Talisman Emperor
Chapter 2024 Receiving Challenges
Previously, they had guessed that Chen Lingkong would definitely not adopt the same rules as the 1st round. After all, one of the three of them could defeat Chen Xi easily.
So, it would be too far if the same rules were used on the 2nd round.
But no one imagined that while Chen Lingkong did not do that, he announced rules that were even harsher than the rules during the first round!
The battle of the kingdom between the four of them? Doesn't that mean Chen Daoyuan, Chen Xiaoyun, and Chen Qiushui will join forces against Chen Xi? Isn't that a little too absurd?
Of course, those Chen Clan clans would not speak on behalf of Chen Xi, but it did not state that they could accept such a rule.
“Highest Elder ... seems to think too highly of that person. Asking Chen Daoyuan and the others to join forces against him was like asking three divine eagles to exterminate an ant. Isn't that overkill? “
“What has he done that? Could it be that the Supreme Elder thought one of them would not be able to destroy Chen Xi, so he made such a rule? “
“Maybe the Supreme Elder has lost his temper, and he intends to take advantage of the absolute advantage to expel the boy from the competition, so that the boy cannot continue acting arrogantly.”
“But .. If this news spreads, then it is our Chen Clan who will treat it unfairly, and it will affect the reputation of our clan.”
The sounds of discussion were heard throughout the entire neighborhood. Practically every Chen Clan clan was shocked and confused, and they did not know what Chen Lingkong was thinking. They did not know what kind of consideration made him act this way.
Is Chen Lingkong an idiot?
He clearly doesn't! So, there must be a reason behind his actions!
It was the common view of all the members of the Chen Clan.
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Chen Lingkong's actions were below him. Clearly, he was deliberately playing a trick on Chen Xi. This was not a bearing that the clan's Supreme Elder should have. ”
“Perhaps the tragedy that occurred during round 1 has caused him to lose his composure?”
At this moment, even the guests observing the competition could not help but frown. They felt that Chen Lingkong's actions were excessive and humiliating.
However, they were guests, so it was not suitable for them to say anything, and they could only feel anger towards the injustice that Chen Xi was facing.
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“This is...” Chen Daoyuan was stunned, and he frowned. He felt a slight discomfort towards Chen Lingkong's arrangements as well. He was only a fellow in the Fourth Star of the Region Lord Realm. No matter how heaven defies its battle power, it is not formidable to the extent that the three of us must join forces, right?
“I can't accept this. If this news were to spread, it would be a great shame even if we defeat that child. ” Chen Qiushui can't understand such a setting either.
“How can we understand what the Great Elder is thinking now?” Chen Xiaoyun muttered from the side. The dignity and pride in his heart made him feel extremely dissatisfied with this kind of arrangement.
Because this was obviously an act of underestimating their strength while making the enemy appear even bigger!
But in any case, they did not dare to question this decision. It was clearly not advisable to question Chen Lingkong's authority in public.
After all, doing that was no different than helping the child of a criminal, and they refused to do so.
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The surroundings were filled with voices of discussion, surprise, and confusion, causing a boisterous sound of air.
Chen Lingkong acted as if he had not noticed all that. His expression was calm and very dignified from the start. Maybe he hoped this would happen when he announced the rule.
“If there are no objections, then you can all rise to the fighting arena now and start the second round of the competition!” Chen Lingkong's heavy voice swept towards the surroundings.
This allowed everyone to instantly understand that Chen Lingkong was determined to act in this way.
“Wait!” Wu Xuechan suddenly stood up, and he said with a cold and indifferent expression, “Daoist colleagues, do you really think that you can bully my Oracle Mountain?”
His words were calm, yet they carried an oppressive and imposing aura. It caused the boisterous sounds in the surroundings to instantly dissipate while the atmosphere here became oppressive.
The Mountain Oracle was furious! That's understandable. After all, if Oracle Mountain did not step forward and objected under such circumstances, then it would appear too weak.
“Bluffs?” Chen Lingkong had an emotionless expression as he said, “Master, this rule is very fair. They would do battle empires and rely on their own abilities to snatch the final victory. How can this be considered intimidation? ”
“Chen Lingkong, so you really intend to let go of all pretenses?” Tang Xian suddenly stood up and spoke coldly. His attitude was even more direct and powerful than Wu Xuechan, and his words were completely blunt and carried a blob of threatening tone.
The hearts of all the members of the Chen Clan trembled at this moment, and they felt a wave of discomfort. Aren't these people from Oracle Mountain a little too arrogant? They actually dare to threaten the Supreme Elder in our territory? They're too far away!
Because no matter how unfair the rule was, it had been set for them, the members of the Chen Clan, and they felt that it was the fault of Mount Oracle to interfere!
Since Oracle Mountain had interfered, then he would have to accept such a rule, right?
“Daoist colleagues, calm yourself. I have no intention of acting against Oracle Mountain at all. Competition for the next successor has always been an internal matter of my Chen Clan, so the rules should naturally be set by my Chen Clan. Since Chen Xi has participated, then it should be done according to the rules of my clan. ” Chen Lingkong seemed ready to risk everything, and his attitude was very indifferent while he did not give up at all. He became very unyielding.
The expressions of Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian became even colder and indifferent. This showed that they were really angry and almost lit up.
After the two extraordinarily furious Daolords, it was clear how terrifying their auras were.
For a moment, this entire stretch of heaven and earth trembled, and was filled with a terrifying pressure that caused one's heart to tremble. It made everyone present here feel a suffocating aura attack their faces, and it felt like they had fallen into an ice hole.
“Ssenior sisters, let's just follow what he says.” Right at this critical and confrontational moment where a battle could break out at any moment, Chen Xi who had remained silent until now had spoken out abruptly, and her voice swept towards the surroundings.
Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian immediately frowned.
The others around him were shocked. They never seemed to have imagined that Chen Xi would actually agree to carry out the competition according to the rules.
“Little Junior Brother, are you sure?” Wu Xuechan frowned as he said, “You don't need to worry. I guarantee that I will definitely not let you down even if you withdraw from the competition right now.
“I want to try it.” Chen Xi smiled with a calm expression on her face, and there was no anger at all.
“Good.” Wu Xuechan was silent for a while before he took a deep breath and sat down slowly.
“It's okay too. Even if you lose, it will not taint the reputation of our Mount Oracle. ” Tang Xian also sat down.
As they took their seats once more, the suffocating pressure in the surroundings had vanished without a trace, and it allowed everyone around him to breathe a sigh of relief.
However, when they thought about how Chen Xi had actually agreed to the battle, they all could not help but feel a complicated wisp of emotion in their hearts. Because such courage is not something that anyone can have.
Just this alone made many of them feel extremely embarrassed.
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Young Brother Tang Xian, maybe we should talk to Chen Lingkong after this competition is over. ” Wu Xuechan's expression was calm and indifferent.
“That's what I think.” Tang Xian spoke word for word.
Perhaps Chen Xi could accept this unjust rule for now, but it did not state that the two of them could do the same!
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“Babak 2 starts now!” Chen Lingkong took a deep breath as he stood on the altar and announced it in a deep voice.
Only he was clearly aware of the reason he was acting in such a manner. It was because he absolutely could not let Chen Xi win!
Moreover, he would not give Chen Xi the slightest chance as well!
It was related to the villain, Chen Lingjun, but it was also related to a precious treasure that could affect the entire Karmic Fortune of the Chen Clan!
Thus, even if he were to let go of all pretenses with the Mountain Oracle now, Chen Lingkong would not hesitate to do so.
Swooshes! Swooshes! Swooshes!
The sound waves of torn air resounded like Chen Daoyuan, Chen Qiushui, and Chen Xiaoyun who had accumulated strength for a long time had ascended into the arena.
“Later, Xiaoyun will face him first while Qiushui and I will observe the battle from the side! This way, we will not bully him too much, ” Chen Daoyuan said through voice transmission.
“Good.” Chen Xiaoyun nodded because such an arrangement was exactly what she wanted.
“But…. Would that make the Elder Chief unhappy? ” Chen Qiushui slightly doubtful.
“Do not worry. Even if the situation changes in battle, it won't be too late for us to act then. In the end, Chen Xi would definitely lose. The result was predetermined. So, the Supreme Elder will not criticize or punish us later. ” Chen Daoyuan explained in a soft voice.
The reason he made such an arrangement was first because he did not want the relationship between the Chen Clan and Oracle Mountain to be so bad, either, and that was second because he was unwilling to bully his opponent out of consideration for his own dignity and pride.
After all, it was a battle where their victory was certain. Since it was like that, then why not win with dignity?
Swooshes!
Chen Xi's figure flashed and stepped into the battle arena, and she stood in confrontation with the three of them from afar.
His figure was high, his expression was calm, indifferent, and he did not even show the slightest bit of fear.
However, only Chen Xi was clearly aware that this battle would definitely be the most difficult battle she had encountered since she started cultivating, and it would be the most dangerous as well.
His opponent was not only the 2 formidable existences who had reached the Eighth Royal Region Realm, there was even a Ninth Star Region Master who was only a step away from stepping foot into the Daolords realm!
Moreover, the three of them were even descendants of the Dao Dao Protective Clan, the Chen Clan. They were innately rich by nature, and they were unrivalled existences in the Region Lord Region as well. Every single one of them possessed great combat power that their peers could not compare to.
Under such circumstances, Chen Xi did not dare to act recklessly.
After all, he was only in the Fourth Region's Royal Region. The gap between their cultivations was really too great, and even three against one. So, anyone who was in this situation would probably despair long ago and admit defeat.
Because any reasonable person can know that this is a completely unfair battle. Chen Xi was already in a completely unfavorable situation before the battle even started, and she did not even have the slightest chance of winning!
So, continuing the battle would only be like fighting in vain, and it was definitely unable to change the outcome.
That's what everyone thinks. Even to the point that Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian stopped hoping that Chen Xi could win.
After all, the difference between them was truly too great!
That was the reason why Wu Xuechan and Tang Xian were really angry.