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Chapter 1480: The Civil War
After the elder's explanation, the crowd took the invitation and examined it closely. Only then did they learn that the Blazing Fire Nation had just discovered a heaven-descended secret realm containing countless natural treasures. Both the royal family and the major sects wanted to claim it for themselves, leading to endless arguments among the powerful factions.
The disputes yielded no results. Out of options, they unanimously decided to follow the rules of the martial world: a tournament would determine the ownership of the treasure trove.
The royal family of the Blazing Fire Nation stated bluntly that, for the sake of so-called fairness, all major sects were eligible to participate in this grand competition, and each sect could send two people to fight.
Rumor had it that the grand competition would begin in two days outside the treasure trove's secret realm.
Currently, the secret realm had not fully opened and could only accommodate two people entering at the same time. This prevented others from interfering in the matches, making it a natural, fair arena.
Having figured out the situation, the group began to discuss it with smiles on their faces.
"Wherever there are people, there is conflict. The royal family is no exception."
"It's not surprising. Everyone in the world bustles about for profit. The royal family are humans too, and humans have greed!"
"Hmm, the royal family of the Blazing Fire Nation is quite shrewd. They claim everyone is eligible for fairness's sake, invisibly winning the goodwill of the major sects. Before the competition even starts, they've earned a good reputation. When the sects suffer casualties in the fights, they will reap the spoils without lifting a finger!"
"This competition will definitely be extremely dangerous!"
"Are we going or not?"
At the end of the discussion, Toad and Snail both looked toward the Youth in Black and Yi Feng.
The Youth in Black responded on the spot with a dashing smile.
"Go! Of course we're going!"
"Since there's a heaven-descended treasure trove, this master will absolutely not miss it! Who cares about royal families or sects? In front of our New Sword Sect, they can all step aside and cool off!"
These straightforward words made a firm look appear in Toad's eyes.
Remembering that each sect had two slots, they all turned their attention to Yi Feng, who had the highest cultivation base.
Without waiting to be asked.
Yi Feng nodded in tacit understanding and slowly stood up to look at the Youth in Black.
"Since that's the case, the two of us will participate in the competition. We can also take the opportunity to witness the strength of the major sects in the Blazing Fire Nation!"
With those words settled.
The Youth in Black put away the royal invitation and stepped into the clouds alongside Yi Feng. Although Toad and Snail could not fight, they insisted on tagging along to cheer for the two.
Four streaks of light flashed across the sky, drawing continuous gasps of amazement from their sect.
Before long.
They arrived at the foot of Cang Mountain, north of the imperial capital, right outside the legendary treasure trove's secret realm.
The area before them was already bustling with figures. A single glance revealed hundreds of experts. Not only were the representatives of the major sects present, but even some second-rate factions had sent people, seemingly all hoping to seize the chance to get a piece of the pie.
The foot of the mountain was occupied by various factions, with undercurrents surging.
Looking at this scene, Yi Feng and the others were not surprised in the slightest.
They walked forward steadily, their eyes completely ignoring the small fry. The guerrilla squad of the past had now grown into the leaders of a major sect in the imperial capital. In particular, the massive figures of Toad and Snail were exceptionally eye-catching, immediately seizing the attention of the entire crowd upon their appearance.
The four figures strode steadily into the crowd, exuding an extraordinary aura. Everyone in front of them gave way, and fearful, appraising glances were constantly cast from both sides.
Yi Feng and his brothers walked shoulder to shoulder, looking straight ahead the entire time.
Their breezy smiles revealed a confidence unmatched by others. Their powerful aura suppressed the surrounding sects, causing them to retreat one after another.
It wasn't until they stood at the foot of Cang Mountain.
And saw the sect masters of the imperial capital's Seven Great Sects, as well as the Crown Prince of the Blazing Fire Nation, Chu Xiuqian, sitting quietly on a long bench.
Yi Feng finally halted and symbolically cupped his fists in greeting.
"The New Sword Sect has come to participate in the grand competition!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the big shots in the area revealed serious expressions.
The New Sword Sect had been in the limelight recently, but they were ultimately still rising stars. Yet, Sect Master Yi Feng's momentum did not fall short in the slightest when facing the top existences of the Blazing Fire Nation, causing many people's eyes to tremble in awe.
Even the sect masters of the Seven Great Sects couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.
Several people cupped their fists in return, their expressions varying.
Before long.
The grand competition officially began. Participants registered their names and backgrounds and were assigned to different groups.
Next, in pairs, they entered the restrictive barrier glowing with a coquettish light at the foot of the mountain. The elimination process was extremely cruel, with victory or defeat decided in a single match.
The factions that came were a mixed bag, and the gap in strength was naturally massive.
For ordinary sects, wanting to fish in troubled waters was simply a fool's dream. In the face of absolute power, any schemes were futile. The record for the fastest match was constantly broken. Some couldn't even last ten breaths before being defeated and fleeing the barrier, leaving in embarrassment.
There were even those who couldn't last three breaths before limping away from Cang Mountain under the astonished gazes of the entire crowd. The more confident they were beforehand, the more pathetic they looked after their defeat.
Everyone's eyelids twitched wildly at these results. Watching the Youth in Black walk out of the secret realm later, many people were so shocked that their eyelids twitched uncontrollably!
"He is... the Chief Protector of the New Sword Sect!"
Trembling voices quietly spread through the crowd, causing countless people to firmly remember that figure, secretly identifying this man as their strongest opponent!
As the battles progressed, fewer and fewer sects remained.
More and more sects left dejectedly, while some, with faces full of unwillingness, continued to stubbornly guard the foot of Cang Mountain, waiting to witness who would claim the treasure trove.
In the end.
Only the imperial capital's Seven Great Sects and the New Sword Sect remained on the field.
Strength was the key to deciding everything. No matter when or where, this truth would never change!
Just when everyone was keeping a close eye on the Youth in Black.
Yi Feng defeated the sect master of the Flying Star Sect in under ten breaths!
Almost no one had time to react. They only saw the two men enter the secret realm's barrier, and a moment later, the Flying Star Sect Master flew out backward, leaving an incredibly terrifying sword qi scar across his chest!
In an instant, a massive uproar echoed across the entire field!
"Holy shit?"
"What just happened?!"
"I don't know! I just heard a smack, and so fast, the Flying Star Sect Master came flying out backwards!"
Heated discussions echoed in their ears as the people from nearly a hundred sects looked at each other in dismay.
The highly anticipated Flying Star Sect Master's face flushed red upon hearing this. Seeing the surprised gazes of the other major sect masters, he lowered his head and gritted his teeth as he spoke.
"I... I lost..."
As soon as his voice fell, the entire field was in an uproar!
Even the sect masters of the remaining six Great Sects stood up in shock at this moment, and even the royal family, who had been quietly watching the good show, had their expressions turn subtle.
No one expected it.
The imperial capital's Seven Great Sects would be eliminated so easily, beaten out of the secret realm in less than ten breaths. Was the strength of the New Sword Sect's Master, Yi Feng, actually this terrifying?
Coupled with the Chief Protector from earlier, the two people fighting for the New Sword Sect were both ruthless characters!
Damn it...
How could this New Sword Sect have two monsters?
What should they do now?
If they continued to compete, wouldn't the treasure trove fall into their hands?
For a time, all the sects felt an unspeakable panic, and an extremely bad premonition arose in their hearts!
The facts were just as they expected.
As Yi Feng and the Youth in Black won battle after battle, the remaining six Great Sects were all eliminated!
By the final battle.
The two people standing before the secret realm's barrier were actually Yi Feng and the Youth in Black!
The treasure-snatching tournament had actually turned into a civil war?
Outrageous...
It was just too freaking outrageous!
What was the point of even competing? They might as well have just given the treasure trove to the New Sword Sect from the very beginning!
Be that as it may.
Yi Feng and the Youth in Black were simply too strong. Even though the major sects were extremely unwilling, they had nothing to say and could only watch helplessly as the two calmly walked towards the treasury realm.
Looking at their retreating backs, many people's faces turned incredibly gloomy, the fire of jealousy rising in their eyes!
The Crown Prince of the Blazing Fire Nation also lost his previous calm demeanor.
After glaring coldly for a few breaths, he suddenly stood up and spoke!
Hold on!
According to the agreement of the major sects, the ownership of the treasury must be decided by a competition. Although you two are from the same sect, you should also compete as agreed and determine a winner!
Otherwise, who exactly among you will this treasury belong to?!
Hearing these words, the sects across the field raised their eyes in astonishment.
They heard it clearly and naturally understood the Crown Prince's intentions. The Crown Prince simply couldn't afford to lose and insisted on seeing internal strife within the New Sword Sect, hoping they would end up mutually wounded!
This move of sowing discord was truly vicious!
Whether it was sect camaraderie or past status relationships, none could compare to this heaven-sent treasury. No bond could withstand the test of such massive benefits.
The Crown Prince and the major sects were well-versed in human nature, but they vastly underestimated Yi Feng and the Youth in Black.
The moment his voice fell.
The Youth in Black burst into laughter on the spot, spreading his hands and looking back as he spoke.
Hahaha...
You don't need to say anymore, this young master does indeed love money. However, this treasury naturally belongs to our Sect Master!
Once these words fell, the entire field was stunned!
No one expected the Youth in Black to be so decisive, willing to yield such a rare heaven-sent treasury!
Was he not tempted at all?
This was simply unbelievable!
The Crown Prince's eyes widened, as if he had seen a ghost!
You! You better think this through!
Inside this treasury realm, there is a massive amount of heavenly treasures and earthly materials, invaluable in worth! Are you truly willing to hand it over?!
Hearing this, the entire field stared at the Youth in Black.
Who knew, he just smiled lightly in disapproval, did not say another word, and returned to wait quietly beside the big Toad.
Treasury?
Heavenly treasures and earthly materials?
Do these pieces of trash deserve to be compared with our brotherhood?
They all belong to the New Sword Sect anyway, what is there to fight over?
Besides, I really cannot beat Yi Feng anyway...
Who knows how this guy Yi Feng cultivates, his cultivation level skyrockets like a firecracker. In just a few months, it zoomed up several major stages!
The more he thought about it, the more depressed he felt, and waiting bitterly was boring.
If he was not afraid that the major sects might plot against Yi Feng, he would not bother waiting here at all.
The Youth in Black was a bit bored.
His eyes began to scan the surrounding sects, looking to see if there were any pretty girls to ogle at to pass the time.
Seeing his absent-minded look, the Toad saw through a lot at a glance and could not help but scratch its chin and chuckle. At the same time, it pulled out a jar of wine from who knows where, pinching it with two fingers and handing it to the youth.
The Youth in Black took the clear wine and instantly revealed a carefree smile, as if everything just now was no longer important. He uncovered the red cloth seal and drank heartily!
In just a few breaths, the three guys drank more and more enthusiastically, and the Toad and the Youth in Black started playing a finger-guessing drinking game on the spot.
Two good brothers! Five fingers!
Damn it! We agreed that five fingers does not count, how many times has this been!
Hahaha...
As the laughter echoed, the major sects were already looking completely bewildered.
They really could not understand what was going through these guys' heads.
To not care about the massive wealth inside and actually start drinking without a care in the world, they truly were a bunch of weirdos!
Seeing this scene, Yi Feng felt incredibly reassured and an indescribable warmth. Even if there were thousands of difficulties and dangers at this moment, as long as these brothers were behind him, he had no fear!
The next moment, he turned and stepped into the secret realm.
Watching from afar as Yi Feng entered the vividly colored restriction and was about to obtain endless treasures.
The major sects watched with green eyes on the spot, and many people began to beat their chests and stomp their feet in frustration!