Combat Emperor: Zhang Yu's Journey
Chapters... 145: Second Round
"I will explain how the second half system will begin. But first please ten participants to the top of the arena." General Ji Han raised his hand pointing to the participant's seat.
The ten names that had previously been confirmed to qualify for the second round were now down to the arena. After a long break they will now face each other for first place in the battle of heaven.
General Ji Han took out five red ropes. He fused each end, then grasped somewhat downwards. So those five ropes now look like ten ropes.
"You go forward together and take one end of the rope."
Hearing this ten participants immediately took one end of the rope. General Ji Han noticed them, then explained his point.
"You've seen if there were only five ropes. You've brought every end. So, whoever pairs up will face each other in the second half." General Ji Han's explanation was very clear. Ten participants including Zhang Yu nodded their heads.
They then glanced at each other as if hoping to get the desired opponent.
"Zhang Yu, hope we don't take the same rope or you'll regret it." Yan Xou glanced at it cynically. He tried to move the end of the rope in his hand to find out his opponent, but it seemed like General Ji Han used his strength to hold it.
"Remember what I said. Hope we don't take the same rope."
Zhang Yu stared indifferently. If he had been two years ago he might have been worried by his warning, but now that he was already at the level of a five-star grand master, a three-star grand master would not have frightened him.
"You guys ready? I'm going to count one to three, you guys step back step by step, okay?"
"One, ...."
Ten participants began to step back. The rope became long, but the rest of the rope under General Ji Han's hand shrank.
"Two, ...."
Now the rope is tight. General Ji Han still clasped tightly not letting this unfold quickly.
Of course, the curiosity of the audience excited. They start to guess and assume who will be the opponent.
"Three!"
Along with his voice, General Ji Han released the clutches of his hands that made the red ropes slammed and hung showing five pairs of participants who chose the same rope.
"Bad! Why am I dealing with Xiao Yuze?!"
"Xiu'er, what if you give up and let the big brother advance to the third round?"
"Guang Zhou, I will avenge Guang Liao!"
"Xiao Yuwen, I look forward to this fight."
The first couple, Xiao Yuze with Ban Yuetai. The second pair, Hong Xiu with Hong Shen. The third pair, Guang Zhou with Guang Mo. The fourth pair, Xiao Yuwen with Zhao Ran. And the fifth pair, Zhang Yu with Yan Xou.
"It looks like you're so fucking shit. Your hope is not granted not to face me." Yan Xou laughed quite confidently. Zhang Yu who heard only gave him a flat look.
"I was lucky that my hope was fulfilled. I was hoping you'd take the same taki as me, so I could beat you up."
Quiet but very piercing. Yan Xou's body stiffened and his eyes turned red. "Bad! Just wait, I'll make you paralyzed!"
At that time the five ropes suddenly caught fire then vanished.
"You have to remember, the winner will go on to the third round. But there is a little bit of happy news for those of you who lost. You can still fight over one last name ration after going through the extra round."
The gloomy faces of the participants instantly returned hoping to hear General Ji Han's explanation. At least this adds to the spirit in the second half. Not sure if you can win directly, then the only way is to hope in an additional round.
The two participants who were going to fight pulled out their respective weapons. Xiao Yuze with his sword while Ban Yuetai with his spear.
"You guys ready?" general Ji Han asked the two participants. After getting the nod he counted one to three and the third round fight began.
Woosh!
Just one second of the fight started but Xiao Yuze disappeared from her place then appeared behind Ban Yuetai.
It's very surprising. Ban Yuetai directed all his ability to evade, but his speed could not match Xiao Yuze's.
"Comebody! I'm not strong enough to compensate!" Ban Yuetai took out a defensive technique as he subconsciously could not dodge. A gigantic human skeleton enveloped his body.
However, that strong-looking defense was ultimately destroyed with Xiao Yuze's top-grade sword.
"Is this just your ability? How disappointing!" the Grunts of Xiao Yuze. He glanced at the cynical Ban Yuetai who was already holding his stomach with his mouth bleeding.
"I give up" he said, rubbing the corner of his lips.
Ban Yuetai was actually still able to stand up and fight for longer. But considering his condition and the chances for the extra round, he chose to give up.
Xiao Yuze snorted then kept his sword. The echoing cheers called out his name. It was a lot of fun, making him satisfied and feeling invincible.
"Xiao Yuze,"
Zhang Yu looked at Xiao Yuze so deeply and meaningfully. Anyone who pays attention can see something different from his gaze. No exception to Xiao Yuze himself.
"What's wrong with her? Did he challenge me?" inner Xiao Yuze. With his haughty and stubborn nature, he returned Zhang Yu's gaze with the same gaze as Zhang Yu looked at him.
"Hong Shen the representative of the Hong Clan and Hong Xiu the representative of the Hong Clan please go down to the arena." General Ji Han exclaimed from his place directing the two name owners to come forward.
Two participants from one representative, this event is very rare and may be the first time it occurs. Participants frenzied and became enthusiastic. They were wondering who would qualify for the third round among these sisters.
"I think Hong Shen will get away with it."
"No. Hong Xiu though was younger but he had a higher cultivation base. I'm sure Hong Xiu will get away with it."
When the audience is still arguing. Hong Shen and Hong Xiu were already above the arena. The two of them had also grasped the sword as if they were ready to fight.
"Xiu'er, what if you give up?" hong Shen asked his sister.
Hong Xiu shook his head. "Why don't you? As a brother you should have made way for your sister."
Hong Shen suddenly put back his sword. He said, "Because you're talking like that. As a good brother I'll give up."
"What?" Hong Xiu was shocked. The same goes for the spectators and observers around.
"Hong Shen, are you really going to give up?" ask General Ji Han to make sure.
"Right, I gave up."
Everyone immediately breathed a disappointed breath. Though they were already looking forward to this brother fight but instead Hong Shen gave up without fighting.
"It should be the right decision. If he fights, he won't win from his brother either." The dragon god spoke from within the bracelet.
Zhang Yu nodded faintly. "In such a way he would fight in an extra round. It's quite beneficial because he didn't receive any battle scars" he said slowly.