The ultimate Valkyrie has fallen for me

Only four...

Everyone frowned; there were fewer than expected.

The Star Dou Squad has a total of thirteen members, which means that nine of them will not be able to get a spot.

"That's quite a lot. You know, our association only has seven spots in total."

Wu Jianming sighed, a hint of pride in his voice.

"The four of us already make up the majority."

Hearing this explanation, everyone was helpless. This spot was extremely precious, and Wu Jianming had indeed done his best.

Immediately afterwards, everyone's expressions turned serious.

As I thought before, no matter what, I must try my best.

But now the question is, how should these four spots be allocated within the team? And in what way?

"These four spots are all for the Star Dou Team. Although there are other members in the team who have reached the ninth meridian, they are simply no match for you in terms of aptitude."

Wu Jianming spoke again, first reassuring everyone, and then went on to say something directly.

"As for how these four spots will be allocated, that's up to each individual's ability!"

"How can we rely on our own abilities?"

"Heh, as a martial artist, what skills do you have besides fighting?"

Wu Jianming smiled, his tone flippant but his gaze serious.

Everyone's expression tightened; as expected.

As expected, the decision will be made through a martial arts contest!

As for the cultivation process, although it is equally important, once you enter the secret realm and face the cosmic energy that is "right in front of you," the difference between hearing, seeing, and touching it at any stage is not that significant.

If you stay inside long enough, you should be able to break through to the Star Core Realm, barring any unforeseen circumstances!

"Let's go, the Beidou team is already waiting."

After saying that, Wu Jianming turned around and left.

"Oh, right, you don't need to bring any equipment."

Upon reaching the door, Wu Jianming added another sentence.

Everyone was taken aback. Was it about to begin?

But thinking about it, it makes sense. Time is already tight, so if we don't start now, are we going to have a ceremony first?

But why not bring equipment?

Never mind all that for now, take a deep breath and everyone immediately follow Wu Jianming.

Instead of the football field in the middle of the base, a moment later we arrived at a separate building. Inside, we saw two rows of machines neatly arranged.

Lu Yuan and Shen Qiubing were very familiar with these machines; they were simulators!

Is this competition going to be conducted through scenario simulation?

Looking inside, the seven members of the Beidou team were already waiting.

That's right. Simulation doesn't cause real damage or consume energy, making it a safe and fast method.

In previous season-end matches, Wu Jianming never used a simulator in order to ensure that the matches were 100% realistic.

But this time is different. You see, the winner is going to the secret realm, which is full of dangers. How could they possibly get injured in the competition before that?

"Alright, let's go over the competition rules."

Standing in the middle, glancing at the crowd on both sides, Wu Jianming spoke directly.

"Because there are only four spots this time, and it's not limited to any team, it's different from the past. Instead of team-to-team competitions, it's one-on-one matches."

"How do we do a one-on-one match? Do we have to have everyone compete?"

Jin Xinxin, being rather impatient, interrupted with a question.

If each person competes once, there are a total of thirteen people, which means they will have to compete in seventy-eight rounds!

I have to say, there are quite a lot.

Although it's a simulation, so there's no need to worry about exhaustion or injury, it takes too long.

"No need to go to too much trouble, everyone can just do as they please."

Wu Jianming smiled and held up four fingers.

"You only have four spots. You just need to prove your strength and be in the top four. That means you only need to defeat nine opponents."

"Defeat nine opponents?"

Everyone was taken aback, then they understood.

Is it a challenge of freedom?

You can challenge anyone you want, as long as you can defeat all nine people, you can prove that you are qualified to get a spot.

It must be said that although it may not sound very rigorous, it is indeed very fair.

"Is everything clear now? If there are no problems, please get on the plane."

Wu Jianming glanced at everyone and said one last thing.

Everyone looked serious, and no one raised any more questions. They each found a machine to lie down on.

After everyone had connected, Wu Jianming walked towards the switchboard.

Buzz!

As the main switch was turned on, a buzzing sound followed, just like during the previous test at the training camp, and the simulation began.

A moment later, his consciousness gradually became immersed in the simulated scene.

Looking again, there was an endless wilderness, where the seven from the Big Dipper, the six from the Southern Dipper, and Wu Jianming, the referee, appeared one after another.

"Everyone's here."

Wu Jianming stretched his arms and legs to make sure there were no problems, then raised his hand.

"Let's begin."

This sentence was like the starting gun on the field, and everyone suddenly tensed up.

But no one moved.

A one-on-one challenge where you win against nine people seems fair, but there's a problem with it.

That is, it is a contest of who goes first. It is not about who strikes first; on the contrary, striking first means revealing one's strength, making it easier for those behind to devise a counter-plan.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I'll isolate you all when the competition starts, so outsiders won't be able to see you."

Seeing that no one moved, Wu Jianming smiled and said something.

Everyone breathed a slight sigh of relief; this was indeed much safer, but for the time being, no one made a move. Although they wouldn't be seen, there was still a possibility of information leaking out.

After all, your opponent can easily tell others about your situation.

Even Wu Jianming couldn't completely restrict this, since there are too many ways to transmit information.

"I'll go first."

Just then, Lu Yuan spoke, pointing at Li Bufan!

Everyone was taken aback again by Lu Yuan's choice.

He did not choose members of the Southern Dipper, but rather the Northern Dipper.

The opponent may, or even is 100% certain, reveal information, so it is best to challenge your own team members first.

After all, they are teammates, so there's no reason to expose information to others.

But Lu Yuan chose to join the Beidou team.

Clearly, he was gathering intelligence for his teammates.

However, his intelligence would also be exposed to Beidou.

For a moment, Jin Xinxin and the others couldn't help but cast grateful glances at Lu Yuan, then their gazes turned serious, and they had already begun to think things through.

Wu Jianming nodded, a relieved smile appearing on his lips.

Although it was a one-on-one duel and there were only four spots available, they did not forget that they were a team.

"You're sure now, huh? Let's go!"

Without saying much, Wu Jianming raised his hand and teleported Lu Yuan and Li Bufan to a separate scene.

Although it's described as an independent scene, it still looks like an endless wilderness, only without any other people around. After all, this is a simulation, so it's not limited by space.

Stopping thinking about him, Lu Yuan looked up at Li Bufan opposite him and drew his unbladed battle sword.

Defeat him while revealing as little of your strength as possible!

"Lu Yuan!"

With a low shout, Li Bufan rushed forward first.

Without the slightest hesitation, he thrust the spear into Lu Yuan's chest. The usually silent man now had a blazing fire burning in his eyes.