Chapter 1325: Chapter 432: Shattered Star Sword, Yellow Mustard Bag, Preparations Before Departure, Rankings and Rewards_3
"As you command!"
Weapons at the Ten Million Forging Level weigh at least tens of millions of pounds, which means they are measured in tons. Itās said that even those who have just broken through to the Xianyang Level might find it somewhat difficult to wield.
Xia Hong is an exception. Normally, those in the early or even mid-stage of Xianyang Level primarily use weapons at the Ten Thousand Forging Level, and only those with late-stage cultivation might consider using those at the Ten Million Forging Level.
So these five weapons are perfect for Xia Chuan and others to use after breaking through to the Xianyang Level.
"Weapons at the Ten Thousand Forging Level donāt need to be forged as stock anymore, to avoid unnecessary expenditure of manpower and resources. From now on, they will be made to order! Everyone starting to break through to the Xianyang Level can order from the Craftsmen Department. Discuss the pricing with Qiu Peng."
"I understand!"
After Xia Hong gave instructions, he turned to the east of the Artifact Refining Pavilion, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes as he said, "The rankings are out. I was supposed to go watch the matches, but I guess Iāve missed them. Alright, Iāll head over first."
"Farewell, Lord!"
Mu Dong bowed deeply, and when he raised his head, he realized Xia Hong had already disappeared. He heard noises coming from the front of the main hall and showed a trace of regret.
"Martial Arts Competition is such a grand event. Itās a pity Yanāer and Fengāer are both over 25 years old this year. If they could participate and win a place, they would have had a chance to make an impression in front of the Lord."
His eldest son Mu Yan is 31 this year, and his second son Mu Feng is 28, both have exceeded the age limit for participating in the competition.
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In front of the Inner City Main Hall, all the stages had been removed, leaving only the central arena.
At this moment, on both sides of that arena, stood 10 people each.
The 10 people on the left were noticeably younger, mostly under 20; the faces on the right looked slightly older.
The top floor porch of the main hall extended outward generously, with a golden chair placed there, obviously prepared for Lord Xia Hong, but it was empty at the moment.
And in front of the chair, Xia Chuan, Yuwen Dao, Yuan Cheng, Xu Ning, Luo Yuan, and other high-ranking members of Great Xia were all present, whispering about the just-ended match.
"Everyone!"
Below, Lin Kai ascended to the arena, glanced upward at the main hall above, where Xia Hong still hadnāt arrived, showing a bit of disappointment on his face. But he quickly adjusted his mood, looked at the tens of thousands of spectators below, and said with a smile:
"The points rankings for the two groups are now released. Next, Iāll announce the rankings for the eighth Great Xia Martial Arts Competition..."
Lin Kai paused, turned his head to look at the group of young people on both sides, and raised his voice to continue:
"The top ten in the Youth Group are: Lu Dong, Luo An, Liu Peng, Zou Ping, Zhao Yuanwu, Luo Cheng, Xiao Yan, Chen Ping, Murong Yan, Jiang Yichen;
The top ten in the Young Adult Group are: Tie Xinchuan, Zhao Yuandao, Yuan Bai, Xiao Hen, Zhou Ying, Zhao Yuankong, Zhou Yalong, Meng Qing, Fu Tiandu, Xiahou Qingqing."
As soon as the rankings were announced, the audience below erupted.
"As expected, the four from the outer town ranked at the bottom."
"Of course, the four have used up all three challenge chances without earning any points and lasted the shortest time, so they could only be at the bottom."
"I didnāt expect Lu Dong to win first place in the Youth Group."
"Lu Dong broke the Logging Realm record at a little over ten years old, and last year, with Top-Grade Battle Body Talent, he broke through to the Cold Resistance Level. Upon breaking through, he had the capability of over 4-maned strength, and now near 8-maned, itās quite normal for him to win the championship!"
"Lu Dong is impressive, and Luo An isnāt bad either! He also has a Top-Grade Battle Body, now nearly 8-maned strength, but his martial arts skill is a bit lacking, losing by a narrow margin."
"Liu Pengās strength is about the same as theirs, being in the top three is anticipated, as their talent and strength are quite similar, so itās all down to martial arts skill."
"Tsk tsk, these folks, all under 20, and their strength already reaches seven or eight maned! Scary indeed!"
"Mu-yinās Murong Yanās strength near 7-maned is actually quite good, but unfortunately met with these geniuses of Great Xia."
"Why are you all focused on the Youth Group? The Young Adult Group is more frightening, the champion Tie Xinchuan already has 18-maned strength, and heās not even 25 yet!"
"The younger they are, the greater their potential! I believe, the ten in the Youth Group will achieve more in the future than those in the Young Adult Group."
"Makes sense."
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"Lord Lu, your brother is strong!"
"Hahaha, the Zhao Family having three people on the list, thatās truly enviable."
"Luo An is the son of Director Luo, indeed tiger fathers have no ill-gotten sons!"
"Xiao Family also has two on the list, the ministerās father-in-law will surely be ecstatic."
"Xiao Hen is the ministerās brother-in-law, congratulations to the minister are indeed necessary."
"Hahaha, Luo Cheng, I recall heās Luo Mingās son, right?"
"Yes, I remember Luo Cheng from the first Martial Arts Competition when he entered the top 100 with Wood Cutting Realm Cultivation. I knew then that he would shine brightly in the future, and it was proven true."
"That Chen Ping, heās also the son of Chen Ying. I recall heās about to turn 20, with a strength of 6-maned, but his combat talent is amazingly high."
As the audience below buzzed with excitement, the upper dorm of the main hall, Xia Chuan and the high-ranking members of Great Xia were just as animated in their discussions.
And at this moment, it was only natural that Lord Lu became the subject of everyoneās congratulations.
Because his brother, Lu Dong, is this yearās champion!
This yearās Martial Arts Competition undoubtedly held much more significance than previous years, introducing young talents from outer towns was just a minor factor. The main reason was the new age-grouping rule.