Chapter 46: Chapter 43: Hundred Clans Trial War_1
Translator: 549690339
As the patriarch of the Yang family, Yang Jinhe held the highest power of life and death in the clan. Even his most bland remarks were filled with endless majesty. Moreover, his voice was cold, and his attitude was very clear. His rhetorical question made the Eighth Elder tremble all over.
Does this meeting have anything to do with Yang Chen?
Yang Jinhe did not intend to give Eighth Master Yang more trouble. He stood with his hands behind his back, sitting on the main seat, and said in a commanding tone, “Yang Chen, come here!”
“Yes.” Yang Chen approached Yang Jinhe.
Yang Jinhe smiled and said, “Yang Chen, don’t move. I will briefly examine your innate talent and physique.”
The innate talent and physique are essential for a martial artist.
In the past, people in the Yang family believed that Yang Chen had very poor talent and could not practice martial arts. Therefore, they had never really explored Yang Chen’s innate talent. But who could have expected today’s turn of events?
Yesterday’s performance by Yang Chen undoubtedly shattered those previous rumors!
So, as the patriarch of the Yang family, he had to investigate Yang Chen’s innate talent and physique.
Yang Chen did not have any objection to this talent examination.
After all, his talent was evident, and he had nothing to worry about. Moreover, the Great Wild Hundred Clans were located in remote areas, unlike those powerful sects. The talent testing methods were rather crude, and the results would not be overly detailed.
Just as Yang Chen expected, after Yang Jinhe conducted the examination, he said with bright eyes, “Indeed, it’s excellent. Yang Chen, your innate talents and physique are of the highest grade. Remember, do not lose sight of the original intention of practicing martial arts because of yesterday’s achievements, and don’t waste the innate talent bestowed upon you by the heavens.”
“I will keep the patriarch’s teachings in mind!” Yang Chen quickly replied.
“No need for formalities. Since you are an adult now, I believe you can discern right from wrong in some matters. Next, I have something important to tell you. This is the main theme of this meeting, and it is related to you.” Yang Jinhe’s expression gradually turned serious.
Everyone present became attentive.
Yang Chen, of course, did not dare to be vague. He could see that the matter was of great importance to the Yang family, but he had no idea what it was.
With his hands behind his back and a blank expression, Yang Jinhe said, “I believe you all should be aware of the Hundred Clans Trial Battle.”
“The Hundred Clans Trial Battle?”
“The trial battle… is it really about that? Could it be…”
Yang Jinhe said bluntly, “Indeed, you guessed correctly. The Hundred Clans
Trial Battle is about to begin.”
“Could it be that yesterday’s bandits were giving our Yang family such a hard time because it had something to do with this upcoming Hundred Clans Trial Battle?”
“Of course.” Yang Jinhe replied coldly, “Yesterday, I was curious about why these bandits were giving us, the Yang family, such a hard time, even targeting our geniuses. While I was suspicious, last night, those great tribes came to discuss the matter with me, and I found out that the Hundred Clans Trial Battle is about to begin.”
Standing to the side, Yang Chen was puzzled, “Patriarch, what’s the deal with this Hundred Clans Trial Battle?”
“It’s normal that you don’t know about it. The Hundred Clans Trial Battle is a way for us, the Great Wild Hundred Clans, to allocate resources.” Yang Jinhe explained slowly.
“Resource allocation? What’s that all about?” Yang Chen was baffled.
Yang Jinhe said earnestly, “This matter is related to Monster Beast Mountain. Yang Chen, your sister often goes to the periphery of Monster Beast Mountain, so you should know about it. However, you only know a part of it. Monster Beast Mountain is a treasure trove, of course, but ordinary people can only enter the periphery!”
“What’s inside?” Yang Chen grew more curious.
“The inner area is guarded by the Hundred Clans of the Great Wilderness,” Yang Jinhe said.
“Guarded? Why?” Yang Chen asked, puzzled.
Yang Jinhe couldn’t help but laugh, “Because the inner area of Monster Beast Mountain is the core of its treasures. The mountain is full of demonic beasts, but it is also filled with Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures. Many spirit medicine resources can grow better there! So, every year, the various tribes in the wilderness go out of their way to enter Monster Beast Mountain and compete for its resources.”
“However, such competition could lead to countless casualties. Therefore, the Twelve Great Tribes jointly proposed to stop the conflict and decide the resource allocation of Monster Beast Mountain in another way!”
Yang Chen rubbed his chin, “This distribution method is the Hundred Clans
Trial Battle that the patriarch mentioned earlier?”
“Exactly!” Seeing that Yang Chen was so quick-witted, Yang Jinhe revealed a gratified smile, “This Hundred Clans Trial Battle is an alternative way of allocation. The Great Wild Hundred Clans will hold a competition among the youths under the age of fifteen from all clans. For the great tribes, they can send three geniuses to participate in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle, whereas we, middle-ranking tribes, can only send two, and small tribes can only send one!”
Yang Chen nodded, realizing that the great tribes had some privileges in this aspect, which was normal.
Yang Jinhe continued, “In the trial battle, the top 30 geniuses can represent their respective clans and go to Monster Beast Mountain to gather resources within. Yang Chen, do you understand the significance of this?”
“In the past five years, the best result that our Yang family has achieved is only the 21st place in the trial battle!”
“Yeah, and after that attempt, our Yang family has never been able to enter Monster Beast Mountain again.” Someone chimed in.
“Is it true that our Yang family hasn’t achieved the top 30 in the Hundred Clans Trial Battle for the past five years?” Yang Chen couldn’t help but ask.
“It’s not that easy.” Yang Jinhe sighed, “Those great tribes can each send three carefully nurtured geniuses, making a total of 36 people from the twelve tribes.
Every year, the top 30 spots are almost completely taken up by them!
Middle-ranking and small tribes can only try to exploit loopholes.”
The key was that, according to Yang Jinhe, it was obviously challenging to do so.
Second Master Yang, looking melancholic, said, “The geniuses we middle-ranking tribes and great tribes nurture still have some gaps. We were so close last year. Regardless, it has already been five years since our Yang family has entered Monster Beast Mountain. Our resources are easily depleted, so we must find a way to enter Monster Beast Mountain again this year!” At this moment, all eyes were on Yang Chen.
With a serious expression, Yang Jinhe said, “Yang Chen, now you should understand the importance of this Hundred Clans Trial Battle. It will determine the future of our Yang family. If our Yang family cannot enter Monster Beast Mountain this year, we will face a severe shortage of resources in nurturing geniuses!”
Yang Chen pondered briefly and then slowly asked, “Patriarch, do you want me to participate in this Hundred Clans Trial Battle?”
“You are more outstanding than the geniuses of the Yang family in previous years.” Yang Jinhe said with great expectation, “So, Yang Chen, you will represent the Yang family in battle. Whether or not we can obtain resources within Monster Beast Mountain depends on you..”