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This autumn is destined to be the season of cultivators, as Mist City gathers cultivators shrouded in mist, making it difficult for mortals to see through.
For mortals, the most booming industry in Mist City is the food and beverage sector. A teacup at an inn represents the life of a cultivator. As for why they do not drink alcohol or eat meat, that is no longer a concern for mortals.
Every inn has a place to exchange spirit stones for silver and gold. One Low-Grade Spirit Stone can be exchanged for one hundred taels of silver, enough for cultivators to spend several months in Mist City.
With the auction and the Selection Tournament for Loose Cultivators, Mist City has temporarily become a city of immortals.
As time passed, the two major auction houses had already withdrawn from the Auction House, leaving only some Fairy Markets still operating in the city. On the open grounds, ten Arenas were set up, with disciples from Black Wind Stronghold bustling about, making final preparations before the competition.
This Selection Tournament for Loose Cultivators is organized by Black Wind Stronghold. The leader of Black Wind Stronghold, Black Faced Buddha Bao Ban Si, is a well-known figure among loose cultivators, known for his straightforwardness and decisiveness. Once he turns hostile, he won’t stop until his opponent is severely injured; otherwise, he allows his opponent to inflict serious harm on him.
The Guardians are Mo Shengyuan from Golden Sand Gang and Qin Yougong from White Deer Mountain. Both Guardians have sent disciples to participate in the tournament's affairs. Black Wind Stronghold is responsible for defense, Golden Sand Gang arranges the matches, and White Deer Mountain handles logistics.
When Xu Feng arrived at the registration desk, three hundred loose cultivators had already been assigned to the waiting area.
“Fellow Daoist, I’m here to compete. My name is Yan Da. Foundation Establishment Stage.” Xu Feng temporarily changed his name; this time he aimed to enter the Otherworldly Secret Realm and must secure a spot in the top ten to participate in the Liuxiang Immortal Path Conference. He needed to change his name to avoid unnecessary trouble with New Moon Sect.
“You're late; didn’t you know about today’s competition?” The Golden Sand Gang disciple at the reception was indifferent. “Foundation Establishment Stage is here to compete? Are you looking for trouble?” Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators can live up to two hundred years.
“It was the two Guardians who asked me to come today.” Xu Feng didn’t expect that he had missed the registration period.
Upon hearing that he was called by the two Guardians, the disciple responsible for registration was clearly startled and asked, “Do you have any proof? Speaking nonsense isn’t good.”
Xu Feng took out a green Jade Tablet and handed it over.
“Ah! You are ‘Wolf Knight’! My apologies!” The disciple quickly changed his attitude. “Yan Daoyou has an extraordinary presence; it’s clear you are a highly skilled expert. Your participation will greatly enhance this competition.”
Xu Feng was taken aback; it seemed that this “Wolf Knight” title held significant status.
“Yan Daoyou, you arrived a bit early today,” the disciple said after initially stating that Xu Feng was late. He felt it was inappropriate and hurriedly explained: “Today is the first round of elimination matches with over three hundred loose cultivators participating. We must go through two rounds of eliminations to select relatively elite loose cultivators. As ‘Wolf Knight,’ Yan Daoyou is a seed player in this competition and can directly advance to the third round, so according to the rules, you can come back later.”
Seed player? Xu Feng understood now; this Jade Tablet as “Wolf Knight” was not just an ordinary participation certificate but rather a qualification certificate for seed players.
After clarifying this, the matches on stage had already begun. Xu Feng bid farewell to that disciple and moved downstage to watch the competition.
The purpose of this competition is the Otherworldly Secret Realm. If one can secure a spot in the top ten, they will represent the Loose Cultivator Alliance at the Liuxiang Immortal Path Conference and gain entry into the Otherworldly Secret Realm. This is a great opportunity for most loose cultivators to rise to prominence; if it weren't for the rules, even Golden Core Stage cultivators would be fighting fiercely for a chance.
The registered participants were brought to the waiting area, numbering around three hundred. Their cultivation levels varied, but the majority were at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, followed by those in the later stages, with the early-stage cultivators being the least represented. In this Foundation Establishment Stage competition, there are no distinctions in levels; if a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator enters, they are either insane or simply impatient with life.
The entire competition is an elimination format, with half of the participants being eliminated in each round. To avoid strong contenders facing off too early, the organizers issued "Wolf Knight" cards, allowing those who hold them to advance directly to the third round.
Each arena is assigned a referee at Foundation Establishment Late Stage. The referees have considerable discretion; as long as they do not intentionally kill anyone, they are fine. However, what constitutes "intentionally" is quite vague.
As the first round began, one participant was killed on stage by their opponent under the pretext that it was not "intentional." The referee expressed helplessness as disciples went up to handle the body while the competition continued without much disruption.
This is a gamble with one's life; no wonder some Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators chose not to participate. Reaching Foundation Establishment Late Stage is not easy, and with good fortune, one might even break through to Golden Core Stage. However, participating in this competition poses a risk where a single misstep could ruin a lifetime of cultivation.
The competition among Foundation Establishment Period cultivators differs from the recruitment selection of New Moon Sect; it is more exciting and brutal, with a high knockout rate and a significant death toll. Out of ten arenas competing in the first round, three were seriously injured and two died.
Those who did not compete watched anxiously from below. Several Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators who initially considered trying their luck quickly withdrew from the competition without saying a word.
In the first round of eliminations, each arena had fifteen matches. Xu Feng found a relatively distant spot where he could see all ten arenas. After several bouts, he gained a rough understanding of the participants' strengths.
From the current results of the matches, Foundation Establishment Late Stage cultivators had the highest win rate; aside from a few close losses, most secured their first victories. In contrast, Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators were less fortunate; there were already fewer participants to begin with, and some dropped out midway. By the end of this round, many were either dead or severely injured.
Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivators had it toughest; their strengths were closely matched, often exhausting themselves in battle before determining a winner. Some ended up injuring each other severely, leaving referees with headaches who decided to let them play rock-paper-scissors to determine the victor.
"I am Chapter, seeking guidance from my fellow cultivator," a loud voice rang out, attracting many gazes—not because his voice was pleasant but because he was the last registered Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator.
This Chapter was in his twenties, with an unassuming appearance—dark skin with a healthy glow and a well-built physique… cough, anyway, this Chapter was quite handsome; some female cultivators were already sighing over such a good man being wasted.
"No need for guidance; just beg for mercy now and roll off. I won't hurt you," Chapter's opponent was a Rogue at Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage.
"Let's fight first," Chapter replied calmly as he drew his sword to the side.
"Wow, Superior Spirit Sword!"
"This guy has some background."
"I didn't expect his Foundation Establishment Stage cultivation to possess a Superior Spirit Sword!"
"After he finishes, let's go grab his sword."
"Do you want the sword or your life?"
"What do you mean…"
Chapter unleashed three strikes in succession. The first strike severed the Rogue's Low-Grade Spirit Sword, the second strike disarmed the Rogue of his left arm, and the third strike halted at the Rogue's chest, the fierce sword energy tearing through the Rogue's clothing and leaving a scar on his chest.
The Rogue's knees buckled as he knelt on the ground, clutching his bleeding left arm, and said in a deep voice, "Thank you, friend, for not killing me." Without waiting for Chapter's response, he turned and jumped off the Arena, limping away.
The entire audience held their breath after Chapter executed three strikes in quick succession. The Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator had no chance to retaliate against Chapter of Foundation Establishment Stage!
Such powerful Water Element swordsmanship! Xu Feng silently noted this name: Chapter.
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