Chapter 58 Successive Victories
Around the arena, the members of the Bai, Shao, and Qiao families remained silent.
No one expected that the Bai family's young man, who had successfully challenged the challenger, would be so easily defeated by a young cultivator at the first level of enlightenment!
You should know that Bai Song, who had just been defeated, was already at the fourth level of enlightenment!
Even though most of the energy of heaven and earth absorbed in the entire major realm is consumed in the process of condensing the primordial soul and consecrating treasures, the suppression at the lower level is not significant. However, Bai Song is a very composed person. He spent several years accumulating his foundation at the ninth level of the Palace Opening Realm, which is quite good among the younger generation of the Bai family. Yet... he is so much weaker than the cultivator who is challenging the arena.
It's not that we can't lose, it's that we lose too easily!
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At this moment, the new champion stood on the stage, showing no sign of contempt.
But without a doubt, he was waiting for the families to challenge him!
The three families looked at each other in bewilderment.
Soon, a tall and imposing young man, standing nine feet tall, stepped out and landed on the stage!
The extremely handsome young champion looked at the youth.
The young man clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Please!"
The champion said, "Please."
The next instant, the two men swiftly attacked, colliding violently together!
The young man was holding a large axe!
The champion still held the hard bow in his hand.
Compared to a great axe, a hard bow may not seem powerful enough, but it is incredibly tough.
The champion moved with incredible speed, striking the side of the great axe with the tip of his bow in an instant.
The axe came with great force, but with that one strike, even the nine-foot-tall youth staggered.
The young man possessed immense strength, which complemented his axe skills perfectly. However, he only realized during the actual battle that the reason Bai Song had been so easily knocked off his longsword was precisely because this new champion's strength was even more terrifying!
I wonder how he tempered himself. Did he cultivate some extremely profound body tempering method?
But the young man didn't have time to think too much. He quickly turned around, swung his long arm again, and swung his axe several times, striking rapidly.
Unfortunately, the new champion easily dodged it.
The three consecutive blows with the great axe failed to harm him in the slightest.
The young man calmed himself down and stood still, but a sense of heaviness arose in his heart.
Unable to pinpoint the opponent's location, and with his pride in his strength failing to gain the upper hand, he had to be even more cautious.
Only after experiencing it firsthand did the young man realize that he was no match for the new champion.
He couldn't even tell how much skill the other party had actually put in.
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Beside the ring.
Zhong Cai stared brightly at the figures engaged in battle, clenching her fist in excitement!
Yes! That's it!
Old Wu hit him!
Stop playing around and start shooting arrows! Shoot arrows!
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Seemingly sensing Zhong Cai's thoughts, Wu Shaogan quickly distanced himself, casually placing his fingers on the bowstring, releasing an incredibly terrifying killing intent that instantly froze his opponent.
We had no choice but to admit defeat.
The new champion's arrow once again struck his opponent's heart.
If they retaliate, it will be like an arrow piercing the heart!
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The young man put away his great axe and jumped off the stage.
Several members of his clan gathered around him, asking, "How are you?"
The young man said with a solemn expression, "I can't find the bottom."
His purpose in taking the stage this time was both to challenge the opponent and to gauge their bottom line.
However, he was defeated too quickly, and he couldn't even last ten rounds with his opponent. What can you learn from that?
Several members of the clan were also somewhat disappointed.
The others who had been eavesdropping nearby were also somewhat disappointed.
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Zhong Cai was a little smug and smiled silently.
The main problem is that since it's in someone else's home turf, and his old man Wu is making such a splash, he shouldn't be too arrogant.
Otherwise, you might get beaten up.
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The young man wielding the large axe came from the Shao family.
The woman who took the stage again was a fit and healthy-looking woman from the Qiao family.
The woman wielded a large spear, which was extremely heavy and possessed great strength.
As the saying goes, "an inch longer, an inch stronger," and as soon as she stepped onto the stage, she quickly twirled her spear, trying to keep the new champion guessing where her big gun was headed.
With each swing of the arm, the spear would explode in the air with a deafening roar!
However, every shot fired by the Qiao family woman landed on empty air.
Even though the spear's swing was extremely powerful, and even though its residual force could create ripples of power, it still couldn't harm the opponent in the slightest.
Moreover, the new champion did not give her the opportunity to find new methods.
After several shots failed to work, Qiao's daughter also felt her hair stand on end and her spine go cold.
A murderous aura enveloped her!
The sharp, stinging pain, even before it fully erupted, made her heart pound.
Qiao's daughter also deeply felt that she had to admit defeat.
Naturally, she too was too exhausted to get off the ring.
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In three consecutive matches, each of the three teams fielded their strongest players, but all three were defeated within a few rounds.
This is so embarrassing.
From the moment Bai Song began his battle with the new champion, there was almost no more enthusiastic cheering.
It wasn't that the families didn't want to cheer, but rather that they no longer needed to cheer while the others were still observing.
Zhong Cai quietly counted on her fingers, making a "three," and then quietly grinned.
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The three families exchanged glances, considering which members were capable enough to give it a try.
There are twenty-seven consecration arenas, and almost all of the most outstanding consecration experts from each family are defending their positions, struggling to deal with the endless stream of attackers.
There were actually only a few dozen enlightened cultivators from those three families scattered around the arena.
Of course, there are stronger ones. After all, the arena was temporarily unclaimed, and they naturally had to fight for glory for their respective families.
However, Bai Song and his team had already taken the stage.
The remaining cultivators looked around. Even those who were somewhat confident that they were stronger than Bai Song and the others realized after a moment's thought that they were not strong enough to defeat them quickly.
...If the arena is empty and no one goes up, it will be even more embarrassing for the three families.
A thin man walked over from a short distance away.
He exuded a chilling aura, as if shrouded in a ghostly mist, which was quite frightening.
Upon seeing this person, the Qiao family members quickly went to greet him.
"Brother Qiao Ming!"
"Third cousin!"
"Third Uncle!"
Everyone greeted him warmly, their faces beaming with joy.
Qiao Ming's expression wasn't sinister at all; instead, it carried a hint of a smile, but it didn't match his demeanor, making it seem somewhat strange.
Why are you so enthusiastic?
The Qiao family members immediately began to recount what had happened.
Qiao Ming turned his head and looked at the arena.
The new champion was initially looking away, but when his gaze fell upon the target, the new champion instantly noticed.
Qiao Ming's expression shifted slightly.
He had just activated his cultivation technique to look over, but the new champion still sensed it.
Indeed extraordinary.
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The people from the Shao and Bai families stiffened slightly when they saw Qiao Ming.
Qiao Ming is the top genius of the Qiao family and has a great demeanor. However, the companion treasure he summoned is somewhat sinister, which is why his temperament is like this.
In fact, Qiao Ming has been basically confirmed as a potential talent for building a palace, and is one of the few young powerhouses that the Qiao family is cultivating.
Of course, all three families have such potential for building a palace, but their statuses are quite different.
The children of the Shao and Bai families should show Qiao Ming more respect.
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Qiao Ming understood what everyone meant, and without saying anything more, he appeared on the arena.
None of the many cultivators of the same cultivation level around him could figure out how he got up there.
In the blink of an eye, Qiao Ming was standing five steps in front of the new champion.
That's too fast!
Almost all cultivators couldn't help but think this way.
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On stage, Qiao Ming felt a strange sensation.
Having heard about the new champion's "great achievements," Qiao Ming originally planned to appear directly one step to the new champion's side to put some pressure on him.
Unexpectedly, the new champion was even faster than he had anticipated, managing to keep the two of them standing facing each other, maintaining a distance of five steps between them.
Qiao Ming frowned slightly, feeling that things were getting a bit tricky.
His speed was no less than his, no, it was even faster!
Qiao Ming gave the new champion a sinister smile—though he was trying to be friendly.
Then, a black flag appeared in his hand and enveloped him completely.
In the next instant, Qiao Ming's figure disappeared.
It seemed as if an almost imperceptible shadow was flashing rapidly across the entire arena.
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Those below the stage were astonished to see the figure of the new champion constantly flashing.
With each flash, he appeared somewhere in the arena.
If you look closely, you'll notice that every time the new champion dodged, he just barely avoided that extremely faint shadow.
The shadow follows you everywhere, but it is only ever a shadow.
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Zhong Cai exclaimed "Wow!" to herself. Someone's speed was almost as fast as Lao Wu's!
At the same time, he also heard the growing murmurs around him.
Perhaps because the two on stage had already exchanged blows for more than a dozen rounds and seemed destined to remain locked in a stalemate, the other cultivators finally stopped watching with bated breath and began to speak.
"Even Qiao Ming couldn't catch up with him..."
"Too fast! Just who is the new champion? His movement speed is incredible!"
“After analyzing the three matches just now, a few of us from the clan said that, putting aside how strong the new champion’s archery skills are, his strength and speed are also top-notch.”
"Whether a battle technique is powerful under the Fusion Realm depends on the cultivator's foundation. This person's foundation is too solid."
"I wonder what his qualifications are?"
"Third Uncle possesses top-tier Earth-grade talent! His Black Twilight Flag is extremely terrifying; it hasn't even been fully developed yet, and it's already..."
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Zhong Cai listened intently and quickly analyzed the situation.
It turns out that Qiao Ming's Black Twilight Flag is a top-grade level eight companion treasure. Now that his cultivation level is still low, he can increase his speed by two times when he wraps himself in the flag, and his figure will be blurred to the extreme. If he advances further, not only will he be difficult to see with the naked eye, but he will also be impossible to find even when scanning with divine sense.
If the Black Flag is used at night, its power will be increased by 30%.
Therefore, if Qiao Ming were to engage in assassination, he would be an expert.
However, the Black Flag does not yet have offensive capabilities. Qiao Ming has also cultivated other techniques, which are a pair of terrifying Netherworld Claws.
Although Qiao Ming hadn't been able to use it yet, the claw was actually hidden inside the Black Night Flag—if his opponent was even slightly slow, the ghost claw would extend and launch a powerful attack.
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Zhong Cai stroked her chin, pondering to herself.
Qiao Ming was chasing very fast, but Lao Wu was even faster. It wasn't that he couldn't find an opening to defend against the attack.
But then he thought that maybe Lao Wu felt that in close combat with Qiao Ming, at similar speeds, the Ghost Claw was small and agile, while the Hard Bow was relatively clumsy and would be at a disadvantage against the Ghost Claw.
So, does Old Wu intend to wear Qiao Ming down?
Zhong Cai's expression was somewhat subtle.
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The discussions among other groups continued.
"The new champion has no weaknesses in any aspect; there are no flaws in close combat, ranged attacks, or Xuan power reserves."
"Brother Qiao's Xuan energy is consumed very quickly when he uses the Black Twilight Flag. I wonder how long he can last?"
"If Qiao Ming can't catch the new champion, he'll probably only have regrets in the end..."
"It's so tempting to watch! If I were faster, I'd love to go up there and fight the new champion!"
"Who isn't like that? But if you can't even run into someone, and they point at your vitals in no time, that's just too boring!"
"These two are currently engaged in a war of attrition. Qiao Ming is slightly slower, but that's enough to keep the new champion from widening the gap."
"The new champion couldn't target Qiao Ming's vital points, and Qiao Ming couldn't inflict any real damage either."
"Whoever has more resources and foundation will win!"
The eyesight of many cultivators is also very accurate.
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Zhong Cai watched the old man jumping around with a smile, feeling very happy.
Praise him! Everyone should praise Old Wu!
Old Wu, this all-around warrior, also put in a lot of effort!
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In his early years, when Wu Shaogan was still a prodigy, the two secretly met. Wu Shaogan helped Zhong Cai adapt to this cruel world, took him hunting, and naturally talked to him about cultivation.
Wu Shaogan never looked down on Zhong Cai because of his poor aptitude. Zhong Cai, on the other hand, came with memories from his previous life. He hadn't developed any real skills yet, but he had a lot of random and miscellaneous knowledge.
For example, Zhong Cai would give Wu Shaogan the following advice:
"Just drawing the bow isn't enough. If someone gets close, you won't be able to fight them."
"The tradition includes both archery and bow techniques. Are you planning to learn archery first and then bow techniques? No, no, you have to learn both."
"Time can be found if you squeeze it in! You practice bowing, I'll practice hammering! If my hammer can break your bow, then it's not good enough yet."
"You're definitely fighting me at a lower cultivation level. What's the point of a higher cultivation level suppressing a lower one? You're invincible if you fight at the same cultivation level!"
"You're still a bit lacking in close combat. What if someone is faster than you? You can make time for it. Aren't you going to train? Look for more movement techniques."
"You have movement techniques too? Then hurry up and learn them! Your inheritance is quite comprehensive, does it include body tempering? Does it include strength-building techniques?"
"All of these are available to help me get used to the Sun-Shooting Bow... I need to start practicing with them right away!"
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After reminiscing about the past, Zhong Cai scratched her face a little awkwardly.
I never realized it before, but now that I think about it, it seems like he gave Lao Wu a lot of pep talks back then?
Old Wu was just an eleven or twelve-year-old child.
But in a flash, Zhong Cai returned to normal.
He's a madman for Lao Wu, and Lao Wu is a madman for him too.
Back then, he was just a kid. Not to mention that the two of them often practiced combat tactics together, even if he asked Lao Wu to practice speed one minute, Lao Wu would throw him in front of a savage beast the next. He had a tough time too.
However, after he defeats the savage beast, Old Wu will demonstrate his movement techniques to him...
Zhong Cai smiled again.
It's actually quite interesting.
Old Wu once said that although the techniques of the Sun-Shooting Bow were not suitable for him, his movement skills were fine.
Once Zhong Caitian reaches his peak and his meridians are fully opened, he can begin to learn.
Old Wu would teach him step by step, improving his survival skills.
Looking back now, time really flies, and everything changes so quickly.
But he and Lao Wu no longer need to worry about how to meet; they can be together all the time!
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Wu Shaogan actually had a plan in mind, and he had been cultivating step by step before Zhong Cai started nagging him.
However, he really appreciated Zhong Cai's concern for him.
Every time he saw Zhong Cai racking his brains to figure out what weaknesses he had and how to make up for them, he could feel Zhong Cai's pure and sincere feelings for him.
Moreover, despite the comprehensive inheritance of the Sun-Shooting Bow, Zhong Cai was still able to offer many brilliant suggestions.
Wu Shaogan will listen carefully and make amends diligently.
He enjoyed spending time with Zhong Cai and was happy to listen to his whimsical ideas.
He could even vaguely sense why Zhong Cai was like this—because when he accompanied Zhong Cai through her training, he would feel very happy every time he saw Zhong Cai's progress under his guidance.
Wu Shaogan also enjoyed hearing Zhong Cai's praises.
Every time he honed his skills to the best of his ability and was able to demonstrate his speed, strength, combat tactics, archery, and other skills to Zhong Cai, Zhong Cai would give him a strong response, making him feel satisfied from the bottom of his heart.
Because of this, Wu Shaogan always regretted not being able to take Zhong Cai with him when he went out.
Wu Shaogan had also heard a lot of praise from others, but compared to Zhong Cai, something always seemed off.
Some eyes lacked brightness, some lacked sincerity, some sincerity was tinged with bitterness, some were purely flattering, and others carried a calculated intent that was being carefully concealed...
Wu Shaogan preferred to spend more time cultivating and then show it to Zhong Cai when they met again.
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Before they knew it, the two on the stage had been locked in a stalemate for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea.
They seemed tireless, continuing to expend their profound energy.
Qiao Ming's body, hidden within the Black Flag, gradually weakened, and his already pale face became even more ashen.
He stared intently at the direction the new champion had vanished, and followed closely behind.
If the other party is even slightly slow to react...
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Zhong Cai was engrossed in watching when suddenly someone approached her.
He instinctively stepped aside, which startled the person who was about to arrive.
The man quickly stopped and didn't approach any further, saying, "Young man, I'm sorry to bother you."
Zhong Cai looked closely and recognized him as a powerful expert from the Shao family who had been enlightened.
He immediately replied, "You're too kind, senior."
Shao Qing remained polite and asked, "Young brother, do you know this new champion?"
As soon as the question was raised, some people nearby also took notice.
Zhong Cai answered directly, "He is my husband."
Shao Qing was taken aback.
The other cultivators were also stunned.
Shao Qing subconsciously said, "The two of you are a good match."
Zhong Cai's smile brightened: "Senior has a good eye!"
Shao Qing: "..."
The other cultivators: "..."
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With so many people around the arena, no one actually noticed Zhong Cai's secret joy when the new champion had just defeated Bai Song.
They were all in shock and couldn't pay attention to anything else.
But as more and more people went up, Qiao Ming persisted, and some people noticed that Zhong Cai's reaction was different from the others.
After thinking it over, Shao Qing vaguely remembered that after the new champion won his first match, he seemed to have looked in that direction from the audience.
After thinking about it for a moment, he took the initiative to get to know Zhong Cai.
I never expected that the two of them would be a married couple.
There are actually quite a few couples in the city who get married, so there's nothing strange about it.
Shao Qing and the others choked up because of Zhong Cai's attitude.
It seems normal, yet it also seems a little strange.
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Shao Qing was distracted by Zhong Caiyi and almost forgot the purpose of her visit.
After shaking off his emotions, he put on a smile again and started chatting with Zhong Cai.
"What's your name, young man?"
Zhong Cai then revealed his name. He was well aware that the other party was very interested in Lao Wu, so he simply said, "My husband's name is Wu Shaogan."
Those listening in quickly wrote down the names.
Shao Qing asked with a smile, "You two don't seem to be from this city."
Zhong Cai nodded and said, "We're newlyweds, so we're traveling around."
Shao Qing: "The two of you have such a deep affection for each other, it's truly enviable."
Zhong Cai said matter-of-factly, "That's natural."
Shao Qing: "..."
The other cultivators also had mixed feelings.
After a pause, Shao Qing asked again, "May I ask which family you two are from?"
Zhong Cai had nothing to hide, so she said, "It's from the Wu family, the Wu family of Kunyun City."
Although their relationship with the Wu family isn't great, there's no need to say so much to outsiders.
Kunyun City is so far away, why would the people of Yujiao City bother to go there and inquire about a consecration arena? Besides, even if they did inquire, it wouldn't matter.
Shao Qing is very experienced; just from Zhong Cai's attitude, one can see that he doesn't take the Wu family seriously.
After a moment's thought, he changed the subject and said with a smile, "There are banquets being held in various places in Jade Dragon City recently to entertain guests from afar. If you two are interested, you can also try the local specialties."
Zhong Cai laughed and said, "Your place is so hospitable. I'll definitely tell him after the fight is over!"
Seeing this, Shao Qing became even more certain of the harmony between the couple.
The young man before him was of rather low cultivation level, yet he was able to make decisions for Wu Shaogan as if it were commonplace.
Then, while watching the fight, Shao Qing chatted with Zhong Cai, mentioning the situation of the battle on the stage.
Zhong Cai praised his husband, Old Wu, without any restraint. If it weren't for the fact that many outsiders were listening, he would have been dancing with joy.
Even so, Shao Qing was bombarded with Zhong Cai's praise of "Old Wu is amazing, amazing, amazing," and it took careful discernment to glean any comments about the other party's strength.
Well, that's pretty insightful.
Shao Qing felt that although Brother Zhong's feelings for his husband were so deep that it was difficult to summarize the meaning in his words, he was indeed quite knowledgeable and did not seem like an ordinary minor cultivator.
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After praising her, Zhong Cai realized she had gone a bit too far.
But there was nothing he could do; he was so frustrated!
He used to secretly collaborate with Lao Wu, never daring to reveal their close relationship to outsiders. Many times when Lao Wu fought against others, he was too limited by his own strength to go and watch. How miserable!
Old Wu only fought a few battles in Kunyun City. Because of his fame, many people went to watch, and Zhong Cai was able to sneak in as well.
Old Wu was also very skilled at the time. Every time he won, he would casually glance at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai knew that Lao Wu was showing off to him, but he couldn't respond. All the praise he wanted to give was stuck in his stomach, and he could only join the other cultivators in making a few comments.
I feel so suffocated.
Now it's different. Zhong Cai can show off his old man, Wu, in front of a group of enlightened cultivators!
And it was someone else who asked the question first.
Then we should go all out!
In particular, this senior Shao Qing was quite accommodating and showed no resistance whatsoever.
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As they talked, Shao Qing and Zhong Cai became somewhat familiar with each other.
None of the family members listening in interrupted, but those who came with their partners or future partners couldn't help but move closer to each other.
Well, the atmosphere is there.
I think I'd really like to talk to my partner.
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On the stage, Wu Shaogan remained unmoved, once again evading Qiao Ming's pursuit.
As many cultivators have analyzed, they are waging a war of attrition.
Wu Shaogan had put in a great deal of effort into the ninth level of the Palace of Opening, and his profound energy was virtually inexhaustible.
He must have such a deep foundation.
Besides Zhong Cai constantly nagging him, to truly use the Sun-Shooting Bow, each arrow consumes a great deal of Xuan energy.
The inheritance of the Sun-Shooting Bow that he received required him to accumulate many times more foundational knowledge than an ordinary Palace Master!
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Therefore, even as Qiao Ming's complexion grew increasingly pale and his lips turned slightly blue, Wu Shaogan remained completely at ease.
A rough calculation shows that he has only used 30% of the profound energy in his body.
As long as Qiao Ming insists, Wu Shaogan is willing to play along.
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The chase on the ring took almost half an hour.
Finally, Qiao Ming revealed himself in a corner of the arena.
As if sensing something, the new champion smiled slightly and drew back the bowstring.
The arrow tip was still aimed precisely at Qiao Ming's heart.
Qiao Ming slowly exhaled and said, "I admit defeat."
The new champion released the bowstring.
Qiao Ming walked heavily off the stage.
Everyone could see that Qiao Ming was extremely exhausted.
Everyone could see that the new champion acted as if nothing had happened.
In an instant, the noise grew louder and louder, gradually becoming a boiling commotion.
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The Qiao family members all came to Qiao Ming's side, intending to comfort him.
Qiao Ming slightly raised his hand, stopping their reaction.
The people of the tribe looked at him.
Qiao Ming said in a deep voice, "He is very strong. Those who have reached a certain level should go up and broaden their horizons."
Most of the clansmen agreed without much hesitation.
Qiao Ming added, "Those who have already experienced it, go to other arenas and call them over to give it a try if they're free."
The Qiao family members agreed again.
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The Bai and Shao families did similar things to Qiao Ming.
Shao Qing continued chatting with Zhong Cai, and every time someone went on stage, he would tell Zhong Cai something.
Zhong Cai listened carefully, comparing her own experience with the lessons learned, and found she gained quite a lot.
However, whenever Wu Shaogan won and looked at him...
Zhong Cai immediately noticed and waved to him excitedly.
Shao Qing looked at it, feeling a sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection).
At the same time, he unconsciously stood a step away from Brother Zhong.
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Jade Dragon City, at the city gate.
A middle-aged man dressed in a coarse black coat rode a fierce tiger to the very back of the procession entering the city.
Despite his good behavior and attempts to conceal his presence, he was immediately discovered.
A burly man emerged from one of the fortresses on the city wall and quickly appeared beside the middle-aged man.
The burly man laughed heartily, "Brother, there's no need to queue, come this way with me!"
The middle-aged man bowed and thanked him.
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None of the cultivators in the queue uttered a sound upon witnessing this scene.
Because they all recognized the burly man as Shao Ying, a Fusion Realm elder of the Shao family.
The other party would not normally come to guard the gate, so the person who took the initiative to meet them must be a strong person of the same level.
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Shao Ying led the middle-aged man into the city through another gate.
As they walked, he asked with a smile, "How should I address you, sir?"
The middle-aged man said, "Tang Lie."
Shao Ying exclaimed, "What a great name!"
Tang Lie smiled.
Shao Ying then asked, "Brother Tang, since you've come to my Jade Dragon City, is there anything I can help you with?"
Tang Lie said, "I have come here to meet with my employer."
Shao Ying was taken aback: "Brother Tang, with such strength..."
Tang Lie smiled and said, "I am just a rogue cultivator who almost lost my life while trying to seize an opportunity. I was able to survive and break through my cultivation level thanks to the help of you two young friends. Such kindness should be repaid. Although I am hired by you, I am actually repaying your kindness."
Shao Ying hesitated, "This is quite a generous way to repay you, Brother Tang."
Tang Lie explained, “My aptitude is limited. It took me many years to reach the Suspended Illumination Realm. Going to seek an opportunity was a gamble. Even if I break through to the Fusion Realm, it will only extend my life by two hundred years. Those two employers do not usually restrict my freedom, and one of them is even a Level 2 Alchemist. Before my lifespan ends, there may be hope that they can extend my life.”
Shao Ying suddenly realized what was happening when he heard this.
If this person has always been a rogue cultivator, he has probably experienced many treacherous people. Since his two employers did not take away his opportunities and even saved him, it is only natural that he would have more trust in them.
If he were to use the rest of his lifespan to attach himself to a powerful force, given the unpredictable nature of human nature, he might be constantly exploited without receiving the treatment he deserves.
But since her savior was already a level two alchemist with great potential and good character, she might as well follow her employer and take a gamble.
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Shao Ying laughed and said, "Brother Tang, you're in luck."
Tang Lie smiled as well.
As they were talking, Shao Ying had already brought Tang Lie into the city.
Shao Ying invited Tang Lie to dinner.
Tang Lie did not refuse.
The two soon arrived at a private room in a restaurant.
Shao Ying toasted Tang Lie with a cup of wine before saying to him, "Brother Tang, we are naturally happy to welcome you to Yujiao City. However, there are some important matters in the city recently, and we need to inform you of some things in advance."
Tang Lie took a sip and said, "Brother Shao, please speak."
Shao Ying stated bluntly, "During the last five days of the three families' final selection, anyone who comes to my city will no longer be allowed to enter or leave the city gates."
Tang Lie asked, "Why is that?"
Shao Ying pondered: "The first twenty days will be arena battles, followed by five days of other trials, and then five days of city defense trials."
Tang Lie was taken aback: "A test to defend the city?"
Shao Ying frankly stated, "In the last five days, there will be a beast tide."
Tang Lie's pupils contracted.
Shao Ying: "It's a family rule that everyone must fight savage beasts. The beast tide doesn't form spontaneously; it's summoned by the supervisor."
Tang Lie listened quietly.
Shao Ying had nothing to hide; previous family-designed products had all undergone similar tests.
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Whether in cities, towns, or villages, you may encounter beast tides.
However, the smaller the area and the fewer the population in a region, the smaller the scale of the beast tide will be.
The beast tide primarily targets cities.
Every time a beast tide comes, all the major and minor forces in the city must send people to climb the city walls and even fight their way outside the city to kill all the savage beasts!
Otherwise, if the savage beasts were to attack the city, the entire city would be utterly destroyed.
The forces within a city are also obligated to send people to assist them when their subordinate towns and villages encounter danger.
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During the test, the man-made beast tide was controllable.
The overseers will use the treasures bestowed by the state lord to control the beast tide.
Those who participate in resisting the beast tide will not be everyone in the city, but rather the three major families competing for the top-tier items, as well as other cultivators who voluntarily participate.
All cultivators who participate in resisting the beast tide will receive a mark.
This marker will record how many beasts each person has killed, and what level of beasts they killed.
After the beast tide ends, the members of the three major families will go over to count the number of beasts they have defeated and record their scores.
Furthermore, the scores will be added to the scores from all the previous tests to arrive at the final result.
Besides that...
If the members of the three major families are unable to withstand the attack of the beast tide, then the test will be failed.
This time, none of the families in the city will have the title of "official rank".
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For this reason, even though each family hopes that its own members will have the highest scores, they also expect other cultivators who come to participate in the defense of the city.
After all, the more people there are, the easier it will be to deal with the beast tide.
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Shao Ying took the initiative to tell Tang Lie so much in order to inform him of the relevant restrictions.
Tang Lie is a Fusion Realm expert. Even though there are several Palace Construct Realm experts in Jade Dragon City, his influence is still considerable.
The main thing is to appease him.
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Tang Lie replied cooperatively, "Brother Shao, rest assured, I will naturally abide by the regulations of your place. As for whether I will participate in the defense of the city, I will follow my employer's instructions."
Shao Ying breathed a slight sigh of relief, then asked with a smile, "May I ask who Brother Tang's employer is? How do you plan to meet with them?"
Tang Lie said, "Both employers should be at the Dragon Fighting Arena."
Shao Ying asked curiously, "How did you know, Brother Tang?"
Tang Lie laughed and said, "My alchemist employer loves exciting things, and the other employer always goes along with it. Since there are arena battles in full swing in the city, the two employers will certainly not miss it."
Shao Ying offered, "Why don't I take Brother Tang with me?"
Tang Lie had no objection: "Then I'll have to trouble you, Brother Shao."
After exchanging a few words, Tang Lie promptly devoured all the dishes Shao Ying had ordered.
Shao Ying also noticed the tiger, which was nearly at the fifth rank, and gave it a lot of high-grade blood food.
Red Tiger ate heartily and finished everything.
Then, Tang Lie and Chi Tianhu, led by Shao Ying, headed towards the Jade Dragon Battle Battlefield.
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The Dragon Fighting Arena, the Consecration Arena.
Wu Shaogan has now won ten consecutive matches.
Except for Qiao Ming's match, which took a relatively long time, all the other matches were won in just a few rounds.
After completing a round of ten matches, Wu Shaogan naturally had time to rest and meditate cross-legged.
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Zhong Cai became increasingly excited as she watched, but to avoid provoking hatred, she stopped showing off.
When he saw that his old man was sitting cross-legged, he moved closer and began to observe him carefully.
Her complexion was rosy, her breathing was calm and normal, and her reactions were normal. There was no sign of injury or pain anywhere...
Zhong Cai felt relieved.
Old Wu is fine; he's just recovering.
Over there, Wu Shaogan opened his eyes and smiled at Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai smiled back with ten times the brilliance.
Wu Shaogan couldn't help but smile and continued to regulate his breathing.
Shao Qing, who was standing to the side, raised an eyebrow.
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Wu Shaogan recovered quickly and wasted no time, standing up.
At this moment, cultivators from various factions had already gathered their forces. Seeing him standing in the center of the arena again, they quickly selected their talents to attack the arena once more!
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