Chapter 80 The Grand Martial Arts Examination! Three Tests!
Chapter 80 The Grand Martial Arts Examination! Three Tests!
Chapter 81 The Grand Martial Arts Examination! Three Tests!
Blackrock City, Blackrock Road.
This is the main thoroughfare of Blackrock City, running from the city gate through the entire outer and inner city. The road is exceptionally wide, capable of accommodating ten carriages side by side, and lined with the most luxurious restaurants and teahouses.
Today, Blackstone Avenue was in complete chaos, with luxury cars and fine horses flowing endlessly, and the rumble of wheels rolling over the bluestone slabs could not be heard.
Even the luxurious restaurants that are usually not crowded are packed with people on both sides of the road.
The windows of the private rooms on the second floor were half-open, and young ladies from noble families in fine clothes would occasionally peek out, some fanning themselves with round fans, others tossing down sachets, their chatter as clear and melodious as that of larks.
Besides the young ladies from prominent families, the best seats in the outer halls of restaurants and teahouses were also filled with people from various martial arts schools, merchant guilds, and other powerful organizations.
Even the streets were filled with ordinary people.
The Blackrock Army soldiers are maintaining order.
As soon as Su Yu and Lin Wanzhu stepped off the carriage, a wave of hustle and bustle hit them.
"So many people! This is the perfect opportunity for me to make a name for myself!" Lin Jing, dressed in a sexy leather skirt, looked at the sea of people around her with excitement in her eyes.
Lin Wanzhu calmly straightened her skirt and smiled, "This year's martial arts competition is indeed a grand event. All the major families, martial arts schools and other forces are paying close attention to it. Those who can stand out in this martial arts competition will have a place in Blackstone City in the future."
"I believe that even before the martial arts examination ends, many forces will have already shown their goodwill."
After saying that, she glanced at Lin Dong, who looked a little nervous beside her, and teased him, "Lin Dong, you're not getting any younger."
If we can make it into the top twenty, all these young ladies throwing embroidered balls at us will probably wear down the threshold of the Lin family. So, any interested parties?
Hearing her say that, Lin Dong smiled wryly, "Sister Lin, please stop teasing me. There are so many experts this time, I really have no confidence in making it into the top twenty."
However, after being teased by Senior Sister Lin, Lin Dong relaxed.
Su Yu, on the other hand, remained calm and composed. His gaze passed through the crowd and landed on the martial arts competition arena in the distance.
Three enormous arenas are arranged in a triangular pattern. Beneath the arenas are rows of blue stone blocks of varying sizes, which form the first stage of today's martial arts competition: a test of strength by lifting stones!
In this world where great power originates from within, qi and blood, as well as strength, are the most direct standards for testing a martial artist.
"The first challenge is to lift a stone to test strength, the second challenge is to cross the river with an iron chain, and the third challenge is to fight for supremacy in the arena."
Su Yu silently recited the procedure in his mind, his eyes gleaming with suppressed brilliance.
"Get out of the way! All of you, get out of my way!" A roar rang out.
The crowd parted like a tide, and a large group of people walked in.
The leader was bald and shiny, shirtless, with muscles bulging like granite; he was none other than Sun Yan, the genius of the Ironclad Martial Arts School.
His gaze swept across the entire room, his voice booming like thunder: "Where's Cui Wanhe? Tell him to wash his neck and wait! This time, I'm taking first place!"
Behind him, his younger brother Sun Shi was taciturn, yet he was like a small, moving iron tower, giving people a strong sense of oppression.
Behind them, several experts from the Ironclad Martial Arts School quietly followed. One of the elders spoke up, "Sun Yan, don't cause trouble before the martial arts competition begins. We're going to watch."
Sun Yan slapped his bald head repeatedly, somewhat displeased: "Master, I never cause trouble, as long as others don't mess with me!"
The old man knew his temper, shook his head helplessly, and led his men straight toward the nearest restaurant.
Before long, the crowd stirred again.
"Hongshan Martial Arts School is here!"
A man carrying a nine-ringed broadsword, with flowing black hair and a cold, iron-like face, appeared – it was Cui Wanhe!
"Cui Wanhe, I've been waiting for you for ages! Don't back down like a woman today, you're going to fight me to the bitter end!"
Cui Wanhe remained calm, his dark pupils sweeping over the Sun brothers without uttering a word, and went straight to the registration desk to register.
Immediately afterwards, an even more frantic scream pierced the noise.
"Ah! Dai Xing is here!"
"Young Master Dai is looking at me! He's looking at me!"
A woman's scream suddenly rang out, and a group of beautiful women rushed forward like madwomen.
Handkerchiefs and sachets fell like raindrops from the attics on both sides of the street.
A tall, slender young man carrying a long spear slowly approached. He had striking features, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, but his face was as cold as ice, and his gaze was empty and deep.
Two women followed behind him, both very beautiful. One fanned him constantly, while the other adjusted his clothes from time to time.
"Tch, it's that group of lunatics again. Dai Xing is an annoying guy too." Lin Jing looked at the screaming women as if they were idiots and cursed them without any politeness.
Lin Dong quickly stopped his sister, "Good sister, the competition is about to start, don't cause trouble."
Chasing Wind Martial Arts School, Dai Xing.
Su Yu had also seen his information; he was a genius expert with two acupoints, second only to Cui Wanhe and Sun Yan.
After a while, Senior Sister Lin spoke up to remind them: "Master Qin has arrived."
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Su Yu withdrew his gaze and followed the others to greet them.
Qin Fangqiong was wearing a brand-new martial arts robe today, and her face was glowing.
"Is everything ready?"
"Ready!"
Master Qin nodded in satisfaction, his gaze sweeping over the crowd before landing on Chen Fan. His tone became exceptionally gentle and dignified: "Chen Fan, you are my personal disciple. This battle concerns not only your future but also the reputation of the White Ape Martial Arts School. Are you confident of reaching the top ten?"
Chen Fan straightened his back, full of vigor: "Master, rest assured! Your disciple will do his utmost and will definitely make it into the top ten!"
Chen Fan was increasingly excited. In the past month, Master Qin had not only taught him step by step, but also provided him with a full range of medicinal resources.
Now that his acupoints are stable and have even made some progress, his Spirit Ape Demon Subduing Blade has also improved rapidly, approaching the proficiency level. Apart from the geniuses of those few big martial arts schools and big families, how many people can be his opponent?
Master Qin smiled with satisfaction before turning to look at Su Yu. His tone was slightly gentler, but still carried a hint of expectation: "Su Yu, as for you, although I haven't personally taught you, I know how diligent and hardworking you are in martial arts! Give it your all, and don't let yourself down!"
Although Qin Fangqiong was not optimistic about Su Yu entering the top twenty, she gave him the opportunity. Whether he becomes a dragon or a tiger, a donkey or a horse, depends on his own fate and ability!
"Waaah————"
A deep, mournful horn sounded from the direction of the inner city, instantly silencing the clamor of the streets.
The entire Blackstone Avenue fell silent.
"Thump! Thump! Thump!"
The ground began to tremble rhythmically, as if a giant hammer were pounding the earth.
All eyes were drawn to the end of the road.
Four incredibly powerful mythical beasts walked side by side, pulling a luxurious carriage that was entirely black and inlaid with fine gold.
These four strange beasts were taller than a person at the shoulders, and their entire bodies were covered with dark red scales, as if they were bathed in blood. Each time their powerful hooves stomped down, they left clear white marks on the hard bluestone road.
"hiss!"
The leading beast in the middle snorted, and two streams of scorching white vapor shot out three feet away, instantly filling the air with a hot, bloody stench.
"They are Crimson Thunder Beasts! Each one is comparable to a martial artist in the Body Refinement Realm!"
Among the crowd, a knowledgeable martial artist gasped, "Using such a strange beast to pull the cart... it must be the three great families!"
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