SWDnovel Chapter 11: Secret Realm Resources and Competition Procedures Revealed
Chapter 11: Secret Realm Resources and Competition Procedures Revealed
"Silence!" Li Changfeng, president of the city's martial arts association, raised his hand to quell the noise. His deep voice, transmitted through his spiritual energy, resonated throughout the entire plaza, instantly silencing all the commotion. "The city's high school martial arts competition is officially beginning! Before the official competition, let me introduce the core battlefield of this competition—the Qingmang Mountain Affiliated Secret Realm, and all the cultivation resources that can be obtained within it."
He raised his hand and waved it, and a screen of spiritual energy appeared in mid-air, clearly projecting the entire view of the Qingmang Mountain's subordinate secret realm:
"The Qingmang Mountain Auxiliary Secret Realm evolved from the blessed land of an ancient martial artist who perished in Qingyang City three hundred years ago. It is filled with towering ancient trees, teeming with ferocious beasts, and boasts three times the spiritual energy concentration of the outside world. This competition opens only the outer area of the secret realm; its internal resources are divided into three levels, corresponding to different point values:"
First level: Basic resources
• Low-grade spiritual energy crystal: Pale white semi-transparent crystal containing a thin amount of spiritual energy from heaven and earth. It is a basic resource for martial artists' daily cultivation. 1 piece = 10 points.
• Tier 1 Ferocious Beast Inner Core: A light red round bead, formed after the death of a Tier 1 ferocious beast. It can be used to refine low-level pills. 1 core = 50 points.
·Common spiritual materials aged 100 years: such as blood ginseng, placenta, green leaf grass, etc., with faint spiritual patterns on the roots or leaves, 1 plant = 100 points.
Second Tier: Rare Resources
• Medium-grade spiritual energy crystal: Light blue crystal, with a spiritual energy concentration five times that of low-grade spiritual energy crystal, 1 piece = 50 points;
• Second-tier ferocious beast inner core: a deep red round bead containing pure blood and qi, which can be used by martial artists to break through the bottleneck of the Body Tempering Realm. 1 core = 200 points.
• Earth Vein Spring: Milky white spring water that gushes from deep underground. It can nourish the meridians and repair hidden injuries. 1 drop = 500 points;
Ancient martial arts manuals/fragments: yellowed animal hides or bamboo slips with blurred martial arts patterns engraved on them. 1 copy = 1000 points.
Third Tier: Top-Tier Treasures
• Starry Sky Origin Fragment: A silver light spot originating from the Milky Way in the Nine Heavens. It can directly nourish and enhance a martial artist's martial arts foundation, increase the probability of breaking through realms, and has no side effects. 1 piece = 5000 points.
• Martial Arts Luck: Golden specks that automatically condense upon defeating powerful enemies and seizing top-tier resources. This increases the likelihood of future opportunities; 1 point = 100 credits.
Clear images of various resources flashed across the screen, from pale white spiritual crystals to silver fragments of the Starry Sky Origin, each one igniting the passion of the contestants below. The Starry Sky Origin Fragment, in particular, caused even the geniuses from the three top high schools to gasp – this was a treasure coveted even by martial arts families.
"This competition will consist of three rounds, with all results published in real time for public scrutiny." President Li Changfeng withdrew his spiritual energy and solemnly announced the competition schedule:
Round 1: Group Stage Challenge
128名选手随机分为16个小组，每组8人，单循环积分赛。胜3分、平1分、负0分，每组前2名晋级，共32人进入第二轮。
Each round is limited to three minutes. If no winner is determined, the judges will decide. Prohibited elixirs and hidden weapons are prohibited, as are attacks on vital points. Violators will be disqualified.
Round Two: Trial in the Subsidiary Realm of Qingmang Mountain
All 32 finalists have entered the secret realm, with a four-hour time limit. Points are calculated based on resources, kills, and hidden kills; the top 8 players advance to the grand finals. Intentional killing is prohibited within the secret realm; self-defense and resource competition are permitted, and players are responsible for their own safety.
Round Three: Grand Finals Qualifying Rounds
Eight contestants will be eliminated in a single-elimination format to determine the champion, runner-up, and third-place winner. Each round is limited to ten minutes, and all legal martial arts techniques are allowed until one side concedes defeat or loses the ability to fight.
Rewards and privileges
The top four performers will receive unconditional admission to a provincial-level key martial arts high school, with the champion having the option of direct admission to the core class of such a school. The top thirty-two performers will receive preferential admission to one of the city's three key high schools. Furthermore, those with high scores in this competition will be awarded the Bronze Mercenary qualification from the Mercenary Guild and the qualification to be personally taught by various martial arts schools.
After the rules were read out, the entire venue erupted in cheers.
"So the fragments of the Starry Sky Origin are this precious! Whoever gets one can instantly secure a spot in the finals!"
"The Earth Vein Spring is quite good too; it can heal hidden injuries and is extremely helpful for breaking through realms!"
"Fourth Middle School really deserved it this time. They cheated and lost their spot, which benefited Third Middle School!"
The contestants were all eager and their eyes were filled with longing. For these teenagers, who were barely teenagers, this competition was their only chance to change their fate. If they could achieve a good ranking in this competition, they could enter a top high school for intensive training and access to high-quality cultivation resources, thus escaping the fate of being low-level martial artists.
Lin Chen listened quietly, secretly calculating in his mind. The first round of the group stage was practically no challenge for him; the real test would be the second round of the secret realm competition and the final. His Star Martial Inheritance allowed him to clearly perceive the origin of the starry sky, which was his greatest advantage. As long as he could obtain the core of the origin of the starry sky first in the second round of the secret realm, he could securely advance to the final, and even contend for the championship.
"Now, let's proceed with the group stage draw!"
Staff carried a huge bronze lottery box on board, and 128 contestants stepped forward one by one.
Lin Chen was drawn into Group 12 of the group stage. The other contestants in his group were: Liu Hao, a contestant from Qingyang No.1 Middle School with a cultivation level of the eighth level of Body Tempering; Zhang Meng, a recommended disciple from Menghu Martial Arts School with a cultivation level of the eighth level of Body Tempering; Wang Hao, a recommended disciple from Tiequan Martial Arts School with a cultivation level of the seventh level of Body Tempering; and two contestants from No.4 Middle School, Li Qiang and Zhao Gang. When the two of them saw Lin Chen, their eyes instantly became even more sinister, and a sinister smile appeared on their lips.
"Groups complete! Group matches begin immediately! 16 arenas will be used simultaneously, with 4 rounds of matches each day, and all group matches will be completed within three days!"
At the referee's command, the battles began simultaneously in all 16 arenas.
In an instant, the wind howled and the energy spread everywhere, plunging the entire martial arts headquarters into a clamor.