175: Is this, Shura Road?

“He seems very interested in me.”

Qin Yang sipped his tea and nodded towards Headmaster Yu Huayuan.

There were fewer than thirty people in the VIP section, yet ten Imperial Guards stood by.

Every micro-expression and whispered word was observed by Qin Yang.

While Headmaster Yu Huayuan had no whispers, his micro-expressions were incredibly telling.

Through the Imperial Guards' interpretation, Qin Yang already knew he was communicating via sound transmission with someone.

“It seems the Old Ancestor of Cangxuan Immortal Sect is also present,” Qin Yang thought.

He had already learned that the Old Ancestor of Cangxuan Immortal Sect was also a King-tier expert.

Moreover, he was an old monster who had lived for three hundred years.

Setting aside Rank, such a person's foundation was undoubtedly profound.

Three hundred years—who knew how many treasures he had collected?

His equipment was probably maxed out, and his strength should not be underestimated.

“I hope he doesn't interfere with my plan,” Qin Yang thought.

His purpose this time was to deal with the forces threatening the Qin Family, and he did not want any unexpected complications.

Just then, a bell rang.

Qin Yang looked towards the training ground; the first round of matches was about to begin.

In the holographic projection in the arena, the match information had already appeared.

[Hongwu Sage Yan Team] VS [Cangxuan Immortal Sect Team]

[Hongwu Dragon Pavilion Team] VS [Cangxuan Luan Family Team]

...[Fierce Wind Fearless Team] VS [Jingming Wind-Chasing Team]

The participating teams were all selected, so there weren't many.

One city, two teams.

In total, there were only sixteen teams.

Tonight, two Yangzhou representative teams would be decided.

The first match was the team led by Luo Fan, facing the Cangxuan Immortal Sect team.

Yu Yuanhua's ability to be a Sect Head stemmed from his high emotional intelligence.

He rose and bowed to Luo Fan, saying, “Little friend Luo, I hope you will give many pointers to my Immortal Sect's Disciples.”

Before Luo Fan could speak, Wang Muba, Guild Leader, the Guild Leader of Tian Ba Guild, tilted his head and said, “Sect Head Yu, this is only the first match. Isn't it a bit too hasty to have Commander Luo enter now?”

Hearing this, everyone from Cangxuan Immortal Sect frowned.

What did that mean?

Was the Cangxuan Immortal Sect's team not even worthy of Luo Fan's participation?

Even Yu Yuanhua's Face showed a hint of displeasure.

Qin Yang couldn't help but find it amusing.

He had heard their private conversation clearly.

Although Wang Muba, Guild Leader had said it, it was actually a show of force from Luo Fan.

Yu Yuanhua had tried his best to consider everyone's Face in the reception.

Except for Qin Chuan, everyone's seating was arranged in a circle, without any distinction of front or back.

Qin Chuan, after all, was the King of Lizhou and had to sit in the main seat; it was impossible for him to sit at the same table as Luo Fan, Wang Muba, Guild Leader, and others.

But Luo Fan, considering himself an imperial envoy, felt his status was no lower than Qin Chuan's.

So he specifically had Wang Muba, Guild Leader play the bad guy to express his dissatisfaction.

Seeing that his goal was achieved, Luo Fan also rose and bowed, saying, “Guild Leader Wang is joking. I, Luo, will Face any team with full effort. Since Cangxuan Immortal Sect wishes to spar, I don't mind being the first to fight.”

“Damn, this guy is really showing off,” the “Qin Chuan” in the main seat suddenly blurted out.

Qin Yang almost burst out laughing.

Qin Chuan's temper was just like that—if he disagreed, he'd scold. The Imperial Guards' acting was very convincing.

Luo Fan, inexplicably cursed, immediately scowled.

But seeing that it was Qin Chuan who had cursed, he instantly became calm again.

Before his Breakthrough to Grandmaster Tier, he couldn't be Qin Chuan's opponent.

To put on a show in the competition, he could only temporarily swallow his Qi.

He bowed to everyone in the VIP section and said, “You all chat, I'll be right back.”

With that, he leaped, transforming into a blood-red stream of light, and flew towards the arena.

“Commander Luo's movement technique is truly impressive!”

“This is a skill from the Asura Path Overlord Blade, Hundred Li Slaughter, which can instantly move a hundred meters and also inflict cleaving damage.”

“This is an Epic Professional; their displacement skills are a tier above others.”

As soon as Luo Fan made his move, someone in the VIP section immediately started fawning.

These were all factions supporting Luo Fan, something Qin Yang had long known clearly.

Commander Luo was treating the league as his political show.

Little did he know, someone had also prepared a guillotine for him.

Qin Yang looked at the arena.

At this moment, three Disciples from Cangxuan Immortal Sect had entered the arena.

They were a Level 45 Sword Immortal, a Level 43 Rogue Daoist, and a Level 42 Qi Cultivation Boxer.

The Sword Immortal was already familiar, and the Qi Cultivation Boxer was a very conventional Transcendent Professional; Qin Yang had no desire to learn more about him.

He was most interested in the Rogue Daoist.

This Professional was not common; it belonged to the Daoist's advancement sequence but was not a normal advancement.

Instead, it required mysterious methods and rituals to complete the class change.

“A Professional with the character 'Rogue' in its name must be extraordinary. Luo Fan needs to be careful,” Qin Yang thought, feeling worried for Luo Fan.

He didn't want Commander Luo to fall into someone else's hands.

As a loud bell rang, the crowd below the arena cheered.

The first battle had begun!

The Qi Cultivation Boxer from Cangxuan Immortal Sect let out a low growl and launched the first attack.

He pushed his hands forward, actually unleashing an arc-shaped Qi Cultivation Wave, which made Qin Yang in the VIP section instinctively mutter, “Hadouken!”

Although it was a bit comical, Qin Yang still had to admit that the Qi Cultivation Boxer had some skill.

Qi Cultivation was a pure biological energy that could be infinitely compressed and solidified within the body, equivalent to infinite charging.

The volume of that Qi Cultivation Wave was as large as a dump truck, and as it moved, it stirred up monstrous Qi waves.

Its overbearing internal energy even penetrated the arena floor, carving a crack.

Clearly, that Qi Cultivation Boxer had charged up for quite some time, unleashing a feat that did not belong to his Rank.

Facing the surging Qi Cultivation Wave, Luo Fan remained motionless, a mocking smile on his lips.

He transformed his palm into a blade and heavily chopped down towards the Qi Cultivation Wave!

Whoosh!

A dark red crescent light arc appeared, actually tearing open a rift in front of him!

The rift was narrow, yet it glowed with an eerie red light.

The moment it opened, faint howls of ghosts and monsters even emanated from within.

Qin Yang's pupils contracted, and the Human Emperor Qi, long dormant within him, began to circulate at this moment.

Bang!

The violent Qi Cultivation Wave was immediately cut in half the moment it collided with the rift, flying towards both sides of the arena and crashing into the pre-set barriers.

Instantly, the entire competition venue erupted in gasps of surprise.

That Qi Cultivation Boxer also had a pale Face.

His Qi Cultivation Wave had been charging for an entire day.

Its lethality was enough to injure a Level 60 Professional.

Yet Luo Fan, with just a hand chop, cut it in half???

At the same time, the big shots in the VIP section also gasped.

Anyone with a bit of discernment could see the power of that Qi Cultivation Wave.

That was definitely not an attack that could be blocked with a mere wave of the hand.

“What exactly is that rift?”

Everyone looked at the red rift, their eyes filled with astonishment and confusion.

Only Qin Yang lowered his head, concealing the ecstasy in his heart.

At this moment, Six Paths Spirit Eyes had appeared in his eyes.

The Six Paths Spirit Eyes had automatically activated without his conscious awareness.

Clearly, it had been triggered by some power.

“This is... the Asura Path!” Qin Yang's lips curved upwards, and the hand holding the teacup also trembled slightly... Retired Emperors: Good luck with your exams! Although you might not see this, my Imperial Sons are waiting for your return~