Chapter 118: Golden Elephant Imperial Capital

Following the principle of staying low-key and avoiding trouble to prevent any accidents, Xiao Li flew all the way to the capital of the Golden Elephant Empire, Golden Elephant City.

"I heard the Second Prince has already passed the arena trial, becoming the first in the team heading to Departing Seclusion."

"That's natural; with the Crown Prince not appearing, who can rival the Second Prince? The Crown Prince stays to inherit the throne, while the Second Prince goes out to train—our Golden Elephant is truly flourishing day by day."

Golden Elephant City is quite large, but at the moment it is filled everywhere with discussions about the Departing Seclusion Empire; upon arriving here, Xiao Li had already heard about the gathering of geniuses heading to Departing Seclusion.

"May I ask, what's the situation with the arena match?"

The two people talking were startled by his words, seeming surprised at Xiao Li's ignorance, but seeing his extraordinary bearing, they did not dare to be negligent.

"Sir, you may not know; the Emperor himself has summoned geniuses, preparing to select twenty to go to the Departing Seclusion Empire for further study, and the selection method is the arena match."

"That's right," another interjected, "in this arena match, one person defends the platform; if they can win ten consecutive battles without defeat, they can join the team."

"Alas, saying it's easy—all are geniuses; how could one win ten straight battles? Only a Spirit Fighter expert like the Second Prince could easily win."

"Eh, that's wrong; saying it's ten straight battles, those geniuses of the same level would certainly not choose a fight to the death; this match also has rules: if one can fight three levels above and win, they can enter the team—this is also one of the measures to prevent geniuses with short training time from being affected..."

After roughly understanding the situation, Xiao Li thanked them in the direction they pointed and quickly headed to the city center.

……In the center of Golden Elephant City, all buildings have been demolished, leaving only a huge open space serving as the arena, with many seats set up in the distance for spectators to watch.

The Golden Elephant values martial prowess; this is also to display the bravery of Golden Elephant's geniuses to the people of the empire.

"Li, Li Changyang, successfully defended the arena."

The scene fell silent for a moment, then a sound like mountains and seas roaring came.

"I didn't expect Li Changyang to be this strong, basically sweeping all the way."

"Exactly, a Nine-Star Great Fighter Master—truly terrifying."

"After the Second Prince and Zhang Rong, Li Changyang also succeeded; twenty spots have been taken by three, and the competition ahead will only intensify."

Xiao Li frowned listening nearby; if he wanted to go quickly and steadily to Departing Seclusion, joining the Golden Elephant team would naturally be the easiest way, but being an unknown face, it's really not good to draw too much attention—he needs to conserve his strength.

Watching another Nine-Star Great Fighter Master step onto the stage, Xiao Li's eyes flashed; he planned to wait until this person had fought nine matches, then defeat him with the strength of a Six-Star Great Fighter Master.

"Favor Pure Sect, Chu Yun, I seek instruction from everyone."

Chu Yun clasped his hands, his brows bearing deep arrogance; below, there was a moment of silence—another Nine-Star Great Fighter Master, the only Spirit Fighter-level expert besides the Second Prince after his selection—who dares claim they can surely defeat a Nine-Star Great Fighter Master?

Moreover, the bird that sticks out gets shot; it's perfectly fine to let others wear him down first, then step in and reap the rewards—how wonderful.

Seeing the scene silent, Chu Yun's arrogance increased further; the person-in-charge nearby, noticing this, clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction.

"If no one challenges within half an hour, Chu Yun wins and automatically joins the team."

After the person-in-charge finished speaking, some commotion arose below; there were still many hot-blooded people, or some came just to challenge the strong and broaden their horizons.

Three Great Fighter Master-level challengers stepped onto the stage in succession; Chu Yun felt a bit of pressure, but fortunately, after each challenge, a five-minute rest is allowed.

"Next."

Xiao Li glanced around with his peripheral vision; seeing no one dare to move for a moment, he no longer hesitated.

"Wanderer Xiao Li, I come for instruction." Upon hearing this, the people beside Xiao Li turned their heads in shock, wondering if there was still a genius daring to challenge on stage beside them—only after seeing Xiao Li's face did some scratch their heads uncertainly.

Golden Elephant, is there a genius who looks like this? Could he have just recently appeared? I've never heard this name before.

On the stands hidden in the darkness, the Golden Elephant King's gaze instantly focused on Xiao Li.

"Xiao Li, such a familiar name..."

"Your Majesty, recently, the Added Agate Empire..."

The Golden Elephant King was reminded and also recalled this matter: "This name is the same as the person who caused an uproar all over the city with the Added Agate and Exit Cloud Empires."

"However, the Added Agate Empire just finished fighting the Exit Cloud Empire less than half a year ago; they shouldn't appear here, should they?"

The king slightly shook his head: "If he were a proper ruler, he would certainly honestly guard the newly conquered territory, but I've heard this Xiao Li is not old... send someone to investigate, see if any regions have related information on file."

"Yes."

The Guard Captain left, and the Golden Elephant King's gaze turned again to Xiao Li, muttering: "If you really are that Xiao Li, what is your purpose in joining the team? Lightning attribute—let me see your details."

The Golden Elephant King's eyes flashed, a strange color faintly flickering, carrying the mighty aura of the Fighting Sect, causing the stands to tremble slightly……

"Please instruct me."

Displaying the strength of a Six-Star Great Fighter Master, Chu Yun breathed a sigh of relief—good, it's only a Six-Star Great Fighter Master.

"I'll defeat you within twenty moves!"

Chu Yun's eyes flashed; he prepared for a quick victory, also to alert some people, so they wouldn't think he's an easy soft persimmon to pinch.

Chu Yun's sword light flashed; the long sword leapt from its sheath, and with a single strike, the bearing of a Nine-Star Great Fighter Master was fully displayed—such strength truly lives up to the name of genius.

Xiao Li's gaze was calm; a black iron long spear appeared in his hand, taken from who knows where, and with a casual swing he already blocked the long sword's chop.

Chu Yun raised his brow: "Indeed, there's some strength; it's not easy to dare challenge the stage—watch me..."

"Really troublesome."

Xiao Li curled his lip, his right hand gripping the spear exerted force, directly swinging the long sword aside.

Chu Yun staggered backward, his eyes full of disbelief.

Xiao Li's mouth corner twitched—oops, he used too much force; he had only wanted to deflect Chu Yun's long sword, but now the person was pushed back five or six meters.

Seeing Chu Yun still dazed, Xiao Li didn't hesitate; he planted his right foot and slammed the spear's butt hard into Chu Yun's chest, sending him flying tens of meters.

The person-in-charge beside them: ……not bro……you two, who's fighting above their level?

Feeling Xiao Li's pure Six-Star Great Fighter Master aura, the person-in-charge was also dazed.

"Eh…… challenger, Xiao Li wins, with a strength difference of three levels or more over Chu Yun, directly entering the team."

Xiao Li silently put the spear back into his storage ring and walked to the side of Li Changyang's group of three in the distance.

(End of Chapter)