Chapter 61

Once the dance ended, the whole arena roared with applause!

Luo Chen clapped his hands until they were red; this was Gu Caiyi, the young lady from across the street!

A sense of shared honor!

Murong Qinglian also smiled and clapped, "Caiyi's dancing skills are getting better and better. Just a solo dance is this stunning; I'm afraid her reputation will surpass Miss Xiangxiang's in the future and become completely famous in the Dahe Market."

As for the other spectators, they were equally full of praise.

It is hard to imagine the magnificent effect created by applying magic to dance.

For some cultivators who struggle for cultivation day after day, they might never have seen such a graceful dance in their entire lives.

The white mist gradually dissipated.

Before anyone knew it, a figure was already standing on the Dao-discussing platform.

Wearing a golden robe, his majestic face had cold, stern eyes.

He cupped his hands toward the four directions, "I am Pang Renxiong. Thank you all for attending the opening ceremony of the Dahe Market Dao-discussing platform."

The whole arena fell silent, and for a moment, they didn't know how to react.

It was because that person exuded a monstrous aura, sharp as a sword.

He was a genuine sword cultivator, a Jade Cauldron sword cultivator!

For such a person, a group of low-level cultivators were afraid of offending him, no matter how they reacted.

Pang Renxiong didn't seem to care about others' opinions. After saying a few simple words, he pointed his fingers like a sword, and a burst of magic power struck directly at the giant monument that was a hundred feet tall behind him.

Stimulated by the magic power, the Dao-discussing platform made a rumbling sound.

The power from the great formation drew upon the spiritual veins to spread spiritual energy, thoroughly activating the giant monument.

The three gilded characters "Heaven's Pride Ranking" shone brightly.

Blurred names of people appeared and disappeared, then gradually became clear.

"Core Formation First: Jade Cauldron Sword Sect Ren Pingsheng"

"Foundation Establishment First: Jade Cauldron Sword Sect Lin Qingxuan"

"Qi Refining First: Falling Cloud Sect Han Zheng"

Looking at those three most shining names, the ten thousand spectators in the arena were in an uproar.

Afterward, discussions arose.

Especially for cultivators who had long lived in remote places like the Dahe Market, this was their first time seeing Heaven's Pride figures from the outside world.

They couldn't know how powerful someone who could be hailed as the first in the same realm was.

Then, the next moment, Pang Renxiong's voice sounded again.

"The Dao-discussing platform is open, and the Heaven's Pride Ranking is set. Anyone who intends to contend for the Great Dao can come up to the platform to discuss the Dao and leave their name on the ranking."

"Each winner can obtain a designated item from the loser as a trophy, and also receive an appearance fee corresponding to their realm."

"For those with higher rankings, our Jade Cauldron Sword Sect will also bestow generous rewards during the annual settlement."

"Rogue cultivators can also compete. If their performance is outstanding, they can even join our Jade Cauldron Sword Sect and receive the same treatment as sect disciples."

Under his introduction, everyone understood the Dao-discussing platform better.

Likewise, they also knew the function of that Heaven's Pride Ranking.

If one used the Spirit Eye Technique, they could look through the Heaven's Pride Ranking to check the hidden battle records of those who left their names on the list.

Many people subconsciously checked it, and then let out exclamations.

Luo Chen was also very curious about what kind of person could be called the Qi Refining First.

Therefore, he specifically looked at the battle record of that Falling Cloud Sect's Han Zheng.

And upon looking, he gasped.

"Thirty-two battles at the same level, with no defeats."

"Participated in Foundation Establishment battles, three wins and five losses."

"If such a person isn't the Qi Refining First, who else could be called the first?"

While he was marveling, Mi Shuhua, who was sitting in the center, shook his head and sighed softly.

"We cultivators cultivate and contend for longevity. This act of only claiming supremacy through combat power is somewhat leaning toward the path of demons."

Luo Chen blinked, and the excitement in his heart subsided quite a bit.

Too much fighting really affects a cultivator's cultivation; in the long run, it is not conducive to longevity.

However, there was another interpretation.

For rogue cultivators, this thing could also be considered a path for upward mobility.

As long as one makes a name for themselves and shows their style, they can not only get rewards but are also very likely to be noticed by major sects.

If one can join a sect, perhaps they can get rid of the predicament of being a rogue cultivator, and from then on have a sect background and guidance from experts.

At worst, joining a cultivation family and becoming a guest elder is better than cultivating alone.

Of course, the premise is to have outstanding combat power.

Pang Renxiong did not stay on the platform for long; as a Core Formation True Person, he announced the start of the opening ceremony.

One prepared program after another was performed in succession.

Among them, the three programs of Foundation Establishment cultivators dueling against second-tier demonic beasts were simply blood-boiling.

It is said that in the future, the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect will also specifically capture some first-tier and second-tier demonic beasts to serve as opponents for cultivators.

If one adds the prisoners who are constantly increasing in the Red Pillar Prison.

There were quite a few combat programs in the early stages of the Dao-discussing platform's development.

As long as it continues to operate and cultivate a warlike atmosphere among cultivators, a place like the Dao-discussing platform will definitely be able to earn spirit stones.

While watching the programs, Luo Chen was also observing the expressions of the surrounding Po Shan Gang members.

Although they were also amazed by those blood-pumping programs, there was still a reservation in their expressions.

Sure enough, one's own people are most concerned with their own affairs.

And this own affair was the final grand finale of today's opening ceremony.

The Eighteen Death Duels!

A familiar figure rode a flying sword onto the Dao-discussing platform.

Miao Zhen, an outer sect deacon of the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect, now the Pavilion Master of the Jade Cauldron Sword Pavilion.

An old acquaintance; he was the one who came forward to introduce both sides for the previous programs.

This time, his appearance on the stage also announced that the final, and also the bloodiest, program was about to begin.

"The Dahe Market's Po Shan Gang and the Da Jiang Gang have some minor conflicts, and today they will use the Dao-discussing platform to decide the winner. All fellow Daoists, please bear witness."

"Each gang will send nine people. Below Foundation Establishment, there are no restrictions on methods."

"Unlike regular Dao discussions, this battle is decided solely by life and death!"

"Hehe, in the future, if you all have any conflicts, you can also contact our sect's Dao-discussing platforms in various markets and large cities; we will definitely help you arrange them properly."

After a small promotion, Miao Zhen's expression became solemn.

"Now, the first battle begins."

"Po Shan Gang's Han Dang versus Da Jiang Gang's Min Longyu."

After speaking, he withdrew from the Dao-discussing platform.

On both sides of the huge stone platform, two figures slowly emerged, and a light shield containing massive spiritual energy, like an inverted large bowl, directly sealed the stone platform.

Only the winner can walk off the Dao-discussing platform.

In the stands, the members of the two gangs no longer had any reservations and cheered loudly for their respective members.

Especially the people from the Po Shan Gang; they were most familiar with Han Dang, and their shouting was earth-shattering.

"Hall Master Han, kill him!"

"Kill that person, the Heart-Devouring Tiger is invincible!"

The outside noise could not affect the people inside at all.

The two looked at each other, didn't waste words, and each used their own methods.

The battle broke out instantly!

In the stands, Luo Chen stared fixedly at the direction of the battle; he was very curious about what methods these late-stage Qi Refining cultivators used to fight enemies.

He had also specifically learned about the name of the Heart-Devouring Tiger, Han Dang.

The Po Shan Gang's seven major halls each had a late-stage Qi Refining cultivator sitting in them.

Over the years, the cultivators of the Dahe Market had also made many evaluations of these seven people.

Among them, Han Dang was the one with the highest realm and the most ruthless methods among the Seven Tigers.

Having him fight the first battle shows how much Mi Shuhua trusts him.

However, as soon as the battle started, the situation exceeded everyone's expectations.

That Min Longyu, who didn't know where he came from, was actually a formation master.

He first leisurely sacrificed a defensive talisman, and then threw formation flags in all directions.

Han Dang attacked the defensive talisman repeatedly, making the light shield shake, but it didn't affect the opponent at all.

He turned to destroy those formation flags; with his methods, dozens of flags were destroyed in the blink of an eye.

Just when he thought the overall situation was settled and was about to turn back to break that turtle shell,

A sudden change occurred.

The broken formation flags emitted golden light, and hundreds of golden blades crisscrossed, beginning to constantly slaughter him.

Han Dang also deployed his own defensive magic tool, but amidst those golden blades, he was merely struggling to survive.

Everyone knew that it wouldn't be long before he couldn't hold on.

Mi Shuhua's kind smile disappeared; his face was as gloomy as water as he looked toward where the Da Jiang Gang was.

Coincidentally, Wang Haichao also looked over.

"Is this also a person from your Da Jiang Gang?"

"Brother Mi, didn't you already know? Why act like you can't afford to lose?"

"Hmph, who wins and who loses is not yet known!"

That's what he said, but on the Dao-discussing platform, Han Dang's heart-wrenching screams made his eyelids twitch.

Torn to pieces, flesh and blood flying everywhere.

This was the end of the once-famous Heart-Devouring Tiger.

The hundreds of Po Shan Gang members were silent.

In contrast, the whole arena was filled with excited shouts like a tsunami.

The joys and sorrows of people are not the same after all.

Luo Chen sat there, also feeling his scalp tingle.

Han Dang's Great Perfection of Qi Refining realm was not fake; a high-grade flying sword, a high-grade defensive magic tool, and abundant magic power could be called a solid foundation.

There was no fault to be found in his combat methods either.

However, in that strange battle, except for the initial advantage, he had almost no power to fight back afterward.

Is this the power of a formation master?

While he was sighing, he saw Murong Qinglian next to him, her ten fingers tightly clenched together.