Free Web NovelChapter 2066: Chapter 2021: Advancement
This arena is dozens of times larger than the previous ones.
It seems that it’s prepared specifically for real duels.
Such a vast arena eliminates any chance of cunning tricks.
This is quite unfriendly to someone with average ability like Ao Min.
Upon seeing the size of the arena, Ao Min’s face turned even uglier.
It’s no longer a question of winning or losing; it’s a matter of face. freeωebnovēl.c૦m
He’s the first to appear, and if he encounters a strong opponent and gets killed in an instant, then what?
It’s too humiliating.
Most of the cultivation world is present here, and he’s very concerned about his reputation. How could he afford such embarrassment?
"Don’t worry, actually I see there are quite a few people with average strength too. You’ve always had good luck, maybe you’ll still get lucky?" Chen Yang smiled and comforted him.
Ao Min remained silent, his face grim as he continued to walk.
Soon, everyone was led into the venue by Mo Jun.
Looking around, the Divine Dragon Assembly has attracted at least tens of thousands of people.
All of them are cultivators!
And among them, there is no shortage of significant figures.
The prominent figures sit on the most conspicuous high platform.
The Dragon God Sect’s Sect Hierarch is present, and people from major families in the provincial capital also sent representatives.
There are a few familiar faces to Chen Yang, but most are unfamiliar.
However, one influential figure dressed in black, wearing a half-mask, looking rather unusual, caught Chen Yang’s attention!
The aura from him is strange.
It seems to have the Blood Bat Hall’s vibe.
"Could it be, that’s the Blood Bat Hall Master?" Chen Yang wondered to himself.
"Haha, it’s lively here; the Spirit Beast Clan didn’t just send people from the Phoenix Bird tribe, the Yellow Tiger Clan, Copper Bull Clan also sent representatives."
While Chen Yang was thinking this, Ao Min spoke beside him.
Chen Yang’s thoughts were interrupted, and he followed Ao Min’s gaze, indeed seeing some special people.
Although they generally resemble humans.
But many parts of their bodies still retain their tribal characteristics.
For example, the Copper Bull Clan has a pair of large horns on their heads, which are quite noticeable.
The strong ones from the Yellow Tiger Clan have fangs.
"There’s still so much I don’t know about the cultivation world." Seeing these tribes, Chen Yang felt very surprised.
If not for attending the Divine Dragon Assembly this time, who knows when he’d be able to interact with these magical tribes.
"Take a look at that person in black." After glancing around, Chen Yang motioned Ao Min to look at the person in black, who looked like the Blood Bat Hall Master.
Ao Min didn’t think much and immediately looked where Chen Yang indicated.
At the first glance of the person in black, his brows furrowed immediately.
It was clear he also sensed the unique presence emanating from the person in black.
"Blood Bat Hall." Ao Min whispered.
"It should be the Blood Bat Hall Master." Chen Yang squinted, filled with a killing intent.
He had only heard of this Blood Bat Hall Master before.
Today is the first time seeing him officially.
This guy’s hands surely have been stained with the blood of countless people from the Chen clan.
And how many from the enemy alliance?
If conditions permitted, Chen Yang really wanted to have a fight with him.
"Can’t gauge the strength, Brother Chen Yang, you’d better hold back." Ao Min felt Chen Yang’s emotional swing and feared he’d do something impulsive.
But, how could Chen Yang be such an impulsive person?
"I’m not impulsive, you can rest assured."
Chen Yang sighed and retracted his gaze.
"Alright, that’s good." Ao Min let out a sigh of relief.
This is absolutely not a good place to make a move.
Acting on impulse would only invite countless troubles.
The two of them withdrew their gazes, naturally looking at Mo Jun again, who was flying up to the new arena in the sky.
"Distinguished guests, today is a festive day; the Dragon God Sect’s Divine Dragon Assembly, which occurs once every fifty years, is held as scheduled."
"First of all, thank everyone for attending as guests at our Dragon God Sect, and secondly, please be witnesses for what comes next."
"Which fifteen cultivators will stand out and enter the Divine Dragon Pool? Let’s witness together."
...
Mo Jun still began by stepping up and saying some polite words.
After that, he introduced the competition rules.
The competition rules were exactly the same as the previous ones.
No particular fighting style is required on the stage; as long as you can defeat the opponent, it’s enough.
After introducing the rules, Mo Jun proceeded to host the match.
"First match, number one, versus number thirty." Mo Jun didn’t directly mention names because he also didn’t know who drew which number.
"You should head up now." Chen Yang said with a smile.
Ao Min’s face was not looking good.
He felt immense pressure for this match.
Surrounded by notable figures in the cultivation world, if he goes up and loses immediately, it would be an eternal shame.
"No rush, let’s see who heads up first." Ao Min’s face was ashen, he said.
Chen Yang smiled silently, looking at the arena.
He too was curious about who got number thirty and would be Ao Min’s opponent.
Just as Chen Yang scanned the arena, a light figure floated up to the stage.
"That is... the old man known as the Mountain Ghost Elder, right?"
Discussions began to resonate around.
"Yes, it’s him. I ran into him in Jiangzhou two years ago, didn’t expect he’d make it to the final round."
"Don’t speak like that, this Mountain Ghost Elder is quite powerful, okay? He mastered the Ghost Shadow Technique to perfection."
"Indeed, his strength shouldn’t be underestimated, but it depends on whom he faces. If it’s Zhao Tiangang, even the Ghost Shadow Technique will be useless."
...
Mo Jun hadn’t yet introduced the Mountain Ghost Elder’s background, but it had already been discussed thoroughly by the spectators.
Both Chen Yang and Ao Min gained some understanding of this Mountain Ghost Elder.
"Looks like this person isn’t very strong, you probably have enough strength to fight him." Chen Yang commented with a smile.
Ao Min felt a bit of confidence coming back.
"Alright, I’ll go up and try. If I can defeat him, that’d be ideal."
Ao Min murmured and then jumped onto the arena.
"Hey, who’s this? Never seen before."
"Yeah, looks unfamiliar, unheard of."
"Probably a loose cultivator who’s been secluded for years, don’t know his strength."
Ao Min’s appearance on stage surprised the crowd.
Today’s cultivation world isn’t as bustling as it was centuries ago.
Now there are fewer cultivators.
Most of the strong ones have some understanding of each other, and there are rarely unknown faces.
Thus, Ao Min’s appearance shocked everyone. freeweɓnovel.cøm
"Begin the match."
As soon as Ao Min got on the stage, Mo Jun immediately announced the start of the match.
Yet, neither of them moved.
Mountain Ghost Elder, a thin face with a dry wood cane.
He looks just like an ordinary old farmer in the mountains.
Except for his eyes, full of energy, nothing like an aged old man.
"Ao Min? Are you from the Ao Family in the South Sea?" Mountain Ghost Elder leaned on his cane, staring at Ao Min for several seconds before slowly speaking.
"Old man, you also know the Ao Family?" Ao Min raised an eyebrow.
"Haha, the Ao Family is well-known, how could I not know? I’m just surprised to encounter someone from the Ao Family here in Lingnan, rare indeed." Mountain Ghost Elder observed Ao Min’s non-denial and fear flickered in his eyes.
Below the stage, Chen Yang was listening, confused.
Ao Family in the South Sea?
It seems Ao Min isn’t actually from there, though.
