Reincarnated as a Mosquito, I Sucked the Reborn Empress to Tears

Chapter 235: Chapter 235: The Three Kingdoms Grand Competition Begins, If You’re Going to Play, Play Big

Sunken Star Island.

The three parties eyed each other with hostility. The air was tense, like swords drawn from their sheaths.

The Great Xia team, in particular, was furious after having just been ambushed.

Ye Qingzhou’s expression was just as grim.

To the left of the Great Xia team was the contingent from the Philippines. Their skin was a darker shade, and their frivolous gazes swept over the Great Xia members.

To the right was the Yue Country team. Its members were mostly lean, short, and stared over with equally cold eyes.

Sometimes, the citizens of smaller nations are blissfully unaware of their country’s weakness.

The contestants from the Philippines and Vietnam were a perfect example.

They were like frogs in a well—self-righteous and narrow-minded, always thinking their own countries were the best.

In reality, if not for the backing of other foreign powers, these nations wouldn’t even have the right to stand on equal footing with Great Xia.

Besides, Great Xia had only sent forth a single city—Hong Kong Island—to deal with them so far.

Aside from the native contestants from the Philippines and Vietnam, both teams also had a few men and women mixed in who carried themselves with a distinctly different air.

The most conspicuous among them was a blond-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian youth carrying a Cross Sword on his back. He stood off to the side by himself, an arrogant look on his face, his eyes fixed on the Great Xia team with great interest.

Or more accurately, he was staring at one person in particular: Gu Yuexi.

Gu Yuexi felt his gaze and glanced over with a frown before ignoring him and turning her attention to the distance.

Sunken Star Island wasn’t large and was quite desolate. With a single look, one could see the lone mountain standing in the center of the island.

The entrance to the Ancient Sunken Star Secret Realm was at its peak.

…

“City Lord Ye, it’s been a while.”

A middle-aged man with a sinister air flew out from the Philippines’ team. He was their leader, the Emperor Realm Powerhouse who had launched the first attack.

Ye Qingzhou watched the approaching Emperor Realm Powerhouse from the Philippines with cold eyes, saying nothing.

“Heh, City Lord Ye, don’t be angry.”

“I was just helping you test the skill of your Great Xia contestants. If they can’t even make it onto the island, I suggest they don’t bother entering the Secret Realm.”

“We wouldn’t want a repeat of your Hong Kong Island University’s recent tournament, where half of them died.”

As soon as the Philippines’ leader finished speaking, the Patriarchs of Hong Kong Island’s Ten Great Clans erupted in anger. One of them was about to speak, but Ye Qingzhou raised a hand to stop him.

“Hu’an, I have no interest in a war of words with you.”

“But if you want to have a clash between Emperor Level cultivators before the Three Kingdoms Grand Competition, I don’t mind.”

As he spoke, Ye Qingzhou’s aura flared. He had only been holding back in the air due to certain reservations. If a real fight broke out, he wouldn’t be afraid even if he had to face two opponents!

The Philippines’ leader, Hu’an, had a slight change in expression.

Just then, another figure flew over. It was the leader of the Yue Country team: a withered woman in a conical hat named Ruan Jinshi.

Ruan Jinshi’s voice was extremely hoarse.

“City Lord Ye, there’s no need to be so angry.”

“Today is an important day—the Three Kingdoms Grand Competition. We should focus on the matter at hand.”

Ye Qingzhou said coolly, “Just say what you mean.”

A glint appeared in the Philippines’ leader’s eyes. “Then I’ll be direct.”

“City Lord Ye, you arrived late. The Ruan Clan and I have already discussed it.”

“Our Three Kingdoms fight over this Ancient Sunken Star Vein’s Secret Realm every other year, and the losses have been immense over time. This is especially true for the contestants, who are the chosen geniuses of their respective nations, yet suffer heavy casualties in the competition each year.”

“So…”

The Yue Country leader continued, “So, after discussing it between our two nations, we’ve decided to set a new rule. This competition will decide the control of the Sunken Star Secret Realm for the next ten years, all at once!”

“That’s right. Competing year after year is too much trouble. Whichever nation wins gets the exploration rights to the Secret Realm for the next ten years. The other two nations are forbidden from entering during that period!”

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion broke out among the Great Xia team.

The Patriarchs and Elders of the Ten Great Clans looked at each other, their expressions a mix of emotions.

Sunken Star Island might be desolate, but the Cultivation Resources within the Ancient Sunken Star Secret Realm were not to be underestimated. The Star Source Crystal Cores, in particular, were unique to the Ancient Sunken Star Vein!

Losing control for ten years in one go would be a tremendous loss!

’No, we can’t agree. We proposed a three or five-year term before, but back then, their two nations didn’t dare accept.’ ’Exactly! Now they’re suddenly proposing it? They must have come prepared!’

’Right! Why should we agree just because they brought it up?!’

It wasn’t just the Patriarchs of the Ten Great Clans; most of the contestants from Great Xia felt the same way.

Ye Qingzhou hesitated as well.

This was a matter of great importance and couldn’t be decided rashly.

However, at that moment, the Yue Country leader spoke up again.

“Heh heh, is the mighty Great Xia getting scared?”

“You used to be so arrogant. What’s wrong? Did losing a few people make you go soft?”

The Yue Country leader continued, “Forget it. If City Lord Ye doesn’t dare to agree, then so be it. I’ve always heard that Great Xia is full of talent, but it seems that’s an exaggeration. My Yue Country…”

Ruan Jinshi didn’t get to finish her sentence. She suddenly frowned and reached out, pinching a red Feather Blade that had flown toward her.

With a slight squeeze, the Feather Blade was crushed and dissipated.

“Insolent!”

“Who dares to attack me, an Emperor!”

Ruan Jinshi’s sharp gaze swept over the Great Xia team.

Chu Sheng flew up from Gu Yuexi’s head and instantly switched to its normal form.

It flew to Ye Qingzhou’s shoulder and buzzed twice.

However, Ye Qingzhou couldn’t understand it at all.

At that moment, Gu Yuexi stepped forward and spoke coolly.

“We accept your terms.”

She walked forward step by step, even moving in front of Ye Qingzhou.

“However, not for ten years.”

“But for eternity! This competition will decide the permanent control of the Ancient Sunken Star Vein.”

After speaking, Gu Yuexi raised her head and looked directly into the eyes of the two Emperors before her.

Meeting her gaze, it was the two Emperors who, for some reason, felt the urge to look away.

Ruan Jinshi was stunned, momentarily forgetting that she had just been attacked.

But she quickly came to her senses.

“Permanent control?”

“Heh, a mere girl at the Fourth-Grade Realm dares to make such an outrageous claim.”

“City Lord Ye, are all your Great Xia contestants this unruly?”

At the same time, the Great Xia team behind her also showed their displeasure, thinking Gu Yuexi was being reckless!

Ten years was already a huge gamble, let alone forever!

If they lost and permanently forfeited the resources for the Sunken Star Secret Technique, the loss would be unimaginable!

Moreover, with stakes this high, a loss wouldn’t just be about resources—it would be a matter of face!

Once they lost, they would never even have a chance to win it back.

Gu Yuexi was just too young; she had fallen for their goading after only a few words!

However, although the Patriarchs of the Ten Great Clans and the young contestants were displeased, no one spoke up to criticize her.

Infighting in front of foreigners from other nations would be the height of foolishness!

They all turned their gazes to Ye Qingzhou, waiting for him to make the final decision.

And just then.

Ye Qingzhou spoke. His gaze swept over Gu Yuexi and Chu Sheng before he declared:

“You are not in a position to question the rules of my Great Xia.”

“What Gu Yuexi said is what I mean as well.”

“The winner of this Three Kingdoms Grand Competition will have permanent control over the Sunken Star Secret Realm!”