"What are the ranks of the chosen martial arts and techniques? What is the purpose of the recruit arena competition?"
"As for martial arts and techniques, hehe..."
Tang Geng chuckled awkwardly.
"In this era of Dharma decline, this is only in special special forces. In other places in the cultivation world, some cultivators with opportunities, even some smaller families and sects, don't have them at all! So, it's good enough to have these things, let alone distinguish their ranks! It's basically up to one's luck."
"However, even if we were to rank them, they wouldn't be too high for us new recruits! The same goes for cultivation resources! Only those who are truly pillars of support can enjoy better resources! Therefore, in special special forces, military merits and achievements are the only basis for obtaining high-quality resources, and they also basically represent the symbol of strength!"
After hearing this, Han Lang and Ma Long finally understood.
Han Lang even directly said to Tang Qin and Ma Long.
"I estimate that our demand for these won't be high. For techniques and martial arts, you two can also take a look after you break through. If there's nothing suitable, I have a lot of them. I'll pick two Heaven-tier ones for you to practice with!"
"Heaven-tier?"
These words almost scared Tang Geng silly!
"Brother Han Lang, are you kidding me! Techniques and martial arts, ancient records have them, from Divine tier downwards, they are Immortal, Heaven, Earth, Profound, Yellow; each tier is further divided into upper, middle, and lower grades. Even the Sword Control Art I'm cultivating now is only Profound tier middle grade, and it's considered top-tier in the entire cultivation world. Are you joking about Heaven-tier?"
Han Lang was a little surprised, but he didn't want to explain in detail to Tang Geng, so he casually explained.
"Well, I have them anyway! If you need them later, I'll find them for you. Now, please explain the last question for me! What is the recruit arena competition for?"
"Oh, this!" Tang Geng suddenly remembered and said repeatedly.
"The recruit arena competition is actually a form of promotion. New recruits who have just arrived have uneven strength. In special special forces, there aren't many veterans to lead teams, so the squad leader position is basically held by the outstanding among the new recruits! The recruit arena competition is a grand event for the special special forces after each recruitment."
"For example, in our batch, after the closed-door cultivation period ends, about 6,000 people will remain, and these 6,000 people will engage in battles. One is to test their strength, and the other is to select squad leaders."
"The battles are usually in pairs. The first round eliminates half, leaving 3,000. The second round leaves 1,500. The third round leaves 750, until the top 200 are decided!"
"After the top 200, they are ranked and retained. The remaining 200 people continue to duel until the first to 200th place are determined. Among them, the top ten have the right to choose their teammates. Each squad has five people. Starting from the first place, and so on. If the first place chooses the second to fifth place, then the sixth place will be chosen by the sixth person! Those chosen lose their right to choose and cannot serve as squad leaders. Can you understand this explanation?"
Han Lang nodded.
"Basically understand! In other words, if you are the first place, and the three of us are among the top ten, and you choose us, then we will be a team. And once we have a belonging, we lose the right to be chosen again, right!"
Tang Geng chuckled awkwardly, "Yes! But with my strength, it's unlikely I'll be first place! At least Zhao Wu's strength is much higher than mine!"
Ma Long ignored Tang Geng's modesty and asked from another angle.
"That's not right! For example, if I get one of the top ten, and I'm chosen by someone ahead of me, then I won't be able to be a squad leader, right? You know, in ordinary troops, even to be promoted to squad leader, it takes one or two years. Wouldn't I be at a disadvantage?"
After understanding Ma Long's meaning, Tang Geng immediately waved his hand.
"No, no, Brother Ma Long, you misunderstood. Although this squad leader position has a higher starting point than others, it doesn't mean much. For example, if we are the first to fourth place in the recruit arena competition and form a squad, doesn't that also mean that our strength is very formidable? That is to say, our chances of completing missions and surviving in future missions are very high, which means that our future merits and achievements will be much higher than others. In that case, wouldn't our future promotion speed also be faster than others!"
Han Lang quickly agreed, "That's right! Although this recruit arena competition is a chance for promotion, it's just a small gain. Brother Ma, it's better for us not to be so eager for quick success and instant benefits!"
Tang Qin also advised, "Yes. After all, we will be going to the battlefield in the future. In the end, besides seeking promotion and strength improvement, the more crucial thing is to survive! Instead of being a squad leader, it's better for everyone to stick together for warmth and overcome difficulties!"
Hearing their advice, Ma Long's mind also cleared up instantly.
"That makes sense, that makes sense! In that case, if we want to stay in the same squad without any risk, it's best for someone to stand out from these tens of thousands of recruits and become the first place! Otherwise, don't we still risk being separated?"
Tang Geng smiled.
"If that's possible, it would be the best! We are relatively familiar with each other, and we have fought side by side several times, so we have some tacit understanding. If we form a team with unfamiliar people, it will take time to adapt!"
Tang Qin asked, "Then, who has this strength? Zhao Wu's cultivation can already crush us, let alone there are many more here, cultivators from stronger immortal families, whose strength is even greater than Zhao Wu's. We probably have no hope for the first place, right?"
Hearing Tang Qin's words, everyone couldn't help but worry.
Although they had entered the special special forces, these tens of thousands, even the entire 300,000 troops were trustworthy comrades, but being able to form a team with people they were familiar with was naturally more acceptable than being with strangers!
Thinking of this, Han Lang frowned and asked.
"In your estimation, after the closed-door cultivation period ends, what is the highest cultivation level among the new recruits?"
Tang Geng thought for a moment.
"According to the strength in previous recruit arena competitions, the strength of the first place is usually at the late Foundation Establishment to early Golden Core stage. The number of people who can break through to the Golden Core stage is very small! According to historical data integration from the 88th阶, there have only been two Golden Core stage powerhouses in total, one of whom is the military officer on stage now. His strength and authority are second only to Commander Song!"
After hearing this, Han Lang fell into deep thought while murmuring.
"Golden Core stage?"