Selection Reexamination Begins
No one knew what the questions were for the second round of the Divine Kingdom Grand Selection. When Yi Yun arrived at the plains on the outskirts of the city, he heard many people discussing the questions for this second round of the election.
By this time, quite a few candidates had gathered here, but only about sixty people were truly qualified to participate in the second round of selection.
However, some of the eliminated contestants, as well as local residents, also gathered to watch the semi-finals, resulting in tens of thousands of spectators at the scene.
There were no viewing platforms on the plains outside the Tao Clan. Those in front could see, but those behind couldn't see at all. Even so, they were unwilling to leave.
In an instant, the crowd surged, a sea of people, and the Tao Clan had to deploy members of its warrior battalion to maintain order and prevent a stampede.
As it turned out, the Tao Clan's decision to send a battalion of warriors to maintain order was absolutely necessary. When the First Young Master and Second Young Master of the Tao Clan arrived at the scene, the entire place erupted in unprecedented excitement.
The First Young Master and Second Young Master were idols of the Tao Clan. The First Young Master, Hu Ya, in particular, was only eighteen years old. He was aloof and taciturn, and rarely showed his face. This low-key style gave him an air of mystery. In addition, Hu Ya had a cold and handsome face, so much so that many young girls in the Tao Clan admired Hu Ya.
In particular, Hu Ya's cultivation had reached the mid-stage of Purple Blood, and he was just one step away from entering the realm of "Perfect Body Refinement, Pulse Like a Dragon".
In the Great Wilderness, resources are scarce, and the inheritance is far inferior to that of the Central Plains. It can be said to be a miracle that the First Young Master could reach a state close to "perfect Body Refinement and a pulse like a dragon" under such circumstances.
The people of the Tao Clan are very proud of this!
They placed high hopes on the First Young Master, Hu Ya!
When Hu Ya appeared, many young girls shouted Hu Ya name, so excited they almost fainted.
This scene reminded Yi Yun of times when he attended concerts and fans would faint on the spot from excitement at seeing their idols. In this Great Wilderness where everything is based on strength, Hu Ya, as a genius martial artist, has a far greater appeal than any star in Yi Yun's previous life.
Following Hu Ya, the Second Young Master, Tao Yun, also won much applause.
Next, there were seven more Purple Blood Realm warriors, all between the ages of twenty and twenty-eight. Compared to the dazzling Hu Ya and Tao Yun, their prowess was much weaker.
In addition, several Clan Elders of the Tao Clan also came. They represented the rulers of the Tao Clan. As rulers naturally need to be dignified, it would be inappropriate for them to be crowded in the crowd. So they set up a row of tables in the center of the arena as a platform, with tea and wild fruit on the tables.
The chief examiner for this second round of selection was still Zhang Tan.
Ten minutes before the start of the second round, he rode a Dragon Horse to the center of the arena.
Several Clan Elder beckoned Zhang Tan to the "chairman's platform," but Zhang Tan ignored them completely. He stood in front of the many candidates, his sharp gaze sweeping over the more than sixty soldiers below.
For a moment, the Clan Elder of the Tao Clan were caught in a dilemma, unsure whether to stand or sit. Zhang Tan was already standing; how could they possibly remain seated?
They exchanged a glance, then had no choice but to stand up in their respective seats, looking like elementary school students being punished by standing at attention in their seats—it was incredibly awkward.
At this point, the Mortal Blood Warrior and the Purple Blood Warrior had split into two factions.
For the Purple Blood Warrior, this second round of selection is just a formality; as long as they aren't too bad, they can pass.
But it's different for Mortal Blood Warrior; they will face fierce competition!
"The second round of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom Warrior Election now begins!"
Zhang Tan held the horsewhip, his voice booming.
"I hereby announce the rules for the second round of selection!"
With a wave of his hand, Zhang Tan sent a beam of white light soaring into the sky, growing larger and larger until it finally transformed into a White Jade Platform.
This White Jade Platform, measuring three zhang square, was actually half-suspended in the sky, floating steadily.
Around the stone platform are four pillars, each inlaid with a blood-red crystal—a relic of a wild beast.
Clearly, there is an array on this jade platform, powered by the relics of wild beasts; it is a priceless treasure!
I just don't know what this jade platform is used for.
Zhang Tan stood on the jade platform and said, "Martial artists must learn from the traditions they inherit, which are divided into many categories such as cultivation techniques, Movement Technique, secret arts, Spirit Refinement Incantation, and Martial Skill. Among them, the most basic is the cultivation technique! This directly determines your cultivation progress, whether you can surpass mortal blood, and even surpass purple blood in the future!"
"Your martial arts are still in their infancy. The tests I'm giving you—on spirit and techniques—are the most basic things, and they almost determine your future achievements. You'd better watch yourselves!"
"Now, each of you, step onto this white jade platform and demonstrate your physical training techniques in front of everyone. At the same time, state your age, and I will judge your performance!"
"This white jade platform is a cultivation artifact used by the elites of the Brocade Dragon Guard. It was crafted by a renowned weapon-refining master from the Divine Kingdom and is powered by the Savage Bone Relic. It can gather the Heaven and Earth Yuan Qi, ensuring that you reach your optimal state when using your cultivation techniques!"
As Zhang Tan was speaking, there was a loud "boom" and the white jade platform crashed to the ground, kicking up a cloud of dust.
"So it was a demonstration of a technique!" Among the participants in the Mortal Blood Realm, Tao Yunxiao stood at the front. After hearing Zhang Tan's words, a smile appeared on his lips.
He was already confident!
His ideal way of the second round was a real duel, but demonstrating his skills is the same. He can use the trump card of the Tao Clan and he will surely sweep the field!
"Starting from the Mortal Blood Realm, those whose names I call, please step forward and demonstrate!"
"The number one person Sun Yu!"
Zhang Tan called out a name. Sun Yu was an heir cultivated by a small tribe. He didn't expect to be the first to go on stage and was a little nervous.
Taking a deep breath, Sun Yu calmed himself down and leaped onto the stage.
"Sun Yu, 20 years old, demonstrates the martial art—'Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist '!"
In the Tai'a Divine Kingdom, the "Dragon Tendon Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist"Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist is undoubtedly the number one Mortal Blood Realm martial art. It has the most practitioners and is also of extremely high quality, making it a top-tier martial art.
Unfortunately, Sun Yu came from a small tribe in the Great Wilderness, which had little communication with the Central Plains. The "Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist" that Sun Yu learned was an incomplete Secret Manual obtained by the Tao Clan, and it was not as good as Lian Chengyu, who had Yao Yuan to teach him.
Therefore, Sun Yu's demonstration this time was mediocre. He did not demonstrate the power of "Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist". His tendons and bones only made slight sounds, which was far from meeting the requirements of "Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist".
Tao Yunxiao sneered; he didn't take this level of skill seriously at all.
"Next up, Zhou Kang!"
Zhang Tan remained expressionless at Sun Yu's performance, as if he hadn't seen it at all. After Sun Yu stepped down from the stage, he immediately called out the second name.
Zhou Kang is an elite trained by the Tao Clan. He uses the "Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist". Compared to Sun Yu, Zhou Kang, who has studied under Purple Blood Peak expert, has a much more powerful "Dragon Marrow Tiger Bones Fist"!
His punches were powerful and forceful, and when he threw a punch, his bones cracked and his tendons snapped!
"Snap!"
As Zhou Kang unleashed his final punch, he leaped off the white jade platform and onto an open space. With a move called "Tiger Lands on Flat Sand," he kicked a granite slab the size of a human head, shattering it into pieces!
"Good!"
Among the crowd, some spectators cheered.
Zhang Tan remained expressionless. "Next, Chen Pingguang!"
"Next up, Lin Jun!"
"Next..."
Zhang Tan called out the names of more than fifty Mortal Blood Realm warriors one by one, his face remaining expressionless. In two hours, he had finished demonstrating for the weaker ones, and the rest were the best among the Mortal Blood Warrior, including Tao Yunxiao Yi Yun.