Human Clan Defender

Chapter 1006 - 101-102: Quota Competition (Two-in-One)

Arena battles.

It’s not something that can be completed quickly.

In order to earn enough high points, those disciples who consider themselves powerful are the first to step onto the arena. After defeating three challengers, they successfully become one of the arena leaders.

But it doesn’t last long before they’re knocked down by other disciples.

There are only a handful who can truly hold the arena for a significant time.

Among them.

Is Zhongshan Kongzhou, whom Shen Changqing is familiar with.

This veteran direct disciple is indeed worthy of being a God Realm Tenth Layer powerhouse.

A strength as mighty as his.

Among the direct disciples, he is arguably top-tier.

Any opponent who steps up poses a threat to his position. Those in the early to middle stages of the God Realm are often knocked off with just a single sword.

Even ordinary post-stage God Realm opponents can’t last long.

Therefore.

Zhongshan Kongzhou’s ranking on the leaderboard is the highest.

"If there are no surprises, Zhongshan Kongzhou is likely to secure a spot."

Shen Changqing watches him, noting that he still appears to have energy to spare.

God Realm Tenth Layer!

Looking across the Zhongshan Clan, their number is actually not small.

Even within the Candle Sect, there are some powerhouses at this level.

But when narrowing the scope to disciples, those who can reach the God Realm Tenth Layer are indeed rare.

Like the previous Zhongshan Chou, even after hundreds of years reaching the perfection of the God Realm Third Level is considered genius, and being a direct disciple shows how difficult progress in the God Realm can be.

Among the direct disciples in the last 500 years, those who can reach the middle stage of the God Realm belong to the stronger batch.

The remaining veteran direct disciples, although most reach the post-stage God Realm, generally hover around the seventh or eighth layer.

Those who reach the Ninth Layer are already a minority.

As for the Tenth Layer.

One can count them on one hand.

And powerhouses of this realm wouldn’t focus on just one arena; it would be meaningless.

The truly smart strategy.

Is to occupy a part of the arena, securing their corresponding ranks.

As time passes.

Shen Changqing watches the battles on each arena, gaining some insights.

He observes the other disciples watching, too, who initially were just spectators but now seem thoughtful, clearly having gained something.

Which is only natural.

Watching the powerful fight can itself offer insights.

This kind of thing is profound and can’t be described in words.

The true pursuit is the sudden inspiration out of nowhere.

If one can understand it, it helps immensely in future cultivation, understanding of divine skills, or even sideline studies.

"Brother Kongzhou, I concede!"

On the arena, a disciple is slightly out of breath, but smiles as he cups his fist towards those below.

Zhongshan Kongzhou, unfazed, smiles faintly and says, "Junior brother’s strength is formidable, I am impressed!"

After speaking.

He moves to an open area, sits cross-legged, and silently replenishes his primordial energy.

Defeat!

It’s only temporary.

Every arena leader has a second chance to challenge.

Currently, he still holds the top score, significantly ahead of the second. This defeat gives him a chance to restore his energy.

Once he’s recovered, he’ll reclaim the position of arena leader.

For all this.

Zhongshan Kongzhou had already planned.

"As expected, even the God Realm Tenth Layer powerhouses can’t withstand prolonged battles, but looking at the Candle Sect’s arena this time, could it be that leaving a name on the Divine Mandate Platform is not just about simple one-on-one?"

Shen Changqing contemplated silently.

Of course.

This was just his wild guess.

Perhaps in Zhongshan Dongxuan’s eyes, only those who maintain an advantage in continuous battles can leave their name on the Divine Mandate Platform.

No matter what.

It has little to do with him.

Seeing Zhongshan Kongzhou resting, Shen Changqing shifts his gaze to another arena.

The God Realm Tenth Layer direct disciples are not just Zhongshan Kongzhou; there are three in total.

"Zhongshan Hai!"

He looks at another God Realm Tenth Layer powerhouse, whose name surfaces in his mind.

Gentle and refined.

With an innate arrogance between his brows.

From his interactions, though his face maintains a gentle smile, he always gives off an elevated sense, revealing some clues.

This is a genius, and a particularly haughty one at that.

Yet.

To Shen Changqing, this is normal.

Being able to reach the God Realm Tenth Layer among direct disciples is indeed worthy of being called genius.

After all, direct disciples differ from the true transmission; there are certain limitations.

That is—

All direct disciples entering the Candle Sect must be within 1,500 years.

Once the time’s up.

One must either become a Steward or an Elder, relinquishing the direct disciple position anyway.

In short.

Today’s veteran direct disciples are geniuses within the last 1,500 years.

In such a short time.

Reaching directly into the God Realm Tenth Layer, it’s quite apparent.

After a while.

Shen Changqing retracts his gaze.

Zhongshan Hai is evidently also at his limits; it won’t be long before he’s knocked from the arena.

Though he seems to last longer than Zhongshan Kongzhou, his opponents are mostly not strong, earning him fewer points.

His longevity.

Is largely related to the challenger’s prowess.

The other God Realm Tenth Layer makes him more solemn.

For no other reason.

Than the display of formidable flesh power.