Bang!
Just as the Cyan Thorn was about to pierce Tai Shan’s chest, a large hand quietly appeared and grasped it.
Narrowly saving Tai Shan.
“Boss…”
Leaning against the figure before him, Tai Shan immediately breathed a sigh of relief. If it weren’t for Ye Cangtian, he would have already become a corpse.
Ye Cangtian reached out to stop Tai Shan, then waved his hand, unleashing waves of spiritual energy that instantly dispersed the white mist in the martial arts arena.
“Ye Cangtian, are you going too far by personally coming onto the stage to save someone?”
“Exactly, if you can’t win, just admit defeat. Why trouble yourself to act?”
“If the Hidden Group can’t afford to lose, then don’t come out and make a fool of yourself…”
As the white mist dissipated and Ye Cangtian was seen in the arena, some forces harboring enmity towards the Hidden Group immediately started their sarcastic remarks.
“Shut up! If you keep chirping, I don’t mind killing you right now!”
Ye Cangtian swept his gaze across the entire arena coldly, a killing intent erupting from his eyes.
Tai Shan had nearly lost his life here, and he was truly enraged. If these people continued to provoke him now, he wouldn’t mind making an example of them!
This…
As his voice fell, after sensing the killing intent emanating from Ye Cangtian, everyone chose to fall silent.
While Ye Cangtian might not be able to deal with everyone alone, if he was determined to kill someone, others would find it difficult to stop him.
Therefore, facing a Ye Cangtian on the verge of losing control, their rational choice was to avoid his sharp edge.
“Ye Cangtian, you not only reminded Tai Shan to defend, but you also personally intervened to block the attack. According to the competition rules, Tai Shan has already lost. You have no objections, right?”
The entire arena fell silent. Just then, Qing Yan’s voice was heard.
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian’s gaze turned towards Qing Yan, becoming exceptionally cold, and he asked, “Is that what you think?”
“Otherwise?”
“Or are you saying that you believe my judgment is unfair?”
“Why not ask everyone present!”
Qing Yan looked at Ye Cangtian with a calm gaze, a strange smile appearing on his face.
Not only had everyone heard Ye Cangtian’s reminder, but they had also seen Ye Cangtian rush into the arena to save someone.
With such facts laid bare, as long as one’s intelligence wasn’t compromised, they should know who won and who lost!
Hmph!
Ye Cangtian snorted upon hearing this and said, “Very well, then let the crowd judge!”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian looked at Qing Yan and questioned him faintly, “Qing Yan, didn’t you say earlier that it was just a sparring match?”
“That’s right, I said it!”
Qing Yan frowned, knowing what Ye Cangtian was implying.
He continued, “However, in the midst of a fight, with fists and feet flying, it’s inevitable for blows to be a bit heavy. I presume young friend understands this point!”
“If the move was too powerful and Tai Shan couldn’t withstand it, I can understand.”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian held the Cyan Thorn and waved it in front of the other party, “But to use such a heaven-defying spiritual artifact, that’s not acceptable, is it?”
After a pause, Ye Cangtian continued, “Qing Yan, Su Yu Bai shouldn’t be unaware of this spiritual artifact’s power, right? By using such a spiritual artifact, he was not only aiming to win the match, but also to murder!”
With that statement, Qing Yan’s expression turned grim.
The next moment, he looked at Ye Cangtian and said, “This item is a protective spiritual artifact that I gave Yu Bai. It does have some offensive capabilities. I believe Yu Bai didn’t expect the shield’s defense to be so fragile when he used this item!”
Qing Yan began to quibble. Regardless of the outcome, he couldn’t admit that Su Yu Bai had a motive for murder, as that would be a violation of the competition rules.
Hmph!
Ye Cangtian snorted coldly and said, “The attack just unleashed by this Cyan Thorn is enough to match a powerful blow from a mid-stage Heavenly rank expert. I ask, how many shields can withstand it, and how many people can?”
Whoosh!
As Ye Cangtian’s voice fell, the audience seating area erupted in another uproar.
They knew the Cyan Thorn’s attack was extraordinary, but they never imagined that such a small Cyan Thorn could unleash the power of a mid-stage Heavenly rank attack.
That was a Heavenly rank attack! Even with a giant shield, a cultivator at the peak of the third level of the Quasi-Heavenly rank would find it difficult to withstand such an attack!
“Sect Master Qing Yan, using such a spiritual artifact for victory is indeed going too far!”
“Is the Misty Rain Tower so desperate for victory that they’ve thrown all shame away?”
“I thought the Hidden Group was shameless enough, but I didn’t expect the Misty Rain Tower to be even more shameless…”
Sounds poured in from all directions, and Qing Yan’s expression shifted between red and white.
Now that public opinion was against him, it was truly difficult for him to argue anything.
However, he couldn’t just hand over the prizes either!
With that thought, he gritted his teeth and spoke, “Young friend, when I gave the Cyan Thorn to Yu Bai, I did not inform him of its full power, precisely because I feared he might act presumptuously with it.
Therefore, Yu Bai would at most consider the Cyan Thorn a rather potent spiritual tool, and there was no intent to murder!”
“He didn’t know, but don’t you know?”
“Although the white mist obscured the view, as a Heavenly rank expert, wouldn’t it be easy for you to sense the situation within the mist?”
“When Su Yu Bai used the Cyan Thorn, you did not intervene. This already shows an intent to murder. Then, when I intervened, you still claimed I was disrupting the rules, which is a cover-up of this matter!”
“Given this, how do you think this match should be judged!”
Ye Cangtian glanced at the other party and questioned him coldly.
This…
After those successive questions, Qing Yan’s face turned ashen.
What made him feel even worse was that the majority of the people in the audience seats had been incited by Ye Cangtian, and they expressed serious doubts about the Misty Rain Tower’s actions.
It was clear that if he didn’t provide a satisfactory answer now, the reputation of the Misty Rain Tower would be ruined here.
With that thought, he could only cast an apologetic glance at Su Yu Bai. He had no room to argue and could only let his disciple bear the brunt of it.
“This match, due to Su Yu Bai’s use of a super-powerful spiritual artifact, coupled with my momentary negligence, nearly resulted in a tragedy.
Therefore, I have decided that Su Yu Bai’s performance in this match will be invalidated, and the victor will be Tai Shan of the Hidden Group!”
Qing Yan gritted his teeth and, bracing himself, announced the result.
Su Yu Bai nearly fainted upon hearing this outcome.
After all, the Cyan Thorn was given to him by Qing Yan specifically for this battle, and yet, because of the Cyan Thorn, he was declared to have lost the match.
How could he accept this!
But the problem was, what could he do if he didn’t accept it? Qing Yan had already done his best to help him. It was all Ye Cangtian’s aggressive pressure!
For a moment, Qing Yan transferred all his resentment to the Hidden Group, and to Ye Cangtian.
On the other side, Ye Cangtian, standing in the arena, wore a satisfied smile and said, “Sect Master Qing Yan, I admire your fair judgment!”
Saying this, Ye Cangtian cupped his hands and walked off the stage.
From the viewing platform, looking at Tai Shan on the stage, Qing Yan spoke, “Tai Shan, congratulations on winning the final victory. Next, a disciple of the Misty Rain Tower will accompany you to the Misty Rain Tower’s treasury to select treasures.
You can return to the Hidden Group first to discuss the treasures you need!”
Upon hearing this, Tai Shan cupped his hands in thanks and then returned to the Hidden Group’s area.
“Boss, thank you for securing a first place spot for me!” Tai Shan said to Ye Cangtian.
Hmph!
Ye Cangtian snorted lightly and said, “We’re brothers, so don’t be so formal!”
Mm.
Tai Shan replied with a hum, then asked, “Boss, what do you think I should choose?”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled and said, “Whether it’s cultivation techniques or weapons, choose what you can use. As for elixirs, regardless of their effects, choose those with higher grades!”
Tai Shan said with difficulty, “Boss, I understand what you’re saying, but the problem is, all I need are shields and cultivation techniques related to shields. These are hard to find in ordinary factions.”
Hearing this, Ye Cangtian smiled and said, “You idiot, if you don’t need anything, choose what your brothers need. As I said, pick the good ones!”
Upon hearing this, Tai Shan slowly nodded, then approached Yao Bao’er and asked, “Bao’er, what are the characteristics of high-grade elixirs?”
Yao Bao’er glanced at Tai Shan and replied helplessly, “You don’t need to ask about these. I can’t explain it to you clearly in a short time.
Most importantly, what good elixirs do you think the Misty Rain Tower can offer?”
In Yao Bao’er’s opinion, it would be very good if the Misty Rain Tower could offer a single Nine Heavens Life Continuation Pill.
As for other high-grade elixirs, even if the Misty Rain Tower had them, they would be extremely expensive and not easily given out as rewards.
Tai Shan felt there was some truth to this, so he followed the Misty Rain Tower guards to the treasury…