Chapter 1144: Chapter 1144: Don’t Regret It
Xiao Yi made his way to the previous square, asking the servant about the rules of this grand event and other details.
He had heard of Ming’an City’s grand event but didn’t know much in detail.
After all, even considering his time in Medicine Life City, he had only been in the Four-direction Domain for a few days.
Let alone his time within Ming’an City.
Upon arriving at the square, a giant Martial Arts Arena had been erected beside the enormous Blood Pool.
Surrounding it, a dense crowd of martial artists had gathered.
This grand event in Ming’an City truly attracted countless martial artists.
At this moment, martial artists were already competing on the arena.
Xiao Yi casually found a vacant spot and watched on his own.
Along the way, he had learned from the servant about the details of the event.
The reason for participating in the competition was to earn a chance to soak within the Blood Pool.
This vast Blood Pool was crafted from countless Demon Beast Essence Blood and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, its effects were extraordinary beyond explanation.
However, only 50 slots were available for soaking within it.
Due to the event’s hosting, all costs were covered by the City Lord’s Mansion.
Thus, the City Lord’s Mansion had 10 reserved slots.
The remaining 40 slots were contested by martial artists from various regions.
The competition rules were no different from regular contests.
The winner advances, the loser retreats, that’s all there is to it.
After ten-odd minutes, a figure was blasted off the Martial Arts Arena.
This indicated that a battle had come to an end.
Whoosh... Xiao Yi flashed and leaped onto the Martial Arts Arena.
The previous victor stood with hands behind his back, arrogantly staring at Xiao Yi, "State your name."
"I do not wish to kill a nameless person."
"Moreover, the Ming’an City event occurs only once every few years, who knows how many years until the next one."
"So, leave your name as well so you might make a mark."
Xiao Yi smiled coldly, "Indeed, then leave your name behind as well."
"What?" The previous victor was first bewildered, then his face turned cold, "You arrogant brat."
"Hahaha." The crowd below erupted in laughter.
However, this laughter was clearly directed at Xiao Yi.
"Kid, do you know who you’re facing?"
"That’s Zhang Shuo, the number one Heavenly Talent of South Wood City, probably someone who could knock you out with a slap."
Martial artists from the surrounding dozens of cities laughed one after another.
On the arena, the previous victor, Zhang Shuo, smiled with satisfaction, seemingly relishing the attention.
"Zhang Shuo, is it?" Xiao Yi muttered to himself, "Alright, name recorded, now step down."
"Brat, you court death." Zhang Shuo’s face turned angry.
However, whoosh... Xiao Yi had already flashed and made his move instantly.
"Hm? So fast." Zhang Shuo’s expression changed.
Before he could react, he only felt a pain in his abdomen, and when he came to his senses, he had already been heavily blasted off the stage.
"So strong, how is this possible, puh." Zhang Shuo showed a look of disbelief and spat out a mouthful of blood.
He looked at his abdomen, where there was a burning mark and a fist imprint.
Xiao Yi’s speed was too fast just now, he hadn’t reacted.
But, below the stage, some of the spectators had seen Xiao Yi’s move.
As Xiao Yi blasted Zhang Shuo off, a purple flame clearly flashed on his fist.
"A purple flame, a masked face, a cold aura, and a young man, could it be..."
Several martial artists suddenly widened their eyes.
"Could it be him?"
"Who?" The surrounding spectators asked.
"Yes, it must be him." The martial artists who recognized Xiao Yi exclaimed, "It’s him, Yi Xiao, the Medicine Envoy who became renowned in Medicine Life City a few days ago."
"He defeated Master Yu Tai in just a few breaths."
"Yi Xiao?" As soon as the name was mentioned, the surrounding spectators instantly recalled.
"Is it him? The Flame Hall Warrior who defeated the former Flame Hall Branch Law Enforcement Team Captain, Zhong Shuo?"
"Yi Xiao?" Zhang Shuo, who was blasted off, had evidently heard of this name too.
"Hiss." Zhang Shuo suddenly gasped, followed by the cold sweat of fear.
"Actually had a bout with this fierce person? Lucky I wasn’t defeated in an instant."
Zhang Shuo walked away quickly with lingering fear.
On the stage, Xiao Yi paid no mind to the surprised expressions of the surrounding spectators, only stood there coldly, waiting for challengers.
However, after waiting several minutes, there was no movement from any martial artist around.
The referee at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena frowned and loudly asked, "Is there no one to challenge?"
The referee was a martial artist from the City Lord’s Mansion.
There was no response from the surroundings, only a wave of whispered conversations.
"Challenge him? Do I have a death wish?"
"This ruthless person defeats opponents in an instant, should I go up and die?"
"Even a Half-step Saint King Realm isn’t his match within a few moves, should I go up and be humiliated?"
Voices of murmurs echoed around the Martial Arts Arena.
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Meanwhile, in the spectators’ seats, Yu An’s face turned dark.
This grand event not only had competitions but also spectators.
On the other side of the Martial Arts Arena, there was a clearly lavishly arranged luxurious spectator area.
Sitting above were all renowned figures within Ming’an City.
The City Lord, Yu An, and others were prominently present.
"Why is this villain Yi Xiao also participating?" Yu An said angrily, casting an unhappy glance towards the Ming’an City Lord.
"Is there a problem?" the Ming’an City Lord replied calmly.
"Of course there is." Yu An said furiously, "This villain Yi Xiao is the murderer of our Yu Family’s Great Elder, such a villain killed his own comrades, utterly ruthless."
"Allowing such a person to participate, wouldn’t that tarnish our Ming’an City’s reputation?"
The Ming’an City Lord smiled, "Elder Yu An worries too much, for now, the Medicine Venerate Hall hasn’t issued a warrant for this Yi Xiao."
In truth, although the matter of Yi Xiao killing Yu Tai had spread like wildfire across the surrounding cities.
But, anyone discerning could see it clear, if Yi Xiao truly slaughtered his comrades, a warrant from the Medicine Venerate Hall would have been issued long ago.
But since the warrant hasn’t been issued, anyone can tell something is amiss.
"But this Yi Xiao is the enemy of our entire Yu Family." Yu An coldly stated, "This man and our Yu Family are mutually irreconcilable."
Yu An emphasized the words ’entire Yu Family’ heavily.
"There’s nothing that can be done." The Ming’an City Lord shrugged, "For this grand event, any martial artist can participate."
Yu An laughed coldly, "But it’s the City Lord who presides over this event, and it’s the City Lord who calls the shots."
"You can kick Yi Xiao out with just a word."
The Ming’an City Lord shook his head.
Yu An’s face turned frosty, "Does the City Lord refuse to show even this courtesy to my Yu Family, could it be you intend to shield this villain Yi Xiao."
"It’s not about shielding or not." The Ming’an City Lord said sternly, "It’s about reason being upheld."
"If I forcibly expel Yi Xiao, wouldn’t it break the rules of past grand events?"
Yu An laughed coldly, "Here in the Central Region, what reason is there? The fist is the reason here."
"Guards, immediately expel Yi Xiao from the City Lord’s Mansion, no, directly expel him from Ming’an City."
Yu An ordered the Yu Family martial artists beside him.
"Let’s see who dares." The Ming’an City Lord coldly rebuked, "In Ming’an City, the fist is mine, and the reason is also mine."
"I have decided to let Yi Xiao participate."
"City Lord, you..." Yu An was instantly filled with anger, "Fine, very well, City Lord, do not regret this."
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First Chapter update.
