"Ladies, gentlemen, and viewers who are neither ladies nor gentlemen!"
"To all our friends watching this competition on television or through online streaming platforms!"
"Hello, everyone!"
"The Young Cultivators' Assembly, held once every four years, is finally here! I'm sure you're all tremendously excited. As an appetizer for the Youth Cultivators' Assembly, Jiangcheng City's Independent Cultivator Track Points Tournament promises to be every bit as spectacular. I'm Xu Zi, your commentator for today's competition."
On the screen, a small-eyed man sat at the commentary desk. His flat-top haircut was square, and so was his head. He looked to be in his thirties, wore a blue polo shirt, and had a very serious expression.
After introducing himself, he gestured to the other side of the desk, where a long-haired man in a silvery-white martial arts uniform sat looking equally solemn. He appeared to be around fifty, with gray-white hair tied into a Daoist topknot and the rest falling over his shoulders. His sharp brows and bright eyes gave him something of an immortal's air.
Clearly, although he was getting on in years, time had not ravaged his handsome features. Instead, he looked increasingly transcendent.
"Today, we're honored to have Master Guo Zhanlu, Jiangcheng City's renowned sword cultivator, as our guest commentator," Xu Zi introduced with complete seriousness.
"Hello, everyone." The long-haired sword cultivator offered a composed greeting. "I'm Guo Zhanlu. It's a pleasure to be here."
"Master Guo began as an independent cultivator and fought his way through countless difficulties to reach the peak of the Sixth Realm, just one step away from the Dao Realm." Xu Zi asked, "Looking back on the independent cultivators' Points Tournament, which you once competed in yourself, what advice can you share with us?"
Guo Zhanlu considered briefly before answering, "The Independent Cultivator Track's Points