In the world of martial arts, the strong are respected.
Everything else is just empty talk.
Therefore, in the huge training ground built on the banks of the Beidu River, Xiao Zhixing immediately summoned Xue Yue, who was transformed from the Black Tiger.
Behind them stood eight members of the Shi family, all at the peak of the second level of the Heavenly Rank.
Xiao Zhixing sat in the middle, looking down at the thousands of martial artists in the arena, exuding an imposing aura.
Black Tiger stood on the dueling platform, his imposing presence overwhelming the entire arena. "I accept three challenges. Whoever defeats me will immediately receive a promotion opportunity!"
No one doubted that they were lying. Just look at the eight members of the Shi family. It was said that in less than a year, all eight of them had reached the Heavenly Realm.
Those who followed Xiao Zhixing also achieved the Heavenly Rank.
The evidence is undeniable, and they have no way to question it.
The aura of the Black Tiger Heavenly Rank 3 peak expert erupted, and those with shallower cultivation below were shocked, their faces turning pale, and they hurriedly retreated to a distance.
As a result, only true masters remained below the stage, all solemnly resisting the Black Tiger's oppressive aura.
Black Tiger withdrew his oppressive aura and smiled contemptuously, "Next, I ask everyone to compete according to the rules. However, anyone who causes trouble will not be tolerated by me!"
His figure flashed by, leaving no trace. The next moment, he stood respectfully behind Xiao Zhixing with his hands behind his back.
The scene fell silent for a moment.
All eyes were on Xiao Zhixing.
Meeting her smiling eyes, everyone felt a chill run down their spines and dared not look at her again.
Some people felt a chill run down their spines. Was Xue Yue's respectful attitude towards Xiao Zhixing truly just a matter of master-servant affection? Perhaps Xiao Zhixing...
Since the duel between Shengjing Xiao Zhixing and Luo Mangong, she has never been seen to go all out again. Back then, she was able to fight Luo Mangong to a draw.
Now...
These people looked at each other, horrified, and dared not make a move.
Seeing that everyone present had finally quieted down, Xiao Zhixing leisurely spoke, "In this competition, those below the Earth Rank will participate. The top ten will have a chance to be promoted once, but there is a prerequisite: they must voluntarily serve this king and the government for ten years!"
The group exchanged glances, having anticipated the conditions, so they were not surprised.
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Xiao Zhixing is offering an opportunity to advance, so naturally he has to set conditions. Those who want to participate can do so, and those who don't will not be forced.
It's that simple.
The competition is divided into team battles and individual matches.
Based on the final number of participants, the teams are divided into several dozen groups. Each team first engages in a free-for-all, and the last person standing advances to the next stage of the competition.
After that comes the individual battles, with each person playing ten matches. Winning a match earns one point, a draw earns no points, and losing a match deducts one point.
The game involves randomly drawing slips of paper with the names of ten opponents from a black box, ensuring true fairness and impartiality.
Once the competition rules were announced, Xiao Zhixing withdrew. Soon after, the total number of participants was revealed to be over four thousand.
This shows how alluring the Heavenly Ranks are to everyone.
Black Tiger personally oversaw the competition and maintained order, while Mo Mei managed miscellaneous tasks.
Xiao Zhixing will reappear when the final results are announced.
[Yellow comment: After the first martial arts tournament, the martial arts world of Dasheng was basically unified, and all martial artists were now under official management.]
[Yellow comment: They also made great contributions to the unification of the world and serve as role models for martial artists throughout history.]
[Green comment: You're kidding. Martial arts practitioners value freedom; would they listen to official management?]
[Red comment: In later eras, our martial arts world produced many masters and forces, each ruling its own territory and even using force to disrupt the country. It was never unified; it's considered good if they didn't oppose the official government.]
[Yellow comment: Hey, then take your time watching.]
Xiao Zhixing thought that she did indeed want to unify the martial arts world and make them work for her.
However, this method needs to be implemented gradually.
Returning to her new residence, named the Xiao Mansion of Beizhou, this would be her permanent residence in Beizhou, with offices and reception areas in the front and living quarters in the back.
Just as he sat down to take a sip of tea, Yin Yi brought two pieces of news: "Your Highness, Xiao Chi has not returned to the Khan Capital. He has entered the Northern State and arrived in the Northern Plains."
"There's also Master Wuxu. He made a brief appearance in Beizhou and then disappeared."
Just after Yin Yi left, Sun Rui came to report on these two matters.
"Master Wuxu has arrived in the Northern Plains. Xiao Chi disappeared after entering the Northern Plains."
To her satisfaction, the Ghost Guards' accuracy in gathering information was now showing signs of surpassing that of the Yin Dynasty's secret agents, which was commendable.
Xiao Zhixing went to the live stream to analyze the situation and discovered that Xiao Chi was in an ordinary farmhouse courtyard, and he had transformed into a one-eyed young man.
At that moment, an inconspicuous man was reporting to him.
"Young Master, we have a lead on the Sixth Young Master, which is..."
The person who came looked conflicted.
"What is it?" Xiao Chi frowned.
The man sighed, "Well, you'll know once you go and see for yourself. I can't be sure."
Xiao Chi nodded and waved for him to step back.
Suddenly, he looked up and scanned the space, his dark gaze meeting the space camera lens.
Wow, that's sharp. Did he realize someone was watching him?
[Yellow comment: Oh my god, I almost thought he knew we were there! That look in his eyes was terrifying!]
[Red comment: No, we've been watching him for so long, how come it's only just dawning on us now?]
Xiao Zhixing wondered if it was because his gaze was too sharp that it had caught his attention? How strange.
After leaving the live stream, she contacted Bai Feng: "I have to get to work."
Bai Feng, with that face, is now mingling in the army, leading two hundred men to fight bandits and local bullies.
Upon receiving the news, she immediately rushed back to Beiyuan, her eyes shining.
Speaking of Wuxu, Xiao Zhixing felt that he should visit the family in person.
After all, he was a master of his time. Having come to Beiyuan and knowing where he was staying, she naturally had to rush to attack her enemy's master upon seeing him.
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