Li Mo glanced at Zhu Di crawling near the edge of the platform, a hint of disdain curling at the corner of his mouth.

This level?

"Attack!"

He flicked his fingers, and three white pieces flew out from the Chaos Chessboard.

They shot out from upper, middle, and lower paths, each piece carrying a whirlwind, shooting out like meteorites.

The white pieces scraped quickly against the air, sparking, with dragon and elephant phantoms faintly visible within.

Upon seeing the pieces flying towards him, Zhu Di’s expression stiffened, immediately channeling all his spiritual energy to form an energy shield in front of him.

Boom!

The pieces collided with the energy shield, creating a violent sound, with waves of energy spreading out from him as the center.

At this moment, Zhu Di’s face turned somewhat pale.

The energy shield that was just formed had already exhausted his spiritual energy.

Seeing the other two pieces carrying strong energy, a hint of difficulty flashed in his eyes; defeating Li Mo was too hard.

They weren’t even on the same level.

As his eyes quickly moved, Zhu Di directly jumped off the platform.

"I concede." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Zhu Di, on the platform, suddenly raised his hands in resignation.

Rather than continue this fierce battle, it was better to concede.

After all, he was still young, and there would be plenty of opportunities to win in the future.

After jumping off the platform, his gaze moved to the pile of White Crystal Cold Jade on the podium.

His eyes instantly dimmed, hollow, with shimmering tears quickly adorning his face.

"Alas."

Many cultivators couldn’t help but sigh upon seeing this scene.

The past half-year’s arduous training was all to claim the first place and take back that pile of White Crystal Cold Jade.

If he had won the first place, what a glorious moment it would have been.

The Peak Master would definitely greet him with flowers, and the younger disciples would surely carry him back.

But now he had failed.

"Don’t be sad, you will have plenty of chances in the future."

Tang Xuan, seeing the huge, glistening tears, was also affected by the wave of emotion following the loss.

He personally went to Zhu Di’s side, patted his shoulder, and consoled him.

But how could the youth’s sense of loss dissipate in just three words?

Zhu Di clenched his fists, wiping tears from his face.

"I have only one dream, and that is to take first place."

He spoke with a firm expression, tightly clenching his fists, then walked alone away from Heavenly God Plaza.

Many cultivators, watching that white shadow, couldn’t help but sigh lightly.

Where there is sorrow, there is joy.

On the other side, Lion Peak had already burst into cheers.

Crying out to Li Mo.

"Li Mo, you are the hero of Lion Peak."

"Welcome the hero’s triumphant return."

Many disciples of Lion Peak shouted out to Li Mo.

Their faces were full of intense joy.

And Shi Xinran and other female cultivators were happily dancing, waving flower bouquets in their hands.

However, disciples from several other peaks were somewhat skeptical about the fairness of the competition.

"Hmph, I find this competition completely unfair."

"Exactly, I feel the result was predetermined."

"I agree, Dongfang Qing is a favorite of the Zuo Sect Leader and is close to the Sect Master."

"What is there to watch in this competition? The result was long since decided, no doubt Lion Peak will take first place."

Many cultivators looked sullen.

They used to be aware of Zhu Di’s strength, yet today he conceded so easily?

This was fundamentally unreasonable, knowing Zhu Di was the type willing to sacrifice much for first place.

Yet today, conceding without any injuries made those with darker intentions naturally feel the ranking was predetermined.

However, faced with such dissatisfaction from the darker faction, some righteous people began to speak.

"Obviously, it’s your own negative thinking, not the Sect Master pre-determining positions."

"Exactly, Li Mo’s strength is evidently far stronger than Zhu Di’s. Zhu Di’s attack is strong, but his defense is poor. Li Mo excels in both attack and defense."

"Indeed, Li Mo’s strength far surpasses Zhu Di’s. If Li Mo had lost, then I’d suspect something shady in the competition."

These people laughed disdainfully.

Zhu Di naturally heard those unkind voices, his expression remained calm; losing a competition and thinking it’s unfair and pre-determined is just the excuse of the weak.

Standing on the stage as the victor, he felt no guilt.

Meanwhile Wang Ye rose from his chair.

"Li Mo wins this match."

Wang Ye nodded towards Li Mo.

As his words fell!

Numerous cultivators from Lion Peak directly stood up from the spectator seats.

The scene instantly became lively.

"Haha, our Lion Peak’s efforts over the past half-year have not been in vain."

"Indeed, this victory is the result of training sixteen hours a day. Could there be anyone who worked harder?"

"Heavenly Dao rewards diligence."

Li Mo also departed towards Lion Peak amidst the cheers of the crowd.

Wang Ye looked at the cheering crowd, his expression serious.

"Today, I’ve decided to give Buddha Peak a chance; tomorrow Buddha Peak will face Carefree Peak, the winner can advance, the loser will be eliminated."

Upon hearing this, everyone took particular joy, Sect Master’s decision evidently gave Buddha Peak a chance.

Many cultivators’ eyes glistened with hope.

Over the past half-year, Buddha Peak has done much good, Hui Xing is also kind-hearted, having helped many people.

Undoubtedly, Buddha Peak is most favored by the people.

In contrast, Lion Peak’s strength is indeed powerful, yet they haven’t carried out good deeds.

Nor have they done anything to earn gratitude from others; their strong power rather invites jealousy from other cultivators.

Thus, many cultivators naturally hope Lion Peak will win the competition tomorrow.

"Hui Xing, Zhu Di, don’t let us down."

"Exactly, we all hope you win this time."

"Don’t lose to Carefree Peak tomorrow."

Many cultivators cast expectant glances toward Buddha Peak.

Upon hearing there’s still an opportunity tomorrow, Hui Xing’s previously sad face instantly lit up with a smile.

"Winning this competition just on my own is certainly difficult, but if I align with Zhu Di, maybe there’s a chance."

Hui Xing burst out from the crowd, searching for Zhu Di.

In Hui Xing’s view, winning the championship is indeed a too extravagant dream, but getting a placement is quite good.

After witnessing Li Mo’s strength, he too understood that only through unity would there be a chance to win.

Tang Xuan seeing Hui Xing leave, quickly left as well.

His old eyes flashed with wisdom, as tomorrow’s competition cannot be won through force but through strategy.

Chapter 1805: Winning with Momentum

Soon after, many disciples left Heavenly God Plaza.

Carefree Master saw many cultivators hoping Hui Xing and Zhu Di would win tomorrow, his expression turned gloomy.

He held an ominous suspicion, though Carefree Peak’s strength is indeed formidable, seemingly assured of victory tomorrow, yet perhaps Buddha Peak would emerge victorious.

Then he cast his gaze towards Chen Changsheng.

"Disciple, do you have confidence in winning tomorrow?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Changsheng’s mouth slightly curved in a confident smile.

"Master, Buddha Peak’s strength is a level below ours."

After saying this, he waved the white fan in his hand and left.

Carefree Master carefully pondered Chen Changsheng’s words, it seems he already has the confidence to win.

Then he too rode a breeze back to Carefree Peak.

Soon, Heavenly God Plaza became empty, leaving only three figures.

"Dongfang Qing, Xia Yurou, who do you think will win tomorrow?"

Wang Ye looked at the two and asked.