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“Literary Duel?” Chu Liuxiang was taken aback. When the agreement was made, it was indeed possible to choose between a Literary Duel or a martial contest, allowing Han Mang to decide. However, in reality, who would actually engage in a Literary Duel?
It was all about real strength; the one with greater power would emerge victorious, with no shortcuts involved.
This time, Chu Liuxiang never expected that Han Mang would actually request a Literary Duel.
After hesitating for a moment, Chu Liuxiang nodded in agreement and smiled, “That works too; a Literary Duel is fine, as it won’t hurt our feelings.”
Chu Liuxiang understood that a Literary Duel would be very beneficial for his Daxing Gate. It wouldn’t offend Bai Xiaosheng’s ever-untouchable Young Master Wei Chen, and it would also leave a generous impression on the spectators. Why not go for it?
Clearly, countless onlookers could see that the strongest among these outsiders was merely at Earth Soul Realm Level Four. While Earth Soul Realm Level Four was indeed quite strong, compared to the powerful members of Daxing Gate, it could only be described as mediocre.
In a martial contest, Daxing Gate would undoubtedly win. However, with a Literary Duel, it was uncertain what the competition would entail, making the outcome for Daxing Gate debatable.
Because of this, Daxing Gate chose to set aside its strengths and engage in a Literary Duel with the already well-prepared outsiders, showcasing the grandeur of Daxing Gate and leaving a good impression on those watching.
It was a win-win situation; a Literary Duel would benefit Daxing Gate!
Thus, when Han Mang proposed the Literary Duel, Chu Liuxiang immediately agreed.
Han Mang and his six companions were momentarily stunned. Before coming here, they had prepared countless phrases to coerce Daxing Gate into agreeing to the Literary Duel. However, they never expected that Daxing Gate would agree so readily; were they really that generous?
With this development, Han Mang and his group realized that Daxing Gate was deliberately planning to lose without any hesitation.
“Everyone, please come closer for a better view! This time our Daxing Gate is competing against the outsiders from Peach Blossom Sect—not in traditional martial combat but in a Literary Duel! While martial contests are visually impressive and earth-shattering, Literary Duels have their own intricacies. You might want to take a closer look at what surprises the seniors from Peach Blossom Sect will bring,” Chu Liuxiang shouted to the crowd surrounding them.
The people present were all left in a daze. A Literary Duel?
This was unheard of!
At a moment that concerned the fate of the Cloud Spirit Sect, how could they inexplicably choose a Literary Duel? Had they lost their minds? It was simply incomprehensible!
"What the hell, a Literary Duel? Did I hear that wrong?"
"You didn't hear wrong; it is indeed a Literary Duel. How could this happen?"
"It's strange. Right now, Chieftain Chu is being quite courteous to those outsiders, almost as if he is retreating."
"That's right, it's very courteous—so courteous that it's puzzling."
"Could it be that among those people, there are some hidden masters? Masters that even the ancestors of Daxing Gate fear?"
"That's hard to say. I've heard some news that in the Blackwater Territory, there is an Eighth-Rank Sect that offended a young man from the Peach Blossom Sect. That young man almost single-handedly wiped them out. The Peach Blossom Sect has many members, not just those few below."
"Is that true?"
"Of course it's true! My name is Wang Er, and I have never lied! Just wait and see; according to my guess, the outsiders from the Peach Blossom Sect will win this duel, and Daxing Gate will deliberately lose."
"If it really goes like you said, then Daxing Gate's actions wouldn't be a bad choice."
"A Literary Duel doesn't have much to see, but it's better than nothing."
"Yeah, let's go down and take a look; otherwise, wouldn't we have come here for nothing?"
"Literary Duel is quite fascinating as well. Those outsiders must have some backing, bringing out a lot of good things. It's just a chance to broaden our horizons."
Despite the helplessness of the situation, Chu Liuxiang had no choice but to give Face. The onlookers descended onto the desolate mountain, standing a hundred meters away, quietly watching the two groups while discussions continued to spread.
Chu Liuxiang paid no mind to the murmurs. He clasped his fists towards Han Mang and smiled, "Senior Han Mang, let's begin according to the common rules of Literary Duel."
The so-called Literary Duel was not about literary finesse; that was merely a pastime for scholars. For Soul Warriors, Literary Duel was something entirely different.
In a Literary Duel, what was contested were Treasures related to Soul Warrior cultivation. The one who presented a higher-grade Treasure would be declared the victor. The rules of Literary Duel were simple, but its entertainment value paled in comparison to martial combat.
The onlookers were disinterested; if it weren't for giving Chu Liuxiang some Face, they would likely have left by now.
However, when Han Mang produced an item, the expressions of those present instantly turned blank!
Even the people from Daxing Gate wore identical expressions of shock!
Countless gazes focused on what Han Mang held in his hands.
Even Wei Chen and Ji Mei were taken aback.
The item in Han Mang's hand appeared plain and unremarkable, yet the oppressive aura emanating from it made everyone feel a chill run down their spines.
It resembled a deer antler—somewhat shriveled—if tossed aside on the road, no one would bother picking it up. But in the eyes of a Soul Warrior, its value was beyond ordinary comprehension.
The aura radiating from it was terrifyingly powerful, even stronger than that of a Soul Realm Initial Stage expert!
"What is that thing?"
“Paralyze, I’ve never seen anything like it.”
“But the aura above is extraordinarily powerful; it must belong to a legendary divine beast, right?”
“It’s very likely. Aside from a legendary divine beast, I can’t think of any other monster that could emit such an aura just from a single horn. Ah, I feel an urge to kneel and worship!”
“Who wouldn’t? That kind of majestic presence subtly carries the aura of a king. What kind of monster does this treasure come from?”
“I thought this Literary Duel would end up being mundane, but these outsiders made their move with such an extraordinary treasure!”
“If their Cloud Spirit Sect really gets established, I might have to consider joining them.”
“What’s there to think about? A powerful Cloud Spirit Sect is a solid backing for cultivation. I’m just worried their conditions for accepting disciples are too strict, and we might not qualify.”
When Han Mang made his move, everyone was stunned into silence. The onlookers were secretly relieved they hadn’t left; otherwise, they would have missed the chance to witness something incredible. There are many treasures in the Chaos Realm, but none compare to the kind Han Mang held.
Chu Liuxiang pondered for a moment and asked, “Senior Han Mang, is this treasure from a monster?”
“Indeed.”
“Our Daxing Gate cannot produce any treasures that can match this one. In this round of the Literary Duel, we concede. However, I’m curious about what exactly this treasure is; I hope you can enlighten us.”
At that moment, Musa swaggered forward with an arrogant grin and said, “Chieftain Chu, this item is a horn from a Divine Beast Qilin. As for whether it truly belongs to a Divine Beast Qilin, we can no longer verify that. However, this treasure has been kept by an old man for thousands of years and still possesses such a formidable aura; it’s highly likely it is indeed from a Divine Beast Qilin. It’s well-known that Qilin Divine Beasts existed in history, but as time passed and their habitat disappeared, they gradually vanished. Therefore, the value of this Qilin Divine Beast horn is self-evident. When our Peach Blossom Sect is established, we will exhibit this item so everyone can come and admire it. Even just breathing in its aura will be refreshing.”
Upon hearing this, the surrounding onlookers erupted in applause and looked at the Qilin Divine Beast horn in Han Mang's hand with fervent eyes.
If Musa had directly boasted that it was the horn of a Qilin Divine Beast, they might not have believed him. But by cleverly adding that they could not verify it themselves, he made them believe it was indeed the horn of a Qilin Divine Beast.
As for whether it was true or not, even Han Mang himself found it hard to believe.
He had acquired that treasure when he was young, in the prime of his life, unaware of the value of that horn. It wasn't until his Formation Assignment skyrocketed that he gradually understood the horn's significance.
The Qilin Divine Beast is a spatial divine beast among mythical creatures. With the horn of the Qilin Divine Beast in his possession, it would be difficult for anyone's Formation Assignment not to become powerful.
Wei Chen's companion, Gu Yuehong, asked, "Is that thing real?"
"Indeed, it is the horn of the Qilin Divine Beast. The Qilin Divine Beast surpasses our dragon clan and is truly the first divine beast. That horn will be very beneficial to you. If you find a way to obtain it, your Formation Assignment will soar once again."
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen nodded. The belongings of Old Man Han Mang were essentially his own; acquiring them was only natural.
Having witnessed the horn of the Qilin Divine Beast, the onlookers fell silent, no longer engaging in excessive discussion. They all wanted to see just how precious the next treasure would be after such a valuable first one.
However, according to the rules, the second treasure should be presented by the Daxing Gate side first.
Chu Liuxiang hesitated for a moment before flipping his palm, revealing a seal in his hand.
Seeing that item, everyone gasped in surprise because it appeared utterly ordinary.
Could it be the seal of Zhao Dahai, Sect Leader of the Blade Sect and Master of the Qingyi Sect Zixiao?
Could such an item be used in a Literary Duel?
None of those present recognized its value, including Wei Chen and his group; only Donghua showed a thoughtful expression.
"What is that thing?"
"I don't understand. Is Chieftain Chu really going to use the seal of Daxing as a treasure for a duel against Sect Leader Zhao Dahai of the Blade Sect and Sect Master Zixiao of the Qingyi Sect? Even though that seal represents Daxing Gate and is quite valuable, this doesn't seem to follow the rules, does it?"
"Yeah, Chieftain Chu can't be that foolish, right? There must be something more to that seal than we imagine; it's not as simple as it seems."
"Let's wait for Chieftain Chu to explain and see what he has to say."
Faced with everyone's confusion, Chu Liuxiang smiled and was about to speak when suddenly, a figure appeared in the void, pointing a wooden sword directly at Chu Liuxiang!
"Hand over what you have! Otherwise, I will show no mercy!"
The person shouted, and with a light sweep of the wooden sword, an overwhelming sword energy surged forth, slicing a towering peak several miles away cleanly in half!
The might of that strike left everyone dumbfounded!
That kind of power was likely beyond even Thunderstorm's capabilities!
Such strength had surpassed the limits of humanity!
Fearful gazes were fixed on the figure in the air!
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