Xiuxian: But It's Not a Game

Chapter 142 Extra Challenge, Seventh-Order Flying Sword

In the vast starry sky, countless galaxies flow like the Milky Way, and billions of stars shine brightly, showering the starry platform.

A short while later, streaks of light descended from the sky and landed on the platform.

When the starlight faded, 122 bright and talented young men and women were revealed.

As the contestants appeared, the many Sword Palace lingers gathered outside the Sword Palace perked up, and someone shouted:

"Come and see, the first assessment of the second phase has begun."

"After waiting for several hours, it's finally starting. I want to see just how good the quality of this batch of newcomers is."

A light screen popped open in front of everyone, clearly displaying the current swordsmanship level of the 122 newcomers.

"Heh, 20 people have mastered the sword light splitting technique, not bad."

"Based on past experience, we can regain control of the sword light differentiation in the first month, which basically guarantees a second round."

"Second round is not enough. You need to get into the third round to be considered second tier. Only after passing the third round can you be considered the top tier of second tier and be eligible to choose the sect-level sword technique or the ninth-tier flying sword."

Someone shook their head and said:
"Brother, your expectations are too high. It's already good enough to enter the third round. Profound-level sword techniques or eighth-order flying swords are not common outside."

Some people nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, it's quite good. After all, the flying swords sent by the Sword Palace are guaranteed to be rare. An eighth-grade rare flying sword is no worse than a regular ninth-grade flying sword."

Many sword cultivators were observing and commenting on the contestants on the Starry Sky Platform through the light screen. However, the contestants being commented on were unaware that many people were evaluating them. They were all looking at the elimination rules for this round displayed on the light screen with serious expressions, and many of them were starting to lose their composure.

Elimination Rule 1: Those whose sword energy and thunderous sound do not reach the "Entering the Hall" level will be directly eliminated.

Elimination Rule Two: Those who fail to achieve even a minor success in condensing swords into threads will be directly eliminated.

Additional Challenge 1: Each eliminated player has one chance to challenge a surviving player. Defeat the opponent to take their place.

Additional Challenge Two: ? ? ?

Even Su Yu couldn't help but click her tongue in amazement when she saw these elimination rules; they were simply too outrageous.

According to these rules, at least one-third of the participants will be eliminated in the first round, and it's uncertain whether 80 out of 122 people will survive.

As he was marveling at the sight, starlight fell from the sky, enveloping everyone. Su Yu didn't feel anything. The starlight disappeared in less than three seconds, but when he looked around again after the starlight disappeared, he noticed that nearly a third of the contestants had a red mark above their heads, while the rest had a green mark.

No explanation is needed; everyone knows that the red marker above someone's head signifies that they are about to be eliminated.

Those about to be eliminated looked around, their faces showing resentment.

"No, I can't be eliminated so quickly."

"still have a chance."

Suddenly, one of the eliminated contestants pointed to another man beside him and said loudly:
"I want to challenge you!"

The challenger was taken aback, then a confident smile appeared on his face:

"Okay!"

As soon as the words were spoken, a ball of light rose from the center of the platform, inside which was a fighting arena. An invisible force bound and dragged the two people into the arena.

"The fighting has begun."

Everyone gathered around with great interest to watch the battle.

Su Yu and Luo Qingchan were no exception. The two stood side by side on the outer perimeter, their movements and expressions perfectly in sync, like a perfect couple.

On the stage, the two contestants immediately engaged in combat as soon as the countdown ended.

The challenger had no way out and could only go all out, launching a fierce attack from the very beginning. His opponent, on the other hand, was much more relaxed. Not only was his expression relaxed, but his movements were also more composed. He firmly blocked the opponent's fierce attack with every move, appearing to be in complete control.

After watching for less than ten seconds, almost everyone had already decided who would win.

While swordsmanship level doesn't completely represent overall strength, in most cases, a higher swordsmanship level inevitably indicates greater strength.

Especially within the Sword Palace, where all external factors are shielded and everyone starts on the same footing, the one with a higher level of swordsmanship will inevitably be stronger.

The battle lasted less than forty seconds. The challenger seized on a slight opening left by his opponent's hasty and aggressive attack and launched a counterattack, defeating his opponent in one fell swoop and eliminating him completely.

Next, many of the eliminated contestants challenged the other contestants present, but they were defeated one after another. A total of 41 eliminated contestants challenged the other contestants, but only one managed to turn the tide and the other 40 were defeated.

Su Yu and Luo Qingchan watched the whole thing from the sidelines, and no one dared to challenge them.

They were both among the 20 contestants who mastered the sword light splitting technique, and their strength was clearly a level above the others.

After the elimination rounds ended, the arena was taken away, but the next second ten arenas rose up on the platform again. Each arena had a ball of light suspended from its dome. Everyone's eyes fell on the ball of light, and its attributes immediately appeared before everyone's eyes.

Qinggang (Seventh Rank): A celestial weapon, a rare item, a divine weapon forged from the power of thunder and lightning in the Nine Heavens Gang Qi layer.

Attributes: Attack power 1200-1400, Attack speed 800-1000, Sword control speed 700-1000, Sword skill bonus 70%, Traits: Armor penetration +5, Demon slaying, True Qi.

Armor Break +5: Attacks ignore 50% of the target's defense.

Demon Slayer: The power of the Nine Heavens Thunder can deal an additional 50% damage to demons.

Thunderous Aura: Activates the power of the Nine Heavens Thunderous Aura within the flying sword, increasing attack power and attack speed by 100% for 30 seconds, with a 60-minute cooldown.

"A seventh-tier flying sword!"

Su Yu's gaze immediately fell upon the other items, which included five seventh-tier flying swords, two extremely powerful sword techniques, and three special items, totaling ten items.

"This is the second extra challenge?"

"It is indeed the second additional challenge."

Su Yu suddenly understood, and the rules for the second extra challenge appeared out of thin air in his mind. As he expected, these ten items were rewards for the extra challenge. All contestants who passed the first round had one chance to challenge, choose a flying sword or secret technique they liked, go to the corresponding arena, and accept challenges from other contestants who were interested in the treasure. They would continue until they defeated all the challengers to obtain the treasure.

"interesting!"

Su Yu clicked her tongue, her gaze shifting between the ten items, her mind racing, quite conflicted.

The Sword Palace only offers the best items: all the flying swords are seventh-tier treasures, the sword techniques are powerful, and the special items are also magical. He can use each of them and they are very useful.

But you can only choose one.
He hesitated for a while, but finally decided to get a seventh-tier flying sword first.

The sixth-tier flying swords are almost out of his reach, and the seventh-tier flying swords seem a long way off. He doesn't even know where to get a pair of high-quality or better seventh-tier flying swords.

"That's it."

If nothing unexpected happens, they should bring out ten items for them to challenge and compete for in the second and third rounds. He doesn't expect too much; he just wants to win two out of three rounds so he can collect a pair of seventh-tier rare flying swords.

Su Yu made up her mind.

Some people are already eager to go up on stage to become the champion and accept challenges from others.

Su Yu wasn't in a hurry, but turned her head and asked in a low voice:
"Qingchan, is there anything you want?"

She blinked her bright, large eyes and said softly:

"Sky-Splitting Sword Talisman!"

"What about you?"

"Azure Gang Sword".

"come on!"

"come on."

The battle on the arena was extremely fierce, with almost everyone taking the stage to challenge. The seventh-grade rare flying sword was there, and even Luo Qingchan wouldn't ignore it.

Even if you have a better one, you can take it and keep it for future use. If all else fails, you can sell it. A seventh-tier rare flying sword can fetch several thousand gold coins.

With ten items and eighty people on average, each item would only be contested by about ten people at most.

Su Yu waited for seven or eight minutes and felt that there were enough people. After the previous contestant left, he said softly:
"I'll come as soon as I go."

He leaped onto the arena where the Azure Gang Sword was located.

His opponent was also a contestant who had mastered the ability to split sword light, named Wei Wei. He had already defeated five opponents in a row and his momentum had reached its peak. When he saw Su Yu coming onto the stage, he grinned and his fighting spirit burned fiercely.

"I can feel my will becoming more focused, and my sword heart is boiling!"

Sword will and sword heart are related to the condensation of sword intent. Before entering the Sword Palace, Wei Wei had been working hard to condense sword intent, but he had no clue how.

This time, after immersing himself in the Sword Palace and undergoing countless battles, he suddenly discovered that the sword intent he had been struggling with seemed to be showing signs of improvement.

"I can feel that if I defeat just one more person, my swordsmanship will and sword heart will advance even further!"

The opponent before him was also one of the twenty contestants who had mastered the sword light splitting technique, but Wei Wei's confidence and condition had reached their peak at this moment, and he believed that no one could defeat him in this state.

As the countdown gradually ticked away, and the moment the timer reached zero and the barrier disappeared, the two flying swords that had been charging up for a long time vanished in a flash.

The next instant, two flying swords appeared in front of Su Yu as if they had teleported, and ten sword energies rushed towards him.

Su Yu was also prepared. The two swords hanging in front of her also flickered and split into ten sword energies to meet the attack. In an instant, sparks mixed with dense clanging sounds rang out.

The sound appeared and disappeared in an instant. Both sides reacted extremely quickly and changed their moves at the same time. The four flying swords separated as soon as they touched each other, and then suddenly appeared and entangled in another place. A dense burst of starlight exploded out, and before the starlight disappeared, the four flying swords quickly disappeared again.

"Ding ding ding ding!"

The flying swords and their light flickered on and off, and the sounds of their clashes also appeared and disappeared intermittently.

Both sides were incredibly fast and quick, changing tactics in an instant and engaging in direct attacks, quickly escalating the battle into a fierce confrontation.

"Those two are incredibly strong!"

Many fighters who had already finished their battles were drawn to their fight and gathered below their ring.

Luo Qingchan's eyes sparkled, her gaze intense as she watched Su Yu gradually gain the upper hand on the arena through his own abilities. A smile involuntarily appeared on her exquisite and flawless face.

"This is impossible!"

On the ring, Wei Wei, who had been fighting for a full twenty-two seconds, had lost all his confidence and smile, his face now filled with disbelief and existential doubt.

"Sword techniques and flying swords are similar in that their levels of swordsmanship are comparable. My current state is already at its peak or even beyond, so how could I possibly lose?"

"Is this guy cheating?"

No one could answer his question.

Not only the many contestants outside the arena, but also many wandering immortals and even hidden earth immortals outside the Sword Palace could not answer his question.

"This kid is a bit strange."

Outside the Sword Palace, at least half of the scattered immortals and earth immortals were filled with doubt after watching this battle.

"His opponent has won five consecutive matches, and his mentality and condition have reached their peak. The two have the same swordsmanship and level. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be able to lose. How come?"

"can't read!"

(End of this chapter)