An hour passed quickly. The figure disappeared into the room, and everything was ready. Now, they just had to wait for those people to fall into the trap. They never expected the Evil Spirit race to be so mad as to want to conquer all of the Divine Spirit Realm at once. So, they would use their plan to bury them and the traitors this time.
The Swordsman Grand Competition venue reopened. After a day of rest, the rules of the competition had changed slightly. The host stood on the competition stage. He was not the previous host, as Chen Tian's battle had been too much for him to bear. He would rather go back to his work and do it in peace.
The host was replaced by a young man holding a microphone. He shouted, "Welcome, everyone, to the Swordsman Grand Competition. This year's competition is a little different from previous years. We have changed the advancement system. I will now explain the new rules. The Swordsman Grand Competition will now have two tests. The first test requires all contestants to stand on the stage together. Various mechanisms will randomly erupt on the stage, and players will need to defend themselves. The mechanism will stop when fifty players remain on the stage."
"After the top fifty players are decided, the second test will be a free-for-all battle to determine the top ten. Players can use any means necessary. This competition is no different from a real battle. We urge players to participate actively. Now, we invite the top one hundred players to stand on the stage for the first test."
The host's voice was loud and echoed throughout the venue. The rules were now clear to the players. All they had to do was survive the first round to receive titles and rewards. This method of deciding the winners was quite fast. However, Chen Tian felt that it was unrealistic to eliminate players from the stage solely through mechanisms.
"Chen Tian, do you want to team up for the second round?"
"Me too! Me too!"
Hearing familiar voices, he nodded silently. It was good to have them both as combatants. They were on the same side anyway, so teaming up was fine.
Seeing that he didn't refuse, the two of them were overjoyed. With Chen Tian's help, their position in the top ten was secured. However, they didn't want to rely on him. In the second round, they had to achieve something and not drag him down. The rewards they had obtained through the quests had significantly increased their strength, and they even had some hidden trump cards.
Standing on the stage, the barrier was activated, trapping the players within. The host gave the order, and the next moment, continuous sounds erupted from the stage. Countless players were sent flying off the stage. The three of them twitched their mouths. This kind of mechanism was a joke; without any strength, they couldn't withstand it.
The stage was bombarded indiscriminately, and the intensity of the bombardment was no less than their self-created moves. Fine, he took back his previous words. This level of mechanism could indeed decide the top fifty players.
Continuous explosions occurred, and sometimes they would suddenly appear at one's feet. Players frantically defended themselves to avoid being blown off the stage.
Chen Tian came to Chen Shi Xue and Yun Shui Ying, forming a sword qi shield. He said calmly, "Your defenses are not strong enough. I will protect you."
Their barriers were not enough to withstand the explosions. As soon as he finished speaking, three beams of light erupted at their feet, and magnificent mushroom clouds rose. Safe and sound, Chen Shi Xue and Yun Shui Ying patted their chests. Fortunately, they had Chen Tian's shield; they really couldn't withstand this level of power.
It was truly as they said, realistic. The three of them stood on the stage. In terms of understanding sword qi, no one in the entire Divine Spirit Realm could surpass him. The strength of the sword qi barrier was unshakable. From behind, a killing intent surged. He turned around and saw the Berserk Sword Master. At this moment, the Berserk Sword Master had completely transformed into an Evil Spirit. He didn't know what means he had used to maintain the players' appearance and state. Their eyes, and even their faces, revealed their true nature.
"Chen Tian, just wait. You'll be buried here soon."
A telepathic voice appeared in his mind. He replied, "So it's you. It seems that the Divine Spirit Realm belongs to the four of you. Since you've appeared, the seal must have been broken by that traitor."
"Kill, kill! Kill!"
The voice disappeared. He was the only one who could hear this sound. Looking at the sky gradually darkening, the full-scale attack of the Evil Spirit race was coming.
He looked back at the players. Based on the player information sent by the official website earlier, it was still unknown whether these players could resist the full-scale attack of the Evil Spirit army. It didn't matter; he would act. If necessary, the data modification would be activated, making all players equal in combat strength, which would make it easier to resolve the battle when it happened.
Soon, fifty people remained on the stage. The intensity of the mechanisms was truly unbearable for players. Even if they survived the first wave, there was a second wave. It was simply torture.
"Good, now that the top fifty have been decided, the top ten will be determined. You can team up freely."
As the host's words fell, miserable cries erupted from the stage. Black energy shrouded the surrounding players, and a sinister voice said, "This world belongs to us Evil Spirits. Humans will be our puppets."
The players affected by the evil spirit energy lost consciousness one after another, and their bodies changed, becoming no different from zombies. This unexpected development shocked the host. No one else could have caused such a scene. The sky rumbled, and black lightning flashed, instantly being covered by black clouds.
"They're here."
"Chen Tian, what's here?"
"What's going on? We can't get out of here."
"No, something's wrong. Look at the sky, what is that!"
The black sky and clouds were not just clouds but black figures. The figures were so numerous that they looked like clouds. They were in groups, numbering in the hundreds of millions. Their bodies were completely black, just like the players on the stage.
Three figures stood above the Swordsman Grand Competition venue. Then, the leader spoke, "Kill. Leave no one inside. Eliminate everyone. After we finish here, we'll continue our advance."
The hordes of players behind them obeyed the order and began to attack the venue. A interface appeared before all the players, and they clenched their fists. It turned out to be a final quest!
The confrontation between players was what Chen Tian had arranged with the official website. The secrets behind this game should be kept hidden.
"Let's go."
"This is more than just a quest, isn't it? You and I are the same kind of people. I know this exists. I hope you can step forward and save this world."
"I will."
In an instant, the entire venue erupted into a world-ending battle. With a gentle wave of his hand on the stage, the Berserk Sword Master and the affected Evil Spirit players vanished.
Three figures headed towards Chen Tian, their target apparently him.
He was familiar with these arrivals, having dealt with them before. He was curious if the three of them had resurrected together.
The arrivals were the last three of the Nine Sons of the Evil Spirit.
The three figures surrounded him. They looked at the young man before them. He had the same appearance. Yes, it was him, the one they wanted to kill.
"Chen Tian, it seems that in this life, you have only just begun to cultivate. You cultivated so late, and it's only your own fault. You will be buried here today."
"Xie Ou, Xie Gui, Xie Shang, I didn't expect the three of you to resurrect together. Fortunately, I dealt with the other five earlier."
"You killed all of my elder brothers? Damn it!"
Xie Gui, as the third brother, became furious upon hearing that the other five had been killed.