If it were an ancient talisman obtained from some secret realm, how could Yun Heng use it so casually?
The talismans she had brought out earlier ranged from Grade Two all the way to Grade Seven, with every grade represented, and she would take out several at a time.
This clearly did not seem like an accidental find, but rather as if someone behind her was continuously supplying her with talismans.
Someone spoke up, “Did you all forget? The Yun Family is a secluded clan.”
“The Yun Family has been secluded for who knows how many years.”
“Just because there are no Grade Seven Talisman Masters on the surface of the Taiyan Continent doesn't mean the Yun Family doesn't have any.”
“Since Yun Heng can casually bring out Grade Eight talismans, maybe the Yun Family really has a Grade Eight Talisman Master.”
As soon as these words were spoken, another wave of shocked exclamations rippled through the surroundings.
“A Grade Eight Talisman Master...”
“Just how strong is the Yun Family?”
“First a guard at the late stage of the Body Integration Realm, then a contracted spirit beast at the mid stage of the Soul Transformation Realm, and now even Grade Eight talismans have appeared.”
The more everyone thought about it, the more alarmed they became.
Ever since Yun Heng made her appearance, she would reveal a new trump card every once in a while.
Just when everyone thought they had figured out the Yun Family's foundation, Yun Heng would bring out something even more shocking.
No one knew where the Yun Family's upper limit truly lay.
In the spectator areas of the various great sects and aristocratic families, the looks many high-level cultivators directed at Yun Heng also changed.
Below the sparring platform, the cultivators responsible for treating the wounded had already rushed to Cheng Wantang's side.
After confirming that Cheng Wantang was merely heavily injured and unconscious, with no danger to her life, several people quickly carried her away for treatment.
The elder in charge of officiating also announced at this moment, “Group Thirteen, Yun Heng wins!”
Cheers erupted from the spectator stands once again.
With a calm expression, Yun Heng put away the remaining talismans in her hand and turned to walk down the sparring platform.
Xiao Cen was still sitting in her original spot.
Her mouth was slightly agape, clearly not having recovered from the shock just now.
Yun Heng walked up to her, and seeing her still holding that expression, she couldn't help but chuckle softly.
She reached out and gently nudged Xiao Cen's chin upward.
Only then did Xiao Cen snap out of it and immediately shut her mouth.
She looked at Yun Heng, not knowing what she should ask first for a moment.
【Host, that was an absolutely incredible show of power!】
The System's excited voice rang in Yun Heng's sea of consciousness.
【It's just a bit of a pity that you didn't bring out Grade Nine and Grade Ten talismans, Host.】
【If they saw those, they would definitely be scared to death.】
Yun Heng replied in her sea of consciousness, “I can't overdo it.
“If the top forces of the Central State band together and target me, it will only invite trouble instead.
“Besides, the Five Domains Prodigy Gathering isn't over yet.
“There are still several rounds of matches ahead.
“Just wait for me to keep performing.”
【Hehehe.】
The System let out a few rather smug chuckles.
【You're right, Host.】
【And after that match just now, your Awe Points have increased by quite a bit, and they're still continuously rising.】
The corners of Yun Heng's mouth curved up slightly. Sigh, earning Awe Points was simply too easy.
At this time, the battles on the other two sparring platforms were not yet over.
Neither Ye Zezhi's nor Bai Chu'an's opponents were weak, and both matches were locked in a tight struggle.
In the end, the two of them successfully defeated their respective opponents and entered the top fifteen.
They both suffered some minor injuries.
As the final two matches concluded, the fifteen battles of this round completely drew to a close.
Gong Yiding walked onto the main platform once more.
“The top fifteen of this session's Five Domains Prodigy Gathering have all been decided!”
“Would the fifteen advancing contestants please ascend the main platform!”
Within the contestants' resting area, Yun Heng and Xiao Cen stood up at the same time.
Yan Yi, who had just been taken away by Jiang Qian for treatment, returned at this moment as well.
She had changed into clean clothes, the wound on her shoulder had been treated, and her complexion looked much better than when her match had just ended, though she still appeared somewhat weak.
Seeing her return, a trace of worry flashed in Yun Heng's eyes.
“How are your injuries? Are you alright?”
Yan Yi nodded.
“I'm fine.”
The fifteen advancing contestants ascended the main platform one by one, lining up in front of Gong Yiding.
The massive light screen above the main platform also displayed the names and faces of the fifteen individuals.
The drawing box was still placed in front of Gong Yiding.
She looked at the fifteen people on the platform and spoke, “The top fifteen of this session's Five Domains Prodigy Gathering have been decided.”
“Since the number of advancing contestants is odd, one contestant will still receive a bye in this round.”
“The one who gets the bye does not need to participate in the next round of sparring and will directly advance to the top eight of the Five Domains Prodigy Gathering.”
Another draw for a bye.
Upon hearing this news, the other fourteen competing cultivators on the platform turned to look at Yun Heng, who was standing in the line, as if by prior agreement.
At this moment, the thoughts in the minds of the fourteen individuals were almost completely identical.
Draw Yun Heng! It had to be Yun Heng!
Once a Grade Eight Starfall Talisman was unleashed, even a cultivator at the early stage of the Void Refinement Realm would have to avoid its brunt.
If their group of Soul Transformation cultivators were to face Yun Heng head-on, they would have absolutely no chance of winning.
Letting Yun Heng get the bye was the best outcome.
Gong Yiding reached her hand into the drawing box and took out a sphere.
The sphere slowly floated into midair, turning into countless golden spots of light.
Everyone stared intently at the gradually gathering spots of light.
Before long, a name appeared in midair.
Yun Heng.
The fourteen competing cultivators on the platform let out a collective sigh of relief.
Seeing this result, the crowd in the spectator stands was much calmer than the last time.
Someone curled their lip.
“Yun Heng got the bye again.”
The person next to them had a look that said it was only natural.
“That's only expected for a Heavenly Destiny Spiritual Root.”
Next was the official draw for the top eight battle.
Ye Zezhi was the first to step forward.
She drew a cultivator at the early stage of the Soul Transformation Realm.
Bai Chu'an, Xiao Cen, and Xie Wujiu also had decent luck, with each of their opponents being at the early stage of the Soul Transformation Realm.
With the strength of these four, as long as they performed normally, advancing would not be a major issue.
Yan Yi, however, was not so fortunate.
She was drawn by a cultivator at the mid stage of the Soul Transformation Realm.
Moreover, the opponent was a sword cultivator who excelled in offensive combat.
Yan Yi had just gone through a hard-fought battle, and the injuries on her body had not fully recovered yet. Having to face a sword cultivator with a higher cultivation than her own in the next round, the probability of her winning was not high.
After all the matchup lists were finalized, Gong Yiding announced that the battle for the top eight would officially take place in seven days.
Today's matches completely concluded here.
Yun Heng originally planned to return directly to the Wanbao Tower, but just as she walked out of the Five Domains Platform, she heard someone calling her name from behind.
“Yun Heng.”
Yun Heng stopped her steps and turned to look.
Xiao Cen was walking over from behind, with Yan Yi by her side.
Xiao Cen spoke, “I reserved a table at the Tianzhen Tower. Do you want to go together to celebrate all three of us making it into the top fifteen?”
Tianzhen Tower was the best restaurant in Tiandu City, and its tables were extremely difficult to book on normal days.
Xiao Cen turned her head to look at Yan Yi again.
“Are you up for it with your injuries?”
Yan Yi smiled and waved her hand.
“No problem.”
She looked at Yun Heng.
“Let's go, let's go.”
The three of them headed to the Tianzhen Tower together.
Tianzhen Tower was located on the most bustling street of Tiandu City. The entire restaurant had seven floors, with its outer walls constructed from blue-white spiritual jade, and spiritual lamps emitting a soft glow hung beneath the eaves.
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