Chapter 975: Chapter 418: The Global Martial Arts Tournament Begins at Last!
Half-step Grandmaster, plus Forbidden Secret Martial.
This is an extremely terrifying existence!
Just now during the confrontation, Bai Xiao also sensed the overwhelming threat from the other side, that world-shattering sharpness of demonic flames towering to the sky!
"Aside from the Sword Demon, there are the Light Eagle from the White Eagle Republic and the Spirit King from the Star Shining Federation. Internationally, it’s vaguely believed that these three are most likely to achieve the peak of a Grandmaster. Even more, there’s the Xiu Gui from the Holy Luo, the Holy Knight from the Akasso United Kingdom, and some reclusive old fellows from other Secret Martial Worlds in the Tianxia Federation. Perhaps, only slightly lower than those three like the Sword Demon..."
"All parties gathering, a global martial arts display!"
An inexplicable feeling of these eight characters arose in his heart.
A momentum is about to rise, a passion from gathering storm clouds emerges naturally.
Countless heroes across the world, only to achieve the next Grandmaster!
A minute later.
Under the pavilion.
Bai Xiao continued conversing over tea with the other four peak sect leaders, chatting and laughing pleasantly. Especially after he displayed his formidable strength, all communication barriers were easily resolved, and Bai Xiao smoothly integrated into their circle.
To join the ranks of top-tier martial artists,
The best way is to defeat a top martial artist and step in by standing on their shoulders.
"Dragon Elephant Hall Master truly lives up to his name, I’ve heard of him even when I was in the Northern Secret Martial World! Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall was established almost overnight with prominence and became renowned in the East, becoming a Second-class Peak sect in an extremely short period. As I see it, with Master Bai there, Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall will step into the first-class sooner or later!" An elder in plain clothes with white hair stood up and toasted tea...
He is a lone figure in the Northern Secret Martial World, with no sect or school, only a line of master-disciple inheritance. Ying Ming of Thunder Swamp Fist, a veteran peak sect leader with vast experience. Now, Ying Ming is scouting for talents suitable for the Thunder Swamp Fist inheritance across the country, probably sensing that his lifespan is near its end. This time, with the Martial Arts Competition starting and the Forbidden Secret Martial Water and Fire Immortal Robe appearing, Ying Ming is mostly trying his luck. Taking the opportunity to select some disciple candidates during the grand event.
"You’re too kind."
Bai Xiao also stood up, and the two of them raised their cups and drank tea together.
Beside them, Yan Long with red hair and Mountain Fist in gray clothes, also toasted tea. The Dragon Bone Sect and Moving Mountain Fist are top forces native to the Eastern Secret Martial World and are also among the East Nine Gates. In their words and actions, they built a rapport with Bai Xiao, even mentioning wanting more collaboration between the Dragon Bone Sect, Moving Mountain Fist, and Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall. Clearly, they have thoroughly recognized and acknowledged Bai Xiao.
"Master Bai, I also toast you a cup."
Finally, the man with a black greatsword on his back stood up and toasted tea. His appearance was firm and steady, with a scar at the corner of his eye.
Death Sword, Siger.
His origins are mysterious, and the depth of his strength is unknown.
"Regarding Kavi earlier, let me explain for him, I count as half of his friend. The Proud Heart from the Holy Lion Sect, though powerful, is uncontrollable and instinctively displays an arrogant demeanor. Kavi, when facing a strong opponent of the same level, is not like that but rather has quite a straightforward and frank character. However, when facing the weak, he can’t control that Proud Heart within, often leading to some out-of-character actions..."
The two drank a cup of tea together and sat down.
Bai Xiao’s gaze flickered slightly, understanding now why when he first arrived at the Knife Sharpening Tea Tasting Meeting, Lion King Kavi’s inexplicable words, "You’re late," directly led to an attack on him. That was likely one of the side effects of cultivating the Proud Heart.
"Success because of Proud Heart, failure because of Proud Heart..."
Next, the invitees of the Knife Sharpening Tea Tasting Meeting engaged in discussions and exchanges. Bai Xiao exchanged contact information with them, gaining top-notch connections, which might play a significant role in the future development of Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
Time flew by, reaching the evening.
Bai Xiao left South Lake Park and returned to Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
During the process, he went to the headquarters of the Tianxia Cleaning Bureau. Unfortunately, the headquarters was established indeed, but not many high-level personnel had settled in yet, only some mid to lower-level staff. Bai Xiao, as a deputy director of the Tianxia Cleaning Bureau, merely checked in before returning.
The twilight gradually dimmed.
The other peak figures also departed one after another. Soon, the events that occurred at the Demon Sword Tea Tasting Meeting, invited by the Sword Demon, quickly spread in a vague manner. Some strong figures native to East Sea City glanced over slightly.
Dragon Elephant Hall Master, impressive indeed!
He actually sent the quite renowned Lion King back home early from the Holy Luo United States!
Unless something unexpected happens, he’s likely to participate in the Martial Arts Competition.
Moreover, within just one day, many peak strong figures from the Tianxia Federation and around the world emerged, gathering in East Sea City. Soon, a widespread consensus took root in the hearts of every person in the Secret Martial World.
The 13th Martial Arts Competition will be an unprecedented international event!
Those capable, go participate.
Those not capable, take the chance to see the world properly.
At seven in the evening, Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall.
Bai Xiao routinely practiced with the Glazed Enlightenment Lotus Platform in the secret room, until the voice of Ghost Mask came from outside, prompting him to open his eyes and walk out slowly.
"Are they all here?"
Bai Xiao glanced at the briefcase handed over by Ghost Mask.
"Yes, Hall Master, including my Shura Record!"
Ghost Mask bowed his head, his voice deep.
"Very good, you get in touch with the general manager of Wuyuan Company next, ask him to collect Second Rank and above Spirit Secret Martials, and once they reach a certain quantity, send them to Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall..." Bai Xiao said, holding the heavy briefcase.
"Yes!"
Ghost Mask immediately retreated, his entire figure vanishing into the darkness.
Bai Xiao turned back to the secret room, opened the briefcase to reveal various types of Spirit Secret Martials. Don’t forget, the predecessor of Dragon Elephant Martial Arts Hall was Netherworld Martial Arts Hall, with its backbone being the Crimson Ghost Face Organization!
Most members of the Crimson Ghost Face Organization were cultivators of Spirit Secret Martials. Even if their strength was currently somewhat weak, it didn’t mean the Secret Martials they cultivated were weak. For instance, Ghost Mask’s Shura Record was evidently a First-rank Fear Secret Technique, with mysterious and formidable effects.
Other Spirit Secret Martials were also present here.
After returning from the Fear Nightmare, Bai Xiao had concerns and planned to prepare for the rainy days. No matter how good the Demon Bird Secret Book was, it contained hidden dangers, so precautions must be taken in advance. He planned to create a Spiritual Taboo Secret Martial himself.
He couldn’t just rely on the Demon Bird Secret Book.
"What a pity, if the King of Forbidden enhancement for the Martial Arts Grandmaster profession could continue to improve, maybe it could forcibly refine the Demon Bird Secret Book. With transformation from professional enhancement, it could be completely harmless!"
Bai Xiao murmured to himself and then started further selecting Secret Martials.
Right now, he was only choosing.
Actual cultivation would have to wait until he accumulated enough Potential Points.
That night.
In a coastal port in East Sea Province.
A group of individuals from mysterious forces entered the Tianxia Federation, infiltrating various cities in East Sea Province. In their hands, they all held a mysterious mask, seemingly intending to search for something in the Eastern Federation.
The Evil Ghost Court had begun deploying actions in advance!
The Third Seat had evidently seen the hope of return once more.
For this hope, the Evil Ghost Court disregarded the Martial Arts Competition held in East Sea Province this time. They went all out, even if necessary, they could venture out in full force to ensure the Evil Ghost Court returns to its peak stance of centuries past!
...
Time flew by, and four days passed quickly.
The sun rose and set, and it was another morning.
East Sea City, suburbs, coastal area, Yunshan Valley.
This place and the nearby resorts were pre-booked and sealed half a month in advance by the Martial Arts Association to focus on constructing the competition venue for the Martial Arts Competition.
Today, it finally opened.
At this time, in East Sea City. Martial artists from various parts of the Tianxia Federation and even around the world gathered and flocked to Yunshan Valley.
Every now and then, one could see foreigners with hair colors, appearances, and attire quite different from those in the Tianxia Federation, communicating fluently in Tianxia language with those around them. An extraordinarily lively atmosphere, brimming with a fighting spirit, enveloped the scene.
Eight in the morning, Yunshan Valley.
The Martial Arts Competition finally began!