394 The Reason and Surprising Conclusion (2/2)
Florinda then made the other get ready. Sadly, just before they started chasing the Buddha Sect, they finally noticed that darkness started enveloping the world. In other words, the sun had set, and the match was over.
It was at this time they heard an announcement.
”The match has officially ended. The first place is Heavenly Sword Sect and Rainbow Flower Sect with seven tokens. The third place is Buddha Sect with six tokens and the fourth place is Southern Kingdom with five tokens. As for the other influences, they are in the last place without any token. But because there are two influences that get the first place, we will hold another competition between Rainbow Flower Sect and Heavenly Sword Sect in the next day and push the competition for Martial Lord back a day. The rule will be explained tomorrow.”
When they heard that, Florinda and Mina glanced at each other while making a weird look.
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In the arena, Alex and Xiang Bai were shocked by the result. It was not because they took the same place with Rainbow Flower Sect, but because of the result of Buddha Sect.
They were observing all influences except the Southern Kingdom and Buddha Sect. At a later time, they started paying attention to Southern Kingdom as Heavenly Sword Sect met them. But, Alex was very surprised when they chose to fight together with the Heavenly Sword Sect, considering their past grudges.
But all in all, he only cared about the result. At the very least, he would not need to wipe them out from the map. Then he shifted his focus to Thiveapia Kingdom. At the very last breath, it seemed it was only a misunderstanding.
And since all of it had finished, he would just leave it to Evelyn. He started thinking about what he should say to Evelyn, whose heart was hurt.
As for the Zhou Kingdom, he already planned to kill all of the participants in this tournament, so he did not care about it since nothing changed. The one that changed was Mount Hua Sect, he and Xiang Bai decided to make sure Mount Hua Sect paid for this. Alex was even wondering whether he would kill their sect master or make him help the fight with Zhou Kingdom and that other influence. After so many considerations, he was still shifting in the former. But it was the decision for later.
”This is really a surprising result. To think we have two champions that will fight once more tomorrow. I really can't wait for it.” The announcer said excitedly. ”But the most surprising thing is Buddha Sect.
”We really took our eyes off them this entire time, and before we knew it, they had taken third place with only one token difference. This… I really want to ask what kind of plan Buddha Sect has devised for this competition? I am sure all of you also want to know it. So, without further ado, how about we ask Sect Master Glenn?”
The sect master of Buddha Sect was an old man with a bald head like a monk. He wore a yellow Buddhist robe. He raised one of his hands in front of his chest. Even though he was a Martial King, he humbly bowed his head and said, ”Amithaba.”
He then started explaining, ”We don't have any plan for this competition. For the first place, Heavenly Sword Sect and Rainbow Flower Sect have fought many hard battles. And we even managed to see something inappropriate.
”Of course, I don't mean to question their decision. I just want to say that we are different. We, Buddha Sect, love peace the most. We choose to strengthen ourselves and follow the teaching of God.
”Just look at our score, without much hardship and gruesome war, our Buddha Sect has managed to get the third place with only a single token difference from those who fought many wars.
”Just take a look at this and imagine the situation on this continent. Kingdoms start a war to expand their territory, or Sects start a war to raise their strength. This is also the same as the battle you just saw.
”They had many wars to get the tokens. However, what about the result? Have you thought about it? We only have a single token difference. In other words, we could reach such a high place without any war.
”If peace comes to this continent, I am sure every influence will start to prosper, and the people will be happy. If you want to become one of us, please join our Buddha Sect so we can spread this teaching together.
”Amitabha.”
Xiang Bai twitched his eyebrows while cursing, 'This old fox. He even used something like this as a promotion for his Buddha Sect. He hid his real intention with those flowery words, and I can't retort him since it will make our reputation bad.”
”Oh! As expected of the sect master of Buddha Sect. Such a speech. I am really looking forward to where there is no more war on this continent.” The announcer said, but before he started talking again. He stopped as he got another message from Honda Sana.
His expression became serious again as he announced, ”Ladies and Gentlemen, I proudly announced to you tomorrow's competition!
”The next competition will be the battle between Heavenly Sword Sect and Rainbow Flower Sect. There will be five battles that are divided into three 1 versus 1 battles, one 2 versus 2 battle, and one 3 versus 3 battle. The details for the competition will be announced tomorrow, including the rules. So, how about we have the sect masters from Heavenly Sword Sect and Rainbow Flower Sect to say something?”
Rainbow Flower Sect sect master, Cecilia, stood up as she looked at Alex before turning to Xiang Bai. ”Although our sect has an alliance, we will still fight with the intention to win. Will that be alright, sect master Xiang Bai?”
Xiang Bai twitched his eyebrows as he glanced at Alex. He knew why she glanced at Alex first before turning to him because she was unsure about it. She threw that question to him since it would be weird if she suddenly asked a disciple for that.
Alex only gave a small nod. Xiang Bai then said, ”Hmph, fine by me. The disciples of my sect are not weak.”
The announcer then said, ”Oh… what a statement from sect master Xiang Bai. I am sure all of you are also curious about the fight between the two sects. So, please come again tomorrow. We hope the two sect masters decide the position for tomorrow's battle as each disciple can only fight once. Let us end today with big applause.”