Chapter 411: A Good Man Doesn't Fight a Woman

He Pingsheng's gaze swept over the Qi kingdom's side.

The leading Shen Transformation elder from the Qi kingdom did not come, but all twelve disciples were present.

Ten competitors, two substitutes.

Besides these twelve, there was one more person.

He knew this person—it was the man with streaks of gray at his temples, Long Yuan Dao Ren.

He was far too familiar to him.

As He Pingsheng looked at Long Yuan Dao Ren, Long Yuan Dao Ren's gaze turned toward him.

The two locked eyes for two breaths, then each looked away.

At this moment, Wang Dun and Xiao Xuan also stepped out of the formation.

Wang Dun wore a triumphant expression, while Xiao Xuan looked furious and dejected.

The female Nascent Soul official in charge of the contest now spoke: "The match on Platform One between Qi and Shinv Kingdom has concluded. I declare the first round won by Shinv Kingdom!"

"Wang Dun, I ask you—will you continue your challenge, or will you fight tomorrow?"

"If you choose to continue, you will have half an incense stick's time to rest!"

"After recuperating, you may proceed to the second round!"

The woman looked at Wang Dun.

Wang Dun raised his hand: "Continue!"

"Good…" The woman smiled faintly at Wang Dun and waved: "Rest then!"

Having said this, she turned to the Qi kingdom's side: "Prepare the second contestant from Qi!"

"The match will begin after half an incense stick!"

Wang Dun pulled out an unknown elixir and swallowed one pill.

After half an incense stick, he returned to the platform.

This time, his opponent was Qi's second contestant, also at Golden Core Level Twelve, Golden Core Passage.

His combat strength was formidable; because Xiao Xuan had suffered defeat earlier, he struck first, pressing Wang Dun with three consecutive attacks.

Wang Dun's strength ultimately surpassed his; after three moves, the tide turned.

A few more exchanges followed, and Wang Dun won.

Wang Dun had now won two matches in a row, yet the other three formation barriers had yet to determine a victor!

"Continue!" After resting half an incense stick, Wang Dun stepped out and fought again!

He fought four matches straight.

The Qi kingdom could no longer hold out.

"Qi concedes!" Long Yuan's face was grim beyond measure.

He rose to his feet and declared Qi's surrender.

Qi's surrender meant they lost the entire match.

The remaining six disciples would not compete.

The contest between Shinv Kingdom and Qi was now over.

He knew his side stood no chance against Wang Dun, so surrendering now preserved strength for the next major round.

Ten days from now, Qi's next major round would face Liang Kingdom.

"Let's go…"

Long Yuan, face dark, led all Qi cultivators away, returning directly to their villa.

In the great hall, no one spoke.

Long Yuan fixed his gaze on Xiao Xuan.

Xiao Xuan said: "I was tricked by that bastard Wang Dun…"

"If I had another chance, I'd defeat him!"

"You won't defeat him," Long Yuan shook his head. "He is the one with great fortune—when we tested fortune in Dingxiang County, it was confirmed: he possesses Nine Dragon Fortune."

"Even under Cengcengfengsuo in the imperial prison, he escaped—imagine his methods!"

"Don't lose heart… hahaha…"

"It's normal you can't beat him!"

Long Yuan walked over and patted Xiao Xuan's shoulder: "So you lost one match—what of it?"

"Once we win the next seven matches, we'll still rank among the top!"

"By the way!" Long Yuan's expression turned serious. "The match against Liang Kingdom in ten days is the most critical…"

"We must win. No room for defeat!"

Not all nations had wagers between them.

But Qi and Liang had wagered an entire commandery—this stake was enormous. There were also other disputes.

"Don't worry," Xiao Xuan said. "Next time Liang sends someone up, I'll sweep them all away by myself… hahaha…"

"Liang has no one left—they've sent up a Golden Core Level Six fool as their representative!"

He thought of He Pingsheng.

Long Yuan thought of He Pingsheng too: "He Pingsheng is crafty—but he always relies on external tools and tricks!"

"Without talismans and magic treasures, his combat power would plummet!"

"Especially that Heaven-Deficient Spear—he won't be able to use it this time!"

"Stay alert, but don't worry too much!"

…

After watching the first day's matches, He Pingsheng did not return.

He stayed daily in his small pavilion, meditating, swallowing pills, refining the Dao.

He made good use of every fragment of time.

Watching the matches on the platforms served little purpose for He Pingsheng.

Ten days passed quickly.

Finally, the match between Qi and Liang arrived.

"Let's go!"

Zhen Yu Lao Zu led the group to the platforms for the second time.

This time, Qi and Liang fought on Platform Four.

Shinv Kingdom had a bye.

Though Shinv Kingdom had a bye, Wang Dun came anyway.

He ambled over with a grin and sat beside He Pingsheng: "Young brother… how's your confidence?"

He Pingsheng said: "I'm tenth in order—technically, I won't fight until the tenth day."

"Not necessarily!"

"Hahaha…" Wang Dun said. "Xiao Xuan isn't weak—he's second only to me. Aside from me, no one else can beat him on this platform."

"If he wins your first match and keeps challenging…"

"Then… you might be up today!"

He Pingsheng nodded: "There's a chance."

"Wait and see."

Still, it seemed unlikely Xiao Xuan could challenge ten opponents in a row.

He'd need replenishment, wouldn't he?

"All contestants for today's matches, enter your designated platforms and begin!"

The female Nascent Soul official spoke, then revealed the platform signs.

Xiao Xuan was the first to enter Platform Four.

Tian Jia Shen looked nervous, but still stepped onto Platform Four.

"Hmm… who do you think will win?" Liang Huaqiu, sitting beside them, suddenly turned to He Pingsheng. She seemed even more tense than Tian Jia Shen, who had just entered.

He Pingsheng said: "I don't know… but I hope Tian Jia Shen wins."

"Unlikely," Wang Dun shook his head. "I think it'll be Xiao Xuan."

"Shut up!" Liang Huaqiu glared at Wang Dun. "I didn't ask you!"

"Heh…" Wang Dun grinned. "Little miss, you're awfully rude… hahaha… Young brother, I remember you're married—when did you pick up another woman?"

"I told you to shut up!" Liang Huaqiu finally flew into a rage, leaping to her feet.

"Alright, alright…" Wang Dun said. "A good man doesn't fight a woman—I'll shut up, I'll shut up…"