A great adventure in the world of immortal cultivation

KP: As the classic slogans rang out, the discussions in the valley became more heated. Obviously, compared to the refining and forging, the next test was the most anticipated part of the conference.

KP: Upon seeing this, the four judges briefly exchanged glances and finally decided to let Bendari be in attendance to be responsible for this first round of strength testing.

Bendari: Haha, after being a contestant for so many years, I never thought that I would have the opportunity to undergo strength testing one day. I am really flattered.

KP: After a brief exchange of words and laughter, Bendali stood up and rolled up his sleeves, revealing two muscular forearms. Then, Bendali stretched out his hand and swiped it across his Qiankun bag. In the blink of an eye, a massive red magic hammer, 1.8 zhen in weight, appeared in his hand.

Joan of Arc: Dog KP!

KP: (Hehe) So, let me briefly explain the rules of the strength test. Bendali will perform three rounds of hammer blows on each magic weapon. Each hammer blow deals 1d70 + 30 points of damage. The magic weapon's mass modifier can reduce the damage value proportionally. The final result depends on the damage value - 1-50 is intact, 51-70 is slightly damaged (mass modifier -10%), 71-90 is severely damaged (mass modifier -20%), and 91-100 is completely destroyed.

Jeanne: I forgot the beginning, the middle, and the end, but I've got 40% correct. (Hands on hips)

Xiao Huohuo: Don’t be too happy, little sister. Be careful, Daliben will smash you to pieces with two hammers.

Joan of Arc: It doesn't exist!

KP: (Pinching nose) So, looking at the lean figure on the stage carrying the giant hammer, everyone in the audience felt an inexplicable sense of oppression. They silently wiped the cold sweat from their palms, fearing that they would be the first one to be chosen and sent home with a hammer.

KP: But no matter what, someone has to bear the brunt of this test.

Bendari: Don't be nervous, the test will be over soon... Well, let's start from here.

KP: At the far left of the six swords, Bendari stood before a broad-bladed longsword forged from ordinary iron. He casually swung his hammer, stirring up a violent gust of wind. Seeing this, the cultivator forging the sword beneath the stage was so nervous that sweat broke out on his forehead. He clutched the corners of his clothes, his legs trembling, and was about to leave.

Xiao Huohuo: Please welcome the first victim.

KP: Then, under the gaze of hundreds of monks, Bendali raised the magic hammer in his hand. The red hammer head dragged a seemingly slow afterimage in the air, paused and overlapped at the highest point, then turned into a flash of red light, and suddenly accelerated and smashed down!

KP:锤击破坏值:【3d70:64】＋30=94，直接损毁。

Xiao Huohuo: It's so hard to hold it together. It just broke into pieces with one hammer. (Holding back laughter)

Han Buli: You have to have a broken sword to know that you are watching a genuine sword-forging competition. (Holding back laughter)

Romeo: That's right.

Joan of Arc: ...(pinches nose)

KP: A hammer fell, and the broad-bladed longsword broke with a sound. The broken blade flew out and directly stabbed into the ground in front of the casual cultivator, making him look pale in an instant.

Bendari: Unfortunately, you have failed the strength test. Please take your weapon and leave.

Unknown cultivator: ...Yes.

KP: Amidst the welcome boos, the casual cultivator lowered his head, hurriedly picked up the broken sword, and then left the arena in disgrace.

Xiao Huohuo: Cruel! But it's a must-try part of the Broken Blade Tournament! Haokan, Aikan!

Joan of Arc: What a jerk.

KP: Next, Bendari came to the curved blade forged by Liu Yuanxing. Liu Yuanxing still looked calm, but his lips seemed to be pursed a little tighter than usual.

Bendari: Liu Yuanxing, are you confident in your sword?

Liu Yuanxing: ...Just try it and you will know.

Bendari: Good!

KP: The red hammer rises again and falls!

锤击破坏值:（【3d70:29，14，8】＋30）*0.7=41，30，26，完好无损。

Xiao Huohuo: Dice girl has become a nomad.

Han Buli: Dice girl has become a nomad.

Jeanne: Damn! I'm your teammate!

Xiao Huohuo: Pay attention to the overall situation, little sister. If your opponent is not strong, how can your championship appear meaningful?

Joan of Arc: ...Yes, right?

Romeo: That's right.

Han Buli: Jeanne, you don’t want to be ridiculed later and told that you won the championship by luck, right?

Jeanne: (I feel like something is wrong but I can't put my finger on it. Jpg)

KP: Then, after three dull thuds, Liu Yuanxing's sword passed the test perfectly, earning him cheers and applause as well as affirmative nods from the other three judges.

Bendali: Yes, it seems that your weapon-refining skills have improved in the past two years. If we compete again, even I dare not say that I will definitely win over you.

Liu Yuanxing: ...I don’t deserve it.

KP: Afterwards, Bendari came to Jeanne's Wuxuan sword, and looking at the complex patterns on the sword, he couldn't help but praise it.

Bendali: The patterns are quite beautiful, and the forging and infusion of spirit are also impeccable. It is undoubtedly an excellent low-grade magical instrument. However, its specific quality will still require hammering to verify.

Joan of Arc: No need to say more, let's get started!

Bendari: Haha, interesting, you are the first one who urged me to take down the hammer.

KP: Seeing that Joan of Arc was so open-minded, Bendali couldn't help but think more highly of you. He said nothing more and started smashing with the hammer.

锤击破坏值:（【3d70:35，56，58】＋30）*0.6=39，51，52，略有破损×2。

Joan of Arc: ?????

Xiao Huohuo: Dice girl has become a nomad.

Han Buli: Dice girl has become a nomad.

Joan of Arc: Damn, you are born!

KP: However, to everyone's surprise, as Bendali's hammer fell, the Wuxuan Sword, which should have been stable, began to vibrate strangely. As the second and third hammers fell, the vibrations of the Wuxuan Sword became more and more violent, and several tiny gaps appeared on the blade.

Joan of Arc: I don't accept it! I clearly have the highest success rate, why?

Xiao Huohuo: I know this well. It's a sure thing. (laughs)

Han Buli: Music.

Joan of Arc: Damn it, it’s all your fault, you stinky brother!

KP: Fortunately, the Wuxuan Sword eventually recovered without further damage, barely passing the strength test. However, this result was truly surprising for Jeanne d'Arc and her most popular Dama Wuxuan Sword. Even Bendari himself seemed puzzled.

Bendari: Huh? That's strange. I think I controlled the force of the hammer just right.

Joan of Arc: What do you mean by just right?! Why did you hit me so hard? You have to compensate me for my Thousand Layered Dama Wuxuan Sword! (Breaking down in tears)

Han Buli: There is nothing wrong with me. The one with the problem is Heizhen.

Xiao Huohuo: Indeed, Joan of Arc is quite lame. (laughs)

KP: In the audience, a new round of heated discussion also broke out.

Audience A: What? There's a reversal? Looking at this situation, could it be possible that my previous bet will be recouped?

Audience B: It’s baohui, brother. It’s baohui.

Audience C: Joan of Arc, woooo, my Joan of Arc...

Joan of Arc:?

Audience member Ding, covering his butt, said: Haha! I knew this dwarf wouldn't be so proud for long. He wants to cheat me of my spirit stones, no way!

Romeo: My dear brother, your spirit stone has fallen again. Hurry up and pick it up.

Audience member Ding, covering his butt, said: "You're talking nonsense! I don't even have any spirit stones on me! I won't be fooled again!"

Romeo: You are right, but actually I just secretly put a magic stone in you, and now it seems to have slipped out.

Audience member Ding, who was covering his buttocks in fear, said:?!

KP: (Damn, take it down!) Anyway, while the defeat of Jeanne d'Arc and the Black Sword was surprising, it was ultimately just a minor blip in the competition. The strength test continued as normal. Bendali then proceeded to hammer the magical instruments crafted by Qingchen, Baichenfei, and the final individual cultivator. The test results are as follows.

锤击破坏值（青辰）:（【3d70:46，41，13】＋30）*0.8=60，56，34，略有破损×2。

锤击破坏值（白尘飞）:（【3d70:70，11，66】＋30）*0.9=90，严重破损×2。

锤击破坏值（无名散修）:【3d70:32，3，20】＋30=62，33，50，略有破损×1。

Xiao Huohuo: It’s difficult to hold on. The one with the worst quality is actually the second best performer. Dali is going crazy.

Han Buli: I feel bad for Xiaobai. I'm afraid the sword has been bent into a hook. (laughing)

Romeo: Then he can go sell hooks? (alert)

Xiao Huohuo:?

Han Buli:?

KP: (pinching nose) Who’s buying it?

Romeo: Joan of Arc bought it.

Joan of Arc:?

Han Buli: ...I see, to save Jeanne's heart, you're even willing to sacrifice your hook? Hakibai, you...!

Xiao Huohuo: I hit it. (Tears)

Joan of Arc: No knocking!

KP: Okay, okay, enough about births. Anyway, the first round of strength testing is over. Aside from the contestant whose first hammer broke his sword and left the stage with regret, the remaining five have entered the next round. Liu Yuanxing's slashing blade is of the highest quality, still sharp (+30%); Jeanne's Black Black Sword has lost its initial advantage and is a close second (+20%); Qingchen's rapier has also seen some wear and tear, but its combat effectiveness remains (+0%); Wuming Sanxiu, relying on an ordinary longsword, ranks fourth, expressing satisfaction at not being last (-10%); Bai Chenfei's improvised scimitar has become twisted into a doughnut. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, it likely won't survive the second round. (-30%)

Joan of Arc: I’m ranked second in the overall score... There’s still a chance, I want to make a comeback in the second round!

Han Buli: Lao Zhen, will you win?

Xiao Huohuo: Although I don’t know what happened, I’ll put a 5t5 here.jpg first.

Joan of Arc: If you die from milk again, I'll chop you both into pieces! (Angry)

Xiao Huohuo: (jokingly) Speaking of KP, the strength test is over, and next is going to be my favorite Q segment.

KP: Yes. After the strength test concluded, Bendali contentedly retracted his gavel and returned to the judging booth. Then, under the expectant gazes of the audience, Doug stood up, clasping his hands in salute.

Daoge: I'm sure many of you already know this. Next, we'll conduct the sharpness test, which I'll examine. Let me see how much lethality your swords still have after this strength test.

Han Buli: Okay, okay, this is the teeth I want to see!

Xiao Huohuo: Bring it up quickly! (Happy)

Romeo: Dog brother grass nest! (very loud)

Joan of Arc:?

KP: Amidst the cheers and applause of the audience, Daoge clapped his hands. Soon, a disciple from the conference staff wheeled up the remains of a massive demonic beast. It was a beast standing two feet tall, with a tiger's head, a bear's body, and a scorpion's tail. Like some forbidden hybrid, its appearance was terrifying. Even in death, the demonic aura lingered, demonstrating its ferocity in life.

Jeanne: Damn KP you are not done yet huh?!

Xiao Huohuo: I've already told you that KP is narrow-minded, but you don't believe it, you little sister.

KP: Heh. (Pinching nose)

Daogo: This is a first-level peak Earth Demon Beast. Its fur is as tough as a defensive weapon. Ordinary swords and knives cannot hurt it at all. Now it is the perfect object for sharpness testing.

Han Buli: That sounds pretty impressive. The materials on him must be worth a lot of money. (Touches his chin)

Xiao Huohuo: promising.

KP: So, let's briefly explain the rules for the sharpness test. It's similar to the strength test. Dogo will use his magical implement to cut the target three times, dealing 1d70 + 30 points of damage per cut, boosted by the weapon's bonus. The top two scorers in total damage from the three cuts will advance to the final showdown.

Xiao Huohuo: Makes sense. The strength test is Coc's low-level judgment, and the sharpness test is Dnd's high-level value. Now the test takes both high and low into account. You can't blame the dice girl for your bad luck.

Joan of Arc: (half annoyed)

KP: What does Jeanne say? Are you going to be the first to test it?

Joan of Arc: No, I'll be the first one to die. I'd better wait and see what happens. (Pinching nose)

KP: Then Dao Ge came to the front of the stage and took up the curved blade knife forged by Liu Yuanxing. After waving it twice, he showed a satisfied look.

Doug: It feels good.

KP: After saying that, Daogo came to the front of the Earthly Demon Beast with a knife. Without any unnecessary preparation, he stabbed the knife directly into the latter's body.

切割伤害:（【3d70:41，65，10】＋30＋30＋30）*1.3=267。

KP: There were no fancy moves or sharp sword energy. Daogo was like a professional butcher, cutting the carcass of his prey with ease. The black fur, which was as hard as gold and iron, was cut through as smoothly as grease under the movement of the blade. Blood splattered, staining Daogo's clothes red.

Xiao Huohuo: Handsome, Brother Gou, handsome.

KP: In just two breaths, one of the Earth Demon Beast's forelimbs was easily cut off. Daogo waved his knife to wipe off the blood stains and turned around. His face was covered in hideous bloodstains, but his smile became more and more joyful.

Doug: Well, it's deadly.