Chapter 260: Elimination Through Loss (1/2)
”The fifth round has ended! As per the discussions between the Grand Elder and the other elders, the groups that have not lost even one of their matches will be gven a secondary reward. It shall be decided and given at the end of the tournament.”
Elder Xiang announced this, reading off of a paper. Upon this piece of news, Ming Yue and everyone in her group was delighted. An additional reward on top of the resources they would already get!
”This will also mark the end of the second day! Tomorrow will be the sixth and seventh round and it is single combat. There will of course be a special rule implemented. Until then, rest, recover, and prepare for the next day!”
He finished his speech and exited, allowing everyone to leave. Those still on the arenas were sent out, the marking on them glowed. It flooded their bodies with a curative energy, healing whatever injury they had sustained.
As everyone left, the many participants within the tournament felt that they have gained much in these group battles and needed to reflect. This applied to Ming Yue especially as she rarely used a few of her techniques, especially against other cultivators.
Anqing and Xukun met up with her, congratulating her about the four victories. At the same time, they had a little chat about what special rule would be put in place. Though, everyone thought about this, wondering what would be used.
”Maybe they'll put in another Ivory Asura Puppet.”
”They could also be changing the terrain.”
”Perhaps the participants will be put under restrictions.”
In the end, there was no point in thinking and trying to deduce it. Some returned to their rooms, others traveled to the field to practice. Ming Yue returned to her room where Xiao Yin and Hei Yue were waiting.
”I hope you two weren't too worried about me.”
She spoke softly to them, running her hands through Hei Yue's fur. With her little index finger, she rubbed Xiao Yin's chin and petted her forehead. She spent an hour pampering them and took this time to relax.
The two beasts quite enjoyed the treatment, so much so, that they fell asleep.
Ming Yue took her hands away and sat on her bed, meditating the night away. She recalled her four fights, spotting ways to improve and diversify her techniques. She found inadequacies in them, flaws that needed to be fixed. One night wasn't enough to achieve all of this but it was enough for her to identify what needed to be fixed.
On another part of the Institution, Li Baojun had a sullen expression, sitting out in the Saber Hall. The Saber Elder looked at him and shook his head before walking up. He had a few rough features on his face and exuded an overbearing aura. His eyes were incredibly sharp but now they showed nothing but disappointment.
”You were too brash in using the final technique of the Absolute Saber Manual. You used a technique that you have yet to master. Losing is something that is bound to happen and yet you tried so hard to avoid it. Now your saber is no more. How will you fight in the coming rounds?”
He lectured him only to be responded with nothing. Li Baojun just stared into empty space with the handle of his broken saber. The Saber Elder shook his head once more before tossing a saber towards Li Baojun.
”As an Elite Disciple, you should have some integrity. Take this saber, it is of a similar quality of the Jade Emperor Saber. I hope that you will be smart next time.”
He left him alone with the undrawn saber at his feet. Li Baojun's eyes moved, looking at the saber before holding it in his hands. His eyes glossed over it before looking back at his broken saber. His mind returned to Ming Yue.* The moment she broke the ”Absolute Saber” and the instant what remained of his saber shattered, leaving nothing but the handle in his hands.
”What kind of weapon does she have?”
He focused on her sword. It looked ordinary but as he dwelled on it, he remembered seeing a slight glow from the gems. The more he thought, the more he realized that it was no ordinary weapon.
”That must be it! Her weapon is the reason!”