Chapter 315 - 312: The Center of Attention
In the belly of Sky Demon Mountain, this area marks the deepest reaches of the mountain range, a vast plain with an almost boundless horizon, where only ten Battle Platforms stand out like a string of stars settled upon this land.
Above the plain, a terrifying surge of popularity had already gathered, for today was a big day. The annual grand event of Sky Demon Mountain, the Genius Clash, would take place right here.
From early dawn, a frightening crowd had already assembled, and as time passed, more and more figures hurried over, even powerful individuals not from Sky Demon Mountain flocked to witness this spectacular martial event.
This Genius Clash determined opponents through a lottery, and with over two hundred participants taking part in the event, they would compete through both cumulative points and elimination rounds to decide the final victor.
Over two hundred contestants were divided into ten groups, with the leader of each group securing their place among the top ten in the tournament. In other words, only by securing first place within their group could they qualify to contend for the top three positions.
Since achieving first place depended on points accumulated through battle records, luck played a minimal role, unlike in mere elimination rounds, where luck was a significant factor.
By the time Ye Xuan and Yu Yi reached the plain, the area was bustling with activity; the crowd was dense, and an uproar of voices bubbled like a boiling cauldron.
Sitting atop the central stand were seven prominent figures, the stewards of Sky Demon Mountain’s power, the seven Demon Venerables.
Among these Demon Venerables, two exuded an especially powerful aura, one clad in black, the other in white—two middle-aged men. The man in the black robe had a dark and chilling face that made one uncomfortable; he was one of the Demon Venerables, the Demon Dragon Venerable. The other, a white-robed middle-aged man, looked pristine like a celestial being; he was the Sky Fox Demon Venerable.
This Genius Clash was a major event for Sky Demon Mountain, and even the Demon Venerables paid great attention to it.
Prior to arriving, Ye Xuan had consumed three Demon Essence Pills, confident that even the two Demon Venerables couldn’t detect his human aura, avoiding any suspicion towards him.