Chapter 597: Chapter 594: Why Is This So Uncanny?

[You have defeated a candidate from the previous Heavenly title qualification battle. You have gained official participation privileges for the Celestial Human Title qualification battle.]

[The finals for the Celestial Human Title will be held on December 16, Lingyuan 807.]

[During this period, you still need to pass two match battles against Celestial challengers. If you win both matches, you will enter the finals of the Celestial Human Title.]

Bai Pu looked at the special item he obtained, the "Celestial Human Title Challenge Letter." The text on it had quietly changed, becoming proof of him as a "Celestial Human Title Qualification Examinee," with three gray cloud patterns on it.

One of the gray clouds had already been illuminated by a white cloud, with two gray clouds remaining, yet to be lit.

Evidently, the first white cloud was secured by Bai Pu’s victory over the Nine Netherworld.

Next, like the Nine Netherworld, Bai Pu will act as a candidate, accepting challenges from other strong contenders with a Celestial Challenge Letter, with opponents matched by the Spirit Realm Will.

Winning two matches will light up the remaining two gray clouds, granting entry to the Celestial Human Title finals on December 16.

"It’s the end of October now, and the time for the Celestial Human Title finals is just a month or two away. It seems I can’t go into seclusion or venture into the Spirit Realm during this time. Just in time to finish the University Competition," Bai Pu silently calculated in his heart.

...

The first round of the Celestial qualification war where Bai Pu participated stirred waves far beyond the internet.

In a secret chamber unknown to others, in the Cultivation Field of the Boundary Land, many peak experts watched the match, whether live or replayed, gaining a preliminary understanding of Bai Pu’s formidable strength.

Simultaneously, they were even more curious, wanting to know Bai Pu’s power limit; did the Nine Netherworld really push Bai Pu to the edge?

Bai Pu, apart from the Celestial Human Title, also registered for the Power King Title! 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

Rumor has it that Bai Pu nurtures two Leader-level dinosaur mounts in the Boundary Land. Judging by his demeanor, he’ll also have a hand in the Divine Throne Title! He wants all three major titles this year. Will he give up on the Sword Saint and Dragon King battles next year?

Hard to say.

All the peak experts, regardless of the title they compete for, are closely watching Bai Pu’s power, wondering if he has hidden strategies and to what extent. Would he pose a threat to them?

Among them, the top contenders for the Celestial Human Title are the most anxious.

At the Boundary Land of the Celestial Mansion, Cyan Vault watched Bai Pu’s battle records since his debut repeatedly, which also included Bai Pu’s match with his big nephew—Haotian, in last year’s University Competition.

"How is he so extraordinary?" murmured Cyan Vault.

From last year to this year, Bai Pu’s power, which once seemed rapidly advancing, has soared to astronomical heights.

Originally, they thought the Nine Netherworld could easily shatter Bai Pu’s daydreams, but now Cyan Vault has no choice but to list Bai Pu as the most dangerous opponent.

Even more frustrated was Haotian.

Upon hearing that Bai Pu repelled the Dragon King at the "Celestial Residence" Boundary Land, he was already engulfed with jealousy, inwardly reassuring himself that it was due to official military assistance, not Bai Pu’s own Power.

Now, Bai Pu defeated the Nine Netherworld, whom his second uncle considered a formidable rival, head-on!

The vast disparity was plainly laid out before him, deepening Haotian’s jealousy and resentment, leaving him without any excuse to console himself!

Hoping strongly that his second uncle wins and successfully retains the Celestial Human Title. That way, Bai Pu would merely be a candidate...

"Second Uncle, you’re different from the Nine Netherworld; you have a Golden Named Relic Weapon in your hands! Gangxin’s foundation is shallow, surely he’s not your match," advised Haotian.

Cyan Vault sighed, "Truthfully, setting aside the Celestial Human Title, my strength only slightly surpasses the Nine Netherworld’s. In the Celestial Human Title finals, my title will be temporarily withdrawn, and all bonuses will disappear! If not for the Phoenix Wing Gilded Halberd, I wouldn’t have the utmost confidence to defeat him."

Upon hearing his second uncle’s words, Haotian felt even more uneasy. Suddenly an idea struck, and he said, "Second Uncle, why not leverage public opinion to strongly promote Gangxin! Make him the top favorite of this year’s Celestial Human War."

Cyan Vault narrowed his eyes, casting an appreciative glance at Haotian, "That’s not a bad idea; go on, elaborate."

Understanding his second uncle was testing him, Haotian smiled and said, "Didn’t you say, Second Uncle, that the Celestial Human Title finals will take place in a Mirror Plane established by the Spirit Realm Will? It’s not one-on-one! Just exaggerate Gangxin’s threat, encouraging other candidates to join forces and first take down Gangxin... wouldn’t that maximize your chances of winning?"

The more Haotian said, the more excited he became, "The reason it’s tough for past Celestial Human Titleholders to defend their titles is the chaotic battle in the finals, where former Celestials are seen as the biggest threat by all candidates who jointly triumph! Now with Gangxin as your scapegoat, helping ease the pressure on you, I think that’s actually a good thing!"

Cyan Vault stroked his chin, chuckling, "You’ve finally hit the nail on the head. The Celestial Human finals are rather complex, not a simple Gladiatorial Arena; it’s not that easy to make others join forces. However, the presence of Gangxin can at least provide me some ease."

...

The University Competition eliminations occur weekly, with the recent victory marking Xili Institute of Technology among the top sixteen.

The single-elimination matches in the rounds from sixteen to eight and eight to four aren’t like the top thirty-two battles, which were direct four-to-zero crushes.

In the previous round, Mountain Hermit lost a match, and in the subsequent one, Amaterasu also lost a match.

The two, one being an Enhanced Elite Tank, the other a Hero Profession Support, could win against opponents they’re strong against or those who underestimate them, yet they would lose against Hero Professions that counter them.

However, these two rounds still didn’t reach team battles as Mountain Hermit won the second round, and Amaterasu won the first round.

Xili Institute of Technology, with the continuous victories of Shiyi, Blood Spider, and Bai Pu, won both elimination rounds four to one in individual matches.

The audience finally saw Bai Pu appear in the single match stage.

Yet, they couldn’t enjoy a full display as Bai Pu was terrifyingly strong, with the time taken to appear calculated in seconds for both rounds.

Facing mere Level 6 Hero Professions, a single Lasso Strike brought them in, followed by a regular attack, leaving the opponent to vanish into light.

In the Celestial qualification match against a high-level opponent like Nine Netherworld, due to the opponent’s strength, Bai Pu’s crushing advantage wasn’t apparent.

But on the University Competition stage, Bai Pu completely overpowered these college students, like an adult easily handling a child.

This compelled the eager college students to lower their flags and extinguish their drums—they originally believed Bai Pu closed the gap between University Competitions and peak title battles, and that some outstanding competitors, such as the Skywalker, might even match against peak contenders.

But now, evidence shows it’s not Bai Pu who closed the gap between the two competitions, but Bai Pu himself standing out, entirely outclassing the University Competition level, leading by a significant margin!