Chapter 2, Luck

Fainted, but fortunately vital signs are still present, with a slight fracture of the cervical vertebrae and contusions all over the body

There is still a slight chance; the opponent's strength should be comparable to mine, with my odds being 7 to 3 in my favor. However, this is of no use, my young lady

Although this body is not his own, it possesses a solid foundation and a natural spiritual bone, making it far superior in terms of innate talent for cultivation compared to his original physical form. As long as he can break through the original owner's obsession before death, it will not be difficult to achieve a seamless integration of body and soul. He may even go a step further and refine the 'Acquired Dao Embryo' that he had long desired but could not attain.

However, she soon noticed the scoreboard beside her, and Louise couldn't help but shake her head, thinking that she must have been deluded. The impact of this setback was too heavy, and her strong desire for a miracle to occur had led to such an illusion

Even after his departure, it is not certain that there will not be successors who will emerge and shine with their own brilliance

It seems that the armor suddenly exploded just now

Has the video been retrieved? What exactly is going on?

What is going on

In the next moment, there was another muffled sound of 'bang'. The heavy force caused layers of magical arrays to spontaneously unfold beyond his shoulder armor. However, the power coming from the side still made Tao Ran grimace in pain, and once again, he staggered backward on this arena.

Tao Ran suddenly came to his senses and looked ahead, discovering that the cold weapon mixed martial arts match on stage had already begun. The referee beside him also raised the red flag in his hand: "Direct hit! Five points!"

Does anyone know what the situation is

Tao Ran, instead of being angry, smiled, having already suppressed the slight restlessness that should not have existed within his heart. He then stood upright and drew a marvelous semicircle with the sword in his hand, ultimately stopping three feet in front of his knees, pointing diagonally forward.

Is this also possible? What luck!

It is said that throughout history, great talents have often faced numerous hardships, revealing their true colors amidst the storms and rain. In the past thirty years, the Shenxiao Sect has remained under his wings, which is why many of its disciples appear unremarkable, all seeming to be ordinary and commonplace at a glance

At this moment, William Jacques could no longer bear to watch and covered his eyes with his hand, unable to continue looking on.

He should also have a bit more confidence in the achievements he has made while leading the Shenzhao Sect for thirty years, as well as in the many rising talents within the sect

William Jacques and Louise Linden were left in a state of astonishment, then exchanged glances with each other

Louise's expression darkened slightly, and just as she was lost in thought, her peripheral vision suddenly caught sight of a burst of flames on the stage, accompanied by a tremendous sound that reverberated throughout the venue, akin to a thunderous explosion, causing everyone in the gymnasium to turn their heads in astonishment

William said in silence: "Well, Miss, you are quite lucky. A Mo has given us some hope; now, as long as there is one more person from our school who makes it to the top sixteen, we will have enough points."

However, the current situation remains quite bleak. In the Cold Weapons Club, apart from the temporarily transferred Elena and John Richardson, there is not a single other member who can be confident enough to advance to the top thirty-two.

After that, he no longer paid any attention to Tao Ran, and walked alone towards another arena marked as No. 15, exuding confidence in his demeanor, as if victory was already assured.

Can he be awakened? Has the healer arrived?

So William, do you have a chance in the match that will take place in fifteen minutes

At the moment Tao Ran thought of this, his mind had gradually calmed down. However, in that instant, a sudden explosion resounded from his chest. The violent force caused him to stagger back seven steps, nearly losing his balance.

Since he attained the Golden Core at the age of twenty-two and began practicing swordsmanship, how long has it been since he last held a sword in his hand

Although this world feels unfamiliar to him, the abundance of primordial spirits far surpasses that of his 'hometown' in the Original Dome Realm. With his foundational cultivation and accumulated knowledge, as long as he has sufficient resources, he can elevate this physical body to the Great Ascension realm within fifteen years, or even within ten years, and restore his primordial spirit to its original state.

And across from him, the guy named Ichabod Wood was triumphantly waving the heavy sword in his hand: "BOY, what are you daydreaming about? Are you so foolish that you don't even know how to surrender? Don't blame me, the mighty Ichabod has already given you a chance"

Beside him, Tao Ran immediately raised an eyebrow in dissatisfaction, but in the end, he said nothing and walked silently towards the audience.

Miss, you have also seen that A Mo has already lost 8 points, and he does not even have the room to fight back

It is useless; given his current condition, even if he wakes up, he will not be able to continue fighting. The holy healer cannot cure a concussion of moderate severity or higher.

William glanced sideways, a hint of sympathy flickering in his eyes. He understood what the young lady from Linden Academy was troubled about; this unexpected victory indeed preserved some hope for Linden Academy.

Upon careful calculation, these concerns will require at least twenty years, and will only erupt one by one after twenty years. Therefore, one still has time, does one not

Considering the withdrawal of those two individuals, it is evident that someone is scheming against Louise Linden, making the situation even more dire

At that moment, Tao Ran had already walked back to his side. William immediately laughed and put his arm around his shoulder: "Hey! The lucky guy who struck it rich, you actually got promoted! I guess I should now call you Lucky Andre? No, wait, it's Lucky Amo!"

This chaotic busyness lasted a full five minutes. After five minutes, the referee of the P12 stage, with a dazed expression, finally returned to the stage and raised the red flag with his left hand

Since he has ascended to the realm of ultimate mastery in his swordsmanship, even the formidable Dugu Tianyi, who is as powerful as the Nine Heavens Demon, does not dare to act so recklessly in his presence

Familiarity stems from his learning swordsmanship at the age of ten. Over the subsequent twelve years of spring and autumn, he gradually elevated his sword skills to the realm of 'extreme concealment of intent,' which also served as his capital for traversing the original expanse in his early years

William shrugged and said, "I can only make it to the third round at most, and after that, it's impossible. So far, only four people from our club have reached the second round. The current situation is that unless two people can make it to the top eight, we won't be able to earn enough points, but only you, Miss Louise, can achieve that."

Still unclear, I only saw the protective array of the armor open, and then it suddenly exploded, speculating that it was an issue with the armor

Tao Ran felt that his previously boiling and surging emotions suddenly cooled down. He thought to himself, "Tao Ran, what are you in such a hurry for? All along, isn't the calm, tranquil, and open-minded state of mind what you have always taken pride in?"

As the referee's announcement echoed, the opposing Ichabod expressed his dissatisfaction: "Hey, could you please stand still? There are clearly two more chances to finish this. Do you really want to take more hits?"

The young girl Louise is gazing at the stage, yet within her beautiful pupils lies a hint of astonishment

As for the original world of the heavens, before his departure, he had already severely injured the various demons. It is anticipated that these malevolent forces will choose to lie low for a period of time before causing chaos in the world again. Although the internal traitor holds a crucial position, the sect has three masters and five swords that he personally cultivated, which are sufficient to intimidate that individual. Regarding the current emperor of the Langya Celestial Dynasty, although this person is ambitious, his minions and arms have already been severed, making it difficult for him to cause trouble in the short term. Furthermore, the 'Tian Dao Men' in the south will have to circumvent the Xuan Yuan Holy Mansion and the Lingnan Sword Sect, both of which are first-rate sects, before they can move north.

I did not understand; in any case, the magic array of the armor suddenly expanded completely, and then there was an explosion, sending Ikabod flying out entirely

Tao Ran did not respond, nor did he pay attention to what was being said across from him. After he ascended the high platform, he silently gazed at the sword in his hand, feeling both a sense of familiarity and strangeness.

Until a melodious and clear voice, as cold as a bell, rang in his ear: "How is the situation? Does Andre have a chance?"

In their gaze, Ichabod Wood's body appeared as if it had been struck by a truck, flying twenty meters from the ring before crashing heavily to the ground, causing the surrounding audience to scream in shock

Indeed

She felt that the guy was in a very strange state, as if he had completely merged into this environment, becoming an inseparable part of the entire background, even of this world, much like the state of martial arts described by Easterners, that sense of 'unity of heaven and man'.

Tao Ran glanced at him lightly and said, "You misunderstand; this is not a matter of luck"

This caused a faint glimmer of anger to emerge in Tao Ran's eyes

With the accumulated foundation of the Shenxiao Sect, what is there for oneself to worry about?

In light of Ichabod Wood's unconscious state, Andre Lee Wiltonstein advances to the second round!

His divine intention, along with the adjustment of his breath, enters into a wondrous state, with a heart as still as water and a mind as clear as a mirror

Louise gave a powerless smile, then left the arena numbered P12 with a heavy heart, walking in another direction

William turned around and found that Louise Linden, the president of their club, was indeed standing right behind him. His voice carried a sense of helplessness: "He seems to be so frightened by Ichabod that he can't even move. Damn it! Clearly, he was just as lively as I was in the club before, both equally matched."

"Side hit, three points!"

The judges on the stage were also taken aback, hurriedly gathering around Ichabod to check on his condition. Others rushed to the monitoring room to review the previous footage

The neck component of the armor has also been completely destroyed for unknown reasons and requires assessment by a professional

Is that Ichabod

William laughed heartily and pounded his chest: "Could it be that you knocked him away with a single sword strike? Alright, Buddy, just wait for me a moment longer. In a few minutes, it will be my turn. Once I win this match, we will go back together"

Tao Ran furrowed his brows and tightened his grip on the sword in his hand. He began to focus his mind, directing his attention to the present moment. Just as he attempted to channel his vital energy and spiritual awareness, familiarizing himself with this body and the long sword in his hand, trying to regain the feeling of wielding a sword from decades ago, the referee suddenly swung down the black flag with his right hand.