1316 The Overbearing Renowned Clans (1/2)
Translated by XephiZ
Edited by Aelryinth
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The headquarters of the Donghai Magic Association was in Gulangyu, close to the mouth of Min River. Not only was the lovely island in the south of China a famous attraction, it was also an authoritative sacred land of magic along the east coast. Since the Donghai Magic Association was directly affiliated with the Dubai Magician Tower representing the Magic Association of Asia, even the Dongfang Oriental Tower, which was considered the biggest Magic Association in the country, had no right to intervene with the Donghai Magic Association's business.
Even though the Donghai Magic Association was affiliated with the Dubai Magician Tower, it was still a local Magic Association. The cities along the east coast from the south of Hangzhou to the South China Sea were all under the jurisdiction of the Donghai Magic Association.
Currently, Gulangyu was temporarily off-limits to tourists. However, there were still many tourists and locals admiring the beauty of the island from the cruise ships around it. They could still see the flickering light of magic spells on the island, despite the barrier that was in place. The strong energy kept stirring up waves sweeping back at the ships, too.
”What's happening there?” someone asked.
”The tournament between the renowned clans. It's an annual event on Gulangyu. Clans like the Dongfang Clan, the Bai Clan, the Nanrong Clan, the Dali Clan, and the Lin Clan have all come,” a Mage who had come to enjoy the bustling scene answered.
”Are they competing?”
”Isn't that obvious? Every renowned clan is very resourceful. They are using it as a way to decide the ownership of the resources available! For example, Yinyao Mountain in Nanling, the Languang Mines, the Huoguo Jungle, the Mijing Shoal… every single one of them is like a money-printing machine. It's more profitable for the government to distribute these natural resources to the renowned clans with their respective expertise. The government will then receive some dividends from the profits,” the Mage explained.
”I see. Judging from the brilliance of the spells, most of the spells are in the Advanced Level. That's pretty intense. It's a pity that we can't really watch the duels from here. I wonder who's taking part in the duels.”
”The Nanrong Clan is pretty strong this year. I believe they will end up claiming most of the resources. Haven't you heard? Someone found a huge Fragmented Crystal Vein to the south of Feiniao City. Lots of renowned clans are eager to get their hands on it...”
”Feiniao City? Wasn't the Fanxue Mountain established in Feiniao City? The place you mentioned sounds very close to Fanxue Mountain. Doesn't that mean the Fragmented Crystal Vein would belong to Fanxue Mountain instead?”
”Nonsense, the Fanxue Mountain is only a small clan. Even if the vein is within their territory, do you think a small lamb is able to compete with these savage wolves?”
”You're right, they are no match for the renowned clans.”
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Inside Gulangyu, a huge crowd surrounded the dueling ground. A blue Water Curtain had encapsulated the entire stage. Gulangyu was not huge, nor was it sturdy. A single Super Spell could easily destroy half of the island if there was no protection.
Luckily, the headquarters of the Donghai Magic Association was established on the island a long time ago. Lots of magic formations and magic barriers were helping the island retain its spectacular appearance.
A strong blue tide knocked a fierce beast flying. The creature slammed into a man wearing bright-colored clothes. It put out the flames engulfing the man and knocked him flying too. He slammed into the edge of the barrier and fell feebly to the ground.
”The winner is Li Ling of the Dali Clan!”
Following the declaration of the judge, the handsome man who was controlling the tide on the stage smiled. He looked down at the man lying on the ground disdainfully and said, ”I thought you were able to endure a few more hits, but you're just as useless as the others!”
”You... don't you dare say a word further!” Mu Linsheng snapped furiously.
The members of Fanxue Mountain hurried over and helped Tian Tingbu, who was severely injured, down from the stage.
”If it wasn't for the fact that a part of the Fragmented Crystal Vein happens to be in your territory, do you really think a small clan like you has the right to be sitting here with the rest of the renowned clans? Some people only learn where they belong after they are taught a lesson,” Li Ling answered with a calm face.
He acted as if defeating a minor character like Tian Tingbu, who was representing Fanxue Mountain, was nothing to be proud of.
”I'll do it...” Mu Ningxue's gaze sharpened. She had decided to take part in the duel.
”No, that won't do, you are the head of our Fanxue Mountain. It's inappropriate for you to take part in the duel. Besides, if you involve yourself against someone like Li Ling, it will only indicate that our Fanxue Mountain is inferior to them,” Mu Linsheng denied her.
The renowned clans would only send out the younger generations to participate in the duels. The older generations mainly consisted of Advanced Mages, and even Super Mages. If they went all out in the duels, the island would most likely sink. Besides, the Magic Association also strictly forbade Mages above the age of thirty from dueling one another!