Multiverse Shenanigans: Raja's Journey

The Blue Wind Ranking Tournament was in full swing, and by Day 6, the excitement in the arena had reached a fever pitch. The second round of the group stages was coming to an end, and the focus was squarely on one participant: Yun Che. His unexpected dominance, achieved solely through his raw physical strength, had taken the entire arena by surprise.

By the time Yun Che had completed his eleventh, twelfth, and thirteenth matches in the second round, the arena was buzzing with excitement. The young disciple, who had seemingly come out of nowhere, had now amassed an impressive winning streak. Even the senior members of the Blue Wind Imperial Family, including Qin Wushang, were watching his victories with astonished delight.

Qin Wushang couldn't contain his happiness. He watched as Yun Che's power defied the conventional limits of profound strength. Never in his wildest dreams had he imagined a disciple from their sect achieving such unprecedented feats. As Yun Che moved closer to completing his flawless second-round record, the crowd was beginning to realize that they were witnessing the rise of a new prodigy.

Yun Che's fifteenth and final match of the second round ended with yet another victory. With an impeccable 15-0 record, he had secured his place among the top thirty-two disciples, automatically advancing to the elimination rounds. His performance had not only caught the eye of his sect but had also made a mark on the entire tournament. The other notable disciples, including those from the prestigious Four Major Sects, also made it through the group stages, many with perfect records of their own.

The atmosphere in the arena was filled with awe and admiration as Yun Che's victory was celebrated. His success was unprecedented for someone of his level, and the future looked bright for the young disciple.

Qin Wushang was overwhelmed with pride. He couldn't stop marveling at the sheer strength and determination that Yun Che had shown. It was a result no one had dared to imagine, not even the highest-ranking members of the sect. He felt a deep sense of pride that their sect was represented so fiercely on such a grand stage.

Cang Yue, ever the composed and poised figure, also found herself caught up in the whirlwind of emotions. Though she held herself with quiet dignity, her heart swelled with pride for Yun Che. She thought back to the time when Raja had first introduced him to their world, never imagining the miracle that would unfold in such a short span of time. She knew Yun Che's journey was far from over, but the accomplishments of the day were beyond what anyone could have hoped for.

Ling Yuefeng, while equally acknowledging Yun Che's remarkable abilities, quietly mused that Raja's guidance played a crucial role in the disciple's sudden rise. Despite his thoughts, he couldn't help but admire the raw talent that Yun Che had displayed—something that could not be entirely attributed to outside influence.

With the group stages behind them, the next phase of the tournament was set to begin: the elimination rounds. The top thirty-two disciples would now fight for their place in the tournament's final stages. The stakes were higher than ever, and the competition would only get fiercer.

The Round of Thirty-Two would take place in the Main Sword Discourse Arena, the grandest venue of the tournament. Among the participants, disciples from the Four Major Sects, including some of the most elite talents in the Blue Wind Empire, would make up a significant portion of the competitors. Qin Wushang, though hopeful for Yun Che's continued success, harbored doubts. The upcoming matches would present much stronger opponents, and he worried that Yun Che's journey might end here.

The draw for the elimination round came, and to Yun Che's surprise, he was assigned the very first match. He would face off against his opponent in the opening battle, the first of the day's most intense duels. Cang Yue, always concerned for his well-being, couldn't help but worry about the strength of Yun Che's upcoming opponents. She voiced her concerns, but Raja, with a knowing smile, reassured her. He reminded her that Yun Che had yet to fully reveal his capabilities—he hadn't even used his profound energy, a fact that had become a well-kept secret.

Despite the mounting pressure of being the first to battle, Yun Che remained confident and calm. He understood that this was merely the beginning of his true journey, not the end. For him, the real challenge was yet to come.

The remaining thirty-two contestants were split into two groups of sixteen for the elimination rounds. Group Two, regarded as the stronger of the two, contained many disciples from the Four Major Sects. Among them were Ling Yun from Heavenly Sword Villa, Shui Wushuang, Wu Xuexin, [Xia Qingyue, and Xiao Lingxi from Frozen Cloud Asgard], as well as others from the Xiao Sect and the Burning Heaven Clan. These were disciples of the highest caliber, many at the peak of the Earth Profound Realm.

On the other hand, Group One, which Yun Che was placed into, was considered to be the weaker of the two groups. It contained only five disciples from the Four Major Sects, all of whom were secondary-tier members with relatively lower profound strengths. Despite this disparity, the audience was still in awe of the talent present in both groups.

The disparity in strength between the two groups was shocking. Group Two was filled with top-tier experts, including Ling Yun, who had reached the 3rd level of the Earth Profound Realm. In contrast, Group One's disciples, including Yun Che, were generally weaker, with most standing at the 6th to 8th level of the Spirit Profound Realm. Many in the audience were already predicting that the Four Major Sects would dominate the tournament, particularly in the final rounds.

Despite being placed in a less challenging group, the crowd still recognized Yun Che's potential. His victories in the group stage had proven that he was no ordinary disciple, and the upcoming elimination rounds would be his true test.

Yun Che's first match in the Round of Thirty-Two pitted him against Xiao Nan, a disciple of the Xiao Sect. Xiao Nan, though at the 6th level of the Spirit Profound Realm, wielded an Earth Profound Weapon—the Wind Spirit Sword. Despite being one level lower than his opponent, Yun Che was unfazed. He stepped into the arena with the same calm confidence that had characterized his earlier victories.

Xiao Nan wasted no time launching into his assault, using his Wind Spirit Sword to create a powerful storm of sword-like winds. His attack, the Extreme Wind Slash, seemed overwhelming, and the audience watched in stunned silence as the violent winds tore through the arena, heading straight for Yun Che.

Yun Che, however, was undeterred. With a calm resolve, he summoned his immense physical strength and unleashed a devastating Haki Punch. The punch collided with the incoming storm of winds, creating a massive shockwave that shattered the attack with ease. The crowd gasped in disbelief. How could someone so seemingly unremarkable be capable of such a feat?

Xiao Nan, stunned by the force of Yun Che's counterattack, attempted to retreat and take to the air. He used his Wind Spirit Sword to launch a rapid and deadly Green Eagle attack, attempting to catch Yun Che off guard with immense speed and sharpness.

As Xiao Nan descended from above, his sword glowing with destructive energy, Yun Che remained unshaken. With one swift motion, he activated a Ryou Haki Palm, a technique that created an internal destruction force capable of crushing everything in its path. Xiao Nan, in a last-ditch attempt, swung his sword with all his might, but it was clear that the power of Yun Che's palm could not be stopped.

The sword strike, despite its power, only managed to pierce Yun Che's upper garments, leaving him standing with his chest exposed to the arena. The audience gasped in shock at the intensity of the battle. Xiao Nan, realizing the futility of his efforts, admitted defeat. Yun Che had triumphed once again, advancing to the Round of 16.

Despite a minor wound from the fight, Yun Che remained unruffled. Raja, ever the concerned mentor, tended to the injury using the Great Way of Buddha, ensuring that Yun Che would recover quickly. As for Yun Che, he merely brushed off the injury, confident in his body's rapid healing using Life Return technique.

The day's events had left the crowd in awe, not just of Yun Che's victory, but of the strength and resilience he had shown. His reliance on pure physical power, combined with his mysterious Haki abilities, had set him apart from the other contestants. The elimination rounds were just beginning, and with Yun Che's unparalleled strength and determination, no one could predict where his journey would take him next.

Elsewhere in the arena, the Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress, renowned as the strongest sect outside the Four Major Sects, had two disciples who had reached the top thirty-two. Their sect was famous for its two supreme techniques—the Heavenly Spear and Thunderfire—and their disciples were well known for their overwhelming strength.

In the next match, Ling Jie, a sixteen-year-old disciple from Heavenly Sword Villa, was set to face Mu Xiongyi, a disciple from the Heavenly Spear Thunderfire Fortress. Despite the disparity in their ages and profound strength, Ling Jie's battle prowess was about to become apparent in a contest that would highlight.