Chapter 198 Breakthroughs

"Alan broke through." Lei Yunfang and Kweku St. Mills on the platform had keen eyes and could see that Alan had broken through with his final slash. This made them feel complicated, after all, they had been rivals for a long time. Their old rival had broken through, while they were still stuck at the limit of the fourth level.

"Jingming, the commentators believe that Alan Emileanko's last slash should have broken through to the fifth level," Li Miaomiao said. "The commentators aren't wrong, are they?"

"They're not wrong," Xu Jingming nodded.

"The first group is too intense. Someone even broke through to the fifth level and was still eliminated," Li Miaomiao said.

…

"The first group performed very well." Director Zhou watched with joy. "Tu Ling has unlimited potential, and although Alan Emileanko was eliminated, he also broke through to the fifth level. Our Blue Star civilization will have another cosmic citizen."

Many of the Blue Star civilization's higher-ups were very satisfied. They weren't too concerned about the competition rankings; what they cared about was having as many fifth-level experts as possible, and whether there were any exceptional geniuses.

This first group had three 'fifth-level' experts, so of course they were happy.

In the first group, Tu Ling and Liven Gullit advanced, while Alan Emileanko and Jopo La, who lost all three matches, were eliminated.

"Tiano is up," Xu Jingming said with a serious tone. Li Miaomiao also watched carefully.

Tiano Cire, soon after the virtual world opened, was listed on the Starry Sky Rankings and was recognized as the world's number one genius.

He was younger than Xu Jingming and didn't even have professional martial arts experience. After the virtual world opened, he had always stood at the peak.

"Come, come, show me all your strength." Tiano Cire stood on the ancient battlefield, wearing black light armor and holding a metal rod. He casually twirled the rod. His opponent was Abishek, an expert from India.

Abishek held a spear and, with a whoosh, turned into a blur as he charged forward. While charging, he waved his hand, and a series of hidden weapons flew out at super high speed.

Clang clang clang.

Standing leisurely on the spot, Tiano casually flicked the metal short rod in his hand, blocking all the hidden weapons. At the same time, he struck the last hidden weapon, sending it flying back!

As the last hidden weapon flew back, Abishek had already charged closer. Because the distance was too close, he didn't even have time to react. His eyes widened as the hidden weapon pierced his head.

Abishek's body turned into an illusion.

"No—"

Countless Indian citizens were in disbelief.

India had three experts in the main competition this time. The strongest was naturally Haru Singh, but Abishek also had countless fans in India. Many citizens had expectations for him, but now he was easily crushed by Tiano.

"That was boring," Tiano shook his head slightly.

"Why is he using a short rod? Is this the first time he's used a short rod?" On the platform, Xu Jingming was a little puzzled. Liu Hai, Tiger Foshan, Madeleine Logan, Yershalova, Haru Singh, and many other experts were also confused.

The world's top experts all took Tiano very seriously, after all, if they wanted to win the competition, Tiano was undoubtedly one of the most threatening opponents.

"What, he changed weapons again?"

In the second group's six matches, Tiano participated in three matches. In the first match, he used a short rod, in the second match, he used a large axe, and in the third match, he used a saber. Each time, the weapon was different, but the common point was that he easily defeated his opponent.

"They're all so weak." Carrying the saber, Tiano shook his head. The three matches were too easy and too boring.

…

"What weapon is Tiano good at?" Li Miaomiao asked in confusion.

"I don't know," Xu Jingming shook his head. "He rarely fights publicly, and in global competitions, he changes weapons at will. I'm not sure what he's best at."

The second group's competition finally ended. The first in the group was Tiano Cire, and the second in the group was Mikic from Rome.

"Mikic," Xu Jingming smiled.

Li Miaomiao was puzzled.

"He's my good friend," Xu Jingming said. "He used to be a professional martial artist. I participated in the competition for the first time when I was 20, and he also participated for the first time that year. Later, he came to our Xia country and learned the Bagua school's saber techniques, and also learned the Wing Chun school's saber techniques. When he was in Xia country, I had more contact with him. After he returned to his country… after all, we were too far apart, so we had less contact."

"He even sent a gift when we got married," Xu Jingming explained. "But there were too many people sending gifts at the time, so you didn't notice."

"Oh," Li Miaomiao suddenly understood. "There were too many gifts sent at the time, and many fans sent gifts."

"Mikic's dual sabers are getting more and more powerful," Xu Jingming praised. "With the strength of a fourth-level limit, it's not easy to advance as the second in the group."

…

In the third group's competition, Liu Hai was up.

Liu Hai had been the world's number one since the virtual world opened!

When they were both at the fourth-level limit, Xu Jingming still lost to his master Liu Hai in a battle! Xu Jingming was very confident in his 'combat ability', but it was clear that his master Liu Hai's combat ability was even more terrifying.

"Liu Hai is up." Many experts, including Tiano, Xu Jingming, Tiger Foshan, Yershalova, Madeleine Logan, and others, watched carefully, wanting to see every move he made.

If they wanted to win first place, Liu Hai would be the biggest opponent!

It was just that the others in the third group were too weak, and Liu Hai's three matches were too easy.

Liu Hai only used saber techniques, and only used a few slashes each time to defeat his opponent. The opponents seemed like puppets in front of him, unable to control their bodies.

"Master's control over power is becoming more and more superb," Xu Jingming saw and his fighting spirit grew even stronger. He lost the last time they competed, but now that both his master and he had entered the fifth level, who would win or lose was hard to say without a fight.

The third group's competition ended, and in the end, Liu Hai and Alex advanced.

In the fourth group's competition, the most famous contestant was the Hercules 'Japrov'.

"Japrov is the only one who can suppress Fang Yu in terms of strength during the global battles," Li Miaomiao said. "At that time, everyone was at the fourth-level limit! Fang Yu relied on his invincible body, but half a month ago, Japrov also reached the fourth-level limit. When he fought Fang Yu, he completely suppressed Fang Yu in terms of strength, forcing Fang Yu to use halberd techniques, and only barely won after fighting for a long time."

"Yes, this Hercules' weapon skills are inferior, but his physical talent is very high," Xu Jingming nodded.

Being able to suppress Fang Yu in terms of physique at the fourth-level limit was truly terrifying.

"Boom."

Japrov wore heavy armor and wielded a pair of large axes.

He was incredibly strong and fast, and he suppressed his opponents with just his physical advantages, winning the victory.

"Overwhelming power can overcome all techniques," Xu Jingming valued this Japrov quite a bit. "He is now at the fourth-level limit. If he breaks through to the fifth level, he will be a very threatening opponent."

"Bang."

However, in the next match, Japrov encountered Madeleine Logan!

Madeleine Logan wore tight-fitting black light armor and wore boxing gloves on both hands. When Japrov charged close and a terrifying axe came down on her head, she stood still and didn't move, only reaching out and gently grabbing the blade of the axe.

Then, she exerted force!

The axe flew backward, hitting Japrov's face, and Japrov turned into nothingness.

For a time, countless viewers in the official live broadcast room were dumbfounded.

And in the next battle.

Madeleine Logan faced Zhang Qing from Xia country. Zhang Qing's dual sword swordsmanship was dazzling and dangerous. Her body movement and swordsmanship were coordinated and unpredictable.

But facing Zhang Qing's peerless swordsmanship, Madeleine Logan was expressionless and also stood still, only reaching out and grabbing.

This grab was like lightning.

She moved too fast!

"Not good." Zhang Qing realized something was wrong, but in that instant, her dual swords were actually grabbed by her opponent's palms. Madeleine Logan held the dual swords in one hand and exerted a slight force. The terrifying force was transmitted over, and Zhang Qing could no longer hold the swords. The palms of her hands were shaken until they were covered in blood.

At the same time, the dual swords also flew back, skimming past Zhang Qing's body, and Zhang Qing became illusory.

Madeleine Logan's three matches, facing three opponents, only used one hand, and easily killed her opponents.

She truly made the people of the world feel her terror!

"She's a formidable enemy."

Xu Jingming, Liu Hai, Tiano, and others all realized that this Madeleine Logan was definitely not to be trifled with.

"My goal is first place." Madeleine Logan thought to herself, "I've been practicing in the virtual world for more than ten years. It would be a joke if I was defeated by them."

The Blue Star Alliance officials wanted her and Yershalova to be catfish to threaten all opponents. But the two of them... planned to eat all the small fish! To become the first!