Legend of the Heavenly Fruit
Eps. 163 — Sun Orchid
Xiong Bian immediately announced Xiao Rou's victory, then it was complete that the participants had qualified for the quarter-finals.
The four participants were Zhou Yuan, Liu Yuwen, Jiang Yifei, and lastly Xiao Rou. The quarter-final will begin a few minutes later, how the participants who have competed must rest first.
While waiting for the quarter-final round to begin, Xiong Bian stood on the arena stage and announced several things one of which was the winning prize in this tournament.
"Because we've entered the semi-finals then I'll announce the big prize in this tournament..." Xiong Bian called some of the organizers onto the stage, looking as if they were pushing a table where a piece of cloth was covering something on the table. "Before I open it, first I will tell you that the winner is only three people in this tournament so let's see, what prize will be given to the champion..."
Xiong Bian then removed the cloth that covered the table, there seemed to be some valuable items there one of which was a leather pouch containing gold coins.
Xiong Bian then explained, starting from those who become champions three, the participant will get a sum of three hundred thousand gold pieces along with some resource pills that are able to increase his strength.
In the second champion, participants were rewarded with about five hundred thousand pieces of gold plus an heirloom that will be obtained.
The spectators seemed surprised by the prize, no one thought the prize of this tournament would be worth this much.
Zhou Yuan was similarly shocked, his eyes then turned to look at a glowing orchid on the table.
"The plant, isn't it..." Zhou Yuan held his breath as he recognized the picture of the orchid.
It was not only Zhou Yuan who realized the value of the orchid but rather the three emperors and Jiang Long. They looked surprised, just like the others, they also just found out the reward would be this high.
Xiong Bian smiled broadly seeing some people glancing at the glowing orchid plant. "As you can see, this shining plant is a prize for a champion one participant, in addition to getting a million gold pieces, the winner of the tournament will get the Sun Orchid."
Zhou Yuan was surprised, he certainly recognized the type of orchid that Xiong Bian mentioned.
Unlike the Moon Orchid which can increase the strength of a swordsman in a short time, the Sun Orchid has benefits that can form a hundred inner energy circles for a swordsman who consumes it.
The Sun Orchid is very rare in the martial world, like the Moon Orchid it only grows about twelve years.
"I have to win this tournament..." Zhou Yuan clenched his hands this time enthusiastically, with such high prizes he became motivated to win the tournament.
Xiao Rou, Yifei, as well as Linxia were also tempted by the Sun Orchid but none of the three hoped to obtain it.
The three turned their heads towards Zhou Yuan, there was only one possibility that getting such a flower was Zhou Yuan's answer.
After announcing the prize in this tournament, Xiong Bian began to talk about something else above the arena. This time the old man was promoting the Four Empires Academy to the audience.
Although this academy was in great demand throughout the Northern Mainland Continent but there were still many who did not know about the academy. This tournament is also a promotional event for them.
Zhou Yuan was not interested in the speech that Xiong Bian was talking about, his eyes combed into the audience, Zhou Yuan then only realized that the number of people wearing coats in this tournament had increased compared to before.
Because of the increase, their number is very striking around the audience present. Almost half of the audience seats have been filled by those wearing coats.
"What the fuck..." Zhou Yuan was surprised by the situation he saw, his premonition becoming worse than before.
Zhou Yuan regained his senses and hurriedly changed his expression. Zhou Yuan coughed softly. "Nothing, I'm just surprised to see more viewers."
Yifei narrowed his eyes, feeling Zhou Yuan was hiding something but he did not ask further.
Zhou Yuan had to cover up his anxiety, he was worried that the girl would think of something else and disturb his fighting concentration. After all Zhou Yuan was just having a hunch.
Not long after, Xiong Bian on stage finally finished his speech after thirty minutes had passed. The semi-final match will start again soon.
"I think their rest is enough, I'm sure you can't wait to see this tournament so we'll start now..." Xiong Bian spoke excitedly to the spectators.
"The first match in the semifinal was contested by Zhou Yuan's participants against Liu Yuwen, both of them please climb the arena."
Hearing the match the spectators cheered, some of them were already waiting for this incident.
They had already seen Zhou Yuan's talent, although not as famous as the other participants but Zhou Yuan's ability managed to shock everyone at every single time of his match.
On the other hand, the audience hoped that this time Yuwen would use all of his abilities, especially his swordsmanship. During the tournament, Liu Yuwen had never used his full strength at all.
'It looks like the match this time is a bit heavier...' Zhou Yuan smiled faintly before starting to step onto the arena stage.
Opposite Liu Yuwen also went up, the two then stood facing each other.
"I've wanted to see your abilities for a long time, I hope you can comfort me..." Frankly Liu Yuwen provoked Zhou Yuan.
"My ability is mediocre Brother Liu, I still need to improve my abilities even stronger." Zhou Yuan replied with a faint smile.
Jiang Long looked at the match, despite knowing Zhou Yuan was the most powerful participant in this tournament but he was curious about Zhou Yuan's true abilities.
Xiong Bian stood between the two before then blowing a whistle.
"I want to see how good you are at playing empty-handed." Liu Yuwen immediately attacked Zhou Yuan using the science of punches and kicks.
Zhou Yuan could see Liu Yuwen not using his full strength, he then welcomed the young man's attack with a blank hand of science as well.
Same with Liu Yuwen, Zhou Yuan also did not use all of his strength.
The two of them clashed with dozens of moves until Liu Yuwen took a distance with him. "Not bad, you deserve to be in the semifinals."
"There is no coincidence in a match, one must rely on all their fighting abilities."
Yuwen snorted, he naturally understood Zhou Yuan's intent. Yuwen then drained a deep energy into his hand, instantly his skin color turned shiny black like metal.
Liu Yuwen let go of his metal fist firmly, Zhou Yuan shook his head slowly before catching Yuwen's fist easily.