Isaac is right.
Bili City stands on the shore of the East China Sea, with the boundless Mermaid Mudflats behind it, where the water element is extremely concentrated.
Therefore, most of the people in the city are of the water element, including Qin Lushu and Nangong Ning whom they met.
Water element is known for its ability to restore and sustain itself. Ever since Nangong Ning took the stage, they fought until the sun set in the west without ever determining a winner between her and the man in black robes.
Especially when the "Pure Sea's Clarity" domain was unleashed, the entire arena was constantly soaked by splashes of water, and the azure water element became extremely concentrated.
Nangong Ning's sword skills were initially somewhat immature, but with the continuous support of water elements, she became increasingly powerful in battle.
As you can see, the black-robed man's fierce and ruthless aura, once it was unleashed from the tip of his sword, crossed the layers of water curtains and reached Nangong Ning's face, was replaced by a refreshing aura of wealth.
The so-called wealth energy is the overwhelming aura of prosperity that comes rolling in, and it is all about the word "harmony".
Confucianism inherently emphasizes ritual.
The Analects states: "In the application of rites, harmony is of the highest value. This is the beauty of the way of the former kings."
Nangong Ning traveled all over the country doing business, and like her father, she always believed in the saying "harmony brings wealth." Therefore, the sword intent of the "Holy King Sword" she wielded embodied the word "harmony" to the extreme.
She drew a circle with her sword, creating a perfect circle, then turned the sword over and retreated.
She was tall and graceful, with a gentle and serene demeanor, and was greeted from afar.
The sword techniques of the "Holy King Sword" are less like moves and more like a silent dance.
It is both music and dance performed when guests come from all directions.
It is also the praise sung when people from all over the world come to pay tribute.
Neither humble nor arrogant, holding the flute horizontally and grasping the feathers.
Whether it's "Harmony in Diversity" or "Harmony between Heaven and Earth," both of these sword techniques use the broad side of the sword to meet the opponent, and are fundamentally not about competing for superiority.
It's like Qin Shi Huang hosting a family banquet, where everyone "wins" together, inexplicably displaying a perfectly timely harmony on the blood-soaked arena just moments before.
Upon seeing this scene, Yun Wei seemed lost in thought.
The black-robed man on the arena could only copy the moves used by the Azure Glass Man. Even if he learned them, he couldn't win with them. Instead, he could only imitate them and dance a ridiculous dance on the arena.
This development was unexpected, even by Isaac.
In fact, as soon as the two began to "dance gracefully" on stage, everyone below the stage was already dumbfounded and speechless.
Without a doubt, if the two on stage were allowed to continue jumping around like that, even after the Lunar New Year, there would still be no winner.
The black-robed man who won the second match had an unfriendly expression, but he looked indifferently at the four elders on the stage and said in a hoarse voice, "Since they cannot determine a winner, the third match will end in a draw. What do you all think?"
If there was one person in the audience who was constantly on edge from beginning to end, it was undoubtedly Nangong Zhongming.
Seeing the man in black propose a draw, the middle-aged man, who was obsessed with his daughter, readily agreed. He then loudly instructed his daughter on the stage, "Ning'er, don't stop! Let them leave the arena first!"
They were afraid that the man in black robes would act unethically again, just like in the second match, and launch a sneak attack after the dust had settled.
His concerns are actually quite valid.
Whether it was Yun Wei and Xie Mulang, who had returned to the stage after settling Huo Mingchan, they were all keeping a close watch on the black-robed man's every move.
Fortunately, even after the domain of "Pure Sea's Clarity" dissipated, the man in black robes didn't cause any more trouble.
At this moment, Nangong Ning on the stage blushed, revealing a rare hint of girlish shyness.
She took out a cloak from the jade bracelet on her wrist, put it over her head, and left the stage surrounded by the servants and maids of the Nangong family who rushed onto the stage.
...
As night falls, the first three swords of the four-sword duel have been completed.
One win, one loss, and one draw.
However, the contest between Bili City and the visitors from the East Sea was evenly matched, making this fourth "Tianquan Sword" competition crucial.
Originally, the main force that Bili City had planned to send was Huo Mingchan.
In the stands, some outspoken juniors grumbled, "If Elder Huo hadn't interfered, we wouldn't be in such a passive position right now. With Huo Dalang in the fourth match, we can win regardless of the outcome."
The current extremely embarrassing situation is naturally unacceptable.
First, the three elders joined forces to ridicule the bad apples, and then Nangong Da Niang single-handedly fought off the invading enemy with her sword dance. Gradually, the members of the three families became united in their hatred of the enemy.
Like unraveling a tangled mess of hemp fibers, it eventually becomes a rope again.
They belatedly realized that once the Tianji Mansion changed hands, the legacy left by their ancestors over thousands of years might turn to ashes overnight.
This complaint was quickly met with agreement; the Huo family members dared not speak out in anger and all listened attentively.
Most of them were from collateral branches of the family, and they were feeling quite uneasy.
Huo Miaodan had many children, and each of them had their own favorites to curry favor with.
After hearing such a huge gossip, no one dared to guarantee that the person they were trying to curry favor with wasn't the one who had secretly conceived a child.
Moreover, if the four great families all suffer, these people, who have clearly not gained anything in their daily lives, will be buried with them when the sky falls!
Huo Miaodan wasn't deaf, so she naturally heard it. She immediately put on a stern face and coldly turned her head away.
However, this trick, which usually worked every time, failed this time.
One of the Qin family girls, who often offended him, spat at him and cursed without restraint, "What are you looking at! If you hadn't been putting on airs, how could our Bili have fallen to this state! If we lose the fourth match, do you still think you can continue to be an elder?"
Even though the Qin family and the Huo family have a long-standing feud, Qin Mengji, as the patriarch of the Qin family, had no choice but to step in and discipline his uncle's cousin's niece. "Alright, Ping'er. It's the New Year, so say less."
Huo Miaodan had never suffered such humiliation before. She snorted angrily and turned to leave.
The Xie family elders naturally tried to stop him from leaving, and amidst the arguments and concessions, the scene quickly became chaotic again.
Yun Wei watched all of this from afar, his expression quite complicated.
He couldn't help but think that if he hadn't come to this Bili City, once Huo Mingchan died, even if the four great families were to survive, there would probably be great chaos afterwards.
He couldn't help but laugh at himself.
Things are already chaotic enough.
He pulled his cloak tighter around himself, then strolled leisurely to the foot of the stands. Standing across the railing, which was carved with begonia and bat motifs, he said with a smile, "Please be at ease, everyone. How about I, Yun, represent Bili City in the fourth match?"
The moment he spoke, all was silent.
Almost everyone cast scrutinizing glances at him, glances filled with suspicion, doubt, surprise, and wariness.
But Yun Wei remained unmoved, standing calmly.
Beside the arena, the gongs and drums, signaling that there was still an incense stick's time left before the next match, suddenly sounded and echoed far and wide after the quiet snow, like a timeless melody.
In the end, it was Elder Xie, the oldest among those present, who made the decision.
He stood up, put his cane aside, and patted the railing heavily.
"In that case, I'll trouble you, young friend." He hunched over, but his bright eyes remained fixed on Yun Wei.
Seeing this, Xie Mulang, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but say, "But, Brother Yun—"
Yun Wei turned his head and winked at the other person, then said in a low voice, "My clothes are too cumbersome. I would be grateful if Brother Xie could find me a quiet room."
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