Chapter 120 93: The Gambling Fight! (Please Subscribe)
"Senior Brother, the specific reason is..."
At this moment, within the plainly decorated side room, the voice of Li Qingzhou resonated.
All the masters and elders of the peaks of the Grand Void Sect, including the Supreme Elders, gathered and all turned their attention to him.
This included the Sect Master of the Grand Void Sect, Xiao Huang, Sun Daofu, the master of Dan Peak Mountain, Pang Kuan, the master of Lin Xun Peak, and Fang Hua, the master of Qimen Peak.
As well as Cao Abao, the elder of the Demon Hunting Hall, Xiang Shaoyang, the Book Mountain Elder, Cha Yuansheng, the elder of the Martial Arts Hall, and Zuan Sunyou, the elder of the Law Enforcement Hall.
Additionally, there were two elder figures with weathered faces, sitting silently behind Xiao Huang.
"The reason why the lords at the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield arranged it this way is because the demon side proposed a wagered duel with our Human Race."
By the end, Li Qingzhou's expression grew much more solemn, and his tone bore a heaviness as if the words weighed on him like a mountain.
Gu Tiangang couldn't help but ask, "Junior Brother, what sort of duel is that?"
Knowing everyone else shared the same curiosity, Li Qingzhou didn't beat around the bush and continued to explain:
"That duel will have ten people from each side, our Human Race and the demons, and the side with the most victories will win."
"It would be fine by itself, as the elders already have an idea from the three previous duels."
"But this time, the demon side proposed to limit the age of these ten people to under thirty years old."
Li Qingzhou paused for a moment, scanning around and saying, "That is to say, it's to be a duel fought by newcomers who have just entered Taizhou Mountain Battlefield."
Upon hearing this, even those present with profound cultivation and remarkable experiences showed a slight change in their expressions.
"What's the point of a duel between newcomers?" Sun Daofu pondered, "That would involve ten youngsters with top-notch talents."
Pang Kuan, tugging his tough beard, frowned and said, "Lao Sun is right. If any mishaps occur to those ten individuals in the duel, it may affect the next hundred years of campaigns."
"This matter should have its pros and cons; the risk is the same for the demon side too," Cao Abao mused.
Hearing this, Xiao Huang raised his hand for silence and turned to ask Li Qingzhou, "Junior Brother, is there more to it?"
"If not for some change on the battlefield, I think those lords would not have agreed to such a duel."
Li Qingzhou nodded then shook his head.
"There indeed lies a hidden secret, but only those lords are privy to the details; I am sorry, I cannot answer you."
The people exchanged looks and no longer pursued the conversation.
They were all aware of the rules set by the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield: what could be said, say it; what couldn't be said, not a word more.
Besides, most seated here were unable to enter that battlefield, knowing too much would only add to their troubles.
"What about the other matter?"
"The second resolution is also related to this duel, but it's to take place in eight years."
"When Tianyuan Continent selects the ten individuals for the duel, the lords will open that secret realm."
Li Qingzhou's face showed a slight smile, saying in a relaxed tone, "How much they can advance will depend on their own fortune."
The corner of Xiao Huang's mouth moved, forming a smile as well, "If that's the case, then the disciples of our Grand Void Sect will need to work even harder."
"That's right..."
Gu Tiangang felt uncomfortable in his heart watching them speak in riddles.
"Can you two speak more straightforwardly? I, Lao Dao, am aware that you have the qualifications to enter Taizhou Mountain, but is there a need to show off at this time?"
Xiao Huang and Li Qingzhou looked at each other and smiled, but it was Sect Master Xiao Huang who explained:
"That secret realm possesses the capacity to seize the fortunes of heaven and earth, beneficial for advancing their cultivation and techniques."
"If lucky enough, directly obtaining a Divine Skill is also not out of the question."
Divine Skills...
The faces of the masters and elders present indeed showed delight.
"As Brother Xiao has said, our Grand Void Sect naturally cannot fall behind in this contest."
Pang Kuan chuckled with a dark grin, his white teeth contrasting sharply against his face, and even the crow's feet around his eyes carried a hint of mirth.
"Strength and luck, both are indispensable; we must do our best and leave the rest to fate," sighed Xiang Shaoyang, the Book Mountain Elder.
"That's right, we just need to teach them as best we can," pondered Sun Daofu with a smile on his lips.
His disciples of Dan Peak Mountain were not adept at Martial Arts combat, but that did not mean they couldn't fight.
Otherwise, the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield wouldn't have Dan cultivators or formation cultivators appearing; everyone would be nurturing Sword Cultivators and Body Cultivators.
Xiao Huang also said with a smile, "It just so happens that Junior Brother Li has returned to the mountains; those disciples of Sword Edge Mountain, you must teach them well."
"Are you referring to Chen Yi?"
Li Qingzhou was aware his own disciples were older and whether it be Zhan Hongxiu, Lv Cheng, or Ning Xue, none could participate in that duel.
Only a supreme talent in Sword Dao whom he asked Gu Tiangang to look after before leaving was worth a special reminder from Xiao Huang.
"That's him, indeed." Xiao Huang nodded, "Junior Brother might not be aware, but ten years ago, when Nephew Chen went down the mountain to travel, he slew Wen Renhong of the Bai Shen Sect with a single sword strike."
"Since then, the name 'Little Sword Immortal' has been known throughout the Martial World."
Gu Tiangang chimed in: "Junior Brother might still be unaware of his advancement in cultivation and Sword Dao, right?"
"I am all ears," Li Qingzhou murmured the name 'Little Sword Immortal' to himself, feeling a trace of amusement.
Even on the Taizhou Mountain Battlefield, the title 'Sword Immortal' belonged to few and far between.
Even for himself, it was hard to bear such a title.
It represented not only strength but also endless trouble, drawing the scrutiny, calculations, and Surrounded Kill ploys from the demon side.
"Chen Yi has now reached Fifth Grade Core Formation Realm, Sword Dao Great Success, Sword Intent Perfection."
"Brother is telling the truth?"
"Junior Brother, Chen Yi's cultivation is his advancement over the past ten years, which cannot be said to be slow. But his Sword Dao, that is from ten years ago."
Gu Tiangang viewed his eagerness and felt much more relaxed, laughing, "As for his current Sword Dao, we have yet to test it out."
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