Chapter 166: Match Commentary
“I heard that the Heaven Mandate Immortal got his name because he was born under the mandate of Heaven. Is that true?”
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy waved her hand. “Aiya, that’s just him bragging. That fellow Heaven Mandate Immortal was born from a humble tribe. In ancient times, much emphasis was placed on one’s background. Even when the Heaven Mandate Immortal showed talent at a young age, people still whispered behind his back, denigrating his background and fate profile, claiming that he was just a flash in the pan and that his eventual downfall was inevitable.
“Hence, the Heaven Mandate Immortal made up the story of being born under Heaven's mandate, and it did sound quite believable.
“When the Qilin Immortal heard that he went by the name “Heaven Mandate,” he wasn’t happy about it. As Qilin was the favored child of heaven and earth, he could also be considered a son of Heaven, so he got into a conflict with the Heaven Mandate Immortal. The two even got into a fight over it.
“The Qilin Immortal disparaged the Heaven Mandate Immortal, saying that he was born from cesarean section and that his birth was not at all smooth, which implied that Heaven didn’t wish for him to exist at all.
“The Heaven Mandate Immortal retorted, calling the Qilin Immortal an unruly brat with a mother who raised him but didn’t teach him manners. Of course, in some way, the Heaven Mandate Immortal was speaking the truth.”
A strange expression stretched across Lu Yang’s face. Immortals are supposed to be noble figures, but why do the words from your mouth make them sound like petty thugs?
“No winner could be determined, so I had to step in and mediate. I told them, ‘Why are you fighting during a festival? Come eat at my place instead.’ To give me face, they instantly stopped fighting when they heard me.
“Their tussle also bloomed into a friendship. After fighting all that while, they decided that since they were born of the same mother, they might as well become sworn brothers.”
Qiu Jin’an automatically ignored the part where the Everlasting Immortal Fairy praised herself, assuming that it was nonsense, and pressed further, “Then they became sworn brothers afterward?”
“No, then they fought again, this time over who should be the elder brother.”
Qiu Jin’an, “...”
He had long heard about the dissonant relationship between the Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Qilin Immortal. They fought each other numerous times, and the reasons for their battles varied widely. However, the mainstream view was that their conflict arose from struggles over the Great Dao and Immortal Dao that originated from a vague yet profound theory of all things, which resulted in irreconcilable strife.
The ancient texts even recorded that the two clashed in the cosmos without holding back, erasing an entire region where the stars and spirit qi disappeared.
But the truth is that they fought over matters like this? Why does this account not match the splendor of the ancient era I had imagined?
While the two sect leaders exchanged knowledge on ancient affairs, the disciples from both sides began their competition.
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~Match Commentary~
First up, representing the Dao-Seeking Sect is Meng Jingzhou, and facing him from the Five-Elements Sect is Du Xueyi!
Contestant Du Xueyi is not to be underestimated. According to insider information from the Five-Elements Sect, he possesses a Metal Spirit Root and a body tempered to the strength of steel through relentless training. He has even mastered the Storming Thunder Fist Technique where his indestructible iron fists swing around like the wind and pour down like the rain.
Contestant Meng Jingzhou is not to be outmatched. According to Sect Leader Lu Yang, who wasn’t willing to divulge his name, Meng Jingzhou possesses a once-in-a-century Single’s Spirit Root. Although he frequents brothels, he is a paragon of remaining unsullied despite his handicap—truly admirable!
Coincidentally, Contestant Meng Jingzhou is a physique cultivator and a disciple of the renowned physique cultivator, Third Elder. Who knows what spectacular performance these two athletes have in store for us today? Let us stay tuned!
Both contestants have already taken their places on the stage, staring each other down. One party holds an arrogant gaze, while the other’s eyes contain a philistine glint. Contestant Du Xueyi is evidently faltering under his opponent’s philistine gaze and has already lost some ground.
In their first confrontation, Contestant Meng Jingzhou pulls ahead by a slim margin, relying on his shameless aura to secure a small victory!
The match is about to begin, yet Contestant Meng Jingzhou is walking toward the referee. What is he planning to do?
He takes out a top-grade spirit stone and is brazenly trying to bribe the referee in front of everyone!
The referee refuses Contestant Meng Jingzhou’s bribery attempt and issues him a yellow card as a warning!
Contestant Meng Jingzhou seems to have misunderstood the referee’s actions and thinks that the referee wants to exchange his spirit stone with a yellow card.
The referee has struck! The referee has tried to attack Contestant Meng Jingzhou!
It appears that the referee is aware that he cannot strike a contestant, so he has given himself a red card and disqualified himself.
This match is truly full of twists and turns. It has yet to begin, and there is already a change of referee!
Contestant Meng Jingzhou is not discouraged by his failure. He pushes on and has chosen to bribe Contestant Du Xueyi!
Contestant Du Xueyi has clearly never encountered a scenario like this before, and he seems to be at a loss for what to do. Fortunately, Sect Leader Qiu Jin’an’s gaze brings him back to his senses, and he decisively rejects Contestant Meng Jingzhou’s unreasonable request.
The new referee appears to be more experienced and issues another yellow card to Contestant Meng Jingzhou.
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Finally, Contestant Meng Jingzhou obediently begins the match.
Right as the match kicks off, Contestant Du Xueyi unleashes a flurry of attacks. With his fists hammering down like rain and emitting the sound of thunder, he forces Contestant Meng Jingzhou to backpedal and scramble to cover his head like a scurrying mouse.
Meng Jingzhou, you brat deserve it...Sorry, the commentator got a bit personal there. We seek everyone’s forgiveness.
Contestant Meng Jingzhou seems to be at a disadvantage but largely unharmed. Instead, it looks like Contestant Du Xueyi is panting after his barrage of the Storming Thunder Fist Technique.
This is an opportunity that Contestant Meng Jingzhou swiftly seizes. He launches a fierce counterattack and unleashes Third Elder’s signature ultimate move, the Heaven-Shaking Six Forms, gaining the upper hand!
Contestant Du Xueyi is caught off guard by Contestant Meng Jingzhou’s surprisingly intense counterattack and has lost control of the battle. He is now forced into a passive position to defend himself!
However, Contestant Meng Jingzhou charges like a ferocious tiger descending the mountain and roaring through the forest. His fist strikes are fierce, powerful yet steady, and overwhelming, sending Contestant Du Xueyi reeling with blood splattering from the impact!
Despite his injury, Contestant Du Xueyi takes another heavy punch from his opponent and nimbly retreats to recover.
Contestant Meng Jingzhou is not letting his chance slip by. He pursues Contestant Du Xueyi relentlessly, closing in on him with a brutal strike. Contestant Du Xueyi seems to have gradually adapted to Contestant Meng Jingzhou’s combat style, colliding his fists and feet with his opponent’s and producing a sharp, deafening sound!
As the onslaught rages on, both parties appear locked in a stalemate.
Contestant Meng Jingzhou is the first to break the impasse. He takes half a step forward and rams his head into Contestant Meng Xueyi’s head!
What an unexpected move! Could Contestant Meng Jingzhou have practiced the Iron Head Art... Hold on, that doesn’t look like it!
It was not Contestant Meng Jingzhou’s head but his hair that had knocked into Contestant Du Xueyi’s head! As a physique cultivator, Contestant Meng Jingzhou has reinforced his hair to be as tough as his body! Furthermore, hair doesn’t feel pain!
What brilliant thinking! It’s incredibly remarkable!
Contestant Du Xueyi is stunned by the blow and clutches his head as he staggers back. This is precisely what Contestant Meng Jingzhou is hoping for!
Grasping this opportunity, Contestant Meng Jingzhou grabbed his opponent’s clothes and flung him out of the arena.
Contestant Meng Jingzhou wins!
With a Sound Amplification Array, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy announced, “I hereby declare that the winner of the first round in the Foundation Establishment category is Meng Jingzhou!”
Right afterward, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy asked Lu Yang in the mental space, “You were rambling on for a long while just now. What was that all about?”