PDLP Chapter 429 Two in a row, three in a row, enter the building to claim the prize.
Chapter 429 Two in a row, three in a row, enter the building to claim the prize.
This girl, whose cultivation level was not outstanding, was able to defeat the red-robed cultivator with considerable strength so easily, which was beyond everyone's expectations.
This is especially true for those who know a little about the Yang family's background.
In the past, Tianhuo Island was at its zenith. Its power, though not as great as that of a first-rate sect, was certainly not comparable to that of a second-rate sect.
Venerable Qianyan widely spread the fire magic and set up the Blazing Fire Tower to share the extraordinary fire, which made Tianhuo Island even more transcendent and highly respected.
Although Tianhuo Island is now a thing of the past, the Yang family members who remained there still hold a formidable position thanks to their former heritage.
Yang Can and the rest of the Yang family members attended the Heroes' Gathering with the intention of gaining fame and profit, and would never intentionally let the team win.
However, the facts speak for themselves.
How did he lose?
Everyone was filled with doubts and couldn't figure it out, but the disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion cheered and waved their arms excitedly, shouting Chu Lengyu's name.
Their faces beamed with pride and joy; Chu Lengyu's victory was their shared honor.
"It was just a lucky win, what's there to brag about?" One of the spectators dismissed the victory as worthless.
“That’s right, it was just luck.” Another cultivator chimed in, his eyes flashing with contempt. “How could a girl at the early stage of Foundation Establishment compare to a cultivator at the mid stage of Foundation Establishment like me, let alone defeat her?”
The murmurs rose and fell, as noisy as mosquitoes in summer.
However, amidst this turmoil, Chu Lengyu remained calm and unmoved. She gently lowered her eyes, her watery gaze devoid of any ripples.
The best response is not to indulge in momentary verbal sparring, but to prove everything with strength.
At this moment, she stood quietly on the ring, waiting for the next challenger to arrive.
Before long, a burly cultivator leaped onto the arena.
He was also at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, clad in cyan armor, with a pair of giant hammers gleaming coldly in his hands, and roared menacingly, "Let me weigh you and see just how much you're worth!"
With the referee's signal, the competition officially began.
The blue-armored cultivator instantly transformed into a raging beast, wielding his giant hammer and charging towards Chu Lengyu. Each strike carried terrifying power, as if it would shatter the arena to pieces.
However, faced with this storm-like attack, Chu Lengyu felt that the opponent was too clumsy. She could dodge it even with her eyes closed, because the whistling wind generated by the giant hammer was enough to warn her to avoid it.
She subtly shifted her body, skillfully dodging each devastating blow that could destroy a city, and delivering a precise counterattack when her opponent was exhausted.
After several exchanges, the blue-armored cultivator was exhausted, and his attacks gradually became disorganized.
He grew increasingly anxious, but Chu Lengyu remained calm and composed.
Finally, she found her opponent's weakness, and thrust out her sword, striking the blue-armored cultivator's wrist squarely.
With a clang, the giant hammer flew out of his hand, and the blue-armored cultivator staggered, too weak to fight any longer, and announced his defeat.
The referee announced loudly, "Chu Lengyu of Hundred Swords Pavilion wins twice!"
The crowd erupted in another uproar.
Chu Lengyu's two consecutive victories prompted many cultivators to begin seriously observing her fighting style, trying to glean some insights from it.
The third match was fast approaching.
This time, Chu Lengyu's opponent was a cultivator who was skilled in wind magic.
He was thin and had a sharp glint in his eyes.
With a wave of his hand, a gust of wind howled and swept towards Chu Lengyu.
Is it fast? It might be fast for others, but for her it's nothing special.
Unpredictable and elusive, she always manages to discern her opponent's every intention, cleverly deflecting the sharp wind blades and launching a counterattack.
The spell consumed a great deal of energy, and the wind-elemental cultivator's attacks gradually became powerless.
Finally, Chu Lengyu's sword tip gently grazed the cultivator's robe, cutting a tattered piece of cloth from his chest, signaling the end of the contest.
The referee announced again: "Chu Lengyu wins!"
The gaze directed at her now held a more scrutinizing quality, as if wondering who this young girl really was.
Three fights, three wins.
According to the rules of the Heroes' Gathering, Chu Lengyu received 30,000 low-grade spirit stones and was qualified to enter the Myriad Star Alliance Building to select one treasure.
As she stepped off the stage, the disciples of the Hundred Swords Pavilion rushed forward to congratulate her, and a smile finally appeared on her face.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Chu Lengyu walked towards the Wanxing Alliance building.
When we first arrived on the island, we only saw it from afar, but the closer we got, the more we realized how magnificent this vermilion pavilion was.
This building has eighteen floors, with upturned eaves and a beautiful outline. It is made of reddish-brown wood, with golden bells hanging under the eaves. The roof is topped with an eight-treasure pyramidal spire and a glazed finial.
After examining the building, Chu Lengyu had a strange expression. It seemed that the building was a hybrid of everything, but in the end, it was neither ancient nor modern, neither Taoist nor Buddhist.
Of course, from another perspective, you can find connections on either side and guard against either side.
She looked up at the plaque above the door and saw the four characters "八方来财" (meaning "wealth comes from all directions") written in vigorous and powerful strokes, symbolizing abundant wealth. She smiled slightly and continued to approach.
Because it had not yet opened for business, the entrance was unusually quiet.
Only one person stood guard at the entrance, carefully checking the identities of passersby.
Chu Lengyu took out the wooden identification badge that was exclusive to the arena competition and handed it over.
The man took the wooden plaque, examined it carefully, and after confirming that she was a person of the Three Victories, he smiled and nodded, indicating that she could pass.
Stepping into this vermilion building, the space suddenly opens up.
Originally, from the outside, the first floor looked dozens or even hundreds of feet wide, but once inside, it was discovered that the space inside was so vast that the ceiling was also invisible.
The shelves and the customers seem as insignificant as ants in comparison.
Chu Lengyu was startled and secretly marveled at the Wanxing Alliance's grand scale, having set up a branch building in an independent small world.
No wonder the guards were so lax.
Once you enter this building, you're no longer in control of your own destiny.
The powerful and influential Wanxing Alliance must have already prepared everything. For them, breaking talismans and boundary-breaking talismans are just toys here.
Just as she was marveling at this, a lady in a purple dress came forward, smiling, and bowed respectfully to her.
Why are they called ladies-in-waiting instead of maids?
Because she came out of a painting of court ladies at the entrance.
Spirits, ghosts, monsters, and other creatures each have their own categories, and this woman is the spirit in the painting.
This was the first time Chu Lengyu had ever seen a spirit or monster, so she couldn't help but take a few more glances. This lady in the purple dress had no flaws whatsoever; her eyes were lively and she looked exactly like a real person.
She was quiet and elegant; standing there, she was like a living portrait of a lady. Her scholarly air was so strong that it was impossible to ignore, and one could tell at a glance that she was a woman of great talent and literary ability.
If Chu Lengyu hadn't witnessed her falling from the painting, she would never have known her background.
Needless to say, the painting of court ladies at the entrance was a small "surprise" for the Myriad Stars Alliance.
Chu Lengyu, being a "country bumpkin," was indeed surprised, but at the same time felt even more pleased.
The vast universe has only just begun to unfold before her.