### Chapter 4: Official Live Broadcast
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The final test for Luo Ying, the Chief Disciple of the Inner Door of the Heavenly Sword Sect, undoubtedly drew the attention of numerous players.
Even before 9 AM, a crowd of players had gathered in the game’s official live streaming room.
To be honest, embedding a live streaming feature in the game was a smart move by the official team. However, they never expected many streamers would strike it rich thanks to their broadcasts, sparking the official team’s interest.
Thus, the developers decided to try hosting official live streams of trending events, thinking it was a win-win. After all, with a brand to build, they believed players wouldn’t hesitate to shower them with tips.
And the official attempt was indeed a success! Their live room quickly topped the system’s homepage. Even though some players from the Heavenly Sword Sect had started streaming, their amateur angles paled in comparison to the professionalism of the official stream. Players generally trusted the official transmissions more.
Moreover, the officials hired two well-known gaming commentators as guests for this live event to interact with the audience throughout.
This move attracted a massive influx of fans from the gaming commentary realm.
Before long, the live streaming room was packed to the brim, with b*llet comments flooding the screen and leaving no empty space.
“Hey everyone, I’m guest commentator Cold Little Rain.”
Cold Little Rain was your typical cute and soft girl. Perhaps to match the theme of “The Way of Inquiry,” she wore a flowing Hanfu dress, looking all delicate and graceful.
“Yo, I’m Strong Brother.”
A guy wearing a dog mask waved at the camera.
“Haha, Strong Brother, how come you didn’t mention your suffix, AVI? Is it because you’re embarrassed to reveal your true self while co-hosting with a beauty?”
“Who’d have thought Strong Brother got on the show! We gotta support him!”
“Cold Little Rain looks stunning today, but why are her long legs hidden away? What a waste of a good figure!”
“Hey, hey, are you here to watch the live stream or check out the hosts?”
“I have a video of Cold Little Rain dancing in a short skirt, wanna see?”
“Absolutely… bro, send it to me privately.”
“…”
The live streaming room was chaos, everyone yelling the most random stuff.
As time ticked down, Strong Brother cleared his throat and said, “From the footage, we can see that the Heavenly Sword Sect takes this test very seriously. The venue is not only at the martial arts stage but most of the Inner Door disciples are present too. It’s quite the honor for Chief Disciple Luo Ying.”
Cold Little Rain pretended to be curious and asked, “What kind of person is Luo Ying really?”
Strong Brother replied with a grin, “According to the official lore, Luo Ying is not just a standout among the Inner Door disciples; she even surpasses some elders! She’s probably in the top tier of combat power in the Heavenly Sword Sect.”
“No wonder the Heavenly Sword Sect is putting so much weight on Luo Ying’s first recruitment of team members.”
“Exactly! Luo Ying has a pretty peculiar personality; she usually keeps to herself. Players once thought she had no intention of recruiting, but unexpectedly, two lucky ones triggered a hidden quest and completed various challenges, leading them to the final test!”
Strong Brother paused a beat before adding, “As part of the game’s official team, we naturally hope those two players can ride their luck and pass this test successfully.”
Cold Little Rain chimed in, “That’s probably the sentiment of all players!”
“Haha, Little Rain thinks she speaks for us all, but sadly, we just hope those two fail spectacularly!”
“Right? Why should they be so lucky without giving us any chances?”
“Exactly! Luo Ying is no ordinary Inner Door disciple. If someone could latch onto her big, sturdy leg, leveling up would be a breeze. But honestly, those two lucky fools can’t possibly pass the S-rank test.”
“Dude, I’m level 20 and only barely scraped through the B-rank test. Those two can’t even hit level 15 and think they can tackle the S-rank? Dream on!”
“Big shots incoming—bring the big shots some tea!”
“Big shots are here—bring them some smoke!”
“You guys…”
As a player who had already become an Inner Door disciple made his comments in the live room, everyone swarmed him, as if anything less wouldn’t suffice to express their admiration and excitement.
While the b*llet comments flew chaotically, the camera finally revealed what players had been eagerly waiting for.
Lin Nan and Fatty were breezing through with the waiter in tow.
Crossing the security line in the center of Sky Sword City, a misty little mountain peak loomed ahead of them.
At first glance, it didn’t look very large. Lin Nan was a bit puzzled; compared to Floating City, this was undeniably a bit shabby. But once he stepped through the only door connecting to the outside world, everything changed.
It was as if he had suddenly entered another realm, surrounded by majestic mountains that reached into the clouds, stretching endlessly in every direction.
Both of them were dumbfounded.
Fatty stammered, “Wha… what is this place? Are we still in Sky Sword City?”
Lin Nan focused on the peaks and noticed several pavilions magnanimously perched among the thick canopies. It was clear this vast expanse was indeed the core area of the Heavenly Sword Sect.
The waiter announced, “Of course, we are in Sky Sword City. This is the Small Thousand World. Mortals cannot perceive its true nature; just know that stepping in here means you’ve entered the Heavenly Sword Sect. You must tread carefully; reckless behavior could violate sect rules.”
From that point on, the waiter remained silent, and the two, taking his warning to heart, didn’t dare to speak.
Among the mountains, one peak rose the tallest.
To save climbing time, the waiter handed both of them a talisman. Upon use, they felt as light as a feather, effortlessly scaling the summit.
In the blink of an eye, they arrived at the entrance of the martial arts hall on the mountainside.
Inside the hall, aside from the main arena, spectators surrounded them, mostly players who had worked extremely hard just to enter the Inner Door.
When the stars of this test finally appeared before them, disappointment flickered across the audience’s faces.
Striding forward was a chubby guy whose stomach jiggled with every step, while the youth trailing him, although more proportionate, wore a face as bland as a robot—absolutely devoid of charm.
This combination left the crowd unimpressed, as it hardly seemed like a pair capable of acing the final test.
“Strong Brother, do you think these two players have a shot?” Cold Little Rain asked.
“Well, it’s hard to say right now. The fact they stand on the stage for the final test means they’ve worked hard enough to earn Luo Ying’s approval. You know what they say—don’t judge a book by its cover. Let’s just see what the actual test entails.”
“Based on the previous B-rank test projects, the martial arts hall may randomly spawn several enemies to assess player capabilities. This one shouldn’t be any different, although the enemy strength will likely be adjusted,” Strong Brother explained.
Cold Little Rain nodded, “Got it! Now that the test is about to start, let’s wish these two players good luck in passing.”
Meanwhile, a player in the audience looked around and noticed that Luo Ying was not present.
He promptly exclaimed in the live room, “I told you guys! Even Luo Ying can’t be bothered to show up! This means she never had any hopes for these two lucky ones. Honestly, she probably welcomes their failure just to maintain her lone wolf persona.”
“Tsk, tsk, tsk. These poor dudes! Not only has Luo Ying abandoned them, but they’ll also get looked down upon by other players in the martial arts hall. I wonder how long they can last.”
“Let’s just hope they don’t get knocked down right away, wasting our long wait here!”
“At least let us see how the assessment in the martial arts hall works—that’ll help other players strategize their path to the Inner Door!”
The waiter’s voice started echoing in the martial arts hall.
“As Luo Ying’s test guide, I’m here to clarify the testing procedures. Since the test level is pretty high, it’s divided into six stages.”
Before he finished speaking, there was an uproar from both the live audience and online players.
Six stages?
The B-rank test had only two stages, while the A-rank had three. Yet the S-rank test was a whopping six stages—three times the B-rank!
“Alright, we don’t need to see any more. Those two can only hope to pass one stage at most. Getting through two stages would be a miracle. Let’s disperse. Six stages? They wouldn’t pass even if they were level 30, let alone being mere level 15s!”
“Why is Luo Ying’s test so tough? And here I was, ready to roll the dice on my luck and find the hidden quest. But at this rate, I might as well change allegiances!”
Perhaps the official live streaming had chosen the wrong participants, and Strong Brother, sporting a dog mask, felt somewhat helpless.
What he had expected to be a thrilling showdown was turning into one-sided slaughter at the martial arts hall. The audience probably wouldn’t appreciate this arrangement.
But to his surprise, the viewer count in the live room continued to climb, and why was that?
“Come, come, come! Betting time! The official betting game is live!”
“Whoa, there’s such a thing? Let’s see!”
“Betting on completing six stages earns a 30.25 payout; five stages, 21.02… two stages, 2.03; one stage, 1.17; and failing to clear any stages, 2.08.”
“The officials are cashing in big time; I’m out!”
“This payout is just ridiculous. Everyone knows those two can at least pass one stage, yet the odds are that low!”
“What can I say? A little gamble for fun. They’re already at level 15, so passing the first stage should be a piece of cake. Let’s bet they clear two stages!”
“I’m feeling brave—betting ten spirit coins they clear all stages!”
“Bro, betting isn’t as simple as that; you’re practically tossing spirit coins into the water!”
“What if they actually make it?”
“Haha, the chances of that are probably slimmer than the sun rising in the west.”
