Rebirth of the soul rekindles the dream of the beauty of the country

Chen Xin stood not far away, taking in Ru Long's every move. She thought to herself, "This guy is really arrogant." However, she certainly didn't believe Ru Long lacked the ability to compete; after all, she knew Ru Long was extraordinary.

All the cultivators have already drawn their lots, and the competition is about to begin.

The host shouted, "Contestants who signed in number 1 and number 10, please come up to the stage to compete!"

As he finished speaking, the ten groups of contestants leaped onto the training ground. The training ground was very spacious, large enough to accommodate so many groups of contestants competing at the same time, which would greatly speed up the competition.

Soon, all 10 groups of contestants had taken to the stage. Seeing this, the host called out again, "Contestants, please show your draw numbers!"

Upon hearing this, the 20 monks all displayed their assigned numbers. After confirming that the numbers were correct, the host loudly announced, "The competition begins!"

The twenty people on the field instantly split into ten groups, each engaging in fierce combat. Among them was Ru Long, whose opponent was a burly, imposing man. The man was not only physically strong but also had a dignified face, giving off an aura of power and dominance.

It's worth mentioning that this burly man's cultivation level is comparable to Ru Long's; both are powerhouses of the same caliber. In this competitive immortal realm, duels between equally matched opponents are often the most thrilling.

It is well known that the resources in the Immortal Realm are far richer than those in the Near Immortal Continent, which allows cultivators to typically progress faster there. However, this does not mean that cultivators from the Near Immortal Continent are without any advantages.

Generally speaking, the cultivation techniques of the Immortal Realm are indeed more profound than those of the Near-Immortal Continent. However, cultivators on the Near-Immortal Continent face more difficulties in their growth process, so they study harder and are more adept at using various strategies and techniques. Therefore, among cultivators of the same level, those on the Near-Immortal Continent are often more skilled at scheming.

Ru Long naturally had some understanding of the level of cultivators of the same rank in the Immortal Realm, but those he had encountered were not top-tier cultivators of the same rank. Ru Long was absolutely confident that he could easily defeat these opponents.

Before the burly man could even make a move, the longsword in Ru Long's hand suddenly unleashed a sharp blade shadow, slashing straight at the man like lightning. The speed of this strike was so fast, like a fleeting glimpse of a startled bird, that no one had time to react.

The burly man was taken aback by what he saw; he had never expected Ru Long's attack to be so swift. Faced with this sudden blow, the burly man didn't even have time to make an effective defensive move, and could only hurriedly raise a protective light shield, hoping to withstand Ru Long's strike.

The sword strike, like a roaring dragon, slashed fiercely at the opponent's protective light shield with unparalleled power. In an instant, ripples spread across the shield, as if it might be torn apart at any moment.

In a mere instant, the blade's momentum pierced through the protective aura, striking the opponent like a bolt of lightning. Fortunately, the opponent's protective aura successfully absorbed most of the blade's energy, preventing a fatal blow.

Even so, the burly man was still severely injured. His body was sent flying like a meteor, crashing heavily to the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

The onlookers were stunned by this scene. They stared wide-eyed at the unfamiliar cultivator in disbelief. Who was this cultivator? His strength was terrifying; he had defeated the burly man with a single strike.

It should be noted that this burly man was no ordinary figure; he was considered a prodigy within the county's sects, and his strength was not to be underestimated. Yet now, he was so utterly vulnerable under the blade of this unfamiliar cultivator, which was truly shocking.

The burly man was seriously injured. Seeing that Ru Long did not finish him off, he struggled to slowly get up from the ground, his face as pale as paper and a trace of blood still clinging to the corner of his mouth. He knew he was no match for Ru Long. The opponent's speed was much faster and his strength was much greater. Moreover, throughout the entire battle, the opponent had always appeared calm, composed, and full of confidence.