of herbs, the Elixir Sect’s Sect Master Shan Tian Xing.
Following were the three elite families from among the top-tier powers, excluding the Ximen Family—the Dongfang Family, the Nangong Family, and the Beiming Family. The members of these three families made their appearance.
Leading them were the heads of the three families, each with an extraordinary presence, exuding an aura that seemed to transcend above all beings, all strong practitioners above the third level of the Controlling Qi Realm.
"Dongfang Ming, Nangong Teng, Beiming Kong, long time no see!"
Ximen Yu said with a thick smile as he looked at the heads of the three families.
"Ximen Yu, you sure got here early!"
Nangong Teng of the Nangong Family, dressed in a green robe, said with a smile as he looked at Ximen Yu.
"It’s you who have arrived too late!"
Ximen Yu said with a light smile.
"Ximen brother, your son has good talent, reaching the first level of the Spirit Sea Realm; not bad at all!"
At this moment, a man with a square face, wearing a robe embroidered with designs and with an elegant appearance, glanced at Ximen Tian and said. He was the head of the Dongfang Family, Dongfang Ming. As for Beiming Kong, he looked extremely indifferent.
"Welcome, family heads, please take a seat!"
Zhang Tianheng looked at them with a face full of respect. Even though he was a sect leader, he was just like an ordinary man in front of these controllers of top-tier forces, only able to be respectful and courteous.
