Three days pass in a snap of the fingers.
Before dawn, there was already a sea of people outside the school grounds in the east of the city.
Today is the top seven of the Qingshan Martial Arts Association, and it is also the most watched day of the entire martial arts association.
The four gates of the school grounds were wide open, armored soldiers were patrolling on the walls, the auditorium was packed with seats, and even the aisles were packed with people.
When Jiang Fa and Zhao Clan Martial Hall entered the venue, they clearly felt that the eyes around them were completely different from those a few days ago.
At that time, he was unknown and unknown.
Now that he has made it all the way to the top seven, Mountain-Breaking Fist Perfection's name has already spread throughout Qingshan County, and people are constantly pointing fingers and talking about him along the way.
Jiang Fa turned a deaf ear, walked through the crowd without squinting, and stood still in front of the stands.
Zhao Zhong is wearing a brand new dark gray robe today. His hair is combed meticulously. He looks full of energy and has the air of a master.
"You should all know the rules of the Seven Strong Battles."
Zhao Zhong called Jiang Fa and Qin Xuan to him, his voice was very low. "Draw lots for a two-by-two showdown, one person will get a bye, and directly enter the semi-finals. This bye spot is very important."
Jiang Fa nodded.
Among the seven, one received a bye and was directly sent to the semi-finals. Not to mention a fierce battle, he could sit back and watch the tigers fight, waiting for work.
More importantly, those who have a bye can have an extra day to recover from injuries and adjust their condition.
"It would be best if you can get a bye." Zhao Zhong continued, "If you can't get a bye, there is no need to force it. Since the most important top ten spots have been obtained, the rest of the lottery is the icing on the cake. You can win the best, and it doesn't matter if you lose. Remember to focus on protecting yourself."
When he said this, his eyes stopped on Qin Xuan for a moment.
Qin Xuan's face is still a little pale.
The fierce battle with Shi Kaishan three days ago really hurt him a little bit.
After coming off the ring that day, he was almost exhausted, and fell asleep immediately after returning to the martial arts gym.
Zhao Zhong invited Dr. Zhou from Huichun Hall to visit him that night, prescribed several prescriptions to warm his qi and blood, and personally used his inner strength to push the uterus through the blood. It was not until last night that he barely recovered more than half of his body.
"Xuan'er, how do you feel?" Zhao Zhong asked.
"Go back to Master, my disciple is fine." Qin Xuan lowered his head slightly and spoke calmly.
Zhao Zhong stared at him for a few breaths. After all, he didn't say much. He just took out a small porcelain bottle from his arms and stuffed it into Qin Xuan's hand. "There are two Yuanhui Pills in it. Hold one under your tongue before going on stage, just in case you need it."
Qin Xuan took the porcelain bottle and thanked him in a low voice. When he turned around, his eyes casually glanced at Jiang Fa, and then moved away very quickly.
Jiang Fa noticed that line of sight and just lowered his eyes calmly.
He knows what Qin Xuan is thinking.
For the first time, this proud man in the martial arts world regarded him as a real opponent in his heart.
"The drawing of lots for the top seven starts now!"
Meng Qiuran's voice came from the viewing platform, and the discussion in the school gradually subsided.
The seven contestants walked towards the square table covered with red cloth in sequence.
There is a translucent celadon stick tube on the table, with seven bamboo sticks inserted in the tube, and the tops are painted with paint of different colors.
Jiang Fa ranks fifth.
The Qin Xuan in front of him took a cigarette, glanced down, showed no expression on his face, and turned back to the stands.
When it was Jiang Fa's turn, he reached out and took out one from the tube and looked down.
There is a streak of red paint on the end of the signature.
Jiang Fa won the third lottery.
The counterpoint then becomes clear,
No. 1 pick Wang Yanzhi vs. No. 2 pick Zhou Tai, No. 3 pick Jiang Fa vs. No. 4 pick Liu Mang, No. 5 pick Li Kunlun vs. No. 6 pick Qin Xuan, No. 7 pick Lu Jiu has a bye.
By now in the martial arts competition, the strength of each contestant has been exposed. When the referee announced the top seven matchups, there was an uproar in the stands.
"Qin Xuan meets Li Kunlun... Zhao Clan Martial Hall is in suspense this time. Li Kunlun is the peak of An Jin, and Qin Xuan is just Late Dark Force. After the battle, his vitality was severely damaged. It has only been three days. How much strength can he recover?"
"The battle between Wang Yanzhi and Zhou Tai is the real highlight! Although Wang Yanzhi is at the peak of An Jin, Zhou Tai is said to have already stepped into the peak of An Jin with half of his feet. His strength is not much weaker than that of peak An Jin with all his strength. Moreover, the fighter planes in the ring are ever-changing, and it is hard to say who will lose and who will win."
"Jiang Fa vs. Liu Mang, this match is really interesting. Both of them are Late Dark Force. Liu Mang is good at stick skills. Jiang Fa boxing skills are Perfection. It depends on who is better."
"The most comfortable one is Rogue Cultivator Lu Jiu, who got a bye and went directly to the semi-finals. It seems that luck also means strength!"
Amid the discussion, Zhao Zhong had already walked up to Jiang Fa, and said solemnly:
"Liu Mang's stick technique is very skillful but clumsy. The stick moves may seem unpleasant, but in fact they are sluggish and treacherous. They are designed to destroy opponents with flexible body movements. Jiang Fa, don't be careless."
Jiang Fa nodded. "Disciple understands."
Zhao Zhong looked at Qin Xuan again and was silent for a moment before saying, "In this battle with Li Kunlun, if something cannot be done, don't fight hard. There is no shame in admitting defeat."
Qin Xuan's eyes flashed with a hint of stubbornness that was difficult for outsiders to notice, but he still said respectfully, "Disciples have their own sense of proportion."
Zhao Zhong hesitated to speak, but in the end did not say anything more and turned around to walk towards the viewing platform.
Wang Family In the stands, Wang Chengde glanced at the people present, his expression was calm, and there was no sign of happiness or anger.
Wang Yanzhi stood quietly beside him, turning a deaf ear to all the noise.
"Father, the result of the draw has been decided."
Wang Yanzhi's voice was calm, as if the Zhou Tai he was about to face was just an ordinary opponent, not a powerful opponent who was also in the top seven.
Wang Chengde said "hmm", and glanced at the three words "Wang Yanzhi" on the list, and then slowly moved to the bottom of the two lines "Qin Xuan to Li Kunlun" and "Jiang Fa to Liu Mang", with a hint of sarcasm at the corner of his mouth.
"Yanzhi, do you know why your father asked you to participate in the Qingshan Martial Arts Association?"
Wang Yanzhi was slightly startled.
He originally thought that his father would tell him how to deal with Zhou Tai first, but he didn't expect that he would ask such a question.
"My father once said that this is the way to hone oneself and let the world know that I, Wang Family, have a successor."
Wang Chengde shook his head.
"Yes, not entirely right."
Wang Chengde was half leaning on his seat, and his seemingly gentle eyes swept across the entire school grounds, including the excited martial arts masters on the auditorium, the proud Lineage clan leader, and several government officials who were sitting upright.
"The Qingshan Martial Arts Club is, in the final analysis, nothing more than a self-entertainment trick in this remote country."
Wang Chengde's voice was not high, and only Wang Yan could hear him clearly amid the din of the audience.
"What are the quotas for outer disciples of the three major sects, what are the mid-level Xuan-level martial arts? Haha, in the eyes of these people, it is a huge opportunity, but in the eyes of us Wang Family, it is just a joke."
Wang Yanzhi's expression did not change and he lowered his ears to listen.