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765.3 martial arts competitions
Upon hearing this, Wei Jiangyuan's confident smile immediately froze, and he stared wide-eyed at Xiao Yan: "Impossible, absolutely impossible!"
He stomped his foot dramatically, then exclaimed indignantly, "No way, I'm not watching anymore! I'm going into seclusion!"
"Stop being so glib!" Yao Qingyu was both amused and annoyed, clearly used to his behavior. She knew very well that Wei Jiangyuan had devoted himself wholeheartedly to Yao Lao's affairs. His claim that Yao Lao should take charge was just an excuse; what he really wanted was for Yao Lao to return and help her rebuild her family. In fact, it could be said that Wei Jiangyuan had put in nearly as much effort as Xiao Yan in this matter.
It's just his nature; he always likes to use this cynical demeanor to mask his true nature.
The chatter in the stands then ended, as the competition between the three major forces officially began!
"The Three Sects Tournament, the quarterfinals, the first match."
"Yan Ling from the Medicine and Poison Valley versus Tang Meng from the Burning Flame Valley."
The three major sects had been preparing for some time; the initial preliminary rounds had concluded, and the battle for the quarterfinals had now reached a fever pitch. Two young figures leaped almost simultaneously from their respective waiting areas onto the massive circular arena paved with sturdy obsidian. A deafening roar erupted from the arena, with disciples from the Medicine and Poison Valley and the Burning Flame Valley cheering and shouting in support of their respective representatives.
Xiao Yan looked over and saw that both of the participants were at the nine-star Dou Huang level. Even in the quarterfinals, their strength was comparable to the Four Directions Pavilion Tournament.
As one of the key organizers of this competition, Mu Qingluan began to introduce the two sides of the competition.
"In the past three years, both Starfall Pavilion and the other two major sects have recruited a number of disciples with extremely high talent."
Mu Qingluan pointed to the female disciple on the arena who was wearing the iconic light green dress of the Medical Poison Valley, and who was tall and had an outstanding appearance.
"Yan Ling comes from the Yan family in the northern region of Zhongzhou. She and Yan Yu from the second round are lovers from the same family and entered the Medicine and Poison Valley of Little Fairy Doctor together. Now she is already a leader in the Medicine and Poison Valley, with the strength of a nine-star Dou Huang. She is also a sixth-grade alchemist and is highly regarded by Little Fairy Doctor."
"Speaking of which, Yan Ling and her senior brother have some connection."
Xiao Yan was enjoying watching the match when Mu Qingluan suddenly called on him, but he really didn't recognize Yan Ling at all: "I don't know her."
"Haha, when Senior Brother participated in the Pill Gathering, Yan Ling and Yan Yu were both on the list. It is said that they saw that the gap between themselves and Senior Brother and Ling Zhuo was too big, so they simply left Saint Pill City. Later, when they learned that the Medicine and Poison Valley was established and that the Valley Master was Sister Little Fairy Doctor, they joined it."
Hearing this explanation, Xiao Yan rubbed his nose, truly considering it a stroke of luck. His gaze fell on Yan Ling in the arena, showing a hint of appreciation. To be able to distinguish herself in the talent-rich Saint Pill City, and then willingly return to focused cultivation, meant her future achievements would be limitless.
However, Yan Ling's strength was quite impressive; her movements were highly disciplined, befitting a member of a major sect. Her opponent, Tang Meng, used her fire-based fighting techniques in a rather conventional manner, and even appeared to be at a disadvantage.
Wei Jiangyuan then asked, "Old Xiao, do you think Yan Ling can win?"
The others also looked at Xiao Yan. They had already watched several matches before, but Xiao Yan had never been before, so they were particularly interested in seeing his judgment.
Xiao Yan's gaze swept over the two of them, and after a moment he slowly shook his head, his voice steady: "No."
"Yan Ling's combat skills are quite good among those of the same level. However, Tang Meng from Burning Flame Valley is not only solid in terms of Dou Qi, having already reached the threshold of Dou Zong, but her soul power seems to be even stronger than that of an alchemist. Yan Ling really doesn't have any advantage. The current situation is probably related to Tang Meng's combat habits."
Sure enough, as if to confirm what Xiao Yan had said, Yan Ling collapsed after the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
She wasn't knocked down; rather, she seemed too sleepy, her steps unsteady, and finally, her beautiful eyes were filled with drowsiness as her delicate body slumped to the ground.
Upon seeing this, the disciples of Burning Flame Valley immediately cheered, clearly familiar with such a scene.
Just as Yan Ling fell, a dark blue figure shot onto the arena like an arrow released from a bow. The person was Yan Yu!
He gently yet swiftly caught his unconscious girlfriend around the waist, preventing her from falling to the ground.
"Excellent tactic! Thank you for holding back, Brother Tang."
Tang Meng smiled as she looked at the man who came up on stage and said, "It's nothing, just a friendly exchange."
"If I win later, we'll be opponents in the next round, and then I'll come back on behalf of my wife to learn from your skills."
I wish you good luck.
After saying that, Yan Yu said no more, picked up Yan Ling, lightly touched the ground, and flew back to the Medical Poison Valley camp.
"In the Burning Flame Valley, Tang Meng has a name called 'Dream Eater.' It is said that his soul power is extremely strong, and he can control the opponent's soul through the details of the battle, giving the opponent a dream-like illusion, causing the opponent to directly lose the strength to fight him." Mu Qingluan also explained everything that happened on the field.
As a possessor of a Heavenly Realm soul, Xiao Yan had naturally seen through everything. Tang Meng was using a method similar to his Soul Puppet Technique, only the process was a bit cruder. However, although she could only control him for a short time, it was enough for this kind of sparring.
Yan Ling's boyfriend, Yan Yu, also won in the next round. He faced a female disciple from the Starfall Pavilion named You Quan, who was very young, only in her early twenties, but already at the Dou Huang level. However, Yan Yu displayed his extremely formidable strength—a Dou Zong!
In this competition among young people, the strength of a Dou Zong level cultivator was simply too formidable. Despite You Quan's best efforts to find an opening, he was still able to break through Yan Yu's defenses, which was a whole realm higher than You Quan's. Yan Yu's methods were both expansive and precise, leaving You Quan with almost no chance, and he ultimately won the match.
Before Yan Yu stepped off the stage, his gaze fell upon Tang Meng in the Burning Flame Valley rest area. Tang Meng felt his gaze, looked up to meet his, and their eyes clashed in mid-air, sparks flying. The entire audience felt the impending clash and were incredibly excited.
No matter how good the relationship is between the three major forces, there will always be plenty of competition among the young people, and that is precisely what makes the competition so exciting.
The competition was exciting, and the talent of disciples like Youquan was truly astonishing. However, it was a bit too simplistic for Xiao Yan's current strength, as everyone's abilities were obvious at a glance, which made it somewhat boring.
However, when the third contestant appeared, Xiao Yan immediately lost his composure.
"This aura... from the Soul Palace?"