The rewards Thunder Fire True Lord had brought out were exceedingly generous, and the many Foundation Establishment Cultivators below were all rubbing their fists, eager to give it a try.
Lu Xuan sat above, leisurely watching the battles.
Although the cultivators competing were a whole major realm below him in cultivation, their methods were varied, with Magic Tools and spells emerging one after another, giving him a feast for the eyes and making the spectacle thoroughly enjoyable.
From time to time, he also offered a few comments with the several Core Formation Cultivators beside him.
Since it was a single-elimination contest, and the matches stopped at first touch, the competition proceeded extremely quickly. In less than an hour, the final victor had been decided.
"Congratulations to Yang Hong, Inner Sect Disciple of the Li Yang Dao Sect, for taking first place and obtaining the Fifth Grade treasure, the Frost Cunning Sword."
"Congratulations to the disciple of Heavenly Star Grotto..."
First place had been taken by a disciple of the Li Yang Dao Sect; it was both a matter of strength and of courtesy.
The prize was a Fifth Grade Flying Sword forged from the bones of a Frost Cunning Beast.
Second place was won by a Foundation Establishment Cultivator from Heavenly Star Grotto, and the prize was a superior Fourth Grade defensive Magic Tool.
Third place was taken by a disciple from a medium-sized sect, and the prize was three Foundation Establishment Pills.
Those ranked fourth to tenth also each received different rewards.
After the competition, one lovely young girl after another came forward carrying exquisite Jade Boxes, arriving before the many Core Formation True Persons.
"Fellow Daoists, thank you for traveling thousands of miles to offer birthday wishes to Thunder Fire Star Master. These small gifts are hardly worthy