Soul Emperor Martial God

On the Sect Square, there was a huge Martial Arts Arena.

Around the Martial Arts Arena, spectator seats had been set up early on.

The entire Sky-splitting Sword Sect, all the elders, and the deacons, had arrived.

Thirty-six Sword Masters gathered to participate in the assessment.

It was an event that occurred only once several decades.

Even some elders who were in seclusion all year round specially came out of seclusion to watch the competition.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect took the next generation of disciples very seriously.

Around the Martial Arts Arena, there were nearly ten thousand inner and outer sect disciples.

Below the Martial Arts Arena, thirty-six Sword Masters stood together with newly promoted disciples Jie Mo, Zhong Wuyou, and others.

They stood proudly.

Enjoying the honor of being watched by thousands.

Facing them was the Great Elder, announcing the rules.

"This round is called the 'Title Struggle.'"

"All thirty-six Sword Masters and the newly promoted disciples will participate."

"It will begin with the top six disciples from the first round of assessment."

"And the top six Sword Masters."

"They will go up to the Martial Arts Arena to decide their ranks."

The top six disciples from the first round of assessment were Xiao Yi, Zhong Wuyou, Jie Mo, along with the Fierce Tiger Sword Master, Meteor Sword Master, and Black Wind Sword Master.

However, since Zhong Wuyou and Jie Mo were not Sword Masters,

Their spots had to be vacated for the Nine River Sword Master and Sword Master Xingmo to fill.

That is to say, those who would first go up to the Martial Arts Arena to decide the rankings

were the top six Sword Masters, along with Jie Mo and Zhong Wuyou, these eight individuals.

The top four determined from this would qualify for the 'Strongest Sword Master' title.

Of course, it was only a qualification.

The first two rounds of assessment had already roughly showcased the strengths of the Sword Masters.

However, the first two rounds had various other factors.

Especially the second round, where even luck played a part.

The third round, however, was a genuine comparison of strength, which was different.

Moreover, everyone had gained benefits from the second round.

Such benefits could never be obtained outside of the Sword Sect.

Whether it was cultivation techniques, Martial Techniques, or increasing Sword Dao knowledge, practical experience,

Or it could be enhancing Cultivation.

In any case, they had gone through more than just one trial.

The benefits they gained, too, came in more than just one form.

These benefits could significantly increase their strength in a short time.

The half-month tuning period provided by the sect was to allow them to fully grasp these benefits.

Of course, how much strength increase these benefits could bring them

Depended on their own understanding and talent.

Thus, the third round was a genuine battle.

Who was stronger and who was weaker was still an unknown.

Furthermore,

All thirty-six Sword Masters and the newly promoted disciples participated in this round of assessment.

Although the Wanshan Sword Master, Black Moon Sword Master, and Anyun Sword Master and other Sword Masters had been defeated,

The third round of assessment was an opportunity to display their own strength.

It was also an examination of the Sword Masters' talents by the elders.

Therefore, they too entered the arena.

However, they had no chance to contend for the 'Strongest Sword Master' title.

But if Xiao Yi, Jie Mo, and the other eight individuals were defeated in terms of real strength by them,

They would lose the qualification.

Simply put, the defeated Sword Masters like Wanshan Sword Master had no qualification,

Yet they could cause Xiao Yi and the other eight individuals to lose theirs.

This seemed quite disadvantageous for the eight including Xiao Yi.

However, the 'Strongest Sword Master' title must emerge under such unfavorable conditions.

Only then could it highlight the glory of this title, the rewards that come with it, and the power they hold.

Before long, the Great Elder finished announcing the rules.

The Great Elder looked at everyone and symbolically asked, "Any questions?"

"No," everyone replied in unison.

"Since there are none, step onto the stage," the Great Elder commanded.

"Yes," Xiao Yi and the other seven bowed.

Then, eight figures leaped onto the Martial Arts Arena.

As for the other Sword Masters and new disciples' battles, they would occur later, not now.

On the vast Martial Arts Arena, there were already referees present.

The referee was an old man with Earth Origin Ninth Layer Cultivation,

One of the strongest deacons within the sect.

After the eight jumped onto the Martial Arts Arena, the first thing they did was draw lots.

Then they paired up to duel, determining the top four.

Of course, since there were only eight people, the lot drawing was only a brief moment.

The first to step up was Zhong Wuyou.

He drew number one.

And his opponent was Zhou Yueyao, who drew number eight.

Xiao Yi and the other five temporarily moved back to a corner of the Martial Arts Arena.

In the center of the vast Martial Arts Arena, Zhong Wuyou and Zhou Yueyao's battlefield was set.

"A woman?" Zhong Wuyou looked at Zhou Yueyao in front of him and frowned.

"Are you stepping down yourself, or should I kick you down?"

With that said.

The five people in the corner immediately rolled their eyes.

Honestly speaking, Zhou Yueyao was a beauty.

Though not breathtaking, she was extremely attractive.

Yet, in Zhong Wuyou's eyes, she was merely a red powder skull.

Xiao Yi couldn't help but smile, recalling what he had heard back when he was in Northern Mountain County.

Zhong Wuyou was a battle maniac.

In his eyes, apart from Martial Arts cultivation, there was only fighting, nothing else.

In the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

"Coarse," Zhou Yueyao's beautiful eyes widened as she spoke, "Zhong Wuyou, you are merely at the Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer."

"Who'll step down is yet to be decided."

With that said, Zhou Yueyao waved her hand grandly.

A huge, winding stream of water appeared out of thin air.

Then, the water surged towards the skies.

Spreading in all directions in the high altitude.

After a while, within dozens of miles around, the sound of thunderous explosions echoed.

Startled, everyone looked up to the sky.

They saw gigantic water pillars shooting into the sky from all directions and then merging into the clouds.

Finally gathering above Zhou Yueyao's head.

She was actually using the True Qi within her body as a medium to send the water high into the sky.

Drawing all the water sources within dozens of miles to herself for her own use.

At the same time, her aura dramatically increased.

Her Cultivation jumped from Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer, skyrocketing to Mystic Breakthrough Ninth Layer.

The surrounding elders watching the competition suddenly exclaimed.

"Eh, isn't that the 'Water Control Unparalleled' of Elder Luoo?" one remarked.

Elder Luoo was a famous elder of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect.

He was a forefront powerhouse even among those in the Heavenly Origin Realm.

And Water Control Unparalleled was one of his signature techniques.

The perceptive elders could recognize it at a glance.

Clearly, Zhou Yueyao had obtained some fortunate encounters during the second round of assessments.

On the other side, Zhong Wuyou remained motionless.

Just as Zhou Yueyao was about to make her move

He suddenly asked coldly, "Woman, are you ready?"

Hearing this, Zhou Yueyao's pretty face slightly creased.

Proud as she was, she could hardly tolerate Zhong Wuyou's constant disdain.

"Idiot, it will be you who gets blasted off the stage," Zhou Yueyao shouted.

In her hands, numerous water pillars, like swimming dragons, attacked Zhong Wuyou.

Zhong Wuyou did not dodge or evade.

Only when the dragon-like water approached did he suddenly flash and vanished from the spot.

With a whoosh.

When he reappeared, he was already in front of Zhou Yueyao.

A dagger coldly pressed against her neck.

"Who told you I am at the Mystic Breakthrough Seventh Layer?" Zhong Wuyou asked coldly.

"Foolish woman, if it weren't for the fact that you and I from Northern Mountain County Martial Artists share some relations,"

"I would take your life right now."

After saying this, Zhong Wuyou struck with a palm.

Zhou Yueyao couldn't dodge in time and could only instinctively strike back with her palm.

With a loud bang,

Zhou Yueyao was directly blasted off the Martial Arts Arena.

She was not injured, though her face was slightly pale.

In the Elder's Seat, an old spectator nodded suddenly.

"This little girl has good potential."

"After the assessment ends, if she wishes, she may join my sect."

The speaker was none other than Elder Luoo.

Below the Martial Arts Arena, Zhou Yueyao stomped her feet in frustration.

She knew she definitely couldn't win the title.

Only, she hadn't expected to lose so quickly.

"Hmph, Zhong Wuyou," Zhou Yueyao glared at him resentfully.

Raising her fist, she said, "Your arrogance won't last long, you..."

Zhou Yueyao paused, turned her eyes towards Xiao Yi, and said, "Xiao Yi, help me take revenge."

"Eh." Xiao Yi was taken aback.

"Pff," Zhong Wuyou sneered upon hearing this, "As if he's even qualified."

"The only one who can match this prince is one person."

With that, Zhong Wuyou turned around and walked towards the corner.

At this time, the referee announced, "This match, Zhong Wuyou wins."

"Next match, contestant number 2, Northern Mountain Sword Master, versus contestant number 7, Fierce Tiger Sword Master."

Xiao Yi and Fierce Tiger Sword Master walked towards the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

The spectator seats immediately erupted in various discussions.

"Is that the Northern Mountain Sword Master?"

"Half a year ago, the entire Sect's aura went wild due to his Sword Master Token awakening."

"A Ten-Percent Extreme Boundary Stele Comprehender looks no different from anyone else."

"How strong is he really?"

The Sect disciples and Deacons were buzzing with discussion.

No one noticed that some elders, while silent, had gloomy expressions on their faces.

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Second update.