novel-bin Chapter 817 - You, Come Out!
Chapter 817 - You, Come Out!
Chapter 817 - You, Come Out!
After defeating Qi Xue, no one challenged Chen Fan’s group, so they advanced unchallenged into the third round. It felt almost anticlimactic.
However, everyone understood one thing clearly—the seventh place was likely Yan Shuiyi’s ceiling.
Regardless of her guardians’ strengths, the third round would pose insurmountable challenges. Yan Shuiyi herself was keenly aware of this.
“What are the rules of the third round?” Chen Fan asked Yan Shuiyi.
“In the third round, the demon generals are allowed one guardian. Demon general versus demon general, and guardian versus guardian. If both matches are lost, the side is eliminated. A tie means the ranking remains undecided for now.
“For example, if we face the third demon general, Dou Yan, and you defeat his guardian while Dou Yan defeats me, my ranking will still fall below his.”
Chen Fan’s eyes flickered with understanding as he processed the implications.
By these rules, Yan Shuiyi’s battles for the top seven rankings were effectively over before they even began.
The top seven demon generals were all elite cultivators at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Star realm. Yan Shuiyi didn’t stand a chance against any of them.
Even if Chen Fan defeated the first demon general’s guardian, Yan Shuiyi’s ranking wouldn’t change.
“In that case, are we already set for last place?”
Although Yan Shuiyi didn’t want to admit it, she nodded and said, “Yes, the top seven demon generals are all top-tier, peak Heavenly Star realm experts. Nothing will change even if you defeat all their guardians because I can’t defeat the other generals. Still, I’m satisfied with my current ranking—I never imagined being ranked seventh.”
She was undeniably weaker than the other demon generals—an iron-clad truth leaving no room for flukes.
Without Chen Fan’s aid, she would have lost to Qi Xue in the second round and failed to enter the top seven.
This result had far exceeded her expectations.
“Hmm?” Chen Fan narrowed his eyes and turned to look at Yan Shuiyi.
Their gazes locked, and Chen Fan saw the resolve in her eyes. She would really honor her word if he defeated the opposing guardian.
“Are you sure? After all, a demon general holds immense power here. Even the lowest-ranked demon general is revered and sought after by countless people. Can you really bear to give it up to me?”
Yan Shuiyi smiled sweetly and said, “What is there to be unwilling about? I entered the top seven, but it will be very difficult for me to sit firmly in my position. Moreover, if you really can defeat Dou Yan’s guardian, your strength would be top-tier among the twenty-eight demon generals—easy to take down a demon palace hall after that.
“Besides, if you succeed, even as your guardian, I’d gain more benefits and authority than I have now. Just look at the guardians under the First Demon General. Some are peak Heavenly Star realm, yet they still serve him. Why?
“It’s because the benefits they gain are equal to or greater than those of demon generals. Their authority far surpasses that of the bottom fourteen demon generals. While they aren’t demon generals, they’re better than them. Given that, I’ll take a gamble.”
Chen Fan studied Yan Shuiyi for a moment before finally smiling. “Alright, you won’t be disappointed. I’ll be taking the place of the third demon general!”
Shock flashed across Yan Shuiyi’s beautiful eyes.
Even the guardians of the other six demon generals were strong.
Footsteps echoed as the first person to step forward was the third demon general, Dou Yan’s guardian, Pan Huan.
He looked at Chen Fan, revealed a cold smile, and said, “You, come on out! That day, I warned you that you wouldn’t be so lucky if we crossed paths again. I really didn’t expect to see you here.
“You should be grateful I showed mercy, letting you into the second round, and even to this third round. Now, step forward and accept your death!”
Rumble!
A terrifying aura surged to the sky from Pan Huan, transforming into a storm. It swept out, pressuring heaven and earth, causing many demon generals to feel an extremely huge pressure, their irises shrinking in response.
Top-tier, peak, Heavenly Star realm cultivation. Placed among the twenty-eight demon generals, he could enter the top fourteen.