Chapter 513: 430 Chapter 513: 430 Hearing Xu Fan announce the new rules and looking at the two towering arenas surrounded by barriers, the contenders immediately frowned and quickly began to think.
However, the onlookers from all directions felt no pressure and started discussing.
“These rules, why do they seem a bit random…”
“Indeed, according to Star Lord Xu Fan’s new rules, it seems too unpredictable.”
“Can we really find a suitable Star Lord this way? The selection of a Star Lord is no joke. If a useless one is chosen, I’ll be the first to object!”
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Not far away, Xiong Chunyang frowned and said, “Doesn’t this give a huge advantage to those who come later?”
“No.” The older special envoy next to him replied.
“Old Xu, why is that?”
Old Xu said, “The Star Lord demands absolute strength that commands respect. If someone wants to defeat an opponent by taking it easy and conserving strength, they won’t be recognized either.
After all, the three Star Lords up there have majority veto power.”
Xiong Chunyang thought for a moment, then asked, “Even so, there are still two problems.
First, what if someone conserves their energy and defeats the strongest, leading to no suitable candidate?
Second, what if several top experts who are as strong as the Star Lord appear at the same time?”
Old Xu smiled and said, “As I said, the Star Lord demands absolute strength that commands respect!
This is not a simultaneous situation. If the strongest person can’t handle individual challenges one by one, they’re not fit to be the Star Lord.
In such a case, the Star Lord’s position will remain vacant until a suitable candidate appears.
Moreover, if there are multiple candidates as strong as the Star Lord, the extras can continue to challenge the Star Lord in the second stage.”
“So that’s how it is!” Although Xiong Chunyang wasn’t very bright, he understood.
Firstly, the Star Lord’s position would rather stay vacant than be filled with someone unworthy.
Secondly, direct challenges to the incumbent Star Lord in the second stage ensure that truly strong individuals won’t be overlooked.
Among the crowd, Su Yuan looked at the two arenas and couldn’t help but smile.
“In that case, it’s better to be straightforward…”
If it were a series of one-on-one duels, the basic strategy would be to hide strength while ensuring a win, saving more trump cards for the final battle.
But with these two arenas, it’s not just about the defender versus the challenger. It’s also a competition between the two arenas.
If one arena shows weakness, it will inevitably attract more challengers.
Only by demonstrating super strong power can one deter others, making them challenge the other arena, thus reducing their own pressure.
Moreover, this way, the strength of the defenders of the two arenas will keep balancing each other out.
It must be said, Xu Fan’s new rules seem random but are quite ingenious and efficient.
“In terms of healing, there are two healers from Xuanwu Imperial: Qingmu and Gan Lin.” Xu Fan signaled to the edge of the school martial arts arena, where the two special envoys from Xuanwu Imperial saluted in response to the crowd’s gaze.
Xu Fan withdrew his gaze and looked at the crowd. “Enough talk. The contest for the Star Lord begins now!”
After speaking, Xu Fan rode the Green Bird into the sky, returning to the Jade Pillar.
In the central martial arts arena, several figures immediately rushed towards the two arenas enclosed by barriers.
Among those heading to the western arena were Chang Yi and Xiong Chunyang’s boss, Xue Hengjiang, ranked in the top thirty on the Battle Merit List.
Among the nearly one hundred first-level special envoys, being ranked in the top thirty was already significant, comparable to Baili Ge, even slightly surpassing.
Naturally, passing the Illusion True Image Pearl test already indicates strength beyond most special envoys.
However, the eastern arena attracted more attention,
Including Wen Qinghao, ranked twenty-second on the Battle Merit List, and… the rising star of Vermilion Bird Imperial in the past two years, Xia Xuan!
“So fast…” Su Yuan looked directly at Xia Xuan on the arena. “Seems like she is very confident.”
Going on stage now only involves two mentalities.
The first, to participate and simply compete with internal experts.
This mentality is common among those ranked outside the top ten, where the chances of winning were already minimal, and the new arena rules make it even less likely.
However, obviously, Xia Xuan didn’t just want to participate.
That brings us to the second mentality… extreme confidence in continuous victory!
“Azure Dragon Imperial, Wen Qinghao.”
“Vermilion Bird Imperial, Xia Xuan.”
After each took out their weapons, they locked eyes and immediately launched their attacks!
Wen Qinghao wielded a longsword, water light flowing on him as he rushed towards Xia Xuan at high speed.
Wen Qinghao had heard of Xia Xuan, knowing she was a fire element archer.
The basic strategy against archers and magicians was to close the distance!
However, Xia Xuan drew her bow, and deep red flames flowed along the string, with a Red Lotus Arrow already notched.
“Here comes the arrow transformed by Red Lotus Karma Fire!”
This arrow was the same one that defeated Leo’s subordinate with a Red Lotus Arrow earlier.
Wen Qinghao’s expression became serious, blue light surged around him, and he instantly split into three clones.
But Xia Xuan’s eyes flickered with firelight, directly aiming at the leftmost clone.
“Not good!”
Wen Qinghao was startled, not expecting her to identify the real body so quickly, feeling a sense of foreboding.
Xia Xuan smirked slightly and released the Red Lotus Arrow!
For archers, there is little margin for error, requiring higher accuracy.
Hence, archers often have powerful perception skills, especially experts like Xia Xuan.
Naturally, she wouldn’t be easily misled by clones or illusion techniques.
Seeing the Red Lotus Arrow flying towards him, Wen Qinghao withdrew his longsword and pushed forward with both hands joined.
“Sea Burial Technique!”
Waves surged, rolling and pounding endlessly, surging towards the Red Lotus Arrow, aiming to bury it entirely.
However, the Red Lotus Arrow, covered in blood and fire, easily pierced through the waves, reaching Wen Qinghao!
Wen Qinghao’s face changed, quickly moving his hands: “Water Element Tai Chi!”
A gentle stream followed his hands, forming a one-meter diameter Tai Chi Diagram rotating in front.
The Red Lotus Arrow specialized in breaking Star Power, but upon hitting the Tai Chi Diagram, it became as stuck as if trapped in a mud swamp.
The arrow that pierced through a thousand-meter wave effortlessly now struggled against this thin layer of swirling water light.
Next to Su Yuan, a man murmured, “Wen Qinghao’s Water Element Tai Chi has reached great success, highly resilient and capable of constant repair. Although Xia Xuan’s arrow is formed by Karmic Fire, it hasn’t combined any technique, making it hard to break through…”
He hadn’t finished speaking when he noticed something, his expression changing.
In the next moment, another Red Lotus Arrow pierced through the wave, striking the first Red Lotus Arrow.
With the two arrows combined, their power surged, piercing a bit into the Tai Chi Diagram!
The Tai Chi Diagram rotated swiftly, attempting to fend off the two Red Lotus Arrows.
However, the combined arrows, with blood and fire swirling, broke through the Water Element Tai Chi after just a brief struggle!
Wen Qinghao’s pupils contracted: “Not good!”
“Boom!!”
Fierce flames exploded, and a massive Red Lotus fire erupted in mid-air.
Shortly after, a scorched figure fell from the sky, none other than the incapacitated Wen Qinghao.
“Such powerful archery, such powerful force!”
The spectacle left the onlookers astounded.
“How amazing… worthy of an archer with Divine Fire.”
“Divine Fire combined with an archer or magician is indeed incredibly destructive!”
Most special envoys knew Xia Xuan as a newcomer to Vermilion Bird Imperial, having joined less than two years ago.
Although reputed to be extremely powerful, few had seen her strength firsthand, remaining skeptical.
But seeing her defeat Wen Qinghao with two arrows, they were stunned.
They realized her fame was well-deserved, even stronger than expected!
At this moment, Qingmu quickly flew onto the scene, summoning a two-meter-long green leaf to envelop Wen Qinghao.
Green light meandered along the leaf, rapidly stabilizing Wen Qinghao’s injuries and regenerating new flesh.
Xia Xuan turned, looking around and smiling softly: “Those who want to challenge, come quickly.”
“I’ll go!”
Just as Xia Xuan finished speaking, a burly figure flew onto the stage, Liao Xingyu, ranked eighteenth on the Battle Merit List!
He was tall and muscular, wielding dual halberds with clear wind surrounding him, looking formidable.
Xia Xuan smiled at his entry, but her demeanor remained unfazed, seemingly unafraid.
Meanwhile, the western arena also concluded.
Xue Hengjiang was thrown to the ground by Chang Yi, groaning and spitting blood.
Chang Yi won!
Yan Changming, Li Daoxun, and others looked thoughtful, seeming ready to go on stage.
But someone moved faster than them.
A silver flash appeared on the arena barrier, revealing a silver-eyed young man standing on the stage.
It was Su Yuan!
“Huh? Who’s that?”
Among the special envoys present, Su Yuan was the least known. Only Baili Ge, Yan Changming, and a few others knew his strength.
Yan Changming furrowed his brow: “Su Yuan is acting so soon!”
“Good guy, I’m more excited to see him than myself!” Baili Ge thought secretly, “Heh, everyone will be amazed soon!”
Wu Qi also glanced at Su Yuan on the arena barrier: “Isn’t that the one Hou Wu mentioned? Let’s see what he can do.”
“Vermilion Bird Imperial, Su Yuan.” Su Yuan looked at Chang Yi and spoke.
“Su Yuan?” Chang Yi frowned, thinking hard but not recalling the name, “I don’t remember any first-level special envoys by that name.”
“I just got promoted.” Su Yuan smiled, “Are you ready?”
Chang Yi saw Su Yuan’s empty hands and replied, “Are you ready?”
Su Yuan nodded, “Of course.”
Chang Yi raised an eyebrow, not using weapons, huh? Let’s see what you’re made of!
He snorted coldly, fire surging, and rushed at Su Yuan.
Su Yuan watched his fierce approach calmly.
“Qingming Descent.”
Su Yuan whispered, and black ripples spread from his feet.
Lightning runes lit up with black light, forming a Lightning Array covering the area instantly!
Lightning surged, thunder roared!