The Card Cultivation System
CCS-245

Two days passed quickly. During these two days, no one came out either Xika, Huo Bing, or Heiliao. They only came out at the end of the second day to find out more information about the next round of the competition.

The next round will be held in the Mountain where only Core Disciples can enter. For some reason, but Jing Wei opened the Mountain to other sects. All that was allowed to enter the mountain were the participants, but on the third day, Jing Wei and the four elders would make a big screen to watch the situation of the participants inside the Mountain.

As Jing Wei explained, Xika felt a bad premonition. He said the participants would be given a talisman and a small pearl. For those who surrender or face danger can use the talisman. Just simply flow a little qi into the talisman, then it will bring the participants back to the Academy.

As for the pearl, the participants are required to fight each other for the pearl. On the mountain, there were many pearls scattered everywhere. The requirement to qualify for this second round is to have ten pearls. However, Jing Wei did not mention how to snatch the pearl. That means, the participants are free to do anything to get the pearls.

And again, the more pearls we carry, the more benefits we get. Jing Wei did not say what benefits would be provided, but that alone was enough to get the participants excited.  Also, for this round the participants are welcome to use their respective artifacts. They are free to use any weapons, protectors, or pills. A rule that greatly harmed a small sect.

From the news he heard, there were approximately several hundred sects participating in the competition this time around. In the preliminary round yesterday, half the participants had been eliminated. But most sects carried more than one disciple. Although quite a lot were eliminated, but there were still many left. Perhaps, there were still a hundred - until two hundred more?

The second round is Battle Royale. It was a very disadvantageous thing for Xika who was only alone as a representative of the Academy. He became quite sorry Huo Bing and Heiliao did not enter this competition. But he had to fight on his own. He can't depend on them both forever. So that he is strong. So that the incident two days ago does not need to be repeated again.

When she realized that she could do nothing while Xingli was taken away by the man, Xika felt that she was slapped by a fact.

He's weak.

Indeed, he was stronger than the other new disciples. He managed to become a Core Disciple in a very short time. He had managed to defeat Hua Zhantian and more or less had defeated the Hundred Strongest Core Disciple. But in the end, he was still weak. Let alone the man, resisting Jing Wei's attack he couldn't.

He promised himself that there would be no more situations in which he could do nothing and could only watch everything just happen. It will be strong until it doesn't need to happen again. And to achieve all that, he first has to win this competition first.

Jing Wei finished giving an explanation regarding the third round. He led the participants to the entrance of the mountain. The mountain where he saved Wu Liao, fought with Hua Zhantian, and met Xingli. Damn, focus! He should focus on the match.

After emphasizing once again to conduct this competition honestly and fairly, which Xika thought was impossible, Jing wei opened the entrance. The disciples from the big and small sects immediately shot towards that entrance. Xika also did not miss. After taking a quick glance at Huo Bing and Heiliao, he entered that door.

A SWUSH!

Xika arrived at a different location with the last time he came to this place. Then he looked around and found no one. He entered the door with so many people. It seemed that the door moved everyone randomly. If this is the story, then those who decided to group from the beginning will certainly be divided.

Her chance. Maybe he can beat those who are still divided with his group. Or, he also made a group? In this kind of situation, there must be many who form groups, no matter whether they come from small or large sects.

But in retrospect, the group formed on the basis of their respective advantages. So it doesn't have a solid foundation. After all, it could be said that he should not trust anyone in this kind of situation. So it's better not to form a group.

If there was Huo Bing and Heiliao anyway, he wouldn't have bothered to think about the group anymore. They are his brothers. Best group. Then Xika shook her head. He is trying to focus on this match.

"Hm?"

Not far from her, Xika saw some quite rare plants. On top of the flower, there was a pearl. Xika's smile instantly burst out. So this was what Jing Wei meant by 'there were many pearls scattered everywhere'.

Quickly he approached the plant and picked up the pearl on it. He had wanted to take the plant as well because it was quite valuable. Unfortunately, moments after the pearl was taken, the plant instantly disappeared.

It was only fitting that Jing Wei would allow many disciples into his treasure warehouse like this. This mountain can be considered a treasure warehouse because of the many precious plants contained within it. At first Xika was suspicious as to why Jing Wei would let disciples from other sects enter a place filled with precious objects like this. Apparently because he had placed a protector on each plant. The pearl has a function as a protector as well. Thus, disciples from other sects could not take plants from this place.

Wush!

The set!

A knife was coming towards his back. Without turning around, Xika kicked the knife back to its owner.

"Buddy, we found the pearl first, but we wanted to share it together. As we discussed the distribution of the pearls, you came and took all the pearls. Don't you think that's inappropriate?"

Xika berbalik dan melihat bahwa ada lima orang yang mengincar mutiara barusan. Beberapa mengenakan seragam yang berbeda, jadi tampaknya mereka berkumpul hanya karena keuntungan masing-masing.

"Heh, trash! If you want to take it, just take it. What's that much bullshit for? Men really talk a lot." said Xika does not care even though his opponent won the amount.

"Ho! I wanted to ask you well, but you refused. Don't blame me for being disrespectful!" The man immediately lunged at Xika accompanied by four other people.

It immediately stopped.

"I don't mind sharing the pearls......"

"wise choice. Apparently you know what's good and what's bad" said the first man mocking.

".....but only those who are worthy can have it. I think only you deserve this pearl. After I look around, the rest are weaker than you. Why did you form an alliance with those who were weak? Why don't we just split these two pearls? Then we beat them up and take their pearls."

The first man seemed to be happy because of Xika's praise. And after seeing the appearance of Xika who seemed to be quite strong, he began to think about Xika's proposal to ally with her. Quickly his friend at the side replied.

"Heh, Zhang Fu would not be tempted by such a trick. You must be intending to stab Zhang Fu in the back, right?" asked the friend more to Zhang Fu.

"T-of course......How could I betray you? Let's attack him!"

Hearing Zhang Fu's words, his friends immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Then they directly hit Xika. Yet without them noticing, Zhang Fu did not move from his place.

Xika welcomed the two attacks that came well. He dodged the first blow and gave a kick before the second hit came. One man has fallen. Then the second man came and drew his sword. Since Xika seemed to excel in melee combat, she wanted to fight while keeping her distance.

Although, actually his actions were useless against Xika. Dodging the sword, Xika raised her foot again. The man managed to dodge, but before he had time to give another attack, Xika's punch had hit his stomach and successfully knocked him unconscious.

The remaining two attacks never came. Zhang Fu changed his mind quickly when he saw Xika finish off his companions quickly. He can get more benefits when he is with Xika than when he is with them.

So he quickly attacked his two remaining former comrades. Because the two did not expect to be attacked from behind, so Zhang Fu's attack managed to subvert the two quickly.

Zhang Fu glanced at Xika. "This offer, does it still apply?"

Xika replied with a smile. "Of course it still is. I know you're a wise man."

Again Zhang Fu smiled at Xika's praise. "Well then, let's take their pearls and divide them equally."

"certain." Xika did not refuse.

Quickly Zhang Fu ransacked the body of his former comrade looking for where the pearl was hidden. He was afraid that Xika suddenly changed her mind and refused to cooperate with him. Even though he was wrong. From the beginning, Xika had never intended to make an alliance or cooperate with him.

BWOSH!

WHOA!

Xika waved her hand and a sharp wind struck Zhang Fu. Zhang Fu's reaction was the same as his counterpart when attacked from behind. The attack was successful. Zhang Fu tried hard to turn his body around and looked at Xika in confusion as well as surprise.

"I don't intend to cooperate with someone who is able to dispose of his partner as easily as you. Oh, and from the beginning I had no intention of working with anyone. I just tricked you out of boredom. And save time."

At that instant, Zhang Fu regretted that he had thrown his comrade away. If they were together earlier, there might still be a chance to take Xika down. Now, that opportunity has disappeared altogether.

"Well, now...goodbye!"

Once again Xika waved her hand and the talisman on Zhang Fu's robe lit up then took her away before she could beg or do anything of the sort. Xika did the same to poor Zhang Fu's comrades.

After they disappeared, only the pearls from their bodies remained. Xika took it and kept it under her cloak. Then he looked at his hand. He was trying to imitate the technique that Xingli's servant man had done earlier.

Not sure if it is true or not. But if it's true, then it means there's nothing special about the man's technique. He won only because his cultivation level was stronger than the three of them. He breathed and shook his head.

"You're there, no need to hide anymore. I'm done cleaning them up, what are you waiting for? If you want to attack, it should be daritadi." said Xika with a smile.

He sensed another existence not far from where he had been since Zhang Fu and the others had surrounded him. As expected, the man came out of his hiding place.