Chapter 4

"Where do you get such confidence?"

Ning Xiaolin was both angry and anxious.

Li Xing: "We've already made the choice, it can't be changed. Don't ask so many questions, just wait and see the show."

Ning Xiaolin: "......"

If it weren't for the fact that Li Xing was currently at the live broadcast site, she would have called him to ask if he had lost his mind.

While the two were chatting, the selection process continued.

Subsequently, several people chose veteran contestants, but no one chose an opponent of Wang Xin's caliber like Li Xing did. The strongest few were all left until the end, so the later the contestants were chosen, the more dismal their expressions became.

Suddenly, a wave of exclamations erupted from the audience because someone had chosen Su Yu.

Su Yu, ranked eleventh in the previous season, was theoretically the strongest of all the veteran contestants this season.

Everyone originally thought he would be the last one left, but unexpectedly, he was chosen early.

The person who chose him was named Han Xing, also a tall, handsome guy with a face that could rival Li Xing's, though he followed a more delicate and refined style, while Li Xing was more rugged.

Han Xing.

21 years old.

A third-year student at Magic Capital Wu Star University, with over five million followers on Wu Yin app.

This was the information displayed on the big screen, and he was the biggest 'star' among all the new contestants so far.

Wu Yin app is the largest short video platform in the country related to Wu Star and martial arts. Having over five million followers on this platform means his popularity is almost on par with some third-tier Wu Stars.

As a 'civilian' who hasn't officially debuted, Han Xing's achievement is almost at the top level.

"Give him a close-up, the host is ready to ask questions."

In the studio, the chief director Liu Na gave the order. Han Xing was the one she was most optimistic about among the new contestants this season.

The champion of the previous season, Liang Feiyu, made "Creation Camp" a household name. This season, Liu Na hoped to use Han Xing to continue the show's good reputation.

If she could produce two new kings in two consecutive seasons, her status in the industry would rise even higher!

"Han Xing, tell us why you chose Su Yu."

The host smiled and handed the microphone to Han Xing.

Han Xing's gaze swept over the mentor seats on the second floor, and he smiled confidently: "Because I like doing challenging things."

"This Han Xing, I've seen his short videos, his sword skills are quite good."

On the mentor seats, 'White Asura' He Qiming suddenly spoke.

"Is that so? Do you think he has a chance of defeating Su Yu?"

Moshan, who was standing next to him, chimed in.

He Qiming: "Su Yu performed very well in the previous season. I believe after so long, his skills must have improved. The match between him and Han Xing will be a fierce battle!"

"Haha, hearing you say that, I can't wait to see the battle between them!"

Moshan laughed.

Their few words made the audience start to look forward to the match between Han Xing and Su Yu.

Jiang Meiqi, sitting on the far left, watched the two chat without showing any emotion. He Qiming and Moshan were both Wu Stars signed to one of the five major giants, Sharp Edge. She had heard that Sharp Edge had approached Han Xing before this season started.

Now it seemed that Han Xing had probably signed an agreement with Sharp Edge and received their covert support, which gave him the confidence to challenge Su Yu.

"It looks like the champion of this season has already been decided."

Jiang Meiqi sighed inwardly, suddenly feeling a bit bored.

Whether in the entertainment industry or the martial arts world, these kinds of talent shows often determine the final outcome from the very beginning. The rest is just a performance for the audience.

......

Below, Han Xing's interview ended, and the selection phase was nearing its conclusion, soon to be over.

At this point, everyone had determined their first-round opponents.

After a segment of 'announcements' by the host, the first round of matches officially began!

"The first match, last season's contestant Zhang Tao vs. new contestant Huang Yongzhi. Please, audience friends in front of the screen, enter Dream 8467 to watch the battle..."

As the host finished speaking, the number '8467' appeared on the big screen behind him.

When a Nightmare is defeated, it not only drops a Wuyu Order but also drops a Dream Seed. These Dream Seeds are actually fragments of the Nightmare's generated dream.

Compared to the blank, safe dream generated by the Wuyu Order, the content of the dream generated by a Dream Seed is much richer, with various environments, virtual creatures, characters, weapons, and even martial arts legacies.

In addition, Dream Seeds also have the functions of deep experience and shallow observation.

At this moment, the "Creation Camp" production team had taken out a Dream Seed as the stage for the match. The audience only needed to enter the corresponding dream using the number code.

This is also why the show was being broadcast live, as recording was impossible once inside the dream.

The audience watching the show took out a Wuyu Order and entered Dream 8467.

Both deep experience and shallow observation do not consume the Wuyu Order, which only serves as a 'key.' However, since there are no Nightmares in the Dream Seed to absorb energy, no Wuyu Orders are generated, and the entire process is similar to watching a live stream online.

The only drawback is that you can't send comments.

Li Xing also entered the Dream Seed, and the scene before him changed instantly.

The mountain wind howled, and the pines rustled.

A mountain platform protruded from the cliff, surrounded by misty peaks that were barely visible.

This was Dream 8467, a small world within the complete dream.

At this moment, eight people stood on the mountain platform: the two contestants about to face off, the five mentors, and the host.

As for spectators like Li Xing, their bodies would not appear in the dream; they could only adjust their field of view to observe.

The appearances and clothing of the eight people in the dream were similar to those in reality, with the biggest changes being in their physiques and auras.

Moshan and He Qiming were much more robust in the dream, as they were martial artists in the dream.

Jiang Meiqi's figure had also changed, with her already impressive chest becoming even more 'majestic,' making one wonder if she had secretly practiced some strange martial arts.

Li Xing was certain that more than 90% of the male spectators had adjusted their view to a 'top-down' perspective.

Although shallow observation in the dream doesn't allow for comments, you can adjust your viewing angle, which has its own charm...

The talented Liu Yunqing's figure hadn't changed much, but her long legs were still eye-catching, and her aura was even more outstanding, attracting the attention of many perverts.

The one with the most significant change was 'Iron Arm Dragon King' Yan Hailong. In reality, he was a fat man, but in the dream, he was robust and imposing, exuding the aura of a grandmaster!

The stronger the martial artist, the more profound the aura they exuded.

"Please take your seats, mentors."

The host said to the five mentors.

Behind the five mentors were five prepared armchairs. After they sat down, the host began to announce the rules of the match:

"One side concedes, death, or falling off the cliff counts as a loss!"

After saying this, he stepped aside, signaling the start of the match.

The two contestants did not immediately engage but walked to the weapon rack at the edge of the platform and picked up their preferred weapons.

Zhang Tao used a sword, and Huang Yongzhi used a knife.

After exchanging greetings, they began to fight.