novelraw Chapter 45: Jiang Man is using all his ultimate moves; it seems he won't be able to hold out for long
Chapter 45: Jiang Man is using all his ultimate moves; it seems he won't be able to hold out for long
Previously, it had always been updating paper.
It contained accurate information and cultivation requirements.
Now the paper was not being updated.
Instead, the rankings and scores were being updated.
Because the cultivation plan had become useless.
At least it had no use today.
After the scores appeared, a new round of assessments would begin.
Combat practice.
Currently, only five people in the Sixth Courtyard qualified.
It was unknown if others would reach sixty points this time.Soon, Jiang Man saw the rankings on the list.
First place: Jiang Man, sixty-seven points.
Second place: Luo Xuan, sixty-four points.
Third place: Fang Yong, sixty-four points.
Fourth place: Chang Qiwen, sixty-one points.
Fifth place: Cheng Yu, sixty points.
Jiang Man was somewhat surprised.
Second and third place had tied scores.
"I'm last again," Little Fatty said dejectedly.
He had gone from second-to-last to fifth-to-last, and now he was back to second-to-last.
It wasn't that he wasn't working hard, but that he was working too hard.
This caused everyone else to push themselves desperately.
So those who were about to advance had directly advanced to the Third Level of Qi Refinement.
Actually, he was close too, but...
Time wouldn't wait for him.
Everyone had been pushing too hard recently.
"At least you're not last place," Jiang Man comforted him. "Your score is still something for last place to look up to."
Little Fatty looked at the last place student.
Last place: Xue You, twenty-one points.
Second-to-last: Gao Yao, twenty-two points.
"Does one point really count as looking up to?" Little Fatty looked at Jiang Man, then said admiringly, "Brother Jiang, how did you manage to get such a high score of sixty-seven?"
"Sixth Level of Qi Refinement, eighth level of Qi Refinement Method, eighth level of Blood Energy Method, and third level of Visualization Method will do it," Jiang Man said casually.
Little Fatty: "......"
Jiang Man felt some regret that he hadn't broken through to the Seventh Level of Qi Refinement.
It was more difficult than he had expected.
There was actually a bottleneck, but fortunately he could break through it by improving his physical body and mental power.
With the ninth level of Blood Qi Method and thirteenth level of Visualization Method supporting him, the bottleneck only delayed his advancement.
It couldn't block his path.
It was a pity he hadn't managed to advance on this day.
He could only fight bitterly.
He had asked Old Yellow Ox last night and could more or less confirm his advantages.
"Only the top five are qualified to compete, then we'll draw lots..." Teacher Zhao began explaining the rules.
Five people would advance to four, then the four would compete for the top two spots.
First round: drawing lots, one person gets a bye.
Two matches produce two winners who advance.
The two losers fight again, the winner advances, and the loser fights against the person who got the bye, with the winner advancing.
Then the four people draw lots again.
Two matches produce two losers, and the two losers who are dissatisfied can fight each other, with the winner having the right to challenge an opponent they haven't fought yet.
If they win, they can replace that person and get the qualification.
The loser can continue to challenge the other winner.
This way, the combat practice can be completely concluded.
And all matches must be completed within one day.
Fair, but also unfair.
Especially the first elimination.
Someone who has lost twice still has to compete against the person who got the bye.
In terms of consumption, it's indeed unfair.
But in terms of opportunity, it's fair, because one loss doesn't mean much.
You can always try again.
And while the person who gets the bye has good luck, they only have one chance - once they lose, they're directly eliminated.
"A bit complicated," Little Fatty said.
"It's not complicated. It just means that if you lose, you can still fight other losers. To advance in the first round, you only need to win once.
"And in the finals, as long as you win two matches, you're definitely through," Song Qing explained.
Jiang Man also found it complicated, but had no particular thoughts about it.
First, they would draw lots.
Immediately, the remaining people stepped back.
Only Jiang Man and the other four remained in the center of the courtyard.
Teacher Zhao took out a lot tube and said, "There are five lots total. Draw according to your rankings."
Jiang Man went up first, with Luo Xuan following closely behind.
Soon, everyone had drawn their lots.
"Report them," Teacher Zhao said, looking at Jiang Man and the others.
He was also shocked by Jiang Man's progress.
His foundation was much stronger than before.
He had misjudged him.
"Number one," Jiang Man said.
"Number two," Luo Xuan said.
"Number one," Fang Yong said.
"Number two," Chang Qiwen said.
Cheng Yu showed her lot and said, "Empty."
Everyone was somewhat surprised that Cheng Yu had gotten the bye.
The latter was also extremely surprised in her heart.
She hadn't expected to be this lucky.
According to her plan, she had already advanced to the finals.
Jiang Man looked at Fang Yong.
The other also looked over.
Their eyes met, both wanting to defeat the other.
Was there any grievance between them?
A little, but not much.
But Jiang Man thought the other was quite foolish, yet when he saw those techniques, he also thought the other was quite impressive.
He actually knew some techniques from all the major families.
Rows of ninth levels and sixth levels were definitely not something ordinary people could achieve.
Afterward, the other three people withdrew.
Only Jiang Man and Fang Yong remained.
Zhao Leming activated the formation and said, "During combat practice, you cannot take pills. If you want to take them, do it now. Additionally, you cannot use magical treasures.
"Talismans cannot exceed the Sixth Level of Qi Refinement.
"If there are no problems, you can begin at any time."
"I have no problems," Jiang Man said.
He didn't have any of those things.
But with these restrictions, poor people would have opportunities.
Without restrictions, poor people would basically have no chance.
"I also have no problems," Fang Yong said.
"Then begin," Zhao Leming said.
Rumbling sounds were already coming from other places, indicating that fights had already started.
Jiang Man looked at Fang Yong and said, "My apologies."
Fang Yong returned the courtesy: "I hope your combat skills are also strong."
The moment his words fell, Jiang Man took a step forward.
Immediately, dragon roars were heard.
Golden dragons emerged from around Jiang Man's body.
Nine golden dragons rushed out roaring, and instantly Jiang Man quickly appeared before Fang Yong, striking with one palm while the remaining golden dragons roared toward him.
Boom!
Fang Yong's pupils contracted, then he reached out and blocked Jiang Man's strike with his arm, his entire body sent flying backward but not losing balance.
During the process, Hundred Battles Method activated, with aerial armor materializing on his body.
Then he struck out with six palms.
Six Harmonies Palm.
Boom!
The golden dragons decreased one by one.
Jiang Man didn't mind, instead stomping his foot on the ground.
Boom!
The earth shook.
Torrent Collapse Technique.
Crack, bang!
Cracks extended to beneath Fang Yong's feet, and ground spikes suddenly appeared, attacking upward.
Green smoke appeared around Fang Yong's body, directly dodging the attack.
At this moment, Jiang Man had already arrived before him.
Six palms struck out.
Six Harmonies Palm.
Fang Yong reached out his hand, and when it touched the Six Harmonies Palm, water flow appeared.
Guiding the Six Harmonies Palm to change direction.
Even some of the force was reflected back.
Jiang Man wasn't surprised either, activating Three Talents Force again and striking out with Six Harmonies Palm.
He didn't dodge, just pressed forward forcefully.
Fang Yong was quite surprised, having thought Jiang Man would dodge before attacking again.
But he didn't mind either, striking out with one palm, Empty Force Palm.
It directly penetrated the Six Harmonies Palm and struck toward Jiang Man.
At this moment, Jiang Man transformed into green smoke, dodging this strike.
Immediately after, nine dragons emerged together, attacking again.
The two went back and forth, neither giving any ground.
While attacking together, they also had to dodge attacks.
Fang Yong relied on experience to dodge, while Jiang Man relied entirely on Green Smoke Prelude.
Their techniques continuously lit up, one after another without end.
Their figures disappeared and reappeared.
"Jiang Man's opening moves are six palms, nine dragons, green smoke, ground collapse, three forces - all his strongest techniques," Master Fu said as he walked in from outside. "He wants to use this pressure to defeat Fang Yong."
"Unfortunately, it won't work. If it were Chang Qiwen or the others, maybe, but this method will only make him quickly exhausted. He'll be defeated before long. At most, one incense stick's time," Teacher Zhao said.
One incense stick's time passed.
Nine dragons emerged together, six palms flew simultaneously.
Zhao Leming was somewhat surprised: "It seems he can hold on, but at most another half incense stick's time."
Another incense stick's time passed.
Torrent collapse surged, green smoke spread, nine dragons emerged together, nine dragons emerged together.
Zhao Leming: "......"
What's going on?