The martial arts competition amazed everyone.
Two days later, the martial arts competition will be held at Feihe Gate. Feihe Gate is not far from Shuanghan Gate, so there is no need to arrive early.
At the end of December in the fourth year of Dewei, disciples from various sects gathered here, dressed in all sorts of different clothes, creating a lively and bustling scene. Suddenly, as if they had seen something, they fell silent instantly.
Following the gaze of the crowd, a group of people dressed in white, with Frostbite Sect badges hanging from their waists, slowly walked over. The men and women wore different facial adornments; the women wore veils, while the men wore white fox masks.
"That's the Frostbite Sect? I've heard they never show their true faces. I wonder why?"
"Who knows? I guess she's hiding her face because she can't bear to see talented people. But I heard that the current sect leader's qualifications seem a bit lacking, otherwise she would be the current leader of the martial arts alliance!"
"Really?! Are all the leaders of the Frostbite Sect that powerful? Almost every leader of the sect has become the leader of the martial arts alliance. Even if they fail this time, they will take back the position of leader of the martial arts alliance next time. What secret method do they have?"
"How would I know? But that's all in the past. The current Frostfrost Sect Leader has already challenged many times, and can only come in... second place! The next Martial Arts Alliance Tournament is next year. The tournament is held every three years. I wonder if the Frostfrost Sect Leader will still participate?"
After saying that, he glanced at Han Sheng, clearly doing it on purpose.
Seeing this, Han Sheng turned his gaze towards the disciple and said, "Sect Leader of Zui Luo Sect, your disciple still needs more instruction."
Suddenly, a burly man with a stubble beard stepped out from beside the disciple. He glared at the disciple, who trembled in fear.
The Drunken Falling Sect Leader said in a deep voice, "Sect Leader of Frostfrost Sect, please don't take it to heart. My disciple may have been a bit direct, but he meant no harm. I believe you won't hold it against a junior."
Upon hearing this, the disciple immediately bowed to Han Sheng and said, "Please forgive me, Sect Leader. I meant no harm. I know I was wrong."
Seeing this, Han Sheng said to the sect leader of Zui Luo Sect, "Your sect disciples are taught by the sect leader, so how could they have any ill intentions? I am just reminding the sect leader that we are not the only ones present today, so we should not let people gossip about your sect."
After saying that, he left with his disciples. The leader of Zuiluo Sect looked around and saw that people from other sects were watching him, wanting him to make a fair decision.
Seeing this, he immediately pointed at the disciple and said, "What are you doing, an ordinary disciple, talking about the leader of another sect? Aren't you just causing trouble for our Zuiluo Sect?"
Upon hearing this, the disciple immediately said, "Sect Leader! Please forgive me! I know I was wrong!"
The leader of the Drunken Sect said, "Considering this is your first offense and that you know your mistake and are willing to correct it, I will punish you..."
As he spoke, he glanced at the others and continued, "I'll punish you by making you copy the book five times."
After saying that, he stretched out his palm to make a five-character gesture.
"Isn't this... a bit too light?" someone whispered.
Upon hearing this, the leader of the Drunken Falling Sect immediately chuckled awkwardly, "Uh, hahaha, it's good to admit your mistakes and correct them. Besides, the leader of the Frost Cold Sect didn't say anything. Also, today's main event is the martial arts competition, so..."
"Don't punish them so harshly?"
The voice was clearly a little soft, but how could we, being martial arts practitioners, not hear it?
Suddenly, as if he had seen a lifeline, he said, "Sect Leader of the Flying Crane Sect, what do you say?"
Upon hearing this, everyone immediately looked in the direction the Drunken Master was looking. They saw the Flying Crane Master sitting by the window on the second floor of the teahouse across the street. He was dressed in white with crane patterns on his clothes, and wore a yin-yang symbol earring with black tassels below.
The female disciples present blushed upon seeing this. The Flying Crane Sect Leader glanced calmly at the Drunken Falling Sect Leader and said, "Since the Sect Leader has already made his decision, why ask me?"
After saying that, he picked up the teacup, took a sip, and then used his light-footed skill to leave through the window.
Upon hearing this, the leader of the Drunken Falling Sect immediately said, "Ahem, you all heard it too, so, it's decided like this."
As Han Sheng led his group onward, he heard a gentle voice behind him, "Is this the disciple you took on some time ago?"
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi and the others looked back and saw that the person had a crane pattern on his body.
Han Sheng paused for a moment after hearing the voice, turned around and introduced him to the disciples, saying, "This is the sect leader of the Flying Crane Sect."
The crowd immediately cupped their hands and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader Feihe."
The leader of the Flying Crane Sect smiled and said, "Get up."
Han Sheng put his hand on Li Xingyi's shoulder and said, "Her name is Li Xingyi, and she is my apprentice."
Seeing this, Li Xingyi cupped his hands and said, "Disciple Li Xingyi greets Sect Leader Feihe."
"Hmm." That was all Li Xingyi heard from the Flying Crane Sect Leader.
Han Sheng patted her gently, and Li Xingyi lowered his hand upon seeing this.
At this moment, the leader of the Flying Crane Sect said gently, "Is Han Sheng in a bad mood? He hasn't smiled at all today."
"..."
Han Sheng sighed after hearing this and said, "I was in a good mood, but then that happened as soon as I arrived on your turf. Who can still laugh?"
The leader of the Flying Crane Sect smiled and said, "Then I apologize to Han Sheng. Is there anything Han Sheng wants?"
After listening, Han Sheng thought for a moment and smiled, "He Lian, you said it yourself. I want to go and see your He Li Jiu Ting."
Crane Cry Pavilion is the residence of He Lian. Usually, the residence of the sect leader is not very interesting, but He Lian is always overly sensitive about sending Han Sheng to Crane Cry Pavilion, which makes people really curious about what secrets are hidden inside.
As expected, He Lian immediately said upon hearing this, "Except for this."
Upon hearing this, Han Sheng looked at him with a resolute gaze. After a while, seeing He Lian's determined expression, she said, "Fine, if you don't want to go, then don't go."
Seeing that Han Sheng was about to leave, He Lian immediately hurried after her and followed beside her. Han Sheng asked in confusion, "He Lian, aren't you in charge of this competition? Why are you following me?"
He Lian smiled and said, "It won't make a difference if it's a little longer. Anyway, it's on the way, and we're going to the square anyway."
Han Sheng smiled and said, "That works too."
Gongsun Dou looked at them, then at Li Xingyi, and asked, "Junior Sister, have you figured anything out?"
Li Xingyi didn't quite understand Gongsun Dou's meaning and asked, "You can tell that Master and Sect Leader Feihe are good friends?"
Gongsun Dou said helplessly after hearing this, "Junior sister...you have a good eye."
Li You smiled and said, "That's true in a way."
Qingyi asked, "Is Miss wrong?"
Upon hearing this, Hongxing was surprised.
Huh?! You two really are childhood friends! Oh no! I guess I have no hope left. I was hoping to find a wife.
Li Xingyi said calmly, "Senior brother, you should focus your attention on the competition later."
Inside the square, disciples were numerous. He Lian smiled at Han Sheng and said, "Han Sheng, let's go up first."
Han Sheng looked at Mu Chu and the others and said, "I'm leaving it to you."
Mu Chu and the others replied, "Yes, Sect Leader."
At the front of the square stands a large building with chairs on the second floor for the leaders of various sects to watch. Several white pillars stand between the railing and the ceiling, and chairs are placed between two pillars, offering a clear view of the entire area.
Han Sheng sat down next to He Lian. As soon as Han Sheng sat down, he heard the leader of Zui Luo Sect say, "The seats arranged by Leader Fei He have remained unchanged for so long."
He Lian said, "Isn't it too troublesome to keep changing things? This way is much simpler."
Upon hearing this, the leader of the Drunken Falling Sect laughed loudly and said, "Hahahaha! Very well, I am a rough man and do not like troublesome things."
After saying that, he walked towards his seat. At this moment, the disciple next to He Lian saw that all the sect leaders had taken their seats and said, "He Lian, the leader of the Flying Crane Sect, please take your seat. Han Sheng, the leader of the Frost Cold Sect, please take your seat. Luo Kui, the leader of the Drunken Falling Sect, please take your seat."
Upon hearing this, the disciples present couldn't hold back any longer. "Hahahaha! So the leader of the Drunken Falling Sect is called Luo Kui!"
"Hahahaha! Even though it's true that sect leaders are supposed to name their characters according to the sect's name, this is just too funny!"
"..."
Qingyi laughed and said, "Hahahaha! This name is indeed funny."
Hongxing laughed and said, "That's right...that's right, hahahahaha."
Gongsun Dou sneered, "Sect Leader Feihe does have a good relationship with the Sect Leader, but Sect Leader Zuiluo probably doesn't like this name at all."
A smile flickered through Li You's deep eyes as he looked at the Drunken Master.
Luo Kui, embarrassed, immediately stood up and pointed at the Flying Crane Sect disciple, saying, "Why are you pronouncing names all of a sudden?!"
He then pointed to the disciples below and said, "And this means robust and imposing, what's so funny?!"
At this moment, Luo Kui appears exceptionally childish and adorable.
The disciples below could only laugh a little softly. Han Sheng chuckled and said, "Sect Leader Zui Luo, please don't mind. The disciples meant no harm; they are just young."
Luo Kui was puzzled after hearing this.
Why does this sound so familiar? Oh well, never mind.
He then said to the Flying Crane Sect disciple, "You! Why aren't you starting the competition yet! It'll be dark soon!"
Han Sheng looked at He Lian and smiled, "Let's begin."
He Lian smiled gently and said, "Okay."
At this moment, the female disciples below erupted in excitement again.
"Ahhhhh! Master Feihe smiled!!! It's so beautiful!!!!"
"What kind of woman does the Flying Crane Sect Leader actually like?!"
"Sect Leader Feihe..."
Qingyi said, "Although Sect Leader Feihe is indeed handsome, doesn't he have too many admirers?"
“!” Upon hearing this, Hongxing immediately said, “Uncle-Master Muchu.”
Upon hearing this, Mu Chu remained unfazed and said, "Sect Leader Feihe has an excellent reputation and appearance. When he first became sect leader, he attracted many women to become his disciples simply because of his looks. Moreover, his martial arts skills and character are also top-notch, hence this scene."
Hongxing was surprised.
That's not what I wanted to know! Besides, isn't it obvious?!
At that moment, a snap of fingers was made.
"Simply put, it's because Sect Leader Feihe is a near-perfect person that he behaves this way."
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw that it was Li You.
Hongxing felt as if his heart had shattered, and he felt utterly helpless.
It's not that I don't understand; you don't actually need to translate.
He Lian said solemnly, "I believe everyone knows the rules: the competition is a matter of stopping when the opponent is right, no outside help is allowed, no cheating, etc. The martial arts competition is now open."
Upon hearing this, Hongxing finally breathed a sigh of relief. Everyone immediately turned to look at the Feihe disciple, waiting for him to announce the first opponent. The Feihe disciple immediately felt immense pressure.
The Flying Crane disciple said, "Li Xingyi will fight Zhao Peng, and Gouwa will fight Wang Fei..."
Upon hearing this, Li Xingyi slowly walked onto the stage. The crowd below immediately began to murmur amongst themselves, "A child?! How can she be a child?! She's the disciple of the Frostbite Sect Leader?! I thought she was already of marriageable age?!"
"Yes, I just heard she's only seven years old! And she's only been learning for the first four months! They dare to let her participate in the competition?!"
"Although there is no age limit for the martial arts competition, aren't you afraid that this small body will get hurt?" someone chuckled.
Everyone was taken aback by these incongruous words.
"Stop talking! Which sect doesn't accept young disciples? Aren't you afraid of offending people from other sects by saying that?" The fellow disciple immediately said upon seeing this.
After saying that, the man looked around and saw that the junior disciples of other sects were watching them. One of the male disciples in black clothes gave him a sharp sidelong glance, which startled the man.
Hongxing asked, puzzled, "Why are they saying that about Junior Sister Li?"
Before Gongsun Dou could speak, Li You said, "Some people didn't hear the news properly and thought that the sect leader had taken in a young woman of marriageable age, but it turned out not to be, so they were startled."
"Some did it on purpose, after all, they thought, how could a seven-year-old girl possibly win? So they laughed on purpose."
After saying that, he looked at the person who had just spoken.
He then laughed and said, "But this statement will also affect the junior disciples of other sects, so he's... finished!"
Gongsun Dou asked, "That black-clad disciple from earlier?"
Li You said, "That's someone from Yuanze Sect. He's the sect leader's disciple and will most likely be the next sect leader of Yuanze. His name has already been chosen: Ze Ming."
Qingyi exclaimed in shock, "They've already chosen a name using the sect's name!"
Hongxing stroked his chin and asked, "Hey? I've noticed something. It seems like none of the sect leaders have surnames? Why is that?"
After listening, Qingyi thought for a moment and said, "It seems so."
Li You said, "Of course, it's to demonstrate the characteristics of a master!"
I don't know for sure, but I guess so.
Everyone stared at him speechlessly.
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