Final Points Leaderboard:
1. Lin Xiao, 440 points.
2. Ping Tianhao, 425 points.
3. Li Renchou, 415 points.
4. Huyan Ziru, 395 points.
5. Yu Dandan, 375 points.
6. Qu Yuan, 358 points.
7. Ling Hu, 350 points.
8. Xing Feng, 343 points.
9. Zi Ling, 327 points.
10. Wen Mo Han, 325 points.
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The top ten remained almost unchanged, but the first place shifted from Duan Tianya to Lin Xiao, with Lin Xiao’s score surpassing Duan Tianya’s previous score by ten points.
The total number of participants was reduced to seventy-five.
On the leaderboard, from start to finish, Duan Tianya’s name was nowhere to be found.
“Good heavens, someone tell me what’s going on? How did first place become Lin Xiao? Didn’t he only have two points?”
“Where’s Duan Tianya’s name?”
“Could it be that Duan Tianya was knocked out of the illusion array by Lin Xiao?”
“How is that possible?”
Seeing the points on the leaderboard, the entire scene erupted, with waves of astonished voices rising one after another.
The one who had surged the fastest, consistently leading, repeatedly topping the leaderboard, and was still first at the last moment, Duan Tianya, had vanished from the final leaderboard.
Instead, Lin Xiao, who had maintained a mere two points for three days and was mocked by everyone, had suddenly become first?
What on earth happened? Could it be that at the final moment, Lin Xiao killed Duan Tianya?
At this moment, Shi Jindou, the Master of Wanxiang Pavilion, and Zi Huang all had wide eyes, their faces filled with disbelief.
Lin Xiao, not only was he not eliminated, but he took first place?
Duan Huang and the Duan family were dumbfounded.
“Lin Xiao?” Seeing the name on the illusion array gate, Duan Tianya roared with fury, bellowing, “Who is Lin Xiao? Come out and face me!”
“…” Everyone was stunned.
It seemed that Duan Tianya was indeed knocked out of the illusion array by Lin Xiao, eliminated.
The illusion array, existing for countless years, could not possibly be wrong.
But, judging by Duan Tianya’s tone, he was eliminated without even knowing who Lin Xiao was?
Eliminated without knowing who Lin Xiao was?
Could Lin Xiao’s strength be so terrifying that he could kill the consistently top-ranked Duan Tianya without a trace?
“Lin Xiao couldn’t possibly be that strong, otherwise his points wouldn’t have stayed at two.”
“Didn’t you hear Duan Tianya shouting as soon as he came out? He was ambushed.”
“Even if it was an ambush, it wouldn’t be easy to kill a powerhouse like Duan Tianya, would it? How did he do it?”
“Maybe Duan Tianya was fighting a sixth-tier beginner magical beast, and Lin Xiao’s ambush succeeded, killing two birds with one stone. Otherwise, how could Lin Xiao’s points be ten higher than Duan Tianya’s? There’s no other explanation.”
“Right, that must be it.”
“This is going to be interesting. The renowned, first-ranked Duan Tianya was eliminated, while the bottom-ranking clown with two points suddenly took first. This is truly a great anecdote of the Southeast Region Youth Summit.”
“He really created a miracle.”
“Poor Duan Tianya must be furious enough to spit blood.”
…
Waves of heated discussions rose and fell, the scene buzzing with excitement. Even the youths on the stone platform were stunned, this outcome completely beyond their expectations.
Duan Tianya, not only failed to take first but was eliminated, which was extremely ironic.
Zi Ling was also stunned, glancing at Lin Xiao beside her, chuckling inwardly, “This guy made us worry for nothing.”
“We overthought it. This guy is, as always, extraordinary.” Ling Hu also sighed inwardly.
Zi Yi and Liu Yiran were full of admiration.
“Lin Xiao, get out here!” Compared to the others’ shock, Duan Tianya was almost exploding with rage, his eyes practically spitting fire, furiously scanning all the youths on the stone platform.
Seeing Duan Tianya’s state, Lin Xiao couldn’t help but speak, his tone dripping with disdain, “At the Southeast Region Youth Summit, there’s actually someone wailing like a beast. I wonder which family this disgrace comes from.”
“…”
The scene instantly fell silent.
This guy dared to mock Duan Tianya like that? And even dragged the Duan family into it?
“You’re Lin Xiao?”
Hearing Lin Xiao’s words, Duan Tianya’s gaze locked onto him, a murderous intent radiating, “You dared to ambush me?”
“Is something wrong with your brain?” Lin Xiao countered with a question.
“What did you say?” Duan Tianya’s expression darkened, his fists clenched tightly, as if ready to attack Lin Xiao at any moment.
“The Southeast Region Youth Summit is about competition and combat. In the first round’s illusion array space, it’s about killing magical beasts and seizing points from others. Are you allowed to kill others, but others aren’t allowed to kill you?”
Lin Xiao questioned, “Others who were knocked out of the illusion array didn’t say a word, yet you, eliminated, want to start a fight in front of the Grand Emperor, in front of all the Martial Emperors, in front of everyone? Is this Southeast Region Youth Summit run by your Duan family?”
“What are you, Duan Tianya?”
His voice boomed, resonating across the square, each word cutting to the core.
“I…” Duan Tianya’s body trembled, shaking with rage.
He, Duan Tianya, had never been scolded like this. Now, not only was he ambushed and eliminated by a youth several years younger, but he was also being publicly questioned and berated as if he were nothing, nearly driving him to explode with anger.
What was even more infuriating was that he couldn’t retort or act.
Lin Xiao’s words were correct. This was the Southeast Region Youth Summit, and the first round’s illusion array space had its rules. Any means used within the array were within the rules.
If he acted now, it would be breaking the rules, and even Duan Huang might not be able to smooth things over.
With Lin Xiao’s words, everyone present was shocked. They hadn’t expected Lin Xiao to show no fear of Duan Tianya, daring to sharply rebuke him to his face.
At that moment, they even felt that Lin Xiao exuded a commanding presence, his aura sharp and towering.
“Tianya, step back now!” At this moment, Duan Huang frowned and shouted sternly.
“I… hmph!”
Duan Tianya glared fiercely, reluctantly stepping back.
He, Duan Tianya, could have taken first in the first round, advanced to the next, and even achieved good results in later rounds.
Yet, when he was mutually wounded with a powerful sixth-tier beginner magical beast, someone ambushed him, directly eliminating him.
How could he swallow this anger?
In his heart, a deep murderous intent toward Lin Xiao had already formed.
“Lin Xiao, I’ll kill you sooner or later!” After retreating to his seat, Duan Tianya’s eyes locked onto Lin Xiao.
However, Lin Xiao ignored him, making Duan Tianya even more furious.
“This kid is interesting.” Among the eight super sects, an elderly man from the Gun Dragon Sect smiled faintly, sighing inwardly.
“This guy seems a bit extraordinary.” At the Wanxiang Pavilion’s seats, the Master was also stunned, unable to help but sigh.
“I told you, didn’t I? The Zi family’s team isn’t bad. The one at the bottom was bound to rise. Look, not only did he rise, but he took first.” Shi Jindou nodded excitedly, praising.
The four youths from Wanxiang Pavilion were speechless. If you’re so confident, why didn’t you say anything at the last moment?
