Chapter 162: I Am Ye Liangchen of the Exploding Heaven Gang

"Please line up to enter the arena on your own. The formation will randomly teleport you to a martial arts stage to match you with a suitable opponent!"

That eunuch stood in front of the Golden Bell Hall and shouted sharply, his voice resounding through most of the Imperial Palace!

"Defeat three opponents in this round to win! The requirements are as follows..."

As the eunuch's voice fell, he suddenly waved his large hand.

Whoosh!

A wisp of rosy brilliance suddenly shot into the sky, turning into an Imperial Edict above the Imperial Palace, with dense golden characters displayed before everyone.

"One: Those who do not win all three rounds will be eliminated!"

"Two: You cannot use the same type of weapon in all three rounds!"

"Three: You cannot harm the opponent's life!"

"Wow!"

The whole arena was in an uproar, and everyone was shocked. These requirements seemed a bit harsh!

Except for the third condition, the first two conditions were truly difficult for most people.

Three rounds of fighting, and you can't use the same weapon, and you can't lose a single one—the requirements for martial arts were too high!

Most of the people present were sword cultivators. Besides sword techniques, perhaps saber techniques could be slightly mastered, but apart from sabers and swords, only bare hands remained!

And some cultivators who specialized in spear techniques or staff techniques were simply stunned; it was very difficult for them to gather three types of weapons!

However, some scholars and a few sect disciples were strategizing and confident!

Scholars had many choices: a brush, a sword, plus a painting scroll, all could become weapons.

And disciples from major sects were involved in various weapon martial arts. Sword techniques, saber techniques, staff techniques, etc., were all foundations that sect disciples needed to build before practicing techniques, so this group of people was not panicked at all!

"Hehe, it's clearly intended to eliminate those scattered cultivators!"

Xu Que sneered in his heart. Setting such rules was clearly aimed at those scattered cultivators with weak foundations, using this to weed out the weak!

And when it came to foundations, Xu Que was probably the trashiest one present. He hadn't learned any sword or saber techniques, and the two techniques "Flame Splitting Wave Devouring Ruler" and "Six Harmonies Wandering Body Ruler" both had to be driven by True Essence power.

So simply put, leaving aside True Essence power, besides his physical body being stronger than others, Xu Que had no advantage at all in terms of martial arts!

"Brother, may I ask if you have seen Li Bai of the Exploding Heaven Gang?"

At this time, a familiar voice came from beside Xu Que.

Turning his head to look, he saw that guy Tang Liufeng was asking a scholar!

The scholar shook his head repeatedly and replied: "Many people are looking for him today, but unfortunately, so far, I haven't heard of anyone seeing him. I'm afraid that talented scholar won't come!"

"Sigh, many thanks!" Tang Liufeng sighed regretfully and continued to walk over.

Xu Que was amused. What is this guy looking for me for?

Immediately, he took a step forward, blocking Tang Liufeng's path, and said in a deep voice: "Brother, may I ask, what business do you have with my brother?"

Tang Liufeng was stunned and couldn't recognize Xu Que, who was covered by a black robe, and said in surprise: "May I ask who you are?"

"I am Ye Liangchen of the Exploding Heaven Gang, Li Bai is my brother!" Xu Que lowered his voice and replied, deciding to mess with Tang Liufeng. He had just randomly pulled out another name when he registered.

Unexpectedly, after Tang Liufeng heard this, he was overjoyed and exclaimed: "Great, Brother Liangchen, may I ask if you have a way to find Brother Li Bai? I have urgent business to find him!"

"What for?"

"It's about Lady Ya... uh, wait, I don't know if you can prove that you know Brother Li Bai? Otherwise, I cannot tell you about this matter!" Tang Liufeng said halfway, suddenly reacting, looking at Xu Que vigilantly.

When Xu Que heard that the matter actually had to do with Lady Ya, and seeing Tang Liufeng's anxious appearance just now, his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that something happened to Lady Ya? That shouldn't be possible!

"Tang Bohu, look clearly at who I am!"

Xu Que took off his hood and quickly put it back on!

It was only for an instant, but Tang Liufeng still saw Xu Que's appearance clearly, and his eyes widened instantly: "Brother Li... how did you..."

"No time, hurry... forget it! There's no car to take here. Stop talking nonsense and hurry up and tell me what's going on!" Xu Que interrupted.

Tang Liufeng's expression froze, he scanned his surroundings vigilantly, then leaned close to Xu Que's side and whispered: "It is said that after the Fire Emperor learned of your deeds, he personally summoned Lady Ya. As a result, I don't know what happened, but last night several experts from the palace appeared and confined the Daming Lake Villa! Lady Ya and a group of book boys were all placed under house arrest inside!"

"Oh? Then how do you know?"

Xu Que couldn't help but frown. How could the Fire Emperor place Lady Ya under house arrest because of his own affairs? Could it be that he heard the three words "Exploding Heaven Gang"?

Tang Liufeng lowered his voice and said: "Before the villa was confined, a book boy secretly swam out from the bottom of the lake and brought Lady Ya's message to the inn to find you, but you weren't there. I happened to run into him, and that book boy also knew me, so he entrusted me to find you!"

"What did Lady Ya say?" Xu Que's expression froze, and he asked.

Tang Liufeng's expression was strange as he uttered two words: "Save me!"

Xu Que was stunned.

Lady Ya is under house arrest and is asking me for help? Damn it, could there be some earth-shattering conspiracy in this?

"Brother Li, you must be careful. To be honest, at the banquet that day, I noticed that Lady Ya's gaze toward you was different. I'm afraid the Fire Emperor also discovered this point, which is why he placed her under house arrest! It's better if you don't wade into these muddy waters!" At this time, Tang Liufeng reminded him in a low voice again.

A flash of white light crossed Xu Que's mind. Recalling his impression of Lady Ya in the past and combining it with Tang Liufeng's words, he immediately understood what was going on!

Lady Ya revered the late emperor's last wish and kept her chastity for the "Fire God." She must remain a maiden for her whole life. Otherwise, once she lost her chastity, it was said that the entire Fire Origin Kingdom would lose the Fire God's protection.

The Fire Emperor probably saw that Lady Ya had developed worldly feelings, which is why he specifically placed her under house arrest!

Then, the people looking for "Li Bai" outside might not just be those scholars; there should also be many experts from the palace!

Thinking of this, the corners of Xu Que's mouth couldn't help but rise in a cold sneer. He wasn't surprised at all by the Fire Emperor's methods!

Although this was the art of an emperor, doing what one must in one's position, Xu Que didn't care about that much. Since you messed with me, I will definitely take revenge.

"Uh, Brother Li, what are your plans now? You don't really want to save her, do you? Don't be impulsive, you absolutely cannot go." Seeing Xu Que suddenly silent, Tang Liufeng hurriedly advised.

A sharp glint flashed in Xu Que's eyes, and he smiled faintly: "Calm down, how could I be so impulsive? Lady Ya is only under house arrest, so there's no need to rush to save her. Today, I'll have a good time first!"

"Have a good time?" Tang Liufeng was stunned.

Before he could react, Xu Que had already stepped forward and walked toward the trial grounds.

Tang Liufeng's eyes widened instantly.

Damn it, you... you want to participate in the martial arts competition? ===== CHAPTER 163 =====