Just as Long Shun and the others had guessed, although Ling Lin was only at the Integrated Body Middle Stage, his fighting style was rather "cunning." Relying on his skillful footwork and combat techniques, he had successfully secured a spot. Huangfu Qiye, who was exceptionally proficient in fire-based arts and had a deep understanding of the Phenomenal Domain, also passed the second round without much difficulty.
That left only Lian Yue, Long Shun, and the others who hadn't competed yet. Even Huzi and the youngest girl among them, who had the lowest cultivation, had both reached the Integrated Body Middle Stage, breaking through in both their hearts and their dantians. Their strength was probably a cut above Ling Lin's, so passing the second-round preliminaries shouldn't be difficult.
The preliminaries continued, and Long Shun, Jin Sha'er, and the others passed the second round without a hitch. Only Ning Yun, unlucky as he was, failed to qualify. It wasn't that he lacked strength; it was just that his arena happened to have two experts at the Great Perfection Integrated Body stage. It was no wonder he hadn't made it through.
The second round ended, and the third round soon began. This time, each arena had only ten contestants.
Although the number of contestants had dwindled, every one of those who had made it this far was an outstanding talent in the Cultivation World. Breaking out of the pack would be far more difficult than in the first or second round.
Without a doubt, Ling Tian was again scheduled for the first match. But the instant he stepped onto the platform, he froze in place. Someone in the crowd froze too, then broke into an amused smile.
"Uh, I can't tell whether Ling Tian's luck is good or bad." Hu Yao shook her