The Unparalleled Sword Emperor

Each faction stepped forward to offer gifts, and over three hundred thousand Warriors below were left dumbfounded.

"Tsk tsk, really enviable, every year the birthday celebration attracts nearly all the supreme powers from the Barbaric Ancient Continent with their gifts!"

"Indeed, the Central Holy Nation, East Continent Academy, Sword God Family, Poison God Clan, all came personally to celebrate!"

"If only I could have so many great powers come to celebrate my birthday one day!"

"..."

Below, many Warriors saw so many others coming to celebrate and were filled with envy.

Clearly, the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures holds an extraordinary reputation and status on the Barbaric Ancient Continent to be able to attract so many Strong Ones to celebrate, which signifies not just a birthday but also a symbol of honor and strength.

At this moment, the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures laughed, "As a token of gratitude, I, the Old man, find pleasure in Martial Arts Competition, selecting the strongest one and specially crafting the most suitable weapon for them!"

When the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures said this, all the Warriors understood.

The Martial Arts Competition was about to begin.

This is also the reason why so many factions and Strong Ones came to celebrate here.

Winning the first place allows the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures to craft a weapon.

The Emperor Tribe, Sword Pavilion Clan, Jiuli Tribe, Wind and Snow Tribe were all here for this competition.

Though the Warriors from the Central Holy Nation, Sword God Family, East Continent Academy, and Poison God Clan were here to celebrate, sometimes they too would join the fight!

At this moment, Yan Long lightly laughed, "Venerable Lord, what are the rules for this year’s competition?"

Although Yan Long asked casually, he voiced what was on every Warrior’s mind.

The Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures chuckled softly, waved his hand, and the entire Heaven and Earth Lotus trembled slightly. Immediately, eight orbs of light rose from the center of the Lotus Platform.

As everyone looked closely, there was a lotus seed within each orb of light.

The Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures said softly, "These eight lotus seeds were specially refined by the Old man for this competition. Whenever a Warrior steps into an orb of light, they will enter the Void Arena within the lotus seed!"

"Warriors wishing to participate in the competition can directly enter the Void Arena within a lotus seed!"

"Each Void Arena can accommodate a hundred people, and once filled, it will close, and no more Warriors can enter!"

"Those who claim the first place on each Void Arena will hold a lotus seed!"

Once victories are determined on all eight Void Arenas, eight Warriors holding lotus seeds will face each other one-on-one, and the first in this birthday Martial Arts Competition will emerge from these eight!"

"Gentlemen, do you all understand the rules of the competition?"

The Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures said softly.

After explaining the rules, whispers and discussions buzzed among the Warriors atop the Heaven and Earth Lotus.

Shangguan Cun squinted his eyes and said in a low voice, "It seems that this competition is divided into two rounds, the first being within these eight lotus seeds’ Void Arenas!"

"At that time, a hundred people will participate, and ultimately only one Warrior can emerge holding a lotus seed!"

"When Warriors emerge from the Void Arena, the second round will begin!"

"This will be a one-on-one Martial Arts Competition!"

"This competition seems to be much more brutal than in previous years!"

Shangguan Cun said in a low voice.

Lin Bai naturally understood the bloody undertones implied in the rules.

"Why are this year’s rules so bloody?"

"Indeed, the first round on the Void Arenas involves a hundred people participating, and at that time, it would likely be a scene of a hundred-man bloodbath!"

"Comparing to previous years’ competitions, this one is indeed much bloodier!"

"It seems that last year’s competition was just one-on-one matchups!"

"..."

Upon hearing the rules, many Warriors started discussing fervently.

Tribes across the Southern Continent also began calculating the odds for this competition in secret.

"It would be best not to be placed on the same Void Arena as Yan Ji or Su Tingzong, otherwise it would be like seeking death!"

"That’s right, we must avoid these two legendary talents!"

Many Warriors decided they must avoid Yan Ji and Su Tingzong!

Having waited long enough, the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures asked again, "If those intending to participate in the competition have no further questions, you may choose your Void Arena and proceed to enter!"

"Someone, bring the wine!"

The Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures sat contently on the Cloud Top, calling with a smile.

Immediately, envoys brought forward fine wine.

"Here it comes, Blaze Wine is here!" Shangguan Cun said excitedly.

A jar of wine flew onto Lin Bai’s table.

Shangguan Cun eagerly opened the wine jar, pouring out a liquid that resembled blood into his cup, seemingly with red flames flickering within.

"Brother Lin, have a taste, this is a fine wine!" Shangguan Cun said with a smile.

Lin Bai picked up the cup, taking a gentle sip. Although Lin Bai wasn’t fond of drinking, he could appreciate that this was a rare vintage.

But at that moment, Lin Bai’s gaze was focused on the scene.

As the Venerable Lord of Thousands Treasures announced that Warriors could enter the Void Arena, the entire place fell silent, with no one stepping forward into the arenas.

"Why isn’t anyone moving?" Lin Bai frowned and asked.

Ye Suxin whispered, "They probably don’t want to end up in the same area as Su Tingzong and Yan Ji, so they’re planning to wait until Yan Ji, Su Tingzong, and other Strong Ones have chosen before making their decision!"

Lin Bai shook his head and said, "Actually, it doesn’t matter; they will meet sooner or later anyway!"

After a long wait, no one was able to choose a Void Arena.

At this point, Yan Ji stood up from his seat, smiled wryly, and said, "Since everyone is hesitating, let me be the first, I’ll choose this Void Arena!"

Saying this, Yan Ji flew from his seat, landed on the Lotus Platform, selected one orb of light, and as he stepped forward, his figure disappeared into it.

After Yan Ji made his choice, Su Tingzong stepped forward expressionlessly, choosing a different Void Arena from Yan Ji’s.

Immediately, the eight Void Arenas were each occupied by either Su Tingzong or Yan Ji.

Now there were only six left.

"I’ll take this one!" Li Can stepped out after Yan Ji and Su Tingzong made their choices, selecting the third Void Arena.

Feng Siyun chuckled lightly and made his choice as well.

The bald elder from the Tianji tribe chuckled, "Now that Li Can, Yan Ji, Su Tingzong, and Feng Siyun have all chosen different Void Arenas, you three best not clash with each other, go pick your own three Void Arenas!"

Immediately, behind the bald elder, Liu Yuan, Scholar Ye Jing, and the violent-tempered woman Qin Yijun each selected a Void Arena.

In an instant, seven Strong Ones had chosen among the eight Void Arenas!

Only one Void Arena remained!