Chapter 228: Why is she crazier than Lü Er?
As the time approached, cultivators from various sects and factions gathered around the edge of the arena. The appearance of Cheng Hong Ling, a prominent figure in the cultivation world, was already a major attraction. Furthermore, since everyone had placed bets, they were naturally very concerned about the outcome of this match.
“You guys don’t need to go on stage later. I’ll face them alone,” Cheng Hong Ling said with a serious expression.
“That won’t do. Last time, some cultivators mocked me for eating melon seeds on the stage, saying I was relying on my opponent being weak. If I don’t show up this time, I’ll definitely be ridiculed for being scared,” Qi Huang immediately objected. As soon as she finished speaking, what was expected happened.
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“Immortal Qi, are you planning on eating melon seeds up there today?”
“Yes, I’ve even brought a broom. I’ll guarantee to clean up completely for you.”
“Tsk, does she dare? Last time she relied on her opponent’s weakness. Dare she eat melon seeds again this time? She’ll probably have her teeth knocked out by the HaiZhi Sect.”
“Ah? Then give us a few to eat on the spot. It’s the same everywhere, after all. I’ve brought melon seeds for you too – original flavor, five-spice, and spicy, all available. Choose whichever you like.”
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The surrounding cultivators heckled one after another.
“See? If I don’t go on stage today, even if you win, it won’t be glorious,” Qi Huang said, spreading her hands.
Cheng Hong Ling glared at Qi Huang, but said nothing, clearly acquiescing.
“What about us?” Ruan Lingyu and the others asked one after another.
“You all go up and show your faces too, then come down,” Qi Huang said, making the decision herself.
“Isn’t this redundant?” Cheng Hong Ling finally lost her composure.
“How is it redundant? As the saying goes, share blessings and hardships together. This Evergreen Convention, everyone will remember our names. Shouldn’t we let them become famous too?” Qi Huang expounded her grand principle.
Hearing this, Cheng Hong Ling glanced at her other senior and junior disciples who had hopeful expressions. She finally compromised: “As you wish. But as I said, once on stage, you cannot interfere without my permission.”
“No problem!” Qi Huang replied insincerely. After all, she was just a woman now, and didn’t have to abide by the principle that a gentleman’s word is as binding as four horses.
Upon hearing this, the faces of several senior and junior disciples lit up with excitement. Who wouldn’t want to be famous?
“The second round of the Evergreen Convention is about to begin. Please welcome participants number one and number two to the stage. Inform me when you are ready,” an Immortal Alliance disciple shouted at this moment.
The group from the HongHua Sect moved towards the stage, while the HaiZhi Sect also ascended from the other side.
“Don’t worry, I’ll still be eating melon seeds today, and I’ll continue to do so no matter who I encounter in the future. If anyone present can make me leave this seat, I’ll concede on behalf of the HongHua Sect,” Qi Huang shouted loudly towards the surroundings from the stage.
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“Is this woman crazy? She’s even crazier than that Lü Er!”
“She’s always been crazy, didn’t you know?”
“She’s crazy?”
“Yes, there’s a doctor’s certificate. This was confirmed by the Immortal Alliance during the Imperial Concubine selection!”
“Ah? Then if I drink tea brewed with her discarded melon seed shells, won’t I get infected?”
“Definitely! Hurry, give me the melon seed shells, let me dispose of them for you.”
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The surrounding people caused another commotion, but most of them didn’t take Qi Huang’s words to heart, as she was, after all, mentally unstable.
“Heh heh, I, Ma Yi, will knock out all your teeth later. Let’s see how you eat melon seeds then!” The burly young man leading the HaiZhi Sect spoke, apparently their powerful reinforcement.
“Oh? What if you can’t knock them out? How about you knock out your own teeth?” Qi Huang retorted, unwilling to let anyone brag in front of her without consequence.
“Alright! It’s settled,” Ma Yi agreed without hesitation, appearing very confident.
“A true man’s word is as good as a minted coin. Everyone has heard it, be our witness,” Qi Huang clasped her fists confidently towards the spectators around the arena.
“Can we start now? I can’t wait to knock out your teeth! Even your melon seed shells sell for one tael each, your teeth must be very valuable,” Ma Yi said, rubbing his hands.
“We too. We eliminated you three years ago, and it will be the same three years later. As long as we are here, the HaiZhi Sect will be an insurmountable mountain for you!”
“Yes, three years ago everyone said we were ganging up on you. Today, I want to prove to everyone that in one-on-one matches, our HaiZhi Sect disciples will still crush you.”
“Remember, from now on, if the HaiZhi Sect participates in the Evergreen Convention, don’t even think about getting any resources.”
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Three more Immortal Seeds from the HaiZhi Sect spoke up.
Qi Huang looked over, recognizing them as the individuals who had participated in the siege of her Main Body three years ago. The other two were nowhere to be seen, it was unclear if they had exceeded the age limit or for some other reason.
“Don’t rush! We haven’t introduced ourselves yet!” Qi Huang waved her hand, then said to the nine senior and junior disciples behind her, “Go to the edge of the arena and greet everyone.”
Ruan Lingyu did not hesitate, leading several senior and junior disciples to the edge of the arena.
“Greetings, fellow Daoists! I am Ruan Lingyu from the HongHua Sect, the Eldest Senior Sister of the female disciples,” Ruan Lingyu began the introductions.
“Greetings, fellow Daoists, I am Yun Fei from the HongHua Sect, the second Senior Sister of the female disciples.”
“Greetings, fellow Daoists, I am Shen Yuan…”
“I am Su Qingying…”
“I am Miao Xiang…”
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The female disciples introduced themselves one by one according to their rankings. Next came the four male disciples led by Wang Zong.
“What are they doing? Is this part of the Evergreen Convention’s matches?” The cultivators below looked at each other in confusion.
“Haha, they’re afraid no one will remember them if they get eliminated today, so they’re saying goodbye in advance,” Ma Yi taunted.
“Yes, I indeed told them to say goodbye to everyone, because as long as our HongHua Sect is here, you will all eventually leave this arena. Therefore, you must know who eliminated you, otherwise, you won’t be able to account for yourselves when you return,” Qi Huang said calmly.
“Wow! She’s too arrogant! Even more arrogant than that Lü Er!”
“Damn it, this is too humiliating. I’m participating in the Evergreen Convention in good faith, and it’s bad enough to be mocked by cultivators from other regions, but even this HongHua Sect dares to act so presumptuously.”
“I actually think it’s quite good. This way, at least that outsider cultivator Lü Er won’t be stealing all the limelight. It’s also a way of avenging us local cultivators.”
“You’re quite good at self-consolation. Don’t think I don’t know you’re a sycophant for that Cheng Hong Ling, you even drank tea brewed with Qi Huang’s melon seed shells this morning.”
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The cultivators below started to argue again.
“Not bad, your temper is increasingly to my liking. Keep it up, and if you impress me, you might get a good ranking among my concubines,” Lü Er’s voice sounded at the opportune moment.
“Don’t worry, I will definitely impress you, and I will even make you see your own blood. Remember, the day you encounter me will be your physiological cycle,” Qi Huang’s lips curved slightly.
“Alright, I’ll be waiting. Since childhood, no one has been able to make me shed my own blood! If you can do it, you will be the future young madam of the Lü Family!” Lü Er was not angered, but instead dangled a carrot.
“Alright now, you can go down!” Qi Huang instructed after her senior and junior disciples finished their introductions. The senior and junior disciples complied, leaving the stage in an orderly fashion.
“What are they doing? Why did they go down again?” The surrounding cultivators were completely bewildered.
“What exactly do you want to do? Are you trying to delay time? What’s the point? I don’t believe that in such a short time, Cheng Hong Ling can break through to the third level of the Huashen realm. As long as this gap exists, you will be kicked out today,” Ma Yi spoke assertively.
“You’re wrong. I’m letting them go down because dealing with you lowly ants doesn’t require anyone else’s help. My Main Body and I are enough,” Qi Huang shook her head disdainfully, casually took out a small stool to sit on, and then took out a packet of spicy melon seeds to leisurely eat.
And Cheng Hong Ling slowly drew out the “Blue Scale Sword” in her hand, then pointed it towards the group from the HaiZhi Sect and said, “Come on, it’s been three years. I will rise from where I fell!”
