Chapter 71 Drawing fire from the bottom of the cauldron

Chapter 71 Drawing fire from the bottom of the cauldron

Chapter 71 Drawing fire from the bottom of the cauldron
Amid cheers, Sima Qing and Zhang Huayao came on stage. Both of them were wearing warrior costumes, each holding a sword, and staring at each other fiercely.

Both of them are of the fifth rank and are currently in a state of breaking barriers, with superhuman perception of their surroundings and each other.

But it does not mean that everyone’s martial arts will be the same after reaching the fifth level. In fact, everyone will feel differently after entering the barrier-breaking state, and some people may not even feel any changes.

This is still determined by each person's talent and the properties of the medicine. The feeling of entering the barrier-breaking state after taking Xiaohuan Dan is definitely far inferior to Chunyu Dan.

"Swish!" There was the sound of a long sword breaking through the air on the ring, and Sima Qing drew his sword first.

Zhang Huayao did not follow the attack, but stepped back sideways to avoid the sword. Then Sima Qing stabbed at Zhang Huayao with his long sword like a storm.

Zhang Huayao dodged repeatedly, constantly resolving the opponent's attacks.

The discussion below gradually arose, and Zhang Huayao was obviously in a passive state.

Xiao Lin also frowned. Although an outsider only watches the excitement while an expert looks at the details, Xiao Lin knew Zhang Huayao. He was an offensive warrior with very sharp attacks, but he was not good at defense.

There was something wrong with Zhang Huayao dodging and evading like this from the beginning.

Xiao Lin glanced at Xiao Hong, the head of the Jiangning Xiao family. He saw Xiao Hong stroking his long beard with a proud look in his eyes.

Xiao Lin secretly thought that something was not good. He was caught off guard and Zhang Huayao was also won over by the other party.

At this moment, cheers rang out, and the winner was decided in the stands. Zhang Huayao's sword fell to the ground and he knelt on one knee. He was stabbed in the thigh by Sima Qing's sword.

Xiao Lin's face suddenly turned pale, his plan was completely ruined.

The emcee stood up and shouted loudly: "The first round is over, the Jiangning Xiao family wins!"

The next game is about to start, the Jiangdu Xiao family versus the Jinling Xiao family.

Xiao Hu looked towards Xiao Xia, but unexpectedly, Xiao Xia's seat was empty. Xiao Hu's eyes widened suddenly. What was going on?

He hurried over and asked, "Balang, where is Xiao Xia?"

Xiao Zhurong glanced back and said, "He went to the toilet and said he would be back soon!"

Xiao Hu stomped his feet in anger. Damn it! Why did he have to go to the toilet at this critical moment?

"Go find him right away! It's about to start!"

Xiao Zhurong stood up and ran to the back.

"Ding!" The bell for the second competition rang.

When the warrior from Jinling Xiao family came on stage, the warriors below cheered immediately. It was a beautiful woman with a slender figure, Xiao Ai, the daughter of Xiao Qiong, the second in command of Jinling Xiao family. She was nineteen years old and had not yet married.

She is a fifth-rank warrior, which is extremely rare among female warriors. She participated in the previous competition and defeated Sima Qing.

Because Xiao Xin was participating in this competition, Xiao Ai had to be hidden. Unexpectedly, Chen Pan was injured. In order to postpone the competition, the Jiangning Xiao family had to make a compromise and allowed the Jinling Xiao family to temporarily replace the general.

Xiao Ai replaced Wang Shao on the court.

After a round of enthusiastic cheers, the stadium calmed down and a lot of discussions broke out. The warriors from Jiangdu Xiao family had not yet entered the arena.

"Ding!" The second bell rang.

Xiao Cong couldn't sit still, so he stood up and asked, "Second Brother, what's going on?"

Xiao Hu was so anxious that his forehead was sweating. He stamped his feet fiercely and cursed: "I wonder where that damned little bastard ran off to?"

Xiao Cong's face darkened, "Don't talk nonsense!"

At this time, the MC came over and asked, "Excuse me, do the Jiangning Xiao family want to go on stage? If not, they will lose!"

Xiao Cong immediately said to his son Xiao Hongye: "Hong'er, you go in this match!"

Xiao Hongye stood up and ran to the stage, shouting, "The Jiangdu Xiao family is here!"

There was a sudden cheering all around, and the warriors of Jiangdu Xiao Family shouted: "Brother Hong, kill this little girl!"

This incident seemed insignificant, but it made the top leaders of the three major families change their expressions.

All their plans were betting on the second game, with Xiao Xia taking the field.

Xiao Hong hopes that Xiao Xia can defeat Xiao Ai, and that Chen Pan can easily defeat the weakest Xiao Hongye in the third game.

The Jiangning Xiao family entered the play-offs with two wins and 20 points, competing with the Jiangdu Xiao family for the final victory. According to the agreement between the two families, the Jiangdu Xiao family will definitely lose, and the Qiliang genealogy table will still remain in their hands.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Xia did not play in the second game, which means that the third game is the crucial one.

Xiao Hong was angry and annoyed. He glared at Xiao Hu fiercely and then turned to look at Chen Pan.

Chen Pan was very proud and clenched his fists. He had been looking forward to killing Xiao Xia legally in the ring, and God gave him this opportunity.

Seeing that Chen Pan was determined to win, Xiao Hong relaxed a little. After all, they won the first game and they still had a chance.

On the other side, Xiao Lin and Xiao Huan exchanged meaningful glances. They used 10,000 strings of cash to bet on Xiao Xia's defeat, but they didn't expect that Xiao Xia would repay them in another way.

Let Xiao Ai defeat the weakest Xiao Hongye. As long as Xiao Ai wins, no matter who wins or loses in the third game, the Jinling Xiao family will accumulate 20 points and enter the play-offs.

And in the play-offs, Xiao Xin will be able to play.

"Ding!" The third bell rang and the competition began.

Just then, Xiao Zhurong came back sweating profusely, followed by Xiao Xia.

Xiao Hu was so angry that he rushed forward and gnashed his teeth and said, "Asshole, who told you to go to the toilet? You delayed the competition!"

"No!"

Xiao Xia said innocently, "Didn't the Second Master let me play in the second match? Big Brother Xiao Hongye played in the first match, and I will play in the second match."

I go!

Xiao Hu almost vomited blood. This little bastard actually understood it this way.

Xiao Hu was so angry that his teeth itched. He clenched his fists and was about to hit Xiao Xia fiercely. "Second Master, please respect yourself. I am not Liu Erhu!"

Xiao Xia instantly entered the barrier, holding the hilt of the knife, staring at Xiao Hu fiercely.

Xiao Hu was so frightened that he took two steps back.

At this moment, there was an uproar on the ring. Xiao Hongye only took three moves before being kicked off the ring by Xiao Ai.

Xiao Cong quickly stepped forward to help his son up, "My son, are you okay?"

"I'm wearing inner armor, it's okay!" Xiao Hongye looked ashamed.

The emcee stood up and shouted loudly: "The second round is over, the Jinling Xiao family wins!"

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At this time, the situation became confusing. The Jinling Xiao family was the first to get 20 points and entered the play-offs, but the other spot was uncertain.

At present, the Xiao family in Jiangdu and the Xiao family in Jiangning are both very strong.

The key lies in the third game. If Chen Pan wins, the Jiangning Xiao family will enter the play-offs with two wins and 20 points, and the Jiangdu Xiao family will be eliminated.

But if Xiao Xia wins, Jiangdu Xiao Xia will get 20 points and enter the play-offs, and Jiangning Xiao family will be eliminated.

Xiao Hu walked up to Xiao Xia again and said through gritted teeth: "I'll give you one more chance, you must lose the game!"

Xiao Xia was shocked and shouted, "Second Master, no way! You want me to lose the game?"

The sound of surprise was so loud that everyone in the stadium looked towards Xiao Xia. The entire stadium was unusually quiet, and suddenly there was a burst of whispers.

Xiao Cong sighed, "Second brother, come here!"

Xiao Hu glared at Xiao Xia viciously, then turned around and returned to his seat.

Xiao Hu gritted his teeth and said angrily: "Brother, don't you care about this little bastard!"

Xiao Cong said calmly: "Everything is God's will, let him be!"

"when!"

The tournament bell rang.

Xiao Hong patted Chen Pan on the shoulder and said, "Just go for it. I'll take care of everything for you!"

Chen Pan laughed grimly, "Master, please rest assured and let the Xiao family in Jiangdu prepare a coffin for him!"

He clasped his fists and bowed to everyone around him, took a few quick steps, and leapt onto the ten-foot-high stage, drawing thunderous cheers.

At this time, Xiao Xia also stood up, and he walked towards the stage step by step.

No one cheered, only gloating and worrying, a third-level warrior! It is said that this person did not even pass the first-level warrior exam.

Chen Pan is the best martial artist of the Xiao family in Jiangning, and he was already at the fifth level in martial arts ten years ago.

"Hey! Go home and drink your milk!"

Someone from Jiangning Xiao's family shouted, causing the Jiangning Xiao's warriors to burst into laughter.

But not everyone looked down on Xiao Xia, at least Xiao Mannu didn't. There were also three other Jiangning Xiao family warriors who remained silent. They had all witnessed how terrifying Xiao Xia was with their own eyes, and they were really worried about Chen Pan at this moment.

Walking onto the stage, Xiao Xia clasped his fists and bowed, smiling, "After three days of absence, Mr. Chen is impressive!"

He was mocking Chen Pan's embarrassing escape three days ago.

Chen Pan sneered and slowly drew out his sword, "Get ready to die, little dog!"

He also has a short poisonous crossbow tied to his left arm, which he will shoot at the critical moment.

"when!"

When the third bell rang, the competition officially began.

Chen Pan roared, and his long sword, carrying the fury of thunder, stabbed at Xiao Xia's throat with incredible speed.

Xiao Xia spun around and Chen Pan stabbed the air with his sword.

Xiao Mannu's face changed drastically. She knew that with this move, Chen Pan would be in trouble.

Xiao Xia drew his sword, the last of the thirteen swords of Tan style.

There was a flash of cold light, and no one could see clearly how Xiao Xia drew his sword. They only saw Chen Pan's sword flying high with one hand still attached.

Chen Pan screamed heart-wrenchingly and fell to his knees on the stage, blood gushing from his wrist. The surrounding warriors were in an uproar. In just one encounter, Chen Pan's wrist was cut off by Xiao Xia's sword.

Everyone was stunned. How could this be possible? Even the MC opened his mouth wide and forgot to announce the result of the competition.

Xiao Xia smiled faintly, "Thank you, Mr. Chen, for being courteous to me!"

He turned and walked off the stage. Chen Pan suddenly raised his left hand and aimed at Xiao Xia.

"Be careful!" Xiao Xin shouted.

A short crossbow arrow shot out with a "whoosh!" and hit Xiao Xia's back.

There was also a flash of murderous intent in Xiao Xia's eyes. He turned around and swung his sword, as if splitting the seventieth fiber of the hemp rope.

The poisonous crossbow arrow was hit by a sword and turned around and shot towards Chen Pan in an instant.

"Puff!" The arrow hit Chen Pan's left shoulder. Chen Pan screamed and fell on his back.

Chen Pan felt the poison rapidly flowing through his body. He was terrified and used all his strength to reach out for the antidote, but found nothing.

The antidote was still there, but his hand was gone.

(End of this chapter)