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In an hour, all the cultivators will enter the maze secret realm. That's when the real elimination will begin.

After reaching a preliminary agreement, the two began researching the art of talisman making.

Based on time and material constraints, the two researchers finally came up with two fourth-grade talismans. To save trouble, they simply named them Maze Grass Talisman and Ground Hemp Talisman.

Immediately transmit the refining methods of the two talismans and inform the cultivators on both sides to collect materials as much as possible.

This is where the efficiency of a leader with speaking rights leading a team truly shines.

News from the cultivators of Beizhou only just reached every corner, and the first batch of materials from Nanzhou has already arrived.

Among them, Tan Yueqing, Master Yuanxi, Zheyuān, Han Yunjianzi and others all cooperated unconditionally and quickly arranged for people around them to cooperate.

Four-rank talismans can have some deterrent effect on barrier beasts, and they also require less materials and time to craft.

Even a talismans master from two worlds can quickly learn to refine this type of talisman.

Especially Lin Qi and Tian Bao, with their seventh-rank rune master level, it's almost effortless to draw fourth-rank runes.

Fast as if it were counting on paper.

After the paper drawing was successfully completed, it was delivered to the hands of the two cultivators at the fastest speed.

Both the North and South continents are making small moves, and the other continents aren't idle either.

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They are formidable in their own right, but lack strategy.

They accurately targeted and attacked everyone, but due to their own formidable strength, the damage they inflicted was minimal.

As soon as Lin Qi stepped out of his cave dwelling, he saw Gongsun Ying, who was guarding the door, smile at him.

This smile, there's a bit of dishonesty in it.

Lin Qi remembered the grand competition between North and South continents back then. This person's feats were numerous, each one astounding.

I didn't expect the real person to be a bit naive.

Does Master Gongsun have anything else to say?

Gongsun Ying raised her little finger and said cautiously, "Actually, about the competition, I have a small idea..."

"A bad idea?" Lin Qi heard this adjective, and a black line appeared on her face.

"I couldn't help but ask: "Dealing with the people from Zhongzhou and Dongzhou?"

Gongsun Ying immediately nodded, like a chick pecking at rice.

Lin Qi's eyes lit up. "That's a good idea, isn't it perfect for Zhongzhou and Dongzhou?"

In the month leading up to the competition, there was no end to the rumors and gossip among Nanzhou cultivators. Every incident, when investigated, could be traced back to Zhongzhou or Dongzhou.

The Middle Kingdom is a dog that doesn't bark but bites.

But Tojo was a dog that both barked and bit.

Being in Zhongzhou territory, their actions are constantly restricted. Southern cultivators have long been holding a grudge.

This will hear that Gongsun Ying has a clever idea to deal with these two states, Lin Qi is quite willing to cooperate.

Gongsun Ying didn't expect Lin Qi to be so cooperative. His waist straightened up as if he had gained confidence.

The cultivator Tianbao, who emerged from behind Lin Qi, looked helpless but said nothing.

Gongsun Ying blinked: "We not only need to ensure the survival of our continent's cultivators, but can we also help other continents eliminate people as quickly as possible?"

Lin Qi also blinked, then said, "This is a good idea indeed. The problem is how to help?"

Five cultivators from different continents landed in a secret realm for a competition. It was a knockout tournament, so naturally, they couldn't help but target and scheme against each other.

If we can eliminate the opponent first, our chances of winning will increase significantly.

From the moment they entered the Labyrinthine Secret Realm, cultivators from the five continents found themselves facing each other, already launching attacks.

However, Gongsun Ying's appearance clearly isn't a simple one-on-one attack.

"Could your talismans restrict the abilities of barrier beasts, wouldn't they also be able to assist them as well…?"

"But cultivators are randomly distributed throughout various locations. The monster's speed increases, but its attacks are unpredictable. What if it accidentally injures cultivators from Honchou?"

Then how about finding a way to make the creature target its attacks?

As soon as the words left his mouth, Lin Qi and Gongsun Ying looked at each other, speechless for a moment.

Gongsun Ying thought that her own request seemed a bit difficult.

Lin Qi feels that this person is so good at thinking.

If this works, the first round will be a breeze!

Lin Qi picked an eyebrow, a smile in her eyes: "Give it a try?"

"Great!" Gongsun Ying's hands clapped excitedly, feeling the thrill of meeting a kindred spirit.

Not long after, the situation in the secret realm suddenly changed.

The beast that was previously searching aimlessly suddenly accelerated, charging towards somewhere with a frenzy. An Eastern Continent cultivator who had been hiding within the space was thrust out, instantly eliminated.

I thought that when a beast attacked someone, it would rest as usual. Unexpectedly, its nose twitched and it suddenly sped up, crashing into a tree.

The Zhongzhou cultivators, who were hiding well, hadn't reacted to what was happening before they were forced out of the competition.

Lin Qi and Gongsun Ying, who were huddled in the shadows testing the talisman paper, exchanged a glance. In each other's eyes, they saw a flicker of excitement.

The same thing happened one after another in every corner of the secret realm.

At first, the arriving cultivators thought they had a good grasp of the barrier beasts' speed and their ability to discern hidden presences. However, these barrier beasts suddenly changed speeds or became more sensitive to their senses, instantly eliminating those who were unprepared.

And elsewhere, cultivators from both the north and south continents obtained the pharmacist's medicine and the talisman master's talismans at the fastest speed, throwing them onto the barrier beasts that were attacking themselves.

Significantly delayed the time it takes to be eliminated by being touched by a monster.

The speed at which people are leaving, on average every ten breaths, has slowed down to an average of every fifteen breaths.

Although it only seems like a difference of five breaths, the difference between the north and south continents is five breaths. East Continent and Middle Continent have a faster elimination rate by five breaths. Adding these together, the gap narrows by ten breaths.

A quarter of an hour ago, the number of eliminations in the North and South Continents was relatively high. A quarter of an hour later, the number of eliminations in the South Continent even equaled that of the Central Continent, while the North Continent also surpassed the East Continent by a small margin.

When the number of eliminations from the secret realm reached its target, it was already half an hour later.

Only the sound of a bell ringing above could be heard. The beasts around them instantly vanished, and the news that the first round of the competition had ended spread in all directions.

All the cultivators in the imperial capital of Yuan Kingdom were staring at the ranking information displayed above their heads.

The first round of the competition is over. Zhongzhou has 410 people shortlisted, and Nanzhou has 410 people shortlisted.

"Second place, Beizhou had 396 participants."

The third place, Xizhou has 393 participants.

"Fourth place, Dongzhou entered with 391 people."

The allocation of two thousand spots was quite clear, and for a time, the faces of the representatives from various continents wore expressions of diverse emotions.

Of all the places, Dongzhou is the ugliest.

Dongzhou has always been subservient to Zhongzhou, so its development is also good. It is called the "Eternal Second Place".

Generally, the competitions involving all five continents see Zhongzhou in first place and Dongzhou in second.

To my astonishment, in the first round of this Five Continents Grand Competition, Dongzhou plummeted from second place to fifth.

Although it says fourth on the list, this isn't because Nan Prefecture and Zhong Prefecture are tied. There are just no more entries after them.

Most importantly, the three teams behind are very close and could easily change the ranking.

The cultivators from Dongzhou saw this result, gritted their teeth, and were extremely unwilling.

His eyes didn't know how many times they glared at the cultivators from Nanzhou.

Because the group of cultivators from Nan Zhou, including Lin Qi, eliminated the most cultivators from Dong Zhou.