Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Group Four, Li Yun wins!”

As Bai Feng was sent flying off the stage, the deacon of the Martial Ascension Gate immediately announced the result in a loud voice.

At the same time, the matches on the other nine arenas also came to an end.

On the first stage, Xiao Fanyun achieved the most effortless victory. His reputation alone was enough to suppress his opponents. In front of him, ordinary disciples did not even have the courage to fight, and some could barely maintain their composure. As a result, his opponents chose to concede without even making a move.

On the second stage, Mo Chuxue secured her victory with a single strike. Her Frigid Palm descended, and her opponent was instantly frozen, ending the battle in an instant.

On the third stage, Jin Yuanguang displayed his terrifying swordsmanship. With a single release of Sword Intent, he severely injured his opponent, forcing him to cough up blood and lose the match.

The fourth stage saw the only upset among the top five. Bai Feng was defeated by Li Yun, losing his position and being replaced on the list.

On the fifth stage, Niu Lie relied purely on his physical strength. He did not use any qi or martial techniques. With overwhelming power alone, he crushed his opponent and claimed victory.

Among the top five experts, aside from Bai Feng, who had the misfortune of encountering Li Yun, the others all won their matches with ease and retained their positions.

As for those ranked from sixth to tenth, the outcomes were more varied.

Luo Chong, ranked sixth, successfully defended his position.

Song Tianshu, ranked seventh, was defeated and replaced by Zhu Ximen, a newly rising genius from Human Origin Peak.

Teng Qing, ranked eighth, managed to hold his ground after a difficult battle, narrowly defeating Han Lingxue from Profound Mystery Peak.

Zhou Xing, ranked ninth, was defeated by Liu Qinghai of Heaven Mandate Peak, who took his place among the top ten.

Finally, Bai Hao, ranked tenth, defeated Huang Yun of Heaven Mandate Peak and successfully retained his position.

These results marked the conclusion of the ten group battles in this Four Peaks Tournament.

“The first round of the Four Peaks Tournament has now concluded. After one hour of rest, the second round will begin. It is called the Ten Strongest Hegemony Round. The rules are simple. Any disciple who is dissatisfied with their current ranking may challenge someone ranked above them. If you win, you take their position. If you lose, your ranking remains unchanged.”

The deacon of the Martial Ascension Gate announced the rules in a loud and clear voice that echoed throughout the entire hall.

“Finally, the real battle begins.”

Li Yun took a slow breath as his calm gaze shifted toward Xiao Fanyun, who stood at the very top of the rankings. A faint and cold smile appeared on his lips.

Xiao Fanyun also sensed Li Yun’s gaze. A chilling intent flickered in his otherwise indifferent eyes, like a blade hidden beneath still water.

However, neither of them made a move. The time had not yet come. Both stepped down from the arena to prepare for what was to come.

On the high platform, Mo Xuanyu’s expression had turned extremely dark.

“Bai Feng actually lost to that boy.”

He had hoped that Bai Feng would crush Li Yun and use that opportunity to suppress the momentum of Heaven Mandate Peak. Instead, the outcome was the complete opposite, and he was once again humiliated.

During the New Disciples Ranking, he had already lost face because of Li Yun. Now, in front of the entire sect, he was humiliated once more. For someone of his status, this was not something he could easily tolerate.

“Isn’t Li Yun supposed to be a one-star aptitude waste? How can he be this strong?” one disciple asked in confusion.

“Are you out of your mind? Have you forgotten his identity as a Supreme Alchemist?” another disciple snapped back immediately.

Hearing this, the surrounding disciples quickly fell silent and no longer dared to focus on Li Yun’s aptitude.

“I remember that Li Yun is a swordsman, and his sword techniques are his strongest methods. Yet when he fought Bai Feng, he did not even draw his sword. He defeated him using only his fists. That means he has not even revealed his full strength.”

“His strength has increased by more than ten times compared to half a year ago. This is unbelievable. How could someone improve so much in such a short time?”

“Did we misjudge him from the very beginning?”

Not far away, two Great Masters from Profound Mystery Peak and Human Origin Peak stared at Li Yun with expressions of shock and disbelief. They could not understand how someone who had been judged as having one-star aptitude could become so powerful in just half a year.

Gradually, realization dawned on them, followed by a deep sense of regret.

If they had known earlier that Li Yun possessed such terrifying potential, they would have fought to recruit him, regardless of his measured aptitude. Even if it had been lower, they would not have hesitated.

But regret came too late.

In this world, there was no medicine that could undo past mistakes.

“Are you all stunned? Regretting it now? A bunch of blind fools.”

The Heaven Mandate Peak Head looked at the grim expressions of the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat and the others, and a trace of undisguised satisfaction flashed across his face. If the occasion had allowed it, he would have laughed aloud without restraint.

It was not only those few who felt regret. In the southern seating area of Profound Mystery Peak within the Martial Battle Hall, a graceful figure stood quietly, her gaze fixed on Li Yun. Her beautiful eyes were filled with deep regret that she could no longer hide.

That figure was Han Lingxue.

When she first learned that Li Yun possessed only one-star aptitude, her attitude had changed instantly. The fragile connection she had built with him had collapsed without hesitation. At the time, she did not think much of it, but now, as she watched Li Yun defeat Bai Feng and emerge from the so-called death group, regret surged uncontrollably within her heart.

The more she recalled her earlier actions, the more foolish she felt. If she could, she would have struck herself just to vent the frustration building inside her.

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Within the seating area of Heaven Mandate Peak, the atmosphere was completely different.

“Senior Brother is truly worthy of his title. He is incredible. He actually broke through the death group. This is his first time participating in the Four Peaks Tournament, yet he has already reached the position of the fourth strongest. With Senior Brother here, the rise of our Heaven Mandate Peak is no longer a distant dream.”

“Exactly. This is something we have not seen in years.”

“Senior Brother Liu Qinghai is also remarkable. He managed to secure ninth place on the Ten Strongest Ranking.”

After witnessing Li Yun defeat Bai Feng and Liu Qinghai overcome Zhou Qing, both of them securing positions among the Ten Strongest, the disciples of Heaven Mandate Peak were overwhelmed with excitement. Their expressions were filled with pride, as though they themselves had achieved those results.

Their excitement was not without reason. In previous Four Peaks Tournaments, Heaven Mandate Peak had always ranked at the bottom, without a single disciple entering the Ten Strongest Ranking. Because of this, they had endured countless mockeries from the other peaks.

Now, not only had two of their disciples entered the ranking, but one had directly risen to fourth place. At last, they could lift their heads with pride.

Amidst the cheers and congratulations, Li Yun remained calm. A faint and composed smile rested on his face, untouched by the surrounding excitement.

Was fourth place enough to satisfy him?

Of course not.

From the very beginning, his goal had never changed.

He wanted first place.