Whoosh!
As another ten minutes passed, everyone in the Lu Li space began to approach their limits. With sounds of piercing through the air, the number of people in the Lu Li space rapidly decreased.
Li Xuan, who had his eyes gently closed, suddenly felt his body lighten, and a suction force surged towards him. As a sensation of being pulled away spread through his entire body, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes.
What met his gaze was the Luoyang plaza.
"Congratulations, you have successfully entered the top one hundred." Li Tieyi said, looking at the hundred figures, including Li Xuan, with satisfaction.
As only one hundred contestants remained in the Lu Li space, Li Tieyi and the others once again intervened to stop it. After all, this physical trial was only for the top one hundred spots to enter the finals.
"The one hundred contestants who last the longest in the physical trial each receive ten points. Now, everyone, rest for a quarter of an hour, and then the spiritual soul trial will commence. Similarly, only the top one hundred contestants will be selected in the spiritual soul trial. We hope everyone will continue to strive."
After Li Tieyi finished speaking, he retreated.
As Li Tieyi's voice faded, everyone on the Luoyang plaza sat down cross-legged to adjust their breathing.
At this moment, as Li Xuan was about to close his eyes to recuperate, he suddenly felt a fluctuation of energy emanating from in front of him. Sensing this, Li Xuan's eyes snapped open. What he saw was Li Mingkai walking towards him.
"Haha, Brother Li, you are indeed skilled beyond your apparent abilities. During the physical trial, you didn't seem nervous at all. Your mastery of the physical body must be superb," Li Mingkai said, then also sat down cross-legged.
Li Xuan smiled slightly at his words, "Brother Li, you also lasted until the end. Speaking of which, your physical prowess is not low either."
Li Xuan's physical body had already reached the Transcendent Realm, achieving a state of returning to simplicity. To outsiders, it was naturally impossible to discern anything. Moreover, in this physical trial, Li Xuan had only used less than the strength of the Unyielding Realm.
Li Mingkai immediately shook his head with a wry smile, "If those guys hadn't given up, I might not have made it into the top one hundred."
Li Xuan smiled at this, then asked, "Regardless, you persevered. To stand out among these over a hundred thousand young talents, Brother Li, if you didn't have some skills, how could you have lasted? However, Brother Li, what's the use of these points? It seems the competition rules haven't specified."
Li Mingkai was surprised, "Brother Li, you actually don't know the use of these points? On this Hun Tian Continent, the points for the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking are known to everyone."
"These Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking points determine how long one can stay in the Heavenly Machine Pavilion after entering the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking. Even if one doesn't rank within the top fifty-six on the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking, they can exchange the points for treasures of equal value from the Heavenly Machine Pavilion. In essence, these points are extremely precious."
"You must know that the Heavenly Machine Pavilion is where the past patriarchs have passed away. The Six Great Families and the Four Hidden Sects have also placed many cultivation methods and spirit weapons within. Just our Li family alone has contributed no less than ten divine spirit weapons. You can imagine how many treasures are within."
"However, these Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking points are not exclusively for the top one hundred contestants in the four stages. All participating contestants who manage to enter the top one thousand will also receive three points. These are immutable rules since the beginning of the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking competition."
Li Mingkai paused and looked at Li Xuan curiously, "Brother Li, you actually don't know the purpose of the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking points. Are you a disciple who has come out of seclusion from the deep mountains and old forests?"
Li Xuan chuckled wryly and then asked, "You've actually guessed correctly. I did come out of the deep mountains and old forests. But I didn't expect these points to have such a use. If that's the case, how long can one stay in the Heavenly Machine Pavilion if they score ten points in all four stages?"
Li Mingkai replied, "Generally speaking, a contestant who can earn forty points can stay in the Heavenly Machine Pavilion for four months. Those who can make it onto the Heavenly Extremity Divine Ranking in the final finals can stay in the Heavenly Machine Pavilion for six months."
"Adding these up, one can stay in the Heavenly Machine Pavilion for a year. Brother Li, do not underestimate this year. Even the lowest-ranked entry on the list can obtain a Chaotic Spiritual Mark."
"Chaotic Spiritual Mark? What is that?" Li Xuan was stunned and looked at Li Mingkai again, asking.
Li Mingkai was taken aback, examining Li Xuan as if he were a rare monster, then shook his head, "Brother Li, Brother Li, I am starting to believe you truly came from the deep mountains and old forests. You actually don't even know what a Chaotic Spiritual Mark is."
Li Xuan touched his nose without confirming or denying, then said, "Didn't I just admit it? Tell me, what is this Chaotic Spiritual Mark?"
Li Mingkai sighed, "This Chaotic Spiritual Mark is something that can increase one's cultivation speed."
"Let me put it this way, if a spirit master can cultivate from the early stage of the Divine End Realm to the middle stage of the Divine End Realm within a year, then with this Chaotic Spiritual Mark, the time can be shortened to ten months. If there are two Chaotic Spiritual Marks, the time can be shortened to eight months."
"More importantly, during this time, no spirit stones or resources are needed."
Li Xuan's face also showed shock, "If that's the case, then if one can obtain six Chaotic Spiritual Marks, won't their cultivation speed be even more terrifying?"
Li Mingkai shook his head, chuckling wryly, "Brother Li, your thinking is not wrong. Throughout history, no one has ever obtained more than four Chaotic Spiritual Marks. Furthermore, Chaotic Spiritual Marks can only be stacked up to four times."
"Additionally, Chaotic Spiritual Marks can also be used to enter the Chaotic Tomb to cultivate, avoiding the erosion of the chaotic storms."
"Uh, Brother Li, this Chaotic Tomb..." Li Xuan was stunned again, then looked at Li Mingkai somewhat sheepishly.
Seeing this, Li Mingkai immediately waved his hand and said, "I know you don't know what the Chaotic Tomb is, right? The Chaotic Tomb is a chaotic land on our Hun Tian Continent. Its location is about two thousand li past Dan Yang City."
"Although the Chaotic Tomb is a chaotic place, it is also extremely suitable for spirit masters to cultivate. However, the chaotic storms within are extremely terrifying, and it is difficult to enter without the protection of Chaotic Spiritual Marks."
"So, the Chaotic Spiritual Mark has such a use. Brother Li, if I hadn't met you, I might not have known so many details about the chaotic heavens. After this is over, I must treat you to a drink." Li Xuan nodded in realization.
Li Mingkai immediately nodded with a smile, "Then it's settled. You can't escape this drink."
Li Xuan smiled, then with a thought, his gaze shifted to Li Tieyi, who had already returned to the high platform.
"Second stage, spiritual soul trial. Now, begin!"
"Brother Li, good luck!" Li Mingkai said to Li Xuan.
"Likewise!" Li Xuan smiled, wondering if his Divine Sense would be enough to pass without difficulty.