Chapter 411 409: The Ace is Out

For the arranged martial arts competition between the two great clans of Hailan City, the contestant Luo Tian was the last to arrive.

If word of this got out, those who didn't know any better might have thought Luo Tian was some kind of big shot.

It was obvious that Zi Shan had set Luo Tian up.

The upper echelons of the Purple Scale Race all sized Luo Tian up with looks of displeasure.

A tall man who bore a slight resemblance to Zi Shan stepped forward.

He was the Purple Scale Race's first young master, Zi He.

"Second Brother, is this the 'strong reinforcement' you were talking about? A human at the Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer?"

Zi He questioned.

A human at the Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer could be considered strong reinforcement?

"Father, I request to change the contestant,"

Zi He continued immediately.

He was involved in the cause of the conflict between the Purple Scale Race and the Autumn Fox Race this time. If they lost the competition, his losses would be even greater!

The Purple Scale Race's Clan Leader shot Zi Shan a look filled with intangible pressure, his gaze also radiating intense dissatisfaction!

"Rest assured, Father. Brother Luo has promised me he can fight above his level. He'll teach those people from the Autumn Fox Race a harsh lesson!"

Zi Shan did his best to push the responsibility onto Luo Tian.

Across the arena, the upper echelons and contestants of the Autumn Fox Race burst into laughter upon hearing this!

"Hahaha, a human at the Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer dares to make such arrogant boasts!"

"Let's hope you're not beaten so badly you'll be looking for your teeth on the ground!"

Some of the Autumn Fox Race contestants laughed mockingly. At the same time, seeing the Purple Scale Race put forth such a weak competitor, they felt their victory was all but guaranteed!

"Hehe, the contestants have already been decided. I trust the Purple Scale Race also abides by the rules and won't make any last-minute changes, will they?"

The Autumn Fox Race's Clan Leader said with a smile.

The Purple Scale Race Clan Leader's expression darkened, but he said no more.

He wasn't asking for Luo Tian to be unparalleled in bravery; as long as he wasn't too pathetic and got insta-killed the moment he stepped on stage, that would be enough.

"Second Brother, you bastard!"

His older brother, Zi He, ground his teeth in anger.

However, even with Zi Shan's interference, the Purple Scale Race's chances of winning this competition were still high.

On the Purple Scale Race's side, they had an incredible genius who was a standout expert among those at the Earth Element Realm Third Layer!

"He Peng, as long as you can secure victory this time, I'll add another twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins to your reward!"

Zi He sent a voice transmission to the Purple Scale Race genius.

The conditions he had originally offered were already very tempting. Adding another twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins on top of that undoubtedly made He Peng even more motivated.

"Rest assured, First Young Master, I will definitely strike down all our enemies!"

He Peng was brimming with confidence.

"Let the competition begin!"

The referee was a High Tier Earth Element Realm expert from the City Lord's Mansion, who was also serving as the officiator.

The rules of the competition were simple.

Each side would send out five people for one-on-one matches. A single loss meant elimination, and the competition would continue until one side was completely eliminated!

For the first match, the Purple Scale Race sent out He Peng, clearly intending to secure the first victory!

But the Autumn Fox Race had the same idea, sending out the strongest eligible genius in their clan.

An elegant young man holding a jet-black calligraphy brush took the stage.

His Cultivation was at the Earth Element Realm Third Layer, and his strength was on par with He Peng's!

"Starting right off with a main event!"

"This is going to be a good show!"

Many of the spectators looked excited.

The battle was about to erupt.

The elegant youth's brush traced a streak of thick, dark aqueous light that shot rapidly toward He Peng.

"Hmph, I've wanted to test my skills against you for a long time. Today, you will fall here!"

He Peng roared, his claws turning a deep purple. Wrapped in swirling purple vortexes as sharp as blades, he struck out violently.

SHIIING! BOOM!

A deep purple light-claw, each finger like an incomparably sharp blade, burst forth and shredded the dark aqueous light.

The Autumn Fox Race's elegant youth turned his brush, sweeping out a surging, majestic torrent of black ink!

The two were nearly equal in strength. Black and purple radiance exploded continuously on the Martial Arts Arena as the battle raged fiercely.

"As expected of geniuses from the Purple Scale Race and Autumn Fox Race. These two are so strong!"

The surrounding audience cheered enthusiastically.

"Their strength... is incredible!"

Yi Jingwen's expression was grave.

Luo Tian nodded slightly.

The strength of Martial Artists from the Outer World was clearly a cut above those from the Dongchen Continent.

The power these two geniuses were displaying now was even greater than that of an ordinary, veteran Earth Element Realm Third Layer expert from the Dongchen Continent!

"Oh no, He Peng's attacks have suddenly gotten more ferocious!"

Someone cried out in alarm.

He Peng had become fierce and valiant, his attacks sharp and swift. The elegant youth seemed to be trapped in a whirlwind of purple blades, facing danger from all sides, and was forced onto the defensive.

SHINK! SHINK! SHINK!

Wounds began to appear one after another on the elegant youth's body.

"Ink Fox Kill!"

The elegant youth unleashed his killing move. The Attack from his brush transformed into a ten-meter-tall, jet-black demon fox that charged at He Peng with unparalleled ferocity!

"Hmph, a petty trick! Be defeated!"

He Peng also unleashed his own killing move, condensing a deep purple Demon Claw over ten meters long. It radiated a monstrous demonic aura as it crushed forward.

The jet-black demon fox was torn to pieces under the assault of the deep purple Demon Claw.

The elegant youth was sent flying by the claw, grievously wounded and covered in blood!

He Peng prepared to cripple the elegant youth, but his opponent quickly shouted, "I concede!"

According to the rules, if a party did not concede, they would not be held responsible even if they killed their opponent.

"Hahaha! A beautiful fight!"

The upper echelons of the Purple Scale Race all laughed and praised him!

With the Autumn Fox Race's strongest eligible genius defeated by He Peng, the Purple Scale Race's chance of winning was at least seventy percent!

'Will Luo Tian not even get a chance to go on stage?'

Zi Shan wondered, seeing how the situation was unfolding.

"He Peng, you can choose to continue fighting or to rest!"

the referee asked.

"I'll continue!"

He Peng was in high spirits.

'The Autumn Fox Race's ace was defeated by my own hand. The rest are just a bunch of small fry.'

'As a disciple from a branch family, my status is low. I plan to use this opportunity to show off my abilities as much as possible!'

"Then let me have a go at the Purple Scale Race's genius!"

A man with a sinister appearance, covered in Black Armor, took the stage!

His appearance immediately caused an uproar!

"Isn't that the Demon Race genius from the Jade Sulfur Realm, Black Fang?"

"The Autumn Fox Race actually hired outside help! This Black Fang has quite a reputation in the Jade Sulfur Realm. He once defeated ten strong enemies in a row in the arena!"

If it were just an ordinary genius, He Peng probably could have continued winning.

But Black Fang's strength was likely greater than He Peng's. And since He Peng had just fought an intense battle, he definitely stood no chance!

In this way, the Purple Scale Race's ace would be directly eliminated!

"To think it's a genius from another world!"

The expressions of the Purple Scale Race's upper echelons grew grim.

On the Martial Arts Arena, He Peng also felt a wave of pressure.

'If I'd known this would happen, I should have gone down to rest just now. After the others had worn Black Fang down, I would have had a chance to win!'

"Let the match begin!"

the referee announced.

A corner of Black Fang's mouth lifted. A jet-black sword appeared in his hand, and he thrust out a silent, ice-cold Sword Light that carried a sense of mortal danger, aiming for He Peng's vitals!

SHIIING! BANG!

He Peng swiped his claw, shattering Black Fang's Attack, and took a step back.

Before he could react, Black Fang's next attack arrived in an instant!

Fierce! Vicious! Swift!

SHINK!

A cut appeared on He Peng's shoulder. He immediately felt the circulation of his blood and True Essence slow down, and his arm even grew a little stiff!

'His attacks contain poison!'

He Peng's heart jumped in shock.

Wounded and invaded by poison, his condition continued to decline!

A dozen moves later.

He Peng had several more wounds on his body. If this continued, his very life would be in danger.

Thinking of the brutal nature of the competition, He Peng was extremely unwilling, yet he began to speak with a hint of fear, "I con—"

But before he could finish, Black Fang's Swordsmanship suddenly became even swifter. A black light flashed before He Peng's eyes, and he felt a sharp pain in his arm.

He looked down to see his own arm had already fallen to the ground!

"I concede, I concede!"

He Peng screamed in terror, the corners of his eyes even welling with tears.

"So strong! That's Black Fang for you!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, and the faces of the Autumn Fox Race's upper echelons were all wreathed in smiles.

The upper echelons of the Purple Scale Race, however, all had stony faces.

Their ace, He Peng, had been defeated so easily!

How were they supposed to fight now? Who could be Black Fang's opponent?

If Black Fang were willing to face a gauntlet, it was possible that the Purple Scale Race's next four contestants could defeat him.

Even so, the Autumn Fox Race still had three contestants left!

'We've lost! Utterly lost!'

The Purple Scale Race's upper echelons wracked their brains but couldn't think of a way to win! In the face of absolute strength, schemes, tactics, and strategic lineups were all meaningless.

Suddenly, Zi Shan spoke up, "Father, Luo Tian is requesting to fight. He is confident he can win victory for our clan!"

The Purple Scale Race's upper echelons were all stunned. They looked at Zi Shan, then turned to stare at Luo Tian, their faces full of doubt!

"Huh?"

Luo Tian froze. He hadn't said a thing.

'This Zi Shan really knows how to cause trouble. He's just trying to screw me over in any way he can!'

Since things had come to this, Luo Tian stepped forward. "I'll take the next one!"

The Purple Scale Race's upper echelons were even more astonished.

Luo Tian didn't actually deny it!

'Is this kid stupid? Or is he just stupid?'

"Hahaha, does the Purple Scale Race know they can't win, so they specially invited an actor to give everyone a laugh?"

one of the Autumn Fox Race's upper echelons teased Luo Tian, laughing mockingly.

A roar of laughter also erupted from the surroundings!

Even He Peng had been easily defeated. For a mere human at the Peak of Earth Element Realm First Layer to claim he could win victory for the Purple Scale Race was the biggest joke in the world!

Amidst the gales of laughter,

Luo Tian flew and landed on the Martial Arts Arena.

Black Fang, however, looked bored. He gave Luo Tian a disdainful glance and walked off the stage.

After a battle, one could choose to rest or continue to fight.

"There's no one left in the Purple Scale Race worth my time," Black Fang said to the Autumn Fox Race's upper echelons.

The Autumn Fox Race's upper echelons showed not a hint of displeasure.

A sturdy young man shouted, "Hey, rookie, let me teach you a lesson!"

SWOOSH!

With that, he leaped up from among the Autumn Fox Race members and flew toward the Martial Arts Arena!

This sturdy youth was the weakest of the Autumn Fox Race's five contestants, with a Cultivation at the Earth Element Realm Second Layer.

'I originally thought I was just here to fill a spot and make the clan's geniuses look good.'

'I never expected the Purple Scale Race to send out such a weak human Martial Artist. Of course I have to jump at the chance to get into the spotlight!'

"Teach me a lesson?"

Luo Tian raised his eyes slightly, his cold gaze fixed on the sturdy youth descending from the sky!

WHOOSH!

An afterimage flashed. A whirlwind stirred. Luo Tian's figure shot into the sky, suddenly appearing beside the sturdy youth.

"What? So fa—Ah!"

The sturdy youth was shocked. He hadn't finished his sentence or had time to react before Luo Tian kicked him in the waist.

BAM! THUD!

The sturdy youth crashed into the distance, landing flat on his back with his limbs in the air, sending up a cloud of dust.