Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Tianyue Star, Dalin Academy.

Nestled among green hills and clear waters are rows of ancient Chinese buildings, some majestic and grand, others simple and unpretentious, blending seamlessly with the natural landscape.

Above the clouds, there is a vast, almost invisible light screen. As the breeze blows and the sunlight shines through, lines of golden scriptures occasionally flash on the screen.

Gao Wu looked up, and lines of scriptures on the light screen would flash in an orderly fashion, precisely projecting onto his retina.

As the scriptures shone, Gao Wu could also faintly hear the tolling of bells and the chanting of Zen.

"Wow, this is amazing!" Ye Ning was also visiting Dalin Academy for the first time, and found everything to be new and interesting.

Liu Yeqing calmly said from the side, "It's nothing more than the sensor detecting that you can see through things, so it projects the text of the Heart Sutra on the light screen and sends you corresponding music in a targeted manner."

Ye Ning rolled her eyes at Liu Yeqing: "I know, but the decorations here are very thoughtful, and they really have a bit of the feeling of the ultimate bliss described in Buddhist scriptures."

"After all, it is the holy land of star masters."

Liu Yeqing also felt a bit emotional. Although Qingcheng was built in a magnificent and grand manner, it was far inferior to Dalin Academy.

The Great Forest Academy transformed the mountains, unifying the area of ​​thousands of square kilometers into a sacred land for Star Masters, and meticulous attention was paid to every detail.

This kind of spirit alone surpasses Qingcheng tenfold or a hundredfold. No wonder Dalin and Zhenwu have always been top-tier in the alliance, unmatched by any other academy.

The group walked to the top of the mountain, where there was an octagonal pavilion with a plaque above it that read: "Purify the Heart".

A waterfall on a nearby mountain cascades down like dozens of silver dragons, converging below to form a deep pool.

The pool then branched into dozens of spring streams, winding their way down the mountain forest.

On the other side of the pool, there is a huge plaza, which looks to be hundreds of thousands of square meters.

Dozens of Star Armorers were practicing swordsmanship and spear fighting in the square, creating a lively scene.

There are circular seats all around, rising higher and higher, reaching over twenty meters in height, and the circular tiered seats completely enclose the square.

Ye Ning pointed to the square and said, "That's the Sword Debate Hall. You'll be competing in the True Armor Tournament there."

Gao Wu said, "This is a square, not a hall. It doesn't live up to its name."

Liu Yeqing explained, "The Luohan Hall covers an area of ​​tens of kilometers. The ancient hall on the peak in front is the Luohan Hall."

She had chatted with Gao Wu once and found him to be a rather interesting person, and she was willing to chat with him more.

"Do you want to go down and give it a try?" Ye Ning asked.

Since it's real armor combat, the arena has a significant impact. Familiarizing yourself with the arena beforehand will greatly benefit your fight.

"They're all nano-liquid alloy powder-coated floors, no need to test them."

Gao Wu shook his head slightly. True Armor combat uses standard Star Armor, and the ground will be repainted and leveled after the battle to ensure fairness to the greatest extent possible.

He wasn't worried about the competition; with his powerful mental strength alone, he could crush any other Star Master of the same level.

Unless a god descends upon us!
That being said, if there are indeed powerful deities watching from behind the scenes, it's possible that some special circumstances might occur during the competition.

Gao Wu felt a chill run down his spine at this thought. He had always felt confident of victory, but the possibility of a deity intervening, or a divine general suddenly appearing, made the outcome uncertain...

He reminded himself that with the vast universe and trillions of people, any kind of genius could emerge. He also couldn't be too arrogant.

Ye Ning had no idea what Gao Wu was thinking. She was chatting enthusiastically with her cousin and Gao Wu, showing great interest in everything around her.

As the three were talking, voices came from behind. Ye Ning glanced over and saw that the people behind them were all young but had extraordinary bearing; they were clearly formidable Star Masters.

The man at the head of the group was dressed in a white long robe, with his hair styled in a high bun. He had a thin face and a gentle, refined air about him.

The other man was also wearing the same blue long robe. He had short hair, thick eyebrows, and fierce eyes. He was tall and imposing. The long robe, which was supposed to be elegant and refined, looked like a battle robe on him.

The other two women were dressed in purple trench coats. One had a bright and beautiful face, and her eyes seemed to glisten with moisture as she moved. Her demeanor was full of charm.

There was another woman in white, even more beautiful, but with a cold and arrogant air about her.

Gao Wu glanced at the group of people and knew that they must be Star Armor Masters participating in the finals, but he didn't recognize any of them.

The main reason is that he didn't have time to learn about the contestants, nor was he interested in it.

For him, it doesn't matter what his opponents are called, what they look like, or what they are good at.

Ye Ning, however, studied the materials every day, and she recognized the people opposite her at a glance.

Jiang Feihe and Luo Xinghe from the Seven Swords of Zhenwu, and Yan Ziying and Pei Mingyue from the Twin Immortals of Emei.

She tugged at Gao Wu's sleeve, reminding him to be careful of these people.

The two men and two women stopped in their tracks, and several pairs of eyes fell on Gao Wu.

For them, although Liu Yeqing and Ye Ning were great beauties, they were far less attractive than Gao Wu.

Wearing a light blue uniform, Gao Wu had long, silver-white hair. He looked dignified and serious, yet also exuded a free and unrestrained air, making him very eye-catching.

The headless sword is a high-level martial art!
The once-renowned Overlord Spear was beheaded by Gao Wu with a single sword strike. That battle was arguably the most exciting fight of this year's Sword Tournament so far.

This battle also made Gao Wu the most sought-after rising star.

Zhenwu and Emei have always been on very good terms, and the two academy's geniuses have known each other for a long time. Luo Xinghe and Yan Ziying are even a couple. When they met in the finals, they both felt that Gaowu was a formidable opponent in this tournament.

That sword strike that slew the Overlord Divine Spear was simply stunning!

What's even more impressive is Gao Wu's incredible growth experience; he advanced from an intermediate Star Master to a Grandmaster in just a few months.

Upon unexpectedly encountering Gao Wu at the Arhat Hall, the group naturally took a good look at him.

Gao Wu had seen this kind of look many times before. He glanced at the four experts and nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

There was nothing wrong with the two men. Pei Mingyue's aloof demeanor was somewhat similar to Xiao Song's, except that while Xiao Song was aloof, it was indifferent and distant, unlike Pei Mingyue's haughty attitude.

Liu Yeqing shares a similar temperament, but she is not cold; she is simply more pure and persistent. Therefore, her ability to become a master at such a young age, besides talent, is primarily due to her focus and dedication.

Jiang Feihe, dressed in white and slender, smiled and cupped his hands in greeting, but said nothing.

He enjoys making friends, but there's no need to be overly friendly before the final battle.

As a Star Master, it's best to retain some of your sharpness and edge.

Ye Ning originally wanted to exchange a few polite words, but seeing the other party's distant attitude, she remained silent.

Gao Wu had seen enough, and the three of them turned and left.

After Gao Wu and his group had gone some distance, Luo Xinghe, with his thick eyebrows and fierce eyes, said, "Gao Wu, that's interesting."

Yan Ziying chuckled and said, "His female companion is very beautiful."

Luo Xinghe glanced at Yan Ziying with annoyance: "What's so important about that? I didn't even look at it!"

Yan Ziying smiled without saying a word. How could any man not look at such a beautiful and elegant woman?

However, it's fine to joke about it, but this shouldn't be taken too seriously.

Luo Xinghe asked, "Senior brother, what do you think?"

Jiang Feihe shook his head: "I don't understand. This person's spiritual magnetic field is hidden and profound, and it seems to have some of the characteristics of Tianluo. Judging from the battle, he is following the path of Tiandun."

He felt something was off. Although neither Tianluo nor Tiandun were top-tier meditation techniques, they had their own unique charm and were very difficult to master.

If the two secret techniques had something in common and could be practiced together, they wouldn't have been separated into two different secret techniques in the first place...

Luo Xinghe said dismissively, "My teacher said long ago that we Star Masters should regard ourselves as kings. We should just focus on doing our own work well and perfecting our secret techniques, and not care about the origins or special skills of our enemies."

"Let him be as tyrannical as he may, the breeze still caresses the mountain ridge; let him be as strong as he may, the bright moon still shines over the great river!"

Jiang Feihe was gentle and magnanimous, and he was not annoyed by Luo Xinghe's shouting. He nodded in agreement and said, "Xinghe is absolutely right."

Pei Mingyue coldly said, "The headless sword is nothing more than a publicity stunt by the tournament organizers to gain attention. Otherwise, how could he have encountered Chen Yu so early?"

"In online warfare, anything is possible..."

She didn't directly accuse the organizing committee of cheating, but she felt it was very likely. After all, it was a virtual online battle, and adjusting a little bit of data would be enough.

For example, even a slight delay can change the outcome of a battle. This kind of backend data is absolutely unaccessible to outsiders.

Not only the senior martial arts team, but also several newcomers, the organizing committee put a lot of effort into operation and promotion, which made the conference very popular.

Pei Mingyue looked down on this, feeling that the event should be pure and simple, and that using these methods to gain traffic was no different from being an internet celebrity.

A group of Star Armor Masters have all become like clowns... She thinks that Gao Wu, as a former professional player, is likely to cooperate with the organizing committee to create hype and gain both fame and fortune!

Jiang Feihe and the others understood Pei Mingyue's implied meaning. Luo Xinghe nodded and said, "That's actually quite possible! Killing Chen Yu with a single sword strike is truly an exaggeration!"

He paused, then said with some regret, "I should have tried it out with him earlier."

Yan Ziying gently patted Luo Xinghe: "Your real rivals are Zhang Xuanxiang and Li Xuanfang. Don't pay too much attention to these suddenly rising internet celebrities!"

Although Jiang Feihe valued Gao Wu, he wouldn't say much in front of the two beauties. He smiled and said, "We'll know who's better and stronger in the finals..."

The next morning, twenty-three Star Armor Masters gathered in the hall.

Organizing Committee Chairman Zhang Fuhu personally attended the event, along with thousands of media outlets, filling the hall to capacity.

To ensure fairness, the AI ​​will first draw the pairing numbers.

Then, the participants took turns drawing their numbers from the transparent box.

The ceremony was simple yet solemn. Gao Wu went on stage, drew number thirteen, and displayed it to the public, attracting countless flashes of light.

After everyone had drawn their numbers, Gao Wu knew that he would be facing Pei Mingyue, that aloof woman who looked a bit like Xiao Song.

Pei Mingyue was also a little surprised. She had just talked about Gao Wu behind his back yesterday, and today she was matched with Gao Wu in the lottery. What a coincidence.

During the interview, many people asked Pei Mingyue, "Do you have any tactics to deal with high-level martial arts decapitations?"

Pei Mingyue said calmly, "I also know a few moves of the decapitation sword technique, and I'd like to take this opportunity to learn from him!"

The media loves these kinds of fiery remarks. Pei Mingyue is not only charismatic and beautiful, but also a genius from Emei Mountain, so the topic immediately became a hot one.

Through Skynet, this battle, which hasn't even begun, has already attracted the attention of the entire alliance... (End of Chapter)