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In the depths of winter, the markets of Spirit Martial Town are empty, with only a few ignorant children occasionally running about, making it rare to see other figures. However, this is not due to the cold weather, but rather a customary practice.
This situation occurs with great regularity every four years. During this time, pedestrians are scarce, and most roadside stalls have closed down, creating a tense and oppressive atmosphere that envelops the entire Spirit Martial Town.
For after tonight, the Martial Arts Selection Tournament will commence once every four years.
The Martial Arts Selection Tournament can be considered a tradition of the Martial Sovereign, held every four years and is an extremely important event for those within the Martial Sovereign community.
What can one accomplish in a single night?
Can one advance from a first-tier martial artist to a second-tier martial artist? Or perhaps successfully break through the Warrior Definition from the late stage of a Nine-Dan Warrior? Or refine their martial arts to perfection...
In any case, regardless of the reason, everyone is putting in extra effort, preparing for the final sprint.
Whether they are martial artists or warriors, anyone who is part of the Martial Sovereign community harbors a common fantasy deep down—becoming a legendary War God.
The Martial Arts Selection Tournament serves as the best venue to validate four years of cultivation. Through competition, one can discover their shortcomings; even if they lose, there is much to learn. If by chance they win, the benefits for their martial journey would be immeasurable.
The ultimate victor of the Martial Arts Selection Tournament will gain the opportunity to train with the Cloud Sea Sect. Even setting aside that chance for rapid advancement, at the very least, they will receive substantial rewards.
As for where these rewards come from, they are naturally provided by the organizers of the Martial Arts Selection Tournament. During this event, thousands gather—not only from this town but also from outside regions and prestigious sects that send representatives to scout for promising talents.
Historically, the Martial Arts Selection Tournament has been organized by families with significant strength and influence. Although such grand events require immense human and material resources, they also serve to highlight the organizer's status and greatly enhance their family's reputation. Thus, while organizers may spend considerable resources, they certainly do not suffer losses.
In Spirit Martial Town, the Cold Family has hosted the Martial Arts Selection Tournament for several consecutive years. However, this time it is different as it is jointly organized by the Cold, Xu, and Wang families.
Due to the collaboration of the three families, the rewards for this year's Martial Arts Selection Tournament are undoubtedly the most generous in history. Consequently, the number of participants has far exceeded previous years, reaching several thousand...
The large number of participants also means that the competition may not be fully completed within a few days. The pressure to stand out among thousands is certainly immense.
...
At the market in Spirit Martial Town, inside the Broad Gathering Pavilion of the Cold Family.
Unlike the solemn quiet outside, there are exclamations of surprise coming from the elegant hall on the third floor.
To celebrate tomorrow's Martial Arts Selection Tournament, many people are gathered at the Broad Gathering Pavilion. In addition to Cold Boyuan and Cold Bo Stone, the younger generation includes sisters Cold Moon and Cold Frost, brothers Cold Yang and Leng Ping, and even Leng Bo Feng, who usually rarely makes an appearance, is present.
Among those present, except for Leng Ping, everyone else cannot participate in the Martial Arts Selection Tournament. Cold Yang and Cold Moon participated in last year's tournament, so they can only observe this time. Cold Frost has no interest in martial arts at all, so she is also excluded. Only Leng Ping can participate, but due to his low strength, he is not expected to achieve much. Therefore, the main focus of this banquet is still on Ye Tian.
So far, Ye Tian's performance has indeed not disappointed them.
Bang bang bang bang bang...
Several crisp sounds rang out as Ye Tian's body shimmered with a faint golden light, revealing several vague Bagua Patterns.
At the same time, a vortex of elemental energy suddenly surged from his palm. As he directed it, the bowls and dishes on the table began to move towards his hand.
"Good!" A cheer came from beside him, emitted by Cold Boyuan.
"Xiao Tian, I didn't expect that in just over ten days, you have already mastered the Bagua Xuan Yuan Shield and Vortex Profound Skill to such a degree!" Cold Boyuan's eyes were filled with appreciation at this moment. He thought to himself, "I really didn't misjudge him; Ye Tian will surely achieve great things in the future."
"Indeed, you little brat are truly a genius!" Cold Bo Stone also looked excited and praised loudly.
The expressions of the others varied; some were surprised, some envious, some yearning, and some admiring...
Faced with the various gazes from everyone, Ye Tian felt a bit embarrassed. So he quickly changed the subject and asked, "Uncle Leng, tomorrow is the Martial Arts Selection Tournament. I heard that the Cloud Sea Sect will also send someone. Is that person very formidable?"
Upon hearing this, Cold Boyuan's eyes flickered as he said, "If I'm not mistaken, the person sent by the Cloud Sea Sect should be that same individual as before. His name is Thunderstorm, and he is a master of Martial Unity Definition!"
"Martial Unity Definition?" Ye Tian murmured lightly since there was no one in Spirit Martial Town who could achieve Martial Unity.
"That's right. Although he is a Martial Unity Definition expert, his status in the Cloud Sea Sect isn't very high. It seems that there are many experts gathered there!" As he spoke, even Cold Boyuan, Cold Bo Stone, and Leng Bo Feng showed a hint of yearning.
"Oh, then Wang Weiyang has also won first place in the Martial Arts Selection Tournament. Why didn't he go to the Cloud Sea Sect for further training?"
"Why would you think of that bastard?" Cold Bo Stone took over the conversation and explained, "I heard he was abandoned by the Cloud Sea Sect. The reason remains unknown; perhaps he flirted with one of their beauties, hahaha."
Everyone laughed and joked, but Cold Boyuan suddenly seemed to remember something and solemnly advised, "Xiao Tian, tomorrow is the Martial Arts Selection Tournament. With your current strength, you cannot compete with Xu Ao. You must not act recklessly."
Cold Boyuan's words were not without reason. After spending months together, everyone understood Ye Tian's character. If Xu Ao won first place, he would gain the qualification to train at the Cloud Sea Sect. At that time, where would Ye Tian go to find him?
If Ye Tian cannot win the Martial Arts Selection Tournament, it is highly likely that his great enmity will never be avenged. However, Xu Ao's strength surpasses his by two levels, and if Ye Tian were to confront him directly, not only would he fail to take revenge, but he could also suffer significant losses. After all, the animosity between them has escalated to a deeper level due to Ye Tian's previous actions against Xu Kun. Even if Ye Tian now abandons the thought of revenge, the Xu Family may not let him off easily.
“Uncle Leng, don’t worry, I know what I’m doing,” Ye Tian said with a gentle smile, revealing a reassuring expression.
“That’s good to hear,” Cold Bo Stone replied with slight concern, but after receiving Ye Tian's reassurance, he chose not to bring it up again.
“Father, I want to visit the Cloud Sea Sect too,” Cold Moon said playfully to her father. Although she was a woman, she possessed a spirit that rivaled men, and she was filled with longing for the legendary Cloud Sea Sect.
Upon hearing this, Cold Bo Stone laughed heartily, recalling her previous remarks during the last banquet. He teased her, “Your strength isn’t sufficient right now; you won’t be able to secure the top spot in the martial selection. However, I do have an idea.”
After hearing this, Cold Moon’s eyes sparkled as she stood up and approached her Uncle, giving him a shoulder rub and back massage in a show of affection.
“Ha ha, little girl, let me tell you this: as long as you find a young man from the Cloud Sea Sect to marry... Ouch! Ouch! That hurts, let go!” Before he could finish his sentence, Cold Moon had twisted him hard, causing everyone to burst into laughter; it was truly a lively scene.
“Moon Sister, that guy from the Cloud Sea Sect, Thunderstorm, seems to have some interest in you. Why not just marry him? Then you can naturally go to the Cloud Sea Sect,” said Cold Yang, who was smiling as he joined in teasing Cold Moon.
Due to their age difference, Cold Yang and Cold Moon had a particularly close relationship among the younger generation. Thus, it was rare for him to joke around in front of everyone.
“Little Yang~ are you feeling cheeky?” Cold Moon said as she approached him with clenched fists...
Amidst the joyful laughter and cheerful atmosphere, a satisfied smile appeared on the face of Cold Boyuan, the head of the Cold Family.
Everyone enjoyed drinking and playing games until the banquet finally concluded in the evening.
"Xiao Tian," Cold Boyuan called out to Ye Tian, who was walking towards the door. "Come here, I still have something to say to you."
Ye Tian gestured for Leng Ping and the others to leave first, then returned to his seat. "Uncle Leng, what is it?"
Cold Boyuan patted Ye Tian on the shoulder, sighed lightly, and said, "Xiao Tian, although you mentioned earlier that you know your limits, I understand your eagerness for revenge. You definitely won't give up so easily. Right now, there is still a significant gap between you and Xu Ao. It may not sound like much, but you should know that each breakthrough in Warrior Definition greatly enhances the resonance of your energy. Moreover, Xu Ao is not like Leng Yong or Xu Kun; he has extensive practical experience."
Cold Boyuan took a sip of tea and continued earnestly, "Xiao Tian, I'm not saying all this to make you give up on revenge; I just want to tell you not to take unnecessary risks." He paused for a moment before continuing, "After all, you are already engaged to Frosty. In the future upheaval of the Cold Family, I hope to rely on you to protect her. So from a selfish perspective, I don't want you to recklessly seek revenge in the Martial Arts Selection Tournament and ruin yourself, along with the responsibilities I have entrusted to you."
Cold Boyuan finally finished speaking, but Ye Tian did not show the hesitation he had expected.
"Uncle Leng, don't worry. Xu Ao is not enough to bring me down. Trust me; it's just two segments away—I'll close that gap overnight!"
Ye Tian's tone was incredibly firm and confident, which even gave Cold Boyuan a sense of reassurance.
"Kid, I believe in you!" Cold Boyuan said without doubt as he raised his glass and drank it all.
"Uncle Leng, I will not let you down!" Ye Tian also raised his glass and finished it. However, he felt a slight pang in his heart; choosing between love and hatred was indeed a difficult dilemma. If that day ever came, what would he choose?
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