How can simply creating a sect make you invincible?

Tiandu Square was bustling with people.

Everyone in the square was filled with anticipation for the upcoming battle.

"Hey! Which is stronger, the Supreme Bone or the Ancient Double Pupils?"

"I estimate that the ancient double pupils are even stronger; their power is truly terrifying."

"I think it's different from what you think. I actually think the Supreme Bone is stronger."

"I feel the Reincarnation Body is stronger. The aura emanating from the six voids behind Mu Qingcheng makes my heart tremble even from a great distance."

"It's really hard to guess. All three of them have extraordinary physiques that are among the top ten. Only they themselves know this. Whoever understands their own physique better will be stronger."

"Stop guessing, we'll find out who's stronger in a bit. The referee is about to begin."

The referee on the stage stood tall and straight, announcing the final battle rules for the top five finalists.

"The final round of this year's Prodigy Arena has the following rules: the remaining five prodigies can fight freely, and the winners and survivors will determine the rankings of this year's Prodigy Ranking, including the champion, runner-up, third place, and fourth and fifth place."

As the referee's words fell with a resounding cadence, he was about to read out the detailed competition rules one by one and finalize the competition process.

Below the arena, a tall and imposing figure suddenly stood up!

"Wait a minute."

Upon hearing this sound, the entire room fell silent.

Before the referee could speak again, Kun Kun's voice, like thunder, resounded throughout the entire Tiandu Square:

"Stop reading!"

Everyone looked at him with puzzlement and confusion.

The vast square fell silent in an instant, as hundreds of thousands of eyes focused on Kun Kun.

I don't understand why he wanted to stop the final rules!

Kun Kun stood ramrod straight, his gaze sweeping over everyone: "The five of us are all fellow disciples! Why should we, as brothers and sisters, fight each other on this stage? We're not going to compete in this final contest!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and pointed directly at the arena, announcing the rankings of the top five in front of everyone:

"My senior brother Ning Tian! His combat power is unparalleled in the entire arena. He swept aside numerous prodigies and crushed countless powerful enemies. He is undoubtedly the number one in the entire arena, and he is the number one on this year's Prodigy Ranking!"

"My junior sister, Ning Yun, possesses ancient double pupils, unparalleled talent, and is invincible among her peers, ranking second!"

"My beautiful senior sister possesses the Reincarnation Body, with extraordinary abilities and unpredictable methods, ranking third!"

"The mage brothers possess unparalleled Taoist magic and unmatched spells, easily surpassing their peers and ranking fourth!"

"at last."

He pointed to himself, his tone nonchalant, devoid of any resentment or greed:

"I, Kun Kun, didn't even step onto the stage in the final round, and I didn't participate in the final competition at all, so this fifth place is mine!"

After these words, the hundreds of thousands of audience members were completely stunned and fell silent.

Everyone knows that the final ranking on the Prodigy Ranking is related to the favor of Emperor-level forces, the reward of supreme cultivation techniques, and the prestige and status of the entire Central Continent. It is the highest honor that countless geniuses strive for with all their might, even at the cost of injury and bloodshed.

But these five, who possessed the absolute strength to reach the top of Zhongzhou, actually didn't fight or compete at the last moment?

At the jade table, Ning Tian and the others remained calm and indifferent, showing no concern for rankings whatsoever. Instead, they were quite satisfied with Kun Kun's arrangements.

"Senior Sister Qingcheng, please don't mind that you're ranked third. I just ranked you according to the order of the sects."

"Junior Brother Kun Kun, why would I care about these things? Your arrangement is excellent. There's really no need for us to compete."

In the center of the field, the referee froze completely, his hand, which had been raised in mid-air, slowly falling down, his face full of hesitation and astonishment.

He had been in charge of the Tianjiao competition for hundreds of years and had never encountered such a situation before!

In every tournament, the top talents fought tooth and nail, risking their lives for a single spot. Never before have the top five talents in a tournament voluntarily given up the final battle and decided their own rankings!

The referee frowned slightly, his expression hesitant. The rules of the competition were laid bare, and the future of Zhongzhou was at stake. He had no authority to make a decision on this special circumstance that overturned the rules.

After a moment's hesitation, the referee immediately turned his gaze respectfully toward the high platform.

On the high platform, the people from the nine emperor-level forces had different expressions, and their eyes all showed a hint of surprise.

Xuanyuan Guyun sat in the head seat, looked at everyone, and said: "Gentlemen, what do you think of this matter?"

"I don't think there's a big problem. Since they are fellow disciples, if they don't want to compete, then they don't have to! As long as it doesn't affect the final outcome, it's fine," Huangfu Yun said softly.

"I also think there's no big problem. Since they decided on the rankings themselves, we should just stick to their rankings."

"We agree, let's do it their way!" Liu Bai and the Master of Guiyuan Sword echoed.

"Alright! Since no one has any objections, let's proceed with their decision on the rankings."

Then, Xuanyuan Guyun nodded slightly to the referee.

The referee instantly understood that this was the tacit approval and consent of the nine emperor-level forces.

Seeing this, the referee's heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally relaxed. He immediately composed himself and announced loudly:

"By order of the nine Emperor-level powers! In this year's Prodigy Arena, the top five prodigies have voluntarily withdrawn from the competition, yielding to each other as fellow disciples. The rankings are now finalized! The final list will be confirmed immediately!"

"First place: Ning Tian."

Second place: Ning Yun.

Third place: Mu Qingcheng.

Fourth place: Master Hua.

Fifth place: Cai Kunkun.

The moment the referee announced the name, the entire Tiandu Square erupted in chaos.

"What? You're really not going to compete anymore?"

"Oh dear! I wanted to see who was stronger! They've really decided not to compete."

"They're all from the same school, so it's normal that they don't compete."

"Indeed, as long as they have no objection to the rankings, we can only accept it helplessly."

The referee's booming voice echoed throughout the arena once more: "The top ten rankings for this year's Prodigy Arena have been officially determined! Please welcome the top ten prodigies to the stage to receive their awards!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a group of graceful maids slowly ascended the platform from the side. Each maid had a gentle demeanor and dignified bearing, and each of them carried a brocade box.

Hundreds of thousands of eyes instantly focused on the rows of brocade boxes, and countless cultivators' breathing suddenly quickened, their eyes filled with fervor and envy.

Each brocade box contains an unparalleled opportunity that would drive even a powerful family or a top-tier sect into a frenzy of competition!

The maids lined up and stepped forward one by one, announcing and presenting the generous rewards according to the predetermined rankings.

"Number one on this year's Prodigy Ranking—Ning Tian!"

The head maid gently opened the central, most radiant purple-gold brocade box, revealing four supreme treasures silently floating within, their holy light soaring into the sky.

"One Great Sage-level cultivation technique, one top-tier Saint King-level martial art, one bottle of superior Saint-level healing and body-tempering pills, and one drop of Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Marrow!"

The moment the brocade box was opened, a vast amount of sacred spiritual power swept across the entire arena, and the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged wildly.

Ning Tian stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his expression calm and composed, accepting this supreme honor that belonged to the number one.

"Second place on this year's Prodigy Ranking—Ning Yun!"

The second maid stepped forward; the brocade box still shone brightly, and the treasures gleamed.

"A Great Sage-level cultivation technique, a bottle of top-grade Saint-level pills, and a drop of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual essence!"

Although it lacks a Saint King-level martial skill, the Great Saint's cultivation technique, combined with the nourishment of spiritual marrow, still makes it a top-tier opportunity among its peers.

Young Ning Yun, with her bright eyes, stood obediently on the arena, accepting the reward.

"Third place on this year's Prodigy Ranking—Mu Qingcheng!"

"A Great Sage-level cultivation technique, a bottle of mid-grade Saint-level pills, and a drop of Ten-Thousand-Year Spiritual Essence!"

"Fourth place on this year's list of prodigies—Master Hua!"

"A top-tier Saint King-level cultivation technique, a bottle of mid-grade Saint-level pills, and a drop of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual essence!"

"Fifth place on this year's Prodigy Ranking—Kun Kun!"

A maid stepped forward and presented the exclusive reward:

"A high-grade Saint King level cultivation technique, a bottle of low-grade Saint level pills, and a drop of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual essence!"

Kun Kun grinned, completely unconcerned about the difference in reward rank, and accepted it with a wave of his hand.

"Sixth place: Shen Changqing."

"Seventh place: Murong Shuang"

"Eighth place: Chu Ci (Songs of Chu)"

Ninth place: Mengyao.

"Tenth place: Jian Wuchen"

"Because several people are seriously injured and unable to go on stage to receive their awards, they will be delivered to them in person later."

"Wow, this reward is way too generous!"

"Damn, the reward is a Great Sage-level cultivation technique. This could be used as a sect-protecting technique."

"And those Saint-level pills, just give me one."

"Sigh! Some things you can't envy; people get them through their own abilities."

"Indeed, I wish I also had the ancient double pupils."

"Pah! With your cross-eyed look, you call yourself an ancient double pupil? You'd be lucky if you didn't bump into a tree while walking."

Just as Ning Tian and his group were about to step off the stage, the referee suddenly called out to them.

"Please wait a moment, my prodigies."