The Last Two Days of the Rookie Tournament

For several days in a row, the newcomer ranking competition has been in full swing!

This rookie ranking competition is a grand spectacle that Tai'a Divine City has not seen in at least twenty years, with a multitude of top players!

Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran both broke into the top 3,000 on the Earth Ranking on the second day of the ranking competition, which is indeed a proud achievement.

In addition, Gu Mu, who came from a commoner background and gained attention for his unexpected upset in the first battle, also broke into the 4,500th place on the Earth Ranking.

Although she is slightly inferior to Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran, she still ranks in a way that other newcomers can only dream of.

Now, Gu Mu ranks third among the newcomers based on this ranking.

Yi Yun, who was originally highly regarded and even more prestigious than Gu Mu, has not appeared at all.

The newcomer ranking competition lasts for ten days.

The first four days are for newcomers to challenge each other, mainly those with average skills competing for rankings. Most of the competitions are for those ranked 10,000th or lower.

Starting on the fifth day, prodigies like Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran began their assault on the overall Earth Ranking.

According to the arena rules, each person can fight a maximum of twelve battles per day, but these twelve battles refer to the maximum number of battles that can be fought when challenged.

If you actively challenge others, each person only has two challenge opportunities per day!

When newcomers attempt to climb the rankings, the common approach is to proceed gradually, step by step. After all, this is their first time trying to reach the rankings, and the true strength of experienced challengers can only be determined through battles.

Newcomers who aim to break into the top 6,000 often start by challenging those ranked 8,000, gradually adapting to the fighting styles of these experienced challengers and accumulating experience.

Six days, and each person can attempt the challenge twelve times. That's enough time to determine their overall ranking.

The final scores in the rookie rankings are calculated in the following way:

The ranking is based on each newcomer's highest historical ranking. The higher the highest ranking, the higher the Rookie Ranking. However, if newcomers have fought against each other, the winner will be ranked higher.

The rules may sound complicated, but they are actually quite simple.

If Qiu Niu ranks 2,900th on the Earth Ranking and Chu Xiaoran ranks 2,800th, then even if Chu Xiaoran is knocked down on the last day, Chu Xiaoran will still be ranked first among the newcomers!

However, if Qiu Niu believes he is stronger than Chu Xiaoran and challenges Chu Xiaoran on the last day and wins, then Qiu Niu will be ranked first.

This rule is very fair and basically reflects the most impartial ranking of newcomers' abilities.

Otherwise, if newcomers were to compete in a round-robin tournament to determine their ranking, with over two thousand people vying for positions, it would take forever. However, according to Shencheng's ranking rules, each player only needs to play a maximum of a dozen or so matches.

Day 9 of the Newcomer Ranking Tournament!

There are only two days left until the end.

At this point, the rankings of the newcomers were basically set. Three newcomers broke into the top 5,000 of the Earth Ranking, and more than 100 broke into the top 8,000.

Yi Yun, however, was still absent from the competition! His ranking remained stuck at 10,030.

Many people don't understand this. What is Yi Yun doing?

"What's wrong with Yi Yun? He's been gone for so many days. Could it be that he's been hurt by Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran?"

Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran are too abnormal. Yi Yun watched their match and then started missing the next day, and hasn't appeared since, which inevitably makes people speculate.

"He's not that fragile. Besides, Yi Yun doesn't need to compete with Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran. He can definitely break into the top 5,000 on the Earth Ranking and compete with Gu Mu for third place. If he gets third place, the newcomer reward will be something to be envied."

People were talking about it. It was already the second to last day, and even if Yi Yun came to participate in the arena battle now, he would only have four challenge opportunities left. They really didn't know what he was thinking.

However, by this time, not many people cared about Yi Yun anymore.

All eyes were on Qiu Niu and Chu Xiaoran. They all realized that, Qiu Niu any unforeseen circumstances, a major battle would ensue between the two in the final two days!

This battle will determine who is the true number one among this year's rookies!

The thought of this battle inevitably excites people.

At this moment, in the Central Divine Tower, Elder Jian Ge and the Yi Yun to the Blade Tomb to comprehend the origin of the sword path were playing chess together.

The two were old friends. For people of their age, having a close friend is not easy, because they live so long. During their long lives, many of their friends and relatives gradually grow old and die. Very few people can walk with them through life.

"Cang Yan, how's that kid Yi Yun doing?"

Elder Jian Ge placed a piece on the board and casually asked, "These past few days, I've also been paying a little attention to the rookie competition."

"Hmm, they're not out yet..."

The gaunt old man answered casually.

Elder Jian Ge frowned. "He hasn't come out yet? How many days has he been inside? A junior at the Purple Blood Realm has been in the Blade Tomb for so long. What is he trying to comprehend?"

"He's been inside for four or five days..." The gaunt old man chuckled, toying with the chess pieces. "I've been keeping an eye on him these past few days. He's been sitting quietly in front of the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters of the Blade, deep in thought. Seeing him like this, I didn't call him. Speaking of which, the price I paid this kid was one Glory Points per day he stayed in the Blade Tomb. He's been there for so many days now, and I haven't even asked him for the remaining Glory Points yet. He got off easy."

"You..." Elder Jian Ge was speechless. "You still have the mood to joke? This Yi Yun, sitting in the Blade Tomb for so long, is most likely going astray in his comprehension. Qin Haotian didn't sit in the Sword Tomb for this long the first time either."

The Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters are too profound. It is not surprising that someone at the Purple Blood Realm would try to comprehend them and make mistakes.

If he goes further and further down the wrong path, it could very well affect his future development.

"Cang Yan, go and bring that little guy out quickly. If he's gone astray, correct him and don't let him get further astray."

Elder Jian Ge has always paid close attention to the younger generation.

Most of the elders of Tai'a Divine City didn't care about these young people who came to the city for training. After all, even a genius like Qin Haotian only had a one percent chance of becoming a sage.

In the long lives of many elders, they have seen countless geniuses. Gradually, they have become indifferent to them, and only those who can become sages can attract their attention.

"Ugh, you're so long-winded. But... the rookie rankings are almost over, this kid should come out soon, or he'll miss out."

The gaunt old man thought for a moment, then put down the chess piece and walked towards the Blade Tomb.

At this moment, Yi Yun, inside the Blade Tomb, was completely immersed in a state of self-forgetfulness.

Within Yi Yun's Energy Vision, streaks of energy light flowed, resembling the gleam of dancing swords.

In Yi Yun's eyes, these words didn't seem like words at all, but rather like a series of wielding knives!

Each and every slash, each dance-like movement, is deeply imprinted on Yi Yun's iris.

Within the sea of souls, Yi Yun continuously deduced and imitated.

The strokes of the characters are used as sword techniques, and the energy flow within those strokes subtly corresponds to the energy circulation routes of the meridians within Yi Yun's body.

"The energy flow within each character's strokes is identical to the energy flow in my meridians... It's truly amazing!"

Yi Yun muttered to himself. The person who carved these words had actually incorporated the mental technique for controlling meridian energy into the characters themselves; such a method was unheard of.

This person clearly possessed an unparalleled mastery of energy and laws, which explains why the first city lord of Tai'a Divine City chose to use the Daoist temple in this person's tomb as the foundation for establishing Tai'a Divine City.

Just as these thoughts were passing through Yi Yun's mind, he suddenly heard the "clattering" sound of a mechanism turning.

He turned his head and saw the bronze gate open, with Cang Yan standing in the doorway.

The old man stroked his chin, looking at Yi Yun as if he were an animal kept in a cage for people to watch. "Kid, do you know how many days you've been here?"

Cang Yan asked.

Yi Yun shook his head, "It shouldn't be short anymore..."

These past few days, Yi Yun has been engrossed in practicing his skills. When he's hungry, he eats the Bone Relic he carries with him. He doesn't know day or night in the ancient tomb, Yi Yun truly doesn't know how much time has passed.

"Hmm, a little over four days, less than five days, so... you still owe me three Glory Points. You'll have to make it up to me then."

Cang Yan chuckled and said, "It's been so long!" Yi Yun was taken aback.

I really don't think so!

However, Yi Yun has gained a great deal in the past few days, so it's definitely worth paying three more Glory Points for it!

As for the rookie rankings, I've been absent for so long, and there are only one or two days left until the end, so I need to hurry.

Yi Yun really wanted the rewards from the rookie ranking competition.

"Thank you for the reminder, senior!"

Yi Yun clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Huh? This kid is actually thanking me. Shouldn't he have denied those few Glory Points?" The old man was taken aback.

"Kid, let me tell you, the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters in this ancient tomb point directly to the source. If you can comprehend them, they will surely allow you to soar to the sky, putting you ahead of others from the very beginning of your martial arts journey, saving you from many detours, and ensuring your great achievements in the future."

"However... if one's cultivation level is too low, it's very difficult to comprehend it. In the past few years, I've brought many talented individuals to this Blade Tomb and Sword Tomb to comprehend the essence of swords and sabers, but only Qin Haotian has managed to grasp even a trace of Sword Intent. And Qin Haotian is a born swordsman; his comprehension of swordsmanship is extremely high!"

"Kid, you need to assess your own abilities. Try to understand what you can, but don't force it if you can't. You have a long way to go. Wait until you reach a higher level in the future, and it might be easier then."

The old man actually spoke like a human being for once.

Upon hearing this, Yi Yun said again, "Thank you for your guidance, senior!"

That kid!

Cang Yan stroked his chin. He could sense a hint of confidence in Yi Yun's eyes!

Having grasped the Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters, he was not discouraged, but instead gained confidence!

People with low spiritual attainment who comprehend high-level principles often develop self-confidence, which is not a good sign.

Because under normal circumstances, they should find it extremely difficult to understand, so how could they possibly have confidence?

Confidence often stems from going astray, which is why it seems simple!

"This kid, could he have taken the wrong path? If he's gone the wrong way, then his confidence will only backfire..."

This kind of understanding can only be grasped intuitively and cannot be explained in words. Even Cang Yan could not help him. It was up to Yi Yun himself.

"I sent this kid to the Blade Tomb, could I have really ruined his chances?"

Seeing the inherent confidence in Yi Yun, the gaunt old man was genuinely worried. People like him were often unaware of their mistakes.

At this moment, Yi Yun had already bid farewell and walked out of the tomb.

He needed to rush to participate in the rookie ranking competition.

It's still noon on the ninth day of the ranking competition. If Yi Yun signs up for the challenge, he'll have four more chances to make a move!

Four chances... that's enough!

Yi Yun silently said this to himself as he walked towards the arena...

(The train was probably too congested during the Spring Festival travel rush, so I was delayed. I didn't sleep well all night and had to catch up on sleep during the day. The first two updates will be before midnight, and the third update will be much later.)

...(To be continued~^~)