Chapter 485: Eye of the Lordless God
As soon as Manye finished speaking, Beidou shook his head and said with a tone of persuasion: "Such a good opportunity, and there are great heroes participating, don't refuse it so easily." Beidou's tone was full of unquestionable, she hoped Manye would agree. She knew Manye's talent very well, and believed that his poems could add a unique charm to the martial arts meeting and become an unforgettable memory for everyone.
Beidou's tone was full of unquestionableness, as if she had already decided everything and was just waiting for Fengyuan Manye to nod in agreement. She knew Fengyuan Manye's talent very well and hoped that he could bring different surprises to everyone at the martial arts competition. Her eyes revealed a firm determination, as if telling Fengyuan Manye that this was an opportunity not to be missed.
Fengyuan Manye frowned slightly, and seemed a little hesitant, but he still nodded slowly, indicating that he accepted Beidou's invitation. Although he still had some concerns in his heart, worried that he would not be able to create a satisfactory work under the prescribed circumstances, he did not want to disappoint Beidou's kindness. He sighed softly, as if he had silently accepted the challenge in his heart.
Seeing this, Beidou smiled with satisfaction. She patted Fengyuan Manye on the shoulder and said, "Very good, that's settled! When the time comes, we will all look forward to your wonderful performance." Beidou's smile was as bright as the sun, full of anticipation. Her eyes were shining with excitement, as if she had already seen the wonderful scene of Fengyuan Manye reciting poetry at the martial arts meeting.
After hearing Beidou's words, Paimon's head seemed to be stuffed with a mess. His eyes widened and he looked at her with confusion.
"Eh? Wait, what is the Southern Cross Martial Arts Tournament? And the great hero you mentioned is..." Although he had heard of the name of the Martial Arts Tournament before, Paimon was completely confused about it. Did he hear it wrong before, or miss a few words? Paimon's little face was full of confusion. He really didn't understand why everyone was suddenly talking about this martial arts tournament.
Hearing Paimon's question, Beidou couldn't help but feel a little surprised. She frowned and looked back and forth at the three people. She originally thought that they came for the martial arts competition, but she didn't expect that they knew nothing about this event.
"Huh? I thought you were definitely here to sign up, how come you haven't heard of it? The Southern Cross Martial Arts Tournament is a martial arts tournament that I carefully organized. Now it's like a huge magnet, attracting many people who want to show their skills to come and participate." Beidou said while gesturing the scale of the tournament with her hands. She opened her arms, trying to let the few people imagine the grand scene of the martial arts tournament, her eyes full of pride.
Faced with the confused looks of the three people in front of him, Beidou shook his head helplessly and began to explain to them patiently.
"There are two crucial rules for participating in the competition. First, you must be famous. At least you can't be the kind of person who has no knowledge of fighting and just wants to join in the fun. Of course, you don't have to worry about this. In Liyue, no one is more famous than you." Beidou looked at Kong with trust in her eyes. She remembered Kong's various heroic deeds in Liyue and believed that Kong's strength and reputation were enough to qualify for this martial arts competition.
"The second rule is that contestants must not possess the Eye of God. Otherwise, the difference in strength will be like the difference between heaven and earth." Beidou's expression became serious, emphasizing the importance of the rule. She knew very well the difference in strength brought about by the Eye of God. If it was not restricted, the martial arts competition would lose the meaning of fair competition.
After hearing what Beidou said, Kong felt a little uneasy, and then he asked.
"Although I don't have the Eye of God, I can still use elemental power. How can I judge this?" Kong was a little worried. After all, his ability was quite special. He was not sure whether his elemental power would violate the rules of the game, and he was also worried that it would bring him unnecessary trouble.
After hearing what Kong said, Beidou laughed a few times, then looked at him with sharp eyes and continued.
"Haha, I know you are confident in your own strength, but don't underestimate Liyue, which is full of hidden talents. A great hero like you who saved Liyue, coming to my martial arts competition will definitely become a hot topic among people after dinner, and will surely attract more powerful opponents." Beidou's eyes were full of expectations. She believed that Kong's participation would make the martial arts competition more exciting. She imagined the scene of Kong fighting with various masters on the field, and her heart was full of excitement and expectations.
After hearing what Beidou said, Paimon was reluctant and refused on the spot, "But we are really not here to participate in the martial arts competition." Paimon shook his head vigorously, holding his hands in front of his chest. This time he came just to buy a boat ticket. As for the Southern Cross Martial Arts Competition, he really didn't even think about participating. Paimon's little face was full of resistance. He just wanted to buy a boat ticket as soon as possible and continue their journey.
After hearing what Paimeng said, Beidou showed her usual generous smile, which was like the bright sunshine, illuminating everything around. She waved her hands vigorously, with a crisp and clear movement, showing her free and easy style, signaling Paimeng to be patient, and said in a loud voice: "Don't worry, don't worry, listen to me first, and then make a decision." Her voice seemed to have a kind of magic, echoing in the air, with an unquestionable momentum, making the people around them involuntarily quiet down, as if all problems could be solved as long as they listened to her finish her words.
"Don't be too quick to refuse. I have specially prepared a very precious prize for this martial arts competition. That is - an ownerless God's Eye!" Beidou said this with excitement in her eyes, which was like the brightest star in the night sky, as if this ownerless God's Eye was a rare treasure that was enough to make everyone crazy. She raised her chin slightly, with a hint of pride, as if she was showing everyone her masterpiece.
When Beidou finished speaking, Fengyuan Manye nodded slightly, his movements were elegant and steady, as if he was born with a calmness. He lowered his head slightly, then slowly raised it and continued. "In fact, this is what I offer. If the winner of the martial arts competition can successfully awaken this God's Eye, then this God's Eye will belong to him." His voice was calm and gentle, like a clear spring flowing in the mountains, crisp and pleasant, but with a power that cannot be ignored, as if every word contained deep meaning.
As soon as he finished speaking, Sora and Paimon's eyes turned to the now dimmed Eye of God on Kaedehara Manye's waist.