City Lord Competition

After the others left, Bai Ze returned to his usual training.

But with the Boiling Blood cultivation method, the effect it could produce now was already negligible.

Since that was the case, Bai Ze focused mainly on cultivating the Blood Sucking Demonic Art over the next few days, training it to the level of Great Accomplishment.

Besides that, his other martial skills had also improved noticeably.

In particular, Spark Sword had reached the perfected realm, while Blood Demon Palm and Shadow Step had both reached Minor Accomplishment.

Unfortunately, his Blood Changing Degree had only increased by three percent, reaching just seventy-five percent.

Even so, it still far surpassed that of ordinary martial artists.

Three days later, Pingfeng City's resource competition and City Lord Competition officially arrived.

At the very center of the city stood an enormous martial arena. Under the leadership of their patriarchs, the Four Great Families had already gathered there.

Bai Ze stood within the Li Family's ranks, calmly watching everything on the arena.

Once all the families had arrived, Li Tiannan, the Li Family patriarch, rose to his feet and said in a deep voice, "This City Lord Competition happens to coincide with the resource competition. How about we begin with the City Lord Competition?"

"Hehe, you're still the city lord right now. Your word goes."

"Isn't that so? Though after today, that may no longer be the case."

"Brother Li, we'll proceed as you suggest."

Clearly, the patriarchs of the other three great families had no major objections. It was only a matter of sooner or later, after all.

Yet from their words, it was also clear that the Li Family and the Wang Family stood in the same camp, while the Liu Family and the Chang Family stood together.

It was equally obvious just how impatient they were to seize the position of city lord.

Li Tiannan paid no heed to their veiled barbs. Smiling, he said, "In that case, the City Lord Competition officially begins."

"According to the rules, each family may send one representative. The victor becomes the city lord."

Whoosh!

Under everyone's gaze, Li Tiannan leaped into the air and landed on the arena.

After sweeping his gaze across the Liu Family and Chang Family members, he said calmly, "Now that it has begun, stop dragging your feet. If you want to contend for the city lord's seat, come up!"

"Fine!"

Upon hearing this, the Liu Family patriarch and the Chang Family patriarch exchanged a glance before one of them rose first.

He too leaped onto the arena, landing opposite Li Tiannan. He drew a large saber from behind his back and stared directly at him.

Seeing this, everyone below the arena watched the two men with bated breath.

Bai Ze's expression also turned solemn as he stared fixedly ahead.

Although the two had merely leaped onto the arena, he could already tell that their strength far exceeded his own.

Observing their battle from such close range would also allow Bai Ze to gain considerable experience.

At that moment, Li Qiuyu spoke softly beside him. "As expected, the Liu Family patriarch was the first to take the stage. I heard before that he's already reached the ninth level of the Inner Qi Realm. I wonder if it's true."

"But even if it is, he's absolutely no match for my father."

"They want to make the first move to exhaust and probe my father. They're thinking far too simply."

"Indeed."

Li Qiuhai beside her nodded as well. After all, he knew his father's true strength.

After hearing this, Bai Ze calmly glanced at the two of them before turning back to watch the battle on the arena.

Meanwhile, The two men on the arena had already begun fighting, weaving ceaselessly through a storm of Blade Light Sword Shadow.

Bang!

Clang!

Clang!

They moved with incredible speed, leaving the spectators dazzled.

Then Liu Yidao let out a furious roar, gripped his saber tightly with both hands, and hacked down viciously.

Mountain Splitting Force!

Rainbow Pierces the Sun!

Facing that savage strike, Li Tiannan refused to yield. He immediately unleashed the third move of the Rainbow Sword Technique.

The sword in his hand flickered in and out like a searing ray of light, shooting straight toward his opponent.

Amid the dense torrent of blade light and sword shadows, their attacks collided.

Boom!

After the violent crash, Liu Yidao's hands trembled slightly. He staggered back several steps before steadying himself, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.

He stared fixedly at Li Tiannan and said in a deep voice, "Patriarch Li, what impressive skill. I truly did not expect your Rainbow Sword Technique to have reached the realm of Great Accomplishment."

"Heh, isn't Brother Liu's saber technique the same?"

"Still not as good as yours. Since that is the case, it seems the position of City Lord has no fate with me today!"

"Please."

Hearing this, Li Tiannan understood what the other man meant. He sheathed his longsword, cupped his fists, and made a gesture of invitation.

Liu Yidao across from him did the same, putting away his saber and walking down from the arena.

However, Chang Boao, the head of the Chang Family seated in the stands, wore an unpleasant expression. He had not expected Liu Yidao to admit defeat just like that.

He could not help cursing the man as trash in his heart.

After Liu Yidao returned to his seat, he too sneered inwardly.

Though the Liu Family and the Chang Family belonged to the same camp, they had merely joined forces temporarily to resist the other two families.

Asking him to risk his life against the Chang Family and the Li Family? Not a chance.

Even if the Chang Family head became City Lord, it would not bring the Liu Family much benefit.

Rather than that, he might as well make his stance known and let those two families fight each other. Perhaps he could reap the fisherman's reward in the end.

How could Li Tiannan, standing on the arena, not know what Liu Yidao was thinking? On the surface, they appeared to advance and retreat together, but in truth, each was still acting for the sake of his own family.

Looking at Chang Boao below the stage, he smiled and said, "Now that the Liu Family has taken the stage, what do your two families plan to do? Would you also like to come up and offer some instruction?"

"Hahaha!"

Upon hearing this, the Wang Family head glanced at Chang Boao beside him, then waved a hand and said with a laugh, "I'll pass. After all, I greatly admire Brother Li's strength."

"Let's see what Brother Chang has to say. Otherwise, Brother Li will have to continue serving as City Lord this time as well!"

"Hmph!"

Chang Boao snorted coldly, rose directly to his feet, and walked onto the arena.

Cupping his fists, he said, "Since the Wang Family head has voluntarily withdrawn, I can only ask Patriarch Li for some guidance."

"As it should be. After all, those are the rules."

"Since that is the case, then be careful."

"Please."

Chang Boao let out a roar and shot forward through the air. He immediately drew his longsword and charged straight at his opponent.

There was no probing whatsoever from the start—he unleashed his full strength at once.

Facing such a fierce attack, Li Tiannan did not dare underestimate him. Gripping his longsword tightly, he went forward to meet him.

Amid a dense curtain of sword shadows, the two men twisted, turned, and leaped across the arena.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

The people below the stage stared intently at the battle before them. This could be called a fight between the two strongest martial artists in Pingfeng City.