C99 (1/2)
I feel like I've been tricked
Hearing the host's words, the audience was already cheering and jeering from the stands.
”Damn, I feel like I can't hold on any longer.” As Zhou Tong clenched his fists tightly, he revealed an expression of extreme pain, as if he could explode at any time.
”Isn't that good? Don't you think those audiences like you? ” Yue Qingyao patted Zhou Tong's shoulder to comfort him.
Turning around, he glanced at Yue Qingyao. Taking a deep breath, Zhou Tong forced himself to calm down. His mind was filled with admiration for this silly girl's shamelessness. She was able to maintain her calmness even on this level!
After calming down, Zhou Tong no longer cared about the surrounding jeers. When his gaze landed on the VIP Stage, he actually saw a familiar face.
He wore a golden red robe and a golden crown that was inlaid with gems, his face was as tranquil as the lake, but with a glance, one could tell that his presence was not ordinary. Even though he seemed a bit old, he gave off a domineering aura as he sat there, as if he was the center of everything around him. Beside him, there were actually nine seats side by side, and the seventh seat, was shockingly the elder brother Zhou Tong had recognized, Xue Yang.
There was no need to ask, Zhou Tong had already guessed the identity of the man. Currently, Seventh Prince Xue Yang was ranked seventh. Then, other than the Cloud Dynasty's Emperor, who else could sit on this seat?
”Tsk, even the Emperor is here? What a grand show. ” Zhou Tong sighed as he smacked his lips. When his gaze met with Xue Yang's, Xue Yang's mouth slowly moved as though he had said those words.
”Clothes, very handsome.”
On the other side of the VIP stage, the host, who had been waiting for a while, said loudly: ”Next, I would like to invite His Majesty the Emperor to announce the opening of the competition.”
The emperor was seated in the center of the first row of the VIP seats. He wore a golden red robe, and he slowly stood up amidst thunderous applause. Lifting his right hand, he waved at the audience and the soul masters below him. The applause quickly stopped, and the large plaza turned silent.
”I, Cloud Dynasty Emperor Xue Tianya, represent the entire membership of the Imperial Family, and also represent the organizers of this year's competition to announce the opening of the competition for the cultivators of the Cloud Dynasty Sect.”
The applause was thunderous again as cheers rose and fell. Amongst the crowd, Zhou Tong clapped lightly as he helplessly smiled.
”As expected of the Leader's speech. Tsk tsk.”
Waiting until the applause died down once again, the emperor continued, ”Here, I hope that all the young cultivators participating in this competition can display their full strength, obtain good results, win honor for the sect, and also bring honor to my Cloud Dynasty!”
The third round of applause rang out. This time, the eyes of the young cultivators at the center of the competition arena burned with a fiery radiance. For them, such a competition would be the best stage to show themselves.
Of course, that was only possible when you listened to Zhou Tong, who had an awkward expression, and Yue Qingyao, who was just foolishly playing with butterflies.
After a long time, the group drawing concluded.
Violet Firmament Palace against the Rainbow Prefecture.
Dreamy Cloud Pavilion against the Shadowless Sect.
Canglong Mountain against the Golden Cicada Sect.
Star Gauze Sword Sect to Green Smoke Pavilion.
Before Fang Zheng earned enough money to buy the tickets, it was impossible for the Four Major Sects to meet him.
”Alright, then we will proceed to the first round of the preliminaries next. It will be Star Gauze Sword Sect against Green Smoke Pavilion. Each sect participating in the competition is requested to leave the competition, and the two sects participating in the competition are requested to prepare. After an hour, the competition officially begins. ”
”How is it? For the opening match, are the two little fellows confident? ” Taoist Master Xing Luo patted Zhou Tong's shoulders and asked.
”Should I say 'yes' boldly, or do I need to ask that Green Smoke Pavilion guy's level first?” Zhou Tong rolled his eyes.
”You'll know what level it is when you get on the stage. However, I have one request for you guys, for you guys to win the first round, you have to win beautifully, and you have to win with the grace of my Star Gauze Sword Sect, you have to … ”
”Alright, Sovereign, if you have something to say, just say it.” Zhou Tong immediately laughed bitterly and interrupted him with a wave of his hand.
”Three minutes to finish the battle.”
”Grand master, I request for a curse!”
”No, go and prepare. It won't end in three minutes. Tonight, just wait for me to drink some water to wash the dishes.” Taoist Master Xing Luo snorted, he turned and walked away, not giving Zhou Tong the chance to complain.