JSCMU-Chapter 187: Fight to the Death

“Martial Uncle, then let’s go out together.” Zhao Wuji said with a smile.

He had never intended to hide Li Heng’s presence.

He even wanted to make a big show of it so that everyone knew.

Even if Zhao Wuji suffered a temporary setback, his backing was overwhelmingly strong.

With just a single word from him, he could summon someone from Qingxiao Pavilion.

People like Lin Ya?

In this life, they likely would never be able to reach someone of that level.

Thinking of the despair that might appear on the faces of Lin Ya and the others once Martial Uncle Li Heng revealed himself, Zhao Wuji felt at ease. He no longer felt any heartache over having spent nearly half of his fortune.

Didn’t these people from Tianxing Sect think they could resist him?

This was the perfect opportunity to let them understand.

If you are an ant, then don’t think about jumping around. Otherwise, you will only be crushed to death ahead of time!

When Zhao Wuji and the others came out, the people waiting at the door immediately bowed respectfully.

Zhao Wuji glanced over the crowd, and finally looked at Han Xiaoyu. He walked over and patted Han Xiaoyu’s shoulder, “Since you’ve come back this time, there’s no need to go again. I’ve already thought of another method to regulate your body. The effect should be even better than the hot spring.”

“Thank you, Master.” Han Xiaoyu’s face was full of gratitude.

Before Ye Danxia came, he was the youngest disciple. But because he was born weak, Han Xiaoyu once worried that Zhao Wuji might abandon him. He didn’t expect Zhao Wuji to treat him with such sincerity, doing everything to help him recover his health and allowing him to cultivate to his current realm.

Even a biological father wouldn’t do as much as this.

Zhao Wuji patted his shoulder again, then coldly said, “Is the tournament prepared?”

Luo Yi quickly said, “Reporting to Sect Leader, everything is ready. Disciples from each peak have already gathered in the plaza. The ten peak masters are also waiting on the platform.”

Zhao Wuji nodded and said, “Luo Yi, I hope that next time, among those on the high platform welcoming me, you will be one of them.”

Luo Yi couldn’t help but smile, “Rest assured, Sect Leader. This time, I am determined to obtain the position of peak master.”

Zhao Wuji also didn’t think Luo Yi would lose to Lin Ya and nodded in satisfaction.

Very soon!

Very soon now!

After these few days, he would finally be able to remove Lin Ya, that thorn in his side and flesh.

From then on, Tianxing Sect would once again be a place where only his word counted.

On the large plaza.

Crowds gathered.

All disciples of Tianxing Sect gathered once every ten years.

On the central high platform.

The ten peak masters were already seated. Only the center seat that was clearly raised above the others, remained empty.

That was Zhao Wuji’s seat.

Qing Yun, Shen Yanye, and Cang Li hid in the void, perfectly concealing their presence.

Qing Yun’s divine sense constantly monitored the Earthfire Chamber.

The tournament was about to begin.

Yet Yun Jin still had not come out of seclusion.

The contract duel was set for the first day. If Yun Jin didn’t emerge soon, wouldn’t she be too late?

Lin Ya sat in his seat, his expression also a bit worried.

He was concerned that something might’ve happened to Yun Jin. If it came to that, he might need to ask Yang Hui for help to forcibly open the chamber.

However, Lin Ya’s worried look could easily be misinterpreted.

Several of the other peak masters, whether openly or secretly, showed either concern or schadenfreude.

But they all had one consensus.

This time, Lin Ya was most likely going to lose his position as peak master.

As everyone waited silently, a streak of light tore across the sky, and Zhao Wuji’s figure appeared in the center seat.

Just as everyone was about to salute, Zhao Wuji waved his hand. Next to his seat, another luxurious seat appeared.

Hmm?

Everyone was slightly puzzled.

Zhao Wuji smiled, “Let me introduce someone. This is Li Heng, steward of Qingxiao Pavilion.”

He spoke clearly, each word full of pride.

Zhao Wuji’s own talent was mediocre, otherwise, with his background, he wouldn’t have ended up as the leader of a mid-tier sect, but so what?

He had a good father.

He had connections others could never reach.

Someone from Qingxiao Pavilion?

Several peak masters were startled.

Even Lin Ya froze. To have even invited someone from Qingxiao Pavilion, this time, Zhao Wuji clearly intended to win it all in one move!

If this had happened before… Lin Ya would definitely have been full of despair.

But now.

Lin Ya’s expression was only a little strange.

In the next moment, Li Heng’s figure appeared beside Zhao Wuji like a ghost.

“My Martial Uncle Li Heng happened to pass by and came to watch the competition. No need to pay too much attention, and no need to feel constrained. Just perform as you normally would,” Zhao Wuji said deliberately.

A steward from Qingxiao Pavilion was sitting here, and clearly biased toward Zhao Wuji.

Not feel constrained? How is that possible?

Zhao Wuji clearly intended to put pressure on everyone.

Everyone subconsciously thought of one person.

Where is Yun Jin?

Yun Jin was about to fight Ruan Jun. Wouldn’t the pressure on her now be immense?

They looked around but realized that Yun Jin hadn’t arrived at all.

Zhao Wuji also noticed this, and narrowed his eyes. With the contract in place, he wasn’t afraid Yun Jin would run. He just regretted not being able to see her despairing expression in person.

But there was no rush.

He would have plenty of time to enjoy it later.

Zhao Wuji deliberately looked at Lin Ya, “Lin Ya, where is your precious disciple? She was so certain before, insisting on forming the contract. Ruan Jun agreed to it. Now that Ruan Jun is here, where’s Yun Jin? Did she suddenly regret it? Too bad, with the contract in place, isn’t it a bit too late for that now?”

Lin Ya raised his eyebrows, “Sect Leader need not worry. My disciple is currently in seclusion in the Earthfire Chamber. At this moment, she should’ve already felt the summoning power of the contract and will arrive shortly.”

“In seclusion?” Zhao Wuji chuckled. “She really should seclude herself well. Challenging a Nascent Soul Stage while at Foundation Establishment, if she tries hard enough, maybe she can last until the second move.”

“Let’s wait and see,” Lin Ya said calmly.

Zhao Wuji had already seen the people of Heavenly Sword Peak as meat on the chopping block. He didn’t care anymore and simply said indifferently, “Then, the Grand Sect Tournament officially begins. The first day of the tournament is the disciple competition. Each peak will send five disciples. Since Heavenly Sword Peak does not have five disciples, all of them will participate. As Sect Leader, I should show some humility, so this time, I will only have four disciples participate.”

Zhao Wuji’s voice carried strong confidence.

With these four disciples, he’s already certain he could take first place. Especially Ruan Jun, he was sure to take first place. And the score of first place alone was nearly the total of all other top-ten scores combined. As long as Ruan Jun got first, then the overall first place was guaranteed.

Zhao Wuji gave Lin Ya a mocking glance before continuing, “Heavenly Sword Peak has four disciples. The other peaks have five each. Ten peaks plus my four disciples make a total of 53 participants. According to past rules, they will draw lots to determine matches and ultimately decide a ranking. Different rankings earn different points: first place gets the most, fifty-third the least. The total points of all participating disciples determine a peak’s disciple competition rank. Combined with the peak master competition rank, this gives the final ranking. Resource distribution over the next ten years will be based on this ranking.”

“There is one special case this time, Yun Jin and Ruan Jun’s contract duel. Both will first participate in the regular drawing. If they never meet, then after the ranking matches are over, they will fight separately. If they meet during the drawing, the life-and-death battle begins immediately.”

“Normal matches on the arena do not allow for death. But the match between Yun Jin and Ruan Jun, according to the contract…”

Zhao Wuji paused, then said in a low voice:

“Fight to the death.”