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“Concentration Pill, indeed a good thing.” Ren Pingsheng was somewhat surprised to hear this news. He had naturally heard of the famous Concentration Pill, but had never had the chance to see it. If he had a Concentration Pill, he could easily comprehend at least ten percent, or even more, of his Wood Realm.
Now that there was such a Reward, he was greatly tempted. It could be said that the top fifteen participants would each receive one Concentration Pill. Aside from the first place, which would receive an additional one, the top ten would qualify for the Ascension Pool. It seemed that to obtain a Concentration Pill, one would need to at least enter the top fifteen. This was the minimum goal.
“Two Concentration Pills for first place; if nothing unexpected happens, my Wood Realm should be able to reach a small success. It's truly enticing to strive for, but I fear that first place will be very difficult to achieve.” Ren Pingsheng hesitated for a moment and gazed out the window in a daze.
Having an extra Concentration Pill could save him a year’s worth of comprehension time. For someone like him, who aimed to understand multiple Profound Meanings, encountering this opportunity was something he absolutely could not give up. However, in this Gathering of Talents in the Nine Provinces, achieving first place would not be easy.
Not to mention those great experts; even some hidden Monsters lurking in the shadows would be eyeing this opportunity. With so many people competing, seizing the top spot would likely require a life-and-death struggle.
“With only three days left, my hope of comprehending Wood's Profound Meaning Four Parts is slim; I can only see if there are any opportunities during the Rising Dragon Conference that might allow me to break through.” He turned back and continued sitting down to cultivate. He could not waste these three days; even a slight increase in strength would bring him closer to his goal.
Currently, due to the Reward, Jizhou City was in an uproar. The geniuses participating in the Rising Dragon Conference were all energized, either cultivating or discussing grandly outside. They were all filled with confidence about securing a spot in the top fifteen.
Bai Xiaomen even made predictions about the top fifteen of this Rising Dragon Conference. In addition to the Top Ten Experts, several other geniuses made it onto the list, filling up the remaining five spots.
Moreover, betting houses opened up betting odds on various geniuses' chances of winning and securing a top fifteen position. Many martial artists and wealthy individuals were generous with their bets, placing them on their favored geniuses. Of course, the Top Ten Experts were the most popular choices due to their established strength.
However, because of this, the odds for the Top Ten Experts were also quite low, making it hard to earn significant profits. These betting houses were not foolish enough to incur losses without reason. This led some risk-taking wealthy individuals to turn their attention toward other geniuses. If they won, it would result in substantial profits.
In this lively atmosphere, three days quickly passed. Today marked the beginning of the Rising Dragon Conference. The geniuses from the Nine Great States were all spirited as they followed their state leaders into the venue of this year’s Rising Dragon Conference, held at the Heavenly Martial Academy.
This event took place in the Inner Court Tianwu Square of the Heavenly Martial Academy, which already had a large area capable of accommodating One Hundred Thousand people. Now, thanks to enhancements from the Unparalleled Stronger, upon entering the square, its space had increased a hundredfold compared to before, enough to hold ten million people.
However, for all of Jizhou City, these spots were still pitifully few. Therefore, many people paid a hefty price just to obtain a ticket. Of course, those geniuses coming to watch could enter for free as long as they had a cultivation level of Zongji Jing or above.
Tianwu Square is divided into nine sections at the front, prepared for the Contestants of the Nine Great States. After entering this area, the Contestants of the Nine Great States get ready in their corresponding sections and quietly wait for the start of the Rising Dragon Conference.
At this moment, there is still half an hour until the scheduled time for the Rising Dragon Conference. The viewing stands are already filled with spectators, who are discussing animatedly and pointing at each other. Some are even loudly calling out the names of their favored geniuses.
In the center of Tianwu Square, there are ten Arenas, each three hundred feet wide. Not far from the Arenas, there are ten seats designated for the judges of this Rising Dragon Conference. Finally, there is a high seat for the person in charge of hosting the Rising Dragon Conference from Heavenly Martial Academy.
“Boom…” As the time approaches, colorful fireworks suddenly burst in the sky, lingering beautifully in various colors. Then, a wonderful sound of silk and bamboo instruments resonates from somewhere, captivating many people.
“Ahem…” Just as everyone is lost in admiration, a light cough sounds like a bell ringing in their ears. When they come back to their senses, the sky is blue and white clouds drift by. There are no fireworks or performances from silk and bamboo instruments.
“Whew… Could it be that everything just now was an illusion created by Unparalleled Stronger?” Ren Pingsheng looks astonished at the elder on the high seat, speculating in his heart.
“Alright, time is up. I am Lord Li Night Sky Bright from Heavenly Martial Academy's Inner Court, responsible for hosting this Rising Dragon Conference. I now declare the Rising Dragon Conference to begin. Rising Dragon Conference, start!”
As his voice falls, a yellow Ranking slowly appears in the Void. It looks like silk, thirty feet long and five feet wide. On both sides are painted two Azure Dragons, quietly hovering in the Void.
Upon closer inspection, one can see writing on it. Even from a distance, as soon as one sees this Ranking, it feels as if it is right before them. At the top are three golden characters: Rising Dragon Conference; just a glance feels like falling into an abyss with an indescribable mysterious charm.
Below are various names and backgrounds of individuals along with significant events they have experienced. There are a total of one hundred names listed from top to bottom. Some names have already dimmed, indicating that those individuals have died. The remaining golden names indicate that many have become King-Level Experts.
At this moment, they all understand that these should be the top one hundred geniuses from the last Rising Dragon Conference. Seeing that at least half of them have become King-Level Experts excites many talented individuals. If they enter this Rising Dragon Conference, wouldn’t they be destined to become King-Level Experts?
“Now thirty years have passed; the Rising Dragon Conference begins anew. These one hundred spots will soon disappear, and then a new one hundred will appear on this Ranking. The top one hundred of the Rising Dragon Conference will bring you endless opportunities, allowing you to progress smoothly before reaching royal level in both cultivation and breakthroughs. So you must work hard.”
Night Sky Bright said lightly and then turned his gaze away from the still-standing Rising Dragon Conference in the Void to look at the densely packed audience and Contestants below.
“Next, let me explain the rules of the Match. There are a total of one thousand Contestants from Nine Great States; only the top one hundred will be selected for the Rising Dragon Conference, and only the top ten will be chosen for Ascension Pool. This time it will still be a draw Tournament; winning one match enters the top five hundred, winning two matches enters the top two hundred fifty, winning three matches enters the top one hundred twenty-five, and winning four matches enters the top sixty-two. The remaining sixty-three contestants will compete for thirty-eight spots among the remaining one hundred.”
"The top one hundred have been selected, and now it's time for the Rising Dragon Conference's Ranking Battle. The rankings will determine the different Rewards you receive and the opportunities granted by the Rising Dragon Conference. Therefore, you must give it your all."
"The rules for the Ranking Battle Match are no longer based on a draw, but rather a round-robin format. One hundred Contestants will be divided into ten groups, corresponding to Ten Arenas, with ten people in each group. They will then compete in a Round Robin, and rankings from one to ten will be determined based on their win-loss records."
"After all ten groups of Contestants have been ranked, the top two from each group will form new groups to compete for the top twenty positions. This means they will have a chance to vie for the Rewards of the top fifteen and top ten. The third place from each group will form another group to compete for rankings twenty-one to thirty, while the fourth place will form yet another group for rankings thirty-one to forty, and so on. In the end, nine new groups will be formed for another round of competition to determine the final rankings of one hundred."
"That's how the rules work; I believe you understand. To compete for the Concentration Pill and gain entry into the Ascension Pool, you must finish in the top two of your group, so you all need to give it your best effort."
"Now, let's talk about the Rewards for this Rising Dragon Conference." Night Sky Bright paused before continuing, "You just heard me mention the Concentration Pill, and I believe you are all aware of its significance. The top fifteen will receive Concentration Pills, and the top ten will qualify for entry into the Ascension Pool. These are the two most important Rewards; of course, all Top One Hundred participants will receive Yuan Stone Rewards, though the amounts will vary."
"In addition, this time at the Rising Dragon Conference, the Refining Sect has put forth five King's Artifacts and ten pieces of King-Class Armor as Rewards for the top fifteen contestants. The Heavenly Martial Academy has also contributed five King-Level Techniques, five King-Level Martial Arts, and five King-Level Body Techniques as Rewards for this event's top fifteen."
"This means that if you can secure first place in this Rising Dragon Conference, you will receive two Concentration Pills, one King's Artifact, one King-Level Technique, recognition as the champion of the Rising Dragon Conference, and qualification for entry into the Ascension Pool."
Seeing the excited expressions of the martial artists below upon hearing about these Rewards, Night Sky Bright smiled lightly. "So that's how it is regarding the Rewards. If you want to obtain good Rewards, you must fight for them with your strength. This is the fairest competition; as long as you can continue winning based on your abilities, then first place will belong to you."
"Now we move on to the final segment: drawing lots. This will determine your opponents in the upcoming Duels. Choose wisely." With that said, he waved his hand and a thousand Number Tags appeared in mid-air. They were shrouded in mist, making them impossible to see clearly with either eyes or spiritual senses.
"There are a thousand Number Tags here—one for each of you; choose one." Noticing that there was little movement among the Contestants, Night Sky Bright added another remark.
As soon as he finished speaking, some impatient martial artists from Nine Great States swiftly moved and reached out towards the Number Tags in mid-air. In an instant, a third of them had been taken. Seeing this, other Contestants no longer hesitated and quickly grabbed their own Number Tags.
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