The first match was between Southwest Witchcraft and Maoshan Daoism, with stunning visual effects, and all sorts of incredible techniques that dazzled the onlookers. Furthermore, both contenders had very solid foundational skills, so the masters from various sects observing below were stroking their beards and laughing heartily.
After all, most of the competitors this time were young people, and foundational skills, being quite dull and tasteless, were rarely practiced diligently by the younger generation. They preferred to look for shortcuts, and while some shortcuts can indeed be fast, the old masters always appreciated those who built their skills steadily and securely.
