Chu Xinghe's feelings can be described as full of ups and downs.
When Chu Xinghe heard the news that Yunxiao Sect had been eliminated, his first reaction was extreme joy, but this joy was quickly replaced by sadness.
You know... I've already thought it through this time. Even if the Yunxiao Sect makes it into the top 100, I will absolutely not pass on the wondrous techniques of spirit beasts to them.
Given the Cloud Soaring Sect's nature, they'll probably launch a massive attack against me, Chu Xinghe, across the entire world!
Even if most people in the world don't care about the Cloud Soaring Sect, there will always be a small number of people who know nothing but parrot others and will join in to slander me, Chu Xinghe.
As long as they follow my path and I can lose face, no matter how big or small the loss, I, Chu Xinghe, will be content.
But now that Yunxiao Sect has been eliminated, no one can criticize me anymore. What should I do?
Just as Chu Xinghe was racking his brains about what to do, he never expected that the Cloud Soaring Sect would launch a challenge against adversity.
When Chu Xinghe heard this news, he laughed so hard he almost peed himself. Look at the Cloud Soaring Sect, they're really tenacious.
Although the Yunxiao Sect members are morally questionable, their strength is undeniable, and their success rate in overcoming adversity is very high.
But before Chu Xinghe could even celebrate for long, the First Elder abruptly withdrew the Martial Emperor City, leaving Chu Xinghe dumbfounded.
Are you guys from the Cloud Soaring Sect even more unlucky than me, Chu Xinghe?
Is Xuanwu's "blessing" really that powerful?
Even if the Cloud Soaring Sect could spare Bei Ming City today, Chu Xinghe felt that the Cloud Soaring Sect was not without a fighting chance.
But compared to Martial Emperor City, this is on a completely different level... How are we supposed to compete?
Chu Xinghe almost burst into tears on the spot...
Is it because the Cloud Soaring Sect was "blessed" too much by the Black Tortoise, or because they've done too many despicable things?
Regardless of the reason, the fact that they were drawn against Martial Emperor City means the Cloud Soaring Sect is truly finished.
But as it turned out, Chu Xinghe underestimated the shamelessness of the Yunxiao Sect.
That old bastard Ling Su actually jumped out and said that the Grand Elder was targeting him?
Seeing the Grand Elder so angry that he was about to close the door and release the Sect Master, Chu Xinghe was dumbfounded.
When Chu Xinghe heard that Ling Su wanted to draw again, he wholeheartedly supported him.
See... this opportunity has come!
So Chu Xinghe agreed to Ling Su's request without hesitation, but the problem was that while Ling Su could agree, Cheng Xiaotian wouldn't.
Is it really a challenge to be drawn against Martial Emperor City?
Isn't this a gift given in adversity?
A million resources are practically given away for free. Would Cheng Xiaotian really agree to draw them again?
This put even the Grand Elder in a difficult position.
The Cloud Soaring Sect may be shameless, but the Grand Elder can choose not to stoop to their level.
Cheng Xiaotian refused to allow a redraw, saying that if they didn't, the Yunxiao Sect would shamelessly accuse the Haotian Sect of targeting them.
Just as the Grand Elder was in a dilemma, Xinghe Chu Xinghe's eyes lit up.
Is this for real?
The main reason Cheng Xiaotian refused was because of the resources, right... It's just a million resources, isn't it?
My Haotian Sect gave... My Haotian Sect proved with a million resources that we would never engage in any underhanded dealings. Just tell me, who wouldn't say that my Haotian Sect is incredibly generous!
More importantly, if you take out those millions of resources, tell me whether there's any loss or not...
This is a real loss of millions of resources... so Chu Xinghe didn't hesitate to offer his opinion.
When the Grand Elder heard Xinghe express his willingness to offer a million resources to compensate Martial Emperor City, he was also a little upset that a million resources would be given away for nothing.
Upon closer examination, while Xinghe's actions resulted in a loss of resources, they also enhanced the reputation of the Haotian Sect.
The Grand Elder was speechless at today's draw... He was a bit dumbfounded when Martial Emperor City was drawn out of nowhere.
Although the Grand Elder dares to swear to heaven that I really did not have any underhanded dealings in this case.
But given the shamelessness of the Cloud Soaring Sect, wouldn't the whole world feel betrayed after their defeat?
If some things are spread too often, some idiots will believe them, so if they are really spread, it will damage one's reputation.
But now, my Haotian Sect is willing to pay out a million spirit stones. Who can say that I am cheating?
So the Grand Elder knew that Xinghe was a perfectly fine child... Xinghe was going to use millions of resources to tell the whole world that the Grand Elder could never be someone who would engage in favoritism or corruption.
It has to be Xinghe... To prove himself, Xinghe didn't even blink an eye when he gave me a million resources... He really is my most outstanding disciple!
As the Grand Elder had predicted, the once quiet scene descended into chaos as Xinghe spoke.
To be honest, when the Grand Elder drew out Martial Emperor City just now, some people did suspect that the Grand Elder might be targeting the Cloud Soaring Sect.
Isn't it a bit too coincidental that the Grand Elder so precisely selected Martial Emperor City out of a hundred teams?
But the Grand Elder's actions were all performed in front of everyone, and there seemed to be nothing wrong with them.
So, was it just bad luck for the Cloud Soaring Sect, or was it something the Grand Elder did on purpose?
But now, with Chu Xinghe spending millions to have Ling Su redraw the lots, anyone with a brain at the scene understands that the Grand Elder would never target the Cloud Soaring Sect.
Although the Cloud Soaring Sect hasn't done much in the past two years, the Grand Elder still knows his limits in public. He knows what he can and cannot do.
Now that the Haotian Sect is willing to spend millions of resources to prove their innocence, and look at the Grand Elder's face, which is red with anger, who can say that the Grand Elder is engaging in any underhanded dealings?
The Grand Elder walked down from the stage to Xinghe's side and gently patted Xinghe's shoulder, everything understood without saying a word.
Although a million resources is a lot, the Grand Elder felt that compared to Xinghe's sincerity, these million resources had to be spent!
Xinghe is not only kind and righteous, but he also spares no effort for the sect and is extremely respectful to his elders. The Grand Elder sighed again that the best thing he ever did in his life was to discover Xinghe!
With the Haotian Sect's million resources proving their innocence, Ling Su naturally became the clown. At this moment, everyone watched as the clown Ling Su personally walked onto the drawing platform.
This time, the Grand Elder won't make a move, and no one in the Haotian Sect will either. After all, if we even touch the lottery box, the Yunxiao Sect will act like a mad dog and accuse us of targeting them.
So, the entire process was handled by your Yunxiao Sect, and you, Ling Su, personally drew the ball. Tell me, how can you still shamelessly claim that Haotian Sect is targeting you?
Amidst the murmurs of countless people, Ling Su arrived at the lottery box. Without much delay, he reached out and pulled out a name card from the box.
Then, in front of everyone, Ling Su slowly opened the name card.
But the moment the invitations were opened, the once noisy scene became deathly silent!
Everyone stared wide-eyed at the three large, gilded characters on the name card—"Martial Emperor City!"
The entire audience: "???"
Ling Su: "???"
Not to mention Ling Su, even Cheng Xiaotian was stunned at this moment...
What does it mean to say that Heaven has eyes?
When Chu Xinghe jumped out and said that Haotian Sect had taken the million resources, Cheng Xiaotian was actually somewhat resistant.
After all, it was originally our Martial Emperor City that took away our million resources from the Cloud Soaring Sect by virtue of our strength, but now the Clear Sky Sect is giving our Martial Emperor City a million resources, even though the resources are the same.
But Cheng Xiaotian also had to think about it. Although the million resources were given by the shameless Haotian Sect of the Yunxiao Sect, the Haotian Sect did contribute resources after all. So, would this affect the close friendship between our Martial Emperor City and the Haotian Sect?
While a million resources may seem like a lot, wouldn't it be a bit too much to ruin a friendship over them?
But now, when Ling Su personally drew out the Martial Emperor City, Cheng Xiaotian burst out laughing!
This is it!
See... this is what they call good and evil being rewarded in the end; Heaven never forgives anyone!
The million resources of Yunxiao Sect belong to our Martial Emperor City, and they must remain ours. They can't run away even if they want to.
Ling Su was completely dumbfounded...
Your Haotian Sect still claims there's nothing fishy going on?
They said they weren't targeting our Cloud Soaring Sect, but is this lottery box full of Martial Emperor City winners?
Otherwise, how could such a coincidence happen?
Everyone present was speechless at this point, and many even secretly glanced at the Grand Elder, their eyes seemingly asking...
No way... Elder... Could the lottery box really be full of Martial Emperor City members?
Not to mention anyone else, even Chu Xinghe was stunned...
At this moment, Chu Xinghe's gaze also secretly turned to the Grand Elder... Well... Grand Elder... Could it be that what they suspect is true? Is it really true that the lottery box is full of Martial Emperor City members?
Um... you could at least have included a few other ones... isn't it a bit much to have only Wudi City?
The Grand Elder felt numb as all eyes turned to him.
However, the Grand Elder knew very well that there was no point in explaining anything at this moment, so in front of everyone, he spoke to Ling Su, who was already dumbfounded.
"Elder Ling... cough cough... Ling Su... to prove my innocence, you open the lottery box yourself now. If there is another Martial Emperor City inside, I will request to be expelled from the Haotian Sect!"
Good heavens, the moment the elder uttered those words, all the doubts in the room vanished instantly.
The elder's words were indeed too harsh. If there had been any trickery involved in the lottery box, the elder would never have said such a thing.
Soon, the raffle box was opened, and all the name cards were opened in full view of everyone. One hundred gold-embossed name cards from each team appeared on it…
The entire lottery box was completely free of any trickery. The fact that the Martial Emperor City was drawn twice in a row had nothing to do with anyone else; it was simply fate.
This might be the legendary showdown of destiny.
Chu Xinghe didn't know what a fateful duel was. All he knew was, "You've already tricked the Cloud Soaring Sect, why are you dragging me into this too?"
How am I supposed to send out those million resources now, in this fateful showdown...?
