Zhuiyi Peak is very high; from a distance, it looks like a sharp arrow stuck upside down in the mountains.
When Lan Hua arrived at Zhuiyi Peak, it was still early, and the sun was still some time away from setting.
The scene on Zhuiyi Peak was chaotic, with many people gathered around a platform, arguing about something.
"Why is it that only the three of you can compete for the bow-making equipment, while we, the independent bow-wielders, cannot participate?"
"Exactly, did the bow-shaped tire appear on your three territories?"
"That bow embryo was originally unclaimed, and any bow cultivator could try to obtain it. Have you three families any shame!"
"If we rogue archers don't join this martial arts competition, I'll be the first to disagree!"
The speaker was a young archer named Yuan Bo, around thirty years old.
Perhaps to attract attention, he carried a large bow on his back, rolled up his sleeves to reveal his burly arms, making him appear extremely powerful and imposing in the crowd.
This person's cultivation is quite good, actually reaching the first level of the Pill God Realm, and the large bow on his back is also a low-grade spiritual bow.
Even within the Duanmu family, he would be considered an outstanding talent.
On the high platform, the heads of the Haoran Prefecture Archery Division, the Duanmu family, and the Lü family looked at each other, at a loss for words.
Two other old men remained silent with their eyes closed, yet they exuded a terrifying aura; they were actually experts at the Yuanxiang Realm.
One had a full head of white hair, and the other had a face full of black pockmarks. They were the archery experts who had been guarding Zhuiyi Peak for many years, named Wang Yang and Li Tong respectively.
Lan Hua located the Duanmu family members and quietly crept over there.
He patted Duanmu Zhi Qiu on the shoulder, who was first startled, then delighted.
"Brother Lan, you've arrived. Have you finished your business?"
Lan Hua nodded slightly. "Brother Duanmu, what's wrong here?"
"The head of the Haoran Prefecture Archery Division, as well as the heads of my Duanmu and Lü families, are all preparing for a meeting."
They discussed the rules of tomorrow's competition, and as a result, a group of independent cultivators gathered together, clamoring to participate in the martial arts tournament as well.
The reason is that the bow embryo originated from Mount Cangqiong and was originally unclaimed; all bow-wielding cultivators in the world are qualified to participate in the martial arts competition!
Lan Hua laughed and said, "The demands of the rogue cultivators are quite reasonable. It is indeed a bit domineering for the three families to decide on the martial arts competition and the ownership of the treasure bow themselves, and it is difficult to convince the public!"
Duanmu Zhi Qiu shook his head, "Brother Lan, you may not know this, but when the Bow Congenital appeared in the world, it almost triggered an earth-shattering war."
Fortunately, the three leaders were quite restrained, which is why they decided to hold a martial arts competition. At that time, those independent cultivators simply did not have the strength to intervene.
"Don't be fooled by the many rogue archers on Zhuiyi Peak today; there isn't a single archer with the strength of the Yuanxiang Realm!"
Lan Hua was puzzled. "Then why did these rogue cultivators suddenly cause trouble before the competition?"
"Of course they know the competition rules. Among the young disciples, none have yet broken through to the Refining Spirit Realm."
These independent cultivators included many experts at the Core Formation Realm, and naturally, they were unwilling to share the spoils among three parties!
Duanmu Qian added in a low voice, "The two elders of Zhuiyi Peak also secretly supported this; otherwise, they wouldn't be so unrestrained!"
Lan Hua looked at Wang Yang and Li Tong, but the two elders remained silent, letting the crowd condemn them.
Below the platform, a man shouted, "If no rogue cultivators participate in this martial arts competition, you can forget about holding it!"
"That's right, you can forget about taking the bow embryo out of Zhuiyi Peak!"
On the high platform, a man's face instantly turned cold, and a powerful aura suddenly swept over everyone, sending chills down their spines.
The noise from the audience suddenly subsided.
That man was none other than Lü Bu, the head of the Lü family, dressed in a black outfit with his temples bulging high.
In his eyes, these rogue cultivators were like ants, and he had never been threatened by anyone in his life.
He's going to take the fetus away; who dares to stop him?
Suddenly, Wang Yang behind him opened his eyes.
"Why should Patriarch Lü be angry? I think the demands of the rogue cultivators are reasonable. Chief Cai, Patriarch Duanmu, what do you think?"
"Since Elder Wang also supports independent cultivators, I, the Chief, have no objections!"
The speaker was Cai Mingchong, the head of the Archery Division of Haoran Prefecture.
This man was dressed in fine clothes, with one hand behind his back. He looked extremely refined and confident, as if the fetus was within his grasp.
Duanmu Wudi appeared indifferent, scoffing, "Do whatever you want, I'm fine with it!"
Everyone looked at the head of the Lü family. Two of the three families had already agreed, leaving only the Lü family.
Feeling the gazes of countless people, Lü Bu snorted, "If you all don't care about wasting time, why should I care about a little bit of time!"
Li Tong opened his eyes.
"Since all three families have agreed to allow independent cultivators to participate in this competition, then tomorrow's martial arts tournament will be changed to a four-way martial arts tournament!"
After speaking, Li Tong raised his voice.
"According to the previously established rules, three rogue cultivators will participate in the battle. You need to decide as soon as possible, and their ages must not exceed thirty-five!"
In the evening, Duanmu Wudi, along with Lü Bu, Cai Mingchong, and a representative of the rogue cultivators, entered the first floor of the Sun-Shooting Pavilion to discuss the martial arts competition the following day.
The addition of independent cultivators made the competition slightly more complicated.
The four parties unanimously agreed that each party could field a maximum of three players, and the competition would be divided into morning and afternoon sessions.
Two matches were held in the morning, with all four teams participating simultaneously, and the two teams facing off were determined by drawing lots.
After the two groups of winners are determined, the two winners will compete in the afternoon, and the side with the most wins will own the bow and turban.
Upon hearing this, everyone frowned slightly.
Ideally, such a competition should be able to determine the champion in two days. However, if the competition reaches a stalemate, a five-day competition is inevitable.
Lan Hua didn't care who took the field; she just wanted to get the job done.
"Patriarch, I am not familiar with the participants from each family. Could you please introduce them?"
Duanmu Wudi nodded, "Let's talk about the independent cultivators first. Although they are numerous and powerful, their strength varies greatly."
Although the three people we hastily assembled were all at the Dan Shen realm, their cultivation levels were only at the initial stage, posing no threat to us.
If I draw the lot to be a rogue cultivator, then I can save my energy and conserve my best strength for the final battle this afternoon!
Hearing this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.
Duanmu Wudi continued, "The Archery Division of Haoran Prefecture is quite strong. According to the information I have received, the participants should be the three most outstanding disciples of the Archery Division, whose cultivation levels do not exceed the mid-stage of the Dan Shen Realm!"
"As for the Lu family, a renowned family of archers, their strength should not be underestimated."
The Lü family practices the art of archery, and with the aid of powerful bows, their iron arrows are extremely powerful, posing the greatest threat to my Duanmu family.
There is a member of the younger generation of the Lü family named Lü Yuanwei.
At less than thirty years old, his cultivation had already reached the sixth level of the Core Formation Realm, surpassing even Qian'er!
Duanmu Zhi Qiu asked, "Grandpa, who will lead the charge in these three battles?"
Duanmu Wudi said, "For the first battle, I estimate that they will not send their strongest people, so our side should strive for the first victory, and then win tomorrow's battle to take the bow."
Therefore, Qian'er will be the one to fight in this first battle!
Lan Hua nodded slightly. Duanmu Wudi shared the same thought as him, but he didn't know if the other three parties thought the same way.
He suddenly thought of something and said calmly, "Among the successors of the three religions, Wang Tianyi of Haoran Prefecture is known as the best in the Six Arts. Will he participate in the competition?"
Everyone was taken aback upon hearing this, completely forgetting about this Confucian genius.
"No way, Wang Tianyi is a disciple of the Book Department, would he participate in this competition?" Duanmu Rong asked in surprise.
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