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Chapter 1100: Chapter 1101: The Ice and Fire Spring Eye Elimination System Chapter 1100: Chapter 1101: The Ice and Fire Spring Eye Elimination System Liu Jinshui cursed under his breath as he stored the Space Ring. The thing was completely empty, not even a single hair inside. He had hoped to reason with his little junior brother, but the guy had vanished without a trace. He had been too naive, actually believing his junior brother would stuff money into the Space Ring. He had let his guard down!
“Forget it. If it’s less, it’s less. The wool comes from the sheep, after all. If need be, I’ll just shear a little more wool from other cultivators.”
At the same time.
Elsewhere.
Li Xiaobai walked up near the Ice-Fire Taiji Spring and bent over to sense the dangerous aura within the waters.
“Sixth senior brother, don’t blame your junior. The Immortal Stones in your hand were all just bets, none of it was your own money. To have won them is already a profit. An empty Space Ring won’t cause any loss for senior brother. On the contrary, a Space Ring has its costs. If we really do the math, it’s actually you, sixth senior brother, who shed tears of joy at having profited one Space Ring from me!”
Li Xiaobai muttered to himself.
Dammit, thinking about it that way, it seems like he’s the one at a loss!
Liu Jinshui had definitely been playing the game of getting something for nothing, as all the resources he held were bet by cultivators from various powers. He hadn’t spent a penny of his own money, so when it came down to it, he had actually net profited one Space Ring.
He was the one at a loss, after all!
A senior brother is indeed a senior brother, who might earn less or even not profit, but definitely never loses!
Cultivators preparing to participate in the martial competition gradually gathered around the platform, with bystanders who came to watch the show conscientiously finding seats along the edge, quietly waiting for this clash of dragons and tigers to unfold.
On the elevated seats to each side, powerhouses from various sects took their places.
“I heard from my child that yesterday, the Dragon Race Immortal and the Island Master had a falling out? She publicly denied the pre-arranged agreement and declared she would marry the first place talent of the competition?”
A mighty being inquired.
“Indeed, yesterday all of us received a letter from the Second Elder, stating that in front of our family’s disciples, the Island Master and the Great Elder denied the pre-arranged matter, claiming that on this platform, everything would be based on merit, and it’s yet unclear whose home the flower will fall to.”
An older expert stroked his beard and spoke with a light smile.
“Based on that, if our disciples win first place, wouldn’t we be able to enter into a marriage alliance with Ice Dragon Island?”
“Heh, think of it this way if you like. If, in the end, Ice Dragon Island wants to forcibly alter the results, then it’s they who will be in the wrong. At that point, we might as well do them a favor and, while we’re at it, give them a good thrashing. It’ll also count as a contribution to our respective sects.”
The Sect Elders from various sects laughed heartily, understanding each other without words. Today’s marital competition was essentially a pit that Ice Dragon Island dug for itself.
Although the disciples of Ice Dragon Island who were proud heavenly talents had exceptional strength, the prodigies from the Super Sects were even more tyrannical, nearly demon-like. If it really came down to raw power, ten Long Aotians wouldn’t be enough. And if Ice Dragon Island decided to play dirty tricks and manipulate the outcome, they would seize the opportunity to catch them in the act and extort them ruthlessly.
Thinking of this, the strong experts from the Blood Demon Sect and other Super Sects couldn’t help but smile. This decision to bring their juniors here to dominate the field was indeed the right one. Not only would it augment the prestige of their Super Sects, but it would also allow them to earn a little something extra for their sects. Talk about killing two birds with one stone!
“The Island Master has arrived!”
In the void, several trails of ice condensed, and more than a dozen figures trod through the air. Each step they took in the air turned into an ice flower, splendid yet devastating.
The Island Master was the first to land atop a stone pillar, followed by numerous Elder Zhangs who scattered around in search of elevated platforms and stone pillars to settle down on. They seated themselves cross-legged, like ice crystal statues one after another.
These were the high ranking Elder Zhangs of Ice Dragon Island. Today’s martial contest for a marriage alliance was a major event, so all were in attendance. However, among the Saint Realm experts, only the Island Master, the Great Elder, and the Second Elder numbered three; the rest of the Elder supervisors were probably at the Half-Saint Realm cultivation level.
A sect with three from the Saint Realm and more than ten Half-Saint Strong Experts was a terrifying force wherever it went. No wonder Ice Dragon Island could stand shoulder to shoulder with the various Super Sects; the power it casually displayed was not something ordinary forces could measure up against.
“Greetings, Island Master!”
“Greetings, all Elders!”
The young cultivators below bowed respectfully, daring not to neglect their courtesy.
“There is no need for such formalities. All of you are talented youths from far and wide across the Central Origin Realm, wise and discerning individuals. Your presence here today is an honor for us. According to the Great Elder’s count, there are more than one thousand and seventy participants in this martial contest, a vast number indeed. If everyone were to compete one by one on the stage, even battling for three days and three nights might not yield a result.”
“Therefore, the main focus of today’s first round is elimination. The method slightly differs from platform battles, intended to quickly filter out a batch of cultivators with lesser strength, allowing those who are truly powerful to compete on the same stage.”
The Island Master’s red lips parted slightly as she spoke indifferently.
The cultivators below were puzzled: “May I ask what the method is for the first round, Island Master?”
How can higher and lower ranks be distinguished without stepping onto the stage?
Could it be based on cultivation levels? Will those with lower cultivation levels be directly eliminated? However, that would seem a bit unfair. Prodigies should not be judged by conventional standards. Some geniuses might appear less powerful but are capable of overcoming those above their level, and one should not judge by appearances.
“Have you seen the Ice-Fire Taiji Spring underneath this arena?”
The Island Master pointed with her delicate jade hand towards the Ice-Fire Taiji Diagram and said, “Half of this spring is ice, bone-chillingly cold, its Frost Qi capable of freezing thousands of miles. The other half is fire, its scorching breath able to char everything in the world, incinerating the skies. Ice and fire are places where cultivators of the Dragon Race at the Half-Saint Realm temper the strength of their bodies. Even Half-Saint Realm cultivators could be doomed if slightly careless, and for you, it is even more treacherous.”
“To withstand within the spring, one must endure the baptism of ice or bear the scorching of lava. However, there is also a third path—that is to possess exceptional insight, to see through the Tai Chi Spring Eye and find the balance between Yin and Yang ice and fire, to reach a state of peaceful coexistence.”
“The test for this first challenge is for you to enter the Ice-Fire Spring and endure the baptism of ice and fire. You must last the duration of an incense stick; those who make it to the end will automatically advance. If you’re afraid and dare not enter, that will be considered forfeiture.”
“Life and death are destined within the Ice-Fire Spring, so I hope everyone will make their choices wisely.”
The Island Master introduced the properties of the spring thoroughly and unhurriedly, causing a tremendous shock among the disciples below. Damn, is it going to be this thrilling right from the start?
They had never heard of this additional event before; wasn’t it supposed to be a direct battle on the stage?
Implementing such an elimination round—were they trying to take their lives?
Even from a distance, they could feel the terrifying and dangerous breath emitted by the Ice-Fire Spring. If they were to step into it, they might be extinguished in an instant. This was not something their Heavenly Immortal Realm cultivation could withstand.
The atmosphere on the field fell silent as everyone weighed the pros and cons in their hearts. Only Li Xiaobai’s eyes shone differently: “So that’s how it is, fortune truly favors me. Once inside the spring, at least half of these cultivators will die. By then, their treasure troves will all be mine!”