Follow the path of Dao from infancy

Chapter 1901: Chapter 510: Ten Thousand Clans Await, Reverse Order Challenge

Quickly, the final trial of leadership concluded.

Everyone gradually exited from the illusion realm, and Li Hao slowly opened his eyes. Just a moment ago, he was searching for the Great Dream Master, coordinating with the Great Dream Nine Abysses to slay the Ancient Demon. After the Ancient Demon was vanquished, not long after, the illusion realm came to an end.

"Leadership tests casualties, enemy kills, war duration..."

Li Hao’s eyes flickered. Although he had never led an army into battle, the knowledge he absorbed during childhood still gave him a good understanding of battlefield knowledge.

Now, having traveled this path, endured trials, and gained much, in this particular trial, he hardly suffered any losses within the Great Dream Nine Abysses. He likely scored at least a pass.

"All four trials are over, but I wonder what my overall rank is?"

"You need to rank in the top twenty for all four tests to even have a chance to compete for the True King, effectively eliminating eighty people!"

Around him, the crowd’s gazes were heavy; many who performed poorly in the earlier rounds felt regret, knowing they no longer had a chance to qualify.

The Star Empress didn’t prolong the suspense and quickly announced the final selection.

The top twenty list appeared, and the crowd looked to the sky, searching for their names.

Li Hao saw his name at fourth place, his eyes flickered; based on his prior performances, this ranking was about what he predicted. It seemed his leadership skills weren’t a drag.

Soon, his gaze swept down and found Shi Miao’s name at twentieth place.

Just at the bottom.

"That was close..."

Li Hao breathed a sigh of relief. Earlier, Shi Miao ranked too low in the test of good and evil, yet now managed to squeeze into the top twenty, which was not easy, equivalent to failing one test, with the other three needing extremely strong performances.

"My name isn’t there..."

"Ninth? Humph!"

Among the crowd, many sighed. The last sliver of hope in their eyes faded.

The Divine Venerable in golden armor had a cold expression, seeing himself ranked below Li Hao. His eyes burned with anger but he restrained it.

Earlier, Li Hao’s combat ranking had shockingly surpassed his, something he found incredible, even though he hadn’t gone all out. But...that guy was only at the Seventh Level of Immortal King Realm!

"Junior Sister almost ranked last in the test of good and evil, surely something affected her. Maybe it was the Master, or..."

The Divine Venerable looked towards Li Hao, jealousy creeping into his eyes. Although he felt no affection for Shi Miao, she was still his Junior Sister in the same sect, the Master’s most cherished disciple. He once admired her, yet she opened her heart to someone else, neglecting him as her fellow Senior Brother, leaving him angry.

"I didn’t make it..."

Su Wanyi looked at the list, seeing that her name was absent, her face pale. But given her previous performances, this was within her expectations; though seeing it announced truly was still disappointing.

"I ranked 19th, aside from nearly coming last like Shi Miao in the good and evil test, I nearly got 20th, but I managed to get in!"

Luo Ningshuang was full of joy and excitement, surprised that, among numerous large faction heirs and reincarnated Quasi-Emperors, she still managed to get a chance for the final selection!

Though merely a chance, being in the top twenty was undeniably a great honor!

And even if she lost, she might still be spotted and selected as a deputy!

Though her combat power didn’t rank in the top forty, leadership was her forte; in the good and evil and Tao Heart tests, her results were only relatively Middle Rank. Only in leadership did she both slay the Ancient Demon and solve the issues left by it at the smallest cost.

"Wonder what the final True King competition will test? Probably real power duels!"

Luo Ningshuang thought silently.

Other large faction Immortal Kings also looked for their names, many old ancestors from clans saw they hadn’t made the top twenty, sighing helplessly.

Competing with heirs from the top ten clans and many reincarnated Quasi-Emperors was indeed too difficult!

Except...that guy at the Seventh Level of Immortal King Realm.

Seeing Li Hao’s name at fourth made many twitch at the corner of their eyes; they had practiced bitterly at Immortal King Realm Perfection for years, yet were surpassed by someone who hadn’t even reached Perfection.

That guy not only made it but was ranked fourth, almost surely making it as a True King!

"Alright, this final selection..."

The Star Empress spoke, quelling numerous discussions, but suddenly frowning, her eyes flashing with a stern cold light.

Everyone noted her change of expression, each feeling curious; a matter that stirred emotions in an Emperor was surely significant.

"Ancient Demons are eroding the Heavenly Source across True Realm. The Ten Thousand Clans have already begun gathering. This final True King selection was initially planned for Heavenly Dao draw duels. Now we’re changing to another method, a lower rank challenge duel!"

The Star Empress stated coldly, "Currently, the top ten are temporarily considered True Kings. Each has three opportunities to challenge upwards!"

"Only allowed to challenge one position above, no skipping challenges!"

"If the challenge succeeds, the opportunity refreshes, considered as not wasting a challenge, can continue challenging!"

"If the challenge fails, you must wait for a higher position change before you can use your second challenge. Otherwise, it will be your final rank."

"Time is limited, challenges can proceed simultaneously. There are ten arenas here, connected to the clan realms of the Ten Thousand Clans. The entire True Realm Ten Thousand Races can observe your performance. Fight with all you have!"

Upon hearing the Star Empress’s words, everyone froze and looked at each other, surprised by the simplicity and brutality of the final selection.

A reverse order challenge, as long as you are strong enough, you can fight your way to the front, even to number one!