Chapter 231: Declaring War

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

THe Martial Hall.

Chen Mingzhi could not join the Cottage but he thought that the Cottage’s future achievements would definitely be extraordinary.

As long as he could have a close relationship with the Cottage, it would be extremely beneficial to him and his family!

As for the Hidden Dao Academy, at the very least, it was on the same side as the Cottage!

For the Cottage to soar, it meant that it was a force that was related to him.

In other words, wouldn’t the Hidden Dao Academy take off as well?

When a man attains the Dao, his chickens and dogs ascend to the heavens.

Chen Mingzhi understood this principle.

Now, he, who was cultivating in the Martial Hall, had already reached the middle stage of Qianyuan.

Such an outstanding person like him naturally received the attention of the Martial Hall’s Hall Master.

The resources of the Martial Hall also began to lean towards Chen Mingzhi.

Chen Mingzhi was also a famous genius in the Central Region after all.

Wouldn’t it disappoint these people if they didn’t lean towards geniuses?

It seemed unfair to those students with insufficient aptitude.

In fact, this was the greatest fairness!

He was talented enough to surpass someone like Chen Mingzhi.

Naturally, he could also receive such treatment!

Not talented enough? Then sorry, you wouldn’t be able to receive such treatment even if you’re Qin Tiannan’s son or the nephew of another hall master or elder.

This was also one of the reasons why the Hidden Dao Academy was called the Dao Imparting Holy Land by everyone.

The capable would rise, and the defeated would fall.

Sometimes, what seemed unfair was the greatest fairness!

The Martial Hall’s Hall Master walked into Chen Mingzhi’s courtyard and said with a smile, “Mingzhi, the Freshmen Tournament is about to begin. You should give it a try.”

Hearing this, Chen Mingzhi nodded.

He had to participate in this Freshmen Tournament.

Not to mention that the rewards were extremely generous.

More resources would be available.

More importantly, he wanted to meet Shi Sheng and defeat him!

He wanted to prove that his talent was not inferior to Shi Sheng’s!

Moreover, Chen Mingzhi had already broken through to the Intermediate Stage Qianyuan Realm.

When he thought of this, he followed the Martial Hall’s Hall Master towards the Freshmen Tournament.

The Martial Hall’s Hall Master also had a smile on his face.

Finally, he could regain some sense of existence in the Freshmen Tournament.

Last time, the Cottage had won the championship.

This time, there was Chen Mingzhi, who had reached the Intermediate Stage Qianyuan Realm.

Ye Qiubai and the other monsters couldn’t participate either.

Shi Sheng was Lu Changsheng’s disciple.

However, at that time, he only looked to be at the Purple Mansion Realm.

He couldn’t possibly surpass Chen Mingzhi in just a few days, right?

Shi Sheng was also preparing to set off.

Ye Qiubai, Hong Ying, and Ning Chenxin, Blackie, followed him.

As senior brothers, they had to go and take a look at their junior brother’s first battle.

Usually, Mu Wan’er would definitely go to such an occasion.

After all, it was fun!

However, Mu Wan’er had already been summoned back by Mu Heze. No one knew what they were discussing.

Mu Ziqing was also taken away by the old man sitting at the foot of the Qiu Dao Mountain.

There seemed to be something important.

She only left a letter for Ye Qiubai.

She would wait for Ye Qiubai at the foot of the Daoseeker Mountain.

As for Lu Changsheng?

Haha…

It is better to take an afternoon nap than watch children fight!

The venue for the Freshmen Tournament was the same as the previous tournament.

However, the number of participants and viewers had clearly doubled!

The Cottage was famous after all.

As a result, many martial cultivators from the four territories were famous.

He joined the Hidden Dao Academy of the Southern Region.

Even the stabilizing force of the Northern Region’s Hidden Dao Academy.

The number one sword cultivator of the Northern Region, Yun Jing.

He also brought Jian Chaomian to watch.

The Main Academy also sent a deputy dean to participate.

He was the Vice Principal who had participated in the Northern Region’s reinforcements, Ding Yunhe.

Ding Yunhe smiled and said, “Old Yun, I didn’t expect you to come too.”

Yun Jing was expressionless. “Why? Can’t I come?”

Ding Yunhe smiled bitterly. “I know you’re resentful of the Main Academy’s opinion back then, but so many years have passed, and the law enforcement hall has been reshuffled. Come back.”

Yun Jing shook his head. “There’s no need. I’m quite good in the Northern Region.”

Seeing that Yun Jing did not waver at all, Ding Yunhe could only shake his head helplessly and give up persuading him.

Qin Tiannan also walked over and cupped his fists with a smile. “Welcome, both of you.”

Ding Yunhe and Yun Jing returned the greeting.

Then he said, “I heard that the Cottage has taken in a new disciple?”

Qin Tiannan nodded with a smile. “Lu Changsheng personally accepted it.”

Ding Yunhe laughed. “I’m looking forward to that person’s performance!”

“Yeah, he’ll be there.”

The person they were talking about was naturally Shi Sheng.

At this moment, everyone had already arrived.

In midair, the Cottage disciples led by Ye Qiubai also arrived!

Everyone looked up and

could not help but sigh.

Was this the Cottage’s disciple? His aura was indeed extraordinary.

Yun Jing was also emotional.

Ye Qiubai, who had become famous with one strike in the Northern Region’s Hidden Dao Academy.

He had already reached the Sword Ancestral Realm.

They were on the same level as him!

If they fought now, he was probably no longer his match.

Thinking of this, Yun Jing couldn’t help but shake his head and smile.

“I’m old!”

In the Sword Hall, Xin Hongyi raised her head and looked at Ye Qiubai.

There was a look of realization in her eyes.

Back then, she was indignant and was ruthlessly slapped in the face in the Newcomer Competition.

He received help after that.

Now, even though Xin Hongyi had also reached the Beginner Stage Qianyuan realm,

However, she still could not catch up to him.

Ye Qiubai was already an existence that could resist the Void God Realm.

And this gap would only grow wider and wider.

Xin Hongyi could not help but smile bitterly.

Some people were like mountains that they could never climb in their entire lives…

He saw that everyone was ready.

Qin Tiannan stood up from his seat and spread out his hands. He smiled and said, “Everyone is here. Everyone should know that the rules of this Freshmen Competition have been changed.”

“It’s divided into three rounds.”

“The first round is still drawing lots.”

“In the second round, you can choose your own opponent to challenge.”

“In the last round, there will be a chaotic battle. The last person standing on the stage will be first.”

“Of course, if you are dissatisfied with the results, you can choose to assign another challenge.”

The rules were simple.

The judge of the competition would be chosen by the principal of the Confucian Faction.

As for shady dealings…

It had never happened before.

Suddenly, Shi Sheng felt someone staring at him.

He could not help but look over.

It was from the Martial Hall.

That person seemed to be called Chen Mingzhi?

Ye Qiubai naturally noticed it too. He smiled and said, “Looks like he’s a little unconvinced.”

Hong Ying smiled. “Junior Brother, prove yourself with your strength.”

“We can’t let outsiders look down on the Cottage’s disciples, nor can we let others question us.”

Shi Sheng nodded heavily.

He was no longer the same!

The current him was already a phoenix undergoing nirvana, reborn from the flames!

Next, the Dean of the Confucian Faction began the first round of drawing lots.

“Sword Hall, He Fan, versus Martial Hall, Chen Mingzhi.”

Both of them had come from the central region.

After going on stage, the battle began.

However, He Fan was defeated very quickly.

After all, the difference in cultivation realm was too great.

Chen Mingzhi looked at Shi Sheng and said, “Even though your willpower is very respectable, for now, I will defeat you..”