Chapter 967: Chapter 415: Your Horizontal Training Is One of a Kind!
"Both of you are guests I invited."
"It’s better to come over and enjoy some tea first; it’s not too late for sparring and exchanging later..."
The Sword Demon spoke with a slightly raspy voice amidst his calmness.
A hundred meters away.
Bai Xiao slowly retracted his fist and looked down at the surface of his skin, where a layer of indestructible Glazed Golden Light showed some cracks. This was the terrifying blade energy cut out by the Sword Demon that affected it.
Up ahead, along the narrow gash of the blade mark, strands of black smoke drifted away, faintly emanating an extremely fierce and bloodthirsty demonic killing intent.
"Twelve Hell Map?"
"No, it should be beyond what is known as the Twelve Hell Map."
Bai Xiao’s eyes slightly flickered as he thought silently.
Once, at the Dark World Fighting Competition, Gui Luotian of Po Suo’s Hidden Blade Pavilion had learned the core legacy, the Twelve Hell Map. But the method displayed by the Sword Demon ahead was more violent and ruthless than the Twelve Hell Map.
It probably has to do with the rumored Forbidden Secret Martial art mastered by the Sword Demon.
Five minutes later.
Under the pavilion, a group of seven people sat scattered.
Everyone present exuded a strong aura; even if it was restrained within their bodies, it felt distinctively different. These seven Peak Faction Masters came from around the world, each possessing unique tricks up their sleeves. They were either leaders of First-rank sects or had made a great name for themselves within their Secret Martial Worlds. They gathered here this time precisely for the Martial Arts Competition!
Thus, the seven people enjoying tea were all potential rivals of each other.
"Everyone, please enjoy the tea."
The Sword Demon personally stood up, using a dark golden brass teapot, poured a cup of tea for everyone around. The tea water was slightly green, emitting a peculiar fragrance, with traces of heat. Smelling it invigorated the spirit. It was Enlightenment Tea leaf, although it might be quite aged.
All seven of them sipped the tea.
Among them, the five from the Tianxia Federation showed no change in expression as they had all tasted Enlightenment Tea leaves before. Only Star Shining Federation’s Death Sword and Holy Luo United States’ Lion King showed a sudden spark in their eyes, closing their eyes to savor it carefully.
The special effects of the Enlightenment Tea leaves refreshed the mind, boosting inspiration within the brain. Although brief, it was enough to leave one yearning for more. The Lion King opened his eyes, looking at the Enlightenment Tea water in his hand.
He couldn’t help but exclaim.
"This is the legendary Enlightenment Tea leaves?"
"I heard early back in the Holy Luo that there was a magical Enlightenment Tea Tree in Tianxia; under that sacred tree, one could gain enlightenment rapidly. The tea leaves from the Enlightenment Tea Tree could enhance a martial artist’s comprehension, effective even for those at Peak Faction Master Level. From today’s taste, it truly stands out..."
On the north side of the pavilion.
An elderly man in white, the oldest present, replied.
"Lion King, the Enlightenment Tea leaves we are drinking today are actually quite old, with much of the enlightenment power dissipated. The fresher the Enlightenment Tea leaves, the better the quality and effect! For this Martial Arts Competition, just entering the top sixteen awards you with Enlightenment Tea leaves. Entering the top eight gives you more than a pound. Its quality is at least ten years in age, with the same quantity being twice as effective as what we’re drinking today..."
Opposite him.
Lion King’s eyes slightly brightened, thinking silently.
"Coming to Tianxia Federation upon invitation this time wasn’t in vain."
The elderly man in white continued speaking.
"As for the top three, they could even receive the opportunity to comprehend under the Enlightenment Tea Tree. As for the champion, naturally, it’s the Forbidden Secret Martial art Water and Fire Immortal Robe."
"Tut-tut-tut, Forbidden Secret Martial art, who wouldn’t want it!?"
Lion King exclaimed after setting down his teacup.
"Of course, everyone wants it."
"But, the probability is slim. Among those present, probably only the Sword Demon has some assurance. In my view, among all peak grandmasters below the Grandmaster rank in the world, only three have the qualifications to ascend to the champion of the Martial Arts Competition. Sky Country’s Light Eagle from the White Eagle Republic, Spirit King of Star God Palace from Star Shining Federation, and one is naturally the Sword Demon of Po Suo’s Hidden Blade Pavilion."
The others present watched Lion King and Sword Demon, without refuting but showing approval. The white-haired elder supplemented.
"Your Saint Luo’s Xiu Ghost, and Akasso United Kingdom’s Holy Knight, are also renowned. The upcoming Martial Arts Competition is sure to be a battle between dragons and tigers..."
Lion King heard this, opened his mouth wanting to say something, but finally didn’t speak. Saint Luo United States’ Xiu Ghost is a distinctive existence, detached from the mainstream Secret Martial World. Yet, such a being is most likely to step into the Grandmaster category in the future.
"I wonder how many will come to participate in this Martial Arts Competition?"
After a brief silence, he changed the topic.
Lion King indeed wished to fight for a spot in the top eight, as over one pound of Enlightenment Tea leaves would last him a long time. But if all of those renowned peak existences worldwide came, Lion King wouldn’t be confident in securing a high rank.
"Light Eagle is definitely coming."
"He has already informed me in advance."
From the main seat, the Sword Demon calmly spoke and said slowly.
When he once traveled the world, he fought Sky Country’s Light Eagle several times from the White Eagle Republic, never settling the score, never reaching the final step. And this time facing the Martial Arts Competition is a great chance for the two of them to resolve personal grudges. So Light Eagle will surely come, both seeking to thoroughly defeat the other.