Wudang Saint flew forth, laughing as she said, "The first Primordial World Sports Meeting, lasting thirty-three years, has successfully concluded. Now, I invite all champions to come onto the stage."
Ming Yue, who was boasting to Zhen Yuanzi, suddenly froze, turning her head towards the center, wondering why they needed to go onto the stage?
A hum~ Several champions’ platforms descended from the sky, surrounded by auspicious clouds.
Zhen Yuanzi stroked his beard and chuckled, "Go ahead!"
"Yes, master!" Ming Yue shouted as she grasped the trophy and flew over.
Qingfeng looked on with envious eyes turning red, thinking about how she had entered so many competitions without winning any, while Ming Yue entered only one and won. How unfair the heavens are!
Diving champion Wuyun Immortal, long jump champion Jin Naluo, weightlifting champion Great Witch Xin Yuan, speed champion Golden Winged Dapeng Bird Feathered Immortal, Three-legged Golden Crow Lu Ya, high jump champion Stone Flea, swimming champion Mingyue Little Taoist.
With all champions in place, suddenly a series of Golden Lotuses rose from the sea below, golden flowers fell in disarray from the sky, auspicious energy thrived, and the figures of Saints appeared above in the sky, prompting everyone to immediately stand up and bow in respect.
Tongtian smiled and said, "Please, sit down!"
"Thank you, Saint." Everyone immediately sat down.
Tongtian declared, "The first Primordial Sports Meeting has been successfully conducted. Over the past thirty-three years, champions from across the Primordial World have competed fiercely in a fair environment, achieving remarkable results. There was competition and cooperation, showing us an exceptional contest and producing seven champions of the Primordial World who all deserve our respect."
Bai Jin immediately led a round of applause which resounded increasingly, echoing through the clouds.
All champions on the platform promptly bowed in gratitude to the Tongtian Sect Master, their hearts overwhelmed with emotion, as the Saint acknowledged their worthiness of respect.
The Tongtian Sect Master continued, "’One Primordial World, one dream’—higher, faster, stronger is what we all aspire to achieve.
All forces and races of the Primordial World should understand each other, be inclusive, cooperate, and develop harmoniously, leading the Primordial World towards prosperity and strength."
After finishing, Tongtian felt speechless inside, Bai Jin’s written speech was quite awkward. The mighty voice then resonated across the East Sea Sky, declaring, "I now announce the official conclusion of the first Primordial World Sports Meeting."
Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Streaks of golden light soared into the sky, exploding into a dazzling array of colorful Divine Lights.
Everyone stood up, bent over in respect, and loudly said, "Praise to the All Heavens Saints!"
On the cloud bed, Zhunti laughed heartily, "Thank you, brother Tongtian, for your generosity. We in the Western Sect will gladly accept this merit."
Tongtian carelessly replied, "A little merit, I hardly concern myself with it."
Jie Yin chuckled and asked, "I wonder when the next sports meeting will be? I will definitely have my disciples participate."
Nuwa also smiled, "Had I known, I would have brought Lingzhu Zi too, to earn some merit for himself. Next time, brother, you can add more competitions."
Primordial frowned and declared, "There won’t be a next time."
Tongtian turned to Primordial, seeming to say, you’re deciding for me again? Primordial immediately glared back, implying spending so much merit just to play along; does your Jie Sect have a mine of merits? Don’t you realize how rare merit is?!
Tongtian slowly turned his head away, actually feeling somewhat timid inside toward this serious elder brother.
Suddenly, a massive Merit Cloud appeared in the sky, everyone immediately looked up, wondering where the merit came from?
The Merit Cloud descended, splitting in mid-air; fifty percent of it fell towards Tongtian, while the rest transformed into thousands of merit drops raining down on Jie Sect disciples who had contributed to the Wilderness Games. Cultivators who participated in the competition also received varying amounts of merit, with the seven champions gaining even more. Joyful cheers erupted from the audience.
Aoguang stood up laughing loudly, turning to the Old Dragon King and boastfully said, "You didn’t let me register, see now? Jealous of my merit?"
The Old Dragon King suddenly felt depressed. How could there be merit?
Looking at the smug Aoguang, the Old Dragon King resolved in his heart to let him know the dangers of the Primordial World upon returning, absolutely preventing him from becoming too arrogant.
After the merit cloud, some exceptionally strong Cultivators above Quasi-Saint level changed expressions, focusing their gaze on the champions on the podium.
Atop Wuyun Immortal’s head, a spotless大鱼 flew out, its mouth gaping, swallowing the flow of Qi Fortune from between heaven and earth like a stream flow. Wuyun Immortal’s Qi Fortune fish rapidly expanded, radiating strands of the Water Tao Rhythm.
Atop Jin Naluo’s head rose a White Lotus, blooming gracefully with strands of Qi Fortune converging from Heaven and Earth, emitting the Rising Tao Rhythm.
Above Great Witch Xin Yuan’s head rose a Big Cauldron, attracting Qi Fortune from around, radiating the Strength Tao Rhythm.
Above Feathered Immortal appeared a Golden Winged Great Peng Bird, radiating the Speed Tao Rhythm.
Above Lu Ya appeared a dancing Three-legged Golden Crow, also radiating the Speed Tao Rhythm.
Above Stone Flea appeared a large flea, similarly radiating the Rising Tao Rhythm.
Above Mingyue Little Taoist appeared a crescent moon, with ripples akin to the moon in water, and radiating the Water Tao Rhythm.
These champions saw their Qi Fortune rapidly increasing, each embodying the essence of their respective Tao.
Zhunti murmured, "The title of ’Number One of the Three Realms’ has actually received recognition from the Heavenly Dao, this is a blessing from the great Tao of Heaven and Earth!"