PFC Chapter 306: Challenge of the Champion
Chapter 306: Challenge of the Champion
The competition in Yeyousi this time is divided into defending the ring and fighting in the ring.
Four contestants will be drawn from each of the four arenas as champions, and the remaining contestants will have the opportunity to choose one of the arenas to challenge.
If the challenger defeats the champion, he will replace the original champion and become the new champion, and continue to face subsequent challenges. If the challenge fails, he will be eliminated directly.
As for the original champion, even if he loses, he still has the qualification to challenge the champion once.
Li Zhi looked around and found that all the contestants were very excited because of the emperor's personal presence.
There was a fiery light flashing in their eyes, like a burning flame, which was a strong desire to stand out in front of the emperor.
After all, this is a rare and excellent opportunity to show up in front of the emperor. If you perform well, you may be able to change your destiny and embark on the road to success.
However, Li Zhi just smiled slightly, thinking to himself, whether it is to show off or to lose face, it depends on the real strength! In this arena full of masters, without real talent and only relying on passion, it is difficult to go far.
Situ Han stood in front of the four arenas and solemnly announced the rules of the competition. Then he slowly came to Emperor Zhao Qi.
He came close to the emperor, bowed slightly, and said respectfully: "Your Majesty, please select four champions for this competition."
When Emperor Zhao Qi heard this, he showed an interested look on his face, and his deep eyes flashed with surprise and joy. Obviously, he did not expect that he could participate in this competition and have such a special "mission".
He looked at the dozen or so people standing on the stage with great interest.
Although Zhao Qi is not a cultivator, he is definitely not a weak person.
Back then, Yongguo was able to reverse the decline of the two dynasties, relying on the solid foundation laid by Zhao Qi in bloody battles on the battlefield. He had been on the battlefield for a long time, experienced the baptism and test of countless wars, and had long since tempered his extraordinary courage and insight.
Therefore, his eyesight is naturally not bad, and he can discern some clues from people's expressions, temperament and subtle behaviors.
He just stretched out his broad and powerful hand and pointed precisely at the crowd.
After a while, four people stood out and walked out slowly.
And Li Zhi was among the four!
When Master Bao saw this, his expression changed instantly, and his originally smiling face froze.
He leaned closer to the emperor and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, this is unfair..."
The emperor was stunned for a moment, obviously a little surprised by Master Bao's reaction. However, he immediately reacted, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealed a faint smile, and said softly: "Why? Is there someone you value here?"
Master Bao chuckled, trying to cover up his embarrassment and uneasiness with a smile. He said, "Your Majesty, I can't hide it from your eyes. Look at that white-haired man. Don't you want to change him?"
The emperor rolled his eyes at Master Bao and said, "Do you know what it means to be a king? I have already made my choice, how can I change it at will?"
Although his words were gentle, they revealed an unquestionable majesty that made Master Bao dare not raise any objections.
Upon hearing this, Master Bao curled his lips, looking reluctant.
He knew very well that the emperor's decision was difficult to change, but he was really worried about Li Zhi's situation. After all, defending the ring meant fighting with more people, which put him at a disadvantage.
The emperor was obviously very tolerant towards Master Bao. When he saw Master Bao's look, he couldn't help but feel a little amused.
So he quietly asked, "How much did you buy?"
Master Bao was stunned for a moment, then he said hesitantly: "I bet on him to win the championship, and I will bet one thousand taels... of gold!"
Zhao Wuji, who was standing by, was speechless when he heard this. He knew that only Zhao Bao dared to speak so recklessly in front of the emperor. If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't even dare to have such an idea, let alone express it so bluntly.
When the emperor heard this number, he nodded slightly and said, "I didn't expect you to have such good eyesight. This person looks extraordinary..."
When Master Bao heard the emperor's praise, he immediately felt proud, smiled and said, "Of course..."
Before he could finish his words, he heard the emperor suddenly say, "Give me half of the winnings."
Master Bao choked and almost bit his tongue. He stared at the emperor with wide eyes, looking at him in astonishment, as if he couldn't believe his ears.
The emperor couldn't help but burst into laughter when he saw Master Bao's funny appearance. His laughter was hearty and heroic, echoing over the martial arts arena, making the originally slightly tense atmosphere instantly relaxed.
King Zhou, who was not far away, saw that Master Bao was talking happily with the emperor, and his face was extremely gloomy. His heart was full of jealousy and resentment, and his eyes revealed a hint of ferocity and unwillingness.
He looked back at the arena and saw that Duan Heng was also chosen by the emperor as the champion.
As a result, the original plan to let Duan Heng snipe Li Zhi was completely disrupted. Now Duan Heng could only pretend to be defeated and then challenge Li Zhi.
But King Zhou knew clearly in his heart that Duan Heng would never easily let go of such an opportunity to show off in front of the emperor, and it was almost impossible for him to pretend to be defeated.
This sudden change made King Zhou feel irritated.
At this moment, the four people chosen by the emperor as champions were already standing on four stages.
The rest of the people were watching from below, sizing up the four people defending the ring.
After a while, some people who were confident in their strength came up to the stage to challenge.
…
Li Zhi narrowed his eyes slightly and stared closely at the person in front of him.
The man was wearing the Night Patrol's iconic green costume. He had a slender figure, steady steps, and a fiery red face, as if illuminated by flames. His unique complexion was unforgettable at first sight.
He took a step forward, clasped his fists and saluted towards Li Zhi, his movements were crisp and clear, and he said loudly: "A, Jia Zhen!"
Li Zhi also clasped his fists in return and said calmly, "Type C, Li Zhi!"
Jia Zhen's eyes flickered slightly. He had heard of Li Zhi's name a long time ago. He did not dare to look down on this man who had caused a lot of trouble in Yongguo some time ago.
After all, a person who can survive until now after causing such a big stir should definitely not be underestimated.
However, since Jia Zhen dared to step onto the stage, he must have sufficient confidence in his own strength.
After the two sides announced their names to each other, there was no further exchange of words.
Jia Zhen quickly took a starting stance, with his feet apart, shoulder-width apart, his knees slightly bent, his center of gravity lowered.
In an instant, a surging heat wave suddenly burst out from Jia Zhen's body, and the heat wave spread out in all directions like a ferocious beast with its fangs and claws bared. The surrounding air was instantly heated, becoming distorted and blurred, as if being in a blazing desert.
It seems that Jia Zhen has practiced fire magic and has achieved great accomplishments.
Li Zhi raised his lips slightly, and murmured in a voice that only he could hear: "In that case, I will also use fire magic to fight you!"
The next moment, there was a loud "whoosh" sound, like a thunderclap, shocking everyone.
A ball of fire suddenly exploded from Li Zhi's body. The fire was like a huge blooming red lotus. The orange-red flame burned fiercely, emitting bursts of terrifying high temperatures.
The flames leaped and danced as if they had life, wrapping Li Zhi tightly in it, making him look like a god of war born from the flames, majestic and magnificent.