Thump!
The wide arena was blasted open by a protective shield, and the fluctuations within it surged like a raging storm. The two figures exchanged hundreds of blows in an instant.
The first battle in the arena has begun.
Zhong Wuming from the Aristocratic Family Camp faced off against a genius from the Poor Family Faction. The two initially engaged in close-quarters combat, followed by a contest of internal True Qi.
Boom!
The two clashed with their True Qi, creating a series of explosions.
"Both sides are at the first stage of the True Qi Realm, so it mainly comes down to their skill level," said Xue Feng from the Poor Family Camp.
The strength of the True Qi Realm lies in two aspects. First, True Qi, which is the manifestation of Internal refinement and external collection of power. The more times it is refined, the stronger the True Qi becomes. There are qualitative differences between the initial, intermediate, and final stages, and the gap is huge.
When both sides are at a similar level, they will compete in terms of skill and achievement.
True Qi is the product of the fusion of internal and external Qi; it is unique and can be integrated with skills.
In other words, if a skill is performed using True Qi, its power can be increased by another level.
Therefore, Martial Artist at the Fifth Rank True Qi Realm often not only pursue External Qi resources, but also pay great attention to powerful techniques.
This is why Tang Pengfei so desperately wanted Jiang Ping's Heavenly Might Technique; if this skill were mastered to the level of Artistic Conception, how powerful would it become?
Moreover, it is rumored that there are skill requirements for leaping from the Subordinate Fourth Rank to the third rank, which seems to require one's skills to reach the Domain Level.
However, this is difficult; the skill itself is hard to master, and it becomes increasingly difficult as you progress.
Most First-rate Genius spend several years practicing swordsmanship before they can barely master two or three tenths of the Sword Qi. Even those with Super First-rate comprehension still need a considerable amount of time.
But when it comes to the level of Artistic Conception, it becomes even more challenging, posing a challenge to countless heroes.
Even with extraordinary talent, it might take ten years to barely capture seven or eight tenths of Artistic Conception. To reach the Domain Level, the time required would be significantly longer.
For example, the representatives of the two major factions within the Martial Academy, such as Lusheng, Tang Kun, and Wang Jiasheng, who are among the Top Five on the Chenfeng Ranking, seem to have only managed to imitate seven or eight tenths of the Artistic Conception even after ten years or more in the Martial Academy. The person Number One on the Ranking has only mastered nine tenths of the Artistic Conception.
Therefore, the Path of the Martial Artist is difficult, becoming increasingly challenging as one progresses. It demands a great deal of talent and resources, and requires the accumulation of time.
Boom!
On the arena, the outcome was decided. A figure was blasted away, crashing into the protective barrier. Blood stained the corner of his mouth, his face was pale, and a knife was held to his neck.
"I lost."
The Fifth Rank Rebirth from the Poor Family Faction stepped down from the stage, somewhat disappointed.
"Don't be discouraged. You only lost because of your family background; your opponent's skill was superior, giving you a slight edge," a senior disciple comforted him, adding:
"However, once you enter the Martial Academy, powerful skills can be easily mastered, and the gap will be closed. In the future, you may not necessarily lose to your opponent again."
"Who wants to give it a try?" Xue Feng looked at the remaining Fifth Rank Rebirth.
"My skill level is the same as his; we've only managed to capture a fraction of his Artistic Conception. However, Zhong Wuming's skill is too strong; I'm afraid it's a bit risky."
A genius hesitated.
"We can't just send someone randomly to stop all of you, can we?" Xue Feng frowned.
"Brother Xue, that one has quite a bit of talent," a woman said.
Among the Rebirth, 90% of those who have reached the True Qi Realm are Super First-rate talents; there are truly no weaklings!
"I'll go," said a burly man.
Boom!
The Fifth Rank experts once again engaged in a fierce battle, which was not only a test of their strength but also a covert contest between the two major camps.
"The Fifth Grade Realm expert they sent this time is very strong; their skills are no weaker than Zhong Wuming's."
Cao Qingzhi said with a solemn expression.
He was undoubtedly number one in Changping Prefecture, but here he should only be ranked in the top ten. The two people on the stage are no weaker than him.
"There are too many remarkable people in the world. I used to be so proud of my small achievements, walking with my nose in the air. But here, I don't even have a chance to shine."
The Number Five on the Ranking in front of Changping Prefecture sighed.
He was dazzling enough during the Martial Examination, his strength surpassing 90% of the geniuses. After obtaining fame, his momentum was even stronger, and he established himself in the Fifth Grade Realm.
But he still couldn't play because his skills weren't up to par; if he went up, he would only lose.
Bang bang bang!
On the arena, True Qi raged, and even the space around them seemed to blur.
Before long, the outcome was revealed: the Cold Gate genius narrowly won.
The burly man said calmly, "Your True Qi was greatly depleted, which is why I won. If we were both at our Peak, I think it wouldn't have been easy for me to win."
"A victory is a victory. I'll fight you again later."
Zhong Wuming waved his hand, stepped off the stage, and prepared to recover his True Qi before returning to the stage.
"Who's coming!"
The burly man looked at the Rebirth of the Aristocratic Faction; his strength hadn't been greatly depleted, and he could still fight.
Subsequently, a young man with an air of nobility stepped forward from the Aristocratic Family Camp.
The burly man dared not be careless and fought with all his might, but was swiftly and decisively defeated.
Moreover, the opponent was ruthless and vicious. If the Vice Headmaster hadn't stopped him, he would probably have been crippled. However, he was still seriously injured and wouldn't be able to get out of bed for at least half a month. He would probably miss out on this resource competition.
"That's Wang Zhuo from the Heihe Wang Family. Although his talent is quite ordinary, only first-rate, he has a powerful backer and his strength should not be underestimated. He's on the same level as us and has already grasped a fraction of the Artistic Conception," a Fifth Rank Rebirth said solemnly.
"Moreover, this person has honed his skills to the point of having Golden Skin and bones thanks to his Lineage resources. His foundation is even deeper than mine, and he is very likely to reach the Martial Dao Golden Core in the future." The Number Five on the Ranking- ranked person on the Changping Prefecture list was full of envy.
His family background was quite good, with elders who had reached the Golden Core stage, yet he paled in comparison to the person on the stage.
Cao Qingzhi raised an eyebrow slightly. So this is what the scions of Great Era are like? With the accumulation of rare resources, they can achieve results no less than those of top- First-rate Genius.
On the arena.
Wang Zhuo, longsword in hand, robes fluttering, surveyed the Poor Family Camp with disdain. "The others are no match for me. Xue Feng, come forward."
"This guy is arrogant and vicious. I really want to go up and beat him up," a fellow student from Cold Gate family said unhappily.
"I was defeated because of the amount of True Qi I had. I used up a portion of it before this person could defeat me." The burly man had a gloomy expression. He was a top- First-rate Genius, yet he was almost crippled by a lower-level Martial Artist.
"Xue Feng, aren't you going up on stage?"
Wang Zhuo Zhuojian pointed at the unassuming young man below the stage, his face full of fighting spirit.
It seems that even top- First-rate Genius are not enough for him; he is not even noticed and needs the help of Xue Feng, Super First-rate Prodigy.
Xue Feng frowned slightly.
He didn't want to make a move so early; he wanted to have a final battle with Cui Xianer.
However, Wang Zhuo was too ruthless. He claimed it was a friendly sparring match, but his real intention was to cripple and kill the person.
"I'll fight him!" The only female student among the Fifth Rank Rebirth of the Poor Family Faction stood up, took her sword, and went onto the stage. Her strength and talent were no less than those of the burly man from before.
However.
The technique was infused with True Qi, and the female genius's expression changed drastically shortly after the two exchanged blows.
Sulfuric acid!
The powerful Sword Light seemed to sweep away everything, and her Artistic Conception showed signs of shattering.
"What's going on? They can't beat a First-rate Genius?" The Humble Newcomers were in an uproar, and some of them looked grim.
"It's because Wang Zhuo's Sword Art is too powerful," Lusheng said. "This is the Wang Family's renowned Sword Art, already considered Mystic Skill. In the Sword Qi Domain, one can cultivate 110 Sword Qi. He was hiding some of his strength just now, only revealing its full power now."
"What?" Many people were quite surprised; it was indeed so.
Before long, the Super First-rate female prodigy was defeated. She conceded defeat in time, thus avoiding the same fate as the burly man.