On the west side of Shengning Avenue is a lush willow forest, and in the middle of the willow forest lies the largest square in the eastern city, Casting Square.

In the spring, the grass grows and the warbler flies, the blue sky is blue, and the white stone paved square is wide and grand, shining in the warm sun.

The circular roof is inlaid in the center of the square and serves as the venue for the smelting competition. At this time, the rooftop is covered with the equipment required for smelting, and the platforms of various materials are set up in an orderly manner, and they are as bright as new.

Around the rooftop, there were guest seats and a waiting area for the contestants, and all the dignitaries and dignitaries of the Purple Moon Empire were seated, quietly waiting for the start of this grand event.

The perimeter of the square is divided into four wide fields in the direction of southeast, east and west, and this is the viewing area prepared for civilians. The Purple Moon Empire advocates equality for all, so even the viewing area for civilians is set up to allow civilians to enjoy the game.

"I heard that this competition is all newcomers to the Imperial Smelting Realm. A young man sitting in the front row in the civilian area on the east side said.

"Not only newcomers, but I heard that there seems to be a mysterious smelter this time. The young man next to him whispered.

"I've heard that this smelter seems to be from the Vast Empire. Another young man chimed in.

"Ah, isn't this tournament going to fall to the enemy country?"

The young man who interjected shook his head: "Not necessarily, the imperial family will definitely find a way to stop it, how can you let a person from the Haoling Empire go wild here." ”

"Well, yes. Look, His Majesty is here!"

With a shout from the young man, everyone present stood up and cast a happy gaze towards the entrance of the passage on the south side.

When he was young, there were two rows of guards with knives at the entrance of the passage and slowly walked out of a tall middle-aged man, with big eyes and thick eyebrows, full of heaven, golden robe with a peerless jade pendant hanging from the waist, and his steps were calm and magnificent, showing the kingly spirit of the emperor.

Qin Tao, who was sitting in the corner of the player's seat, couldn't help but glance at the king of the Purple Moon Empire a few more times, and secretly admired in his heart: "Sure enough, a generation of heroes. ”

After the king was seated, thousands of people slowly sat down, and at this time, an old man in his seventies stood up from the seat of the rostrum, first bowed to the king on the throne, and then came to the front of the rooftop.

"This is Lord Han Bo, the president of the Royal Smelting Association, it is said that he has reached the peak of the fifth-level smelting emperor. A young disciple in the player's seat spoke.

Qin Tao didn't know this association leader, he had only come into contact with the five masters and the white-clothed maid at the door in the Royal Smelting Association, but he had never seen anyone else.

"It is worthy of being the Emperor of Smelting Soldiers, and his strength is already a soul venerable. Qin Tao gave Han Bo a hint of approval, and then lowered his head and ignored him.

Han Bo's deep voice resounded over the square, penetrating into the ears of everyone present: "Thank you to His Majesty the King, the guests present and the many people, thank you for the importance you attach to the smelting competition, and thank you for being able to come and watch in your busy schedule, Han Bo is very grateful here......

The polite words before the game still have to be spoken, but Qin Tao has no intention of listening to these, and he is even more lazy to pay attention to the rules and judging criteria of the competition behind Han Bo, because these things have been familiar with them long before the competition.

Gently lifting the brim of his hat, Qin Tao couldn't help but glance at the VIP seat. Tang Xuexin, Tama, and Fang Yu were sitting in the area belonging to the Ten Thousand Demon Sect at the moment, quietly listening to Han Bo's reading.

The Ten Thousand Demon Sect belonged to the first sect of the Purple Moon Empire, how could such a competition be without their seats, but the sect leader Tang Zhan was busy with affairs but could not come in person. And the three Tang Xuexin guards Qin Tao were sent before to be able to let his daughter attend as a guest, which also showed that the Ten Thousand Demon Sect attached great importance to this competition.

Looking away from Tang Xuexin, Qin Tao stared at a person wrapped in a dark purple cloak in the center of the seat. Since he took his seat, he had been looking for the mysterious person sent by the Vast Empire, and this guy in the dark purple cloak was undoubtedly the most suspicious.

"The breath is calm and steady, but there is a flame-like hot air flow in the body, this strength is probably a soul......" Qin Tao analyzed in his heart.

"Fourth-level smelter, soul strength, the Haoling Empire is really generous this time. Qin Tao muttered to himself in a low voice, and a sharp luster flashed in his eyes.

Although this is a grand event of the Purple Moon Empire, after all, there are regulations that only Chinese people can participate, so the number of contestants is naturally fewer.

After the King announced the start of the smelting competition, the square reached its peak. The clear blue sky is full of brilliance and dazzling, and the lively people are competing to cheer and shout, a boiling and peaceful scene.

The contestants began the lottery ceremony in turn, and Qin Tao was placed behind because he was sitting in the corner. The competition is divided into preliminary selection, semi-finals and final competition, and the order of appearance of the primary selection is determined by drawing lots.

Before the competition, Qin Tao was instilled with the rules of the competition, and this primary selection was actually a test of the contestants' iron smelting skills, and the qualification to enter the semi-finals was determined according to the proficiency of the technique and the degree of blunt iron smelting.

Qin Tao naturally doesn't have to worry about the primary selection, and he doesn't need the assistance of the Sky Prism, whether it is technique or smelting degree, his "Pure Fire School" is unique in the world.

Glancing at the ten smelting platforms set up on the rooftop, and then at the number tag printed with "eighty" in his hand, Qin Tao couldn't help but purse his mouth and shook his head helplessly.

"Ah, it's eighty, you'll have to wait. The silver bell-like voice came into his ears, making Qin Tao even more helpless.

Putting the number into the soul ring, Qin Tao turned his head and smiled at the visitor, then pulled up the other party's arm and wanted to go out, and said at the same time: "Let's go, Xue Xin, let's eat!"

Tang Xuexin immediately broke away from Qin Tao's hand, her pretty face was already crimson, her beautiful eyes glanced around from time to time, and she shouted in a low voice: "Don't pull and pull, it's not good for people to see." ”

Gently patting the door of his head, Qin Tao suddenly realized, so he smiled at Tang Xuexin and said, "Ah, I almost forgot, hehe." ”

At this moment, Tang Xuexin is wearing a luxurious white flowing cloud butterfly dress, her long hair like a waterfall is pulled into an elegant bun, and a pearl and gemstone necklace hangs around her white neck and the gold ring on her earlobe adds a kind of nobility and elegance.

Glancing at Qin Tao, who was smiling, the corners of Tang Xuexin's mouth curved slightly to reveal a shallow smile, and said softly: "It seems that your number sign has to be lined up until the afternoon." ”

Qin Tao spread his hands helplessly: "That's it, so let's find a place to eat." ”

"I can't go. ”

"Isn't it Dama and Fang Yu, it's okay if you leave, and it's not interesting to say that it's all players competing now. Qin Tao persuaded.

Tang Xuexin frowned slightly, and couldn't help but hesitate in her heart.

And at this moment, the man wrapped in the dark purple cloak came to Qin Tao and Tang Xuexin, and lowered his low-hanging hood to reveal one of the delicate young faces.

With a bald head, a round face, blue lines at the corners of the eyes and dark red lips, and a strange outfit, it reveals a kind of evil and insidiousness.

The corners of his mouth grinned to the root of his ears, and the young man showed a very discordant smile, bowed to Tang Xuexin and said, "I've seen Young Master Tang." ”

Qin Tao raised his eyebrows, and couldn't help but look at Tang Xuexin, this guy who made him suspicious actually knew Tang Xuexin and took the initiative to come forward to greet him, which really made him a little unpredictable.

Tang Xuexin was stunned and frowned slightly, but she suddenly said, "It's you." ”

The strange young man still smiled, nodded and responded, "Yes, it's me." ”

Qin Tao shrank his pupils slightly, and the doubts in his heart became even stronger, the mysterious person in front of him who he suspected of being sent by the Haoling Empire turned out to be an old acquaintance of Tang Xuexin.

"You...... You're also here to compete?" asked Tang Xuexin, slightly puzzled.

The young man nodded: "Sort of, it's just an order from the family teacher." ”

Tang Xuexin let out an "oh" in surprise, and then saw Qin Tao's puzzled gaze, and immediately introduced with a smile: "Lu Tao, this is Si Qing, the disciple of the 'Heavenly Fire Demon Venerable'. ”

The strange young man Si Qing arched his hand at Qin Tao and said, "I have seen Lu Gongzi in Xia Si Qing." The words were very respectful, but there was no artificiality.

Qin Tao frowned, and immediately responded: "Si Gongzi is polite, just call me Lu Tao." But there was still a flicker of puzzlement in his eyes, after all, it was necessary for people to ease up for a while from a suspect to his own person.

Si Qing put down his hands, narrowed his smile slightly, and asked, "I don't know how many lots Brother Lu won?"

Qin Tao scratched the back of his head and responded a little helplessly: "It's not very lucky, eighty." ”

Si Qing smiled faintly: "That's a bit of a show-off, I'm really embarrassed." ”

Tang Xuexin interjected and asked, "How much are you?"

"Number ten. Si Qing spread out the number tag in his hand, and saw a black cross clearly appear in front of Qin Tao and the others.

"It's still not as lucky as Brother Si, haha. Qin Tao laughed dryly and responded.

Si Qing didn't answer, but arched his hand at Tang Xuexin and said, "Young Master Tang, Si Qing is about to play, so I won't bother you and say goodbye." Then he turned and left.

After Si Qing left, Tang Xuexin asked, "Do you think there is something wrong with him?"

Qin Tao was silent for a moment, then shook his head: "It's not good, what do you think of his strength?"

"Isn't it a soul envoy?" Tang Xuexin was a little surprised.

Qin Tao put his hands behind his head, turned around and walked towards the outside of the square, and said to Tang Xuexin at the same time, "You can go and ask the 'Heavenly Fire Demon Venerable'. ”

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