Fengcheng Stadium.
From the commoners who came to join the fun to the celebrities from all levels of Feng Province, everyone was present, creating a grand and unprecedented spectacle!
All forty-nine Marquises of Feng Province were in attendance!
The Chief Constable of the Six Gates of Feng Province!
The Prefect of Fengcheng!
The atmosphere was solemn and oppressive, with many faces showing anticipation.
Marquis Feng Han, as Chen Jiuyang's master, left his designated Marquis's seat and approached Chen Jiuyang to give him a few words of advice: "Jiuyang, today is the competition zone for Fengcheng. Only by winning the Fengcheng championship today can you participate in the subsequent Feng Province finals."
"You must not underestimate today's opponents. Anyone whose cultivation realm has not yet broken through to the Earth Realm can participate in this competition."
"This time, all forces have come out in full force, unlike in previous years when only people within Fengcheng competed."
Chen Jiuyang looked up and scanned the area. A section was specifically designated for the Imperial Court, the Six Gates, Grandmasters of Marquis rank, and the great aristocratic families, as well as various martial arts sects and religious orders in their differing attire.
A woman in a pure white dress sat in the front row and waved at Chen Jiuyang. Chen Jiuyang's heart sank. Qiu Yihan had also come; it seemed she was genuinely interested in assessing his strength.
Marquis Feng Han said, "Today is the draw, and the champion of the Fengcheng competition zone will be decided today."
"Jiuyang, if you can win the championship, you will receive some benefits."
As Chen Jiuyang walked into the competition arena, he discovered that Yao Zixuan, Lin Yuexian, and Ji Lengyue were also in the spectator area.
Chen Jiuyang's back suddenly broke out in a cold sweat. Was this a Shura Field?
This brought immense pressure upon Chen Jiuyang without him realizing it.
The Prefect of Fengcheng stood on a high platform and announced loudly, "All participating contestants, please come here to draw lots and select your opponents."
Hundreds of people converged in front of the high platform.
Prefect Yun Tiancheng of Fengcheng held a small box, collected the competition certificates of each participant, placed them into the box, shook it, and then the arena's large screen displayed the match information.
"The thirteenth day of the ninth month in the Guihai Year, the Fengcheng Martial Ranking Competition, commences!"
After Yun Tiancheng's formal announcement, a golden light flashed from the small box in his hand.
"Arena number thirty-one, Chen Jiuyang versus Zhu Hongsheng!"
Chen Jiuyang arrived at the thirty-first combat platform. A middle-aged man carrying a large saber on his back looked at Chen Jiuyang, then clasped his fists and said, "A lone wanderer of the martial world, Zhu Hongsheng!"
Chen Jiuyang also clasped his fists and replied, "Marquis Feng Han, Chen Jiuyang!"
"I have long heard of your esteemed name. Let me test your strength!" Zhu Hongsheng drew the large saber from his back and slashed fiercely at Chen Jiuyang, accompanied by a swirling blade aura.
Most people's gazes were fixed on their own people. In the area for Grandmasters of Marquis rank, among the forty-nine grandmasters, Marquis Feng Han sat in the first position, followed by Marquis Fengzhui Zhong Zhuwu, who had already broken through to the sixth level of the Earth Realm.
Marquis Feng Han Xu Han Guang's gaze fell upon Chen Jiuyang: "The earlier opponents are those without much renown. It seems there should be no pressure."
As his voice fell, Chen Jiuyang had already knocked his opponent off the stage with a single punch, securing victory.
Zhong Zhuwu's expression turned grim, and he looked at Chen Jiuyang as if he were looking at a dead man: "Marquis Feng Han, this bastard has good methods. He caused my daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to die mysteriously. Even with your protection, Marquis Feng Han, this bastard must die."
"Heh." Zhong Zhuwu sneered, "Then try it. Don't think that just because you've broken through to the sixth level of the Earth Realm, you can do whatever you please. As long as you dare to act outside, the rules of the King's Seal decree that the Marquis Fengzhui Mansion shall remain unharmed, not that you can act with impunity."
"I heard that to suppress your blood heat, the Thousand Mountain Snow Lotus was stolen after you broke through to the sixth level. Tsk, tsk, what a pity. The Thousand Mountain Snow Dragon is expensive and highly effective. You have no fortune to enjoy it."
"However, while you have no fortune to enjoy it, I do."
Zhong Zhuwu's face darkened: "That Thousand Mountain Snow Dragon is in your hands?"
"Indeed." Xu Han Guang replied, "Marquis Feng Lian owed my disciple a favor, so he gave me the Thousand Mountain Snow Lotus to repay my disciple's kindness."
"Crack!" Zhong Zhuwu's true qi erupted, shattering the stool beneath him. He glared coldly at Marquis Feng Lian: "Xue Lianji, since you have no intention of leaving a path for your own family, when I break through to the Heaven Realm, you can await your self-inflicted demise!"
Zhong Zhuwu, at the sixth level of the Earth Realm, exuded a powerful aura, causing the surrounding Grandmasters of Marquis rank to remain silent.
"Breakthrough to the Heaven Realm?" Xu Han Guang smiled, "Old Zhong, you must also have the opportunity to break through to the Heaven Realm. We all know you obtained a certain secret treasure, giving you a chance to impact the Heaven Realm, but you also need sufficient resources."
Zhong Zhuwu chuckled, "I understand. Recently, someone has been intercepting my medicinal resources, delaying my cultivation progress. But one or two people are insignificant. I can simply find new channels and pay more. As long as I break through to the Heaven Realm, these will not be a problem."
"Xu Han Guang, do you think many people will give you face like you do? Not many will respect you."
Marquis Feng Han Xu Han Guang stood up and clasped his fists towards the remaining forty-odd people: "I, though untalented, have taken a disciple. Behold, he is the one on the competition field. Everyone has more or less heard his name, but my disciple's greatest talent is not in martial arts, but in his medical skills."
"Everyone knows Marquis Feng Lian. He was left with only one breath for twenty years, and under my disciple's treatment, his injuries healed in three days."
"What?"
"Is this true?"
The area of Grandmasters of Marquis rank erupted in a clamor. Many stood up in surprise, their eyes eagerly fixed on Marquis Feng Han, seeking the truth.
"Heh heh, regarding this matter, everyone can look at Marquis Feng Lian," Marquis Feng Han pointed at Xue Lianji, who was wearing martial robes.
Marquis Feng Lian stood up and clasped his fists: "What Marquis Feng Han said is not false. Divine Physician Chen's medical skills are indeed extraordinary, profound and unfathomable!"
Looking at Marquis Feng Lian's appearance, everyone was filled with shock. They were all well aware that Marquis Feng Lian had been severely injured for many years, and they knew that Marquis Feng Lian could not possibly be a stooge hired by Marquis Feng Han or Chen Jiuyang.
Marquis Feng Han chuckled, "All you Grandmasters should have some hidden injuries that cause your cultivation to stagnate and prevent further progress. If you wish to advance further, you can seek out my disciple for treatment. I was injured for ten years, and my disciple healed me overnight."
"If there are no unexpected events, within three to six months, I will also attempt to break through to the sixth level of the Earth Realm and apply for the King's Seal."
"Boom!"
Another explosive piece of news was dropped into the crowd. Marquis Feng Han had recovered from his injuries and could now attempt to reach the Heaven Realm and become a King!
In an instant, the thoughts of everyone began to shift. Zhong Zhuwu's expression changed.
This Marquis Feng Han was trying to win over everyone to suppress him, Zhong Zhuwu. This was not good news.
Zhong Zhuwu said coldly, "As long as I have sufficient resources, I can advance to the Heaven Realm King with one hundred percent certainty. Everyone, you should consider carefully."