Fang Xin watched the competition rules.

  It is indicated online that the contestants will participate in the regional preliminary round this month. Due to the large number of people, no systematic arrangement will be made, and they will be selected at any time. Each win or loss will have points added or deducted, and when a certain level is reached, they can enter the regional finals, where there will be specialized personnel for actual swordsmanship evaluation.

  Those with real swordsmanship levels can directly enter the regional finals.

  The preliminary round of this competition is very long, lasting three months, which is specially reserved for new players to get familiar with and grow.

  "Ding Dong, you have applied to join the first fully virtual network Jian Dao tournament of Huaxia. Since you don't have a swordsmanship level title, you will be placed in the newcomer area, with an area number of 365791. There will be a comprehensive data scan, is that okay?"

  "Confirmed!"

  Fang Xin clicked confirm and started filling out the information. He decided on the name "Hulu" and after finishing, sent it over.

  "Congratulations, gourd player, application has been confirmed. You are now qualified to participate in simulated virtual matches in the novice area." Not much time had passed before permission confirmation was received.

  Fang Xin did not start immediately. He looked for information from all aspects, especially the experiences and videos of those who had already participated. Gradually, a clear outline began to take shape.

  On Earth, there was also the idea of a virtual network, but it wasn't until now that we realized that in the 21st century on Earth, this is basically not possible to complete. The reason is simple - the data processing and transmission required for a real virtual network are too massive, so massive that computers can't handle it.

  It is possible to achieve this only in a world where the average person has reached the level of photonic brain.

  The only difference between the virtual swordsmanship competition and the game is that what you can do in reality, you can also do here, what you can't do in reality, you can't do here. You can surpass, but that's your potential, there won't be anything beyond your potential.

  As for so-called combos, freeze time, block and move judgment, they don't exist.

  The only principle is that the system scans and analyzes human body data, and produces consistency between "spirit and body". As long as it does not violate the biological principles of the human body and your current physical data limit, any move can appear, and you can also use the environment to fight.

  To put it bluntly, although virtual is not equal to reality, if you advance in this competition, then in reality, as long as your physical reaction and strength training keep up, you can largely advance simultaneously. This is the greatest significance of the competition. Previously, Fang Xin didn't dare believe that the government would allow the spread and advancement of such high-lethality power, but now he has come to a realization.

  On the one hand, the existence of high technology makes physical strength fundamentally unnecessary.

  And also the imperial government tacitly permitted and even encouraged it for some need.

  Having understood this point, Fang Xin began his first virtual data debugging.

  "Ding dong, data fully scanned, please wait." A flat voice said, still producing a progress bar.

  Just looking at the slow speed, it can be known that the time required for a comprehensive data scan is very long. Generally speaking, citizens' physical data is confidential and will only be scanned with their consent after signing a contract. From this point on, many powerful people may not participate - although the company has no legal right to disclose.

  For example, Xiao Bing would never allow outsiders to obtain data about her body - even superficially, and even if the law protected it.

  But Fang Xin doesn't care about this, his secret is not in his body, and now his body doesn't have anything to show for it, except for a higher potential. If he achieves something in the future, he won't participate in this kind of competition either.

  After waiting for half an hour, the progress bar finally completed with a "ding" sound: "Character virtualization complete, appearance modification degree 80%, entering scene."

  Everything went black before my eyes, and then suddenly lit up again.

  A loud rumbling sound came from afar, before me a vast expanse of flat land, and in the distance, a waterfall cascaded down, churning up a lot of mist on a lake, making one's spirit feel unsettled.

  Wearing white clothes, holding a sword in his hand, grasping the sword, Fang Xin suddenly felt calm in his heart, and a killing intent arose in his mind.

  Such a familiar feeling, he recalled the feeling of killing with a sword on that day.

  Since I went to the projection surface last time, based on my own analysis, I know that any abilities not in the soul are useless. Therefore, determination, willpower, knowledge and skills in the soul are crucial.

  This is the real reason he participated in the competition, getting prizes and rankings are not important to him, what's important is mastering the true swordsmanship, and what can hone his swordsmanship better than this virtual sword fighting tournament?

  Whether in reality or on the projection plane, wanting to hone swordsmanship on the battlefield is just a ridiculous idea that makes one laugh out loud. Life and death are on the line, there's no coming back, who has hundreds of lives?

  Fang Xin felt himself connected to the sword, his spirit controlling the entire body's nerves, transforming into data.

  The sword is an extension of the body.

  At this moment, an opponent of the same level, randomly selected, appeared out of thin air in front of him.

  Draw sword and go up, throw scabbard and come out, Fang Xin still doesn't know what is called drawing sword skill, also didn't have in the skill of crossing gate with a sword.

  Seeing Fang Xin approaching, the opponent was a bit cautious. A 0-win and 0-loss newcomer, this situation is the most confusing, because I don't know his background. If he plays a few more games, I'll know his basic strength.

  He drew his sword and took a defensive stance, thinking in his mind that once he engaged the sword, he would probably start counterattacking at some point.

  Fang Xin's eyes narrowed, originally in such a competition, at the beginning, both sides should have had an exploratory process to determine each other's strength. However, Fang Xin, who had experienced real killing experience, omitted this process.

  Fang Xin held his sword and stepped forward. The opponent let out a "hey" and swung his sword down quickly.

  Nobunaga's sword fell, "Clang" sounded, and hit his sword.

  Both of them were shocked, taking a step back. Fang Xin suddenly moved, his body speed instantly reaching its limit. This feeling, in an instant, was like a fierce tiger pouncing on its prey, and he immediately arrived at the position where his opponent had just stood. His long sword swung straight out, making a "whooshing" sound as it sliced through the air.

  Blood splattered everywhere, the opponent was immediately struck by the sword. Before they could even react to defend themselves, the long sword swung again, and the opponent's body fell to the ground with a thud. A huge gash had opened up on their chest, and fresh blood spurted out like a fountain.

  Fang Xin followed up with another sword, and would absolutely not give his opponent a thread of chance to survive.

  "Ding Dong! You have achieved a complete victory, 1 win and 0 losses, earning 15 points!" The system's prompt voice came out.

  This is the killing technique of Yumon Swordsmanship, so simple yet effective, cruel and merciless.

  Triple Strike!

  Time had only passed eleven seconds, the opponent died instantly, and it wasn't until half a moment later that he came back to his senses, unable to utter a word. This kind of complete victory allowed the winner to gain triple points, while the loser didn't even get basic points.

  "System, schedule the next one!" Fang Xinqing said brightly.

  "Ding Dong, System Accepted, Scene Homogenized."