Huashan Sword Debate

At this moment, over a hundred people had gathered on the Huashan Summit. In the area, which was about half the size of a football field, everyone had intentionally left the middle space empty, so it wasn't crowded at all.

Among these hundreds of people were more than 20 Horse Bandits from Gujia Gully.

At this moment, the Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers had already led more than 20 Horse Bandits to the Huashan Summit, right behind Liu Mang's trio.

Liu Mang frowned slightly and couldn't help but ask the Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers, "Brother, I'm angry that you led so many Horse Bandits to ambush us at the foot of the mountain, and why so many Martial World practitioners have reached this summit?"

Although Liu Mang was very dissatisfied with the current outcome, he dared not break ties with the Horse Bandits of Gujia Gully and still had to treat them with utmost respect.

The Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers, however, seemed unconcerned, shaking their heads and sighing, "There's nothing we can do about it."

"We arrived at Huashan three days early, but we're still not as familiar with the terrain as we are with Gujia Gully back home."

"I had inquired beforehand, and the number of participants in previous Huashan Sword Debate never exceeded 200, but this time we encountered no fewer than a thousand Martial World practitioners!"

"The mountain path was rugged, and the horses were already struggling to walk, plus there was thick fog."

"It's already quite an achievement to have intercepted most of them at the foot of the mountain."

"Now the guys are starting to complain that this business isn't profitable and it's not worth it!"

Liu Mang felt somewhat helpless upon hearing this, but he had no choice but to accept it.

Upon closer examination, it seems that those who were ambushed and killed at the foot of the mountain were mostly those who were not skilled enough.

Instead, it has become more refined, and the true masters have all reached this pinnacle.

The reason why so many Martial World figures participated in this Huashan Sword Debate must be due to a problem with the Death Game Player!

And Yimo, who mocked him, is the prime suspect!

Liu Mang furious as he looked at Yimo, who was surrounded by cute girls under a pine tree, with a canvas spread out and snacks and drinks laid out.

Hateful!

Are you here to Huashan Sword Debate?

You've brought a girl on a picnic or outing, haven't you?

It's not very harmful, but extremely humiliating!

Liu Lang: "Oops, I miscalculated."

"If only we had brought some good wine and food, laid out a canvas, and enjoyed ourselves!"

Liu Mang glared at Liu Lang: "Is this the time to be drinking and having fun?"

"Ha, it's his last meal before he's executed, let him be arrogant for now!"

"Once we win the Number One Under Heaven, let's see if he'll still be smiling then!"

"That toad, I'll make him kneel on the ground and beg me for a father!"

After failing to outwit Yi Yimo and being mocked by her completely disregard for him, Liu Mang was furious.

This can be considered a setback at the start.

However, it wasn't a particularly bad defeat.

After all, only two Death Game Player came up: Yimo and the Kanwairen.

Lu Fengzi, whom Liu Mang felt was the most dangerous, did not come.

Whether he died at the foot of the mountain or for some other reason, Liu Mang didn't think too much about it, focusing all his energy on dealing with Yimo.

Liu Mang analyzed that Yimo's method was probably to gather a group of Martial World masters to deal with him!

The fact that Yimo getting along well with those Martial World masters shows this.

Liu Mang originally thought that Yimo and the Kanwairen had joined forces to assist the Kanwairen in winning the title of the Number One Under Heaven.

But now, Liu Mang doesn't think so anymore.

This kid is incredibly cunning!

Those ordinary-looking people who were brought along must all be top-notch experts!

This Yimo is probably just pretending to Kanwairen, trying to fool him into a duel with Martial World master.

They secretly used underhanded tactics, ultimately getting the disguised experts around them to help Yun Yi obtain the title of the Number One Under Heaven one!

The Death Game Player only knew each other outside of the game and teamed up with each other for matchmaking.

How many people in the Game truly cooperate?

Now it seems that Yimo is his biggest threat!

Those Kanwairen always stay by themselves; they seem unsociable and not good at communicating.

In such a large-scale world Game, even if the Heartbroken Sword is truly powerful, it's not a threat!

Liu Mang glanced at the Big and Little Poison Kings, who were resting with their eyes closed behind him, and sneered, "Heh, the Big and Little Poison Kings are truly extremely powerful."

"Even without cheating, it's possible to win the title of the Number One Under Heaven!"

"With the Horse Bandits lying in ambush, what do you Qiyu, have to fight against me Liu Mang!"

Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers: "Don't worry, although we didn't stop all those Martial World heroes at the foot of the mountain..."

"But our brothers are already in ambush halfway up the mountain."

"I'll follow your arrangements, Brother Man."

"A single arrow pierces the clouds, and a thousand armies rush to meet it!"

"The Huashan Summit is completely deserted. Under the attack of thousands of poisoned crossbow bolts, everyone there would be a sitting duck. Even a god wouldn't be able to leave alive!"

"Haha, let them have their fun first, we'll just watch the show!"

Liu Mang nodded in satisfaction. "Haha, thank you for your trouble, brother!"

Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers patted Liu Mang on the shoulder. "Hey, we're brothers, what's there to say!"

The reason why the Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers helped Liu Mang so much was mainly because Liu Mang had been helping Gujia Gully devise strategies, making a lot of money, and solving the winter food problem.

Liu Hu Liu Lang were both extremely talented in Martial Arts Talent. They got along very well and had become sworn brothers, just like real brothers.

Previously, there were two heads of the Gujia Gully, but now there are five, so the relationships between them are naturally very close.

If they truly win the title of the Number One Under Heaven Huashan Sword Debate, Gujia Gully's reputation will be even greater, and more and more people will come to join them.

It's not impossible that one day they could break away and establish their own independent kingdom!

Regardless, the Dragon Tiger Twin Sabers Horse Bandits of Gujia Gully have every reason to wholeheartedly help Liu Mang and his companions!

As noon approached, the Huashan Sword Debate officially began!

The Huashan Sword Debate, a competition to determine the Number One Under Heaven, originated a hundred years ago when Martial World top two martial arts masters agreed to a duel. A farmer who was gathering herbs on the mountain happened to see and recognize the place, and the story spread, thus giving rise to the tournament.

Because those two masters agreed to meet once every five years, those who wanted to admire their skills or challenge them would come to Huashan every five years to wait for them.

Later, the two masters stopped dueling, but the tradition of the Huashan Sword Debate continued and became the most famous martial arts competition in the Martial World.

Many top experts still gather once every five years to compete and determine who is superior.

Every Huashan Sword Debate brings together some renowned Martial World arts masters whose names spread throughout the Martial World!

As for the specific methods, since they are spontaneous, there aren't many rules.

It can be used for group battles or one-on-one duels.

In general, it's a tournament format.

Martial World master went up, and then someone who wasn't convinced challenged him.

After repeated competitions, he finally stood atop the summit, and no one dared to challenge him, thus earning the title of the Number One Under Heaven!

Liu Lang looked at Liu Mang, who was deep in thought, and said, "Mang, who should we send up?"

"I suggest we let the weaker ones go up, and save the experts for backup!" Liu Lang whispered in Liu Mang's ear, trying to keep his own experts from overhearing, as that would be undesirable!

Liu Mang frowned. "Don't send anyone in, hold your positions!"

"In this kind of competition, unless you're truly a master vying for the title of the world's number one Martial Arts, whoever goes up will be at a disadvantage!"

"Let's just watch them fight to the death and reap the benefits!"

Liu Mang spoke, he glanced in Yimo's direction and thought to himself.

Qiyu is extremely cunning. He's brought along a few disguised Martial Forest masters, probably waiting for others to strike first so he can reap the benefits.

You think I can't see through such a little trick?

Hehe, everything is under control!

Just as Liu Mang was calculating in his mind, a middle-aged man of ordinary appearance from Yimo's camp suddenly stood up, leaped into the arena, and clasped his hands in greeting to the surrounding heroes, saying, "I am Fan Cheng, a newcomer to the Martial World!"

"I've been learning martial arts since I was a child, for over 20 years, but my skills have never reached the second-rate level!"

"A year ago, I happened to meet Unparalleled Hero and his master Qiyu, and received some guidance from them!"

"At that moment, I had a profound realization, and I abandoned all my previous Martial Arts, starting from scratch!"

"Having achieved some minor success today, I'd like to take the lead and boldly request guidance from the most accomplished masters in the world!"

Liu Mang: "Damn, they're not playing by the rules!"

"Damn it, he met Qiyu a year ago, and he'd only been in the Game for a few days!"

Liu Mang's face stung from the slap, and he gritted his teeth in anger.

It turns out that although being the first to appear is disadvantageous, it makes you more memorable and helps you gain fame!

When Yimo sent a master to introduce himself, he immediately created momentum for Yun Yi, subconsciously making the surrounding Woods believe that the Unparalleled Hero was unfathomable!

Of course, this is on the premise that Fan Cheng is very capable.

If they just give it away for free, it won't be creating hype, it'll be a laughing stock!

Is it possible for a martial artist who has abandoned Martial Arts for over 20 years to become powerful after only one year of retraining?

That's definitely not going to be any good!

But Liu Mang knew that the guy who supposedly crippled his martial Martial Arts was definitely an actor hired by Yimo, and his skills were certainly not bad!

Liu Mang: "Damn it, he tricked me right from the start!"

The person who stepped forward to challenge them surprised all the experts around them!

It was actually Li Qianqiu, the Pure Yang Sect Master!

Although Li Qianqiu, the Pure Yang Sect Master, was old and had a bad reputation.

But as a top-tier master recognized Martial World, he definitely possesses considerable skill.

This is like throwing bombs at the very beginning of Fight the Landlord, not giving newbies any chance at all, instantly pulling them from Weakling's game to a pro's level!

What was expected to be a quick battle lasted a full 15 minutes!

The Pure Yang Sect Master Li Qianqiu, and Fan Cheng exchanged over a hundred blows, a fierce and evenly matched battle.

The fact that the battle was of this caliber right from the start was a pleasant surprise for the surrounding experts, who were very excited and cheered continuously!

When they were close to two hundred moves apart, Fan Cheng made a small mistake and was defeated when Li Qianqiu, the Pure Yang Sect Master, stabbed him in the shoulder with a sword.

Fan Cheng cupped his hands in thanks. "My skills are inferior to yours, thank you for your mercy, senior!"

Li Qianqiu stroked his beard with one hand and held his sword with the other, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance, befitting a sect leader. "You've followed this Unparalleled Hero for only a year and already possess such skill; this old man who has cultivated Martial Arts for decades truly admires you!"

"Talented individuals emerge in every generation of the Martial World; the future belongs to you young people!"

"Take this medicine for sprains and bruises and apply it; it's extremely effective for external injuries!"

Fan Cheng didn't stand on ceremony. After accepting the liniment for bruises and sprains, he applied it to the wound in front of everyone and immediately exclaimed in surprise, "This... this!"

"The pain was gone as soon as I applied the medicine!"

"A tingling, numb sensation, it feels so comfortable!"

"The efficacy of Pure Yang Traumatic Injury Treatment is indeed well-deserved!"

"We wanderers of the Martial World are prone to injuries, so please sell me some, senior, in case of need!"

Li Qianqiu stroked his beard and smiled, "This prescription was passed down from our ancestor. It's made by decocting fresh, high-quality herbs for eighty-one days, so its efficacy is naturally excellent!"

"Brother, don't be shy. I'll give it to you at cost price later. Come to Pure Yang to buy anytime you need it, and mention my name for a 20% discount!"

"Our Pure Yang sect, if we can contribute even a little to the Martial World, our ancestors would surely be very gratified!"

Fan Cheng bowed respectfully. "Thank you, senior!"

Liu Mang, watching from below, felt a chill run down his spine. "Damn, these ancient people are no less naive than Modern Times."

"They actually took advantage of the Huashan Sword Debate to openly promote their ointment!"

A skilled fighter nearby said, "Brother, it's Pure Yang, that's normal!"

"Every time there's Huashan Sword Debate, a group of young martial artists come to admire it. After listening to that old man's boasting, they end up buying quite a few things."

"Li Qianqiu made a fortune at the last Huashan Sword Debate."

"After it ended, he disappeared for a whole month."

He himself said that after the Huashan Sword Debate, he gained a deep understanding of swordsmanship and secluded himself for a month of intensive training.

"But according to insiders, that place of asceticism is a notorious Flower and Willow Lane!"

"Hey, we'd never know what kind of swordsmanship he's practicing!" someone joked.

Liu Mang: "..."

"This was definitely a scheme orchestrated by Qiyu and Li Qianqiu, a mutual back-scratching act!"

"But it's alright!"

"These are all petty schemes, not worth mentioning, and not a threat!"

"Qiyu only brought a few top fighters with him; he couldn't possibly leave them unguarded."

Yimo as Liu Mang finished speaking, another Elder in his fifties stepped forward from Yimo's camp, cupped his hands in greeting to Li Qianqiu, and said, "I was originally a scholar. A year and five months ago, I met the Unparalleled Hero and Teacher Saitama, and received some guidance from them."

"I have gained a great deal and would like to come to the Huashan Summit to exchange ideas with everyone during the Huashan Sword Debate!"

"Sect Leader Li, please enlighten me!"

Li Qianqiu, sword in one hand, his Daoist robe swaying, said, "I dare not accept such praise, please enlighten me!"

As they talked, the two exchanged over a hundred blows.

In the end, it was actually Li Qianqiu, the Pure Yang Sect Master, who stopped first. "Our skills are evenly matched!"

"But I am getting old, and my physical strength is not what it used to be. If I continue to drag this out, I will undoubtedly lose!"

"Truly worthy of being the disciple of Unparalleled Hero renowned throughout the land, I admire you!"

"Let's call it a day, you've yielded!"

The fact that Li Qianqiu, the Pure Yang Sect Master, was defeated by an unknown martial artist immediately made many people in the Martial World look at him with new respect.

What impressed them even more were Yun Yi and Yimo.

His gaze kept drifting towards the two of them, as if he were about to ask them for advice.

However, since the Huashan Sword Debate, it was not appropriate to go directly, so he kept it in mind for the time being.

Pure Yang Sect Master Li Qianqiu stretched his arms and legs, and after admitting defeat, walked towards Yimo. Without any politeness, he sat cross-legged next to Yimo and the others, took the teacup handed to him by Yimo, and took a big gulp.

Li Qianqiu: "Excellent tea! Thank you, Brother Qiyu!"

"Oh dear, I'm getting old after all. I'm afraid I won't be able to participate in many more of the Huashan Sword Debate!"

Yimo: "Sect Leader Li is joking. At your age, there are very few seniors in the world who still worry about the sect every day!"

"I, Qiyu, admire you!"

"This Pure Yang Bruise and Injury Ointment is indeed excellent; I'll take ten thousand applications."

"This is the deposit, thank you for your help!"

Li Qianqiu used his Daoist robe to cover himself, secretly accepting the silver note that Yimo handed him. He stroked his beard and laughed, "Hey, I was born in Pure Yang, so it's only right that I repay Pure Yang in this lifetime."

"This Martial World still belongs to Unparalleled Hero and Brother Qiyu, not you young people!"

"My Pure Yang Bruise and Injury Ointment is quite complicated to make, and 10,000 portions are a bit too many."

"Pure Yang can make about a thousand servings each month, I'll send them to you monthly." (whispered)

Yimo smiled casually and said, "It seems you're at ease, Sect Leader Li."

Actually, Yimo and Li Qianqiu didn't know each other before. It was after Yimo arrived that Li Qianqiu saw that Yimo had a wealthy appearance and came over to chat with her.

The conversation was so fruitful that they didn't even need to discuss it before tacitly cooperating, resulting in a win-win situation.

Li Qianqiu had made a fortune and was beaming with joy. He glanced at Liu Mang, whose face was turning slightly pale, and said to Yimo, "Brother Qiyu, that man over there keeps peeping at you."

His gaze was cold and menacing, he was clearly about to make things difficult for you.

"Countless masters in this Martial World have faced countless powerful enemies throughout their lives and escaped unscathed, but in the end, they always fall into the hands of those treacherous and cunning individuals."

"It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark!"

"Young man, you must be careful."

Yimo was naturally aware that Liu Mang was glancing at her from time to time, but she didn't care at all. She ate and drank as usual, completely ignoring him. However, she still thanked Li Qianqiu: "Thank you for your guidance, Senior!"

Li Qianqiu: "They're all on our side!"

"It's nothing, nothing to worry about!"

While Yimo was chatting, the experts Yimo had sent out earlier defeated five or six Martial World heroes in succession, gaining even more momentum.

Liu Mang watched from below as Yimo's men won one after another, displaying their might.

Meanwhile, Yimo, accompanied by a beautiful maid, was drinking and singing, with a stunningly beautiful woman playing the flute to add to the merriment.

Looking around at himself, he saw only burly men, each with a bitter and resentful expression, and he felt incredibly angry.

Liu Mang gritted his teeth. "This can't go on! We have to teach them a lesson!"

Although Yimo's current efforts won't affect the final outcome, Liu Mang is genuinely annoyed.

They planned to send their best men to dampen Yimo's spirits!

Before Liu Mang speak, the Little Poison King opened his eyes and looked coldly at the person on the field. "Heh, I'll go and have a go at him!"

With that, he leaped into the air, arriving at the center of the arena in a few steps using his light footwork, and sneered, "Outer Domain, Little Poison King Ouyang Kai!"

As the Little Poison King entered the arena, the surrounding Martial World masters couldn't help but gasp, their expressions becoming more serious.

The Big and Little Poison Kings from the Outer Domain are truly super experts, their Poison Arts are unpredictable and difficult to defend against, and they have defeated countless famous masters in the Central Plains.

The only person who ever lost was a legendary, unparalleled Peerless Hero!

These are not the key points. The key point is that the Big and Little Poison Kings have vicious personalities. After poisoning people, they never give them an antidote and leave them no way out!

Liu Mang looked at Yimo with a sneer and a smug expression.

Let them be arrogant, this wave will teach them a lesson they won't forget!

However, I didn't see Yimo looking worried.

But Yimo stood up calmly and casually, and said to the expert on the field, "Hey, you've been fighting for several rounds already, come down and rest for a bit, have some wine and snacks!"

"Don't mess with those shameless guys who didn't have the guts to go up at first, and then wait until others are tired before challenging them!"

Then.

Liu Mang watched as Yimo's team of experts ignored the Little Poison King and stepped off the stage.

Before leaving, she gave him a disdainful look.

Liu Mang: "Damn it!"