Martial World's
Ch 91 - Challenged at Spear Point
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In ashlar square Ten Thousand Kill Array –
Zhu Yan narrowed his eyes towards Lin Ming. Without saying a word, his skin had returned to normal, but within that narrow glint of eyes was an icy chill.
Lin Ming and Zhu Yan looked at each other in an indifferent manner. Their conflict would end in battle sooner or later, but Zhu Yan did not expect that the day would arrive so soon.
Lan Yunyue quietly stood in the corner of the bamboo sword forest. He was completely confused looking at the incomprehensible number in that Ranked Stone. He looked at the confrontation between Zhu Yan and Lin Ming and was completely flustered. How did this happen…?
Many people in the audience were still shocked silly by the results. Now, the deacon in charge of the Ten Thousand Killing Array opened his mouth and suddenly said, “Lin Ming, congratulations on reaching rank 62 in the Ten Thousand Killing Array. According to the rules of the Martial House, as soon as you break into the top 80 ranks among the disciples, you have obtained the qualifications to challenge any disciple from the Heavenly Abode. The winner would enter the Heavenly Abode and the loser would be eliminated and enter the Earth Hall. ”
The Heavenly House of the Seven Profound Martial House had exactly 72 people. These people were there because of their combat prowess, but their strength might not match the rank of the Ten Thousand Killing Array.
Although the Ranked Stone rank assessed one's basic strength, there were sometimes differences. For example, a special specialty was like an assassin, who did not excel in the forward running fighting style of the Ten Thousand Killing Array. But in terms of killing humans, they could often times surpass their rank to defeat someone.
Hence, the rules of the Seven Profound Martial Houses stipulated that once one entered the top 80 rankings of the Ranked Stones, they obtained the qualifications to challenge a disciple from the Heavenly Abode. In general, for this challenge, the one most often chosen was the one with the worst rank in the Celestial Realm.
Lin Ming looked at the Ranked Stone. In the Ranked Stone, the names of the Heavenly Abode disciples were slightly larger than those in the Earth Hall. It was easy to see that the worst ranker in the Celestial was a 17-year-old girl named Bai Rongrong, ranked 75.
Bai Rongrong happened to be present during this ranking war. He looked extremely pitiful as he watched Lin Ming turn his gaze to the Ranked Stone. He knew that he had no chance at all to deal with it. To reach rank 62 in the four sticks of incense and breath of time; even if there were two of them, he did not have a good dream that he could defeat an extremely evil genius.
He should at least symbolically fight it. He could not give up and admit defeat. He must fight it honestly and fairly. He could only hope that this abnormal person showed mercy and was not too cruel…
Bai Rongrong was aware of his own situation; he had already resigned himself to fate.
The eyes of many of those present fell on Bai Rongrong. They all hoped that this Bai Rongrong would lose. A girl was able to snatch sympathy from others, especially this Bai Rongrong who had always been diligent in cultivating. If the one who experienced such a calamity this time was a boy, most likely most of the people would feel happy with the misfortune of others.
"Have you decided?" Deacon asked.
"Mmm, I've decided." Lin Ming replied. “I have a question. Is there a time limit for this challenge?”
“Time is self-determined, but preferably within one month. If your ranking falls out of the top 80, then you also lose the qualifications to challenge. ”
“So... thanks Deacon Senior Apprentice.”.
“You have chosen? I need a name to report to the Heavenly Abode elder in charge of this matter. ”
“Mmm. I have chosen. Time in one month. As for who ..." Lin Ming looked over. He raised his spear and pointed it straight at a man who was looking at him with narrowed eyes, "I chose Zhu Yan!"
Zhu Yan!?
Everyone who heard this name froze. Especially Bai Rongrong, whose face was filled with an expression of disbelief.
The entire ashlar square became silent.
This Lin Ming chose was ... Zhu Yan !?
Many people at first thought they had misheard, but seeing who Lin Ming's spear was aimed at, it was clearly directed at Zhu Yan!
Challenging someone on the cutting edge! This is just an unseen provocation!
Rank 32, Zhu Yan! This Lin Ming would stop at nothing to shock everyone!
"Lin Ming this .. he just ... he's crazy!" Murong Zi's lips twitched. She muttered, “No. If this Lin Ming is crazy, and he is doing crazy things and creating crazy miracles, then if he is not crazy, I am crazy.
Bai Jingyun was also amazed. This Lin Ming is brave! What courage! He was ready to surpass Zhu Yan in one month!
From 62 to 32, it should be known that the ranking is exponentially harder the higher. From 162 to 132 will not be difficult, but from 62 to 32, the difficulty will increase several times!
He has used a whole year to go from 65 to 26.
This growth seemed high, but it was actually limited!
Because this year, the 20 disciples who were in front of Bai Jingyun had graduated from the Martial House. So the new Bai Jingyun actually rose 19 ranks!
"It's becoming interesting." Ta Ku said with a wry smile. “I did not come today in vain. This Lin Ming seemed to have a grudge with Zhu Yan. Otherwise, why was he aiming so high? ”
“Mmm, what a terrible relationship. I sensed Zhu Yan's body flashing a moment ago with killing intent, but it was instantly hidden. Lin Ming challenged Zhu Yan at the spear point. That in itself is also a kind of provocation.” Lingsen said. Although the moment when Zhu Yan exploded in killing intent was unclear, Ling Sen was able to sense it from the many years he had spent on the battlefield. He also had Ashura's martial intent, so he was extremely sensitive to killing intent.
“Zhu Yan is a cruel person. Even though he had a noble background, he was actually someone who drowned his entire heart to diligently cultivate. He was extremely strong, and not only that, but this kind of person did not lack ambition. In the future he might join the government. I even saved some attention points for him. Now that this Lin Ming is challenging Zhu Yan, I really want to see!” Ta Ku licked his lips happily. He was a subordinate of the army, and would most likely return in the future. It was better for him not to get involved in this struggle.
What was the result after one month? No one dared to guess.
If it had been before, then they would have said that Lin Ming was a fool who had bitten off more than he could chew. But right now, Lin Ming had created miracle after miracle, and no one dared to look down on a single hair of his.
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“Mmm? Whahuh? Lin Ming challenged Zhu Yan? And he challenged him with a spear! Could he have some enmity with Zhu Yan?” In the Eastern Palace, the Crown Prince had just gotten word that Lin Ming had challenged Zhu Yan.
“He called his name and also called him with a spear. This is really unusual. Between these two people, there should be some problems. ” Muyi said as well.
“If there is indeed a grudge, then my chances increase. This Zhu Yan is the cousin of my tenth brother. Zhu Yan has already joined my tenth brother as one. They share glory, and also defeat. I don't know what kind of relationship there is between Lin Ming and Zhu Yan. There seems to be some error in my information.”.
For the matter between Lin Ming and Lan Yunyue, except for Lin Xiaodong, few people knew. The intelligence that the Crown Prince gathered was mainly about Lin Ming's background and the situation of the old man, it was not a fully complete report.
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The peng! The teacup in the Cloud Prince's hand was shattered. He had received a sound-emitting talisman at the same time as the Crown Prince.
Naming Zhu Yan in a challenge, referring to him with a spear point, this was definitely not a good sign. If there was no hatred between them, why would Lin Ming jump over so many people to find Zhu Yan?
"This Zhu Yan, he is really making trouble for me!"
The two eyebrows of the Tenth Prince were slanted upwards like swords and twisted into one. Zhu Yan belonged to his mother's side. About the relatives of the wife or the mother's family, in general, regardless of whether it was the prince or the emperor, they would exclude most from the mother's side.
Since ancient times, it has been too common for the wife's family or the mother's family to take power. For example, the empress or empress dowager would entrust heavy responsibility to their families and cause their power to skyrocket. But once their influence increases, there will also be conspiracies and plots to control the courts. There will be rebellions and plots on the part of women to seize power.
But, this was a crucial phase for the Cloud Prince in his struggle. Anything that gives him a boost is good. Zhu Yan was a talented person, and the Cloud Prince was willing to let him work as his subordinate, but he would not regard Zhu Yan as a trusted follower. Someone like Zhu Yan was too ambitious.
“Through order; I want Zhu Yan to come see me tonight!” The Tenth Prince wanted to inquire about the reason behind the feud between Zhu Yan and Lin Ming, and see if he could turn Lin Ming from an enemy into a friend.