The two people with good qualifications are naturally Lan Xin and Hui Ru, who lack experience. The former has a middle-grade wind and fire dual-attribute Taoist source and a sword-bearing bone, and the latter has a high-grade metal Taoist source. They are both good candidates for sword cultivation.
Perhaps due to limited conditions, Yu Li was only tested and found a middle-grade qi and blood source, which was considered to have passed the first stage. There is no record of vampires here at all, and spiritual roots and magical affinity have been ignored because they are special. This is what he wanted, otherwise if he really detects the vampire or the pseudo-spiritual roots of the sun and moon, he will definitely cause a lot of trouble.
The second stage is martial arts performance. The Sword Tomb is worthy of being an inheritance from the sword world. Various schools of swordsmanship and sword skills opened Yu Li’s eyes. Liangyi, Sancai, Four Symbols, Five Elements, Liuhe... Various names and various mysteries explain the mysteries of swordsmanship. The wonder and excitement are vividly displayed.
When it was Yu Li's turn, he did not hide his clumsiness and practiced his most proficient Guizang sword technique carefully, but it did not integrate into his quasi-sword spirit. Even so, his swordsmanship was highly rated, which earned him a lot of points.
The third stage is more straightforward, with the outcome decided directly on the ring. Nearly 6,000 people have to complete thirteen rounds to complete the entire competition. The rankings are calculated based on the number of wins and the scores in the previous two stages. Although the ring battle is not the final factor that determines the ranking, it is the last chance to make amends for those with ordinary qualifications but brave and good fighting skills.
Contestants like Yu Li, whose qualifications are only moderately rated, will basically miss the finals if they don't have extraordinary fighting ability. Yu Li was slightly better and gained a lot of bonus points for Yanwu, but he judged that he would have to defeat his opponents in the previous five rounds and advance to the sixth round before he could qualify for the finals.
There are thirteen contestants in the Ancient Sword Village. Except for six newcomers, which is the most in the past years, the other seven have participated in the competition more than once. They have practiced their sword skills countless times in the village, and they passed the second round without any problems. Yes, what is lacking is actual combat ability. Five of the thirteen people had been eliminated in the first round of the arena, and three people were eliminated again in the second round. Zhao Erhei did not get out of the first round, but was also eliminated in the second round. The contestants who entered the third round had considerable experience and strength, so the battle became more intense. In the end, only two people from Gujian Village entered the fourth round, and the whole army was wiped out in the fifth round.
By the time the sixth round of competition began, it was already seven days after the start of the competition. Only less than a hundred people continued to compete. This was also the most interesting part of the competition over the years. In addition to other players who participated in the competition, many dignitaries from Xilou City also came to the scene. Even the City Lord's Mansion, which hosted the competition, worked with major merchants with strong financial resources to offer a handicap on the outcome, and Yu Li also saw his ranking. Because every time he takes the stage, he solves the battle with one sword, so it is difficult to find out his strength. Some people say that he has one trick, while others say that he only has three axes. Among the ten champions, Yu Li ranked ninth.
Village chief Qing Li also came to the scene with thirteen team members. On the one hand, he cheered Yu Li, and on the other hand, he also allowed the disciples to see the competition between nearly masters. Except for the more than 90 people participating in the competition today, the rankings of others have been released. Four children with good qualifications from Gujian Village have entered the top 500 and are qualified to participate in the finals in the royal capital. Yu Li is ranked over 600. He can only enter the top five if he defeats his opponent in the sixth round. Basically no one doubts it.
"Village Chief, is actual combat really so important? Why do so many people come to see it?"
Lan Xin asked her doubts, why should she continue to fight when the rankings have already been announced.
"There are a lot of ways here. The city lord can make back all the expenses of hosting this competition in the last few rounds of competition. The people who enter the sixth round, even if their qualifications are not very good, they are powerful. , about 30% of people have no chance to enter the final list, but they can win the favor of the city lord's palace and merchants and nobles. It is more than enough to join the army or work as a guard, and their future is unlimited."
"Oh, is there such a thing? Is it more popular than those of the second and third levels?"
"You are right, they are indeed more popular than the second- and third-level masters. The last hundred people eliminated today all missed the finals because of their qualifications, but qualifications determine future heights, but they are not an absolute factor. . Investing in them when they are at level one will gain their loyalty, which is more useful than spending energy and resources on training hundreds of people."
The spectators who heard him speak showed envious expressions. Even the four teenagers from Lan Xin who entered the finals were like this, leaving the village chief dumbfounded.
"Haha, the four of you have entered the finals, and the future will only be better. With your strength, although you cannot enter the top 100, it is still very promising to enter a good academy sect. Even if you take a step back, you can choose the dynasty's inner guard or the family. The family is not bad. However, the path of cultivation is not peaceful, and all kinds of fights are inevitable. You will have to go on it on your own from now on."
"We won't have to wait!" the four of them responded in unison.
"Okay! Sit back and watch the game. In the future, you will pay more attention to actual combat. Boy Yu Li is a very powerful person. Although his cultivation level is similar to yours, and his qualifications are even inferior to yours, his control over the rhythm of battle and his sword skills His understanding is far beyond that of you. At first glance, he has been tempered by countless battles. This kind of talent is the most awe-inspiring. If possible, make more friends with him in the future, at least don't make him an enemy. "
Not everyone agreed with Qing Li's statement, and some viewers seemed not to be optimistic about Yu Li.
"Old sir, that's wrong. The Yu Li you mentioned only used one sword in each battle, and it didn't cause much damage to the opponent. I think his strength is just like that. After all, his age is there, and he and I are facing each other. There are still many gaps compared to Tianjiao."
"Haha, it's a matter of opinion. I'm still more optimistic about him. His sword is the fusion of thousands of swords and ten thousand swords. It has reached the point of returning to nature. Now we only see him using one sword. In fact, this is what he only lets you do. I just saw a sword."
"Old sir, if you are familiar with him, you will naturally look at him differently. As bystanders, we may be more objective. Do you know that he has other trump cards?"
"I don't know either, it's just a guess."
"Tch, that means no. I thought you knew some inside information."
Qing Li did not continue to refute, maybe Yu Li wanted to achieve this effect, and he would not care or care about what outsiders thought. As long as your children remember what you said.
The final game was indeed much more exciting than before, and many people with great potential showed their talents. There are well-known local talents, seeded players with hidden abilities, and dark horses who suddenly appear... The audience is hooked on the battle displayed in the game.
Only Yu Li's battle was still as boring and boring as before. When the referee announced the start, he would hit the opponent's vital points or weaknesses with his sword at will, forcing the opponent to make a choice, either admit defeat or die.
The audience was aggrieved, and the player Yu Li faced was even more aggrieved. He was KOed before he even drew his sword. No one else could have endured it, but the rules were like this and he had to accept his fate. When encountering someone who is stubborn, Yu Li will activate the power attached to the sword, allowing the opponent to experience an oppression comparable to death.
