Just then, Feng Yebei came over and gave everyone a jade box.
Xiao Xuan opened the jade box and saw five gold-quality Star Source Papers inside. In addition to these, there was also a platinum-quality one, as well as a badge - the Sky Source Star Emblem.
(An emblem that can only be obtained by the chief of the hall test, symbolizing supreme glory.)
Quality: Three-star purple equipment.
Effect: 50% increase in attack, 50% increase in life, 50% increase in movement speed.
Skill:
【Sky Source Glory】: Radiating with holy light, causing a group to be blinded for 10 seconds, the duration varies with the opponent's realm.
"Another three-star purple equipment," Xiao Xuan's eyes lit up, his breath heated, this being his second three-star purple equipment.
Especially with the 50% group bonus effect of the Flying Sky White Tiger Wings, it allowed him to just barely contend with Zhou Sheng, whose realm was higher, without being overwhelmed.
"Unfortunately, it's just a badge, not the full set," sighed Xiao Xuan.
Feng Yebei gave him a stern look and said, "Do you think a three-star purple equipment is like radishes and cabbages? If you want it, go and fight at the Five-Star Beast Domain!"
"Fine, I'll go, it's just the Five-Star Beast Domain after all," muttered Xiao Xuan.
"Pfft." Jiang Linger glanced at him mockingly and said, "Do you think it's easy to challenge the Five-star bosses? Do you think you're Qin Leader?"
She looked at Qin Sheng obsequiously, a hint of desire flashing in her eyes, and said, "Even the Flying Sky White Tiger dares to challenge, do you?"
As she spoke, she suddenly shuddered, as if she had said something wrong...
Qin Sheng's expression turned somewhat ugly.
The other chiefs chuckled, the flattery, in the end, probably left them with nothing.
Just then, Feng Yebei said, "The hall test is over, and next, you will represent your respective halls and participate in the highest event of our Star Cloud Legion, the Seven Halls Martial Arts Competition."
His voice paused, "In the past, the rule was that the chiefs would form a team, with each hall sending one team to participate in a series of matches. However, this kind of competition is a bit cumbersome, so this year, it will be simplified."
"Only the chiefs from each hall need to participate."
"Seven is an odd number, so it is not possible to have pairwise elimination matches. Therefore, we will first have a lottery draw."
He pointed towards the seven wads of paper in his palm and said, "Of these seven numbers, three pairs have the same number of letters, but different sizes. Those who draw the same number will compete, and the winner will advance to the top four."
"For example, if someone draws a capital one, they will have to compete against someone who draws a lowercase one."
Mo Lingkong was slightly puzzled, "What about those who draw odd numbers?"
"Why are you so foolish?" Ye Xuanying scolded him and said, "The strategist has already said top four, those who draw odd numbers, naturally advance directly to the top four."
"Oh," Mo Lingkong showed a hesitant and resentful look.
Feng Yebei smiled, "Let's start the lottery."
Xiao Xuan's head began to ache a little. This lottery draw was awkward.
In all honesty, he didn't want to draw anyone.
The Ice Spirit Hall, the Forget-Me-Not Hall, and the Purple Sky Hall, were all directly connected to the master, in other words, they were all friendly forces.
Even if it was unlikely for him to win the Martial Arts Competition of the Seven Halls, he didn't want to encounter his friendly forces or engage in a civil war. The best outcome would be for all of them to advance together.
The Burning Flame Hall and the Qinwang Hall were both enemy forces. If he encountered them, they would probably show no mercy and fight to the death.
Therefore, it would be best to draw the neutral Hundred Flowers Hall.
However, the chief of the Hundred Flowers Hall was Ruoxi, as his only female friend, Xiao Xuan didn't want to compete against her.
"Well, it looks like destiny has decided that I will draw an odd number." Xiao Xuan solemnly said to himself.
So everyone began to pick their slips of paper one by one.
Ruoxi smiled lightly and said seriously, "If you draw me, I won't go easy on you."
Xiao Xuan laughed, "I'm different, I'd be gentle with you."
Feng Yebei and Ye Xuanying looked at Xiao Xuan with a strange look, showing a meaningful look.
That kind of look, men understood.
Taking a deep breath, Xiao Xuan's eyes drooped slightly, his hand holding the slip of paper trembling slightly.
The Star Card Masters of the Sky Source Hall also noticed this scene, and then quietly opened Weibo and Tieba, talking a lot of nonsense.
"Our Xiao Xuan is known to be weak, ah, we can only congratulate you in advance on making it to the top four."
"As everyone knows, our Xiao Xuan is a master at drawing lots, yes, it can be seen from the New Army Assessment."
"Crap, crap, really crap! Xiao Xuan, you're bullying little chickadees over at our Sky Source Hall. If you can advance to the top four, I'll...give you a red envelope!"
"..."
Provocative talk filled the air, poison milk flowed freely.
Xiao Xuan silently prayed, "God bless, you know me, I'm a warrior, so please don't let me draw a single number."
As the sound fell, he gritted his teeth and opened the slip of paper. There, a capital three was written. According to the rules, he had to pair with a lowercase three.
So, Xiao Xuan turned around and looked at the other six people, asking, "Who is the third wheel?"
Everyone: "..."
"I am." After a while, Jiang Linger unwillingly replied.
Xiao Xuan suddenly realized, "Oh, so you're the third wheel, huh?"
"You!" Jiang Linger instantly became furious, was this guy deliberately emphasizing it?
On the viewing stand, many star card masters laughed heartily, almost choking with laughter. They were truly invisible assassins, capable of driving Zhou Sheng into seclusion.
Feng Yebei gave a dry cough and said somewhat helplessly, "Show us your notes."
Then, the draw results were displayed on the screen.
Qin Sheng vs. Ye Xuanying.
A Youduo vs. Mo Lingkong.
Xiao Xuan vs. Jiang Linger.
Ruo Xi: Advances.
Ruo Xi blinked her eyes, was her luck so good?
"You're so popular." Xiao Xuan smiled at Ruo Xi and gave her a thumbs up.
"It seems that I'm popular too." Jiang Linger saw that her opponent was Xiao Xuan and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.
After thinking for a moment, Xiao Xuan glanced at her exquisite figure and said seriously, "Yes, you're not only popular, but exceptionally so, popular to the point of being purple!"
"Damn." Feng Yabei's face twitched, and he couldn't help but support his forehead, feeling a bit dizzy.
Next, they entered the post-match interview segment.
Feng Yabei looked at the viewing stand and smiled, "The match is over. This time, Xiao Xuan's designed star card has once again broadened our horizons."
"Next, let me interview him on behalf of everyone, okay?"
As his voice fell, the venue erupted with a deafening cry.
"Oh my god, have we finally gotten the interview? So happy O (∩_∩) O~~"
"I really want to lock him up in a small dark room. Don't get me wrong...I just want him to teach me how to make cards."
"My heart is racing, hurry up and interview the big guy!"
The viewing stand was filled with cheers, and the barrage in the live broadcast room exploded.
Yongyi and Gongmu exchanged smiles. They had never seen any chief executive as popular as Xiao Xuan.
The next moment, the camera was on Xiao Xuan.
The viewing stand suddenly quieted down. Many people in the live broadcast room turned off the barrage so as not to block the face that, although not particularly handsome, was extremely pleasant to look at.
A little fangirl exclaimed, "Some people look good at first glance, but the more you look, the uglier they get, while some people look plain at first glance, but the more you look, the better they get."
The guy next to her, in a sycophantic and coaxing tone, said, "Which one am I?"
The girl thought for a moment and said, "You look ugly at first sight, and the more you look, the uglier you get!"
The next moment, all the fans held their breath and watched quietly.
Under the camera, Xiao Xuan looked somewhat shy, somewhat bashful, and somewhat genuine.
"Hello everyone, I'm Xiao Xuan." Not knowing what else to say, Xiao Xuan decided to introduce himself first.
"Oh my god, he's actually a bass, love him, love him..."
"I really want to voice-chat with the big guy QAQ"
The fans cheered again.
Listening to the cheers around him, Zhou Sheng sneered and said very displeased, "I'm afraid even if a pig stood there, someone would still like it, right?"
Just then, Xiao Xuan's gaze turned to the viewing stand and coincidentally collided with the gloomy gaze of Zhou Sheng.
He then smiled and said, "The reason I succeeded in this trial is not just because of me; in fact, many people deserve thanks."
Zhou Sheng sneered, indeed a bootlicker, immediately coming up to kiss up.
At this moment, Xiao Xuan smiled and said, "First and foremost, I want to thank Zhou Sheng."
The crowd was all taken aback. According to the routine, shouldn't we first thank Yan Wangqing, then thank Su Ming layer by layer?
Zhou Sheng also appeared stunned.
Xiao Xuan said, "If it wasn't for his Fire Fox's high damage, I wouldn't have been able to take down the Wood God Tree so quickly. Then, naturally, I wouldn't have had anything to do with what happened afterward."
"So, I want to thank him, especially for his Fire Fox card!"
As his words fell, there was a moment of astonishment in the spectator seat, followed by a sudden burst of cheers.
"Oh my, 6666666, you're so cool, Boss!"
"Hahaha, let's see how much of a shadow Zhou Sheng has in his heart!"
"Haha, the monkey transforming into a Fire Fox and taking down the Wood God Tree was awesome!"
"Such sweet talk, keep it coming!"
Next to Zhou Sheng, countless eyes suddenly turned towards him, with a sense of schadenfreude.
Zhou Sheng's forehead was throbbing with veins, almost exploding with anger. Are you really thanking me?!
However, Xiao Xuan continued as usual, discussing the ideas behind making the cards and vividly telling the story of the Great Saint.
...
After a while, the interviews were over, and Feng Yexue laughed, "This year's trial at the palace ends here. Next, everyone can look forward to the Seven Hall Martial Arts Competition."
"It's already autumn, and the end of the year is approaching. If all goes well, the quarter-finals will be held in a month, the semi-finals in a month and a half, and the finals will be two months later."
"Let's wait and see who can make it to the last four!"
After a cheer, the audience began to leave.
Qin Sheng and Jiang Ling'er walked together to a place with no one around, where Jiang Ling'er reached out her jade hand and wrapped it around Qin Sheng's neck, looking up at him with a charming face and asked, "What do you think of that Xiao Xuan?"
Qin Sheng's eyes flickered, and after a brief silence, he said, "He has a unique and creative mind, and a unique style of play, but his cultivation level is too low. He may pose a small threat to you, but don't worry, it's not a big deal."
"I'll train you well this month so that you can safely make it to the top four..."
"Okay, I heard that the kitchen recently developed a drink called wine. Let's go have a drink."
"Why suddenly want to drink?"
"Because..." Jiang Ling'er looked up at the sky, watching the rolling dark clouds and said, "I haven't seen the sun in a long time."