Li Qingyi advanced smoothly, and Xu Ping’an then left the arena, returning to his own residence.
For him at the mont, every second counted.
By tomorrow’s final, he needed to master Spatial Cutting Montum and comprehend the Rift Sky Secret Technique.
The difficulty was considerable, but the greater the challenge, the more Xu Ping’an felt excited.
Thus, he imdiately took out his Immortal Blade to cultivate.
He didn’t start with the Rift Sky Secret Technique right away but tried to integrate Spatial Cutting Montum into his own swordsmanship.
Xu Ping’an attempted it over and over again, continuously swinging his blade.
The floor in his room was marred with slashes from his blade.
The process of integrating Spatial Montum was also one of comprehending it; for Xu Ping’an, gaining understanding through practice might have been faster.
About two Hours later, Xu Ping’an could skillfully integrate Spatial Montum into his swordsmanship.
With a single slash, he created a rift over a ter deep in the ground.
"Start comprehending the Rift Sky Secret Technique," Xu Ping’an muttered to himself.
He then started to attempt comprehending the Rift Sky Secret Technique.
The Rift Sky Secret Technique was a secret technique that rged True Yuan with Spatial Montum.
This technique could unleash extrely powerful forces of Spatial Montum.
With the foundation of integrating the technique into his swordsmanship, Xu Ping’an’s comprehension beca significantly faster.
What others found exceedingly difficult to comprehend, the Rift Sky Secret Technique, Xu Ping’an had already gotten the hang of in just one Hour.
After a night of strenuous training, dawn of the next day quickly arrived.
As per his routine, Xu Ping’an washed up, then headed to the martial arts field.
At this mont, Situ Lie and others had also arrived at the field.
"If you’re really not confident about getting into the top five, it’s okay," Situ Lie thought aloud.
Although Xu Ping’an’s performance yesterday was incredibly stunning, shocking him.
But what Xu Ping’an had shown was purely his talent in combat techniques; his own cultivation was still a considerable distance from Ninth Rank.
Yesterday’s battles were mostly Eighth Rank, but today’s would be Ninth Rank.
For Xu Ping’an to use spatial attributes to contest with those Ninth Rank geniuses, the difficulty would still be quite imnse.
"Don’t worry, uncle, I’ll do my best," Xu Ping’an said with a smile, not giving any promises.
Although after a night of hard cultivation, he had so confidence in his own strength.
But since he hadn’t perford to his true potential, it was still hard to predict the outco.
Soon, almost everyone had arrived.
Today’s competition was to select twenty out of twenty-five, as well as the final five.
As for the arrangents, that was still up to the officials.
It wasn’t long before a figure stepped forward.
This person was the national advisor of the Great Fla Immortal Dynasty’s imperial capital.
"The upcoming competition will continue to use the elimination system, but the thod will change," the elderly man said.
After speaking, he waved his hand, and a gigantic bronze drum appeared in the air.
"This item is called the Mountain Shaking Drum. All twenty-five of you will take turns attacking the Mountain Shaking Drum, which will assign a grade based on your Attacks. The five with the lowest grades will be eliminated directly," the old man explained.
Imdiately, whispers of discussion erupted among the crowd.
Xu Ping’an didn’t show much surprise.
This was indeed a good thod of selection.
"Wu Qing, this seems to put you at a disadvantage," Situ Lie remarked with a frown.
Xu Ping’an’s cultivation was only at Seventh Rank Ninth Layer Realm, so his Attack Power beca his weakness.
This was extrely disadvantageous for Xu Ping’an.
"No worries, I’m fairly confident about making the top twenty," Xu Ping’an said with a smile.
Hearing this, Situ Lie didn’t say more.
Still, he remained sowhat concerned.
Situ Xingfeng and Situ Qianqian also looked worried, evidently sharing Situ Lie’s thoughts.
"Next, I will call out nas. Perform your strongest Attack, but of course, if you’re confident enough, you can hold back," the national advisor stated.
After speaking, he read out a na.
The person called was a disciple from the Flying Sky Sect, a cultivator at the Eighth Rank Peak.
"Boom!"
The disciple from the Flying Sky Sect unleashed a thrust with his long spear that struck the Mountain Shaking Drum in an instant.
The very next mont, a number appeared on the Mountain Shaking Drum: 53.
This was the rating given by the Mountain Shaking Drum.
A 60 is roughly the threshold for Ninth Rank, so this fellow scoring a 53 ans he’s still so distance away from a Ninth Rank Attack Power.
The second contender, a Ninth Rank First Layer Realm disciple from the Lin Xian Sect, scored a 64.
Then ca so Eighth Rank disciples, with most of their ratings falling below 60.
"Luo Yong’an."
It was at this ti that the National Master called out Luo Yong’an’s na.
Luo Yong’an imdiately stepped forward.
He didn’t use any weapon but instead slapped out a palm, leaving a palm imprint on the Mountain Shaking Drum.
"93?"
Many onlookers let out cries of astonishnt.
So of the female disciples even started screaming in shock.
Xu Ping’an was also sowhat surprised.
Ninth Rank First Layer equates to the sixties, Second Layer roughly the seventies, Third Layer the eighties, while nineties correspond to the Combat Power of the Fourth Layer Realm.
Although Luo Yong’an is at the Second Layer Realm of Ninth Rank, he possesses the Combat Power of the Fourth Layer Realm without even having exerted his full strength.
"Truly worthy of being a genius from the Fire Divine Palace," Situ Lie could not help but exclaim.
Xu Ping’an didn’t say anything, but he also felt a certain pressure inside.
This Luo Yong’an was indeed not weak.
"Shao Yanlong."
The National Master called again.
With a punch, Shao Yanlong hit the Mountain Shaking Drum, which emitted a huge noise.
"Boom!"
A number 89 appeared on the Mountain Shaking Drum.
Shao Yanlong at Ninth Rank Second Layer Realm had a Combat Power almost equivalent to the peak of the Ninth Rank Third Layer Realm.
Xu Ping’an nodded; Shao Yanlong’s strength also seed formidable.
Soon it was Ning Shaocong’s turn, who scored an 87, once again eliciting surprised gasps from the crowd.
The Ninth Rank First Layer Ning Shaocong unexpectedly demonstrated the Combat Power of the Ninth Rank Third Layer Realm.
Next was Zong Xuan from the Zong Royal Manor. Surprisingly, Zong Xuan had broken through to the Ninth Rank First Layer Realm and scored a 70.
Li Qingyi also took her turn, and with her Eighth Rank Peak Cultivation, she remarkably scored a 72.
Following that, Crown Prince Jiang Yu scored a perfect 100.
Being at the Third Layer Realm of Ninth Rank, his Combat Power was naturally extrely exaggerated.
The Fifth Princess scored an 87 at the Ninth Rank First Layer, which was also quite impressive.
Xu Ping’an had been keeping an eye on that 16-year-old youth from the Fire Divine Palace at the Ninth Rank Fourth Layer Realm who had been very low-key and only scored a 68.
But Xu Ping’an did learn his na: Xie Jizong.
"Wu Qing!"
The National Master called out again.
Upon these words, everyone’s eyes fell upon Xu Ping’an.
After all, Xu Ping’an’s presence was the stuff of legend at this sparring event, being the only one to have advanced with Seventh Rank Cultivation, while everyone else was at least at the Eighth Layer of Eighth Rank.
"Do you think he can make it to the next round?"
"I don’t think so. The Combat Power he’s shown before was around Eighth Rank, and with that it’s going to be difficult to advance."
"A Seventh Rank trying to make it into the top twenty? Wouldn’t that be a joke? He’s definitely going to stop here."
...
Speculative voices spread throughout the surroundings.
As for Xu Ping’an, most people were extrely doubtful of his potential.
However, many were curious to see what kind of score Xu Ping’an could achieve.
"Cousin, you can do it," Situ Qianqian encouraged.
Situ Xingfeng and Situ Lie also looked towards Xu Ping’an.
Xu Ping’an smiled, nodded slightly, and then walked towards the arena.
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