Chapter 75
Chapter 461 Fourth Round Lottery Draw (1)
“Fellow Daoists, after three rounds of matches, there are now eight sects… and individuals left on the stage. You have stood out amongst many masters, and I am proud of you all. Although according to the Immortal Alliance’s rules, you have already qualified for rewards, the higher your ranking, the more generous the rewards. I believe no one wants to stop here, so please continue to do your best in the upcoming matches!”
Steward Cai, as usual, went on stage and spouted a lot of nonsense before getting to the main point: “Now, the fourth round of the lottery draw begins. I will call out the sects, and their representatives will come up to draw. The rules for the matches are the same as before.”
After saying this, the arena was enveloped by spiritual sense, and the lottery draw officially began.
Qin Quan was eager to try, as it was only at times like these that he, as the Sect Leader, had some presence.
Qi Huang initially wanted to take his place, as this old man had terrible luck, always drawing weak opponents, leaving her with nowhere to exert her strength. But then she thought better of it. Based on the situation so far, private switching of lottery tickets between sects was common practice, so the outcome of the draw wasn’t that important.
“Next, the Hong Hua Sect, please come on stage to draw.”
Steward Cai finally called out the Hong Hua Sect.
Qi Huang wasn’t sure if it was her imagination, but the old man seemed to grit his teeth when he said “Hong Hua Sect.”
Qin Quan immediately rushed onto the stage to draw, afraid that others would snatch it from him.
After drawing the ticket, Qin Quan glanced at it casually, then enveloped it with his spiritual sense and put it into his embrace to prevent outsiders from peeking. This was the basic procedure for all those drawing.
“I drew number six.”
After returning to the team, Qin Quan released a soundproofing talisman and then carefully took out the ticket.
“Number six? That means the opponent is number five. Who is number five?”
Xu Mei looked around.
“I hope it’s that Lü Er. Doesn’t he always draw number five? I’ll send him back to his hometown this round.”
Qi Huang showed a hint of anticipation on her face.
“Yes, that kid is too arrogant, and he even dared to have designs on our Junior Sister. I really can’t stand it.”
Ruan Lingyu chimed in.
“Let me see if it’s him.”
Qi Huang pondered for a moment, then took out the Recording Mirror to spy on the various sects. The fellow disciples around her also gathered around.
“This mirror of Junior Sister’s is so useful. Unlike spiritual sense, I don’t have to worry about being discovered while peeking at others.”
Ruan Lingyu remarked.
“Yes, it’s fortunate that the mirror fell into the hands of a girl like her. If it had fallen into the hands of a pervert and used for indecent things, then all the women in this world would have no sense of security.”
Yun Fei said with lingering fear.
“What indecent things?”
Miao Xiang asked innocently.
“Like peeping at women bathing.”
Shen Yuan answered carelessly.
“Then she can also peek at men bathing! Will male compatriots have a sense of security? We must be treated equally!”
Su Qingying interjected unexpectedly.
“Cough cough…”
Qi Huang was immediately choked by her saliva.
Cheng Hong Ling next to her had a strange expression, clearly trying hard to suppress her laughter, as she knew Qi Huang’s true identity.
“Beautiful lady, don’t be funny. If I want to see a man bathing, do I need to peek?”
Qi Huang rolled her eyes helplessly.
“Yes, Senior Sister Qi is so outstanding that men are willing to do anything for her!”
Wang Zong spoke up, as if confessing his feelings.
“Does that include you too?”
Su Qingying asked pointedly.
“Uh…”
Wang Zong was instantly speechless, and his old face actually flushed red.
“Tch, coward. You don’t even dare to admit if you like someone.”
Su Qingying said disdainfully.
Wang Zong felt even more embarrassed. He indeed didn’t dare to admit it because of his deep inferiority complex.
“Actually, I think she doesn’t need to peek if she wants to see women bathing. Women would also be willing to do anything for her.”
Ruan Lingyu suddenly confessed inexplicably, a blush appearing on her pretty face.
“Ah, yes, yes, yes!”
The other Senior Sisters also expressed their agreement, each with their faces flushed with excitement.
“Tch! You’re all blushing like bubble tea. If she wants to see women bathing, why doesn’t she look at herself? Why would she need to look at you?”
Su Qingying complained again, unaware that her own face was also blushing a little.
Qi Huang couldn’t be bothered with this lively group. After peeking for a long time, she finally locked onto the location of number five.
…
At this moment, number five was in the hands of a sect called the “Shi Xin Sect.”
The Shi Xin Sect was a large sect in the Xihui Dynasty, ranking within the top five in strength, not much different from the Jinliu Sect. Their strongest Immortal Seed had a cultivation of the third level of the Huashen Realm, and they also had a level three Huashen Realm external helper, so it was reasonable for them to reach the top eight.
“I wonder who drew number six!”
The leading elder of the Shi Xin Sect held the ticket and looked around. He was the sect’s Left Protector, named Hong.
“I don’t know. The tickets haven’t all been drawn yet, and all the sects are keeping their draws well hidden.”
A stout disciple beside him spoke. He was the Shi Xin Sect’s first Immortal Seed, Shi Fei.
“I hope we draw the Hong Hua Sect!”
Another young man of medium build and fair complexion gritted his teeth and said. He was the Shi Xin Sect’s external helper with a cultivation of the third level of the Huashen Realm for this competition.
When Qi Huang saw this young man, she smiled, because this was Zhen Chao, who had come to seek refuge before and was ruthlessly driven away. No wonder he harbored such great resentment towards the Hong Hua Sect.
“Why? Qi Huang’s spiritual sense has reached the peak of the Huashen Realm. You can’t handle her.”
Protector Hong asked in confusion.
“Haven’t you heard, Protector Hong? Recently, some Body Protection Talismans of the Shentong Realm have appeared on the market in the Prefecture Capital. If we can get one or two, Qi Huang will become a little sheep. With the strength of Brother Shi and myself, dealing with Cheng Hong Ling, whose trump cards are all used up, will be as easy as dealing with our own daughter.”
Zhen Chao said confidently.
“That’s true, but those are just rumors. Even if they exist, how can we obtain them?”
Protector Hong questioned.
“That depends on your capabilities, Protector Hong. It’s already the fourth round. Anyone who can reach this stage is not to be trifled with. If we draw the Hong Hua Sect, there’s at least a chance for a tricky move. If we draw other sects, we’ll have to go head-to-head. What do you think?”
Zhen Chao reminded him.
“That makes sense. However, that’s assuming we actually draw the Hong Hua Sect. Otherwise, it’s all just fantasy.”
Protector Hong stroked his beard and said.
“Isn’t that Zhen Chao?”
At this moment, Qin Quan also noticed the image in the mirror.
“Who else could it be? Judging by his expression, he seems to have a lot of resentment towards us!”
Xu Mei mocked.
“Of course. He worked hard to come and seek refuge, only to be driven out by Hong Ling. Anyone would find it hard to swallow that.”
Qin Quan said with a chuckle.
“He deserved it. Who asked him to speak disrespectfully? It was already being lenient to just teach him a small lesson.”
Xu Mei couldn’t help but scold.
Qi Huang observed her surroundings with the Recording Mirror again and found that all the sects harbored the same thoughts as the Shi Xin Sect, all hoping to encounter the Hong Hua Sect.
“They’re treating us like soft persimmons! Just like Lü Er back then.”
Ruan Lingyu exclaimed in surprise.
“It’s normal. Rumor has it that Shentong Realm Body Protection Talismans have appeared on the market in the Prefecture Capital. If we can get one, then in their eyes, we are indeed soft persimmons.”
Yun Fei replied.
“This guy surnamed Zuo is truly shameless. As a dignified Elder of the Immortal Alliance, he always tries to trip us up.”
Shen Yuan reprimanded angrily.
“Heh heh, that old guy’s plan is flawed. With his meager cultivation, the Body Protection Talismans he makes can’t deal with Junior Sister.”
Yun Fei said with a confident smile as she looked at Qi Huang.
Qi Huang shook her head helplessly. The cultivation of the early stage of the Shentong Realm was considered meager cultivation in the eyes of these Senior Sisters. It seemed that because of her, the standards of those around her had risen considerably.
Qi Huang manipulated the Recording Mirror with difficulty, and finally stopped the image on the Hu Xiao Sect at the outer perimeter of the plaza.
“Strange, these guys have already been eliminated, why are they still here to join the fun?”
Xu Mei frowned.
“Perhaps they simply want to watch the excitement. After all, they were eliminated by Qi Huang, so they naturally want to see us eliminated with their own eyes.”
Qin Quan speculated.
At this moment, Elder Zhou in the mirror spoke: “I wonder which number the Hong Hua Sect drew.”
“It’s not clear yet, but everyone is trying to find out their number, planning to take a soft persimmon. There are only eight tickets in total, they can’t hide it for long.”
Lü Zhen replied.
“No matter who draws the Hong Hua Sect, we’ll deliver that Shentong Realm Body Protection Talisman tonight. We must make the Hong Hua Sect be eliminated from the Evergreen Convention this round.”
Zhou Ming’s eyes glinted with coldness.
