Chapter 2938: An Additional Rule

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The seven ringmasters were ready and waiting for their challengers.

‘If it’s like that man said, there’s no need for the ringmasters to worry about exhausting their Celestial Origin Energies at all,’ Duan Ling Tian thought to himself upon hearing the words of the middle-aged man who sat behind Liu Guang Lin. Moreover, there were even cases where ringmasters had a breakthrough during the battle. It seemed like there was no harm in going first and becoming a ringmaster. Nevertheless, he decided to play it safe and stick to his plan. He would go last as planned.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Another two participants flew out and occupied the remaining two battlefields. Currently, all nine battlefields had their ringmasters.

Then, the Emperor of the Supporting Fall Nation spoke again. “The nine ringmasters have taken their places… The participants of the Southern Heaven Combat are now free to challenge them. If a participant manages to defeat a ringmaster, the participant would then become the new ringmaster! Please remember that those who are defeated by the ringmasters aren’t allowed to challenge the same ringmaster again. They have to move on to another battlefield and challenge another ringmaster. Now… without further ado, let the Southern Heaven Combat commence!”

As soon as the emperor finished speaking, nine challengers flew onto the battlefields to challenge the respective ringmasters.

The spectators were quick to identify the ringmasters and the challengers since most of them were direct descendants or disciples of distinguished clans and sects.

“That’s Hong Xi, the son of the Southern City Governor. Although he’s only a Heaven Stage Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial, he has mastered some remarkable Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities!”

“And that’s He Qian, the daughter of the Clan Leader of He Clan in Northern City. She’s slightly over 300 years old, and she’s a peak Overarching Heavenly Supreme Celestial. The Celestial Methods and Divine Abilities she mastered are extraordinary as well. She’s regarded as the most talented person to appear in the clan in 1,000 years!”

“That’s…”

At this moment, the battles on the battlefields had already begun…

Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!

Most of the battles were fought in the air. Bursts of colorful Celestial Origin Energies filled the air as the participants exchanged blows.

Less than a dozen breaths had passed, but He Qian, the only female participant so far, had already caught Duan Ling Tian’s attention. ‘He Qian from the He Clan in Northern City seems to be the strongest among the 18 participants!’

Many spectators shared Duan Ling Tian’s opinion as well.

“He Qian is really outstanding!”

“That’s right… It’s amazing how much she has achieved in just 300 years!”

“Miss He is definitely the strongest among these 18 participants.”

He Qian was a graceful and slender woman who was dressed in a green robe. In the eyes of the spectators, she was a rare beauty.

On the contrary, Duan Ling Tian who had seen too many beautiful women only found her appearance average.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

He Qian sent her Celestial Origin Energy into the long whip she held in her hand. With that, she could manipulate the whip as she pleased. She could make it as stiff as a rod or as flexible as a snake. In less than two dozen breaths, she sent her opponent, a Heaven Stage Overarching Heaven Supreme Celestial, out of the battlefield.

He Qian had won!

Liu Guang Lin said, “He Qian had won easily… She would’ve been able to defeat her opponent in less than five breaths if she had gone all out.”

The spectators in the surroundings shared the same opinion as Liu Guang Lin as well.

“Miss He didn’t even use all her strength in this battle.”

“Indeed. And yet, it’s still an easy win for her.”

“Looks like she won’t need a medicinal pill to restore her Celestial Origin Energy.”

At this moment, Liu Guang Lin noticed that Duan Ling Tian was distracted. Duan Ling Tian’s eyes were unfocused as he stared at He Qian as though his soul had wandered off. “Master, what’s wrong?”

Upon hearing Liu Guang Lin’s voice, Duan Ling Tian regained his senses. Then, he said with a wry smile, “Huan’er’s Celestial Weapon is also a long whip…”

He Qian’s long whip was only a Duke Grade Celestial Weapon whereas Huan’er’s long whip was a King Grade Celestial Weapon. The whip had reminded Duan Ling Tian of Huan’er, causing him to fall into trance. Worries began to well in his heart again when he thought about Huan’er.

“Master, Miss Huan’er will be fine,” Liu Guang Lin said in an attempt to reassure Duan Ling Tian.

Duan Ling Tian nodded slightly and tried to focus his attention on the battlefields.

As time passed, some ringmasters were defeated and replaced by their opponents and some managed to retain their positions.

Soon after, a new group of participants flew onto the battlefields.

Most people’s attention was still focused on He Qian as she sat cross-legged on the battlefield with her eyes closed.

“Looks like nobody wants to challenge Miss He… It’s only natural. With her strength, she’ll definitely rank in the top nine of the Southern Heaven Combat.”

At this moment, a white-clad old man seated in one of the VIP seats said to a middle-aged man who was dressed in a fine robe. “Clan Leader He, your daughter is so outstanding that nobody dares to challenge her…” A hint of envy could be seen in his eyes when he spoke. The old man had a grandson who was talented, but his grandson still fell short compared to He Qian.

The middle-aged man grinned before he said, “Clan Leader Chen, your grandson is doing great out there as well. He has successfully defeated his second challenger now. Moreover, your grandson is, at least, ten years younger than my daughter. He’ll definitely surpass my daughter in the future…”

“Clan Leader He, you’re too modest… How can my incompetent grandson surpass your daughter?”

Similar words of flattery could be heard from the people seated in the VIP seats. After all, many of the participants were from famous clans and sects.

The sun began to set as evening approached…

“My strength is still not good enough… I’ll cultivate for a few days before I continue to fight.”

“Me too… I’m going to continue comprehending one of my Celestial Methods before I continue to challenge the ringmasters.”

Some of the weaker participants who were defeated multiple times decided to take a short break before they continued to challenge the ringmasters.

Meanwhile, since He Qian had defeated the first challenger, her battlefield had remained empty, uncontested. It was the first time such a thing had occurred in the Southern Heaven Battle.

Upon seeing this, the Emperor of the Supporting Fall Nation could not help but frown.

“In the past, powerful participants like He Qian would only appear near the end of the Southern Heaven Battle… Since she made her appearance so early, nobody dares to challenge her at all.”

“If another strong participant appears tomorrow and nobody dares to challenge him as well, the progress of the Southern Heaven Combat would definitely be delayed.”

“Perhaps, it’s time to change the rules of the Southern Heaven Combat.”

It seemed as though some of the spectators had the gift of prophecy. As soon as night fell and the first day of the Southern Heaven Combat came to an end, the Emperor of the Supporting Fall Nation made an announcement.

“From tomorrow onward, an additional rule will be added to the Southern Heaven Battle. If nobody dares challenge the ringmasters, after an hour, the ringmasters would be granted a place to enter the Southern Heaven Ancient Realm.”

…

The next day.

With the new rule that was announced the day before, many participants challenged He Qian. Alas, they were no match for her.

At this moment, half an hour had passed since He Qian defeated the last challenger.

It did not take long before an hour had almost passed.

“It’s going to be an hour after a dozen breaths… If nobody challenges her, she’ll directly be granted entry to the Southern Heaven Ancient Realm.”

“Even without the rule, there’s no doubt she’ll still rank in the top nine and be granted entry to the Southern Heaven Ancient Realm. With this rule, it only expedites the process.”

After an hour finally passed, the Emperor of the Supporting Fall Nation rose from his seat and announced, “He Qian has successfully defended the position of ringmaster for an hour. He Qian, you can leave the battlefield now. Whoever wants to take her place as ringmaster please step forward…”

With this, only eight places were left in the Southern Heaven Combat!