C9

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

On this day, the sky was clear and the sun was high in the sky. It was a rare good weather.

The three-year Martial Competition of Qingping Town had finally begun.

Almost all the cultivators in and around the town had moved out. They gathered in the open air square in the west of the town. There were also many people from the neighboring towns within a radius of two hundred miles who rushed over to see what was going on.

Every Martial Competition was a grand occasion for Qingping Town. The entire town was in a state of uproar. There were at least ten thousand people gathered in the huge square. The streets and alleys that were usually bustling with noise and excitement were filled with people.

Not only was the square overcrowded, even the houses, trees, and walls surrounding the square were filled with people. There were even more people who were unable to squeeze closer, and could only wait and watch from the periphery.

In the center of the square, there was a nearly ten meters tall, two zhang wide square battle stage, which was entirely made of green hill stones, which gave off a slight cool feeling under the scorching sun.

The four participating factions were at the very front of the platform. The disciples of the main martial arts school led by Iron-Blood were lined up in their own areas. Everyone's eyes were filled with anticipation and excitement.

Qingshu naturally followed along. At this moment, she was timidly standing in front of Iron Wolf, whispering something to him. He looked just like a young wife who was worried about her husband.

On the east side of the battle stage, there was an ancient luxurious pavilion, and there was a trace of majesty within the luxurious pavilion. The pavilion was naturally the best place to watch the Martial Competition. One could clearly see the entire battle stage and even the entire plaza. Even though the square was crowded and full of people, there was not a single person within thirty meters of the pavilion.

Those who were able to enter the pavilion were all extraordinary figures. Ordinary people were not allowed to get too close to it. Everyone knew that apart from the representatives of the three major powers of Qingping Town, the Jin City sect was also one of them. No one else was allowed to go up.

The patriarchs of the Leng and Li Families were both powerful warriors at the peak of the Genuine Force. Feng Zhixiong, on the other hand, had already broken through to the Spiritual Martial Force. He was stronger than these two. Every time someone from the Jin Cheng Sect came, they would always be above the Spirit realm.

According to tradition, there would be four groups of participants participating in each Martial Competition. Other than the Leng, Li, and Datong Martial Arts School, which were the three most powerful families in Qingping Town, there was also a special team made up of the young disciples of the ordinary families.

This special team was selected by the Eight Treasures Pavilion in the town.

Although the Eight Treasures Pavilion was only a merchant guild, no one dared to offend them. The reason for this was that this Eight Treasures Pavilion had an extremely great background. In the entire Wulong Dynasty, there were at least a few thousand sub-schools, and their wealth was comparable to that of an entire country. Naturally, their power was enormous. Qingping Town was just a small branch of theirs.

Half a month ago, the Eight Treasures Pavilion had gone through layers and layers of selections among the young disciples that signed up for the competition. In the end, the three strongest participants formed a martial competition team to compete against the three great forces.

In the past, in the martial competition, there had been cases where young disciples of ordinary families had been chosen by the Jin City because their performances were outstanding or because they had extremely strong cultivation potential. From then on, they would be like carp jumping over a dragon gate and changing their fates in one fell swoop. As a result, it also attracted more and more disciples from the civilian population to participate. Their qualities and abilities were higher and higher each time.

Although this was his first time participating in the martial arts competition, Tie Lang was still very relaxed. He gently patted Qing Shu's little head and said with a slight smile, "Rest assured! I can take care of these guys with one hand! "Hee hee ?"

"Hm!" I believe that Brother Ironwolf is the strongest! " Qing Shu vigorously nodded her head, her expression extremely serious.

"Hmm?" Tie Lang's senses were always sharp, but at this time, he suddenly felt an uncomfortable sensation from behind him. He couldn't help but turn his head to see Leng Yu standing in the middle of the Leng Clan camp, glaring at him with resentment.

Iron Wolf did not say anything. His attitude was extremely contemptuous. He extended his hand and made a horizontal slashing motion under his neck, no longer paying any attention to his opponent.

Leng Yu was so angry that her face turned cold, and she snorted coldly at Tie Lang. In his heart, however, he thought to himself: "I'll let you be arrogant for a moment. Hehe, when the time comes, I must make you kneel in front of me and beg for forgiveness! Iron Wolf? I will turn you into a dead wolf later! "

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, a white-haired, white-bearded old man dressed in luxurious clothing slowly walked up the bluestone staircase to the dueling platform ? it was the Eight Treasures Pavilion's Manager Long. This time's martial competition would still be hosted by the Eight Treasures Palace.

"Everyone, please be quiet!" Manager Long's voice wasn't too loud, but it was filled with an extremely strong aura that immediately subdued the ten thousand people below the stage.

Everyone cast their gazes towards the stage, waiting for Manager Long to announce the start of the match.

"According to the results of the drawing of lots, the result of the four martial competition teams this time is ? ?" Manager Long deliberately paused for a moment before looking down the stage.

The crowd was completely silent.

"Li family's match ? commoner elite; Grand Preceptor's match against the Leng family!"

"Next, I announce the official start of the three-year Martial Competition of Qingping Town!" According to the rules of the martial competition, both sides could use their weapons to their deaths, but they could not kill each other in the battle. If one side were to fall below the platform, or admit defeat, they would all be defeated. The battle would continue on with the previous system of Samsara, which meant that the victor of every battle could remain on stage and accept the challenge of the loser's second contestant. When one side no longer had a contestant to send out, the contestant who remained on the stage would obtain victory. After two rounds of battles, the winner of the two groups would decide the team champion and the loser would compete for third place. Then, based on the number of wins and losses in their individual matches, they will decide who will be the top three. "

"Of course, the top three contestants must also accept the challenges of other contestants outside of their group. Only by winning three challenges or if no one challenges you will be able to keep your rank! "

"Hahaha ?" Old mister Long, the rules are completely the same every year, there's no change at all! Let's quickly announce the start of the war! "

"Exactly! We can't wait to see the performance of these young disciples! "

"The champion this time will most likely be Leng Yu, the second young master of the Leng Clan! Is it said that he was chosen by the Black Wood Stronghold long ago? "

"That's not necessarily true, the Li family's Li Qing Yun's strength is also extremely strong. Although she doesn't show herself often, I heard that she has already trained the Li family's < Seven Deadly Sword > to the sixth form. That Leng Yu might not be able to defeat her!"

"Have you forgotten that the Grand Preceptor's Dojo of Limits still has a huge dark figure? It is said that he is so powerful that no one can match him." Also, the vice director's son is called Tie Lang, whom we rarely see, but it was said that he killed a rank 1 demonic beast, the Ironback Lizard, by himself a month ago? "

"Demon beast? That's unlikely, isn't it? How could a Beginner Warrior be so strong? It's probably just hearsay, so it might not be believable. "

"Hehe, you only have eyes for the three great forces. I heard that the common citizens' elite group is much stronger than before, especially that thirteen year old little girl. She is very mysterious and has always been hidden by the Eight Treasures Pavilion as a secret weapon. "I actually hope that they can shine in the martial competition and fight for the common people ?"

"..."

From time to time, waves of shouts and discussions could be heard from the audience. The battle had not started yet, but the atmosphere was gradually getting heated. Some anxious spectators had already started shouting ?

"Hehe, it seems like I am being long-winded!" Since everyone was looking forward to the beginning of the show! Then, let's let the Lee family and the commoner elite group go up on stage and fight first! "

With Manager Long's words, the two groups of contestants and the leading contestants quickly arrived on the battle stage and stood on the opposite sides of the battle stage, north and south. It was the same lineup of two men and one woman. They looked at each other and sized each other up.

Every single contestant's eyes were filled with confidence and excitement. The hot-bloodedness of youth had long been ignited by the intense and stimulating atmosphere.

The battle officially began, and the entire plaza instantly became silent.

The first person that came out of the Li family was a middle-sized green-clothed youth with a cold face. He was the only son of the Li family's master, and his name was Li Hao. He was eighteen years old this year. Li Hao was usually taciturn. He was diligent in cultivation and was highly valued by the Li Family. His strength could be ranked second in the younger generation of the Li Family. He had already reached the fourth stage of the Genuine Force.

Wielding a longsword in his hand, he didn't say a word. A cold, murderous look appeared on his face as he narrowed his eyes at the elite group of commoners. It was as if he didn't place any importance on his opponent's contestants.

In the opposing camp, a short youth dressed in grey slowly walked to the center of the battling platform. In his hand was a pair of daggers, and his eyes were brimming with vigor. He was similarly staring at Li Hao.

Tie Lang had learned from the list of participants that this youth was called Ling Du and was an orphan from the countryside. He grew up in the mountains and had extraordinary strength and speed. Through a long period of observation, the mountain ape jumped and ran while comprehending a set of body movements. Its movements were fast and strange, making it one of the more popular young elites among the common folk.

Ling Du's physical fitness and potential were all very good. Now, he had also reached the fourth level of the Genuine Force. Moreover, he had a record of defeating a Level 5 Genuine Warrior in public.

There were still some people in Qingping Town who thought very highly of him.

Suddenly, both of their figures moved at the same time!