Upon hearing this, the others also realized what was happening. ✋♣ 🐠👣
Immediately someone said, "Of course we must continue! Our ' Ji Wu Sect ' is still waiting to reclaim the three cities we lost ten years ago. How can it end like this!"
"Besides, the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition is held every ten years. This is a traditional event that all the cultivation forces in our Southeast Seven Provinces have continued for over a hundred years. How can it be discontinued just because the host is dead?"
Someone nearby chimed in, "That's right. What's the big deal if Real Person Pingyang, who's in charge of hosting this Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition, dies? We can just continue as before."
"Besides, although Real Person Pingyang is dead, there's still a Great Grandmaster here! Let's discuss it, and we can invite that Great Grandmaster to take over from Real Person Pingyang and continue to preside over this Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition!"
As soon as he said that, everyone else's eyes lit up.
"That's right, there's still a Great Grandmaster here. I don't think anyone would have any objections to him continuing to preside over this competition."
"I also think it's feasible. Although that Great Grandmaster is representing the Bai family this time, the competition between the Bai family and the Yan Family and Zou Family has already ended, and there are no other forces bordering the Bai family's territory. If he continues to preside over this competition, he shouldn't be biased towards any side."
"Then let's gather everyone to discuss this matter. If no one has any objections, let's ask that Great Grandmaster if he'd be willing to help preside over this competition..."
"Good!"
Those people quickly reached a consensus and immediately summoned all the personnel from the forces that came to participate in the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition, including Bai Jingchuan.
After all, if Ning Wangshu is to be invited to host this competition, Bai Jingchuan will have to put in a good word for her.
When Bai Jingchuan heard about the other people's plans, he hesitated slightly. He said he could ask, but he couldn't guarantee whether Ning Wangshu would be willing to host the competition.
However, the others had already agreed that even if Ning Wangshu was unwilling to preside, they would still continue to compete according to the rules of the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition.
However, with a Great Grandmaster presiding over the competition, people felt it would be more "authoritative" and "fair."
Soon, Bai Jingchuan returned to Ning Wangshu and Lin Qingzhu's group.
Then he told Ning Wangshu about it.
Ning Wangshu didn't care about this. He was just idling around anyway, and the matches on the stage were all about life and death. As long as nothing unexpected happened, he didn't need to get involved. He was just a witness.
Therefore, Ning Wangshu agreed to the matter.
After receiving Ning Wangshu's reply, Bai Jingchuan immediately informed the others of the situation.
When the others learned that Ning Wangshu had agreed to take over from Real Person Pingyang to preside over the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition, they all showed a hint of joy.
The competition then continued.
Ning Wangshu watched the battle from the sidelines...
The subsequent matches proceeded very smoothly. Those who stepped onto the arena were mostly experts at the fifth or sixth level of the Forming Yuan Stage, with a few exceptions who had reached the Forming Yuan Stage Seventh Layer or higher.
Furthermore, another Grandmaster -level figure at the Forming Yuan Stage Ninth Layer has emerged.
However, compared to the previous great battle between Ning Wangshu and Real Person Pingyang, these contests were undoubtedly child's play. Even the scale of the battle couldn't compare to that between Ning Wangshu and Han Sitao.
The competition lasted until after 8 p. m. before finally ending.
Regardless of the outcome of each match, the rules of the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition are set in stone; one must accept the result and no one dares to object to it.
After all, the entire competition was fair and just, and no one dared to use any underhanded tactics. If someone was simply less skilled, there was nothing to complain about.
Moreover, if any organization dares to break the agreement, it would be tantamount to violating the traditions and rules of the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition that have been in place for over a hundred years.
This will inevitably provoke a united attack from other forces.
After the competition, following the usual procedures of the Seven Provinces Martial Alliance Competition, there will be two more days for friendly exchanges between the participating groups.
Some factions that have good relations with each other will exchange their cultivation experiences and spar privately.
Of course, if you're not interested in these things, you can leave early after the competition ends.
Ning Wangshu had no interest in the upcoming exchanges between those forces, but since it was already night, she wasn't in a hurry to leave and planned to return to Jiangnan City early the next morning.
However, as Great Grandmaster, after the competition, people from almost all the cultivation forces came to pay him a special visit.
After all, Ning Wangshu was no ordinary Great Grandmaster. He was someone who could crush Real Person Pingyang, Great Grandmaster in the mid-stage Golden Core, and someone they had never heard of before, Great Grandmaster who had suddenly appeared!
Even if I'm not trying to curry favor, it's still quite necessary to come and get acquainted with the area.
Ning Wangshu spent over an hour just dealing with the cultivators who came to pay their respects. After everyone else had left, she said to Bai Jingchuan, " Patriarch Bai, I plan to return to Jiangnan City first thing tomorrow morning. What about you? Will you come with us, or stay and continue to interact with these cultivators?"
Upon hearing this, Bai Jingchuan replied without hesitation, "Of course I'll go with you."
"Okay, that's fine. Let's go back tomorrow morning."
As she spoke, Ning Wangshu glanced at Lin Qingzhu and Song Guowei.
They naturally had no objections.
Lin Qingzhu and the others had come along to broaden their horizons, and now that the competition was over, there was no point in staying any longer.
Moreover, Ning Wangshu's few major battles alone had already broadened their horizons.
"Master Ningzong... no, I should say Great Grandmaster. We won't disturb you two any longer, we'll go back to our tents to rest first." At this moment, Bai Jingchuan spoke again.
As he spoke, he glanced at Lin Qingzhu with a slightly smiling expression and a hint of ambiguity in his eyes.
Song Guowei chuckled and said, "Yes, Brother Ning, and Miss Lin, we'll head back to our tents now. Please make yourselves at home..."
Seeing their teasing gazes, Lin Qingzhu's cheeks flushed slightly. She couldn't help but recall the scene when she had taken the initiative to throw herself into Ning Wangshu's arms. Her heart raced and her face felt slightly hot.
Ning Wangshu glanced at the two of them, then at Lin Qingzhu beside her, whose head was lowered and cheeks were slightly flushed, and said irritably, "Alright, you two go back to your tents. We're going back to rest too."
"Okay, sure! Hehe..."
Song Guowei grinned and agreed, then immediately called Acheng and Bai Jingchuan back to their tent...
After they left, Ning Wangshu looked at Lin Qingzhu, coughed lightly, and said, "Ahem, Qingzhu, it's getting late, let's go back to our tents and rest."
"Um..."
Lin Qingzhu responded softly, following Ning Wangshu somewhat shyly to their tent...