System Break the Limit - Qing Shandian' Journey
Ch.70 - Commencement of the Competition

After exiting the 'Dong Shang Antique Shop', Qing Shandian did not visit any other place. He quickly rushed towards Dong Yu Imperial Palace, and regrouped with his group.

Right now, the atmosphere in the palace room looked rather stiff. Of course, it was because the powerful regions felt that they needed to be prioritized. However, as the Host, the Northern Region was clearly unwilling to take sides. Right now, a handsome middle-aged man wearing a sky-blue silk robe was in a striped white pattern, sitting quietly on the throne seat. He was known as a just and wise Emperor. His name is Dong Jun. On the chair next to her, a beautiful woman in a light blue dress sat quietly and gracefully. She was named Yu Meilin, Empress of Dong Yu Empire.

Dong Jun looked at everyone calmly, then firmly he said, "That's enough. No need to continue your discussion. Here, I assume everyone has the same rights. There is no priority, and there is no superiority. Our purpose of gathering is for one thing, which is the Annual Hunting Competition. However, you need to know, that the competition venue this time is an ancient relic that we just found. We've done a lot of research, but not a lot of results. Therefore, I will reiterate once again, whatever the risks and all the worst possibilities, we will not be held responsible. And this rule is the same as in your Territory. If you are not prepared to lose a representative of your territory, then it is better to resign from now before it is too late. The end result, of course you understand what I mean. Disqualification, which means, the position of your territory will be directly lowered down."

When hearing Dong Jun's explanation, Qing Shandian who was originally sitting down while closed, suddenly opened his eyes. His interest was piqued, and he became very curious about the place. 'Could it be the same place as I thought?' Qing Shandian said in his mind.

"Haha... Emperor Dong, as the strongest, we of the Middle Region will definitely not back down from this competition." The voice of a middle-aged man wearing a purple-gold brocade robe with a loud laugh. He looks very confident.

As usual, probably due to the innate nature of his name, Xing Lihai quickly replied with a sarcastic tone. "Juan Jixun, don't be so confident. Even Emperor Dong had already said clearly, that the imperial side had only gotten a little result from his numerous investigative efforts. Do not let you cry thrashing when the representative you brought died all without us knowing."

The middle-aged man called Juan Jixun said as he narrowed his eyes. "Xing Lihai, I hope you can still be calm after the competition ends. Pray that the keroco representative you brought will not clash with my representative."

"Haha... Somehow, I was hoping that they could clash with your representative. That way, wouldn't they be able to get quality training materials?" Xing Lihai laughed crisply over Juan Jixun's words.

"Hmph!! I also expect it more than you think." Said Juan Jixun snorting coldly.

The conversation between Xing Lihai and Juan Jixun really brought the atmosphere to life. It was seen that the leaders and representatives of the Western, Northern and Southern Regions were very curious about the true power of the representatives of the Eastern Region. Other than their calm demeanor, they even looked as if they did not care about how the competition venue was held.

"alright. I'm glad that you guys are so excited. I also know that you guys are very curious about the place I said you were. I'll explain a little about the place according to the results of the investigation we got." Said Dong Jun in a calm tone.

"The results of the investigation that we have collected, are only limited to the outer area. There are many spiritual herbs that we can harvest. Even 6th grade spiritual herbs can be found if we put in more effort. In the outside area, quite a lot of low-level Grade 3 Spiritual Beasts were as well. In addition, there are also arrays and traps. I'm sure you've made preparations for everything that's possible. But, you must be careful and not careless if you do not want to be killed on the first day when the competition starts." Dong Jun spoke in a serious tone as he continued his explanation.

Meanwhile, Qing Shandian felt very happy. He thought it was something unexpected. After all, that was the place that became his goal in this adventure. It's really like a dream. Qing Shandian sank into his mind, before suddenly a loud enough voice entered his ears, and made him regain his senses. But it made him smile.

"Your Imperial Majesty, there is an old man and woman outside. They said, that they wanted to meet Qing Shandian from the Eastern Region." Say a guard while kneeling one leg while cupping his hand.

Dong Jun raised his eyebrows next to. He turned his gaze towards the Eastern Region representative group, then looked at Wang Xiu and said, "Leader Wang, is there a person named Qing Shandian in your group?"

"really. He's in our group, Emperor Dong." Wang Xiu said before then turning his gaze towards Qing Shandian and said, "Little An, do you know, who is the one who is looking for you?"

Qing Shandian nodded lightly and said, "Emm... They are my people. Is it permissible, if they enter the palace room? If not, let me meet them."

Wang Xiu did not immediately reply. He looked at Dong Jun and said, "Emperor Dong, are they allowed to enter the palace? They are a part of it."

Dong Jun nodded lightly and said, "Emm.. As long as they don't make a fuss, I'll let them in." Quite calmly before then he looked at the guards who were still kneeling and said, "Guard, invite them in. The man they're looking for is here."

"Okay, Your Majesty." Said the guard before then walking back three steps while bowing, then turned around and exited the room.

A moment later, an old man and a beautiful woman wearing a thin white veil walked calmly into the palace. They looked at Dong Jun with calm gazes, then cupped his hands together. The old man said, "Greetings, Your Majesty. My name is Luan Feng. Next to me is my daughter, Luan Mei. Sorry to interrupt Your Majesty's meeting. Our arrival was none other than just to meet young master Qing Shandian."

Dong Jun furrowed his brows. For some reason, facing the old man who called himself Luan Feng made his vigilance rise. He suppressed his anxiety and said, "Emm... He's in the right group. Go."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Said Luan Feng, then he shifted his gaze, and immediately discovered the existence of Qing Shandian who was sitting around a large round table with nine people. He walked calmly towards her followed by his daughter Luan Mei.

When the two of them arrived in front of Qing Shandian, Luan Feng looked at him with a complex gaze. He sighed lightly, then said through a voice transmission. "Young master, your words keep ringing in my mind, and it makes me have to think about it seriously. I agree with what the young master said. I trust all of you young master. From today on, I, Luan Feng and my daughter Luan Mei, swear to the heavens, that we will always be loyal to Young Master Qing Shandian until the last breath. If we betray, let our bodily souls and all our descendants be cut off by the nine universal thunderbolts."

"Jederr..Jederr..Jederr..Jederr..Jederr.. Jederr..Jederr..Jederr..Jederr.."

When Luan Feng's remark ended, the nine-times lightning-strike sound rang out, followed by a white light shooting towards the chests of Luan Feng, Luan Mei and Qing Shandian, respectively, then form a complicated symbol. Qing Shandian knew what the white light was. It was a kind of soul contract that bound the three of them. However, it would not hurt him. It only happened to Luan Feng and Luan Mei if they were to betray.

Everyone in the palace room was shocked when nine lightning strikes came down. They're not sure what's going on. However, they immediately regained their senses and turned their gazes towards Qing Shandian, Luan Feng and Luan Mei who were just silently staring at each other. From that, they realized one thing, that Qing Shandian, Luan Feng and Luan Mei were communicating through mind voice transmission. They ignored him and continued their conversation.

Meanwhile, Qing Shandian smiled as he shook his head. Through voice transmission as well, he softly said, "You guys shouldn't overdo it like that. What if you accidentally had the thought of betraying me? Besides, if your soul disappears, won't you be able to reincarnate?"

"No, young master. It was my determination and my daughter's. So we'll never regret it." Said Luo Feng in a stern tone.

"Alright, alright... I-i understand. Take-take this. Swallow one item first and immediately absorb it. If less, add more. I'll break the seal completely when I get back." Qing Shandian said in his voice transmission, while giving a translucent green jade bottle containing the 'Vitality and Durability Restoring Pill'.

"Okay, young master. Thanks." Luo Feng said before then looking for a place and immediately sat down cross-legged then did what Qing Shandian said.

"Okay, young master." Luan Mei said in a soft voice.

Qing Shandian raised his eyebrows next to when he heard Luan Mei calling him 'Young master'. He resolutely said, "Luan Mei, specifically for you should not call me 'Young master'. Just call my name."

"But young master, isn't that disrespectful?" Luan Mei is confused.

Qing Shandian shook his head as he said, "There's no buts. That way, we can be familiar."

Luan Mei looked at Qing Shandian with a stunned expression. Then he lowered his head and said, "Well, then, Luan Mei will call An gege instead."

"Hehe.. So much better." Sahut Qing Shandian chuckled, then went back to paying attention to the conversation of the clan leader.

Dong Jun calmly sat on his throne while tapping his finger on the back of the chair. He stared at all the representatives who were seen drowning in daydreams. He cleared his throat lightly, then said, "Ehemm... I think that's all I can say. All decisions I give back to you. Is there something you want to ask again?"

Seeing that no one was asking the question, Dong Jun said, "Since there are no questions, more we immediately head to the competition venue." He stood up slowly, then slowly left the palace room, followed by Empress Yu Meilin, followed by everyone.

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Time is rolling fast. After three hours of air travel with the Snow Immortal Spiritual Beast, Dong Jun and the representatives of the four regions finally arrived at a vast area that looked like ruins. The place before them seemed to be silent with no signs of life.

Dong Jun stood quietly while observing the confused expressions of everyone. He solemnly said, "Everything, here will be the venue of the competition this time. I'll remind you. Do not judge anything from the outside. What you see may seem lifeless. However, in it stored many unexpected dangers. Therefore, I hope that you do not underestimate anything that enters your sight."

When the voice fell breaking the silence, Juan Jixun immediately chimed in, "Emperor Dong, aren't you just too worried? Haha... The Middle Territory is not a coward who will hide like a turtle."

"Juan Jixun, I hope you can still laugh out loud like this when the competition ends." Xing Lihai said cynically.

"Hmph!! Xing Lihai, I hope that the Eastern Region will not fall after the competition ends. And hope that your representatives do not clash with my representatives." Juan Jixun was sarcastic.

Xing Lihai did not reply. He only grinned widely before then he turned his gaze to Qing Shandian's group and said, "All of you, I leave the task of group leadership to Little An. Be careful and do not force yourself. Team safety is your top priority. The end result, think about it later."

Qing Shandian looked at Xing Lihai, Wang Xiu, and the other six Clan Leaders. He nodded lightly, then said in a soft voice. "You don't have to worry. Leave the competition to us. You guys just focus on keeping your own safety."

Finished answering Xing Lihai's words, Qing Shandian turned his head towards Luan Feng and Luan Mei. Then said through voice transmission. "Luan Feng, Luan Mei, you accompany Leader Wang, Xing and the others. If something unexpected happens during my departure, don't hesitate to exterminate anyone."

Luan Feng and Luan Mei returned Qing Shandian's serious gaze, then Luan Feng said, "I understand, Young master. Don't worry about them. As long as I'm around, no one will be able to hurt them one bit."

Qing Shandian nodded and said, "That's good. Take the pills I give you until I get back. After that, I'll help you break that seal."

"Okay, young master." Luan Feng's voice was short.

Qing Shandian nodded, then turned his gaze towards Xing Lihai, Wang Xiu and the others. He solemnly said, "I will leave Luan Feng and Luan Mei with all of you. They'll help you if something happens."

Xing Lihai, Wang Xiu, and the other six returned Qing Shandian's serious gazes. Then Wang Xiu chimed in, "Alright, we understand."

Back to Dong Jun. When he saw that everyone had finished giving advice to their representatives, he said, "Before we start this competition, I will distribute a special token to you guys." Might while distributing 5 gold-brown oval-shaped Tokens to 5 groups.

When the tokens reached each group, they immediately flowed their spiritual power into the token. Seeing that, Dong Jun nodded and said again, "That token will automatically calculate your hunting points. You only need to channel spiritual power into the token, so that it can directly detect the quarry you managed to kill. For a Low Grade 2 Spiritual Beast to be worth 1 point, a Middle Grade 2 to 3 points, a High Class 2 to 5 points, a Low Class 3 to 10 points, a Middle Class 3 to 25 points, Class 3 High 50 points, Class 4 Low 100 points, Class 4 Intermediate 250 points, Class 4 High 750 points, and Class 5 Low are worth 2500 points. You are allowed to use any means. But again, I remind you. Don't push yourself, or you won't know how you died. The competition is one month. I announce, The Annual Hunting Competition is starting! Split up!"

As soon as Dong Jun's remark fell, the four groups immediately shot rapidly in different directions. Meanwhile, Qing Shandian and his group still remained calm. Qing Shandian looked at the strange gazes of everyone who was fixed on them. Then he said, "Shi Zhifang, Xie Huang Yang, it's time for you to show your abilities. All of you, you hold each other. We're leaving!"

When Qing Shandian's voice ended, Shi Zhifang and the other eight understood. They were holding each other, connected to Qing Shandian. A moment after, they all disappeared from where they stood.

"Zheeppw"

Their sudden disappearance caused the expressions of the three leaders from the Western, Southern and Central Region to be stunned. Meanwhile, Dong Jun also expressed the same. However, it was different with Luan Feng, Luan Mei, Xing Lihai, Wang Xiu, and the other six. They looked ordinary, as if it was nothing.

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