However, such occurrences weren't limited to the Heavenly Sword Pavilion; in other sects, many well-known disciples were also eliminated, some defeated by fellow strong practitioners of the same level, others by dark horses! As the competition progressed, many participants unleashed their hidden potentials. Originally unnoticed, their sudden burst of combat prowess left many in shock.
It's actually reasonable to expect this, given the rich rewards of this grand competition. There are always those who quietly train in the dark, waiting to showcase their power during the tournament to emerge as dark horses, and Lin Chen himself is one such dark horse!
Quickly, as the battle on the last platform concluded, the candidates entering the top 25 were revealed.
