Chapter 483: Thirty, Still Too Few (1)
One day later, the fifth round of matches officially began. The Immortal Alliance branch hall was lively as usual. The outer walls were filled with ordinary people cheering for Qi Huang, while inside the walls, cultivators eagerly awaited her downfall.
When the Hong Hua Sect group arrived, cultivators along the path glared at them with hostility, as if they were looking at a procession of sinners. The Hong Hua Sect members, however, held their heads high, undeterred. They knew that with Qi Huang present, these people would only dare to put on a show.
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“Did you hear? This time, the Ju Ying Sect is sending thirty Immortal Seeds to deal with Qi Huang.”
“What’s so strange about that? The Immortal Alliance has already adjusted the maximum number of participants to thirty. Even idiots would know to take advantage of that.”
“But the problem is that Qi Huang can no longer be defeated by sheer numbers. Is this really going to work?”
“You don’t know, I heard the Ju Ying Sect got hold of some formation that can deal with Qi Huang.”
“Is that so? Then we have hope again. We definitely can’t let that Qi Huang get first place.”
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The cultivators whispered amongst themselves.
“These guys are quite well-informed.” Qi Huang was somewhat surprised, as Steward Cai had repeatedly instructed Elder Ren to keep it a secret.
“There’s no such thing as an unbreachable wall. Their plan involves too many people, and it’s impossible for everyone to keep their mouths shut, especially those who were eliminated by you. They’re probably eager to show off.” Yun Fei analyzed.
As if on cue, someone came to find trouble as soon as she finished speaking.
“Immortal Qi, it’s been a few days. I’m still in pain from being thrown out of the arena last time.” Lü Zhen of the Hu Xiao Sect approached with his disciples to pick a fight. Cao You and Cao Wei were among them.
“Is that so? But I only used my Spiritual Sense to throw you off the arena. Surely the top Immortal Seed of the dignified Hu Xiao Sect isn’t that fragile?” Qi Huang asked in surprise.
“I’m talking about heartache! Being eliminated by someone with your low bloodline, it feels like being tripped by a beggar when walking down the street. How could I not be heartbroken? So, I won’t hold back when we get to the arena later.” Lü Zhen feigned covering his chest.
“On the arena? Weren’t you already eliminated by me?” Qi Huang asked knowingly.
“Yes, I was eliminated by you from the Hu Xiao Sect, but I’m representing the Ju Ying Sect now, aren’t I? The Ju Ying Sect hasn’t been eliminated.” Lü Zhen said smugly.
“Does the Evergreen Convention have such a concept as ‘reincarnation’? Do Elder Zuo and the others know about this?” Qi Huang deliberately showed a surprised expression.
“Of course. Otherwise, who would dare to act sneakily under the nose of the elder?” Lü Zhen respectfully cupped his fists towards the main hall, then added, “If you don’t believe me, you can go and ask him yourself.”
“No need. The outcome will be the same anyway.” Qi Huang replied calmly.
“What outcome will be the same? This time is different. Last time you threw me off the arena, I promise I’ll throw you much farther this time and send you back to where you belong, outside the walls.” Lü Zhen said, looking towards the chattering ordinary people outside the walls.
“Heh, you’re quite confident. I’m afraid Elder Zuo, Steward Cai, don’t have as much confidence as you do.” Qi Huang smiled noncommittally.
“What Elder Zuo and Steward Cai? I don’t know what you’re talking about. We’ll see each other on the arena.” Lü Zhen’s eyes darted away slightly, and then he guiltily led his followers away.
“This guy is actually pretending to be crazy. If I were you, I’d directly show the footage from the Recording Mirror to slap his face.” Ruan Lingyu, standing beside her, said indignantly.
“Don’t worry, I’ll show it eventually, but not now. It would be a waste of a valuable item to slap a minor character with it.” Qi Huang kept them in suspense, having other uses for it.
Subsequently, more people came to provoke them, all of whom were cultivators previously eliminated by Qi Huang and Cheng Hong Ling, such as Ma Yi of the Hai Zhi Sect, Jin Hu of the Jinliu Sect, and Zhen Chao of the Shi Xin Sect. It was clear they all wanted to regain their honor.
“These guys are still lingering in the Prefecture Capital. They’re really persistent.” Ruan Lingyu gritted her teeth.
“They hate me to the bone, so they naturally want to witness our elimination to vent their anger. I doubt anyone expected them to have a chance for revenge.” Qi Huang explained.
“It’s a pity, but they are destined to be placed on the pillar of shame. Take Jin Hu, for example. If he’s eliminated by you again, it would mean being eliminated by the same person three times in one Evergreen Convention, which would truly be unprecedented.” Yun Fei mocked.
“Serves them right! Who told them to willingly become lackeys of the Immortal Alliance.” Shen Yuan retorted angrily.
At this moment, a disciple of the Immortal Alliance walked onto the stage to announce the start of the match between Number One and Number Two. Qi Huang walked onto the stage alone. Her brothers and sisters had had enough fun, and it was time to end the Evergreen Convention quickly.
On the other side, a large group of opponents walked onto the stage one after another. Looking around, there were Immortal Seeds from the Hu Xiao Sect, Jinliu Sect, Hai Zhi Sect, Shi Xin Sect, and of course, the Ju Ying Sect. Moreover, each of them was an elite among elites.
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“My heavens, just by standing there, I can’t even breathe properly.”
“Nonsense, they are all among the top Immortal Seeds of their respective sects. More than half of them have reached the Huashen realm.”
“And these sects are among the higher-ranked ones in this Evergreen Convention. It can be said that the Ju Ying Sect has brought half of the elites of the Evergreen Convention to deal with Qi Huang.”
“So what? I still think it’s very risky. The gap between them and Qi Huang is too large, and it cannot be compensated by numbers.”
“Not necessarily. I heard they found a way to deal with Qi Huang. Let’s wait and see.”
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The cultivators below whispered their discussions.
Qi Huang deliberately showed a look of surprise, then attempted to appeal to Elder Zuo and Steward Cai at the entrance of the main hall: “Elder Zuo, Steward Cai, quite a few of the Ju Ying Sect’s Immortal Seeds have already been eliminated. Don’t you see it?”
“So what? They are representing the Ju Ying Sect now, and the Ju Ying Sect has not been eliminated.” Steward Cai replied leisurely. As for Elder Zuo, he collapsed on a nearby chair, with dark circles under his eyes and a haggard look, as if he had indulged too much. In reality, it was the result of making Body Protection Talismans day and night for the past few days. If he hadn’t wanted to witness Qi Huang’s elimination with his own eyes, he would have found a place to sleep for three days and three nights.
“The Evergreen Convention has such a rule?” Qi Huang questioned “angrily.”
“Yes! Of course, it does! Do you want me to write it down and show it to you? I know the rules of the Evergreen Convention by heart.” Steward Cai teased.
“There’s no need to memorize them. Whatever you say is the rule.” Qi Huang retorted sarcastically.
“Don’t talk nonsense. The rules of the Evergreen Convention are sacred and inviolable.” Steward Cai said shamelessly.
“No, no, no. I think Steward Cai is more sacred, after all, the rules of the Evergreen Convention have been violated by you twice in three days.” Qi Huang pestered. Steward Cai was choked and could only close his mouth awkwardly.
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“Don’t think that Qi Huang won the argument. She’s probably furious inside. People who have been eliminated by her are now standing in front of her, especially those Immortal Seeds from the Jinliu Sect. This is the third time she’s facing them, like cockroaches that can’t be killed.”
“Yes, others have countless chances to make mistakes, but she only has one life. This is the consequence of going against the Immortal Alliance.”
“I think the Evergreen Convention is just the beginning. Elder Zuo and Steward Cai will never let go of anyone who dares to openly challenge the Immortal Alliance. The good days for the Hong Hua Sect people won’t last long.”
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The cultivators below showed schadenfreude expressions. The thirty people from the Ju Ying Sect had all walked onto the arena. As soon as they got on, they formed a very strange formation, dense in some places and scattered in others. At first glance, it seemed chaotic, but upon closer inspection, there seemed to be some pattern within it.
“They’re deploying the ‘Hundred Rivers Formation’ right away. Are they afraid they won’t have a chance to use it before being eliminated?” Qi Huang showed a hint of mockery on her face. However, she admitted that the opponent was indeed cunning. As long as the Immortal Alliance disciple hadn’t announced the start, she couldn’t make a move no matter how strong she was.
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“Qi Huang, we are all people eliminated by you and your main body. Today, we have come to collect our debts.”
“Haha, you never dreamed we could be reincarnated, right? This is the importance of understanding the game rules.”
“Exactly. No matter how strong you are, you can only obediently accept the rules and fight us round after round. It doesn’t matter if we lose, we have plenty of chances for revenge. But you? Lose once and you’re completely out!”
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Lü Zhen, Jin Hu, Zhen Chao, and others taunted her one after another. Zhen Chao, in particular, had lost five fingers but was still extremely arrogant, even vowing to keep fighting Qi Huang.
“Fight round after round? Are you reminding me that I was too soft-hearted before?” Qi Huang smiled unconventionally.
“Yes, I will let you know what true cruelty is later. I have ten thousand ways to make you fear, especially when it comes to women.” Zhen Chao said with fierce eyes.
“Are you all ready? Number One versus Number Two, begin now!” The Immortal Alliance disciple in the center of the arena announced.
