Endless Systems
Chapter 80

The tournament area located right in the middle of the Liliang academy. It resembles the largest football stadium in the world that has been full of supporters and fans of the event on the bleachers.

Whaaa!

Cheers from their excitement in seeing the event of the Liliang academy tournament made a scene one academy.

At the top of the spectator bench, there is a seating session that looks luxurious like a VIP venue. The elder khan as the founder of the Liliang academy walked up and was seen sitting there. While the top brass of the academy, such as Sheng Tong and the other academy teachers were seen sitting one seat down from the position of elder Khan.

Whispers came from the left and right as people were amazed by the aura possessed by the higher-ups of the Liliang academy.

“One great. They are great people inside the academy Liliang.”

“I heard graduates from the academy who have been trained directly by them, ended up being great people.”

“It's clear. I've heard of one of the students who has graduated from here, otherwise her name is Mei Xing. He became one of the greatest medical cultivators of this land.”

“Jeez, I hope my son can graduate from this academy.”

“Yes right? The qualification is already very heavy. If you can graduate, it is certain that his future is promising and become a great person!”

While waiting for the tournament to start, the spectators were already noisy first. Either talk about the reputation of the Liliang academy, the looks of the higher-ups or even the betting and supporting the participating disciples.

And amidst the crowd, Bai Ling came walking up to the arena. A deep breath he exhaled along with the sound.

“Welcome to everyone at the strength tournament event of Liliang academy!”

Whoa!!

The cheers from the spectators came to greet him.

“My name is Bai Ling. I am the teacher, as well as the higher-ups in Liliang academy. I present here as the host and compiler of the tournament event until it is finished.”

“Before we start the tournament, let me help you all to recall the disciples who have escaped the Shenmi forest training!”

Simultaneously after Bai Ling said that, A shot of Ki came from two directions fused at a height that could be seen by the entire audience.

Duars!

The explosion fused together to form a giant paper made of Ki energy. Right inside, there were twenty student participants written there along with his tournament bracket.

The spectators who saw the tournament bracket had been laid out right in front of their eyes were immediately cheering. The passionate feeling of the annual event that displayed the talents of the younger generation of cultivators was a rare opportunity to be watched in person. Not a few also from the people who cheered the names of the students they supported.

Liu Shan stood side by side with Hao Fenhua while looking at the bracket from the entrance hall of the arena.

“Hmm, far too yes,” murmured Hao Fenhua.

After taking a closer look, Hao Fenhua became interested in the upper bracket.

“Hey, your bracket is much more attractive yes,” Hao Fenhua said.

“What do you mean?” ask Liu Shan.

“Your sister, your former fiance, and Tang Shin are all there,” Hao Fenhua explained.

Liu Shan was silent for a moment. And he realized that it was true.

“Yeah, don't say that. Even if it's interesting, my bracket doesn't guarantee anything. Even you might be able to find an opponent who turns out to be strong behind the scenes.”

“I hope so.”

Shortly after, Bai Ling came back to take over the situation.

“Next is the strength tournament bracket of Liliang academy. And before the event starts, we will read some rules that will be used in the tournament.”

Bai Ling explained the set of rules that had been set.

1. The fight has no time limit. Participants are welcome to strategize as best and creatively as possible

2. The fight will be judged to end with a winner\, when the opponent admits to surrender\, out of the arena or is already unable to move

3. One-on-one\ battles, it is not allowed to use the mystical beasts that have been contracted to help the fight head-on.

The spectators there, along with the student participants from the Liliang academy tournament, muttered to each other.

“Sweetest. Though training yesterday to see the abilities of the disciples and the mystical beasts that they managed to contract. But now so can't be used,” muttered Liu Shan.

“Not really. You are not careful to see it,” said Hao Fenhua.

“Really?” sahut Liu Shan while raising one eyebrow.

“At least they can still benefit after making contracts with the mystical animals,” explains Hao Fenhua.

Liu Shan paused for a moment and thought about every single word Hao Fenhua gave. However, in the midst of his situation back then, Bai Ling again caught everyone's attention with her voice.

“Alright, because all the rules have been given. We'll start the tournament!”

Whoa!!

“For the first fight, we have Liu Shan against Xin Yan. Both participants are welcome to climb to the top of the arena.”

Hao Fenhua who stood side by side with Liu Shan, suddenly clasped his shoulders while pushing him forward.

“Will I try,” says Liu Shan.

Liu Shan climbed up the arena alone. Until his opponent, Xin Yan came landing far in front of him. Long black hair with sparkling dark green eyes, he looked at Liu Shan so flat as to have no emotions.

Deep in the audience seats, there are special sessions that are divided for the participants of the tournament. Incidentally, Xiao Lin, Liu Siyue, Xu Xiao, Guan Liu and the other participants were seen sitting there as well despite being seemingly random.

As soon as Liu Shan's name was mentioned, Liu Siyue quickly turned her gaze towards the elder brother.

“Ah, that's it. Haah, jeez. I guess he'll be late,” muttered Liu Siyue.

Xiao Lin who was behind him overheard. He approached Liu Siyue and whispered to her.

“Sorry, sister Siyue,” whispered Xiao Lin.

“Hm?” sahut Liu Siyue looked back. He was instantly shocked as soon as he saw Xiao Lin who coincidentally sat down exactly one seat on top of him.

“Ah, Brother Lin!”

Xiao Lin waved his hand greeting Liu Siyue.

“Why brother? So suddenly I'm sorry?” ask Liu Siyue.

“Ngga. But, I was just wondering why you thought Shan would be late,” Xiao Lin explained.

“Ah, that's yes. Brother is so ordinary. He couldn't manage his time well before. Even my sister and I, Mingming, had to push her out of bed to get up. He's got a shitty sleeping habit,” grumbled Liu Siyue.

Xiao Lin was surprised as well as laughing at his voice. He imagined how Liu Shan was being treated by his two younger siblings at home.

“Ohh, so yes. Hahaha.”

“Huh, really.”

However, for a moment Liu Siyue's countenance changed. From looking at the older brother with a look of doubt, he now smiled faintly with confidence.

“But, for the matter of fighting ability. I'm full confidence in him.”

With what Liu Siyue said, Xiao Lin agreed in the depths of his heart. He had seen for himself how Liu Shan himself could amaze Xuan Wudan, one of the wind-guard gods.

Regardless, it was sudden that the system panel came before him by revealing all the status of his opponent.

Ting!

[Name : Xin Yan ]

[Cultivation Level: Five-star general fighter ]

“(Five-star general. More or less same as Liu Siyue level yes)”

On the other hand, Bai Ling who was in the middle of the two of them also turned her head in turn.

“Ready?”

Liu Shan and Xin Yan nodded softly in response. Bai Ling also did not delay any longer from the action that the two participants would show.

“Good. The first fight, the strength tournament of Liliang academy. Started!”

Teng!

The giant gong that was hit as a sign of the start of the fight. Without further ado, Xin Yan was currently directly riding a cultivation horse.

“Discharge ki!”

Wush!

The amount of Ki energy from his body back then increased drastically. Liu Shan who was a distance away from him was able to sense how the air around him was changing.

“Kai!”

The aura of Ki energy surrounding Xin Yan changed in form as if showing a stork standing behind him. That terrifying power gushed out powerfully like it was pressing down on the air around.

Dum!

When Liu Shan saw how Xin Yan was doing this, he was shocked. It should not be allowed to use the help of the mystical beasts that have been contracted in the tournament. That's against the rules.

However, Liu Shan was aware of the words Hao Fenhua had said to him.

“(So this is what he means yes. It does not help physically directly, but it helps the physical of its users)”

Far in front of him, Xin Yan shone her eyes while riding.

“Sorry, I have no grudge against you,” muttered Xin Yan.

“Huh?” sahut Liu Shan with a plain look of confusion.

“But this is a tournament. There is no mercy here,” Xin Yan continued.

Liu Shan smiled faintly. Not wanting to tarnish his opponent's pride, he retaliated with his horses.

“Then, go as hard as you can,” Liu Shan said.