It seemed that the Shadow Elder himself wasn't quite sure how to feel about this strange bodily ability. Traen had roughly guessed how exactly Kai neutralised the lightning in his body. Except... The method itself was too unorthodox! The old man had never seen anything like this before.
Energy resistance alone would definitely not work. Kai was a bit weaker in terms of cultivation level. Plus, Thunder Ram's attack itself was terrifying. He literally put all of his energy into it and let it out in the blink of an eye.
- Elder Traen, even considering that the boy managed to hide... Don't you think it's strange...'' - Not only did he not lose consciousness... But he even managed to free himself completely! - In shock, one of the Elders interrupted Traen's musings.
- Well, first of all, he didn't completely free himself. It was only so he could obtain the ability to use the Shadow Mark Dance. Secondly, the secrets of the younger generation are none of our business. - Traen replied sternly.
The Elder who spoke earlier immediately panicked and quickly gave out:
- You misunderstood me! I'm not that petty! - I just don't understand the nature of this ability, and I didn't want to say it out loud. Still, I don't want to seem like the stupidest person in the room. - Honestly, with a slightly crooked smile, the old man added.
- Don't worry, I don't understand either. - Traen calmly replied.
- Could it be an attribute of his? An inherent type? - The red-haired man quickly asked.
He seemed to be one of the youngest in this room, as he looked relatively young. He didn't even have a board, which was rare for this room.
- Hmm? - Thraen hummed questioningly, shifting his gaze to the man.
At this moment, it was difficult to understand his motives. Each of the Shadow Elders was a bit eccentric. However, given their status and power, it was forgivable.
- Well... I mean, perhaps his attribute is of a peculiar type. And as a result, when used, the kid's body itself gained some unique characteristics. - The man was more explicit.
- You're wrong. You're strong, but your mind is a complete failure. - Elder Traen said without sparing a glance.
- Huh...' the red-haired man laughed awkwardly, 'Why is that? - He asked with interest.
- Because the guy's energy is completely different and has a different attribute. If you had listened to our conversations with Ovian, you would know that. - The old man replied sternly.
From the outside it looked as if the grandfather was reprimanding his wayward grandson. Although the old man spoke rather sternly, there was no arrogance or aggression in his voice. On the contrary, there was a slight note of concern.
- Come on, Master Traen. Eavesdropping on other people's conversations isn't very proper. Ha-ha. - Laughing, the red-haired man joked.
Hearing this, the old man did not continue, but simply turned his head and looked at Kai again.
At this moment, he had already helped Thunder Taran sit down and was returning to his table. Although to others, Kai seemed to be in conditionally good condition... Traen could see perfectly well that Kai urgently needed to deal with the residual lightning and recover to optimal condition. He even wondered why this boy was so calm?
The old man simply didn't realise how strong Kai's regeneration was. Such a level shouldn't exist on the Cloud Sphere. Moreover, it was a different type of regeneration altogether. It wasn't powered by energy, as was common in the world of martial artists, but came from the flesh.
- Elder Traen, still, this energy...'' Ovian, who was sitting at the side, said.
Now even he was slightly wary... But it seemed that all the others were in a quite calm state. As if, they didn't see what Traen and Ovian had noticed.
'Very similar... Ovian, don't spread it around yet. Apart from the Patriarch and the five Shadow Elders, you were the only one there.' - Switching to energy communication replied Traen.
It was a method that was available to people with incredible energy flow control. They could quietly send their thoughts straight into the mind of the person they were talking to. To everyone around them, nothing would happen. This was slightly different from how Kai had once communicated with Kessia.
'Sorry, I didn't think of it somehow. But the energy in that gate was very similar... Is the Patriarch going to go deep into the Sacred Land again? Will the other Sects join in?' - Ovian asked mentally.
'It's not known yet. I think only the main forces will take the risk. There were too many casualties last time...' - Traen answered frankly.
'The old hag and Boayan definitely won't be able to deny themselves that pleasure. Hahaha.' - Jokingly, Elder Ovian uttered.
'Ovian! Be more respectful! After all, they're our Patriarch's equals!' - Traen issued with mild indignation.
'This is between you and me. Stop being angry. What's wrong with the boy? Would it be useful to take him with us?' - Diverting the subject, Ovian asked.
This conversation was not noticed by anyone around them. At this moment, the old men were chatting with each other. And Elder Traen, from the outside, just looked thoughtful....
'Let things take their course. I don't want to make a decision in such matters. If he manages to break through to the Top 100, then we'll speculate then. In any case, even if he doesn't pass now, he'll have the opportunity to go to Reincarnation Island next time. Naturally, if he doesn't die before then...' - The Shadow Elder calmly issued out.
'I understand your point. Shall I report this to the Patriarch?' - Ovian asked with interest.
'Not yet, he is in deep cultivation. When he comes out, we'll tell him then.' - Traen replied in an orderly tone.
While all this was going on, Kai sat quietly with his eyes closed. At this moment, pulses along with energy were constantly travelling throughout his body. Just a little more and he would neutralise all of them. Only at that moment, would he finally be able to get to work on restoring his body.
'It's good that I won after all. Now, I won't have to fight another battle and I can rest in peace...' - Keeping his breathing even, Kai pondered.
Because of the loss, Thunder Taran, like the others, had not lost their chance to enter the top ten contenders. It was just that they would have to do more fights. If they could get through them all and then play the re-matches, then they would get their coveted spot.
For Kai, such a scenario was too unwelcome! The more strength he saved, the better it would be. Not even that... He just didn't want to reveal his trump cards to everyone! The less fierce fights he had, the less he would show. That way, the person Kai wanted to challenge would be less prepared for the fight!
In fact, once Kai was in a calm environment, within an hour, all the lightning had already been banished. Regeneration instantly began to do its work. After Kai had spent almost half a year in the Shadowlands, his bloodline had become much more powerful. This, in turn, also increased his regeneration speed.
While Kai was doing all this, the challengers were getting fewer and fewer... Among the lucky ones who had definitely secured a spot in the top ten challengers were Kai, the Wind Prince, the Shadow Puppeteer, and the guy nicknamed the Golden Serpent.
Actually, the last one wasn't very strong. Kai watched him for a bit, but he was definitely weaker than even White Fang. It was just that the guy had too much luck with the draw and the opponents. However, luck is also one of a martial artist's resources.
At this moment, the final re-matches and fierce battles had already begun. Each of the contenders gave their best! And after a while, the fifth challenger was determined. It was Thunder Ram!
Thankfully, the fight that followed after Kai was not soon, and he was able to recover well enough. Although he wasn't at his peak, the opponent was also much weaker than Kai....
The longer this went on, the fewer spots in the top ten remained.
Basically, there was no miracle, and the remaining 5 spots were occupied by White Fang, Enchanting Flute, and three other contenders. All in all, each of the Personal Apprentices that Kai had turned his attention to had made it to the finals.
As soon as the last battle was over, Shadow Elder Traen appeared in the centre of the Fatum Supreme Arena.
- Attention, the main selection is finally over! All of your ranks will be updated and updated by tomorrow, as the observing Elders need to analyse all the battles that have been fought. Also, the verdict of the Patriarch Formation will be taken into account! - Calmly issued the old man.
But what still surprised Kai was that this voice could be heard everywhere!
- The ten challengers who get the chance to challenge the masters of the Top 100 Rank have been decided. Right now, I will announce their list! They are Immortal Drunkard, Prince of Wind, Golden Serpent, Thunder Ram, Smouldering Puppeteer, Enchanting Flute, White Fang, Sweeping Spear, Fiery Fist, and Silent One. - Elder Traen solemnly counted.
As soon as this sounded out, the entire arena exploded in a flash with a standing ovation! The Tournament of Hundred was indeed a very big event in the Shadow Sect. Over these few days, all the disciples had relaxed to their hearts' content.
The ordinary Apprentice Helpers were especially happy. To them, even people who simply had the honour of fighting in this tournament were legends. Not to mention individuals like Kai. Not only that, they had seen those Personal Disciples who ranked in the first hundredths of the entire Personal Disciple Rank!
For many of them, these would be the memories that they would carry with them throughout their lives!
It was because of this that the entire crowd was cheering so intensely! They were literally in some sort of historical moment in their lives! The Tournament of Hundred of the incredibly powerful Shadow Sect was definitely something to tell their grandchildren!
- Quiet!' Traen shouted loudly, instantly calming everyone down, 'There will be a one-day break before the next round! The ten challengers need to rest for the fights to be considered fair. You can go home, of course, but I don't think anyone will. - Elder Thraen smiled and then instantly vanished again.
As soon as the old man disappeared, the whole crowd started screaming again! Many whistled, many clapped and shouted the names of their idols. In a few days of fighting, many had developed their own favourites. Such an element of behaviour was inherent in the very nature of humans.
They themselves could not participate and fight, but when the challenger they liked won... For them it felt like a personal victory! That's why people loved these events so much.
It was likely that even if Kai didn't make it to the Top 100, he wouldn't be able to walk around the Shadow Sect's territory after the tournament... His newfound fans wouldn't let him pass! Don't underestimate the size of the Fatuma High Arena... If even a tiny part of it chooses Kai as an idol, it will already be a huge number of people.
Naturally, as always, Kai didn't care about all these things at all. He had already managed to return to his optimal state, and he didn't need a whole day of rest. Therefore, as soon as Elder Traen left and the formal part of the Tournament of Hundred paused, Kai stood up from behind his seat.
But he didn't go towards the exit of the arena, as it would also be inconvenient for him to return home. He was heading towards Shuo's direction! If there was free time, why not have a chat with his Brother?
- How are you feeling Brother Kai? - Shuo asked with a faint smile, looking at the figure approaching from the side.