Vol 2 Chapter 27 (1/2)
Chapter 27 Single Elimination Open Tournament: Round One
“Old man…” Xuan Luo quietly murmured. Seeing Tian Yu Zi act like this, Xuan Luo felt an emotion he could not explain. Perhaps it was because they had spent two years day and night; his attachment towards Tian Yu Zi has deepen. Aside from Guan Shan Jue, Tian Yu Zi is the other person in his heart.
“You little monkey! If you don’t kick their a.s.s, I’m not going to be done with you! I’m going to die from anger!” Originally, Xuan Luo wanted to comfort Tian Yu Zi; but his words shocked him. He was lying down and he still got shot? (He wasn’t actually shot. He just meant Tian Yu Zi was angry at him even though he didn’t do anything) What the heck.
It’s not surprising that Tian Yu Zi is so angry. He’s fed up with Chun Yang Palace’s bullying.
“Forget it. Let’s go. This time, no matter what, we have to get Zi Yang Palace’s face back!” (The concept of face mainly has to do with pride). Xuan Yuan Duan Ai consoled on the side.
“Yes!” Xuan Luo and Tang Chen both agreed. Regardless, they must win back their face! (LOL this sounds so funny when I translate it! Aahahaah)
There were already many disciples waiting underneath the ba gua stage. After all, this compet.i.tion only takes place every three years. Although the end result had always been the same, it was still a hot topic amongst the disciples.
The zhang lao in charge of the event stood on the stage and announced the start of the compet.i.tion. Although his voice was timid, everyone heard him.
“The compet.i.tion between Chun Yang Palace and Zi Yang Palace is officially starting. In regards to the rules, you all know by now. Since we are under the same Clan, we are not battling to slaughter each other. You only have to touch your opponent. If any issues arise, I will personally come on stage to end your battle. Remember, no harming your opponent!” The zhang lao in charge then lightly leaped and flew from the stage onto another viewing platform.
On that platform stood Zhang Men, Tian Yu Zi, Wu Ya Zi, and the zhang lao in charge. From their spot, they were able to oversee everything.
“How do we enter the stage?” Xuan Luo was confused. This is his first time competing. Although Xuan Yuan Duan Ai and Tang Chen had told him the rules before, currently he is still clueless.
“In the elimination battle, you want to preserve your spot. Whoever that gets kicked off stage or loses will have to get off. The winner will continue to stay on the stage as he waits for his next opponent. Since both sides can only send out three disciples, the three partic.i.p.ating in the elimination battle will definitely be partic.i.p.ating in the group battle as a trio as well.” Tang Chen explained.
At that moment, Wu Di leaped up from the bottom of the stage onto the ba gua stage. As he looked down at Xuan Luo and them, he turned to his s.h.i.+ xiong and laughed, “s.h.i.+ xiong, I will cover the first round. You probably don’t even need to come on stage!”
Wu Di was extremely confident. He looked at Xuan Luo’s direction and jeered. “Haha. You guys won’t be able to handle one of me!”
Since Xuan Yuan Duan Ai and Wu Di pretty much hates each other’s guts, Xuan Yuan Duan Ai was immediately provoked and totally enraged. He did not discuss with Xuan Luo and Tang Chen, and directly leaped onto the stage. “I have defeated you once. And I can defeat you infinite times!”
“Oh, is that so?” Wu Di sneered. “If I weren’t so careless last time, you wouldn’t have won. Today is no longer the past. This time, I shall return the shame that you have brought onto me. Haaaa!”
Wu Di pulled out the sword from behind him and headed straight for Xuan Yuan Duan Ai.
At that split second, Xuan Yuan Duan Ai moved. Actually, in Zi Yang Palace, very few people have practiced the sword. Xuan Yuan Duan Ai is one of the few. According to Tian Yu Zi’s theory, if one were to practice the sword, he/she must be able to release the ultimate strength within it. Fists was mandatory because fists is part of the body. If one cannot master his/her own body, then he/she will definitely be unable to release the ultimate strength of a sword (something that is the extension of the body).
But Xuan Yuan Duan Ai felt differently. He didn’t have that much time to practice the fists. He firmly decided to practice the sword. And this jian fa is from Tian Yu Zi. Originally, Tian Yu Zi wasn’t willing to teach it to him. However, his abnormally determined expression touched Tian Yu Zi’s heart. Hence, Tian Yu Zi pa.s.sed on the teachings to him.
The jian fa he is using is Wu Dang’s Heaven and Earth jian fa. This jian fa uses the sequence of movement to attack and defend. But Xuan Yuan Duan Ai used his own talents and figured out how to changed this jian fa from a one sword attack to a double sword attack.
Anyhow, Xuan Yuan Duan Ai quickly drew out his sword as Wu Di drew his.
*Clas.h.i.+ng sound*
When the two swords collided against each other, a metal collision sound could be heard echoing through the stage.
Both of them were swift and quick. Within a few minutes, they had already fought a couple of rounds.
Xuan Yuan Duan Ai couldn’t help but frown as he fought with Wu Di. Wu Di’s strength has increased dramatically since they last fought. Xuan Yuan Duan Ai can feel his stress increasing. Despite that, he is unwilling to give up. As he is blocking Wu Di’s attacks, he is also looking for any breakthroughs (holes/errors he could cut through his attack).
For the past two years, Wu Di was strikingly diligent. He spent most of his time practicing nei li. The Wu Di today is totally different from the Wu Di two years ago. His strength has increased substantially; as well as his confidence. The defeat and shame he had experienced from losing to Xuan Yuan Duan Ai remained deeply hidden within his heart. Thus, whenever he had time, he would go and cause trouble at Zi Yang Palace.