Li Tan’s first battle!

As everyone walked towards the Yanwu Arena, they soon saw a group of spirited youths.

They were no different from the Li Family disciples, with their tall and straight figures like long spears and sharp glints in their eyes.

They were also passionate youths, so how could they remain calm during such a grand competition? Each of them was eager to start, and they were even discussing tactics for the competition.

After the Wang Family Elder's lengthy and tiresome pleasantries, both sides were about to officially begin this grand competition!

"Friends from the Li Family who have come a long way, my Wang Longzhi's saber has been trembling for a long time."

"Wang Family's Wang Longzhi!"

The youth's Battle Intent was fervent and intense at this moment, and the smile on his lips was exceedingly bold.

The Wang Family members behind him were much more reserved, merely waving their hands from a distance as a greeting.

"In this grand competition, friendship comes first, and competition second. Youngsters, do not lose your composure by competing for rankings."

"At crucial moments, those who cannot win can admit defeat. As long as you shout it out, this Elder will be there!"

The Wang Family Elder's tone was very calm. The former was merely cautioning everyone not to fight to the death in the competition, while the latter had a hint of warning.

Regarding the rules set by the Wang Family, everyone quickly cupped their fists and agreed.

"Both teams can discuss tactics on their own. The time limit is the duration of a cup of tea! Once both sides confirm, the grand competition will begin immediately!"

As Elder Wang's words fell, the Li Family members also hastily gathered, expressing different opinions.

"If you ask me, Li Yanfeng should lead the charge in the first match to dampen the spirits of those youngsters."

"No, no, no! I think the first match should focus on gathering intelligence first. That's the most stable approach. It would be wise to let Li Fei Er go first!"

"Important combat power should be kept in the back! The first match should primarily be a test of combat power and secondarily to exhaust the enemy. In my opinion, we should send someone with decent combat power for our first match."

The discussions among the crowd rose and fell, ceaseless, with doubts and anger mixed in.

Ultimately, they were just a group of youths. The competition hadn't even started, and their team already showed some cracks.

Li Kexin:

"Li Yanfeng, you're simply a brute with no brains!"

"You're infuriating! Unreasonable!"

Li Yanfeng:

"Your doubts will only strengthen my inner thoughts and will not shake them in the slightest!"

Amidst everyone's intense back-and-forth discussion, the tension grew more apparent! There was a strong Aura that no one would yield!

At this moment, Li Yan came out again to cause trouble. He rolled his eyes and said, "Everyone, stop arguing. I have a method that can solve your worries!"

As soon as his words fell, everyone's gaze gathered on him, but it wasn't just curiosity that accompanied it.

Li Fei Er, Li Chenxi, and the other girls' eyes were filled with undisguised disgust. It was clear they had no hope for Li Yan's suggestion.

"Li Yan, what good method could you possibly have? If you dare to play tricks on us, we'll make sure you regret it!"

Li Yanfeng had a hot temper, and his threat followed closely. He glared angrily, as if a volcano was about to erupt.

In previous occasions, Li Yan was a genuine sycophant, and everyone was already displeased with him, but since they were all Li Family disciples, it was inconvenient to act out.

If Li Yan were to mess around again in such a situation, it was clear his outcome would not be too friendly.

Li Yan:

"Please rest assured, everyone. I, Li Yan, am not one to speak carelessly. This is a brilliant plan I came up with after careful consideration!"

As soon as he said this, everyone found it hard to object further and expressed no disagreement.

Li Tan's right eyelid suddenly twitched wildly, and he inwardly exclaimed, "Oh no!" "Li Yasi!"

"In our team, there is only one person who possesses both outstanding renown and impressive strength. This person is none other than Li Yasi!"

"Although Li Yan and Li Yasi have had some minor friction, I have to admit his exceptional talent. Therefore, I believe Li Yasi is the most suitable to fight the first battle."

"Li Yan! You..."

The moment Li Yan mentioned Li Yasi, everyone's expressions turned unpleasant.

Li Yanfeng was about to explode on the spot, but then he seemed to think of something, and the vulgar words that were on the tip of his tongue were swallowed back down.

Everyone fell silent for a short while. Although Li Yan's words were deliberately aimed at making things difficult for Li Yasi, they also contained some truth...

Li Tan frowned, deep in thought.

His recent performance had been too dazzling, already subtly surpassing the nine Elder successors, and his own strength had never been exposed.

The identity of the Second Elder's successor was also quite sensitive, and these people were naturally full of ill intentions!

Their thoughts were even more malicious, wanting to test his foundation and dampen his sharp edge. But he didn't want to be the one to stick his neck out. Li Yan's opening remarks broke the deadlock first! As expected, everyone would second Li Yan's move.

.......

Sure enough, everyone tacitly approved of this decision.

Li Yanfeng:

"I think, although Li Yan has some hostile attitude, what he said also makes some sense."

Li Fei Er:

"Li Yan, you're going too far, provoking and finding fault again and again. Brother Yasi, don't hide anymore! Show some of your strength!"

Li Chenxi:

"That's right! Give this insidious villain a good slap in the face!"

Li Tan remained silent, sighing bitterly in his heart.

If I were to refuse now, it would surely displease everyone and might even attract the Grand Elder's attention.

"You can't fight against the inevitable. It's already a foregone conclusion."

Li Tan simply stopped declining, his words full of heroic righteousness!

"Then this first battle, I, Li Yasi, will take the stage to dampen the Wang Family's sharp edge and uphold the prestige of my Li Family!"

With Li Tan's agreement, the atmosphere among everyone became even more harmonious, as if Li Tan had only now formally joined their group.

"Si is truly a great man! When we return from this trip, I, Li Yanfeng, must have a few drinks with you!"

"Young Master Si is magnanimous and doesn't bother with petty people like Li Yan. It truly makes us feel ashamed."

The compliments and flattery in the crowd, like a surging tide, fiercely assailed Li Tan.

Li Tan did not engage in polite exchanges with everyone. Instead, he directly leaped onto the Yanwu Arena!

.........

His sharp words, like thunder, resonated throughout the Yanwu Arena.

"Li Family's Second Elder's lineage, Li Yasi is here! Who dares to fight me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a passionate youth leaped out in front of Li Tan.

"You are arrogant! Wang Family's Fourth Elder's lineage, Wang Hao is here! You insolent brat will not be allowed to be so rampant!"

The Wang Family Elder on the stage heard Wang Hao's words and couldn't help but nod, praising, "This young Wang Hao is the grandson of a good friend of mine. He cultivates close-combat techniques and is most skilled at using Steel Claw Dao."

Steel Claw Dao is one of the close-combat Dao branches, but this method has significant drawbacks, so there are very few Cultivators who practice this Dao.

"Steel Claw Dao?"

Li Nianhua's interest was also piqued, and he looked at Wang Hao below with great curiosity, after all, Li Nianhua had only seen two Cultivators of the Steel Claw Dao in his entire life....