The Supreme Divine Doctor: The Emperor Wants to Marry Down
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“Of course, this does not mean that as long as you advance to the next round, you can choose any sect you please. After you state the sect you wish to join, you must still pass that sect's own screening process. If you fail to pass, you will need to choose again.”
The surrounding clamor quieted down slightly, but most people's enthusiasm remained undiminished.
In truth, this was quite normal; after all, the gangs capable of establishing a foothold in Xiling could be considered among the most outstanding sects in the entire Tianling Empire.
Their selection of disciples had always been extremely strict.
If just anyone could join, it would be far too absurd.
“However, everyone present here is a genius possessing Earth Meridian Primordial Veins, so I believe the major sects will be very welcoming,” Elder Qiu Xi added. “I believe everyone understands that in the Wan Zheng Assembly competition, the better your performance, the more you will receive the favor of powerful sects! And the higher your chances of being selected!”
The expressions of the crowd varied; some were excited, some were apprehensive, and others seemed to already be fantasizing about which sect they should choose.
“The top one hundred contestants are now in position. Once the competition begins, there is no time limit; it will continue until one side admits defeat or is knocked out of their designated grid area! After each match ends, those ranked lower will step up to fill the vacancy! The loser's name will automatically disappear from this black jade slab!”
Elder Qiu Xi scanned the surroundings.
“Now, do you have any more questions?”
“Elder Qiu Xi!”
A young man raised his hand and asked loudly
“On this battlefield, is it true that winning is all that matters, regardless of the methods used?”
Elder Qiu Xi stroked his beard
“Correct! As long as you do not kill, there are no other restrictions! If you win—it is your skill!”
The expressions of some contestants from outside the Heaven Curtain Realm changed slightly.
With these words, one could imagine just how cruel and intense the Wan Zheng Assembly competition would be!
However, most people in Xiling City showed expressions of excitement, and bursts of eager, jubilant cheering even erupted from the spectator stands.
Zhao Yunzhi’s face turned somewhat pale as she murmured in a low voice
“Th-this... how can this be allowed? Isn't this too lawless?”
Chu Liuyue glanced at her and raised an eyebrow
“What, did your cousin not tell you that in Xiling, it has always been this way?”
In Xiling City, countless powerhouses from across the world gathered.
The concept of the strong being respected was more deeply ingrained in the hearts of the people here than anywhere else!
While it appeared prosperous and bustling, in reality, bloody and cruel battles occurred every day in various parts of the city!
Every day, countless people died violent deaths on the streets simply because—they were weak!
For the Wan Zheng Assembly to only require that no one be beaten to death was already considered quite lenient.
Zhao Yunzhi bit her lip and remained silent for a long while.
She had only heard her cousin speak of how noble and powerful Xiling City was, but he had never mentioned these things!
“I declare the Wan Zheng Assembly preliminaries—begin!”
Elder Qiu Xi gave a heavy shout!
On the battlefield, some reacted quickly, striking first to seize the initiative!
The entire plaza instantly fell into a chaotic melee!
Fortunately, each grid was wide enough, and they were surrounded by a layer of faintly silver-glowing barriers, making it easy for everyone to distinguish their areas and avoid getting mixed up.
The gazes of many people converged on the match area of Chu Liuyue and Zhao Yunzhi.
“That third-tier martial artist is probably the lowest level here, right? I bet their match will be the first one to end!”
“That’s not necessarily true. Haven't you heard that Chu Liuyue has quite some strength!”
“Wait, are you saying she is the woman who defeated Wu Zhao?”
“I heard she came along with Jian Fengchi. With Jian Fengchi backing her, maybe Wu Zhao was just holding back?”
“True... why make it so mysterious? I heard many disciples from various sects are participating this time; it is bound to be spectacular!”
The spectator stands were almost full, the noise was deafening, and looking around, most people were engaged in heated discussions about the competition.
However, directly facing the black jade slab, there was a small area that seemed somewhat out of place with its surroundings.
Those few people looked quite ordinary, but the aura they emitted was one that warned others to keep their distance.
In Xiling, there were simply too many people with power, influence, and strength.
With a single moment of inattention, one might not even know how they died.
Thus, the people nearby stayed obediently in their places, making no attempt to provoke them.
One man among them, wearing a water-cyan robe, had an ordinary appearance, but his aura was noble, unlike an average person.
His gaze swept lightly across the black jade slab, and a playful smile appeared on his face.
“Interesting. To think there are actually third-tier martial artists participating this time?”
A man beside him nodded and said
“I heard they only arrived yesterday, and they caused quite a stir at Pingliang Plaza. They are considerably stronger than ordinary third-tier martial artists.”
“To be able to fight across levels, they must possess special skills. Especially since it is a leap across two entire tiers. Even if their current realm is low, their potential is good.”
The man in the water-cyan robe fixed his gaze upon the plaza.
A slender and exquisite silhouette of a young girl entered his field of vision.
From his angle, he could only see her simply tied black hair and the red hem of her skirt fluttering in the wind.
The contrast of black and red was clearly a very simple outfit, yet it inexplicably carried a certain indescribable charm.
From a distance, she looked like a vivid, flowing painting.
The man beside him made a subtle gesture.
He narrowed his eyes.
That woman's Earth Meridian Primordial Vein was actually mid-grade...
“She looks young.”
“They say she is only fourteen.”
“Where is she from?”
“The Yao Chen Kingdom.”
The man in the water-cyan robe suddenly paused.
“Yao Chen?”
Wasn't that where Mu Qing went!?
“Yes. And she was brought by Jian Fengchi.” Sensing that his expression had turned strange, the man beside him asked somewhat apprehensively, “Eldest Young Master, what is it? Is something wrong?”
The man stared intently in thought for a moment, then shook his head.
“It is nothing.”
It seemed there was more to this matter than met the eye...
On the battlefield, Zhao Yunzhi drew a slender blue sword!
A frigid aura rapidly spread from it!
Soon, a thin layer of frost actually formed upon the slender sword!
Furthermore, even the ground beneath her feet began to spread with cold air, covered by a thin layer of ice!
“Ice River Slash!”
Zhao Yunzhi poured all the primordial force within her body into the blue slender sword!
A silver light rapidly diffused upward from the hilt, as if an ice layer were cracking!
With a cracking sound, a piercing and fierce sword qi surged forth!
Zhao Yunzhi tapped her toes and leaped into the air!
The blue slender sword thrust straight toward Chu Liuyue's heart!
This Ice River Sword was forged from extremely precious ice iron and infused with the ice qi of the extreme cold lands; its power was immense!
Through countless battles over the years, it had never known defeat!
Zhao Yunzhi stared fixedly at Chu Liuyue
“To be defeated by my Ice River Sword, you can consider your trip here not in vain!”
With that, she thrust the sword toward the throat!