After breakfast, everyone rushed to the Kunlun Sect's square and stood there, waiting for the Kunlun Sect's leader to arrive.
There's nothing we can do; this is the style of the major sects. You small sects can just wait and see. You have no right to make us wait.
About twenty minutes later, the person in charge of the Kunlun Sect finally arrived. He was a cultivator in the early stage of Mahayana cultivation, which was considered to be above average in a sect like the Kunlun Sect.
The leader of the Kunlun Sect greeted everyone with a smile as soon as he arrived, saying, "Everyone, I'm sorry, some trivial matters have kept me waiting for a while."
Although everyone knew that this guy was being insincere, no one dared to say anything in front of the number one sect in cultivation.
Besides, this is the number one sect in cultivation. Even if they all attack together, they'll probably only face certain death.
"Alright, I think I don't need to explain the rules of the competition any further. Everyone already understands; it's a competition between people of different cultivation levels and at different stages. The advantage of this is that it's relatively fair," the Kunlun Sect leader said with a smile.
Liu Xiaoyuan felt that this kind of competition was indeed relatively fairer, as everyone was in the same cultivation level and the competition depended on how good you were.
Furthermore, the top three in each cultivation stage can challenge other contestants. This means that if you are the first in the early Golden Core stage, you can challenge cultivators in the middle or late Golden Core stages, depending on your ability.
Although it's said that it's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix, the third place in the middle stage of the Golden Core realm is naturally more prestigious than the first place in the early Golden Core stage.
Liu Xiaoyuan suddenly remembered that Yang Zihan, Gu Yuxi, and Chen Qiaoling were all at the late Golden Core stage. This meant that the three of them would eventually meet, and it was uncertain whether they could sweep the top three spots in the late Golden Core stage.
Liu Xiaoyuan naturally hoped that the three of them would sweep the top three spots in the late Golden Core stage. That way, no matter which one of them got first place, it would be something to be happy about.
But will things go as planned? That's obviously an unknown.
The Kunlun Sect leader was still chattering away about some important points, and it was only then that Liu Xiaoyuan realized that the Kunlun Sect hadn't sent any disciples to compete yet.
This puzzled Liu Xiaoyuan. Logically, this event was organized by your Kunlun Sect, so why weren't you more proactive and take the lead?
Liu Xiaoyuan asked Yang Xin'er about his question, and Yang Xin'er shook her head and said, "I don't know either, but I think it's better if the Kunlun Sect doesn't participate, because I heard that there are many monstrous talents among the younger generation of the Kunlun Sect. It would be ridiculous if they took all the first place."
Liu Xiaoyuan disagreed with Yang Xin'er's point of view. Even if the Kunlun Sect disciples really took the first place, it was because their disciples had power. They didn't steal or rob; they earned their living through their own abilities. What was wrong with that?
However, Liu Xiaoyuan didn't want to get entangled with Yang Xin'er on this issue, because he heard from the Kunlun Sect leader that the competition was about to begin.
As for who will be paired with whom, that will be determined by drawing lots. This is the fairest and simplest method. Don't waste your brains making up any stupid rules.
In this way, it's basically all about luck. If you're unlucky and run into the toughest opponent right away, then you're just having a run of bad luck.
However, this is entirely a matter of luck; if you're unlucky, you can't blame anyone else.
Therefore, everyone prefers to be lucky and not get eliminated right away, especially not before even finishing a round under someone else's control; that would be too embarrassing.
"Alright, everyone, stand in a line according to your cultivation level. This is for those at the early stage of the Golden Core realm, and this is for those at the middle stage of the Golden Core realm..." the Kunlun Sect leader announced loudly.
After he finished speaking, several sects asked, "Why is there no place for Foundation Establishment cultivators?"
These are all small sects, and their most powerful members are only at the late Foundation Establishment stage. That's why they asked if the Kunlun Sect had a place for Foundation Establishment cultivators to stand.
The Kunlun Sect leader was immediately speechless. He hadn't expected this, but in his opinion, these sects shouldn't have asked, as it would be too embarrassing.
"I'm sorry, our Kunlun Sect doesn't have a designated time and venue for Foundation Establishment stage cultivators' competitions. So, if you all wish to compete, you can wait until after the competitions are over," the Kunlun Sect leader said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the elders of these sects, being no fools, naturally knew it was best to let the matter drop, otherwise they would truly lose face.
Finally, after everyone lined up according to their cultivation level, they reported their names and sects. Each sect could only send two contestants.
After the Kunlun Sect members memorized everyone's names, they drew lots to ensure fairness.
After the Kunlun Sect members took two slips of paper from each team, they announced the names and sects of two people. Then, the two cultivators whose names were called had to go up and compete.
The competition area was separated by the Kunlun Sect leader using supernatural powers, so even if you have great abilities, you cannot break through the barrier he set up.
Liu Xiaoyuan is now naturally concerned about the match of Yang Zihan's team, because Gu Yuxi and Chen Qiaoling are also on this team.
In Yang Zihan's group, which was at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, the first contestant was a pair of men. After they came on stage and introduced themselves, the contest began.
These people are indeed elite disciples from various sects, and their martial arts skills are very high. Watching their duel is a delightful experience.
Liu Xiaoyuan watched them fight and smiled. These people were all skilled in their own way. If they encountered an opponent of equal strength, it would definitely be a battle of equals, a clash of titans, and they would fight to their hearts' content.
Just like these two men, their skills are evenly matched, so their fight will naturally take longer.
While the battle between mid-stage Golden Core cultivators on the sidelines has already concluded, the fight here is still raging on.
Finally, the competition ended. One of them was still one step ahead and won the game. The loser could only slink away in disgrace.
The winning side can then receive cheers from everyone and look smug.
Next, the Kunlun Sect members started drawing lots to select participants for the second group of matches.
Everyone was a little nervous and a little excited. They were nervous because they didn't know who their opponents were, and excited because they wanted the competition to end as soon as possible, so that they could feel like they had accomplished something big.
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