Chapter 324: Mysterious Drought
With a ’boom,’ the two forces collided directly, and the barrier of the area designated for Group Two also developed some cracks.
Seeing this, the Emperor of the Mingyue Empire immediately pointed a finger, and the barrier rapidly closed at a visible speed.
"Who won? Who lost?" the crowd, focused on Group Two’s battle, repeatedly asked.
At this moment, Group Two was completely covered in smoke and dust; nothing could be seen.
They only heard a terrifying fluctuation emerge from within after the booming sound ended.
And in their ears, there was also a terrifying voice, "I want you to die...", which did not sound human.
Hearing this, the referee for Group Two realized the situation might be dire and then broke a small opening in the barrier and slipped inside.
The Genius Grand Competition team matches strictly prohibit deaths and injuries; this is a rigid requirement that no one can violate.
However, just as he entered, he saw that the young man’s eyes were blood-red, and his entire body exuded a terrifying malevolence.
Meanwhile, Miaofa’s kasaya from the Tian Chan Sect team was somewhat damaged, but this did not have much impact on him.
"Alright, the outcome of this battle is decided; this young man has become demonized, so he should return."
Just as the referee was about to act, Miaofa suddenly spoke, "amitabha, Referee Benefactor, do not be anxious.
This humble monk wishes to purify this young man’s malevolence.
May I trouble Benefactor to help me control him for a moment?"
Hearing Miaofa’s words, the referee thought for a moment and nodded, because he knew that if the demonic energy was not cleared in time, even if the young man were to leave without receiving timely treatment, he would become a killing machine.
The smoke and dust on Group Two’s arena gradually dispersed, and the figures of the three of them slowly became visible in their sight.
"In this battle, Miaofa of the Tian Chan Sect is victorious, and Wu Chengfeng of Wushan City is defeated," the referee began to announce.
Hearing that this young man was from Wushan City, the crowd was slightly stunned, and some who knew the inside story began to say, "So that’s it; no wonder this young man could display such power and control such a battle-axe.
He originated from Wushan City."
Hearing that someone knew this, the curious crowd quickly asked, "Do you know something? Please tell us more."
"I can tell you, but those who want to hear can give me ten Yuan Stones," the person who spoke said.
However, upon hearing that Yuan Stones were required, the crowd’s interest diminished by more than half.
Seeing that no one was moved to give him Yuan Stones for his information, the person continued, "Well, how about this, I’ll be merciful and take four Spirit Stones."
"Three Spirit Stones?"
"One Spirit Stone should be acceptable, right?"
"Oh, come on, just consider it me being a good person; I’ll tell you for free, is that alright?"
When the crowd heard this last sentence, they began to turn their heads.
Seeing the crowd turn their heads, the person just now internally complained again, but since he had said he would tell them directly, he couldn’t go back on his word.
"Ahem, I suppose everyone knows that while Wushan City’s reputation isn’t particularly resounding, it is still a region under the jurisdiction of my Mingyue Empire.
There is a rumor in Wushan City that a very strong fierce beast once fell there, but how, people do not know.
However, since the current City Lord of Wushan City, Wu Anwang, became City Lord, it is said that he possesses a weapon whose power can rival the Primal Spirit Realm, but no one has ever seen it.
And today, since this young man named Wu Chengfeng brought it out, and his surname is also Wu, then everyone should understand that Wu Chengfeng is the son of Wu Anwang.
And as his son, it is understandable for him to wield Wu Anwang’s strongest weapon, especially since Wu Chengfeng’s age doesn’t seem particularly old yet he possesses such strong talent.
No wonder Wu Anwang would give him this battle-axe."
After hearing this person speak, everyone nodded slightly; what this person said indeed made sense.
Following the conclusion of the second group, the matches of the other groups also came to an end, with powerful forces being displayed.
From Wang Yufan’s observation, currently, seven groups of people have entered his field of vision.
These include Huang Yu, Wanru, and Miaofa, as well as four others whose names are Han Ba, Wu Yue, Miejue, and Duan Changtian.
From Wang Yufan’s perspective, among these individuals, the strongest is not Huang Yu, Wanru, or Miaofa, because the one Wang Yufan cannot see through is Han Ba, who is entirely shrouded in a black robe.
He wears a bamboo hat, and his face is also indistinct.
Han Ba’s group is Group Eight.
Han Ba has, so far, resolved every opponent with a single move, and the strongest opponent he has encountered has already reached the mid-to-late stage of the Eternal Realm.
Wang Yufan concluded that Han Ba’s strength is very likely at the fifth layer of the Primal Spirit Realm or even higher.
And although his own strength has reached the first layer of the Yuankun Realm, Wang Yufan never underestimates any opponent with unknown strength.
What Wang Yufan did not know was that he was not the only one who found Han Ba extraordinary; Shangguan Nan, the Grand Elder of the Tianyu Divine Sect on the spectator stand, also noticed.
During Group Eight’s match, his eyes even opened a small slit because he could not see through the true strength of this young man named Han Ba.
This surprised him somewhat; such a situation could only mean one thing: this young man possessed a method to conceal his strength.
For him, a Yuandao Realm expert, to not discover it immediately made it very interesting.
And with the end of this first grand competition, the original 108 participants in the arena were reduced to 36.
Among these thirty-six, every single one had reached the late stage of the Life and Death Realm—with the sole exception of Zhuge Lili.
"Next, according to the competition rules, the thirty-six of you will still draw lots.
After the second round of matches is completed today, only the final championship will be held tomorrow.
I believe that with your strength, everyone will surely achieve good results," Wang Gang said, his face unblushing and his heart unwavering.
Wang Yufan saw it all.
It was this old fellow who made the referee of his group arrange Yang Jue for him.
If his strength hadn’t recovered, it really could have been a tough battle.
This old fellow even spoke so righteously; he was truly shameless, Wang Yufan cursed silently in his heart.
Such ordinary people, without cultivation and full of greed, love to exchange some benefits for protection.
Wang Yufan understood Wang Gang’s true colors at a glance.
While reciting the competition rules, Wang Gang clearly felt a gaze directed towards him.
He inadvertently looked up and saw Wang Yufan smiling at him.
