"Congratulations to all of you for successfully passing the second round of assessment," Wang Chongyu said with a smile as the thousandth qualifier appeared.
The crowd's expressions turned solemn. The second round of assessment, though seemingly effortless, was in reality incredibly difficult. After all, achieving ten victories among such a large number of participants was no easy feat.
Moreover, even though they had passed the second round, the Human Ranking only accepted the top one hundred. Undoubtedly, they would have to continue with further assessments.
"The third round of competition is more direct. You will randomly draw your opponents, and the winners will proceed to the next round," Wang Chongyu paused before continuing. "Although some participants with weaker strength might encounter powerful beings, such is often the way of the world. Of course, you will still receive rewards even if you lose."
"May I ask Domain Lord Chongyu, does this third round of assessment only determine victory or defeat, or can all means be employed?" a man asked, cupping his hands in a salute towards Wang Chongyu.
Wang Chongyu nodded slightly upon hearing this. "Any means can be used; external objects are also a form of one's own strength."
The crowd's expressions subtly tensed. While the trials in the Immortal Slaying Illusion were also battles of life and death, at least there was the option to choose opponents or leave directly.
However, in this third round, there was only one opponent. If the disparity in strength was too great, there would be no point in continuing. But if the gap was not significant, then all trump cards would have to be played to secure victory. This round of assessment could be considered another tough battle.
"Let us begin." Seeing that no one else had further questions, Wang Chongyu waved his hand, and instantly, balls of light appeared above everyone's heads.
Li Xuan looked up, noticing that the numbers within these balls of light clearly represented their respective opponents. Li Xuan felt no particular concern. With a thought, he drew a ball of spiritual light into his hand.
"Flying Snow," Li Xuan said, glancing at the mark within the ball of light, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. To think that the draw wasn't a number, but a floral token. The actions of these refined individuals indeed possessed a certain elegance.
Li Xuan smiled, then looked up at the crowd. He was, after all, curious to see who his opponent would be.
"Five hundred arenas have been prepared on the platform. Please enter your respective arenas," Wang Chongyu announced. Instantly, Li Xuan saw large arenas appearing in the sky above the second level. Above each arena were different appellations.
Soon, Li Xuan spotted the arena marked with "Flying Snow."
"Early stage of the God Infusion Realm?" as Li Xuan stepped onto the arena, the man already present frowned. Clearly, this man had passed the second round of assessment after Li Xuan, otherwise, why the look of doubt?
"Is this luck good or bad?" Seeing the man, Li Xuan felt somewhat speechless. His opponent was a peak expert of the Boundless Realm. For an ordinary participant, the fight would likely be over before it began.
"I never expected even someone in the early stage of the God Infusion Realm could achieve ten victories to pass the second round. Unfortunately, your good luck ends here," Su Mu Bai said with a cold smile, looking at Li Xuan.
Li Xuan chuckled at this. "Looking at you, you're clearly among the later qualifiers of the thousand. Since we've met, even if I lose, we'll have to fight to know."
Su Mu Bai's expression turned ugly. In the Immortal Slaying Illusion, Su Mu Bai had encountered several peak Boundless Realm experts from the start, making his victories extremely difficult. Being able to achieve ten victories in the end was also a testament to his strength. Li Xuan's words, however, greatly angered him.
"None of my subordinates have ever survived!" Su Mu Bai had already decided that he must make Li Xuan face despair before delivering the killing blow. Only then could he feel satisfied.
Li Xuan smiled upon hearing this. "In that case, I have no psychological burden."
The next moment, his sword was drawn.