"Challenge?" Zhang Xuan frowned in incomprehension. "Why would the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe dare to come out so openly, and on top of that … they even abide by the rules?"
In his impression, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe was a bloodthirsty bunch, and they had no sense of rules to speak of. For them to challenge the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe to do so was indescribably bizarre.
More importantly, there were so many master teachers in the Pavilion of Warm Spring. The conflict between master teachers and the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe had lasted for tens of thousands of years, and both sides had lost their kin and kin to the other party. Was the other party really not afraid of being slaughtered by the other party?
"It's not that we're abiding by the rules, but we have no choice!"
Heung Kensei said with a bitter smile.
"No choice? Could it be that … there's an Ancient Sage here? "Zhang Xuan narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
Other than an Ancient Sage, he could not think of anyone who could force a Sempiternal realm consummation expert to abide by the rules.
"Indeed. There's an Ancient Sage here, and the Ancient Sage of our Zhang Clan is here as well. Both sides have their own reservations about one another, so they came to an agreement that any conflict between them would be resolved through a fair duel. Otherwise, there would have been no peace at all!"
Heung Kensei explained.
Zhang Xuan nodded in realization, and he heaved a sigh of relief.
It was no wonder they had not encountered any danger along the way. It was likely that both sides had abided by the rules as well.
Otherwise, if a battle broke out before the opening of the Subordinate Hall, neither side would be able to lay their hands on the real treasure.
At this moment, the Ancient Sages were like nuclear weapons. Both sides had them, and neither dared to overstep their boundaries. Once one of them was gone, the balance would tilt, and peace would cease to exist.
"Un. The reason why the other party challenged me is to obtain our Celestial Amulet of Legacy or to follow us into the Temple of Confucius!"
Heung Kensei chuckled softly as he whipped out a sword. "However, how can I allow him to do as he pleases?"
"Father, wait a moment!"
Seeing that his father was about to head down, Zhang Xuan stood up and said, "I'm willing to serve you!"
"You?"
Heung Kensei was taken aback.
"That's right. Even though my cultivation is only at the Aureate Body realm, it won't be that easy for the other party to defeat me. While my fortuitous encounters aren't as great as those of my parents, I've still stumbled upon some fortuitous encounters.
With a light smile, Zhang Xuan's eyes revealed a strong sense of confidence.
Filial piety was the most important of all virtues. As a son, he could not sit idly by when the other party challenged his father.
"Alright!" Heung Kensei nodded.
Even though his son was only twenty years old, he had many tricks up his sleeves. Even Mingshi Tang feared him. Even if he were to fight Bei Yuan, he might not be able to defeat him. However, if he were to make a move, Bei Yuan would definitely not be a match for him.
Receiving the other party's approval, Zhang Xuan leaped forward and landed right before the Otherworldly Demon. "I am Zhang Xuan. If you wish to challenge my father, you'll have to get past me first!"
"You can make decisions?"
Bei Yuan did not seem to recognize Zhang Xuan. Seeing that the other party was only a young man in his twenties, his lips crept up as he said, "If you lose, you'll have to hand over the Celestial Amulet of Legacy!"
"Of course I can," Zhang Xuan replied with a light chuckle. "If I lose, I'll hand over the Celestial Amulet, but what if I win?"
"This armor of mine is a Great Sage artifact. If I lose, I'll give it to you as compensation!"
Bei Yuan made a grabbing motion with his hand, and a suit of armor appeared before him.
"You wish to trade a Great Sage artifact for the Celestial Amulet of Legacy? Is this the fairness you speak of? "Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up in disdain.
Even the Hundred Schools of Philosophers would have to offer an Ancient Sage artifact in exchange for the Celestial Amulet of Legacy. Yet, you wish to trade a Great Sage artifact for it … Who are you trying to fool?
"What do you want then?"
Bei Yuan asked with a frown.
Even though their tribesmen had lost in the duel, Heung Kensei had not raised any objections at all. Yet, why did the young man before him think that it was unfair?
"Three Great Sage artifacts!" Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
"Three?"
Bei Yuan narrowed his eyes. "Dream on!"
"Forget it if you're unwilling. We don't have the time to waste on you anyway. With the Celestial Amulet of Legacy, you'll have a chance to enter the Temple of Confucius. Even though the Subordinate Hall wouldn't have the Great Codex of Spring and Autumn, as long as it was left behind by Kong Shi, it was bound to be something extraordinary! Don't say that I didn't give you a chance … If you don't agree to it, make up your mind. I'm going back to rest for a while! "
Zhang Xuan stretched his back lazily before making his way back to the pavilion.
"This …"
Bei Yuan fell silent.
As valuable as the three Great Sage artifacts were, it was still a far cry from being able to enter the Temple of Confucius.
"Give me a moment, I'll go back and discuss the matter with you!"
After saying those words, Bei Yuan turned around and headed to another pavilion. The words' Made in Xia 'were written on it.
Not too long later, he returned and said, "I agree to it!"
After saying those words, he flicked his wrist, and the three Great Sage artifacts floated in the air.
Following which, Heung Kensei walked over with the Celestial Amulet of Legacy floating in the air.
"Let's begin! I don't believe that a twenty-year-old brat like you can be stronger than me! "
With the wager in hand, Bei Yuan shook his sword, and a 'wuuuu' sound echoed in the air.
"Wait a moment. Before we begin, I would like to clarify the rules first!"
Zhang Xuan.
"Rules?"
"That's right. Isn't this a fair duel?"
"Of course!" Bei Yuan nodded.
"Since it's a fair duel, if I'm a formation master, am I allowed to use formations? If I'm a beast tamer, am I allowed to borrow the tamed beasts of my tamed beasts?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"Of course!" Bei Yuan harrumphed.
Formation masters could set up formations and beast tamers could borrow tamed beasts. These were their own abilities. Even Zhang Xuan had no right to deny them.
"That makes things easier …" Hearing that Bei Yuan had agreed to it, Zhang Xuan beckoned with his finger. "Tamed beasts, come out and beat him up!"
Huala!
Right after those words were spoken, five monarchs suddenly appeared before Zhang Xuan's eyes. They surrounded Bei Yuan tightly, and the powerful auras they emanated threatened to tear space apart.
"… Those are your tamed beasts?"
Hearing those words, Bei Yuan nearly burst into tears.
Heung Kensei, Sword Saint Meng, and the other master teachers in the Pavilion of Warm Spring widened their eyes in shock.
Five Sempiternal realm consummation tamed beasts …
Is this the 'small fortuitous encounter' that you spoke of?
Is there anything bigger than a small fortuitous encounter?
"Indeed. I'm a beast tamer, so I'm allowed to use my tamed beasts. Hurry up and make your move. You beat up my tamed beasts, and my tamed beasts beat up yours … It's very fair!" Zhang Xuan nodded.
"…" Bei Yuan spurted blood.
Fair your head!
How in the world was he supposed to fight against beasts of such caliber?
Seeing that Bei Yuan was no longer as imposing as before, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and commanded, "If you aren't going to make a move, I'll make a move myself!"
Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar! Roar!
The five beasts charged toward Bei Yuan simultaneously.
These five beasts possessed the bloodline of Ancient Divine Beasts, and they were the kings of the forest world. They had been through countless battles. Even though Bei Yuan was no weakling, he could not even defeat a single one of them, let alone so many of them.
In just a few breaths, he had already been pummeled beyond recognition. More than a dozen of his bones had been fractured, and his face was bleeding profusely.
"I admit defeat!"
Seeing that he would die a horrible death if he did not surrender, he hurriedly shouted.
"That's more like it!"
Zhang Xuan nodded in satisfaction as he stowed the three Great Sage artifacts into his storage ring. After which, he turned to Bei Yuan and asked, "Is there anyone else who wishes to challenge me? I, Zhang Xuan, am more than willing to play along with you … If there's no one else, I'll challenge all of the Otherworldly Demons here. Do you dare to accept my challenge? "
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