Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

As everyone knows, Qingcheng only has one Dragon-Tiger Meditation Method that can lead directly to the God level.

Other techniques such as Nine Sounds, Heavenly Escape, and Heavenly Net also have their subtleties, but ultimately their levels are limited.

As a direct descendant of the Dalin Temple, Zhang Xuanxiang looked down on Qingcheng.

Of course, he wasn't targeting Qingcheng. Apart from Zhenwu, he considered all other Star Master schools as second- or third-rate.

That Gao Wu, wielding the heavy assault star armor of the Dragon Abyss, displayed complex footwork variations, clearly following the path of Heavenly Escape.

The seemingly cool sword strike only took advantage of the fact that Li Xuanming wasn't a master and couldn't make an accurate response.

Ultimately, Li Xuanming was simply too weak. He appeared unmoved, yet he was being manipulated by his opponent. Zhang Xuanxiang couldn't criticize Li Xuanming, so he could only say that high-level martial arts were mere trifles, not worth mentioning.

Li Xuanfang didn't say anything more, and nodded slightly in agreement.

Zhang Xuanxiang, wanting to save face for Li Xuanfang, added, "However, there's definitely a reason why this kid jumped from intermediate to master level in just a few months. Everyone should be careful when they encounter him, lest they be caught off guard and suffer a setback..."

Just as Qian Xuanfeng, the King of the South, was about to chime in, he suddenly pointed at the screen and laughed loudly, "Next round, Gao Wu will face Chen Yu. Let this idiot test the depths of Gao Wu."

The one being called an idiot is Chen Yu, nicknamed Overlord Gunner. He's only 32 years old this year, but he's already a level 18 master.

Ten years ago, Chen Yu was only 22 years old when he became a level 16 master, participated in the Sword Tournament, and made it into the top 16. That's how he became one of the Four Great Spear Masters.

Although Qian Xuanfeng disliked Chen Yu's pretentious manner, he knew that the guy had some skills.

Li Xuanfang and Zhang Xuanxiang also became interested. Although the Overlord Divine Spear was overrated, he was still an eighteenth-level master. Among the younger generation, he would definitely be considered top-notch.

Although there are many people in the regional selection, it is inevitable that some masters will meet.

Clearly, neither Gao Wu nor Chen Yu had much luck.

This is the first master-level match in the tournament so far. After all, there are too many participants, and masters are so rare.

There were actually only 23 masters participating this time, which is already a very large number.

Of the Four Heavenly Kings of Dalin Temple, the Northern Heavenly King is too old to participate.

The same situation applies to the Seven Swordsmen of Zhenwu.

The first master-level match featured the recently rising star, Headless Sword, against the renowned Overlord Spear.

The official website of the Sword Debate Tournament also lists this match as a key recommendation.

According to statistics from the official website, the number of viewers quickly surged to over one billion.

The main audience was fans from both teams' respective star systems, which significantly boosted the competition's popularity.

The organizers of the martial arts tournament acted quickly, immediately placing advertisements targeting different spectator groups in various star systems.

Meanwhile, two Star Armor Masters, acting as hosts, temporarily joined the competition.

"A duel between two masters, both around the same age. The Overlord Divine Spear has been famous for a long time, a master of martial arts, and also known as the Headless Sword."

The host hesitated a bit when he spoke, saying that he hadn't paid much attention to martial arts competitions before, as there were too many participants. As a master, he mainly focused on popular topics.

The female host continued, "The nickname 'Headless Sword' is quite interesting. It comes from the Qian hexagram in the Book of Changes, which uses the number nine, signifying a group of dragons without a head, which is auspicious."

She then explained, "A group without a leader does not mean chaos and disorder, but rather that it does not use force to dominate others, but rather coexists harmoniously."

"Gao Wu likes to behead his enemies. The headless sword here is both real and symbolic, yet it carries a warning meaning. It's truly an excellent title..."

Many viewers thought that the headless sword meant beheading, and they felt they learned something new after hearing the host's explanation.

Even Gao Wu was somewhat surprised that this universe actually had the inheritance of the Book of Changes.

However, the female host was overthinking it; the guy who gave her the nickname probably didn't think that much about it.

This is actually a good thing; at least the headless sword has gained some deeper meaning instead of simply displaying brutality.

"Go, Gao!" Ye Ning's voice came through. She had a communication channel with Gao Wu, so they could communicate even during battle.

In fact, many Star Masters have coaches who provide guidance outside the area. The Sword Tournament does not encourage this, but it does not prohibit it either.

There are far too many ways to cheat in online competitions; there's no need to bother with these. Record all calls, and only bring them up again if there's a real problem.

Ye Ning took this battle very seriously, as his opponent was the Overlord Divine Spear, a figure of formidable reputation. He was also a veteran of the military, known for his exceptional bravery and skill in combat.

If you can get past this stage, you can directly enter the top 36 of the finals.

She told Gao Wu some gossip about Chen Yu, mainly saying that he had a strong personality and a brave fighting style.

These things are not recorded in personal profiles. Of course, Ye Ning had only heard about it.

The league is too big.

Information about master-level star masters is classified, and important information will not be leaked on the SkyNet.

Gao Wu grunted in agreement. These materials were useless to him; the little master was easily manipulated.

He thought for a moment and said, "When I enter the final True Armor battle, Heavenly Escape won't be enough. Could I learn the Dragon Tiger, Nine Sounds, and Heavenly Net Three Gates Meditation Techniques?"

"what?"

Ye Ning's mouth was agape, she was about to fight the Overlord Divine Spear, why did Gao Wu suddenly bring up the meditation method?

These two seem unrelated.

Liu Yeqing was watching the battle from the sidelines. She noticed that Ye Ning's expression was a bit strange, and her icy blue eyes showed a questioning look.
Ye Ning turned off the communication and whispered to her cousin, "Gao Wu wants the Dragon Tiger, Nine Sounds, and Heavenly Net Meditation Techniques." "Oh, he made it into the top 36. Giving him the meditation techniques wouldn't be a problem."

Liu Yeqing didn't care much about this; learning more meditation techniques wasn't necessarily better.

Especially for master-level meditation methods, mastering one meditation method is enough.

Gao Wu probably wanted to learn more and draw on the strengths of others. But that's just too difficult.

Even divine generals generally only specialize in one meditation technique.

Ye Ning also figured it out. Master-level meditation techniques weren't exactly a secret, and it wasn't a big deal to give Gao Wu the skills he wanted to learn.

She quickly opened the communication channel and said to Gao Wu, "I'll ask my grandfather about this; it should be fine. Just do your best. As long as you win honors, you can have anything you want!"

"Thanks for your hard work."

In the past few days, Gao Wu has integrated the Heavenly Escape technique into his own martial arts. He has found that this meditation method still has limitations and that other meditation methods are needed as supplements for the martial arts power he transforms to have a reasonable explanation.

A countdown timer appeared on the Star Armor screen; the match was about to begin.

Gao Wu then turned his attention to his opponent. The Overlord was a master armor in the Divine Spear series, standing twelve meters tall and weighing one hundred and eighty tons. The spear in his hand was as thick as a roof beam.

The Overlord was dark red all over, with a heavy appearance. He held a spear that was thirteen meters long, and usually carried it in two sections.

The triangular spearhead has three white edges, making it appear exceptionally sharp.

Gao Wu guessed that the gun blades were probably made of level 5 diamond alloy, which would allow them to easily tear through and penetrate star armor of the same level.

The Overlord's appearance is indeed imposing, living up to its name. As for Chen Yu's imposing stance, that's hard to say.

As soon as the countdown ended, Chen Yu didn't even speak to Gao Wu. Instead, he wielded the Overlord Spear and thrust it head-on.

The moves were simple yet powerful; wherever the spear pointed, three sharp, flowing white lights spun and shot forward like bullets.

Gao Wu drew his twin swords, Longyuan, as if to retreat, but he only made a very subtle movement.

This subtle movement was extremely well concealed even on the towering Longyuan Mountain; it was merely a slight twist of the ankle as if to generate force.

Chen Yu, with his extensive combat experience, immediately sensed this subtle change and judged that Gao Wu was about to circle to the right.

This aligns perfectly with his pre-match analysis of Gao Wu. Gao Wu excels in speed and agility, and against a high-level Star Master, he can naturally overpower the weak and behead them with a single sword strike.

Even the most arrogant Gao Wu would never launch a head-on attack against a heavily armored star-armored opponent like the Overlord.

Chen Yu made a prediction and without hesitation, deflected the blade of his gun and thrust it toward the right side in the direction he had predicted in advance.

To Chen Yu's surprise, Gao Wu did not move. Instead, he suddenly accelerated to the limit with his two swords raised, rushing straight towards the half-meter gap created by the Overlord Spear.

Chen Yu was even somewhat angry. How dare Gao Wu?!

With his marksmanship, how could he be so easily approached by a high-level martial artist, like a low-level Star Master? This kid is too arrogant and conceited.

After retracting his spear, Chen Yu thrust it straight at Gao Wu's body again. This move, with its retraction and thrust, was exceptionally smooth and swift, fully showcasing his refined spear technique.

Even those who disliked Chen Yu, such as Zhang Xuanxiang and Li Xuanfang, who were watching the battle, had to praise his quick reaction and decisive counterattack.

The magnificent and majestic Longyuan did not retreat, but instead made a complex movement of bending his knees and sliding.

With the two swords crossed and held diagonally, they slid forward at high speed, supporting the spear, the blades and spear rubbing together and creating a trail of sparks.

The fact that the towering Star Armor was used in such a delicate and compact way made even the host applaud loudly.

Zhang Xuanxiang and Li Xuanfang's expressions also turned serious. Gao Wu was truly daring to take risks, but this kind of adventure must have been beyond Chen Yu's expectations.

Following this trend, the Overlord will have his leg severed by Long Yuan's sliding tackle, followed by a decapitation...

In the critical moment, Chen Yu suddenly thrust the Overlord Spear into the ground, and the Overlord's heavy and powerful body leaped high into the air with the force of the thrust.

While in mid-air, the Overlord twirled his spear, sending the spear tip hurtling towards the ground as he slammed it into the Dragon Abyss.

This simple yet exceptionally effective tactic, coupled with the fact that the Overlord reversed his spear mid-air to attack, showcased his exquisite spearmanship.

"The Overlord's Divine Spear truly lives up to its name!" the male host exclaimed.

Ye Ning, who was watching the battle, suddenly changed her expression. Although her cultivation level was low, her judgment was excellent. She clearly saw that Gao Wu's risky attacks had been repeatedly neutralized, and he was about to lose!

Liu Yeqing frowned slightly, a hint of worry showing in her bright blue eyes.

On the arena, Long Yuan plunged his sword deep into the ground. Using the sword as a support, Long Yuan suddenly turned around, dodging the tail of the Overlord Spear that came down from above.

The spear's butt smashed into the ground, creating a huge crater, but it didn't touch Long Yuan at all.

Long Yuan swung his sword horizontally, but it struck the Overlord's left leg. Although the Overlord could fly, he couldn't fly at will in this gravity environment; it required a process.

The continuous changes had exhausted Chen Yu's strength, leaving her with no energy left to react. The Overlord's massive, heavy body swayed uncontrollably, tilting sideways in the air.

Gao Wu had already moved behind Ba Wang, and with a sudden twist, his Longyuan Sword pierced through the gap in Ba Wang's neck armor. In a flash of lightning, Ba Wang's head flew off...

The host was still praising loudly when he saw this scene and couldn't help but look surprised.

The assembled Star Armor Masters watching the battle were all stunned. No one had expected the fight to end so abruptly.

The female host realized what was happening and praised, "In the blink of an eye, the two masters displayed their extraordinary skills, making it truly a rollercoaster ride. Gao Wu's swordsmanship was indeed divine, and Chen Yu's Overlord Spear was also sharp and exquisite, even somewhat agile. It's just a pity that he lost by one move..." (End of this chapter)