During the Battle of the Heavenly Rankings, Zhou Chuan made a sudden and stunning appearance, instantly rising to fame. Later, the battle for the top spot featured an extra round held at the Ten-Thousand Swords Mountain. Zhou Chuan plowed through the trials with an unstoppable sweep from the very beginning, only to suddenly stop near the end and throw the match to Aobai with a regretful demeanor, settling for second place on the Heavenly Rankings. However, everyone figured out afterward that Zhou Chuan had lost on purpose—the fact that Aobai was beaten into next week inside the Ancient Ruins a few years later served as absolute proof.
Clearing one stage a day was an unimaginable speed. Aside from those in closed-door cultivation, all the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect rushed over to join the excitement. This was a major event in the world of sword cultivation: another super-genius had emerged, standing at the absolute peak of the realm of the sword.
"That's the ninety-ninth stage! He's about to break through the hundredth stage. Quick, come with me to the Sacred Mountain to take a look."
Chapter 1100