"Something’s happening! Something’s happening!" Amid the debates, an exclamation rippled rapidly through the crowd.

SWISH!

In an instant, everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on a single passageway.

The exit to the passageway suddenly trembled, its light flaring to an extreme brilliance!

"Are they coming out? Who will be the first to emerge? Who will claim the honor of being first?"

Everyone silently rooted for their own chosen candidate.

Beize Yunzhuo!

Wudao!

Liuu Tianlan!

...

One by one, names were whispered.

"It must be Liuu Tianlan. No one else deserves to be first. He will be the pride of our Celestial Sword Sect."

At the very front, a group of Celestial Sword Sect disciples, their faces beaming with pride, were filled with confidence in Liuu Tianlan.

In the distance, the Sect Master of the Celestial Sword Sect also watched intently, his sword-sharp eyes filled with anticipation.

"It must be Wudao. It has to be him. Only he has the right to be the first one out!"

The disciples from Demon Abyss, for their part, silently chanted Wudao’s name.

The people from other powers were no different. They silently chanted the names of their own Sect’s Demon Fiends, convinced that only they were qualified to take this first step. This step represented an honor, a source of pride, that everyone wished to claim for themselves.

Meanwhile, in a corner, Meng Fanx and the others watched nervously, though they knew Ye Wushuang probably couldn’t be the first one out.

But, as long as he made it into the top ten, it would still make them proud!

Even if it was just tenth place!

Meng Fanx, Chengg Tao, and the others watched in silence. Beside them, the beautiful eyes of Ye Rou, Yangg Qing’er, and Qianling were also fixed on the passageway, never straying as they waited for a certain white-robed figure to appear.

After an unknown amount of time, a figure flickered faintly into view at the passageway’s exit, under the watchful gaze of the crowd.

At the same time, Ye Wushuang himself had reached the end of the passage.

At this moment, he was in his Peak state. Moreover, his Cultivation had miraculously broken through to the Spiritual Spring Third Layer!

This breakthrough was thanks to the fourth giant; by defeating it, Ye Wushuang had received a reward.

Now, for the Three Realms Slaughter, he had already comprehended three slashes: Heaven-Destroying, Earth Slash, and Slaying All Living Beings!

As for what came after, Ye Wushuang had no way of knowing. Only by comprehending the World-Destroying Slash legacy in the Divine Court would he find out.

Standing before the light barrier, Ye Wushuang took out his Barbarian God Order. Streams of light immediately flooded from the barrier into the order, causing a large "One" to appear on its surface.

’Time to go.’

Looking at the number on the Barbarian God Order, Ye Wushuang smiled faintly. He took a step forward, his body passing through the Light Gate.

BOOM!

The Light Gate trembled, its blindingly brilliant flare drawing everyone’s attention.

"Look, someone’s out!"

A white-robed figure flickered in their vision.

’White robes... Is it Beize Yunzhuo?’

Suddenly, everyone thought of the same name. The sight of white robes brought only one person to mind: Beize Yunzhuo, who was known for wearing white.

"We were right! It must be Beize Yunzhuo! He’s the only one qualified to take the first step!"

On the side of the Illusion Race, a cheer immediately erupted.

However.

Amidst that very cheer, a questioning voice rose up. "Wait, that’s not Beize Yunzhuo! This person’s hair is black!"

Everyone else also felt something was off, because Beize Yunzhuo’s hair was white!

BOOM!

The figure flickered and landed on the ground in an instant. His white robes were immaculate, unstained by dust. Only then did the crowd get a clear look at him!

"H-How is that possible!"

When they saw the figure clearly, many people were astonished, unable to believe their eyes!

"It’s Ye Wushuang! How could he be the first one out?"

One astonished cry after another rang out. This was all too unexpected. In utter shock, nearly everyone’s gaze converged on him alone.

This person was not the Illusion Spirit King, Beize Yunzhuo!

Nor was it one of the two titans, Liuu Tianlan and Wudao!

And it certainly wasn’t the biggest dark horse, Yuh Huatian.

It was someone everyone had overlooked, someone they hadn’t even remembered: Ye Wushuang!

In that moment, the faces of the disciples from factions like the Demon Abyss, Celestial Sword Sect, and Feather Race became utterly ghastly, shifting from pale to livid.

’The one who emerged wasn’t their hero, but someone they hated to the bone. How ironic.’

Ye Wushuang stood calmly, keeping his heart from stirring. His gaze passed over the Barbarian God Battle Platform, looking toward the Ancient Spirit Sect’s group, at Nangong Liuyun, and at the star-robed figure beside him.

He opened his mouth several times, wanting to shout to his master, the Star Elder, that he had not failed his expectations and had finally made it here.

But each time, he swallowed his words. He would wait until he had obtained the Holy Medicine to say them. Only then would he have the right!

"Hee hee, it’s Brother Ye! He’s the first one out!"

Yangg Qing’er laughed and danced with joy. The people next to her, after their initial shock, also grew excited. Even though it was just a trial, the fact that Ye Wushuang could take first place was something to be proud of.

Gazing at the cheering, excited figures from the Ancient Spirit Sect, the expression on Ye Wushuang’s face was finally replaced by a faint smile.

BOOM! BOOM!

Not long after, a series of figures with powerful auras also stepped out of the passageway.

They were none other than Beize Yunzhuo, Wudao, Yuh Huatian, Liuu Tianlan, and the others!

The group of them stepped out, and when they saw Ye Wushuang’s figure, their expressions turned to surprise, then quickly soured.

’First place was taken? And by someone we all overlooked?’

’What kind of trick did he use to so cleverly bypass the trial?’

The few of them were puzzled. They were well aware of the dangers within the Barbarian God Battle Path; it wasn’t something an ordinary person could pass through.

’It’s just first place in the trial. The ultimate Strongest Warrior will be decided by strength. The Barbarian God Battle Platform is ruled by the powerful. He’s nothing special.’

Their expressions quickly returned to normal as they headed toward their respective factions. If Ye Wushuang was the center of attention now, then they would be the ones to take the stage next.

RUMBLE!

As time passed, lights flickered in the passageway, and one figure after another stepped out: Dii Qingxue, Jian Bufan, Mo Wentian, Nan Shan...

As they appeared, they all found their own camps and stood together, waiting.

With the appearance of these people, cheers and shouts erupted once more, and the atmosphere reached an unprecedented high.

Everyone had arrived, which meant the real battle was about to begin.

At the Ninth Pass, they might not have been able to see the fights.

But here, they could witness every spectacular battle with their own eyes!

Influenced by this atmosphere, the blood of those on the Battle Platform also began to pump with excitement.

"Now, all who should be here have arrived." Sweeping his gaze over everyone, the giant figure in the sky spoke.

He would be the referee this time, judging victory and defeat and arranging the rankings.

Ye Wushuang and the others gazed at this giant. His body was stooped, yet he seemed as immense as an Ancient Mountain. The aura that enveloped him was intimidating.

’This old man is definitely an Absolute Powerhouse!’

The giant elder boomed, "The Barbarian God Battle Platform is a centennial event! Today, geniuses have gathered to compete for the title of Strongest Warrior! The time has come. I now declare the Barbarian God Battle Platform officially open!"