Chapter 1298: Count Us In

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

“If we want to reap this reward, we have to put some skin into the game.”

“Our Wild Blade Sect can take out five pieces of Nine Transformation Wood to attract Ye Chen!”

“As for the Ice Fire Herb, Heavenly Star Herb, and Cosmos Leaf, you guys can discuss it among yourselves,” the Grand Elder of the Wild Blade Sect said.

“Good!”

“No problem!”

“We’ll discuss it now. You should keep Ye Chen occupied in the meantime!”

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The heads of the Wang and Li families, as well as the Blood Heaven Sect’s Grand Elder, left quickly, rushing toward the other forces’ territories to spread the news of this opportunity.

The Grand Elder of the Wild Blade Sect smiled kindly at Ye Chen and said, “Little Brother Ye, your cultivation journey must not have been easy, and now you need spiritual herbs to make up for the damage to your origin foundation!”

“How about this? We will give you the spiritual herbs you need…”

“Ice Fire Herb, Cosmos Leaf, Nine Transformation Wood, and Heavenly Star Herb!”

“I will represent the eight sects and five families of Spirit City in saying that we can give you five of each, but you have to agree to one request.”

The Grand Elder of the Wild Blade Sect came over to Ye Chen and gestured to the hundreds of young disciples around him. He said, “Since you’re an outstanding young man, why don’t you give some pointers to your peers?”

“Besides, although we have all four of these herbs, we don’t have many of them. They’re priceless. We can’t give them to you for free, right?”

He observed the changes in Ye Chen’s expression before continuing, “We’ll set up an arena for a competition. Each of the eight sects and five families will send out one person, whose strength and cultivation level are similar to yours. If you win, consider it as giving these young geniuses some pointers. We will also give you the herbs you need, five of each type!”

“However, if you lose, then I can only ask you to leave Spirit City.”

In actual fact, if Ye Chen lost, they were fully intent on having the winning disciple cripple him. Then, they would escort him back to the Kunlun Mountains where he would await his death when the experts of the Blood Sword Sect returned.

If he won? Well, that was impossible, but it was not as if they did not have a backup plan. In any case, they were fully intent on coming out of this with the win, regardless of the methods they relied on.

Ye Chen would lose no matter what!

“Good!”

“I also want to see if the young geniuses of Spirit City are as talented as the rumors say!”

Ye Chen’s expression did not change. He had already figured out what these fellows were planning. Although he knew that he was being targeted, and that things would be dangerous, he had no choice.

Little Gold was in danger, and he had to save it at all costs!

His cold gaze swept across the group, and he said, “You are all the so-called geniuses of Spirit City. Don’t disappoint me. I don’t want to fight with trash. Show me your skills tomorrow!”

“Hmph!” He snorted coldly. Before turning to leave, he turned to look at the Grand Elder of the Kun Sword Sect. “Elder Kun Wu, I’ll head to an inn to rest. Come and inform me when you’re done preparing for the competition tomorrow.”

After that, Ye Chen found a random inn to enter seclusion.

However, the young geniuses of Spirit City who Ye Chen had spoken to earlier had exploded into an uproar, and were cursing Ye Chen.

“Ye Chen, who do you think you are?”

“On what basis does a half-crippled fellow like you still have to show off?”

“His arrogance was his downfall, but it seems that he hasn’t learnt his lesson.”

“Ye Chen must die!”

“Hmph! Does he think that he will bully us? It’s the other way around! Ye Chen is the trashy one!”

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All kinds of comments were made.

The Grand Elder of the Wild Blade Sect stroked his beard and revealed a sinister smile, thinking to himself, As expected, Ye Chen was still too young and green, and could not help himself from jumping into the trap.

His origin foundation was seriously injured. This time, Ye Chen would definitely lose!

In all likelihood, it would only take around five disciples to deal with him.

“Everyone, the competition will officially begin at noon tomorrow!”

“The eight sects and five families will each send a genius to spar with Ye Chen. Everyone can come and watch!”

After saying that, the Grand Elder of the Wild Blade Sect also left and headed straight for the Four Quarters Embassy. This was the place where the eight sects and five families often held meetings. No one else was allowed to enter. As soon as he entered, he saw that the Grand Elders and Sect Masters of the various sects had already arrived.

Whether it was the sects or families of Spirit City, each one had a Grand Elder, who held immense power and influence, just below the ancestor. At any given moment, they would be able to take command of the sect or family if necessary.

At this moment, the Grand Elders of the eight sects were gathered, and the five family heads were all present.

The head of the Chen family stared at the Wild Blade Sect’s Grand Elder and said, “We’ve all been briefed about your plans. The five families have no objections!”

“This might be a chance for us to enter the Lingwu Continent, and is an opportunity that could not be missed!

“Azure Heaven’s Gate, no objections!”

“Since no one has any objections, why don’t you tell us who each sect is willing to send out as their representative, as well as what they are willing to contribute?” Kun Wu quickly asked.

“The Wang family will contribute a stalk of Heavenly Star Herb!”

“The Chen family will contribute a stalk of Ice Fire Herb!”

“The Blood Heaven Sect…”

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Soon, the eight sects and five families decided on the herbs and disciples each clan would send.

The eight Grand Elders and five family heads stared at the inn where Ye Chen was cultivating with smiles on their faces. They could not let this opportunity slip past them!

As for the sect masters of the eight sects, as they were not as strong as the Grand Elder, and were not qualified to interfere in the matter between the Blood Sword Sect and Ye Chen, they relinquished their decision-making authority and temporarily retreated behind the scenes. They would only come out to take charge of the sect’s matters once things had calmed down.

As for the various ancestors, they had also tacitly agreed to this competition.

Soon, news of the competition swept through Spirit City like a whirlwind.

It was not just the thirteen major factions. Some small families and hidden geniuses were also rubbing their fists, wanting to grab a slice of the pie.

In the square in the center of Spirit City, countless spectators had gathered, and were looking at the people from the various families on the thirteen high platforms around the square.

On each platform sat a Grand Elder and the disciple chosen to participate in the competition.

There was no referee for this competition. After all, the major factions were determined to cripple Ye Chen, so they would not risk having the fight interrupted midway, which might also become an excuse for Ji Siqing to claim that there was foul play involved.

“Where’s Ye Chen? It’s time. Why hasn’t the fighting started?”

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