The morning sun had just risen, shedding a pale golden light over the forest.
A vast arena had already been constructed. It was made from precious stone materials, and its surroundings were covered in symbols. It was quite extraordinary.
In front of the ring, a towering viewing platform had also been built, and there were ten gold-threaded Nanmu chairs on it, giving off an oppressive air of nobility.
This was the place reserved for the ten judges.
The arena was the place where the participants could display their skills.
At this moment, the remaining Symbol Masters who had passed through many rounds of selection were standing on the arena, waiting excitedly or nervously.
Firstly, they were waiting for the competition to begin. Secondly, they were waiting for the judges to arrive.
In this era where the Talisman Taoism Great Grandmaster was a legend, the Great Master was the highest achievement in Talisman Taoism. It was a real achievement, unlike the Great Grandmaster.
Therefore, to any Symbol Master, the Grandmaster Realm was the lifelong goal to strive for. In next to no time, they would be able to meet 10 talisman formation grandmasters, so how could they not be excited? How could he not look forward to it?
Even though they were elites amongst elites, they still felt respect and even adoration towards talisman formation grandmasters.
Therefore, many Symbol Masters raised their heads and waited quietly.
Half an hour later, the first Grandmaster entered the arena. His expression was indifferent, and he had white hair and a white beard. Based on his temperament alone, he could be said to have the demeanor of an immortal.
It was Ning Feng.
Behind him, four Grandmasters entered in a line. Without exception, they were all famous people.
Because of that, the crowd was boiling. Whether it was the contestants or the audience, they were all excited at that moment.
Those were five Talisman Grand Masters!
Every single one of them was high above and rarely seen. Yet right now, all five of them were here. How could everyone not be excited?
Even the Master-level contestants couldn't help but be excited.
It was the same for the second Luo Xue.
Although she was ambitious and swore to surpass Diwu Fengtian, a Super Martial Grandmaster, a Grandmaster was still unreachable in her eyes.
Therefore, she stared at Ning Feng and the other grandmasters without blinking. Her eyes shone with excitement and admiration. Especially when the other five Grandmasters entered the arena, she was even more excited.
Everyone present felt the same way.
There were 10 judges in every single competition, five from the Talisman Tower, and five independent talisman formation grandmasters to display fairness. Compared to the grandmasters of the Talisman Tower, the independent grandmasters were undoubtedly more popular.
Because from a certain point of view, independent grandmasters represented fairness, and they existed especially for the sake of going against the shady dealings of the Talisman Tower.
On the other hand, all of these grandmasters were renowned figures. Even though they didn't join the Talisman Tower, every single one of them were renowned existences in the circle of the Dao of Talismans, and they received the reverence of all.
Therefore, when the five freelance Symbol Masters walked into the Battle Viewing Platform, the crowd instantly burst into enthusiastic cheers.
"Look, that's Master Wu. He's a renowned Grandmaster with unfathomable attainments in Talisman Taoism."
"Master Zhou actually came as well. His attainments in Talisman Dao are publicly acknowledged to be powerful."
"They are all familiar faces. Wait, who is the last one? Why is he so young? "
Everyone spoke one after another, their words filled with excitement and respect. However, when they saw the last handsome man, everyone was stunned.
Firstly, she had never seen him before. Secondly, he was too young. Standing among the group of white-haired old men, he was like a crane among a flock of chickens, so outstanding, so extraordinary.
The 2nd Luo Xue was even more dumbstruck by this.
She'd met the first four freelance grandmasters, and she knew that all of them possessed profound attainments. So she was extremely excited. However, when she saw the last person, her excitement instantly transformed into disbelief.
"Isn't … isn't this that fellow from a few days ago that didn't know what was good for him?"
The 2nd Luo Xue's eyes opened wide, and she cried out involuntarily. "Why has he appeared on the Battle Viewing Platform?"
"Of course! Someone that can appear on the Battle Viewing Platform is naturally a judge. What's so strange about that?" Someone heard the latter half of what the young woman said and replied with disdain.
This question was truly too stupid. At this moment, there was only a single type of person that could appear on the Battle Viewing Platform, and it was a judge.
In other words, it was a Talisman Formation Grandmaster!
The 2nd Luo Xue realized this as well, but she still felt it was difficult to believe.
That fellow that doesn't know what's good for him is actually a Talisman Formation Grandmaster?
And he's even a judge of this year's competition?!
The 2nd Luo Xue was shocked to the extreme, and she was unable to believe the scene before her eyes. But the facts were placed before her, and no one could deny it.
This caused her to suddenly feel that she was a joke, a huge joke!
She wanted to take a grandmaster as her apprentice. If this wasn't a joke, then what was? If this gets out, everyone will laugh their heads off!
"No wonder he didn't know whether to laugh or cry. No wonder he said I didn't have the right. I really didn't have the right."
The 2nd Luo Xue was full of bitterness and shame. Thinking about what she said to Ling Xian, especially the words "you will regret it", she wanted to find a hole to hide in.
A master wanted to take a grandmaster as his apprentice, and after being rejected, he told the grandmaster that he didn't know what was good for him and that he would regret it. How laughable was this?
"The 2nd Luo Xue, you truly are a joke."
The young woman smiled bitterly. Her arrogance had completely disappeared at this moment, and what replaced it was bitterness and shame.
Just like that, she stared at Ling Xian with all sorts of feelings and emotions.
Ling Xian sensed this. When he saw the 2nd Luo Xue, he was a little surprised as well. But after thinking about it, he understood.
The competition was far too attractive. For someone like the 2nd Luo Xue, who was talented and capable, naturally wanted to compete.
"She must have suffered a terrible blow at this moment."
Ling Xian shook his head softly. He had no intention of hurting the 2nd Luo Xue. It was purely a coincidence.
This coincidence did hurt the 2nd Luo Xue quite a bit.
Thinking about what she said to Ling Xian, the 2nd Luo Xue wanted to find a hole to hide in. She was too ashamed to face anyone.
"I hope she won't be hurt too badly."
Ling Xian shook his head helplessly. Then, he sat down on a chair in the corner and waited for the competition to begin.
Before he came, he had already decided that no matter how many shady dealings there were, it had nothing to do with him. He only cared about the talismans inside the tower.
Therefore, he decided to meddle and quietly wait for the competition to end.
The moment he saw Ling Xian, Ning Feng's eyes filled with hatred. But there was nothing he could do.
The other independent Talisman Masters were curious. They didn't think such a young judge would appear in this year's competition.
However, they didn't go up to talk. They all sat down and waited for the competition to begin.
Just like that, time passed by little by little.
After half an hour, Ning Feng stood up and announced the start of the competition. Then, he told the participants the rules of the first round.
The rules were simple. Every participant only needed to draw a talisman on the spot. The rest was up to the judges.
As long as the judges approve of the talisman drawn by a person, then that person will pass and enter the next round.
In this round, only 50 Talisman Masters will remain. In other words, one judge will have five spots. Whether or not they can impress the judges will depend on the participant's abilities.
Therefore, when the competitors began to brew, the judges all focused their eyes in all directions.
Only one person was an exception – Ling Xian.
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