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Chapter 353 - 351 Martial Arts Tournament, Win Over Others with Virtue?

Chapter 353: Chapter 351 Martial Arts Tournament, Win Over Others with Virtue?

Sports Stadium, at the main entrance.

Someone walked in.

He had no idea that he had already become the object of petty jealousy from a senior at the same school.

All he thought about now was one thing, to go to the martial arts tournament scene to cheer for his girlfriend.

It was already past the lunchtime, and the contestants had probably finished their meals in the restrooms, now was the time to show their skills.

Martial arts tournament, show what exactly?

Of course, it’s competing in martial arts!

The opening ceremony in the morning had various leaders speaking, but everybody knew those speeches were really boring.

We audience members are tired of such platitudes at the company or department, we’re here to watch the competition, to see the martial arts contest.

And now, it was finally about to begin.

Zhang Wei walked through the long sponsor corridor, and was met with a wave of heat.

Not that the weather was very hot, but the scene was extraordinarily lively, with a thunderous sound of cheer like a tidal wave.

"Go for it!"

"Go for it!"

Amidst the cheering and shouting, cheers rose wave upon wave.

"The competition has already started!"

Seeing the seething crowd, Zhang Wei was slightly surprised.

This opening ceremony, why didn’t it go as usual?

Shouldn’t it allow all leaders to take turns speaking and talking away the entire morning?

In fact, there were only two representatives who spoke today; one was a city councilman on behalf of the city council, that is, councilman Mo Juren, Mo Yuzhu’s father.

The other was a representative of the sponsors, also Zhang Wei’s old acquaintance and direct boss, Lin Xiangtian, who spoke on behalf of the Jincheng Group.

And right after Lin Xiangtian’s speech, the martial contest officially began, which also refreshed the audience’s perspectives.

He went out for a meal and, in fact, several matches had already taken place.

The event organizers, in order to build up the atmosphere of a martial arts meeting, even specially set up a martial arts fighting ring and spent money to invite some so-called "martial arts masters" to sit on the edge of the ring in special seats to observe.

After each round of competition, the host would interview these masters, and they would also appropriately express some opinions and comments on the recent fight.

This way, it actually looked somewhat like a martial arts contest.

At this moment, five elders were seated in the master’s section at the edge of the ring.

Four men and one woman, supposedly all high-level martial artists.

Zhang Wei took a closer look, goodness.

From left to right, they were a scar-faced big monk with large prayer beads, a long-haired Buddhist nun, a Taoist with square glasses and a small mustache at the corner of his mouth.

The fourth was an elder with an air of celestial immortality, a bit more normal looking.

The fifth was even more outrageous, dressed like an old beggar.

In front of the five, were signs that read "Monastery Representative", "Compassionate Residence Representative", and "Taoist Representative".

In front of the fourth elder, there was the text "Master Huang of Yangxin Hall".

"Oh, Master Huang Tianhong of Yangxin Hall, I remember his senior disciple is called Liang Canguang, wouldn’t it be that he’s here as a commentator, and that guy participates as a contestant?"

Zhang Wei had heard of this Master Huang before; after all, the man had opened a martial arts school in Dongfang Capital to recruit people, so he counted as a local martial arts master.

But Zhang Wei had never met him, instead, he knew his senior disciple, and that too, through a murder trial.

He still remembered how Liang Canguang, under his own questioning, confessed to having an affair with the female suspect Zhu Tianying.

His painstaking testimony and confession on the court, were also quite impressive...

As for the fifth one, Zhang Wei thought he might be a "Beggars’ Sect Representative", but it turned out he was different from the previous three, with the sign above him that read "Southern Representative of the Folk Martial Arts Association".

Goodness, this one was a representative of the folk martial arts.

Why is he dressed like a beggar? Could it be that you excel in the Dog Beating Staff Technique?

Zhang Wei could only harbor his curiosity, while his gaze quickly moved past the lineup of odd masters, and turned towards the ring.

This time the fighting ring was different from the auditions, using a one-group-at-a-time system.

In other words, each time only two people would compete on the stage, which, although very time-consuming, was actually what such competitions needed—time.

Didn’t you see that inside the sports stadium, all the drinks and snacks from the vendors sold out? They’d prefer the matches last as long as possible, even 24 hours a day if possible, so they could sell more and make more money.

The event organizers, of course, also hoped that the matches went on as long as possible, so that the enthusiasm for discussion in Dongfang Capital and even the whole country, would last longer.

The competition here was not only live onsite but also broadcast nationwide.

And as one of the audience members, Zhang Wei bought a bag of popcorn on the side, then bought a Happy Soda, and began to observe the matches alone.

He was wondering why Xia Qianyue hadn’t taken to the stage yet.

On the ring.

After a fierce exchange and discussion, the two martial artists finally decided on a winner.

Up in the masters’ section, the five experts were all yawning with boredom.

"Just average!"

"Passable!"

"That’s it?"

The monk, Buddhist nun, and Taoist all sneered in unison, their expressions bored.

"Actually, you’re setting the bar too high, the moves of these two fellows still show they have put in some diligent study."

"Fellows?"

The Buddhist nun raised an eyebrow and pointed at the two on the stage, "One of these ’fellows’ is already in his thirties, and the other is over forty, and you’re calling them fellows?"

"Sister, you and Master Huang are both in your sixties and seventies, and I and the monk here are both eighty, let’s not kid ourselves, shall we?" the Taoist said with a chuckle.

"Taoist, mind your words!" A cold glint flashed in the nun’s eyes as she warned him with a tone devoid of emotion.

This was a national broadcast, who gave you the guts to reveal my age?

The Taoist hurriedly gestured an apology but muttered to himself in his heart.

Still pretending to be a pure maiden? The time you became a nun has driven you silly, huh? You’re not the young girl who just took her vows fifty years ago, putting on an act for whom exactly?

Meanwhile, Master Huang turned his attention to the beggar.

"Master, do you have any plans this year, or do you still intend to challenge the ’Alliance Hierarch’?"

"Hehe..." The beggar grinned, revealing a mouthful of yellow teeth.

Seeing the almost simple-minded look on the beggar’s face, Master Huang immediately caught on and nodded, "Got it, got it. You challenge him every year; seems this year is no exception!"

The monk, nun, and Taoist beside him all turned their heads to glance at the two, their eyes locked on the beggar.

But soon, they all looked away, as if they were quite accustomed to the beggar’s behavior.

"Next, please welcome our representative from the Dongfang Capital’s Yangxin Hall, Liang Canguang, to the stage!"

Just then, the host announced the contestant’s name.

"Hoho, Master Huang, this is your chief disciple, isn’t it?"

The Taoist raised an eyebrow, showing interest.

"Ah, this kid is too impulsive. He got into trouble over a woman recently, he won’t get a good ranking in this year’s competition!"

Master Huang quickly waved his hand, indicating he didn’t have high hopes for this disciple.

"But your disciple’s foundation is still there, advancing a couple of rounds shouldn’t be too difficult, right?" the nun chimed in to support.

"He’s only got the skill for two or three rounds at most!" Master Huang waved his hand again, humbly.

However, for the average contestant, advancing two or three rounds is quite commendable.

On the platform, Liang Canguang, dressed in practice attire, took to the stage.

He bowed with his fists to all sides, finally giving a deep formal bow to his master sitting in the distinguished guests’ seats, showing good manners.

Master Huang couldn’t help but nod in approval.

This disciple of his had given him quite a bit of worry recently.

But young people, everyone makes mistakes, and it’s good as long as one can correct them.

And as his chief disciple, he had high expectations; at the very least, the disciple must not disgrace the reputation of Yangxin Hall.

Liang Canguang on the stage thought the same.

He must not disgrace his sect; he had to aim for a good ranking, and if possible, he should strive for the top spot in the grand competition!

Only by winning first place could he qualify to challenge the legendary Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch.

Although he knew he was leagues behind the Alliance Hierarch, there was no harm in issuing a challenge.

Moreover, challenging the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch would give him a great chance to show his face in the Martial Arts Realm and bring honor to his sect.

To accomplish this, he needed to defeat all his opponents in this grand competition.

Next, he would face his first victim!

Though it’s quite embarrassing, please allow me, Liang Canguang, to defeat you with a swift and clean technique!

"Next is his opponent, let’s see who will face Liang Canguang—Oh Duo, it’s actually a girl!"

Following the host’s surprised call, a girl stepped onto the stage one foot at a time.

"Oh, let me see, such a cute girl, what is her background... wow, it’s actually Xia Qianyue, an intern investigator from the Martial Association Investigation Department Serious Crime Team. Who would have thought there’d be such a delicate and pretty girl in a place like the Serious Crime Team!"

The entire venue was taken aback as the host finished introducing the other contestant.

Goodness gracious!

There’s actually a girl participating in the Martial Arts Tournament, and such a slender one at that, does she even have the strength to fight?

Is she going to be beaten up on stage and then cry for a long time, going "boo-hoo-hoo"?

"Congratulations, Old Huang!"

"Isn’t this first round just a free pass to the next?"

"Your disciple should go easy when fighting a woman!"

"Hehe..."

Excluding Master Huang, the other four in the guests’ seating seemed to have foreseen the outcome.

"It’s nothing special, just got a bit lucky, and such luck isn’t always available!"

Master Huang hastily waved his hands, secretly attributing it all to luck.

However, he was also somewhat puzzled, what’s the deal with this girl?

Such a "delicate and frail" body, yet participating in the martial arts tournament, could it be that the Investigation Department wanted to show her face to improve their stereotypical image in the public eye?

Look, our Investigation Department isn’t just made up of fierce and brutal tough guys, we have cute girls too!

"Holy crap, what a coincidence?"

At the same time, Zhang Wei on the stands was also thrilled.

Even when he heard Xia Qianyue’s name announced along with Liang Canguang’s, he almost spat out the soda he was drinking.

What’s this?

A coincidence?

Isn’t this too much of a coincidence?

In any case, this was the match Zhang Wei thought was the most interesting today.

On the stage.

Xia Qianyue and Liang Canguang finally faced each other.

But at this moment, Liang Canguang’s heart was already in a mess.

"What should I do, what should I do, is it still possible to surrender now?"

"No, my master is looking from above, if I surrender without even fighting, he will definitely expel me from the sect!"

"But if I really fight, I can’t beat her either, losing to a girl would also be embarrassing. Wouldn’t I lose my title as the top disciple of Yangxin Hall just the same?"

"Ultimately, why did I have to face her, this terrifying woman!"

At this moment, Liang Canguang was internally falling apart, conflicted.

He decided to send some razor blades, local specialties or something to the matchmaker referees. It would be best if he could find out their names so he could make a paper doll, a straw man at night and stab it with nails every day!

Really, do they think I’m losing too slowly, that’s why they arranged such an opponent for me?

In his heart, Liang Canguang was originally inclined to surrender, but under the dual pressure of his sect’s reputation and his own dignity, he began to waver.

In the end, Liang Canguang made a decision.

"So what if I lose, who in life has never faced death? Some weigh more than Mount Tai, some are lighter than a feather. Even if I, Liang Canguang, have to lose today, I will lose spectacularly!"

Even if he was to lose, he had to display his own style, to show the elite demeanor of Yangxin Hall’s top disciple!

Thinking this, Liang Canguang’s eyes became resolute.

"Good fellow, my disciple is in great shape today!"

"Just this look in his eyes is much sharper than the other contestants!"

"Not bad, not bad!"

"This lad, he should be able to go quite far!"

In the venerable seats, led by Master Huang, several people couldn’t help but nod in praise.

Although the outcome of this competition would soon be revealed, they had already started to anticipate the exciting matches that Liang Canguang could bring to them.

On the stage, the two were ready.

Liang Canguang assumed a martial arts stance, his aura also rising sharply, with a strong will to fight.

Feeling the surge in Liang Canguang’s morale, Xia Qianyue couldn’t help but be moved by it, and her own fighting spirit seemed to burst forth uncontrollably.

"Boom!"

An earth-shaking momentum erupted like a volcanic explosion.

Liang Canguang’s figure uncontrollably retreated several steps.

In the venerable seats, the old beggar’s originally giggling face suddenly became serious, and the silly smile disappeared from his lips.

Master Huang, who had been full of confidence, was utterly astonished, and immensely shocked.

The Taoist, the monk, and the Buddhist nun all displayed incredibly surprised expressions.

"This, this is..."

"This aura..."

"Terrifyingly powerful..."

All the dignitaries were intimidated by the aura released by Xia Qianyue, and their hearts were filled with alarm.

"Old Huang, your disciple, might as well surrender..."

Among the three, the Taoist spoke first, and the others couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

A bitter smile appeared on the corner of Master Huang’s mouth, indeed.

Why does my disciple have such rotten luck, to face such a huge menace right at the beginning? Is it even possible to play?

We only have one representative from Yangxin Hall, and to lose the very first official match, so embarrassing~

But the impact felt by these dignitaries was not the most shocking.

The most shocked person in the entire venue was naturally Liang Canguang on the stage, facing Xia Qianyue.

Before his eyes, he saw an illusion.

It felt as if she was not facing a delicate girl, but a fierce tiger, a beast, a mighty dragon.

What sounded in his ears was the hum of dragons, the roar of tigers, the howls of demons, and the scolding of gods.

In summary, under such multiple pressures, Liang Canguang’s thoughts changed again.

To hell with the dignity of Yangxin Hall, to hell with the honor of his sect.

What were those compared to his own little life!

Although The Five Great Paths Meeting did not permit taking lives, facing the person before him, he would be maimed if not killed!

Therefore, the only plan for now was...

"The competition begins!"

With the announcement of the judge, the two on the stage finally made their moves.

Just as Xia Qianyue stepped out, ready to throw a punch and show Liang Canguang some color,

an unexpected change occurred!

They saw Liang Canguang drop to the ground with astonishing speed, his knees buckling as he knelt down.

"I surrender~"

Even though this statement was embarrassing, especially in front of a girl,

Liang Canguang knew that if he didn’t want to spend several more months in the hospital, he had to do this.

For the sake of his life, swallow the shame!

"This..."

Seeing Liang Canguang kneeling down and surrendering right there, the referee was dumbfounded.

Good grief!

Do you have to be so practiced at this? You knelt as soon as I finished speaking?

"So boring~"

Xia Qianyue also pursed her lips, somewhat speechless.

She thought she could have a good workout, but her opponent gave her no chance.

Since the opponent surrendered, the winner was already determined; she turned her head and walked away, her face full of disappointment.

The referee froze for a long while before finally declaring to the public, "In this competition, due to one party’s voluntary forfeiture, the winner is Xia Qianyue!"

The surrounding audience could not help but hiss.

They were very disdainful of Liang Canguang’s action.

Even if you refuse to fight a woman, you could have at least put on a show!

But no, you just kneeled down; wasn’t that too disgraceful?

Of course, they did not know that Liang Canguang had also gone through a struggle of thoughts.

Between losing face and losing his life, he chose to lose face.

On the other side.

After the competition was over, Xia Qianyue went to the spectator seats and found Zhang Wei.

"Zhang Wei!"

"Simple-minded one!"

The two sat side by side.

"Today was really dull. I thought I could get a good warm-up, but my opponent surrendered!" Xia Qianyue was somewhat displeased.

"Simple-minded one, you’ve learned the highest realm of martial arts, winning people over with virtue!" Zhang Wei quickly praised, trying to offer some comfort.

"Winning people over with virtue?"

"Yes, winning people over with virtue. Isn’t a martial contest all about martial virtues?"

Zhang Wei said, and couldn’t help but laugh at himself.

His skill at talking nonsense was getting more impressive.

"Think about it, if every time you’re about to make a move, your opponent feels the aura... oh no, I mean the martial virtue from you! You make them sense your ’martial virtue’ and choose to admit defeat and surrender, won’t that mean you’ve achieved true invincibility?"

"What it means to be invincible is not that you’ve fought and defeated all, but that no one in the world dares to be your opponent. That’s the essence of being invincible!"

Listening to Zhang Wei talk, Xia Qianyue, whose brain wasn’t quite nimble to begin with, got really confused.

"Are you saying that as long as everyone knows they can’t defeat me, I’m truly invincible?"

"Isn’t that the case?"

Zhang Wei blinked.

Xia Qianyue blinked too, pondering.

It seemed like there was some truth to that...

But why did it still feel a bit odd?

And besides, if you don’t fight, how will others know whether they can defeat you?

Makes no sense!