nucmednet Chapter 426 Generous Rewards, Encountering Provocation
Chapter 426 Generous Rewards, Encountering Provocation
In the magnificent arena.
Master Qingsong, with a playful expression, winked at the solemn elder of the Hundred Swords Pavilion beside him and teased, "Hey, fellow Daoist, how about it? Is your Hundred Swords Pavilion prepared to give it a try?"
The elder of the Hundred Swords Pavilion immediately shook his head and said bluntly, "The Thousand Mist Sect is full of hidden talents and outstanding individuals. My Hundred Swords Pavilion will not embarrass ourselves by going on stage."
Upon hearing this, Master Qingsong narrowed his eyes slightly: "Fellow Daoist is indeed a man of character, very frank."
"However, do you know that the rewards for this Heroes' Gathering are quite generous? Winning a match will earn you ten thousand low-grade spirit stones."
"If we can win three or five games in a row, we can even step into the Myriad Star Alliance Building in the center of the island and choose any treasure. There are truly rare and extraordinary treasures there!"
He pointed lightly, and the direction was the magnificent Wanxing Alliance Building, standing in the center of the island, its imposing structure gleaming brilliantly in the sunlight.
Upon hearing this, the disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion immediately became excited.
Most of them are at the Foundation Establishment stage, with shallow cultivation. They receive only a few hundred spirit stones from the sect each month, and their cultivation resources are extremely scarce.
Now, they heard that by simply fighting hard in this arena, they could win tens of thousands of low-grade spirit stones, which was an astronomical figure for them, enough to greatly improve their cultivation.
In an instant, the disciples' faces were filled with eagerness.
The rewards were so tempting that it's no wonder that every arena was packed with people.
The system of defending the title used in the Heroes' Tournament has always been controversial.
Under this system, the defending champion is in a precarious position, with challengers coming in droves. Challengers can use a rotation tactic to gradually wear down the champion's physical strength, mental strength, and even their trump cards and secret techniques.
This is why the defender often has to bear immense pressure; a slight misstep could lead to total defeat, benefiting others and leaving only regret.
However, everything in the world has two sides.
If one can stand firm from beginning to end and firmly defend that arena, it is undoubtedly a double testament to the defender's strength and will, enough to make them stand out and gain fame.
Upon hearing this, Chu Lengyu looked in the direction the Hundred Swords Pavilion elder pointed, her gaze piercing through the bustling crowd and landing on the magnificent high-rise building.
The tall buildings were magnificent and resplendent, but she felt a strange stirring in her heart, as if something was quietly attracting her attention.
But this feeling was fleeting, like a flash in the pan, leaving her unable to grasp it.
After listening to Qingsong Shangren's words, the elder of Baijian Pavilion pondered in his heart but did not show it.
He turned around, his gaze sweeping over each of his disciples, and earnestly instructed them: "This gathering of heroes is a rare opportunity. You may stay here and carefully observe the battles of others, learn from their experience, and hone yourselves. But remember, when you are out in the world, you must be careful with your words and actions."
"Yes, disciples will remember." Upon hearing this, all the disciples bowed and responded in unison.
Meanwhile, Master Qingsong invited the elders of the Hundred Swords Pavilion to introduce him to other Nascent Soul cultivators.
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On Jingu Island, a gathering of heroes made for an unprecedentedly grand event, a rare occurrence in recent years.
The powerful alliance between Qianlan Sect and Wanxing Alliance has indeed resulted in generous rewards.
For powerful forces with deep-rooted foundations like the Wei family, this conference is a matter of their own reputation and they will not take it lightly.
As Chu Lengyu approached the arena, she was surrounded by a cacophony of discussions, all about the prodigies who were about to display their skills in this grand event.
Wei Wuxin, the young princess of the Wei family, and Meng Hongbao, the young master of the Meng family, became the focus of everyone's attention.
Among the true disciples, Yang Shen, Hua Shao, Qin Wanwan, and others are also well-known.
The arena was filled with the sounds of people, disciples from various sects were eager to show their skills and win the rewards in this small space.
Chu Lengyu looked around and saw that the twenty arenas stood in the east and west.
The ten houses on the east side, numbered from one to ten, are neatly arranged and clearly belong to the Qianlan Sect, which outsiders are not allowed to challenge at will.
The ten buildings on the west side, numbered eleven to twenty, are home to second-rate sects such as the Hundred Swords Pavilion, as well as numerous forces and independent cultivators. It's a melting pot of all sorts of people, with a constantly shifting landscape and fierce battles unfolding at every moment.
On the east side of the arena, the disciples of the Thousand Mist Sect were agile and swift in their attacks, displaying skill and discipline. Their fighting style was characterized by knowing when to stop and when to stop, showcasing the demeanor of a great sect.
In contrast, the western arena was far more chaotic and brutal. Here, the title of champion was precarious, changing hands frequently, and challengers showed no mercy, each move potentially fatal.
Chu Lengyu naturally chose the east side of the arena as her observation point.
Suddenly, a burst of laughter reached her ears, interrupting her thoughts.
She frowned slightly and turned her head to look. She saw several cultivators dressed in red and ornately decorated surrounding the disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion, their faces clearly showing mockery.
"Hundred Swords Pavilion? Hahaha, never even heard of it. I wonder which remote sea area's down-and-out family dares to participate in such a grand event? They're just asking for trouble!" A red-robed cultivator laughed loudly and unrestrainedly, his words filled with disdain for the Hundred Swords Pavilion.
The disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion had ashen faces, their clenched fists trembling slightly, and their eyes flashing with anger and humiliation as they endured the ridicule in front of everyone.
They were unfamiliar with the area and wanted to keep a low profile, not wanting to cause trouble, but they couldn't tolerate being criticized or insulted.
A hint of coldness flashed in Chu Lengyu's eyes.
Such provocations are unavoidable in a gathering of heroes.
But she also understood that if this insult continued, the reputation of the Hundred Swords Pavilion would be damaged.
Finally, a young disciple of the Hundred Swords Pavilion could no longer tolerate it. He stepped forward and pointed directly at the red-robed cultivator: "I'll test your skills against you!"
Seeing this, the red-robed cultivator curled his lips into a contemptuous smile: "Very well, today I'll show you frogs in a well what true strength is!"
After saying that, the two immediately went to register.
Coincidentally, a mutually destructive move was used on arena number eighteen, leaving both the defender and the challenger severely injured and unconscious, rendering them unable to fight, thus freeing up an empty arena.