Chapter 62: Changes to the Second Round of Trials
Yu Ming's action was not passive; he proposed it himself.
For someone whose Foundation is damaged, whose future is bleak, and whose Lifespan is nearing its end, most things have become insignificant.
However, there was one thing he had to take seriously: the Opportunity to repair his Foundation.
This trial is very mysterious; perhaps he can obtain an Opportunity to repair his Foundation from it.
Even if he ultimately fails, he can use this to do Senior Li a favor, and perhaps there's still a glimmer of hope.
As for everyone else... honestly, it might sound a bit obnoxious, but they're purely just a bonus.
As for whether doing this would anger the big shot secretly manipulating everything, Yu Ming wasn't too worried. After all, the Hehuan Sect's Charm Cultivatorss even started live streaming, and nothing happened to them, right?
'It's about to begin,' Yu Ming opened his eyes.
Instantly, everyone held their breath, and even Li Qingyang's expression became more serious. He put down his gourd and looked at him.
The next moment, Yu Ming closed his eyes again, his head heavy, clearly having entered the trial.
It's already started?
Although they had seen Yu Ming demonstrate it twice before, watching it now still left them confused.
But with Senior Li here, he should be able to...
Seeing everyone's gaze shift to him, including even his grand-nephew, Li Qingyang paused.
'Don't look at me, this Li doesn't know what's happening either,' he said.
He wouldn't try to save Face; if he couldn't see it, he couldn't see it.
Senior Li's words are truly blunt...
The Celestial Transformation Stage cultivators exchanged glances, having no choice but to shift their attention back to Yu Ming.
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【Enemy: Qi Refining Ninth Layer Body Cultivator, Ba Code Initiated, Mountain Shaking Fist Perfected】
【Objective: Kill】
This was the opponent Yu Ming encountered this time.
Limited by their cultivation Realm, Qi Refining stage and Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators can at most cultivate a technique of the Ba Code's level to the initiated stage.
To cultivate it to minor success, one would at least need to reach the Golden Core Stage, where their true essence transforms into spiritual power.
Gray mist gathered, condensing into a fine iron spear in Yu Ming's hand, its six-inch tip flashing with cold light.
Thump! Thump!
The Body Cultivator phantom grew closer, its heavy and solid aura making the hairs on the back of Yu Ming's hand stand up.
Something's not right, this is much stronger than the last time.
He had also fought against Body Cultivators with perfected level fist techniques in the trial space, but the sense of oppression they brought was far less than this one.
His rich experience allowed him to make a judgment instantly. He stepped back with his right foot, held the spear's tail with his right hand above his head, and pointed the tip towards the ground.
And the Body Cultivator phantom stopped after reaching a suitable range.
He couldn't see the facial features, but Yu Ming could feel an extremely aggressive gaze.
Like a hungry tiger staring intently at its food.
Thump!
With a muffled thump, the Body Cultivator phantom stomped its foot and pounced forward.
Yu Ming was startled. He pressed down on the spear's tail with his right hand, lifted it up, and swept!
Buzz buzz buzz!
The spear shaft vibrated, and it was about to sweep across the head.
But the Body Cultivator phantom opened its large hand, like a cattail leaf fan, and actually grabbed the incredibly sharp spear tip head-on.
Streaks of fresh blood flowed down his arm, turning into gray mist and dissipating.
Immediately, the Body Cultivator phantom seemed to reveal a ferocious smile, and his right hand suddenly exerted force!
The fine iron spear instantly bent.
Yu Ming's scalp tingled. He felt as if the one holding the spear tip was a T-Rex with boundless strength. That irresistible colossal force was actually trying to lift him completely.
Whoosh!
The world spun around, and surging airflow rushed into his nose and throat.
This is bad!
Realizing this, Yu Ming immediately let go, and his entire body was flung away.
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In fact, it wasn't just Yu Ming; all the trial participants immediately noticed something was off as soon as they started.
The same Realm, the same cultivation, yet there were significant differences.
Last time, Fang Lin was used as the template; his temperament and combat talent could only be considered average. He was fine for the initial screening, but using him again for the second round was clearly unsuitable.
Therefore, Xu Xing strengthened various aspects, and this was a dynamic adjustment.
For example, if a trial participant only learned one ordinary sword technique, it would be strengthened by ten percent.
If it was two techniques, it would be strengthened by twenty percent, and so on, with a maximum of fifty percent.
If what was learned was a peerless technique or supreme inheritance, it would be a different calculation.
Otherwise, how could those ordinary Qi Training and Foundation Establishment cultivators compete with the Immortal Sect's Golden Core and Nascent Soul cultivators?
Within the trial space, Xiao Fan also encountered a Body Cultivator.
After this period of familiarity, he increasingly felt the might of the Xuan Tian Battle Art. Full of confidence, he directly met the opponent with a punch, wanting to end the battle quickly.
However, upon engaging, the result was completely different from what he expected.
But facing that straightforward punch that seemed capable of shaking mountains, he was beaten back step by step.
No matter how exquisite or varied his Moves were, the Body Cultivator phantom only used one punch.
Let your changes be myriad, I shall break them with a single punch!
Within five exchanges, he was sent flying backward, spitting out blood.
'This is way too strong!'
Xiao Fan was filled with terror.
Just as he managed to land and stabilize himself, a punch capable of shattering gold and jade came straight at him, the airflow it generated making him gasp.
Damn!
A flash of light appeared in his eyes, and his spiritual power immediately circulated in a peculiar trajectory.
Whoosh!
It was as if he heard the sound of blood surging by his ears. Xiao Fan's physical quality surged, and he moved his feet, managing to narrowly evade this punch.
He then quickly pulled back, creating distance.
This was the spiritual power amplification effect of the Xuan Tian Battle Art.
His spiritual power rapidly circulated. Feeling the continuous surge of strength within him, Xiao Fan stared intently at the Body Cultivator phantom, his mind constantly recalling the Moves and stances demonstrated by the figure condensed from divine radiance.
He possessed such a powerful Cang Clan combat technique, how could he possibly lose!
'Again!'
His figure suddenly stopped, then he charged towards the Body Cultivator phantom again, throwing a punch that was several times heavier.
But this punch did not succeed.
He saw that the Body Cultivator phantom, however, evaded the incoming punch with a peculiar angle and squeezed into his embrace.
Xiao Fan was startled. It was as if he saw a hint of mockery on the blurred Face, and an open palm grew larger and larger in his vision.
The moment his Face was grabbed by the large hand, Xiao Fan's mind was left with only one thought.
'Wasn't it supposed to be straightforward? Why is he dodging?'
Subsequently, his head was uncontrollably pressed towards the ground.
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'Shishu, you suddenly raised the difficulty so high, can they handle it?'
Chi Jiuyu squatted beside the coffee table, gnawing on a fruit in her hand with grunts.
'If it were as easy as last time, then what would be the point?' Xu Xing said indifferently.
'That's true.'
Chi Jiuyu quickly finished the remaining fruit flesh, then tossed the pit into a distant trash can.
Clapping her hands, she sat on the sofa and stretched.
'But speaking of which, Shishu, why did you hold this trial?'
After returning to the sect, if Shishu wanted to, the other six great Immortal Sects would all have to show him respect.
In that case, both the scale and the overall quality of the trial participants would be far superior to this current trial.
'This is the first city I encountered after coming out of seclusion,' Xu Xing said, looking at the figures fighting fiercely. 'Since there's a connection, let's give the people here a chance to try.'
If someone were to rise up because of this and reach the Combined Dao, that would naturally be for the best.
Unfortunately, the probability is very small. If reaching the Combined Dao were that easy, there wouldn't be so few after such a long time.
'Emm...' Chi Jiuyu pondered for a moment. 'In that case, should we go back a little later?'
'It doesn't need to be too late, it's almost time.'
The reason he stayed here, besides giving the people here a chance, was for another reason.
And now...
Trouble is brewing on that side, and he needs to keep an eye on it.
'It's better to go back a little later...' she muttered softly.
Going back means seeing Master!
Please collect and follow!!