Chapter 230 "Fellow Daoist Yu, Yu Xuan requests a battle!"
The ring collapsed again.
The competition was forced to stop.
The group gathered in twos and threes, reminiscing about the competition they had just witnessed.
Mu Tai put down the disciple he was holding, walked over aggressively, and shouted angrily, "Who are you people from this sect? Did that arena invite you or offend you? Are you trying to tear us apart like this?!"
Ming Cang stepped forward with a smile and said, "Hehe, Old Mu, don't be angry! The kids don't have much competition experience, so they don't know their own strength. Please be more understanding."
"Is that recklessness? That could be fatal!"
Mu Tai still felt a lingering fear when he recalled it, but fortunately, Xiao Huan's cultivation level was low, so he couldn't unleash the true power of that magic seal.
"Yes, yes, I'll definitely teach him a lesson later."
Looking at his grinning old friend, Mu Tai glanced around and whispered, "You old codger, you're something else. You actually hid someone from the Xiao family. What are you planning to do?"
Ming Cang chuckled helplessly, "You know me, what else can I do..."
He just wanted to protect Peach Blossom Valley... but these brats, not one of them could give him a moment's peace.
Mu Tai looked at him and sighed, "Alright, hurry up and bring me 500,000 spirit stones!"
Upon hearing this, Ming Cang was stunned for a moment before exclaiming anxiously, "This time, it's just that half of the arena was destroyed! It should cost at least 500,000 spirit stones!!"
Mu Tai snorted angrily, "You have the nerve to say that! Last time I gave you a lenient treatment because it was your first offense! I can't let you get away with this again!"
"Could you reduce it a little more..." Ming Cang hesitated, he only had a little over a million spirit stones left, and if things continued like this, he would starve.
Mu Tai felt a pang of pity seeing his state and sighed impatiently, "Give me 400,000, and I'll make up the difference! I really owe you guys..."
"Four hundred thousand..."
"If you keep arguing, I'll pay the original price!"
"Alright..." Ming Cang hesitated for a moment with a bitter face, but still took out the spirit stones.
Watching Mu Tai inject spirit stones into the array's core again and begin repairing the collapsed half of the arena, his heart ached terribly.
At this moment, the preparation area in Peach Blossom Valley was in an uproar. Everyone surrounded Xiao Huan, their faces full of excitement, chattering incessantly.
Lan Ruyan said, "Senior Brother Xiao, you were amazing just now!"
Jian Yu said, "I just felt a chill run down my spine. How come I've never seen you use that before?"
Xiao Huan, half-reclining in the chair, was pale-faced and said smugly, "That's my life-saving trick. How can I use it casually? It's definitely meant to catch the enemy off guard."
Ye Xi exclaimed excitedly, "Wow, that sounds amazing! Uncle Xiao, I want to learn too!"
"Goodness, I underestimated you before... I thought all you could do was hide and pretend to pee." Yu Qianling patted Xiao Huan on the shoulder, his face showing excitement. "I'll find some time to spar with you sometime?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Huan's smug face froze, and he laughed, "Hehe, no, no, I'm actually just a weakling... You should go find Junior Brother Cen."
Cen Feng smiled and said, "You can come to me, but you can't be absent from the martial arts arena. I can't be the only one suffering with my junior brother, can I?"
Ye Luo unfolded her fan, covered her mouth, and chuckled, "Indeed, it's time for someone to pay back the debt of gloating in the past."
"that is!"
Suddenly, Ming Cang coughed softly from behind, "Xiao Huan, come with me for a moment."
"Oh..." Xiao Huan responded, then reluctantly got up and followed Ming Cang ahead.
The two walked to a corner, and after looking at him for a long time, Ming Cang asked, "Are you from the Xiao family of the Central Region?"
Xiao Huan paused for a moment, then nodded. "Sect Leader, I didn't mean to hide it... I... I had my reasons..."
Can you tell me why?
Xiao Huan looked sad and sat down heavily on a stone bench, choking back tears as he said, "It's all because of the struggle for the clan leader position... I have three exceptionally talented older brothers ahead of me, and they all covet the position of clan leader."
“Ever since my father was assassinated, they have fought each other to the death without any scruples. I knew that no matter who became the clan leader in the end, a bloody storm was inevitable, and someone like me would most likely not escape death... So I escaped from the Xiao family and eventually came to Peach Blossom Valley after many twists and turns…”
"So that's how it is."
Ming Cang's face turned serious. He patted his shoulder and said, "If you had explained the reason earlier, I wouldn't have sent you to the competition. I don't know how many people present recognized you. If the news had leaked, it would have been bad..."
"Sect Leader, you don't need to worry too much about me. It is said that the Xiao family has already succeeded to a new patriarch. It seems that they have long forgotten about me over the years."
"Moreover, over the years, I have been fortunate to receive your and the Grand Elder's care. As a disciple of Peach Blossom Valley, I should do my part for the sect."
“You’re right. Running away all the time isn’t what a man does. It’s time for me to change my way of living after all these years…”
Upon hearing this, Ming Cang smiled with satisfaction and said, "Alright, since that's the case, then everything will proceed as planned. If you have any thoughts, remember to let me know in time."
"yes!"
After waiting for about half an hour, the collapsed and damaged arena was repaired, and the match that had been forced to stop could finally continue.
Xuanwu Palace seemed eager to avenge its previous defeat, and directly sent a disciple in the late stage of Core Formation to the battle.
Seeing this, Ming Cang naturally wouldn't arrange for Xiao Huan to go on stage again. The powerful magic seal he had just used had almost drained the spiritual power from his body, and forcing him to go on stage again would only be a waste of time.
Who wants to go first?
“Master, let me go,” Cen Feng said.
Ming Cang hesitated for a moment, "Are you sure you're okay?"
The near-destruction he suffered last time still haunted him, causing him some concern.
Cen Feng said, "Master, I'm fine. No one is more suitable for a gauntlet battle than a puppet cultivator. Besides, this way everyone can save some spiritual energy. There are at least two more matches to go."
Ming Cang patted him on the shoulder and laughed, "Good lad, I thought you were trying to be a hero. Since that's the case, go ahead."
"yes."
Ming Cang suddenly remembered something and hurriedly warned, "You brat, watch your step, don't tear down the arena again!"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing." Cen Feng replied, then leaped onto the arena, bowed to the Xuanwu Palace disciple opposite him, and started fighting without saying another word.
In no time at all, he had taken down two people from Xuanwu Palace, which greatly worried Mu Tai. "Hey, how come this usually reckless kid is so steady?!"
Yu Xuan was somewhat absent-minded at this moment, his gaze lingering on Yu Qianling. After a moment, he said, "Master, why don't you let me go on stage directly later? I'm afraid we're..."
Although Yu Xuan didn't say anything more, Mu Tai understood what he meant. Their defeat in this arena match was probably inevitable, and continuing to compete like this would only be giving away points.
"Hey, wait a minute, you can go on stage now."
"yes."
Nan Muyin looked at the stage with a gratified expression and said, "It seems that our Xiao Feng is really good at scoring points."
"Indeed." Ye Luo looked at Cen Feng on the stage, calmly controlling the puppet, and laughed, "As expected, a man who is serious is incredibly handsome..."
As the two were speaking, two bursts of spiritual energy struck, and the Xuanwu Palace disciple was thrown off the stage. Cen Feng clasped his hands in a fist salute to the audience below, saying, "You've conceded!"
"Hahaha, Fifth Junior Brother is amazing!" Yu Qianling laughed excitedly. Suddenly, she saw Yu Xuan stand up, glance at her, and then leap onto the arena.
He nodded to Cen Feng, then turned to Yu Qianling below the stage, clasped his hands in a respectful gesture, and said solemnly, "Fellow Daoist Yu, Yu Xuan requests a battle!"
The words caused a stir in the arena, with everyone eagerly anticipating the duel between the two. "Say yes! Accept the challenge!"
"Hurry up and get going!"
"Go for it, Yu Qianling, beat him! I'm rooting for you!"
"Go, Young Master Yu Xuan! Kill her!"
"Yu Xuan, if you lose, I'll despise you!!"
...
Looking at the cheerleaders from both sides in the stands, Ye Luo couldn't help but chuckle. "Third Senior Sister, hurry up and go! This is what everyone wants!"
"Hahaha, that's right, here it comes!" Yu Qianling, his face full of excitement, leaped onto the arena, patted Cen Feng on the shoulder, and said, "Get lost, leave this to me!"
Cen Feng: "..."
He pouted in dissatisfaction, put away all the puppets on the stage, and was about to step off when he saw his master wink at him.
He instantly understood and nodded, then turned to Yu Qianling and whispered, "Master said, don't take it down..."
"Hmm?" Yu Qianling looked troubled and said impatiently, "Tsk, I'll try my best, just get out of here!"
Cen Feng, his face covered in sweat, leaped up onto the preparation bench and shrugged at his master, "Good luck to you!"
Upon hearing this, Ming Cang stood up abruptly and waved at Yu Qianling on the stage. Unfortunately, the two on the stage were only focused on each other and couldn't see anyone else.
Ye Luo rested her chin on her hand, watching the two of them. She tugged at Ming Cang's robe and laughed, "Master, you'll get used to it after a while..."
"Get used to it my ass! With you bunch of brats around, I've lost decades of my life because of all this anger!"
Ye Luo laughed and said, "Look at what you're saying. I don't know who said it a while ago, but having us is your good fortune."
"You brat, are you asking for a beating?!"
"Hey, Master, don't be angry! Your disciple promises you that even if we smash the arena to pieces this time, you absolutely won't spend a single spirit stone!"
"Huh? Really?" Ming Cang's eyes showed doubt, but seeing Ye Luo's confident look, he asked again, "Do you have a brilliant plan, kid?"
"A brilliant idea?" Ye Luo couldn't help but chuckle. "I suppose so. Just you wait and see!"
He waved the mysterious fan in his hand, feeling the cheers around him, and couldn't help but chuckle to himself, "Hey, it feels pretty good to ship couples online... I wonder how they would react if they knew Yu Xuan's feelings?"
On the arena, Yu Qianling summoned a crimson spear, her bright face beaming with unrestrained laughter as she declared, "Yu Xuan, I've finally waited for this day!"
Yu Xuan saw her eyes flicker slightly, a hint of tenderness flashing in his resolute gaze, and he smiled, "Me too, then let's fight!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Yu Xuan's figure moved with lightning speed, charging forward with his long sword in hand, and the sound of weapons clashing rang out.
Because the two were moving so fast, the crowd could barely see their moves; all they could see were the sparks that flew during their fierce battle.
"Bang!" After a clash of spiritual energy, Yu Qianling was sent flying several meters back before regaining his footing. His body was enveloped in crimson spiritual energy, which he channeled into the spear in his hand. He shouted, "Flame Spear!"
As she finished speaking, countless fiery spears flew towards Yu Xuan opposite her, illuminating the entire venue and making the surrounding temperature even hotter.
Yu Xuan stood still, neither dodging nor flinching. His face showed no panic as he quickly formed hand seals, creating a sword and shield to protect him and block the incoming fiery spears.
Yu Xuan used his movement technique to support himself with his sword and shield, and in an instant rushed to Yu Qianling's side, striking her chest with a palm.
Yu Qianling was shocked and stopped her spear attack. She flashed and summoned a mirror shield in front of her to protect herself. She then unleashed a powerful spear attack, but it met the magic seal formed by Yu Xuan.
With a loud "bang," their spiritual energy clashed, and the two were sent flying backward. After regaining their footing in mid-air, they landed steadily on the arena.
The two remained locked in a standoff, neither making an attack, seemingly adjusting the pace of their battle.
"Heh, I didn't expect even they've already reached the Nascent Soul stage..."
At this moment, Bai Ruoqian, who had returned from the inn, stood on the viewing platform, watching the battle between the two on the stage, and said, "This kind of friendly sparring is really boring..."
Heart and Soul Guidance: "Indeed, only life-or-death battles can stimulate a person's cultivation potential. This kind of competition is simply child's play."
Bai Ruoqian sneered, "But if you want to obtain cultivation resources from the Immortal Alliance, don't you have to cater to them?"
Xin Hun Yin: "You seem to have a clear understanding of this matter, but why don't you know how to appease the Tianfeng Sect when it comes to their affairs?"
"Can you blame me? That Lü Xuan is always causing trouble. I'm so fed up with her. Anyway, I'm not going to stay in the Tianfeng Sect. I might as well fall out with them!"
You've squandered a winning hand!
Xin Hun Yin, somewhat exasperated, added, "Bai Qingyi is right. With your reckless and willful nature, how can you possibly outmaneuver the cunning Lü Xuan?"
Bai Ruoqian's eyes turned bloodshot as she gripped the railing tightly in front of her, angrily saying, "You think I'm not as good as her?! Then go be with her! Don't forget, it's because of me that you've survived to this day!"
"Oh? Is that so?" The voice of the Soul Guide turned icy cold. "Everything you have now is a gift from me! Without me, you're not even worth a dog. You should think this through."
For a moment, neither of them spoke. Su Yuyuan, who was standing beside her, noticed that something was wrong with her face and asked, "Junior Sister... what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
“No…” Bai Ruoqian looked at Su Yuyuan in front of her. This person seemed to have treated her the same from beginning to end, and had never changed.
For some reason, a warm feeling welled up in my heart.
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