novelraw Chapter 471 - 467: Qualification Competition Begins
Chapter 471 - 467: Qualification Competition Begins
Looking at the Inner Armor in front of him, a line of small purple text appeared: [Resilient Protective Inner Armor].
Shen Han felt slightly moved.
At least the Star Tower truly regarded him as one of their own.
"Take it quickly, but don’t spread the word about this.
I don’t have that many Inner Armors to give away. If other disciples find out, they might say I, as the Sect Leader, am being unfair."
Yu Chou chuckled, speaking in a joking tone.
After hesitating for a moment, Shen Han did not accept the Inner Armor.
He loosened his clothing slightly, revealing the Inner Armor he was already wearing.
"Thank you for the Sect Leader’s kindness, but I am already wearing an Inner Armor, so there should be no issue with safety.
Your concern for me is something I will surely remember.
In this qualification competition, I will take good care of my safety, so please rest assured, Sect Leader."
Shen Han spoke with great certainty, hoping to ease the Sect Leader’s worries.
Seeing Shen Han so resolutely, Yu Chou, after some thought, nodded as well.
"Alright then, as long as you know to take care of yourself.
It’s okay to lose in this qualification competition, but don’t get injured, in case it harms your foundation.
Numerous geniuses in the world have ruined their foundations in these competitions, and their lives were ruined forever."
"I understand, please rest assured, Sect Leader."
With that, Shen Han finally took his leave.
In truth, Yu Chou had this concern for a reason.
Generally, when disciples spar, they tend to show some restraint.
They aren’t enemies, so when victory is assured, they usually hold back.
The one who is about to lose won’t act recklessly either, and will admit defeat when necessary.
However, this time it is different for Shen Han.
Many disciples from Cangxuan Valley are likely here with specific directives.
Valley Master Yue Bugong is probably aiming to have them deal with Shen Han.
There’s also Zheng Changnian, who had previous grievances with Shen Han.
With all these conflicts accumulated, he is bound to make a move against Shen Han.
Shen Han returned to his original position.
Occasionally, fellow disciples from the Star Tower would come by to express their concern for Shen Han.
When Shen Han first joined the Star Tower, he did so with great fanfare, severely embarrassing Cangxuan Valley.
Many people are aware of this incident.
They can naturally guess that this time, Cangxuan Valley is sure to make a move against Shen Han.
Two days and one night passed, and they finally reached the location of the qualification competition.
This place is a mountain range in the Northwest Domain, known as Spring Mountain.
Now in the current season, with summer about to begin, the spring scenery of Spring Mountain has completely changed.
The entire mountain is lush green, a sign of summer’s abundance.
The Spring Mountain Range isn’t very large, stretching only about thirty miles.
And this qualification competition is to be held in this area of Spring Mountain.
This qualification competition is not only attended by the major sects of the Northern Three Domains, but also by many medium and small sects.
Generally speaking, out of twenty-five spots, at most one person is not from a major sect in the Northern Three Domains.
Most small sects are just accompanying.
Unless by sheer luck, a small sect produces a once-in-a-century genius.
The odds of that are extremely low, perhaps once in a century.
At the foot of Spring Mountain, each sect has started setting up their camps.
The eight major sects of the Northern Three Domains naturally take the front, while the small sects tactfully position themselves at the back.
Whether intentionally or not, Cangxuan Valley’s camp is situated just to the right of the Star Tower.
Speaking of sect strength, Cangxuan Valley naturally has a slight edge.
But the Star Tower isn’t afraid of them either.
After all, competitions like these depend on performance.
The Star Tower isn’t devoid of talented disciples.
Tomorrow marks the official start of the qualification competition.
It was still early, so Hall Master Li Li gathered all the disciples of the Star Tower together.
"I believe everyone is already familiar with the rules of the qualification competition, right?
Even though you may think I’m nagging, as your Hall Master, I must emphasize them once again.
The final results of the qualification competition will be based on the top twenty-five individuals by score.
Don’t challenge others on a whim and waste your energy and strength.
Be purposeful and strategic.
It has happened before when someone clearly strong enough to qualify missed the opportunity because they rashly challenged others.
Of course, if you are merely seeking experience, it doesn’t matter.
Disciples aiming for qualification, keep your pace steady.
When your ranking is within the top twenty, you can hold back and wait for a critical moment to challenge others."
Many disciples did not pay heed to Hall Master Li Li’s emphasis.
After all, many of them were not first-timers.
The rules of this competition are not complicated, and Shen Han already understood them before coming.
The qualification competition officially begins at 7:00 AM tomorrow.
Once announced, disciples can enter the Spring Mountain Range.
According to the rules, disciples can choose their timing to enter the Spring Mountain Range.
Within the mountains, they earn one point for every two-hour period.
If one stays in the Spring Mountain Range for a full day, they earn twelve points.
The competition lasts three days, adding to the five starting points.
By entering the range from the start, one can earn a total of forty-one points.
If the competition is intense, the strong may continuously scavenge points, making it possible to still qualify with forty-one points.
However, if challenged and defeated by an opponent, all points go to the opponent.
The defeated must rest outside for twelve two-hour periods before re-entering.
Essentially, once you lose, it’s tough to regain the chance to qualify.
The rules still require one-on-one duels.
No sneak attacks are allowed.
Challenges must be formally initiated.
If an opponent wishes to forfeit during a duel, they can simply escape the Spring Mountain Range.
Throughout the competition, strong individuals from each sect will be watching.
Anyone seen interfering in a duel will automatically be disqualified.
This competition’s rules are quite ordinary.
Shen Han briefly reviewed them and already understood.
The rules do not specify consequences for injuring an opponent.
It’s mutually understood that no one will go to extremes.
After Hall Master Li Li finished speaking, she let everyone relax as they wish but warned not to wander far.
Shen Han wandered around the camp.
By chance, he saw the people from Cangxuan Valley.
Seeing Shen Han, Guan Yutang and Zheng Changye’s faces lit up with delight.
Quickly, Zheng Changye walked briskly into the camp.
Soon, Zheng Changnian and Ying Jiu came out.
Confirming it was Shen Han, Zheng Changnian seemed to look somewhat relieved, glancing at Shen Han with a smile.
It’s unclear what the meaning of his smile was.