Chapter 1042
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Chapter 1042: Head-on Clash!
“If the quota for each is 20,000 two-star Yuan Stones, and if all 19 can be sold, that would amount to 380,000 two-star Yuan Stones, or 38 million one-star Yuan Stones. That’s quite a substantial sum!”
Su Yi murmured to himself, his gaze sparkling.
The thought of such a vast fortune stirred excitement in him.
Meanwhile, Xi Wuqing, Su Xiaoshuai, the Green Emperor, Yin-yang Dark Emperor, and others ignored Su Yi and focused on their own meditation.
Su Yi didn’t waste much time. For him, 38 million one-star Yuan Stones was certainly a huge windfall, but it wouldn’t count unless it was actually in his hands.
Moreover, owing the Lingbao Pavilion one billion Yuan Stones was far more significant than this small amount, which was practically a drop in the ocean.
The night passed quietly.
By the next day, Su Yi and his group didn’t arrive at the competition arena until the afternoon, just in time for the final showdown.
When they stepped onto the scene, the square was buzzing with excitement.
The youth from the Overlord Sect exuded absolute strength, with their individual prowess far surpassing the combined forces of twenty disciples from other factions.
He had been promoted directly from the start, securing one of the ten qualifications.
Such a legendary figure was widely praised and admired.
“The Green Dark Sect is quite formidable; they’ve held the stage all this time,” Su Yi remarked, glancing at the stage where the Green Dark Sect’s members were still standing.
Apart from the four top cultivators, the most powerful individual among them was the young man who had reached the eighth grade of the Yuan True Realm, showing a stable cultivation base.
A brief inquiry revealed that the Green Dark Sect had claimed a stage the night before and had been defending it ever since. Their combat force was still intact, though not many dared challenge them.
“And what’s going on with the Sun Flame Sect? They seem to be holding their ground,” Su Yi mused.
His gaze shifted, and he noticed the Sun Flame Sect still occupying another stage.
However, compared to the Green Dark Sect, their situation seemed less fortunate.
Over half of their members were injured, some quite seriously, which severely impacted their fighting capacity.
Su Yi had to admit, they were still strong, even with a few individuals out of commission. Without that strength, they wouldn’t have lasted this long.
“This is their second chance. They were defeated earlier this morning, but after a quick rest, they sent the people who beat them off the stage,” Su Yi overheard after asking around.
Yet, given the current state of the Sun Flame Sect, it didn’t seem like they’d be able to hold out much longer.
But it was hard to predict—after all, everyone who made it this far had fought and suffered injuries of their own.
“Huh?”
While Su Yi was lost in thought, some familiar figures approached the registration desk, handed in their tokens, and made their way to the stage.
This stage had been taken by the Sun Flame Sect!
“The Mysterious Sword Gate is challenging Sun Flame Sect. It seems those rogue cultivators are venting their frustrations,” Xi Wuqing remarked with a raised eyebrow.
Su Yi gave a slight nod in agreement.
Before their eyes, seventeen disciples from the Mysterious Sword Gate, accompanied by Chen Chuan, Shen Hong, and Ye Haokong, gathered in front of the twenty members of the Sun Flame Sect.
Upon seeing Chen Chuan and the others, Tang Tianxing, Shi Rongchang, and Du Zhao from the Sun Flame Sect appeared surprised.
“I didn’t think you three would find another recruit. Looks like you’re lucky!” Tang Tianxing sneered.
Tang Tianxing, with his sharp tongue and unpleasant demeanor, made everyone uncomfortable with his words.
He coldly addressed Chen Chuan, Shen Hong, and Ye Haokong.
However, the trio paid him no attention. After exchanging glances with Yu Wenxuan, Ji Hanluo, and others from the Mysterious Sword Gate, they immediately launched an attack!
Sword lights burst forth from the young cultivators, falling like a rain of light, crashing down on the Sun Flame Sect’s disciples.
The usually quiet Mysterious Sword Gate made their move, drawing discontent from the Sun Flame Sect.
As the battle continued, the Sun Flame Sect’s expressions darkened.
The Mysterious Sword Gate was significantly stronger, and they had been resting, fully prepared. It wasn’t long before they gained the upper hand.
The Mysterious Sword Gate had only one remaining opportunity, so they struck even faster, aiming to knock the Sun Flame Sect off the stage with minimal cost.
“The Sun Flame Sect deserves this. They’ve brought this on themselves,” Su Yi muttered.
He understood that the Mysterious Sword Gate was likely seeking to preserve their reputation or might even value Chen Chuan and the other individual cultivators. Hence, they’d targeted the Sun Flame Sect from the start.
“The outcome is clear; it’s Mysterious Sword Gate’s turn to defend the platform!” Huang Jian added.
Sure enough, it wasn’t long before the Sun Flame Sect admitted defeat under the Mysterious Sword Gate’s overwhelming offense.
Having already suffered significant losses, they were in no position to keep fighting without risking fatal consequences, especially considering how the rogue cultivators like Tang Tianxing might use the situation to their disadvantage.
“Damn it!” Tang Tianxing cursed bitterly after being forced off the stage by Mysterious Sword Gate.
His face went pale, veins bulging on his forehead.
He never expected a defeat from Chen Chuan and the others. Given the circumstances, Sun Flame Sect should have had a better chance.
“This is all because of those rogue cultivators. If they weren’t here, maybe Mysterious Sword Gate wouldn’t have deliberately targeted our Sun Flame Sect!” the Sun Flame Sect disciples grumbled, blaming Tang Tianxing, Shi Rongchang, and Du Zhao for everything.
With their second chance used up, the Sun Flame Sect was out of the competition.
“Your Sun Flame Sect’s ability to burn bridges is truly impressive!” Tang Tianxing replied bitterly, his anger restrained.
Both sides had been using each other, in a mutually beneficial relationship. It was shameful to place blame on each other.
A conflict instantly broke out between the Sun Flame Sect and the rogue cultivators, including Tang Tianxing.
“It serves them right!” Some onlookers spat, their voices laced with contempt.
The incident didn’t distract the crowd for long, and soon, their attention returned to the ongoing match on the platform.
Not long after the Mysterious Sword Gate’s victory, two other forces came forward to challenge them.
However, these two forces were weaker and were swiftly defeated by Mysterious Sword Gate.
Yet, the intense battles took a toll on the Mysterious Sword Gate as well. Some disciples were injured, and while they could still fight, their strength had been significantly reduced.
“Liuhe Sect, I believe this is their second challenge, correct?”
Su Yi noted, observing the Liuhe Sect members stepping onto the stage to challenge the defending force.
The Liuhe Sect was no slouch. Although not as powerful as the Mysterious Sword Gate or Green Dark Sect, they were still a formidable force.
However, they were unlucky. The opponents they faced hid their true strength and suddenly launched a powerful counterattack, catching the Liuhe Sect off guard. Unfortunately, they lost by a small margin.
“What a shame!” Su Yi thought, feeling some regret.
He had a decent impression of Liuhe Sect. The two elders who had come to Nine Star City and the children of their sect leader had interacted with Su Yi before, though it was a casual acquaintance.
“We could offer the Overlord Sect’s quota to them!”
A sudden thought struck Su Yi.
Since Liuhe Sect had shown goodwill and had no prior conflicts with him, Su Yi was open to forming a friendship with them.
The only condition was that they’d need to offer enough value to secure his spot in the Overlord Sect.
“There’s less than an hour left before the arena battle concludes. Any forces still standing on the stage at that point will qualify. Any remaining chances will be nullified.”
Huang Jian spoke softly, reminding everyone of the rules.
Su Yi raised an eyebrow. With the preliminary competition nearing its end, it was unlikely there would be any major shifts in the standings.
Those who held the stage had confidence in their ability to defend it. Overcoming them would be an immense challenge.
“Hmm, what’s the Green Dark Sect planning?”
Suddenly, Xi Wuqing’s voice tinged with surprise.
Su Yi and the others turned to see a group from the Green Dark Sect approaching their platform, ready to challenge.
At first glance, it was clear the Green Dark Sect had the advantage, yet they unexpectedly surrendered and stepped off the stage.
Instead of staying, they headed straight for the Mysterious Sword Gate’s platform.
Having guarded their platform since last night, the Green Dark Sect still had one more challenge left, so they gave up their own stage to take on the Mysterious Sword Gate directly.
“It seems the Green Dark Sect is directly confronting the Mysterious Sword Gate!” Su Yi muttered, his brow furrowing.
He was aware of the deep rivalry between the two sects. If things proceeded as expected, Ji Tianfu would certainly take action against the Green Dark Sect to avenge Ji Hanluo’s kidnapping from months ago.
But this was the second time the Green Dark Sect had targeted the Mysterious Sword Gate during this alliance conference.
Right now, the Mysterious Sword Gate was recovering from a fight, and the Green Dark Sect was stepping right in front of them.
“What a bold move from the Green Dark Sect! Do they really think they can provoke the Mysterious Sword Gate so easily?”
In the crowd, Ji Tianfu’s eyes were cold and determined.
However, there was nothing he could do. In the preliminary rounds, his fate was tied to the outcome of the matches.
