Chapter 978: Chapter 419: Light Eagle Philin, White Sanctuary
12:45 p.m.
The audience entered, flocking to the viewing platforms on both sides of Yunshan Valley, looking down from above to get an unobstructed view of the battle arena.
All the seats in the square were removed, and the stage was dismantled. Some symbolic fencing and metal pillars resembling a contestant ring were placed at the edges.
They didn’t actually serve to block anything, just added a bit of formality.
1:00 p.m.
A host in conspicuous red attire stood in the center of the square.
He glanced around and loudly announced.
"The 13th Martial Arts Competition."
"Officially begins at 1 p.m. today!!!"
The rumbling sound echoed throughout the valley, reaching every corner. In the air-conditioned waiting hall, Bai Xiao slowly opened his eyes.
A row of black information flashed across his retina.
[Profession: Martial Arts Competition Martial Artist (activating)]
[Requirements: 1. Strength reaching Senior Faction Master and above √, 2. Eligibility to register for the competition √, 3. The Martial Arts Competition will be held in four days √]
His gaze slightly tightened as time ticked away.
In the profession section, something was rapidly expanding and glowing.
"Buzzing..."
[You have activated a new profession "Martial Arts Competition Martial Artist"!]
[This profession is a one-time special profession with its own enhancement rewards!]
A career panel appeared, fixed in his view.
[Profession: Martial Arts Competition Martial Artist]
[Mission: Victorious Stance (No Limit)]
[Mission: Strongest Below Grandmaster (Three Stages)]
Bai Xiao’s focus was entirely on these two missions.
Victorious Stance: In this Martial Arts Competition, you have the ambition to achieve complete victory. Every time you defeat your opponent, you can earn corresponding victory points based on your performance and the enemy’s strength. It is important to note that this mission does not allow ties—tie equals failure.
Once failed, victory points reset, mission interrupted.
Note: Every fifty victory points equal one Potential Point!
His gaze shifted down.
Strongest Below Grandmaster: The 13th Martial Arts Competition has gathered peak fighters from all over the world. You must defeat them and earn the title of the strongest below Grandmaster! In this Martial Arts Competition, you can receive a profession enhancement opportunity once when reaching the top sixteen, top four, and championship.
Note: A total of three enhancements that become increasingly rare. Especially when you become the champion of the Martial Arts Competition, earning the title of strongest below Grandmaster. The final profession enhancement might be a mysterious grand prize.
Bai Xiao took a deep breath, his spirit invigorated.
The Martial Arts Competition Martial Artist profession has finally arrived!
...
On the battle square, as the host continuously announced numbers.
Since 1 p.m. until now 2 p.m.
Ten contestants have already ascended to the stage for battle. The weakest among them is at the Senior Faction Master level, the strongest is a Transformation Realm Master, none of the Peak Faction Masters have been selected yet. Still, the battles between these martial artists offered the spectators plenty of excitement. After all, they were originally Gate Master Level figures from various sects, when masters fight each other, using trump cards and special moves, it makes for a thrilling watch.
However, throughout Yunshan Valley, both competitors and spectators know that the first five matches were just appetizers.
The main event is coming next!
On the battle square still filled with dust and mist.
A figure in a red outfit suddenly appeared.
"Next up, please welcome."
"Number twenty-five, White Eagle Republic, White Temple, Ronan!"
"Against..."
"Number eleven, Tianxia Federation, Dragon Elephant Hall Master, Bai Xiao!"
Suddenly, two formidable figures radiating peak aura slowly stood up from their respective positions, heading coldly and silently towards the battle square.
Instantly, a wave of discussion and chatter arose throughout Yunshan Valley.
Because the two competitors in their respective Secret Martial Worlds are quite renowned!
Genuine peak combat strength.
Figures at the First-class Sect Leader level.
At this very moment, they are about to fight!