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The headquarters of the Donghai Magic Association was located on Gulangyu Island at the mouth of the Min River. Not only was the island a popular tourist destination, it was also a sacred land of magic along the eastern coastline. Since the Donghai Magic Association was directly under the Dubai Magic Association, the Dongfang Pearl Tower had no right to interfere with the Donghai Magic Association, even though it was the headquarters of the biggest magic association in the country.
Even though the Dubai Magic Association was under the jurisdiction of the Donghai Magic Association, it was still a national association. The Donghai Magic Association was in charge of everything from Hangzhou to the South China Sea to the East China Sea.
Tourists were temporarily banned from Gulang Island. However, tourists and locals could still be seen standing in rows on the ferries, watching the surging magic light on Gulang Island. Even with all kinds of barriers protecting the island, the seawater was still stirred up.
"What's going on?" someone could not help but ask.
"The Battle of the Renowned Clans is held on Gulangyu Island every year. The famous clans like the Dongfang Clan, the Baizhi Clan, the Nanrong Clan, the Dali Clan, the Lin Clan … they are all there," a Mage who had come to watch the show said.
"Are they having a friendly duel?"
"Isn't that so? Every renowned clan has a strong background. It's all about who owns the resources that are in dispute. For example, the Yinyao Mountain of Nanling, the Languang Mine, the Huoguo Forest, the Secret Crystal Sand Island … which one of them isn't a money-printing machine? The government isn't as profitable as the renowned clans, so most of the resources are monopolized by the renowned clans, while the government gets a share of the profits," the Mage who had come to watch the show said.
"I see. Judging from the magic flickering, it seems like there are Advanced Spells mixed in. It's a pity that we can't see it from here. I wonder who the expert is?"
"The Nanrong Clan is in the limelight this year. They are most likely going to claim a lot of benefits. Didn't you hear? A huge Fragmented Crystal Mine has appeared in the Nanling Forest to the north of Feiniao City. Many clans have gone crazy and are fighting for it …"
"Feiniao City? Didn't I hear Fanxue Mountain was established in Feiniao City? Doesn't that mean the place you mentioned is very close to Fanxue Mountain? Doesn't that mean Fanxue Mountain will claim the Fragmented Crystal Mine? "
"Forget it, Fanxue Mountain is only a small clan. It's not a renowned clan. Even if such a huge vein is in their territory, do you think a little lamb can stop the fierce wolves from competing for it?"
"That's true. After all, the Aristocratic Families have a strong foundation."
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On Gulangyu, many Mages were gathered outside the dueling ground. A blue Water Curtain had encapsulated the entire dueling ground. Gulangyu was not huge, and it was fairly fragile. If a Super Spell landed on the island, it could easily destroy half of it.
Luckily, the headquarters of the Donghai Magic Association had always been there. The magic formations and barriers kept the small island at the mouth of the Min River as beautiful and unique as it was before.
"Hualala!!!!"
The surging dark blue wave crashed into a brightly-dressed man like a ferocious beast. Half of the flames on the man's body were extinguished, and he was sent flying by the wave. He fell limply to the edge of the barrier.
"Li Ling of the Dali Family wins!"
Following the announcement of an old Mage referee, the handsome man who was controlling the Raging Waves of Water in the arena slowly revealed a smile. His bright and spirited eyes carried a hint of arrogance as he said to the other man who was lying on the ground, "I thought you could make me use a few more moves, but in the end, you're just like the previous fellas, a bunch of idiots!"
"Don't … don't you dare hurt my feelings!" Mu Linsheng snapped angrily.
A few members of Fanxue Mountain quickly went up and helped the severely injured Tian Tingbu to the ground.
"If it weren't for the fact that a part of the Fragmented Crystal Mine happens to be in your territory, do you really think a little clan like you has the right to sit here and discuss matters with renowned clans like us? People always need to be taught a lesson before they know their place. "Li Ling revealed a calm and collected expression.
It was as if defeating a nobody like Tian Tingbu from Fanxue Mountain was nothing to her.
"Allow me …" Mu Ningxue's eyes sharpened, as if she was ready to accept the challenge.
"No, you can't do that! You are the patriarch of our Fanxue Mountain. How could you fight someone like Li Ling? Wouldn't it imply that our Fanxue Mountain is inferior to the others?" Mu Linsheng immediately stopped her.
Most of the renowned clans would send their younger generation to participate in the duels. The older generation would mostly be Advanced Mages, or even Advanced Mages. If they lost their temper, they could easily sink Gulangyu. The Magic Association had also made it clear that Mages above the age of thirty were not allowed to duel among themselves!
Tian Tingbu was a casual Mage who had joined Fanxue Mountain not long after it was established. His cultivation was not bad, but he was still a distance away from Li Ling. He could not even survive a single attack from her.
"Ningxue, I know you're eager to strengthen Fanxue Mountain, but it's going to be hard for you to achieve anything if you keep recruiting these losers as your members … many renowned clans have been around for a long time. Who knows when your Fanxue Mountain will actually receive an invitation to the annual meeting of the Donghai Magic Association?" Nanrong Ni was sitting less than two seats away from Mu Ningxue.
In the past, Nanrong Ni had always pretended to be gentle and considerate. She would not easily hurt anyone with her harsh words. As a matter of fact, she had always done a good job. After the World College Tournament, she had received a lot of admiration from the people around her. However, when she saw Mu Ningxue, Nanrong Ni did not think it was necessary for her to wear the mask.
She was comforting her like a good friend, yet the disdain and mockery in her words were obvious.
Mu Ningxue did not expect to stumble into Nanrong Ni at the annual meeting of the renowned clans held by the Donghai Magic Association. To her discomfort, the renowned clans were treating Fanxue Mountain with disdain and mockery. They all knew that if Mu Ningxue established her own clan and went against the Mu Clan, she was basically leading her followers to their graves.
"Mu Ningxue, your people have already lost. You should stop dreaming about the Fragmented Crystal Mine." The person in charge of the meeting was none other than Elder Lin Ze of the Donghai Magic Association.
An elder of a Magic Association was similar to a Councilman. It depended on the level of the Magic Association.
For example, an elder of the Oriental Pearl Tower was equivalent to a Councilman of a country.
The elders of the Donghai Magic Association were only a rank lower than a Councilman of a country. Since they were in charge of managing all the Mages and renowned clans, their authority was greater than a Councilman.
"I don't think it has anything to do with the outcome. According to the rules of our Magic Association, seventy percent of the ownership of a newly discovered Fragmented Crystal Mine belongs to the government and the Magic Association, ten percent to the discoverer, and twenty percent to the owner of the territory. Even if we lost the bet, there's no way we won't get a single cent!" Mu Linsheng grumbled.
"First of all, we are the Donghai Magic Association. The rules of the Oriental Pearl Tower have nothing to do with us. We only follow the rules of the Donghai Magic Association. Second of all, the discoverer of the Fragmented Crystal Mine wasn't one of your people. Third of all, you are a renowned clan, not a renowned clan. According to the rules, you are not allowed to compete for a Fragmented Crystal Mine. You are lucky that a part of the Fragmented Crystal Mine is in your territory, which is why we summoned you here. In the end, you have lost the fair duel … "Lin Ze said expressionlessly.
The representatives of the other renowned clans nodded in agreement. If they were willing to give up the biggest Fragmented Crystal Mine, each of their clans would get a bigger share of the loot. How much money could a Fragmented Crystal Mine earn every year!?
"Fair? How dare you claim it's fair when you are competing against us, a newly established renowned clan!? "Mu Linsheng snapped angrily.
"You only have yourself to blame for being too weak!" Li Ling said with a smile.
"Humph, you are just trying to take the Fragmented Crystal Mine for yourselves. Do you think Fanxue Mountain has no one to back you up?" Mu Linsheng pointed at the representatives of the renowned clans.
Nanrong Ni covered her mouth and giggled when she saw Mu Linsheng's agitated expression. She whispered to Mu Ningxue, "Where did you find such a useless leader who only knows how to throw a tantrum? If he was smart, he would have told you before you came here that you have no chance of winning the Fragmented Crystal Mine."
Mu Ningxue glanced at Nanrong Ni and felt like vomiting.
Nanrong Ni was pleased when she saw Mu Ningxue remaining silent.
Mu Ningxue was the center of attention during the World College Tournament. She and Mu Tingying were almost forgotten.
Luckily, Mu Ningxue had chosen a dead-end and established her own clan. Nanrong Ni was worried that Mu Ningxue would end up joining another renowned clan. She would have a hard time making things difficult for Mu Ningxue if that was the case.
"I'll take him on," a woman's calm voice said as the people of Fanxue Mountain were about to attack it.
It was not like Fanxue Mountain did not have any experts. Liu Ru was more than enough to crush the young talents of the renowned clans, but Liu Ru's identity was rather awkward. She was not allowed to take part in a duel like this!
Mu Ningxue thought the person was Liu Ru at first. She could not stand watching these people bullying Fanxue Mountain. To Mu Ningxue's surprise, the person was Shao Yu.
Shao Yu was Shao Ru's real name. She had headed straight to Fanxue Mountain after leaving Yantai. She only had one goal in mind: to challenge Mu Ningxue!
Mu Ningxue was the strongest Mage among the younger generation in the country. Many people had challenged her, but most of them were rejected. Mu Ningxue did not reject Shao Yu's challenge when she knew Shao Yu was planning to challenge her. She only asked Shao Yu to wait until the meeting of the renowned clans was over.
Shao Yu had nothing better to do. She followed Mu Ningxue to the Donghai Magic Association on Gulangyu Island in Xiamen.
To her surprise, Shao Yu could not stand it any longer!
"But you're not really a member of Fanxue Mountain," Mu Ningxue said.
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