Blind Spot
Chapter 307 - 287 Fierce battles 7

Chapter 307: 287 Fierce battles 7

The vast Sky River, like a genuine river, twisted and floated in the sky.

Surrounding the Sky River, seemingly boundless, there were numerous tiny floating platforms that served as anchor points, confining the orbit of the entire river to prevent spacecraft from veering off course and causing chaos and destruction.

These anchor points were known as Ding Xiantai platforms.

At each Ding Xiantai, there was one top Feiyi Master from Jiu Yi and one special Feiyi Master from the Royal, both working together to maintain and protect it.

At this moment, above the Martial Arts Hall, atop the nearest Ding Xiantai.

In the center of the huge silver-blue top-like platform, outside a small house,

two Feiyi Masters responsible for this area lowered their heads respectfully, waiting for the approaching inspection group.

Shortly after,

Hiss!

Following a soft sound,

two streaks of blue light shot from afar, decelerating gently before landing, stopping mere meters in front of the two men.

"Xie Zhongxian."

"Sima Chengyun."

"We have seen the two inspecting officials!"

The two Feiyi Masters hastily greeted them.

The blue light dissipated, revealing the two men inside.

One was tall, nearly two meters, and the other short, only one meter seventy, creating a stark contrast when they stood together.

Both were dressed in pale blue robes with white undergarments and dark blue patterned vests over them, cinched at the waist with dark golden, peach-shaped belt buckles.

On their backs, they each carried a black scabbard, concealing unknown weapons inside.

At first glance, they appeared like two swordsmen from ancient times.

"Master Cheng Xiao, Assistant Si Yunfeng. We received a clue here at the Martial Arts Tournament, suspecting that foreign forces have infiltrated and may adversely affect the entire event," one of the stationed Feiyi Masters at the Ding Xiantai quickly reported.

"That is precisely why we have come. The deputy director inquired about this situation last night as well," Cheng Xiao, taking the lead with a stern look, said gravely, stroking his white beard.

As the chief envoy, he was fully in charge of the security issues for this Martial Arts Tournament.

He was seventy-one years old this year and was a few years away from retirement.

His performance during these critical last years was tied to his specific benefits and ratings post-retirement so it was essential to secure these final stations.

"Even the deputy director inquired about it?!"

All present showed surprised expressions. That the deputy director of the Security Bureau paid attention to the Martial Arts Tournament, which happened only once a year, clearly indicated that this year might see complications.

"Originally, I was overseeing a major case of Feiyi smuggling at the border, yet I was urgently summoned here. It seems the problems here are more troublesome than at the border," Cheng Xiao said with a deep voice.

"Now it seems that people from Utopia are trying to make trouble again, even though we haven’t discovered their exact objectives yet. But the most likely motive is still revenge," the Ding Xiantai Feiyi Master said.

"Guard the Martial Arts Hall, no matter their purpose, they will gradually expose themselves," Si Yunfeng, the assistant inspector, also spoke.

"The key issue is that the tournament strictly prohibits Feiyi Exoskeletons from entering... This makes our inspection a great inconvenience."

"Then just stand guard on the perimeter," Cheng Xiao said. "Those cowardly thieves of Utopia, I’ve killed I know not how many. Dare to show their faces, and we’ll crush them."

"Has old Master Cheng’s permit come through?" Si Yunfeng asked in surprise.

In the city, high-ranking Feiyi Masters must apply for permission to use their Feiyi.

And that goes doubly so for a Royal top Feiyi Master like Cheng Xiao.

As a top expert second only to the ranks of Jiu Yi, Cheng Xiao possessed the Royal exclusive Feiyi system, the Immortal Palace System Suit.

The Immortal Palace System had only eight ranks, but in terms of performance and power, it was generally stronger by one rank than other systems.

Hence, many recognized that there was no Grade One Feiyi in the Immortal Palace System, and the base level was Second Rank Feiyi.

And the Grade Eight Feiyi that Cheng Xiao controlled was the Immortal Dragon Sword within the Immortal Palace System.

"In the city, I certainly cannot use my full strength, being restricted to thirty percent output. But that’s enough; together with the Tianyan Silent Fortress, I’ll be able to exert half my power," Cheng Xiao replied.

"I’m restricted to fifty percent, which is a bit better than you," Si Yunfeng said.

"No matter, it’s enough to deal with these insignificant rascals," Cheng Xiao replied casually.

"Regrettably, I was planning to take a holiday and watch the light show with my grandson. This sudden conscription caught me off guard," Si Yunfeng sighed.

"National affairs, family matters, which is greater? At your age, can’t you distinguish that?" Cheng Xiao glanced at his partner.

"It’s not that easy to say, I certainly don’t have the same high sense of duty as you, Brother Cheng," Si Yunfeng replied with a forced smile.

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Inside the Chaoyu Martial Arts Hall, in the public food hall.

The members of the Dragon Whisker Sect sat along a long table, waiting for robots to deliver the prepared meals.

The entire dining hall was spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of people for a communal meal.

Row upon row of metal silver tables were neatly arranged like classroom desks.

Above them hung a soft haze of colored fog, with gentle music playing in the background.

Lifelike robots shuttled between the tables, their tops human and their bottoms wheeled tracks, skillfully placing buckets of food onto the metal tables.

"So this is what the dining hall looks like..."

Zhuang Yijing curiously sat down, taking in her surroundings.

Their teacher, Yu Long, was chatting leisurely with another bald old man in the distance, appearing as though old friends were reuniting, engaged in an animated conversation.

To the side, Li Chongnan ate her tomato and scrambled egg mixed rice in silence, showing little interest in speaking with others.

Yu Yanxiao, the senior sister who didn’t seem much like one, was talking to a nearby table of competitors – clearly acquaintances.

Though the Dragon Whisker Sect hadn’t been active in the Combat Technique circle for many years, they still kept in touch with a few old friends.

After a brief chat, Yu Yanxiao returned to her seat.

"Something happened last night," she said with a hint of mystery.

"What happened, senior sister?" Zhuang Yijing hurriedly asked.

For her, everything here was new. Although she had been punched and had her cheek swollen the day before, she quickly recovered her original spirits.

After all, this was a national professional competition. How long had she been learning Combat Technique? Just being able to participate was impressive.

So she was not discouraged at all.

"Last night, a total of four competing teams were attacked, and three of them gave up because of severe injuries," Yu Yanxiao whispered.

As she spoke, she kept sneaking glances at Li Chongnan.

Somehow, after just one day, she felt that Li Chongnan had undergone quite a change.

She... seemed to have a better figure than before, and her face was even prettier...

There was a sort of golden ratio beauty, as if carved by a knife.

Her chest also seemed to have grown considerably larger, and her curves were gradually taking on a more voluptuous shape.

"Xiao Nan, what do you think?" Judging from yesterday’s performance, Li Chongnan was definitely a greater talent than Zhuang Yijing, so building a good relationship with her was necessary.

Thus, Yu Yanxiao took the initiative to ask her opinion.

"I’m not interested in how the weak end up," replied Li Chongnan indifferently.

She was now facing a cruel situation where if she didn’t improve, she would die, and not reaching the Holy Infant Stage would also result in death.

Therefore, she had no interest and no spare time to worry about trivial matters.

"How could that be? That was an attack outside of the competition!" Yu Yanxiao couldn’t help but exclaim.

"...." Li Chongnan couldn’t be bothered with her and continued to eat and practice her meditation.

Of the two, only Zhuang Yijing was someone she could barely take seriously. This Yu Yanxiao, apart from having a body like a vase, had nothing else to offer.

What’s the difference between that and a pet kept at home for its cuteness?

Moreover, what she really cared about was, where had her master gone?

She hadn’t seen her teacher since yesterday afternoon.

At this moment, Yu Long approached with another group of familiar competitors.

"Xiao Nan, this is the competing team from the Zhaoyang Sect, their Sect Leader Yu Qingyang was one of my best brothers back in the day. If you encounter them in the competition, just touch and go, don’t hit too hard and damage the harmony," Yu Long said with a smile as he introduced them.

The group from Zhaoyang Sect was also led by a bald elder, joined by three competitors, two men and one woman.

The elder was Yu Qingyang, the current leader of the Zhaoyang Sect. Although bald, he had a very amiable face.

"I’ve watched the three from Dragon Whisker Sect on stage, and indeed, their strength is extraordinary and they have potential. Yu Sheng, say hello." He signaled to a tall and sturdy young man standing behind him.

The young man was Yu Sheng, his eldest son and also the strongest expert in their sect.

He had already noticed that the three competitors from Dragon Whisker Sect were all women, and two of them were unmistakable beauties, while the other, though not as remarkable as the other two, was also good-looking and well-figured.

He instantly became more affable.

"I’ve seen the three junior sisters. If we meet on the battlefield, please show mercy," he said with a smile.

Yu Yanxiao’s team responded one by one, Li Chongnan merely nodded, her demeanor indifferent. But Zhuang Yijing was on the other extreme, taking the initiative to approach and chat with Yu Sheng.

In no time, the two were chatting and laughing, looking quite familiar with each other.

After another fifteen minutes, as it was almost time for the cafeteria to stop serving meals, Zhuang Yijing and Yu Sheng had already started addressing each other as brother and sister.

This made the forced smiles on the faces of Yu Yanxiao and the other two Zhaoyang Sect disciples start to fade.

Li Chongnan snorted softly and stood up to leave the table first.

Yu Long was a bit annoyed by her rude behavior, but it was Yu Sheng who took the initiative to speak out, assuring that a talented powerhouse always has their own personality and shouldn’t be restrained.

Being a sunny and handsome man, with a good figure and lowering his stance actively, he quickly helped to integrate the members from Dragon Whisker Sect and Zhaoyang Sect together, creating common topics of conversation.

After lunch, the afternoon competitions officially began.

Yu Yanxiao was once again knocked down with a punch, lying on the ground, unable to get up.

Zhuang Yijing defeated two competitors and fell to the fast hands of a third.

Both were women, both taking the fast and agile approach, and with her lack of real combat experience, Zhuang Yijing fell for a feint and exposed a flaw, losing the match.

But this was already much stronger than before.

Li Chongnan was the last to enter the ring.

The opponent approached, struck, in one move.

With a burst of Giant Strength, she stood her ground, unmoving, and with an effortless gesture as if swatting a fly, she sent her opponent flying, crashing into the force field barrier, spitting blood and fainting.

"Li Chongnan!"

"Li Chongnan!"

"Li Chongnan!"

Cries started to rise from the crowd, with fans beginning to chant her name.

"Today’s fastest victory in the competition! From Dragon Whisker Sect! Li Chongnan!! Time: three seconds!!" the commentator shouted.

The spinning large screen displayed an image of Li Chongnan with disheveled black hair, looking down on her opponent through the strands.

Clad in a black Daoist robe, a ferocious and fierce blood dragon adorned her body, matched with an attractive figure and a wild posture. After the advertisement promotion, she quite captivated many spectators at the venue.

In the VIP spectator seats, Li Chengyi and Li Changgu quietly watched the unfolding scene on the big screen.

"I really didn’t expect... Xiao Nan to have such a day..." Li Changgu took off his glasses, unable to help but gently wipe the corner of his eyes.

"Mr. Chengyi, you gave her a new life, new hope..." he expressed his heartfelt gratitude.

"Perhaps..." Li Chengyi smiled. "This is just the beginning."

"If Xiao Nan truly secures a place in the top one hundred, I will be sure to thank you generously," said Li Changgu.

"Brother Changgu is too polite... Xiao Nan is also my disciple, the higher her achievement, the brighter my face shines," replied Li Chengyi.

Just then, another scene suddenly appeared on the large screen.

Hai Sha (from Whale Seat) grabbed a competitor with both hands, lifted them high into the air, and then ferociously slammed them into the ground.

Boom!!

The ring shook violently, and the ground exploded.

The competitor was instantly turned into a bloody pulp from the waist down, dying a tragic death.

Aah!!!

Hai Sha roared in a frenzied rage.