Chapter 977: 977
After the sacrifice, the lord of the Heaven Heavenly Palace began reading the rules of the Deity battle .
Actually, the rules were the same each time . The 15 candidates present already knew the rules by heart .
The battle for the Deity position mainly looked at two aspects: combat ability and potential .
Combat ability was a Monk’s physique and talent . Those of the same plane who had stronger combat ability would naturally be more qualified to become the Deity . Potential was the highest level a Monk could reach in the future .
There were nine levels of the Blood God Altar . The higher a candidate could climb to, the more potential he had .
A candidate who’d completed the Heavenly Realm reached the bottom of the altar first . Stepping on the bones, he quickly reached the first level . This man was Huo Xin . He was the youngest of the 15 candidates and was popular amongst the newest generation .
“Huo Xin has already completed the first step by reaching the first level,” Sun Dadi said . “Even if he can’t reach the second level, he’s already proved his potential . ”
At the same time, four other Deities rushed toward the altar . Amongst them, three reached the first level . Only one failed the first trial of the test .
All candidates had been picked from thousands of people, but even then, some still couldn’t reach the first level of the Blood God Altar . It was evident that reaching the first level wasn’t anything easy .
Zhang Ruochen was unconvinced . “You’ll have a chance to become the Deity if you can reach the first level?”
Sun Dadi nodded . “Climbing the altar is only a test of our potential . However, there are too many factors affecting our potential . There are many variables as well, so the test of potential is only for reference . ”
“So combat ability is the critical point?” Zhang Ruochen asked .
“Indeed . ”
Zhang Ruochen continued asking, “Then how will they test a candidate’s combat ability?”
The various candidates had very different cultivations . Some were only in the Heavenly Realm . Others were already ninth level Half-Saints . They couldn’t use a simple duel for the test .
“The Blood God Altar’s power is very mysterious,” Sun Dadi said . “It can simulate all past Deities . If a candidate can defeat any past Deity throughout the history of the Blood God Sect, they’ll pass the second test . ”
Zhang Ruochen nodded thoughtfully .
Sun Dadi crossed his arms before his chest and smiled . “Shall we go try now?”
“We can still wait a bit,” Zhang Ruochen said .
Seeing how unhurried Zhang Ruochen was, Sun Dadi also forced himself to be patient and continued observing .
At the moment, there were already four candidates in the first level of the Blood God Sect . One of them was Bai Yu .
The four didn’t start the second test immediately . Instead, they tried climbing to the second level . If they succeeded, they could further prove their potential and be even more eye-catching . However, other than Huo Xin, the other three all failed .
Bai Yu retreated to the first level of the altar, quite upset . “How can a mere 20-something-year-old kid have such strong potential?”
Huo Xin’s performance was indeed shocking . After reaching the second level, he started climbing to the third .
Below the altar, Wei Longxing’s eyes blazed . Glancing at Hai Lingyin, he said, “If we don’t start climbing, the show is going to be stolen by a kid . ”
With that, Wei Longxing yelled and used a physical technique . He instantly shot to the first level of the altar like an aggressive dragon .
Hai Lingyin also started climbing the altar . He was practically shoulder to shoulder with Wei Longxing . Their speed was so shocking . They quickly reached the second level, caught up with Huo Xin, and then surpassed him .
“So fast . ” Looking at Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing rush to the top, Huo Xin was shocked . He felt extreme pressure .
Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing’s performance naturally excited all the disciples on the bottom .
“There are 15 candidates, but actually, only Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing are the true candidates . ”
“The next Deity will definitely be between Hai Lingyin or Wei Longxing . Let’s just see who will win . ”
“I heard that Wei Longxing had participated in the previous Deity battle . He was only a step away from the fifth level of the altar . It was also that step that made him lose to Mei Lanzhu . ”
“Mei Lanzhu drank the Supreme Saint Heavenly Tea and improved his potential greatly . That’s why he could reach the fifth level of the Blood God Altar . Otherwise, he’d have no chance to become the Deity . ”
“Let’s just see if Wei Longxing can surpass himself this time and cross that step . If he can, the Deity’s position will be his . ”
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As the crowd discussed intently, Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin had already reached the fourth level of the Blood God Altar . They slowed down considerably and approached the fifth level step by step .
Each step was very difficult .
Many people felt that the critical moment had arrived . Whoever reached the fifth level would become the Deity . Both of them had strong combat abilities, so the second test wouldn’t be very hard for them . If they performed as usual, they would definitely pass .
Thus, this first test of potential was especially important . Whoever did better than the other would have a higher chance of becoming Deity .
They got closer and closer to the fifth level . They were only a few steps away . All the Monks present held their breaths . They were extremely nervous .
They weren’t the only ones . Even the Saints at the top of the altar looked serious . They paid close attention to the two climbing the Blood God Altar .
Finally, Wei Longxing made the last step and successfully reached the fifth level of the Blood God Altar .
Success!
After taking the last step, Wei Longxing exhaled deeply . He was ecstatic inside . He’d finally surpassed the limit of his potential . Amongst the most talented Deities throughout history, the fifth level was above average .
Thunderous cheers and roars sounded under the Blood God Altar . Wei Longxing reaching the fifth level made many people extremely excited .
Saintess Shangguan Xianyan’s pretty eyes also flashed with something different . Wei Longxing seems to be more powerful than Mei Lanzhu, she thought . He can actually surpass his own potential . This means that his future potential has no limit .
In comparison, Mei Lanzhu had reached the fifth level because he’d drank the Supreme Saint Heavenly Tea . In a way, he was already weaker than Wei Longxing .
However, before Wei Longxing could be happy for long, Hai Lingyin actually reached the fifth level too . He stood before Wei Longxing .
Wiping his sweat, Hai Lingyin chuckled and said, “Seems like we can only compete in the second test . Which of us can become the Deity?”
“That depends on whose combat ability is stronger in the same plane . ”
Wei Longxing was very confident and confronted Hai Lingyin .
Below the altar, Sun Dadi touched his chin . “Neither of them is easy to deal with . They all have potential to become Saint Kings and may even try for the Supreme Saint Realm . Usually, if a talent like them exists, it’s a sign of future prosperity . ”
“The grand era is here,” Zhang Ruochen said . “Every force is filled with geniuses . ”
Ji Shui used a physical technique and whooshed over like a bloody streak . Appearing behind Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi, she barked, “What are you two muttering about? Hurry up and climb the altar . Do you want to give up on the battle?”
Of the 15 candidates, only Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi hadn’t started climbing .
Sun Dadi turned around . Seeing Ji Shui’s true features, his eyes gleamed and he started drooling . “Truly a goddess…”
Zhang Ruochen wasn’t shocked at all . He just smiled at Ji Shui . Then he pulled Sun Dadi toward the Blood God Altar .
Seeing Wei Longxing and Hai Lingyin’s powerful performance, Ji Shui didn’t have much hope for Zhang Ruochen . However, since he’d comprehended the Blood God Map, he might really have a chance to create a miracle .
Ji Shui showing her true appearance at the Deity battle was also Discipline King Haiming’s idea . After all, he knew that Gu Linfeng was lustful . He might be able to dig up his potential by having Ji Shui stimulate him .
Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi traveled together . They climbed the first level without hurrying .
Zhang Ruochen already felt a subtle pressure the moment he made his first step . That pressure was strange . It seemed to repress his physical body, but also seemed to suppress his spiritual mind .
“The pressure doesn’t seem very strong . ” Zhang Ruochen seemed composed . He easily dissolved the pressure on him .
Sun Dadi seemed relaxed too . He reached the first level at the same time as Zhang Ruochen . There were nine candidates on the first level now .
After Bai Yu looked at Zhang Ruochen, he scoffed . “I didn’t think that you could reach the first level too . ”
Ignoring him, Zhang Ruochen started for the second level .
“You overestimate yourself . You’re actually going for the second level?” Bai Yu looked with disdain . He didn’t believe that Gu Linfeng could reach the second level at all . He thought that the other would return very soon .
After all, many of the candidates had stopped at the first level . As of now, only Hai Lingyin, Wei Longxing, and Huo Xin had reached the second level .
However, Bai Yu waited a long time without seeing Gu Linfeng return . He started getting nervous . Thus, he looked up and saw that Zhang Ruochen and that red monkey had actually reached the second level already .
“How is this possible?” Bai Yu couldn’t believe his eyes .
He’d always thought that he was better than Zhang Ruochen . How could he take this hit?
At the moment, most people’s eyes were on the fifth level, watching Hai Lingyin and Wei Longxing’s every move . They didn’t notice that two more candidates had reached the second level .
When Zhang Ruochen and Sun Dadi reached the third level, people finally discovered them . “Look!” someone exclaimed . “Someone has reached the third level and is climbing toward the fourth level . ”
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