"The following are the challengers for this competition: Liu Siyun, Jin Mingzhi, Mu Qing, Chen Yihong, Lin Xiuyuan... a total of twenty-four groups. They will challenge each other on the arena according to their assigned numbers."
"The first round of the competition begins. Those whose names are called shall step onto the stage in order: Fei Gu, Fang Jingshan, Gong Menglan, Wang Tianyu..."
A deacon stood in mid-air, holding a jade slip, and slowly read out each name.
Those whose names were called immediately stepped onto the arena.
Lin Xiuyuan stood on the seventh arena, and soon after, Wang An followed and stood on the opposite side.
The two faced each other from a distance, one with a calm expression, the other with a cold and resolute air.
Lin Xiuyuan then slowly closed his eyes, calming his mind and waiting for the competition to begin.
It will probably be some time before the competition begins.
The main peak encourages competition, and although there are no explicit rules or regulations, the challenge has almost become a consensus.
Whether it's a personal grudge or a private bet to contribute points, nothing is prohibited, as long as the rules are followed, the contestants compete against each other in the same region, and the contest takes place under supervision.
This approach encourages competition without causing any loss of these elite students.
After all, those who can enter the main peak have all received a lot of resources from their sects, so how could they be allowed to suffer losses?
Furthermore, if the challenge is arranged in the major and minor competitions, it can even be included in the ranking.
Therefore, those who challenged Lin Xiuyuan and others were directly arranged to step onto the stage in the first round.
Then came the arrangements for the other disciples.
Moreover, due to the different rules of the main peak competition, although it is similar to the Jiuxiao Mountain competition, which is also a series of rounds of competition to determine the rankings and rewards, the competition is different.
However, the situation at the main peak is different. Disciples from all four branches compete together... and their cultivation levels are not entirely the same, which affects the disciples' ranking and resource allocation. Since their combat strength differs, their rankings also differ, so naturally, the competition cannot proceed according to the normal procedure.
After all, it was a gathering of disciples from four lineages. The combat strength of the disciples from the Xuanxiao and Mingxiao lineages was basically inferior to that of the disciples from the Yunxiao and Lingxiao lineages in terms of array masters and alchemists.
The Mingxiao lineage goes without saying; alchemists are generally not good at combat, though this isn't absolute, but it's true for most. As for array masters, their combat strength is not weak; in fact, once they reach the Foundation Establishment stage or above, their combat power is, in some respects, among the top tier of spirit masters.
However, naturally, it requires setting up the array base in advance, and even the array plate needs time to be activated, so it is not suitable for this kind of arena battle or encounter.
However, since they are all disciples of the Yunxiao Sect, having practiced the inherited true methods and the commonly used four-meridian secret techniques, their actual combat strength is not weak. It's just that compared to Yunxiao and Lingxiao, who are either proficient in combat secret techniques or secret talismans, their combat strength is slightly inferior.
Therefore, after careful consideration, we can only divide the disciples more meticulously and fairly, pairing them up in pairs according to their current ranking and cultivation level.
Basically, it's arranged one-on-one to ensure a fair competition.
Thus, the steward is now slowly calling out names, selecting disciples with similar combat strength, and they are basically disciples from the same lineage to compete in the earlier rounds of the competition to determine the winners, who will then continue to compete against disciples from other lineages with similar strength to strive for a higher ranking.
About half an hour passed like this.
In the enormous martial arts arena, nearly a hundred arenas gradually filled with people. On each arena, there was a Purple Mansion stage deacon or elder acting as the referee.
Whether it was because Lin Xiuyuan's "talent" was now outstanding, or because he knew that Wang An was acting on behalf of the Han family, this challenge took on a different meaning.
Therefore, an elder figure was specially arranged to act as the referee.
By this time, the competition was about to begin.
Lin Xiuyuan slowly opened his eyes and looked ahead.
Almost at the same time, Wang An also opened his eyes, looking at them with a fierce killing intent, his face showing a resolute look.
"This battle is where my path of cultivation lies!"
At this moment, a strong killing intent surged from the depths of Wang An's eyes, as if it wanted to transform into two cold blades and slash towards the opponent.
Lin Xiuyuan took in this scene, his expression hardening and gradually turning icy cold.
An elder statesman acted as referee!
This is someone with exceptional combat power in the Purple Mansion stage, or someone with the potential to break through to the Golden Core stage.
This is no ordinary Purple Mansion stage deacon!!
So, why is Wang An still so eager to kill?
Are you really that confident?
A few breaths later, a voice rang out.
"The competition begins!"
...
Immediately, the expressions of everyone on the stage became extremely serious.
Meanwhile, the disciples waiting to go on stage below the stage also changed their expressions, and all their eyes turned to look at them.
Some are studying their rivals, those with similar rankings.
Some seek out exceptional talents to battle against, hoping to learn from their experiences.
Or simply enjoy the battle...
In short, regardless of one's mindset, the eyes on stage number seven are undoubtedly the most focused at this moment.
Although Wang An wasn't the most dazzling prodigy among the Yunxiao lineage, he was still a young prodigy who had completed two terms of training and was practically considered a senior disciple. At his current level, specializing in the Yunxiao True Method, he was undoubtedly a rare and formidable opponent.
He was one of the most prominent figures in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage. Even without this challenge, he would likely be someone many disciples would observe and learn from at any other time.
Not to mention, in this duel, besides Wang An, a young prodigy with considerable combat strength, the other side is a newly promoted disciple known as a "peerless genius".
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