Vol 2 Chapter 26 (1/2)

Chapter 26     To provoke

Today, the atmosphere in Zi Yang Palace was different from the usual. Everyone’s attention was centralized on Tian Yu Zi.

“Xuan Yuan Duan Ai, Xuan Luo, and Tang Chen will be representing us for the compet.i.tion.” said Tian Yu Zi sternly as he stood in the centre of the main hall.

The disciples honestly don’t have much confidence in regards to the compet.i.tion. Of course, that doesn’t include Xuan Luo and them. Xuan Luo believes he is prepared for the compet.i.tion.

“Old man. Why are you talking so much rubbish? You’re making this too serious!” Xuan Luo pouted. He said it bluntly despite the occasion.

Tian Yu Zi glowered at Xuan Luo; as if he was trying to say: Young man, give me some face! We are in a public place with numerous people.

Actually, it isn’t surprising for Tian Yu Zi to act this way. Usually, Xuan Luo does not address him like how a disciple should. Instead, they call each other by their nicknames (lol is ‘old man’ considered a nickname? Haha).

Don’t underestimate Tian Yu Zi for being a zhang lao; when he plays, he is crazier than everyone else. But when he is serious, he is able to act in a leading position.

Clearly, Xuan Luo doesn’t care about these small details. He chuckled and smiled, “Don’t worry about it! It’s no big deal!”

Seeing how Xuan Luo and Tian Yu Zi were acting, all the disciples stared in astonishment. Their expressions were very exaggerated, but the most exaggerated ones were Xuan Yuan Duan Ai and Tang Chen. They know Xuan Luo is being taught by Tian Yu Zi directly, but they didn’t expect their relations.h.i.+p to be at this level.

*Cough cough* “This time, all three of you must extinguish Chun Yang Palace’s arrogant att.i.tude. If not, you know what to expect!” Tian Yu Zi said with obscurity. However, Xuan Luo could definitely sense the coldness in Tian Yu Zi’s tone. Subconsciously, his whole body quivered with excitement.

“Okay…” Xuan Luo responded and turned towards Xuan Yuan Duan Ai and Tang Chen. All three of them placed their palms on top of each other. Just as they were about to separate, Tian Yu Zi placed his old wrinkly hand on top as well.

They looked at each other and loudly hollered, “Add oil!” (Add oil really means keep going. Chinese people like to say that a lot. I guess it’s because you can keep going if you have oil? LOLLLL okay I will stop now)

Ba Gua Stage

The ba gua stage is one of Wu Dang’s most unique features. As a result, most compet.i.tions or practicing take place here.

In addition, the ba gua stage is very close to Tai He Dian. Those who make decisions for the Clan only need to stand from the back window, and they will be able to see everything that is happening on stage. The ba gua stage is located behind the Tai He Dian in a big public square. It can fit nearly a thousand disciples at a time. Practicing is alright, but battling, not so much. Hence, usually very few would battle on the ba gua stage.

As Xuan Luo approached the entrance that leads to the ba gua stage, he sensed some familiarity. He quickly asked, “Duan Ai xiong, we’re not battling here, are we?”

“Yes, why?” Xuan Yuan Duan Ai turned around and looked at Xuan Luo in confusion.

“Nothing…” Xuan Luo muttered.