"Hehe …"
Just as everyone was paying attention to Chen Hao and the others starting to draw lots, a soft laugh suddenly drifted over. The sound was very soft, but what surprised everyone was that this voice clearly entered everyone's ears.
"I didn't expect a small city like Cloud State to be so lively …"
The person who laughed said gently, but his words were condescending and domineering. It was as if the entire Cloud State was like an ant in his eyes. Almost instantly, everyone in the martial arts venue frowned. They even stopped drawing lots and looked at the entrance of the martial arts venue.
There was no doubt that the person who came was an expert. To be able to suppress the entire martial arts arena so easily, perhaps other than those experts on the rostrum, there were not many people who could do it.
"He's finally here …"
Xiao Jihan, who was standing on the main stage, saw a familiar figure. All the worries in his heart were swept away. He, who had been suppressing himself for a long time, showed an unconcealable surprise and arrogance on his face.
"He's here?" Li Ran, who was sitting in the middle of the main stage, thought to himself. His expression did not change as he slowly stood up. He glanced at Dongfang Wangcai, who was following behind the young man in his twenties, and the dozen or so young disciples who were full of energy and arrogance. He cupped his fist and said politely, "I'm Li Ran, the Cloud State's City Lord. Master of the Dongfang Clan, these guests are …? "
"City Lord Li, this is Master Dongfang Zan of the Dongfang Clan, one of the three great clans of the Zhenyuan Kingdom. He's only twenty-two years old, and he's at the peak of the ninth grade Martial Emperor. He's only half a step away from becoming a Martial Emperor! You can't call us Master of the Dongfang Clan in front of Master Dongfang. We're just a small branch of the Dongfang Clan in Cloud State … Hehe … It's not worth mentioning … "Dongfang Wangcai did not hide his flattery. His fat face was smiling like a blooming chrysanthemum. He did not forget to flatter Li Ran as he introduced them.
…
"What?"
"Ah?"
"This … How is this possible?"
"The Dongfang Clan … Is it really the Dongfang Clan of the three great clans of the kingdom? They're indeed powerful. They're already a ninth grade Martial Emperor at such a young age … "
"No wonder they're so arrogant. So they're from the Dongfang Clan …"
"Dongfang Wangcai is a branch of the Dongfang Clan … This is unbelievable …"
Dongfang Wangcai's words caused an uproar in the arena. Even the influential figures in Yunzhou on the rostrum were shocked. No one would have thought that Dongfang Wangcai was actually a branch of the Dongfang Family in Cloud State City. No one would have thought that someone from the Dongfang Family would come to the small Cloud State City.
The expressions of the people who were glaring angrily at the start immediately changed completely. Even Helian Lei and the others were no exception.
Who would dare to offend the Dongfang family, one of the top three families in the Zhenyuan Kingdom?
Who could afford to offend him?
"So it's Young Master Dongfang from the Dongfang Family, we're honored by your presence. Please, let me in! Bring them to the VIP seats! " Li Ran hurriedly said politely, but he didn't show much enthusiasm. He just asked the guard to lead him to the VIP seats.
Dongfang Zan's eyes flashed with a trace of displeasure. He glanced at Li Hou but did not dare to fly into a rage. Li Ran was the lord of a city after all. Although it was just a small county, Li Ran's intentions could not be hidden from Dongfang Zan's eyes.
…
"These are the top ten of the Yunzhou Martial Meet?" Dongfang Zan and a dozen other people swaggered to the VIP seats not far from the rostrum. Originally, some of the VIPs didn't even need Li Ran's instructions and gave up their seats. After sitting down, Dongfang Zan's gaze slowly swept past Chen Hao and the others who had already started drawing lots. His eyes narrowed slightly and stopped at Helian Wuzi as he asked.
"Yes, Young Master. However, because there are two people in a group who are tied, there is now 11th place. Young Master, that young lady is known as the number one genius beauty in Yunzhou, Helian Wuzi … Hehe … The one standing at 6th place is my son, Dongfang Han … "
"Oh? Not bad, not bad … "Dongfang Zan didn't even look at Xiao Jihan. His gaze was locked onto Helian Wuzi's graceful figure as he praised in a low voice.
Dongfang Wangcai, this old fox, naturally understood what Dongfang Zan meant by not bad. He immediately said in a low voice, "As long as Young Master likes it, in this small Cloud State City, no one dares to offend Young Master … Hehe … Leave it to me …"
Dongfang Zan nodded slightly. He was satisfied with Dongfang Wangcai's shrewdness and consideration.
"Young Master, about my son …"
"Don't worry, with me here, what else can happen to him?"
"Yes, yes … That's good, that's good …"
…
It had to be said that Dongfang Wangcai did have some skills to be able to become the richest man in Yunzhou without any martial arts. He had been working for many years to climb up the Dongfang Family's branch. With his powerful financial resources and excellent foresight, he finally opened the gate not long ago and took down Dongfang Zan. That was why he, who was so far away, became a branch of the Dongfang Family.
To be able to invite Dongfang Zan to Yunzhou, he had sold all the good things in Yunzhou. Xiao Jihan's speed of improvement in half a year, the Xiao Family's Elemental Spirit Cave, the Helian Family's Tianyuan Cave, and of course, the number of beauties in Yunzhou.
In Dongfang Wangcai's eyes, there was no fortress that couldn't be conquered. Everyone had a weakness, and with a weakness, he could take it down. And now, he had done it.
…
The drawing of lots was completed very quickly. Chen Hao was in the fifth round.
The first to go up was the number one genius of the Mo Family, Mo Yuyi, and a relatively weaker contestant.
"Are you really not worried at all?" Xiao Mei whispered to Chen Hao as she glanced at Xiao Jihan, who had already walked to the VIP seats to greet Dongfang Zan.
"Is there any use in worrying?" Chen Hao's eyes flashed with a trace of coldness as he replied.
Even Chen Hao didn't expect that Xiao Jihan's family would actually climb up the Dongfang Family, one of the three great families of the Zhenyuan Kingdom. What did it mean for them to rush over at this time?
This made Chen Hao feel an unprecedented pressure!
There was no time when he craved power more than now. He needed power and needed to become stronger. Only then would he not be threatened. Only then would he be able to firmly grasp his own fate in his own hands!
At this moment, even Chen Hao felt that his future was bleak. Especially when he saw the faces of those who had succumbed to Dongfang Zan's abuse of power, he deeply understood how powerful the Dongfang Family was …
This wasn't something that he could contend against at this moment!
My fate is in my own hands!
The words that he had said to Xiao Mei a few days ago now seemed like a joke. His only hope was actually placed on someone else. This made him, who was born with pride and arrogance, feel extremely humiliated.
Three days ago, Elder Xiao had found him alone and secretly brought him to meet Li Ran. Although the two of them didn't tell him the exact situation, they only told him not to feel any psychological pressure when facing Xiao Jihan. They also told him to perform well in the competition and not to hide anything! However, Chen Hao knew that the severity of the situation had exceeded his expectations. He, or rather, the Xiao Family, and even the entire Yunzhou were facing a huge crisis!
The spearhead was directed at Xiao Jihan!
Chen Hao realized it, but he couldn't understand how Xiao Jihan, or rather, Xiao Jihan's family, could be so powerful.
Now that he saw Dongfang Zan's appearance, Chen Hao finally understood.
…
"Clap, clap, clap … Not bad, not bad at all …"
On the stage, in the third round, after Helian Wuzi blasted Sima Jianyun out of the stage with one move, Dongfang Zan actually clapped his hands and praised her from the VIP seats. So what if he was praising her? His voice was heard by everyone in the arena. Especially when he looked at Helian Wuzi, his gaze carried a trace of passion that anyone could see.
"Helian Wuzi, right? Your aptitude is not bad, I like it very much. Come to our Dongfang Family. This small Yunzhou is really a waste of your talent … "
What made everyone even more surprised was that Dongfang Zan actually threw out such a huge olive branch. What kind of concept was entering the Dongfang Family? Although many people could see that Dongfang Zan obviously didn't have good intentions, many people thought that if they were in his shoes, they would definitely agree immediately. Even some female disciples were no exception. They couldn't wait to replace Helian Wuzi and agree immediately. They were even more jealous of Helian Wuzi's looks …
However, most of the gazes that looked at Dongfang Zan were filled with disdain and anger, but they didn't dare to say anything.
"Blatant trash!" Chen Hao coldly scolded in a low voice.
Xiao Mei also frowned slightly. The gaze that she looked at Dongfang Zan with was obviously filled with fear, but the disdain was even stronger.
As for the Helian Family's head, Helian Lei, he frowned slightly. This guy who had always been arrogant actually swallowed his anger. Similarly, although Helian Yiqing's fiance was so angry that veins were popping out of his face and his entire body was trembling, he was like a tortoise withdrawing its head and enduring …
"It's really a fucking Ninja Turtle!" The more Chen Hao looked, the angrier he got. He couldn't help but curse. Luckily, his voice wasn't loud.
Just when everyone was staring at Helian Wuzi, wanting to see what Helian Wuzi would say, they didn't expect that Helian Wuzi's ice-cold and emotionless face actually didn't change in the slightest. Her footsteps didn't even slow down in the slightest. She walked down the stage just like that, as if she didn't hear Dongfang Zan's words at all, completely treating them as farts …
However, wherever Helian Wuzi passed, it was as if it had instantly entered winter. The dense icy aura caused the air around her to distort. Her long hair danced without wind. Everyone could see that it wasn't that Helian Wuzi didn't hear it, but that she chose to blatantly ignore it.
"Hmm?"
Dongfang Zan frowned slightly, but the heat in his eyes became even stronger.
"Hehe, Young Master, you probably don't know, but Helian Wuzi is the fiance of the Helian Family's young master. She probably can't help it … Moreover, it's said that she was provoked by Xiao Xianghao two days ago in the competition and became a bit abnormal …" Dongfang Wangcai didn't miss the opportunity to say. The words that he said not only stabbed the Helian Family, but also stabbed Chen Hao.
"Haha … This is even more interesting … I like it!" Dongfang Zan narrowed his eyes and was already staring at Helian Wuzi. His gaze became even more heated as he spoke. Even he didn't think that the small Yunzhou would actually have such a stunning beauty. He felt that he was really too lucky to come here this time. Under the excitement, he actually didn't hide his lustful heart anymore.
This caused the majority of the people in the martial arts arena, especially Helian Wuzi's supporters, to rage in their hearts.
"Hmph!"
At this moment, Li Ran, who was originally amiable, suddenly let out a cold snort. A majestic spiritual energy instantly enveloped the area. His eyes looked towards Dongfang Zan and said, "Young Master Dongfang, we Yunzhou people respect you as a disciple of the Dongfang Family, but we don't welcome scum like you! I believe that if your Dongfang Family knows that you've tarnished the family's reputation, they won't let you off! Get out! Immediately! "
Hua …
The usually amiable Li Ran suddenly faced Dongfang Zan directly and said such refreshing words. Instantly, the entire martial arts arena exploded into an uproar!
"What did you say?"
Dongfang Zan also didn't think that there would be someone in the small Yunzhou who dared to challenge him. Even if he was dead, even Li Ran would turn a blind eye to him. Hence, after hearing Li Ran's words, this arrogant fellow instantly stood up like a mad dog whose tail had been stepped on. He pointed at Li Ran and roared sharply.
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