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White tiger arena,

Standing on a white and black arena, the anchor announced, “Welcome everyone. Today, I, John Coal, will be your referee and anchor of this event. As you all know, this event only happens once every five years. That being said, you all know the rules. Participants ages 10 to 15 are only allowed to participate. Anyone older, or younger is not qualified to participate, The participant must have a backer or school in which they are representing. A representative from the school must also be present to watch. No death is allowed within this event, Stepping out of the ring or using pill enhancement drugs are not allowed. If caught, you will be disqualified and punished by the district martial court, Do not say I did not warn you.” Mr, John Coal said.

“Now, that being said. The first prize will be two earth-grade martial arts, an elixir pill, and a weapon. The second place will receive one earth-grade martial art. The third place will receive a chance to cultivate in the mayor’s sacred chambers for six months. As for the rest, you can only work harder to receive a reward. Only the top two will move on to the regional martial competition, the rest will return to their own schools and sects.” the anchor, John Coal announced to the congregation.

“There are 5,000 participants. Each student will be split into five groups of a thousand participants. The first round will be from testing the aptitude of each student. It would be called the stairs of fate. Only 2,000 students will move on to the next trial. Good luck” John says as he disappears from the stage.

As time progressed, all the 400 students from Omnilock school made it to the next trial. Looking at the leaderboard, people from the congregation started to recognize some of the students from Omnilock school.

One participant recognized a student, he pointed towards the arena and said, “Wait, isn’t that Jabbar Akmed, who is the son of that poor crippled old man who died? Wow, how did that brat even get to enter such a school? His luck must not be bad after all. Let me see how he will do in the next trial. I hope I face him, I want everybody to watch and know how much of a natural-born loser he is.”

One after another, various onlookers recognized the waste talents that used to be in their societies. This caused an uproar within the congregation and contestants because they felt too lofty to be tried with people of waste talents.

After noticing the disaster that was brewing, John Coal, the anchor announced the next trial. “The next trial will be a team challenge. Each team will have a total of 4 members in it. That being said, only 500 students will make it to the next round”

Hearing the cut mark, people started burning with passion. No one wanted to fail, but someone had to fail in order to move on to the next round.

One by one, teams started to fall very quickly. To everyone’s surprise, none of the students from Omnilock School had failed. However, it was the students of Omnilock that eliminated the most number of teams. Upon seeing this, some school elders started to challenge the credibility of the students from Omnilock. Some said they had cheated, some said they might have encountered some kind of life-changing treasure to be able to compete with other students from advanced rank D level to absolute rank D level students. 

Unfortunately for them, no matter how hard they tried to convince the referee of their rationale, it was to no avail. The competition still went on. On the leaderboard, Omnilock school was quickly rising. From number 1,984 to number 300. This can be said without a doubt to be one of the highest climbing streaks to ever be witnessed! Ah, how powerful! In order for such a feat to be carried out, the students must have won at least more than 500 games! How exciting. News of this growth quickly grew throughout various districts. Even hermit sects sent envoys to watch the competition! It must be known that hermit sects are dedicated to the protection of a district, dynasty, continent, or even planets. They are undoubtedly the big men behind the scenes. Almost everything that happens in the ‘outside’ world is controlled by them. Some control a large percent of the military. Some, the markets. Some, the agricultural produce, and even the educational factions! 

The envoys from Omnilock school were filled with pride in their hearts. Fully aware of the hardships these students whom they elected had suffered, they couldn’t help but be happy for their students. If not for their motivation, and dedication to be better, I’m afraid the progress of these students would have been stunted a while ago. However, upon noticing the envy from the congregation. The envoys couldn’t help but be more attentive to the students of Omnilock in case any of these schools tried to act funny.

After 5 hours, the second round had finally finished. Omnilock school was ranked at number 10. Such a feat that was really domineering. It can be said that these students came in like wolves dressed in lamb wool. Every team they faced lost against them. Even a good number of the participants from the most prestigious schools and families lost in the hands of  Omnilock students. This news shocked the foundations of most sects, clans, and even schools. Never in their wildest imaginations did they ever think, or dare to think that people of weak bloodlines and talents could achieve such a feat. 

However, this was also good news. To the wise, they had sent money, and even slaves in an attempt to solicit the envoys. To their great disappointment, none of their plans were fruitful. Some lowly elders and even clan leaders came in person with their children offering and making all sorts of promises so that their children could be accepted into the school. But, yet again, they were also turned back. Omnilock school was and will never be a school that can be easily stepped on. They chose the time and place where they will elect students from. No one will ever be allowed to influence or stop the decisions or actions of Omnilock school. Doing so will lead to the wrath of the 4 high judges as the school carries the prestige of the Creator Himself! Ah! How can the 4 high judges sit as they watch the Creator lose face? Even the Universal judges will kill before they live to see such a day come.

“I’m proud to announce that the district competition is now over. Tomorrow will be the final trial. Only the students from the top 20 schools are allowed to compete. As for the rest, go home and meditate on your losses. Maybe, you will learn a thing or two from the students you have faced today. Goodnight everyone, you are all dismissed” The referee and anchor, John Coal announced.