Heavenly Dao Engine-Chapter 51 - 00 Arena No.2 (Please collect and
Chapter 51 -0051: Arena No.2 (Please collect and recommend)
Chapter 51 -0051: Arena No.2 (Please collect and recommend)
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“Since the Princess has spoken, I shall begin.” Han Chengnuo gracefully responded, instructing Liang Xiaolong, “Do your job well, remember my orders, don’t mess up the task, and most importantly, don’t lose the dignity of our Imperial Master Mansion, understood?”
Liang Xiaolong bowed and answered, “Yes.”
Han Chengnuo then turned to the crowd gathered around him, saying, “Dear friends, please join me on the high platform to watch the battle. This area here, we’ll leave it to the younger generation. Rest assured, our Imperial Master Mansion always acts honorably, there won’t be any unfair bias. Besides, aren’t you all here watching? What could go wrong? Princess, after you.”
Zhao Qian led the way and quickly arrived at the elevated spectator area. Looking down, she noticed Qi Tian still standing below. She had noticed Qi Tian earlier but disregarded him, assuming that he was brought by Liang Xiaolong just to gain exposure, but now, he hadn’t moved, which she found odd.
“Uncle Han, why is Qi Tian down there?” Everyone knew that she had confronted Qi Tian just yesterday, so now there was no need for her to pretend not to know him.
Following the direction Zhao Qian pointed to, Han Chengnuo spotted Qi Tian and was taken aback. Despite being the master of Huangque Hall, he usually doesn’t micromanage their affairs. In his eyes, focusing on breaking through to the Foundation Establishment Stage was the most important task, leaving other tasks to subordinates like Liang Xiaolong who didn’t dare to fail.
“Ah, Liang Xiaolong reported to me that this time, we from Huangque Hall are officially dealing with the eighteen forces. Isn’t it questionable if all our candidates are inner sect disciples? That would reflect poorly on us, and others might say our Imperial Master Mansion is bullying the weaker. Hence, the selection criteria were mandated – low in age, and should include one or two participants from the outer sect disciples. Isn’t that outer sect disciple the candidate he selected? Strange, haven’t I seen him before? The top of the Sparrow List should be Zhou Kunlin, right?” Han Chengnuo didn’t recognize Qi Tian. With over two thousand outer sect disciples in Imperial Master Mansion for the Huangque Hall to manage, there are probably less than five that could catch this hall master’s attention.
“Even if Zhou Kunlin isn’t the one to battle, Qi Tian shouldn’t be the one representing Huangque Hall. He’s barely past twelve, can he handle such a heavy burden?” Zhao Qian objected, not that she was siding with Qi Tian, but she thought the choice of sending Qi Tian into battle wasn’t reliable, and if something unfortunate were to happen to such a prodigy in today’s fight, it would be a great pity.
Han Chengnuo calmly replied, “A gem can’t be polished without friction. Once Qi Tian steps onto the path of being a cultivator, he has to experience its merciless nature eventually. It’s better to know sooner rather than later. Of course, if the Princess insists, I can order Liang Xiaolong to replace him. However, the resources available at our Imperial Master Mansion for cultivation are limited, the amount of contribution each disciple makes decides the resources they receive. If Qi Tian was to be replaced, I wouldn’t have the authority to give him additional resources for cultivation. I hope you would understand this.”
Zhao Qian remembered how Qi Tian, knowing he was losing, fought relentlessly when they sparred yesterday. Especially during the third move, Qi Tian risked his palm being cut off by her Sunset Snow Python Spear rather than show any signs of retreat. If he was to be ordered to withdraw now merely due to her worries, that might not be what Qi Tian wanted. Moreover, Qi Tian’s talent hasn’t shown enough potential for King Zhangbei Manor to invest heavily in him. It’s unlikely he would be provided with many resources.
So, the princess said, “I was merely expressing my opinion. I respect whatever arrangement Steward Liang has made.”
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Han Chengnuo nodded in acknowledgement and did not order anyone to tell Liang Xiaolong to replace Qi Tian.
Substituting a general just before the battle would be a great taboo, and this does not exclude the clashes of cultivators. Han Chengnuo was fairly confident in Liang Xiaolong. Since Liang Xiaolong had selected Qi Tian to go to battle, it was surely a carefully thought-out decision, and there was little chance to find a better replacement from the outer sect disciples.
In the inner field of the Martial Arts Arena, Liang Xiaolong glanced at Qi Tian and others around him, and the representatives of the eighteen forces. He said, “You all wish to compete in the County Master Selection Battle, to become a County Master who guards the peace of the realm, and be worshipped by a county’s populace. I don’t object to that. Everyone should have some ambition in life. However, whether or not one can become a County Master depends on several factors, and the most important of them is whether your own strength is strong enough. It’s not a secret that there are 24 of you, but the Imperial Master Mansion is only willing to take out two qualifications for the County Master Selection Battle. If you want to achieve that, you can, express yourself with your fists, defeat all competitors, and the qualification is yours.”
Qi Tian was taken aback, Liang Xiaolong hadn’t told him this yesterday.
Cheng Qing and the others had a similar reaction. When Liang Xiaolong had borrowed them, he had told them that as long as they defeated the Eighteen Forces who came to seize meat, they could easily secure a place in the County Master selection battle. Why had he suddenly changed his mind?
Liang Xiaolong looked at Qi Tian and Cheng Qing, saying, “This for you is both a test and a mission. If you do it well, there will be rewards, if you do it poorly, there will be punishments. I have already told you about the specific rules of rewards and punishments, so I won’t repeat them here. As for you, you can go ask your Sect how they explained it to you, I won’t be involved.”
Let me explain the rules of this preliminary round of the County Master selection battle. A total of twenty-four of you will be divided into six groups. Each group will have one disciple from our Imperial Master Mansion. The remaining three contestants in each group will be determined by lot. After the groups are formed, the fight will commence.”
In the fight, if you feel that you can’t hold on anymore, you can admit defeat. After admitting defeat, you can’t make a move anymore. Others also can’t attack him. If no one concedes, then someone has to knock everyone else down to determine the winner of each group. Then the winners of each group will fight in the second round, until the last two remain, thereby obtaining the qualification to participate in the County Master selection battle.”
I would like to reiterate that swords have no eyes, you have to bear the consequences yourself. If you can’t accept the outcome of disability or even death, you can quit now. If you don’t withdraw now and then complain about your injuries or death later, you should consider whether you can bear the wrath of our National Master Mansion.
Have you understood?”
Cheng Qing, Qi Tian and the others nodded, followed by the disciples who were elected by the Eighteen Forces.
Even though the Imperial Master Mansion had declined over the years, it was still an overwhelming presence compared to the forces behind them. It was a privilege given by the National Master Mansion for them to have a chance to participate in the preliminary battle. If they expected to get through without shedding a single drop of blood and to easily gain qualifications, then they really underestimated the National Master Mansion. If they accidentally provoke the National Master Mansion, then the National Master Mansion might risk damaging their own reputation to defeat their forces.
Liang Xiaolong pointed to the inner field of the Martial Arts Arena and said to Qi Tian, “You few go first. There are six arenas already lined with plaster there. From arena one to six, you choose whichever you like. The disciples from the Eighteen Forces, come here. I have eighteen cards here, you will draw lots. Whatever number you draw, you go to that arena.”
Cheng Qing and Qi Tian went towards the inner field, and six white circles had already been drawn on the ground of the field. The diameter of each circle should be around six meters
grouped in two rows of three. Among them, the first and second ring were positioned towards the viewing platform of the Martial Arts Arena, from there, everyone could clearly see all the movements on the two arenas, especially the first one.
“Sister Cheng, you choose first.” Cheng Qing was the youngest among the five inner sect disciples, but she was the strongest. Wang Yajie, Guo Jianwei and the others had to call her “sister”. Just like in the Huangque Hall, where Zhou Kunlin was the strongest and all outer sect disciples had to call him “brother” on seeing him.
Cheng Qing was very eager to show her strength. Although the leaders, elders, and stewards of the Sky Eagle Hall did not come to watch the battle today, the Master of Huangque Hall was present and Zhao Qian, the Princess of King Zhangbei Manor, was also there. To gain their appreciation would be quite good. So, she unhesitatingly chose the first arena.
Following her, Wang Yajie, Guo Jianwei, and others also chose their respective arenas. It was unknown whether it was intentional or not, but they left the second-best second arena free. By the time it was Qi Tian’s turn to choose, there were no more choices and he had to pick the second arena.
Qi Tian was quite pleased with this arena, which was directly opposite to the VIP stand.
In fact, if he were to choose first, he would also pick the first arena which has the best view. He was not afraid to show off his strength in front of Han Chengnuo, Zhao Qian, and others. Just like in a company, if you want to get a promotion and a raise, you either have to be related to the boss or show your abilities. Since Qi Tian had no direct relation to Han Chengnuo, it meant he had to prove himself with one victory after another.
When Qi Tian stood confidently on the second arena, other than Cheng Qing, the other inner sect disciples all showed disdain. They deliberately left the second arena for Qi Tian to let him embarrass himself. They would use their strength to prove to Han Chengnuo and Zhao Qian that an advanced event like the County Master selection battle is not for low-level disciples like Qi Tian. They wouldn’t let him shine just because he got in through connections. Without ability, he would still die a very ugly death.
