Chapter 783: The Competition for the Grand Banner Leader

Today's Qingming Training Grounds appeared unusually lively.

Not only were all four deans of the Qingming Institute present, but even Li Li Qingpeng, Li Li Jinpan, and Zhao Zhao Xuanming, the chief deans of the other three institutes, had come over as well, making this Qingming Training Grounds the focal point of the entire Dragon Fang Mountain Range in an instant.

And this was only on the surface; in the shadows, who knew how many gazes were watching, and even some of the higher-ups from the other four branches were using special methods to spy on this place.

Normally speaking, a mere competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader could never possibly attract the attention of so many higher-ups from the Li Li Tianwang branch, but who could blame them when the situation this time was a little special...

This was the first battle since Li Luo's return to the Li Li Tianwang branch in which he would truly reveal his own strength and methods.

Although Li Luo's performance in the Sha Mo Cave was quite outstanding, when all was said and done, that was not a power belonging to himself, and moreover, in the future, regardless of who it was, they would eventually leave the position of the Twenty Banners.

Only one's own strength is the real thing.

Therefore, many people wanted to see just how much of the brilliance of his father, who had once stunned the entire Li Li Tianwang branch, this Li Luo, who had returned from the Outer Shenzhou, actually possessed.

On the west side of the Qingming Training Grounds, there was a massive training field.

This place was abuzz with noise; all eight thousand members of the Qingming Banner had gathered, and even the banner leaders of the other three banners had come here under the lead of Li Li Jingtao, Li Li Fengyi, and that Deng Deng Fengxian.

On the high platform on the left side of the training field, the various deans sat high, and since today's matter was ultimately a competition of the Qingming Institute, deans like Zhong Zhong Yushi and Li Li Rouyun sat in the main seats, while chief deans from other institutes like Zhao Zhao Xuanming, Li Li Qingpeng, and Li Li Jinpan sat to the side.

Li Li Jingzhe did not appear, because his status was after all too high; for a mere competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader, there was really no need for him to show his face, and moreover, showing up like this to display his regard for Li Luo might not necessarily be a good thing for Li Luo, and the latter might likewise not hope for such a thing.

However, the deans present all knew in their hearts that with Li Li Jingzhe's abilities, he must certainly be watching every movement here under circumstances that were difficult for others to detect.

In the training field, the atmosphere was boiling, and as time passed, Zhong Zhong Yushi stood up, raised his palm, and the boiling voices in the field quickly subsided.

Zhong Zhong Yushi wore a gentle smile and said: "I didn't expect that an ordinary competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader would actually attract so many people; our Qingming Institute hasn't been this lively in a long time."

"Alright, I won't say much more nonsense. Within the Qingming Banner, the position of Grand Banner Leader has never been decided, but a flock of dragons without a head is not a good thing, so today, this position should also have its candidate decided."

"According to the rules, for the position of Grand Banner Leader, the banner leaders of all five divisions within the banner are qualified to compete."

"

His gaze was cast toward the very front of the five divisions' members of the Qingming Banner, and he said: "Those who wish to compete may step onto the stage."

When his voice fell, many gazes were cast toward the position at the very front of the five divisions, where the five division banner leaders were located.

However, the banner leaders of the second, third, and fourth divisions all had expressionless faces, without any movement, because they all knew in their hearts that the position of Grand Banner Leader was not something they could lay their hands on. Before Li Luo appeared, everyone knew that the position of Grand Banner Leader would certainly belong to Zhong Ling; the latter was merely waiting for the time of the Grand Banner Leader competition to arrive, and then he would be able to take the position as a matter of course.

.... But no one had expected that just as Zhong Ling was about to take the position, a Li Luo would suddenly appear out of nowhere.

Although Li Luo's own strength at the Sha Palace Realm was somewhat surprising, his special status made him a strong competitor for the position of Grand Banner Leader.

Coupled with the achievements Li Luo had led the Fifth Division to obtain over the past two months, which everyone had witnessed, this showed that Li Luo was not only his status; his own talent was likewise not to be underestimated.

Therefore, in this competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader, only Zhong Ling and Li Luo were the main characters. If they were unwise enough to go up and show off, they would only be asking for trouble.

When they showed no movement, Zhong Ling, who was located at the front of the First Division, took a step forward, and his figure shot onto the stone platform like an arrow, his body as straight as a spear, with a sharp glint revealed in his eyes.

"Zhong Ling of the First Division of the Qingming Banner, wishes to compete for the position of Grand Banner Leader!" His deep voice also rang out accordingly.

The banner members on the First Division's side immediately erupted in cheers, cheering on their own banner leader.

On the Fifth Division's side, Li Luo stretched his body.

"Banner Leader, good luck!" Zhao Zhao Yanzhi revealed a charming and enchanting smile toward Li Luo. Today's her wore a purple satin skirt, displaying her own sexy and fiery curves to the fullest; she in the field was like a gorgeously blooming peony, attracting quite a few gazes that came over subtly.

She, however, turned a blind eye to those gazes, and instead leaned close to Li Luo, and said with a chuckle by his ear: "Banner Leader, if you win today, perhaps I can give you a little benefit tonight."

Some gazes, upon seeing Zhao Zhao Yanzhi and Li Luo in such a state, had rather peculiar looks. This great beauty famous throughout the four banners of the Dragon Fang Branch had always maintained her distance from everyone in the past, yet now she was acting so intimately with Li Luo—could it be that she had already latched onto this thigh?

Such teasing words from a charming and enchanting beauty would generally make ordinary men unable to restrain themselves, their minds wandering, but Li Luo's expression remained unmoved, and he said: "It's a good thing my fiancée isn't here, otherwise for you saying these words, I suspect you might be in mortal danger."

Zhao Zhao Yanzhi pursed her lips and said: "I maintain serious doubts as to whether the goddess-like fiancée you speak of in your words, Banner Leader, truly exists."

He harbors grave doubts as to whether his wife truly exists."

Li Luo smiled, gave her a meaningful look, and said: "I won't bother with your move of using me as a shield. I've said it before: as long as you loyally do things for me, you will naturally be one of my people."

"And since you don't like contact with the opposite sex, there's no need to deliberately act like this on normal days. I don't want to wait until you go back and hear words of secret resentment and disgust again."

Zhao Zhao Yanzhi's charming face stiffened slightly, and she said evasively: "Banner Leader is really quite perceptive."

Li Luo didn't really have any intention of blaming her. Zhao Zhao Yanzhi had grown up in that kind of environment and experienced a great deal; these unconscious little gestures were only because she lacked some sense of security in her heart, attempting to borrow his status to display some deterrent force to the outside, lest anyone covet her.

"Actually, regarding the Banner Leader, I don't feel the same disgust as toward other men..." Zhao Zhao Yanzhi continued to argue.

"?? Then that really is my honor."

Li Luo smiled, then without saying more nonsense to her, a flash of Lei Guang suddenly appeared beneath his feet, and when his figure reappeared, he was already standing on the platform, opposite Zhong Ling.

"The banner leader of the Fifth Division, Li Luo, also wishes to contend for this Grand Banner Leader," Li Luo said slowly.

Zhong Ling stared at Li Luo with cold eyes and said lightly: "Banner Leader Li Luo, your talent is beyond doubt, but you are too impatient. If you could endure for another half year, I'm afraid I would have no choice but to hand over the position of Grand Banner Leader."

"My time is precious; wasting half a year, that price is too heavy," Li Luo smiled and said.

He wanted to rise within the Dragon Fang Branch, and it was imperative for him to have the Qingming Banner in his hands. Only by mastering this force as soon as possible could he accomplish more, and at the same time secure more opportunities for himself.

Half a year's time might not have too great an impact for others, but for him, it was an unbearable price.

Seeing that persuasion was ineffective, a hint of viciousness inevitably surfaced in Zhong Ling's eyes, and he said expressionlessly: "Then I really want to see, Banner Leader Li Luo, exactly what you intend to rely on to snatch the position of Grand Banner Leader from my hands with the strength of the Sha Palace Realm."

And at this moment, on the high platform, Zhong Zhong Yushi looked at the two who had taken the field, and then, amid the many expectant gazes, waved his hand, and his vigorous voice resounded throughout the entire field.

"This competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader of the Qingming Banner is participated in by Zhong Ling, banner leader of the First Division, and Li Luo, banner leader of the Fifth Division."

"It is hoped that the two will each give their full effort and reveal the caliber of our Qingming Banner."

"Begin."

With the fall of the last sentence, this competition for the position of Grand Banner Leader of the Qingming Banner drew open its curtain.

And the atmosphere in the field also suddenly boiled over.

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