Chapter 395: An Idle Mind Is the Devil's Playground
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Jiang Wang, seated in the front row of the stands, silently watched this scene.
Zhonghuan Zun is certainly worth his attention.
But his focus, however, was on Zhenjun Yuxi, the host of the main competition.
He simultaneously watched the battles on the eight martial arts stages, yet he also managed to protect Tai Yin in a timely manner. It could be said that his skill was extraordinary, just as his protective starlight shattered.
It's no wonder that the Huanghe Grand Competition rarely sees deaths. With the protection of strong warriors from the Derivation Dao realm, it's very difficult to kill an opponent.
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But the statement "few people died" indicates that after all, someone has died.
How did those people die
Jiang Wang thought, it should be about the time to decide the winner.
Even a powerful True Immortal might struggle to predict the outcome of a battle.
When one person falls down, how do you determine that they won't get up again
When one side is left with their last breath and killed, how can we determine that they have no possibility of a comeback
Just take this battle as an example. If Tai Yin's fist had finally landed on Chong Xuan Zun's body
Of course, Tai Yin could not possibly defeat Chong Xuan.
But how can you convince people when you've already decided the winner and loser
The outcome of the main competition of the Yellow River Meeting determines much more than just the victory between two prodigies. There are too many things involved behind it.
The host, being a true cultivator by nature, already has his own stance and cannot be completely impartial. Even if he were perfectly fair, others wouldn't necessarily trust him to be so.
If the judgment of a true master is effective, then it's better not to fight. Instead, send someone up to let the true master take a look and give their opinion.
Therefore, the timing when "uncontested outcome" appears is important.
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Jiang Wang was seriously thinking, how could he kill Lin Zhengren in the finals of the Yellow River Meeting.
Only the destruction of body and soul could erase this formidable foe, a heavy blow to present-day Zhuang Ting. It was also a step of revenge for Du Ruhui and Zhuang Gaoxian.
They wanted to win the honor of the State of Chuang at the Yellow River confluence. He personally shattered this hope with his own hands.
But to do that...
Perhaps the only way is to strike in battle, with a sudden and unexpected attack, directly extinguishing their soul with the ferocious power of a fusion-like killing nail.
In the moment of deciding victory or defeat, life and death are also decided. Perhaps it could be possible to let True Monarch Yu Xi have no time to rescue.
Of course, this is just speculation.
Jiang Wang didn't know enough about the power of a strong cultivator in the Derivation Dao Realm to say for certain that he could successfully kill his opponent.
What else can be done to increase the chances of success
While pondering these questions, from beginning to end, Jiang Wang only looked at the martial arts platform, never once glancing at Lin Zhengren or Du Ruhui.
The matchups for the main event of the Yellow River Tournament are kept secret until the competitors take the stage.
Even the prodigies of the Six Great Nations know who their opponents will be.
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The rest could only do as Qi Guo Chongxuan was paired against Xia Guo Tianjiao, Qin Guo Gan Chang'an against Dan Guo Tianjiao, Mu Guo Na Liang against Sheng Guo Tianjiao... and so on.
Although the six major powers have a certain understanding, they still need to maintain face at the Yellow River meeting. The fig leaf is often just a decoration, but it does exist for a reason.
That is to say, through Cao Jie, Jiang Wang has already been able to confirm that he will be facing Lin Zhengren in the first round of the main tournament at the Neifu arena.
Others, including Lin Zhengren, believed he would face Xia Guotui or Shen Guojiang Shaohua in the first round.
The starting lineup will only be announced right before the game begins.
What Jiang Wang needed to do was to unleash his full power at the very beginning of the battle and kill Lin Zhengren.
One, to ensure the complete annihilation of the enemy. Two, to make it known throughout the land that Zhuang Guo's fortuitous acquisition of this rightful place has tainted their hard-earned honor with a stain that cannot be removed.
It is easy to defeat, but difficult to kill.
Jiang Wang's opponent was not just Lin Zhengren, but also the true immortal Yu Xi.
While everyone else was engrossed in the brilliant battle between the celestial prodigies on stage, he alone kept his focus primarily on Yu Xi's every move.
He certainly wasn't qualified to judge Yu Xi's abilities, nor could he make any accurate predictions.
He could only analyze under what circumstances Yu Xi would usually intervene in a competition and determine the outcome. What could he utilize in this regard
The first round of the outdoor court has ended.
The eight finalists were: Qi Guo Chongxuan, Qin Guo Ganchang'an, Mu Guo Naliang, Chu Guo Douzhao, Jing Guo Zhongshan Weishun, Wei Guo Yan Shaofei, Yue Guo Gefei, and Li Guo Fanwushu.
Apart from the Jingguo Kingdom which was eliminated, all the Heaven's Chosen of powerful nations had defeated their opponents and none of them were injured...
It was a crushing victory.
If this weren't the main competition of the Yellow River Conference, if it weren't for Yu Jing Shan Yu Xi Zhenjun presiding over it, I'm afraid none of their opponents would have survived.
The gap between the top six national powers and other countries' prodigies only became strikingly apparent after the main competition began.
In this top eight list, both the Wei and Yue states are regional powers, their strength only slightly less than that of a regional powerhouse like the Xia state. It's not uncommon for one or two prodigies to make it into the top eight.
Only this nation, it is just a small country, not even considered a regional power.
Therefore, Fan Wushu's achievements stand out even more.
According to the information temporarily obtained from Qi State, this Fan Wujiu is a man with a very interesting story.
Li Guo was located to the south of Wei Guo and to the west of Xia Guo.
The Fan family is a very well-respected family in the country of Li.
Fan Wushu was not originally named that.
Born into a prominent family, he was pampered and indulged from childhood. He was a wastrel by nature. Every day he just played with cats, walked dogs, and led a life of leisure.
Because he was afraid of hardship, he didn't train martial arts properly until he was fifteen years old. His body wasn't well-conditioned, so he couldn't fully utilize the effects of the Mai Dan and couldn't become extraordinary.
His father was a general of the State, often leading troops outside for years, fighting for the country and his family. He didn't have much time to discipline him.
He could have lived his life as a wealthy and carefree man, and it would have been a peaceful existence.
But even the best jars can break by the well, and even the greatest generals can die on the battlefield.
When Fan Wujue's father came down from the battlefield, mortally wounded... he was still drunk and hadn't returned from the brothel.
His father waited with bated breath for him to return, staring at him until his death. All he said before passing away were four words:
"A jack of all trades, master of none"
He died with regret.
From then on, he changed his name to Wushu, observed filial piety for ten years, and diligently cultivated his practice.
Ten years later, he soared to unprecedented heights, becoming the most dazzling prodigy in Li Guo.
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This is a widely circulated story in Li Guo, considered a model example of a prodigal son's return.
And this time, representing Li Guo in the Yellow River Conference, he surprisingly made it to the top eight of the outer hall arena, adding even more legendary color to his story.
A rectangular light curtain appeared above the martial arts stage, with the names of the eight finalists constantly changing within it.
When they stop, the list of the top eight teams in the outer stadium is set.
This is a random and chaotic magical prohibition, ensuring the final list is absolutely fair.
Under the gaze of the six emperors, it was impossible to make any moves.
Undoubtedly, the pride of the Six Great Nations, no one wants to clash prematurely with the prodigies of other powerful nations.
But in the competition of eight-to-four, there will inevitably be a celestial prodigy among the top six who has to leave early.
This is the cruel and wonderful place of the gathering of the world's proud sons.
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During the Warring States period, Qi State's Xuan Zun faced off against Lu State's Na Liang.
The State of Qin's Gan Chang'an faced off against the State of Chu's Dou Zhao.
Jing Guo Zhongshan Wei Sun faced off against Li Guo Fan Wu Shu.
Wei Guo Yan Shao Fei, against Yue Guo Ge Fei.
For the six strongest geniuses in the world, this is probably the worst matchup.
Because they have the full strength to make it into the top four, they could only secure three spots.
In this unfortunate situation, Zhongshan Weishun of the Jing Nation was evidently more fortunate. He was the only one in the second round who avoided the competition between the proud geniuses of powerful nations.
"You're lucky!" Huang Sheli said cheerfully.
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The less you spend upfront, the greater your chances of winning in the long run. Of course, this is an excellent strategy.
Zhongshan Weishun opened his mouth and said, "I hope we all have better luck."
"I wouldn't want to." Huang Sheli quickly raised her palm to stop him, as if fearing that Zhongshan Wei Sun's blessing would take effect: "True strength lies in facing strong opponents. It's only a toad who bullies a little insect!"
If this were in a dream, Zhao Tiezhu would definitely ask her who the toad was, and scold her until she couldn't stand it.
But this is the riverbank.
Anything that happens here, General Huang will hear with his own ears.
As the son of a prominent family, the Zhongshan clan, Zhongshan Weison could only leave the stands with a gentle and amiable smile, walking towards the martial arts platform.
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"Then I wish you well!" he said.
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When speaking, he clenched his jaw tightly. He hadn't exerted himself this much even when crippling the Heaven's Pride of Zhen from the Northwest Five Nations Alliance just now.
How could such a beautiful, accomplished, and talented woman have a mouth
If she were a mute... she would be perfect!
The list is finalized.
Eight martial arts platforms on the stage suddenly began to move.
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When the ancient stone platform collided, it actually "flowed". Right before everyone's eyes, they merged into one.
This immediately reminded Jiang Wang of the Dueling Platform in the Illusory Realm, which was also designed in this way. Cultivators used it to engage in battles and spar within the Star River.
Perhaps the Sword Platform of the Illusory Realm draws inspiration from the gatherings on the Yellow River...
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On the field, every two martial arts platforms were placed next to each other, leaving only four at the end.
The Battle of Eight Against Four was underway.
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Of course, the most anticipated match in the four quarter-final battles that determined the final four was between Chu's Dou Zhao and Qin's Gan Chang'an.
Even though Chong Xuan, with his peerless elegance and charm, was a formidable opponent, the brilliant Liang also hailed from Mu Guó, a powerful kingdom's top prodigy. Yet, Dou Zhao's battle against Chang'an overshadowed them both.
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Dou Zhao was said to be unmatched among his peers, his fame rivaling that of Zuo Guanglie, who had won first place at the Yellow River Grand Tournament at the age of fifteen.
Gan Chang'an is only nineteen this year. Younger than many of the gifted prodigies in the Imperial Court, he is a true child prodigy.
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Their battle, in a sense, was an extension of the Warring States Period conflict between Qin and Chu.
Both sides would inevitably aim to kill each other, and even Yu Xi, the referee of the main match, had to be extra cautious.
In the stands, Jiang Wang had long since focused his gaze on the Yi-character martial arts stage where Dou Zhao was facing off against Gan Chang'an.
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Compared to watching Xuan Zun use the Daybreak Sun to smash his head, he would rather see the so-called first killing technique in the world after the present era - the Dou Zhan Seven Styles. When they were at Chiyun Mountain, Dou Mian didn't have time to fully display it before being suppressed by him using the power of Chiyun Mountain. But later, listening to Ye Qingyu describe it, Dou Mian made a few moves, which couldn't be said to be weak, but it didn't seem that powerful either, and it wasn't quite worthy of the title "the first killing technique in the world after the present era."
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Perhaps Dou Zhao could provide the answer.
In comparison, Zhong Shanwei of the State of Jing was inept in managing his country, with little suspense and few people paying attention.
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As for the match between Yan Shaofei of Wei and Ge Fei of Yue.
The former is said to be a wandering swordsman from the State of Wei, not from a distinguished family. The latter was a direct disciple of Gao Zheng, a renowned minister of the previous dynasty of Yue.
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Speaking of which, we've all had a glittering life.
But including Jiang Wang, not many people paid attention to this battle.
They undoubtedly have the best luck. Having a 50% chance of making it to the top four is excellent news for either Wei or Yue.
Correspondingly, this is considered "excellent luck" precisely because, in the eyes of most people, this group is the weakest in the semi-finals.
Jiang Wang earnestly watched the two people facing each other on the No. 2 martial arts platform, not even noticing when Chong Xuan left the spectator seats.
Dou Zhao against Gan Chang'an.
This battle is definitely worth watching.
Compared to Dou Mu's gaunt and sharp facial features, Dou Zhao's face appears wider and more rounded.
Radiant with a full and youthful countenance, his eyes sparkling with life, he exuded an aura of vibrant cheerfulness.
It is easy to feel close to.
The knife he was holding was very special.
The back of the blade is extremely thick, and the edge is incredibly sharp. The back and edge form a triangular shape. There is no point, or rather, the tip is simply a triangular cross-section. At first glance, it looks like a broken sword, capable only of chopping and hacking.
This is a valiant and resolute blade.
The moment he saw it, Jiang Wang thought of Dou Mian's Tianye sword.
As a trophy, he still held it in his hand and felt it at the time.
The blade of the Tsuchinoko sword was gigantic and exaggerated, extremely fierce, known as "a single slash that divides heaven and earth, separating life and death."
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Treat this with the utmost care and reverence.
Visually, the sword in Tenno's hand is quite different from the one Dou Zhao wields.
But Jiang Wang could completely feel the tremors of their bloodlines resonating, determining that these should be two famous swords forged in the same furnace.
Over a long time of being cultivated in the way of longing for appearances, he has developed some understanding of famous objects.
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Dou Zhao's blade was extraordinary.
Standing opposite Dou Zhao, Gan Chang'an was a very youthful boy.
At first glance, you'd think he was only thirteen or fourteen years old.
However, nineteen isn't that old either. He's the same age as Jiang Wang in the stands.
Compared to Jiang Wang, who only started his cultivation at the age of sixteen, a "poor child".
Gan Chang'an was born into a prominent family and showed extraordinary talent from a young age. When he was eight years old, Wang Xishu, the most trusted advisor of Emperor Qin, predicted him to be "a capable man."
This means that this child will have a smooth life and possesses unique talent. At the age of eight, he already exhibits the abilities of a city lord, capable of "bringing peace to a region."
The saying "Eight years old can be at peace" is also widely circulated.
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Many people praise a prodigy by this phrase.
Jiang Qingyang became famous in Linzi at the age of eighteen, leaving his mark. While Gan Chang'an was already renowned throughout Xianyang City at the age of eight, he was a true prodigy who shone brightly from childhood to adulthood.
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Gan Chang'an, with a youthful and naive countenance, was dressed in a black scholar's robe. He was thin and wiry, his hands empty. He didn't look like an extraordinary expert, but rather like a runaway student from some private academy, always seeming poised to pull out a book and recite it with a shake of his head.
But Jiang Wang could feel it, the latent sharpness emanating from him.
He was carrying a knife.
But now, it's not yet his time to strike.ne by one, emerged from the depths of its being, gradually returning to their full complement of three thousand. Yet, deeper transformations were still underway.Jiang Wang's eyes also sparkled with br...