The next morning.
Northwest of Middle Border City, Duel Arena.
Compared to yesterday, there were more people in the stands. Not only were there no empty seats, but there were also people standing everywhere. Everyone was excited and looking forward to today's battle because today's battle would determine who the new City Lord would be.
Compared to the excitement of ordinary people, countless merchants were frowning and looking very serious as they waited for the battle to begin. This was because different people would act differently if they were the City Lord. What they had to do was to curry favor with the next City Lord.
The four families that qualified sat in the east, south, west, and north of the stands. Among the four families, except for the Scarlet Valley Chamber of Commerce, the other three families were strong contenders for the City Lord position. However, based on strength on paper, the Flying Dagger Sect was probably first, followed by the Wang family, and the Han family was last.
In any case, today's battle would likely involve a battle between Level 3 Celestial Masters. Whether it was for civilians or Celestial Masters, although the battle between Level 2 Celestial Masters was rare, it was not impossible to see it. However, Level 3 Celestial Masters were the top powerhouses in the city. In the previous two City Lord qualification battles, no Level 3 Celestial Masters had ever fought. This time, they were looking forward to it.
Everyone's eyes were focused on the four families. They were carefully observing the state of each family and discussing quickly before the start of the competition. Although betting was not allowed in this qualification battle, small bets existed between several people.
In the Han family.
Han Zhengshen sat at the front, looking at the arena that was hundreds of feet wide in front of him with a frown. His expression was indescribably serious. Since he sat there, his fists had been clenched. His mood also affected the other members of the Han family. Han Zhengshen was always calm, but now his nervousness made the people around him feel incomparable pressure.
Beside Han Zhengshen sat a man wearing a veil hat. The black cloth covered his face so that the people around him could not see his appearance. However, this person talked to Han Zhengshen from time to time, and Han Zhengshen kept talking. It was obvious that the two of them were very familiar with each other.
Not to mention others, even Han Kang looked at the man in the veil hat in confusion. When they got on the carriage today, this man also sat in the same carriage as Han Zhengshen. He also asked Han Zhengshen, but he was directly sent away by Han Zhengshen.
Although it was hard to understand why, Han Kang secretly felt that this man's background was not simple.
Two rows behind Han Zheng, Han Ya was sitting on a chair with her eyebrows tightly knitted. Her expression was exceptionally cold. She was also extremely nervous when this day really came.
When she asked Lu An to go home with her at Clear Water Peak, she didn't think too much about it. However, it was indeed because the City Lord qualification battle was just around the corner. If something happened to the Han family, Lu An would at least have a pillar of support among the level one Celestial Masters. Now, the Han Family was already in the midst of fire and water. There was no possibility of extricating themselves anymore. As for Lu An, he had become an important bargaining chip for the Han Family.
However, everyone knew in their hearts that because of Lu An's existence, no matter which clan they fought, the other party would very likely choose to fight against a Level Three Celestial Master.
Lu An, on the other hand, was sitting quietly beside Han Ya. Compared to the nervous emotions of the people around him, he was perhaps the only one who was calm.
He didn't tell anyone that Wang Xue came to find him last night because Wang Xue didn't have any intention of harming him. However, what Wang Xue said was right. As long as the Han Family didn't become the City Lord, no matter who became the City Lord, he would become the target of public criticism.
He would truly be the target of public criticism. Not only would the City Lord Residence kill him, but even the other clans would find all kinds of opportunities to kill him.
The reason was simple. As long as the clans wanted to fight for the City Lord position, they would definitely not allow someone like him to exist in the Han Family. Whether it was the current situation or after he grew up, they would definitely be worried. Therefore, killing him was the consensus of almost all the clans.
Taking a deep breath, Lu An would only be able to obtain a little stability if the Han Family could become the City Lord. If not, then he really should think of a way out.
It was already morning, and the sun was completely exposed in the sky. At this moment, Huang Kai jumped down from the high platform. This leap actually jumped over a hundred feet before landing firmly on the ground, letting out a deafening roar. Not only that, everyone felt the ground tremble, and they all quieted down.
Huang Kai walked step by step to the center of the field, his sharp eyes looking around at everyone. After three breaths, he shouted loudly, "Today, is the final day to decide the City Lord position! Here, today, there will be three battles to fight for the City Lord position! "
"Hua — —"
In an instant, the audience burst into thunderous cheers. The nomads were originally bold and unrestrained, and their voices were also loud. With more than a hundred thousand people shouting together, this scene was probably worse than thousands of soldiers and horses.
Huang Kai looked at the enthusiasm of the audience and frowned. In fact, he was different from ordinary people. After all, he was the commander of the middle border army, and was very concerned about who the new City Lord was. After all, in the next three years, the middle border army he led had to listen to the City Lord's orders.
As for the lineup, of course, it was under his control. He personally drew lots last night, the Han Family and Wang Family were in one group, the Scarlet Valley Chamber of Commerce and the Throwing Knife Sect were in the other group. But he couldn't stand Wang Xue's torture and told her the news.
In fact, he also had his own selfish motives. In the six years that the Wang Family was in power, although they had done a lot of bad things, they were more capable than the other City Lords. Moreover, he had been dealing with the Wang Family for six years. If they suddenly changed, he was afraid that he would not be able to adapt.
"The first battle, Wang Family!"
As soon as these words came out, the audience suddenly quieted down, took a deep breath, and listened carefully to the next words.
"Battle, Han Family!" Huang Kai shouted loudly!
In an instant, the audience was boiling!
Everyone's expression was filled with ecstasy, not because of anything else, because the strength of these two families was the closest, and it would be very interesting to watch!
There were too many things to watch in the battle between these two families. For example, between Han Ya and Wang Xue, who was the most powerful woman in the middle border city, and both of them were disciples of the Dacheng Sky Mountain, which was also very interesting.
Of course, there was also that young man. Thinking that the young man would appear today, I'm afraid it would be another bloody storm!
However, when the members of the Han Clan heard this news, their expressions all sank. Han Zhengshen's expression also became a little dignified, but in the end, he did not sigh.
In his heart, it would be best to fight against the Crimson Valley Chamber of Commerce, and worst to fight against the Flying Dagger Sect. Although it would be difficult to fight against the Wang Family, it was not an unacceptable choice.
However, even if they defeated the Wang Family, they would still have to fight against the Flying Dagger Sect in the end. If the Wang Family exhausted the Flying Dagger Sect's strength first, it would be the best result.
After the announcement, the two sides naturally understood the second battle. Han Kang jumped down from Han Zhengshen's side and quickly rushed to Huang Kai's side. He was not going to do anything else, but to discuss the rules of the battle with the Wang Family.
Under the watchful eyes of the audience, the representatives of the two families came to Huang Kai's side one after another. What made everyone concerned was that the two families did not seem to have the same opinion. The representatives of both sides even argued in the middle, saying something to each other. Of course, it was up to Huang Kai to make the final decision.
When Huang Kai said something, the two of them had to leave. Han Kang quickly ran to the spectator stand and finally came to the Han Family.
Han Zhengshen looked at Han Kang and asked in a deep voice, "How is it?"
Han Kang's face was extremely ugly. He gritted his teeth and said, "It will be a battle between Level 3 Heavenly Masters!"
As soon as he said that, everyone in the Han Family was shocked. Even Han Ya sat down on the chair, her beautiful face full of solemnity.
Lu An frowned slightly, but he was not surprised. After he expressed his opinion last night, the Wang Family's decision was expected.
"Big Brother, since the Wang Family dares to make such a decision, it means that they do have two Level 3 Heavenly Masters! If they really send out two Level 3 Heavenly Masters, then you don't have to force yourself! "Han Kang said anxiously," As long as you are here, the Han Family will not fall. If something happens to you, then the Han Family is really finished! "
This sentence was what everyone was thinking. Indeed, even if they admitted defeat, they would only face the Han Family being suppressed. However, if something happened to Han Zhengshen, then the Han Family would be completely finished!
At this time, Huang Kai, who was in the middle of the field, said in a loud voice, "The rules of the battle are Level 3 Heavenly Masters!"
Everyone, who was anxiously waiting for the announcement, suddenly burst into the most enthusiastic cheers after hearing this sentence. Everyone's expression was extremely excited, and they shouted until the veins on their faces were exposed.
Along with the cheers of the audience, two people from the Wang Family stood up, jumped down from the edge of the stands, and landed on the field.
It was indeed two people!
The Han Family's hearts tightened. If this was the case, then the outcome of the battle was already decided.
However, at this time, Han Zhengshen stood up. His eyes were full of solemnity, but there was absolutely no trace of cowardice or admitting defeat. When everyone saw that Han Zhengshen was about to go on the field, they quickly wanted to stop him.
However, at this time, the person next to Han Zhengshen also stood up.
The person wearing the veil hat slowly stood up, causing everyone to be stunned. At this time, everyone guessed that this person might be the Level 3 Heavenly Master helper that Han Zhengshen had invited.
Then, just as the Han Family's people were about to say something, the person took off the veil hat on his head, revealing the face that the Han Family's people were very familiar with.
"Old Han, I never thought that we would be able to fight side by side one day," Mao Cheng Qiu looked forward and sighed.
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