Chapter 48

Ten Camps Competition.

Under the leadership of the Third Camp and the Fourth Camp.

Several camps began to launch a siege against the Second Camp's Combat Soldiers.

And the Second Camp's Combat Soldiers did not yield, resisting the siege of several camps with their own strength.

Although the Second Camp remained slightly at a disadvantage, the situation was much better than the Generals had initially imagined.

On the Generals' seats.

Beside Guan Shan, several camp heads from other camps looked at Guan Shan with fake smiles.

"Lao Guan, you've really hidden a big trick from us."

"Indeed, after three days apart, one must look at you anew; the Second Camp's performance far exceeded my expectations."

"Looks like I should congratulate you early on securing your position in the Second Camp."

Upon hearing these words that were practically pouring oil on the fire, the Third Camp's chief instructor Li Kai and the Fourth Camp's chief instructor Du Heng couldn't help but look resentful.

If the Second Camp performs poorly, they are the ones most likely to take over its position.

Therefore, this operation is also jointly led by them to deal with the Second Camp.

If the Second Camp secures its position, their schemes will be like drawing water with a bamboo basket—completely futile!

"We can't continue to conserve our strength."

Du Heng and Li Kai each arranged for their own camp's Combat Soldiers to go on stage and challenge the Second Camp's people.

Even some Combat Soldiers they originally wanted to keep for the final push for the top ten spots were sent by them onto the Martial Arts Platform.

The Second Camp's throne is something they are determined to win!

As for the First Camp, the strength gap between them and their opponent is too great; they shouldn't covet the First Camp's throne.

The fighting on the Martial Arts Platform instantly intensified.

Apart from the First Camp's Combat Soldiers, they still maintained an absolute lead.

All camps' Combat Soldiers fought fiercely; many were badly injured and knocked down the martial arts field, unlikely to recover without ten days or half a month of rest.

However, injuries as severe as Fang Wen's are still few.

Deng Kai, who took over for Gu Lin on stage, also stepped down from the Martial Arts Platform after defeating two Combat Soldiers of the same realm.

"Too bad, I only defeated two people."

Gu Lin smiled and patted his shoulder,

"It's fine; as long as it's someone resting during halftime, it doesn't affect returning to the field."

That said, everyone understands that, without leaving the field to rest, consecutively defeating opponents of the same realm will surely earn greater favor from the Generals.

Guan Shan was not surprised by this battle's situation.

To secure second place, he began organizing various competitions from the day those new recruits joined the camp, and also distributed Blood-Tempering Pills to them as rewards.

The military doesn't engage in production; if it wants funding, it has to look at the faces of those in the Imperial Court.

These Blood-Tempering Pills all come from Guan Shan's pocket!

Although the Blood-Tempering Pills aren't worth much to him, quantity can bring about qualitative change; a sufficient number of them is no small amount.

If he fails to keep the Second Camp's name, he will lose both his wife and his troops.

After the Third and Fourth Camps exerted their strength, the other camps that had been roped in by them voluntarily withdrew from the struggle among the three major camps.

And the Second Camp's Combat Soldiers, while the other two major camps had numerical superiority, began to show fatigue after employing the Tian Ji horse racing strategy.

With enough people, one can completely choose to fight enemies they can handle.

Thus, the chances of victory can greatly increase.

Although the Second Camp will also try to counterattack quickly, its small numbers make it hard to fill the gaps.

"Gu Chen, wait a moment; I'm itching for a fight, let me go up and have a bout."

After seeing a Second Camp Combat Soldier fall into a disadvantage, Yuqitian tossed out these words and quickly walked toward the Martial Arts Platform.

A heavy impact sound mixed with a muffled groan came from the Martial Arts Platform.

A figure was blasted backward, nearly crashing into the stone pillar at the edge of the Martial Arts Platform.

Fortunately, security intervened in time and rescued that person.

If they were really smashed solidly, not to mention bed rest, the fact that their spine isn't broken is already good news!

After Fang Wen's serious injury came to light, Guan Zhen ordered all referees and security personnel to constantly monitor the situation on the Martial Arts Platform.

Even each Martial Arts Platform was given an extra assistant referee, out of fear that such a tragedy might continue.

This also helped curb the occurrence of severe injuries among the Combat Soldiers.

On the other side, Yuqitian leapt onto the Martial Arts Platform, arms crossed, and said lightly to that person,

"You can choose to step down and rest now; I'll challenge someone else."

That person, although they had indeed intended to rest, flew into a rage upon seeing Yuqitian's arrogance.

"Arrogant, you little brat, do you really think you'll surely beat me?"

Those whom Yuqitian selects as opponents are undoubtedly outstanding among the other camps as well.

How proud and arrogant such a person must be!

Faced with Yuqitian's tone that almost looked down on him, he simply couldn't tolerate it!

After the referee's whistle blew, that person, holding a solid wooden staff, rushed toward Yuqitian, and the staff in his hand also swept horizontally toward Yuqitian's chest.

Faced with such a heavy, forceful strike, Yuqitian merely shook his head slightly,

"I told you to rest, but you wouldn't listen."

Humans are not machines; when fatigued, both strength and speed will decline.

Those who can match Yuqitian must, at the very least, be among the top three Combat Soldiers in the other camps.

Although this person's strength is not bad, Yuqitian estimates that he can barely make it into the top ten.

Yuqitian burst backward, causing that person's staff to strike empty air.

Right after, when that person's strength waned, he flung the sheath in his hand flying away.

In that person's astonished gaze, the sheath slammed into his forehead with a bang.

This Combat Soldier immediately felt dizzy and fainted, collapsing onto the Martial Arts Platform.

The civilians watching this Martial Arts Platform fell into a deathly silence.

"Damn, this Fellow is too lucky, huh?"

"At least that person fought a proper match and lost, but this Fellow got knocked out by a sheath, damn it."

Although that person had already defeated other sixth-stage martial practitioners, proving his strength.

But such a humiliating defeat scene still makes people want to cover their faces.

The medical personnel guarding nearby rushed forward, lifted him away, and the battle continued.

Around the Martial Arts Platform, the eager Combat Soldiers from each battalion fixed their gazes on Yuqitian, and for a moment no one dared to step forward to challenge.

They didn't know much about the people from other battalions, so they could only judge based on combat strength.

And the strength Yuqitian has shown makes it very promising for him to vie for a top-ten spot!

Other Combat Soldiers who could vie for a top-ten spot, although they each have sufficient confidence, nevertheless no one wants to gamble.

If they win the bet, it's fine; but if they lose, it means they have no chance at the top ten.

It would even drag down the battalion's ranking, absolutely not worth the loss.

This is why Yuqitian's Martial Arts Platform ended up empty, with no one daring to challenge.