On the outskirts of the imperial city.

Led by Emperor Wu, everyone headed towards the competition arena.

During this process, Emperor Wu was still coughing from time to time. His majestic face, which looked as if it had been chiseled by a knife or an axe, was faintly pale. He looked extremely weak, but he was trying hard to hold on and maintain his majestic appearance.

The royal family, civil and military officials, and young geniuses behind him all had no doubts when they saw this scene.

After all, the fact that Emperor Wu was seriously injured had already spread throughout the world and was well known to everyone.

In their eyes, his current appearance was like a man who was clearly injured but still dragged his injured body to support Dayu!

For a moment, everyone was excited and worried, and felt sad in their hearts.

But what followed was an overwhelming will to fight, unstoppable and resolute!

Although the situation is unfavorable, even Emperor Wu is so persistent, how can they give up?

All they can do now is to grit their teeth and prepare for war, making those guys with evil ambitions pay the price and let them know that Dayu is not to be trifled with!

Only Lu Che looked at Emperor Wu with a half-smile and a playful look in his eyes.

After all, he was well aware of the incredible effect of the elixir he gave to Emperor Wu, and that Emperor Wu's injuries must have been healed.

Emperor Wu's current appearance clearly shows that he is just pretending!

The acting was so realistic that if he didn't know the inside story, he would probably have been fooled.

at this time,

Emperor Wu also noticed Lu Che's expression.

He was slightly startled, then when no one was paying attention, he winked at Lu Che quietly and continued coughing.

But while coughing, he did not forget to suppress the noise immediately, looking cautious as if he was afraid of attracting other people's attention. The way he carefully concealed himself would subconsciously make people think of the serious injury he was hiding!

Even though he had turned his back on the five major forces, Emperor Wu still did not relax, but became more involved.

After all, you have to act it out completely!

Seeing him like this, Lu Che instantly understood.

My father is planning to transform himself into a scheming villain and take action at the critical moment to trick the enemies!

In that case...

Lu Che felt amused when he thought of the confident and arrogant looks of the five major forces, and their shock and astonishment after learning that the Emperor had fully recovered from his injuries.

The corners of his mouth curled up, and he didn't expose Emperor Wu. Instead, he strode beside him and headed for the competition.

…

Not far from the Dayu Imperial City, a huge platform covering an area of ​​more than ten thousand feet stands tall.

The platform is constructed of black iron and star stone, its surface engraved with ancient battle patterns. The dark golden lines are dotted with bloodstains, which have not faded despite years of erosion. Instead, they condense a heart-pounding aura of murderous intent.

Whenever a strong wind blows past, the platform emits a low humming sound, as if thousands of fighting spirits are roaring in it.

This is the place where the six great competitions are taking place!

At this time, after the five major forces arrived, they arranged the disciples under their respective forces.

Those sect leaders immediately came to the holy land disciples hiding in their respective camps.

Chen Jingsheng, the master of Piaomiao Immortal Mansion, was filled with ecstasy. He bowed deeply to Shao Cheng, the direct disciple of the Ninth Peak of Guhua Holy Land, and said excitedly:

"Master Shao Cheng, we have all confirmed it with our own eyes!"

"The Emperor is at the end of his strength. His injuries are difficult to heal. His end is surely near. He won't live much longer!"

In front of him, Shao Cheng was not surprised at all.

He still sat there calmly, playing with a token engraved with holy patterns on his fingertips, and sneered disdainfully:

“It’s natural!”

"His injuries were caused by my Holy Land. How could I not know what's going on?!"

He raised his eyes and glanced at the Dayu camp in the distance.

There, Emperor Wu was being supported onto the stage, his face as pale as paper, but under the scrutiny of many people, he still gritted his teeth and held on, trying to maintain his dignity as the Lord of Dayu and not let other forces see clearly.

Seeing this, the sneer on Shao Cheng's lips became more obvious.

"So, I've said it before, you guys just sit back and relax, within a year, Emperor Wu will be dead!"

"Once Emperor Wu dies, Dayu will completely collapse!"

Every word is as sharp as a knife, sonorous and powerful, revealing unparalleled confidence and arrogance.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jingsheng immediately agreed with a smile on his face.

Afterwards, perhaps after confirming that the competition was over and everything would be settled, he couldn't help but start wanting to take advantage of the opportunity to gain some benefits.

Immediately, a hint of flattery appeared in his smile, and he bent even lower, groveling and saying:

"It's all thanks to the Holy Land's strategic planning!"

"After Dayu is destroyed, I hope Master Shao Cheng can say a few good words for my Piaomiao Immortal Mansion in the Holy Land. My Piaomiao Immortal Mansion will definitely remember it!"

He was the leader of a top power, but he was bowing and scraping in front of the young man Shao Cheng, just like a pug wagging its tail to please its master, as humble as he could be.

Shao Cheng glanced at him with a half-smile, hummed, and nodded casually.

"rest assured!"

"As long as Dayu is successfully destroyed, you will all have made contributions. The Holy Land will certainly not forget your efforts!"

He raised his chin, not even looking directly at her, his expression full of arrogance.

But even so, Chen Jingsheng, who had received his promise, did not care at all. Instead, he was ecstatic and his expression became more and more flattering.

Shao Cheng sneered inwardly when he saw this.

A dog-like thing wants to take over their holy land? Ridiculous!

In the eyes of their holy land, forces such as Piaomiao Immortal Mansion and others are nothing more than running dogs that can be ordered around at will!

Just throwing a few bones at them will make them fight to the death and you can use them at your will.

Still want him to care?

Do they deserve it?!

After casually saying something to Chen Jingsheng, he didn't say anything more. He closed his eyes calmly and waited quietly for the competition to begin.

And at the same time.

The same situation at Piaomiao Immortal Mansion was also happening simultaneously in the other four top forces.

And the situation is exactly the same!

Faced with the flattery and fawning of the leaders of these forces, the disciples from the Ancient Hua Holy Land, without exception, all looked arrogant and accepted the flattery with a condescending attitude.

They looked so calm and composed, as if they were the chosen ones of heaven, born to be looked up to.

This competition should have been the stage for top forces such as Piaomiao Immortal Mansion.

However, because these young disciples came from the holy land, even though the five forces were powerful and influential in the outside world, they could only bow down and be respectful when facing them.

On this stage that originally belonged to these five forces.

These five forces are more like servants who are driven and ordered around at will, without any dignity at all!

…

The other side.

Dayu's side.

Emperor Wu took the lead and arrived at the competition platform long ago with all the civil and military officials as well as the talented disciples who were participating in the battle.

At this moment, with the six top forces all present, it also means.

The competition is about to begin!

…