The Unparalleled Sword Emperor-Chapter 572 - 571: The Martial Arts Competition Begins

More than thirty thousand sword cultivators looked collectively towards Jian Qianqiu.

Jian Qianqiu declared, "The rules for the Martial Arts Competition at this Sword Discourse Conference are as follows. All participating sword cultivators must start from the Sword-serving Cliff, pass through Wanshou Ridge, climb over Sword Saint Mountain, cross the Empty Crossing in the Sky, and reach the Cloud Sky Summit."

"In the Sword Discussion City atop the Cloud Sky Summit, a championship bout will be held. The victor will be this year’s Dongling First Sword Cultivator!"

"Six points are necessary to remind all sword cultivators."

"Firstly, all the demon beasts in Wanshou Ridge are half-step Divine Elixir Realm Great Perfection peak demon beasts. They are incredibly strong and spread out all over. If you are unfortunately eaten by a demon beast, don’t blame the Famous Sword Manor."

"Wanshou Ridge is about thirty thousand miles long. There’s a stone path on its backbone that would allow you to pass safely. Unfortunately, if you fell off to either side, you would be attacked by demon beasts. So you all, take care of yourselves."

"Secondly, Sword Saint Mountain, with its ninety-nine steps. At the top of the mountain is our Famous Sword Manor’s treasure, the Sword of the Firmament."

"The Sword Intention on Sword Saint Mountain is extremely strong. If you are not outstanding, you cannot pass. If a warrior is hindered here and cannot pass, I hope you will acknowledge the difficulty and retreat. If you are injured by the Sword of the Firmament’s Sword Intention and destroy your sword cultivation foundation, do not blame the Famous Sword Manor for not warning you."

"Thirdly, the Empty Crossing in the Sky."

"The Empty Crossing in the Sky is a cliff approximately seven thousand meters in length. The mountain is composed of heavy stones, with the only footholds being no bigger than a toe. If you fall from the cliff, you will certainly die! If a sword cultivator acknowledges the difficulty and cannot pass, you can give up before the Empty Crossing in the Sky."

"Fourthly, Sword Discussion City can accommodate only nine thousand sword cultivators. Once it is full, even if you reach the Cloud Sky Summit, you cannot enter Sword Discussion City. Therefore, all sword cultivators must strive forth without hesitation!"

"Fifthly, the sword cultivator who wins the title of Dongling’s First will be granted a Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass by the Famous Sword Manor."

"The Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass is a spiritual medicine carefully cultivated by the Famous Sword Manor on Sword Saint Mountain. It contains the effects of a thousand-year-old spirit medicine and is imbued with strong Sword Intention. If consumed, a warrior who has not yet comprehended the will of the heavens and earth will instantaneously comprehend it, while a warrior who has already comprehended it will immediately leap a Sword Intention state!"

"Sixthly, this martial competition is essentially a gathering of young sword cultivators from the seven hundred states of Lingdong. In Sword Discussion City, no one is allowed to mortally wound or kill another. However, during the three trials, it’s up to you!"

The insinuation in Jian Qianqiu’s words was clear.

Meaning, sword cultivators could kill each other during the three trials.

But once they enter Sword Discussion City, killing is not permitted.

After all, everyone was there to learn from each other, not to fight to the death.

Having said all this, Jian Qianqiu asked, "Does anyone have any questions or concerns about the rules?"

"The rules of the sword cultivator competition have been the same every year, and this year there are no changes."

"Nothing is unclear. When do we start? I can’t wait."

Many warriors shook their heads, indicating they had no issues.

After carefully listening to all these details, Lin Bai nodded his head.

Killing was permissible during the three trials, but not once they entered Sword Discussion City.

After all, any sword cultivator able to enter Sword Discussion City would probably be an expert nurtured by a sect or family with substantial resources.

If they were all to die in Sword Discussion City, probably no sect or family would dare to send disciples to participate in the Sword Discourse Conference the following year.

"I must obtain that Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass."

"Only if I obtain this spirit medicine, condense the Wood Spirit Vortex, and reach the perfection of the Great Five Elements Skill, would I have a fifty-fifty chance of defeating Lin Zi’er!"

"Otherwise, with my current cultivation level, even if I went to the Four Major Sects Martial Arts Competition, I would not be able to defeat Lin Zi’er!"

In Lin Bai’s eyes, there was a strong desire for the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass.

Lin Zi’er, hailed as the greatest genius of Lingdong in thousands of years, has a Heavenly-grade Fifth-grade Martial Soul. Such a thing has not appeared in Lingdong for more than a thousand years.

Moreover, Lin Zi’er’s current combat strength surpasses even Feng Yunxiu by a significant margin!

"If I guessed correctly, Lin Zi’er’s combat power by now should be much stronger than Feng Yunxiu’s!"

"Perfect, I’ll also give it a shot and see if I can defeat Feng Yunxiu in this martial arts competition. If I can’t beat Feng Yunxiu, then I’ll have no chance against Lin Zi’er!"

"But if I can defeat Feng Yunxiu, and get the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass, making my Great Five Elements Skill reach its perfection, then I have a fifty percent chance to defeat Lin Zi’er, who’s a super genius!"

"Even if my Great Five Elements Skill reaches perfection, I only have a fifty percent chance... The odds are too low!"

Thinking of Lin Zi’er’s growth in just one year sent chills down Lin Bai’s spine.

"I need to become even more powerful to compete with Lin Zi’er’s Heavenly-level Fifth Grade Martial Soul!"

"First and foremost, I need to get the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass!"

"If I can’t get the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass, then for this year’s Four Major Sects Martial Arts Competition, I won’t even have the power to withstand one hit from Lin Zi’er! All this talk would just be empty!"

"Even if it means exposing my Devouring Sword Spirit, I must be the champion! I must get the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass!"

Lin Bai clenched his fists, determination sinking in his heart.

No matter what it takes, even if it means exposing his Devouring Sword Spirit, he had to be the first place and get the Wooden Sword Encountering Spring Grass.

Because with the upcoming Four Major Sects Martial Arts Competition, Lin Bai had no time left to find other Wood Attribute Spiritual Objects.

Just like what is written in the books: Heavenly-level or above Martial Souls have infinite potential, they can gather the momentum of the storm, and ascend to heaven in a single step!

Stepping one step to Heaven was the true power of a Heavenly-level Martial Soul!

After a long silence, no sword cultivators raised any questions.

Immediately, Jian Qianqiu said, "Good, since no one has any more questions, let’s set off when the bell rings."

"By the way, I need to tell you, in Sword Discussion City, there’s a master from Miracle Ridge’s Sword Art Academy waiting for you. If you perform well, you might be directly invited to join Miracle Ridge."

"Sword cultivators, whether you soar up to the nine heavens or hide like a tortoise in its shell, it all comes down to this upcoming battle!"

Upon finishing his words, Jian Qianqiu flipped his hand. Out of his storage bag appeared a majestic iron bell.

This iron bell, made entirely of iron swords bound together, instilled awe-inspiring fear in those who looked upon it from afar.

"Are we starting?"

"We’re starting!"

"This year’s competition for the title of First Sword Cultivator of Lingdong!"

Not only did the sword cultivators on Sword-serving Cliff start to prepare, but all the other warriors watching the competition also became extremely nervous.

"Elder, it’s about to start!" Bai Zhiyuan said excitedly.

Ji Bei exclaimed excitedly, "Go Lin Bai, you can do it!"

Nanli Dao and Ye Guxing were also watching Lin Bai on the screen, their eyes filled with excitement. "Come on, Lin Bai!"

"All sword cultivators, get ready...."

Jian Qianqiu raised his hand slightly, gathering his power, ready to strike the iron bell. "The one thousand two hundred and seventy first Lingdong’s First Sword Cultivator competition of Famous Sword Manor, starts now!"

Dong——

Jian Qianqiu’s words just fell when he fiercely struck the center of the iron bell.