Free Web NovelChapter 1211: Chapter 400 If No One Comes
As Yu Xi’s proclamation echoed, Na Liang had already been violently repelled from his near-divine body, shattering the Wolf Diagram.
Only a thin bundle remained, collapsed on the ground.
In pain but powerless.
This feeling.
It’s like... lying alone on the grassland, waiting for oneself to rot.
So tired.
Na Liang thought vaguely. Why was he abandoned on the grassland in the first place?
Nobody knows. Even as an infant, he already had a vague ability to think.
This kind of "innate wisdom" is considered evil in the teachings of the Cangtu Temple because it "contradicts the world" and should be burnt by fire.
So he never revealed it.
Although this "innate wisdom" didn’t bring any useful memories, it just meant he started thinking earlier than others. There are plenty of confused old people around eighty or ninety years old, his wisdom wasn’t stronger than many.
But...
He remembers, vaguely remembers.
When he was still an infant.
That hunger, powerlessness, the feeling of waiting for death. Just like now.
Only there wasn’t a she-wolf, that kind of "mother," to lick him warmly.
Let it be.
I’ve tried hard to survive...
Amidst the fresh blood all over his face, the green light in Na Liang’s eyes faded,
In his last blurred consciousness, he felt warmth.
"Victor! Zhongxuan Zun of Qi Country!" proclaimed Yu Xi.
Zhongxuan Zun loosened his fist and slowly stood up.
The brilliant light within him dimmed.
The moonlight that filled the arena disappeared, the numerous wolf spirits, also vanished into the night, and with the night...
They faded away.
Zhongxuan Zun turned and walked towards his now-dimmed sun. Covering his left hand with a layer of moonlight, like holding a piece of white cloth, he leisurely wiped the blood off his right fist.
When the moonlight receded, his fist became clean and fair again.
His fingers spread, showing a beautiful and powerful curve.
He reached forward and grabbed the sun. The Divine Power Light of the five Divine Skills circled around the sun, repairing its glow.
Everyone watched him, either with admiration or awe.
It turns out, the strength of Tianfu lies not only in the Five Mansions and Five Divine Skills, Tianfu itself is a power.
Not until Yu Xi’s voice rang out again did many realize that other battles were still ongoing.
"Victor, Wei Sun from Zhongshan of Jing Kingdom!"
Unsurprisingly, Wei Sun, representing Jing Kingdom, defeated Fan Wushu from Li Country.
This legendary figure from a small country ultimately couldn’t go any further.
But reaching the quarterfinals of the Yellow River Gathering is an achievement that Li Country had never accomplished since its foundation!
This achievement means that they have now qualified to enter the Gate of All Demons.
Whether to explore it themselves or to exchange this opportunity with other nations is now up to them.
At least, they now have a choice.
Often, people are not afraid of difficulties, what terrifies them is the lack of hope.
Having choices is something many countries dream of!
After the battle ended, Wei Sun stood on the Arena, looking around calmly, ready to receive the fervent gazes from all directions.
Regarding the battle just now, he felt he performed very impressively.
Fan Wushu was far from mediocre, with abundant techniques, firm will, and high battle talent... He secured his advantages step by step with a majestic formation, locking down the victory.
The scene may not have looked glamorous, but it was because he foresaw the flaws and made Fan Wushu return without success several times. Truly, great skill does not show off, simple and unadorned.
The so-called masterful warriors have no overwhelming achievements.
It seems at the Yellow River Gathering, where talents gather, there are not a few discerning people who could see his excellence.
But "unintentionally" looking around...
He realized that it seemed no one was watching him.
Only from the Jing Kingdom’s spectator team came some cheering, but it was sparse and lacked momentum.
What, hasn’t everyone eaten?
He was thinking.
Already, Yu Xi’s urging came to his ears: "Champion from Jing Kingdom, please leave the stage, prepare for the next round of the main competition!"
Glancing around again, the other victors were already at the base of the platform. Some were regulating their breath, some resting their spirits, some recovering... only he was lost in thought.
And it was just him who finished the latest.
Wei Sun smiled, straightened his robe, and then flew down from the platform.
No matter if anyone is watching, no matter how others see it, the Zhongshan Family’s grace must not be lost!
Just as he sprung his feet off the platform, the four arenas began to rumble and move, as if chasing after him.
After all, the six supremes descended in their Dharma Phases at Guanhe Platform, and indeed no one had the patience to wait for him to fully display his elegance,
Zhongshan Wei Sun awkwardly landed, turned his head, and watched the four arenas gradually merge in front of him.
Within the entire World Stage, only this arena remained.
There were still two battles to be fought on this arena.
The final four contestants were divided into two pairs, with the winners of each decided consecutively, then they would compete on this stage for the championship.
As for who ranks third or fourth, it doesn’t matter.
At the Yellow River Gathering, no one has ever cared to watch the battle of the losers.
The final four of the Outer Building at the Yellow River Gathering, in the order confirmed, were Chu’s Dou Zhao, Wei’s Yan Shaofei, Qi’s Zhongxuan Zun, and Jing’s Zhongshan Wei Sun.
These four individuals are the most talented among all prodigies from the various countries’ Outer Buildings.
It’s unnecessary to say things like Gan Changan was unfortunate to have met Dou Zhao early or Na Liang encountered Zhongxuan Zun, otherwise what could have been.
For the weak, excuses are excuses; for prodigies, they are humiliations.
Stopping at the top eight was the ultimate outcome for Gan Changan and Na Liang.
Whether it’s regret or pain, that’s all there is.
Yu Xi pointed a finger, and that painting-like screen unfolded once more above the arena.
Even the most beautiful woman of Chu, Ye Laner, was fully focused on the screen, anticipating the allocation results.
The names of the four Outer Building prodigies swirled on the screen.
And then stopped.
Jing’s Zhongshan Wei Sun, against Wei’s Yan Shaofei.
Chu’s Dou Zhao, against Qi’s Zhongxuan Zun.
"Alas," sighed Ye Laner softly. ƒree𝑤ebnσvel.com
That slight frown already broke many hearts.
For the vast majority of the spectators present, this was undoubtedly a regrettable pairing result.
In the previous rounds, Chu’s Dou Zhao and Qi’s Zhongxuan Zun undeniably shone the brightest among the prodigies, even being seen as in a league of their own. Encountering each other at their peaks and deciding the best amongst them would have been the ideal plot.
Now, the collision of two popular competitors for the championship happening so early was inevitably regrettable.
But the rules of the tournament are such, and no one can change them.
Conversely, people from Jingguo undoubtedly breathed a sigh of relief.
Zhongshan Wei Sun is simply the son of destiny! Every step of his journey has been the best draw. ƒгeewёbnovel.com
From the first round against the prodigy from the Northwest Five Countries coalition to the second round against the only prodigy from a small nation in the top eight, Fan Wushu in the third round, and then avoiding the two most dazzling peerless prodigies to fight the only non-overlord country’s prodigy in the top four,
He has reached this point without revealing much of his strength, with little expenditure. There’s a strong trend of keeping his cards till the last.
If this isn’t called being chosen by destiny, what is?
"Damn it," even the Great Commander of the Valiant Cavalry, Xiahou Lie, couldn’t help but mutter: "Is there a fire on the mountain of Zhongshan Family’s ancestral grave?"
This is more than just smoke!
"Cough." The grave-tempered Murong Longque hurriedly intervened: "National fortune, national fortune."
He was too worn out. One Yellow Sheri is already hard enough to deal with, what’s with General Xiahou now?
Who talks about their own prodigy like this?
Others might not have confidence in your prodigy, but you also say he’s just lucky?
Even if it’s meant as a joke, and although they all knew Zhongshan Wei Sun absolutely possesses the strength to compete, such words from the Great Commander of the Valiant Cavalry, this lack of restraint... won’t it become a laughing stock if word got out?
The Dharma Phases of the six supremes are all present!
Xiahou Lie eventually realized his slip of the tongue and rounded it off: "It’s both fortune and strength. Fortune is also a form of strength!"
Regardless of the expectations people harbored, the Outer Building’s final two battles were eventually to begin.
The first battle to commence was between Jing’s Great General of the Eagle Soaring Guard, Zhongshan Wei Sun, the direct grandson of Zhongshan Yanwen, against Wei’s Ranger Yan Shaofei.
From background, status, resources, influence... all aspects considered, this was a hugely uneven matchup.
And waiting for the next battle below, Zhongxuan Zun and Dou Zhao, both tacitly sat down on the spot and meditated to recover.
Clearly, they only regarded each other as worthy opponents, seeking a quick return to their peak condition, showing no concern for the current battle.
This was truly arrogance.
But no one felt they were unworthy of such attitudes, their prior performances had already sufficiently won over the audience.
In the circular stands, aside from people from Jing and Wei, the rest clearly lacked some interest.
But no matter how others viewed it, no matter how little they were anticipated.
For the two individuals standing on the only remaining arena.
This was a battle that would decide their fate.
This was their own... battle of honor.
Whether watched or not, they must fight with all their might.
Whether watched or not, they must fight with all their might.
