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"Look, that's the first disciple of the outer sect, Wei Hong. He actually made it to the stage." While Ren Pingsheng and Fei Hou were lost in thought, a nearby outer sect disciple shouted.
"Hmph, now we can see just how strong he really is. It will be good to be prepared for what's coming." Someone with similar strength thought coldly.
"I heard that Wei Hong has mastered three types of intermediate sword techniques, and he's quite proficient in all of them."
"That's truly terrifying. I haven't even mastered one set of intermediate sword techniques yet."
"Hmph, he's been in the outer sect for two years. What do you think he’s been doing every day? I heard that even regular inner sect disciples might not be his match."
"He couldn't even block a single strike; this guy is useless." Seeing the scene on stage, someone cursed.
"Heh, even if you went up there, you probably wouldn't be much better than him."
"What do you mean by that? Do you think your strength is higher than mine? Should we have a match?"
"Tch, I can't be bothered to argue with you. When facing Wei Hong, it's impressive if an average person can last two moves."
The second round of elimination matches took three days to conclude. In this round, three hundred and twenty people were eliminated, while three hundred and twenty outer sect disciples advanced smoothly.
On the sixth day of the outer sect competition, the third round of elimination matches began, still in a one-on-one format. This round was much more intense than the previous ones. The last round had eliminated many outer sect disciples who had advanced by luck. The disciples advancing to the third round could be said to have made it through by strength; they were all basically at the sixth level of Qi training.
As a result, the battles became exceptionally fierce and challenging. There were rarely any matches that could be won without bloodshed as easily as before.
However, there are benefits to this; the disciples below are watching with great interest. They occasionally comment on the match, learning from the strengths of the sword techniques and the adaptability in combat.
Ren Pingsheng is one of them. He pays more attention than others, observing several matches on nearby platforms. He focuses on various sword techniques, absorbing what he can use. By discarding some of his previous bad habits, the swordsmanship realm he had just recently broken through becomes clearer.
"Well, I haven't seen this sword technique before." As Ren Pingsheng steps onto the stage, he notices that the opponent is using a technique he has never encountered before, which piques his interest. He doesn't rush to end the match but instead engages in a back-and-forth exchange with his opponent.
The two sides spar back and forth for over a hundred moves. Under Ren Pingsheng's deliberate guidance, the opponent uses a set of sword techniques several times, leaving a deep impression on him.
Seeing that he has learned enough from the sword techniques, Ren Pingsheng suddenly increases his speed, catching his opponent off guard. In the midst of his opponent's astonished gaze, his steel sword stops at their throat. The sudden reversal from nearly equal strength leaves his opponent bewildered.
"Cloud Turning Sword Technique; this technique has many exquisite aspects that I can study in detail later," Ren Pingsheng thinks as he reflects on the name of the technique he just asked his opponent about.
"This round of competition has been thrilling yet safe for advancement; I expect to encounter some good opponents in the next round."
During this time, Kong Zhan was eliminated. In the previous round, he had to exert considerable effort to win against his opponent and advance to the third round. However, in the third round, he faced one of the Top Ten Experts from the outer sect and lost after just a few minutes of fighting. After all, his cultivation level was a significant drawback.
As for Fei Hou, he successfully passed through the third round and will continue to participate in the fourth round of competition. After this round concludes, all remaining participants are masters at the sixth level of Qi Refinement. The outer sect disciples who are Top Ten Experts also advanced to the next round, proving their formidable strength.
"Haha, from now on, I need to work even harder! If I win one more match, I can enter the Top One Hundred!" Some outer sect disciples who advanced to the fourth round are visibly excited.
"You have no ambition; you should aim for the top ten," someone scoffs.
"Hmph! You were eliminated early; what do you know? Do you think making it into the top ten is easy? All these guys are no weaklings. A moment's carelessness could lead to defeat. I'm just satisfied if I can win one more match. After all, being among the Top One Hundred outer sect disciples carries some prestige."
"Then are you really going to give up such a generous reward this time?" someone asked in confusion.
"What else can I do if I don't give up? Not to mention anything else, just the outer sect disciples, the Top Ten Experts, I'm not their match. There might even be some hidden masters among them. It's important to know one's own limitations; that's how one can live more easily."
Many outer sect disciples nearby heard this and some were deep in thought, feeling it made sense.
Others wore a sarcastic expression, believing that the Warrior's Path was inherently against the odds. If it were that easy to be content, one's cultivation would stagnate, allowing later arrivals to surpass them, ultimately leading to a life of mediocrity.
"It's a pity that I'll only be able to watch from below next; I really want to continue fighting," Kong Zhan said with some regret in Ren Pingsheng's small courtyard.
"Who told you your cultivation is low? Otherwise, you wouldn't have been eliminated so quickly. You should focus on your training. Once your cultivation improves, there will be plenty of opponents," Ren Pingsheng comforted him.
"Hehe, I understand that naturally. In another seven or eight days, my cultivation will break through. But you two should be careful; the remaining ones are all experts."
"Let it go; I know what I'm doing. I won't lose that easily."
"I'm the same!" Fei Hou nodded with a smile from the side.
"I wonder if you guys have thought about aiming for the top three. The rewards for this competition are quite generous. If you get it, how about treating us to a meal?" Kong Zhan asked with a grin while rubbing his shiny head.
"This isn't just about wanting it or not. Even if you want it, you might not get it; all we can do is give our all," Fei Hou said with a smile and a somewhat helpless look.
"The top three? It's hard to say until the end," Ren Pingsheng said while stroking his chin lightly. In fact, he was thinking that the first place would undoubtedly belong to him; anyone who stood in his way would be defeated.
"No matter what, let's make it clear first. Whoever gets the Reward will treat everyone to food and drinks in Canglan City!"
"Sure, if we really make it to the top three, I'll definitely make sure you eat and drink enough," Fei Hou agreed with his suggestion.
On the seventh day of the Outer Sect Disciples Competition, during the fourth round of eliminations.
"I feel that the variations in Sword Technique are still insufficient. What if I used three percent less strength here? What would happen if I slowed down by three percent there?" It's important to know that sometimes, a Sword Technique isn't better just because it's faster, nor is it necessarily better because it's stronger.
While Ren Pingsheng was engaged in a Duel on the Sword Testing Platform, he kept pondering these thoughts. His hands continued to practice these ideas.
As a result, his opponent noticed that his Sword Technique had become strange, alternating between fast and slow, light and heavy. Clearly, a beam of sword light was piercing toward him in an instant; when he hurriedly tried to block it, the Sword Technique suddenly slowed down.
The previous strike felt light and effortless, but the next one was incredibly heavy, numbing his hands. This strange sensation made him feel like he might spit blood.
However, he was unwilling to give up on this Match. The Reward was so generous that he still held onto some hope. So he persisted.
"What if I lengthened or shortened this thrust by three percent? What would the result be?" Ren Pingsheng eagerly used his current opponent to refine some of his thoughts on Sword Technique.
A beam of sword light shot out, startling his opponent. He slashed diagonally to block it but ended up hitting nothing. It turned out that at a critical moment, Ren Pingsheng had reduced his strength by three percent; the steel sword didn't fully extend and was shorter than usual.
His opponent was momentarily stunned, but at that moment, the sword in Ren Pingsheng's hand moved like a snake striking, bypassing the opponent's sword and suddenly speeding up, instantly landing on their throat. The opponent's expression changed drastically, but at such a short distance, they didn't even have a chance to react.
"Your Sword Technique is impressive," the opponent conceded reluctantly but still managed to say before leaving.
"There's still a long way to go, but the results are quite good. It seems my ideas aren't bad after all. When the sword technique can be flexible, easily controlled, and can change in weight without hindrance, that would be true success!" Ren Pingsheng thought as he returned to his seat.
On the eighth day of the outer sect disciples' competition, the fifth and sixth rounds of elimination matches were held. The intensity of the matches on this day was undoubtedly high.
By the end, only twenty outer sect disciples remained who had advanced. At this moment, each of these individuals had the potential to enter the top ten, or even the top three. Many had familiar faces cheering them on.
During the fifth round of elimination, Ren Pingsheng faced another expert at the sixth level of Qi Refinement. However, he was already familiar with the sword technique used by his opponent. Therefore, he didn't engage in too much entanglement and defeated his opponent, successfully advancing to the next round.
In the sixth round of elimination, Ren Pingsheng encountered an interesting opponent whose sword technique he had never seen before. They fought for nearly half an hour.
Not only did he learn the sword technique, but he also integrated his understanding of swordsmanship into it, allowing his opponent to practice with him. He corrected some flaws and added more variations.
As a result, his opponent left with a look of shock. Such a strange sword technique was something he had never encountered before. The rapid changes in speed and weight made it difficult for him to respond; blocking or not blocking became a dilemma. This kept him on edge for an extended period, which was unbearable for anyone.
Thus, Ren Pingsheng smoothly passed both the fifth and sixth rounds of elimination. At this point, many people naturally noticed him and his matches. Their expressions varied—some were wary while others were indifferent.
Fei Hou also successfully passed the elimination rounds and ranked among the twenty outer sect disciples who advanced. Among those remaining were previous top ten outer sect disciples and some unfamiliar faces. Regardless of familiarity, their strength was likely impressive; otherwise, they wouldn't have made it this far.
"Very well, I have observed your strengths among these twenty individuals; all are quite good. However, this competition only awards the top three positions, so you must continue to work hard moving forward. I look forward to your performances," said the white deputy sect master encouragingly before leaving.
Tomorrow would be the competition for entering the top ten, which promised to be even more exciting.
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