At nine o 'clock in the morning, the Da Xia Martial Arts Union's Hangzhou division's preliminary round officially began.
There was no cumbersome pre-match ceremony. After the host announced the start of the competition, the first group of eighteen contestants from the youth division stepped onto the nine arenas at the same time.
They wore martial arts suits of different colors and donned a full set of protective gear. Amidst the thunderous cheers of the audience, they waved their wooden swords and engaged in an intense duel.
The protective gear worn by the contestants was equipped with sensors. Once they were hit, the corresponding indicator light would be triggered. Then, the on-site referee would determine the outcome of the duel.
The red lights flashed as contestants were defeated one after another. The first match only took a few minutes to end. The fastest match ended in less than five seconds.
It was almost an instant kill with a single slash!
Following that, the second group of contestants stepped onto the arena for the second match.
"My biggest dream in the past …"
Shang Yulin looked at the young men and women fighting on the arena and said emotionally, "It's to be able to participate in the Wu Meng Tournament and get into the top 100 in the country."
Although her biggest dream did not sound like much, being able to enter the top 100 in the country was already an impressive achievement. After all, the number of contestants who participated in the Martial Arts Union Tournament each year was in the eight digits.
Most of them were eliminated in the preliminaries and semi-finals of the division. Those who could make it through the elimination rounds to the division finals were considered experts, not to mention the national finals.
Zuo Yi smiled and said, "I'm sorry that you didn't have the chance to realize your dream."
Dojo masters and instructors were not restricted from participating in the Wu Meng Tournament, but Extraordinaires were not allowed. Otherwise, there would be no way to compete.
Shang Yulin was already a Extraordinaire.
Shang Yulin could not help but roll her eyes at him coquettishly and said, "I hope Jiaojiao can help me realize my dream."
Zuo Yi shook his head. "She's still far from it …"
Shang Yulin's lips curled into a smile. "Not necessarily. I gave her special training during the winter break!"
Zuo Yi could not help but laugh.
He did not doubt Shang Yulin's ability. Speaking of which, did Wang Jiaojiao really have a chance of winning?
The third group, the fourth group, the fifth group …
Time ticked by, and one match after another ended.
When it was almost ten o 'clock, the ninth group of contestants stepped onto the arena!
"Sister Jiaojiao!"
The Bao 'er saw Wang Jiaojiao appear in the arena. She grabbed Zuo Yi's hand as if she had discovered a new world and shouted Jiao' er a long's' as she shouted shouted, "Sister Jiao jiao's's's!"
She's's's's's's's's's's's's's''s's's's's's's's's's's's Wu.
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Of course Of '''s Of Of them's's' '''s's', ''s's's's's Of''s's' '' '' '' '' '
Zuo Yi used his spiritual power to transmit these two sentences, which was similar to the "Secret Telepathy" commonly seen in martial arts novels.
Wang Jiaojiao, who had just stepped onto the stage, shuddered. She subconsciously turned her head to look at Zuo Yi and Bao'er.
"Sister Jiaojiao!"
The Bao'er jumped up and waved at her excitedly. "Here, here, here …"
This time, Wang Jiaojiao saw it!
She immediately showed a big smile, clenched her fist and waved it twice, looking full of vitality.
The time limit for the preliminary round was very tight. After going on stage, both sides entered the final countdown.
He only had twenty seconds to prepare.
Wang Jiaojiao calmed herself down and turned her gaze to her opponent.
Contestant 0087.
The martial arts competition was only based on age and gender. There was no weight or height restriction. Wang Jiaojiao's opponent was the same age as her, but her height and physique completely crushed her. The two of them were not on the same level in terms of physique.
Facing such an opponent, it was impossible for Wang Jiaojiao not to feel the slightest bit of fear. After all, it was her first time participating in a swordsmanship competition. In the past, she had only sparred with others in the martial arts hall. She had no experience in a big competition.
The atmosphere here was completely different from the atmosphere in the martial arts hall. People with weak willpower would not be able to stand steadily on the stage. Contestant 0087 held the wooden sword with a fierce look in her eyes. She looked like she was going to eat Wang Jiaojiao alive!
For a moment, Wang Jiaojiao wanted to throw down her sword and admit defeat. Her opponent's eyes were too scary.
However, Zuo Yi, Bao'er, and Shang Yulin were watching her from the audience. Zuo Yi's''s' ''s' ''s' '' was still lingering in her ears. "Bao'er is cheering for you …"
She wants you to win!
Wang Jiaojiao's heart suddenly surged with courage. She bravely looked straight at her opponent and also clenched the wooden sword in her hand.
Zuo Yi saw the change in Wang Jiaojiao's expression completely.
He couldn't help but nod.
In fact, with Zuo Yi's methods, it was very easy for him to let Wang Jiaojiao win. He could come up with at least five methods.
Even if it was the simplest method, Zuo Yi wouldn't use it.
This was because such an action went against his beliefs.
Wang Jiaojiao had the courage to face a strong opponent. Even if she lost the competition, it was still worth looking forward to!
3，2，1，0！
The countdown ended.
"Kill!"
Contestant 0087 suddenly let out a thunderous roar. She rushed toward Wang Jiaojiao like a humanoid female tyrannosaurus rex. Her huge feet heavily stomped on the ground, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly.
In a breath's time, she closed in on Wang Jiaojiao. She raised her wooden sword and chopped down on Wang Jiaojiao's head!
A shout, a rush, and a slash, all in one breath!
A second ago, Wang Jiaojiao's mind went blank.
Her opponent's method of attack was completely out of her expectations. She was stunned.
However, Wang Jiaojiao didn't stop breathing. Her Giant Dragon Breathing Technique was already at the entry level. It was integrated into her daily life. She didn't need to control it to follow the technique naturally.
In a breath's time, Wang Jiaojiao broke free from the pressure exerted by her opponent and regained control of her body.
Her consciousness was highly focused. There was no fear or panic. The moment the wooden sword was about to reach her head, she suddenly took a step to the right and narrowly avoided her opponent's winning blow.
Pa!
The wooden sword in Wang Jiaojiao's hand slashed down at the same time. Like lightning, it struck her opponent's bucket-like waist.
Di!
Accompanied by a crisp sound, a red light on the side of the arena suddenly lit up. The light was dazzling.
The referee immediately raised the flag and shouted, "Contestant 0076 wins!"
Contestant 0076 was Wang Jiaojiao's number!
Contestant 0087 staggered forward a few steps. She turned her head and looked at Wang Jiaojiao with an incredulous expression.
Wang Jiaojiao was stunned for a second. She immediately realized that she had won.
She suddenly turned around and made a victory sign to Zuo Yi, Bao'er, and Shang Yulin who were sitting in the audience.
(^ - ^) V!
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