The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 891 Thousand Bamboo Garden

Qianzhuyuan is the largest "fighting arena" in the seven eastern districts of the capital, covering an area of ​​over 50 acres. It is also the home stadium of a Beijing team in the Kyushu Cultivator First-Class League.

It's worth mentioning that "Emerald Bamboo Alliance" is one of the sponsors of this Beijing team, and "Green Jade Spear" Jin Qingmo is even a key player of the team, which is why they were able to rent this place to hold the "business war" duel.

At dawn, Zhao Chen and his group followed the Shenmu Gang members into the famous fighting arena in the eastern district of Beijing.
Its name is "Thousand Bamboo" because more than a thousand "cold bamboo" of the magical artifact level were planted around the venue, and a "Cold Bamboo Cutting Snow" array was set up, which can absorb most of the attack effects or spell aftershocks of the supernatural level.

In fact, when it comes to the destructive power of supernatural powers and spells, their grade or mystery is irrelevant.

First-grade divine abilities have no outward manifestation and are imperceptible to ordinary people, while there are countless examples of ninth-grade divine abilities that can destroy a small town.

Even without supernatural powers, many military spells are theoretically powerful enough to destroy a county town.

But no matter how fierce the attack, it is helpless against a ninth-grade defensive divine power.

"Although this 'Cold Bamboo Cutting Snow' formation is a protective formation, it is very advantageous for those people in the 'Emerald Bamboo Alliance' to fight within it... What's more, they even invited Young Master Tantai of the 'Snow Bamboo Sword' as an outside help!" Qiu Wufeng said indignantly as he passed through the gate of the formation.

Beside him was his newlywed wife, Yu Hui, Yu Chao's younger sister. She was a beautiful and intelligent young woman. She tugged at her husband's arm and whispered, "The location for the duel was agreed upon by our eldest brother."

If you complain now, aren't you expressing your dissatisfaction with your elder brother's decision?

Qiu Wufeng then realized he had spoken out of turn and quickly shut his mouth. Fortunately, his elder brother Qiu Wuyan was talking with Young Master Chen and his attention was not on him.

Qiu Wuyan truly had no time to care about his foolish younger brother; he was currently introducing the Tantai Bamboo Palace to Zhao Chen.

"This young master Tantai came to the land of Kyushu more than a year ago. He defeated Lian Huan, the former leader of the 'Thirteen Famous Swords of Kyushu', Qin Wushu, the true disciple of the 'Destroying Law Sect', and the 'Thousand Scale Needle' offered by the Liang Prince's Mansion. He became famous in the capital in just ten days."

"His origins are mysterious, but judging from the fact that no one pursued the matter after he offended the Liang Prince's Mansion, his background is probably extremely profound, and he most likely comes from a powerful sect."

"Furthermore, since his debut, Young Master Tantai has only used the 'Snow Bamboo Sword,' which is formed from a third-grade divine power, to fight his enemies. He wins purely with his swordsmanship and has never used any other divine powers. Therefore, his background has not been exposed yet, and we do not know if he has any other powerful methods."

After hearing this introduction, Zhao Chen frowned, because it was not much different from the information that Ming Xueling had collected, and even less than the information that Xiao Ling had given him.

In other words, this battle of wits was a case of knowing oneself but not knowing one's enemy? Fortunately, the opponent should be the same.

Zhao Chen hadn't expected to lose. On the surface, he could only be considered a "quasi-divine power" cultivator who had condensed his divine soul. However, aside from the fact that his divine sense far surpassed that of ordinary low-to-mid-grade divine powers, his physical strength was similar to that of martial arts divine powers. Low-to-mid-grade divine powers, without special effects, couldn't even break through defenses.

Moreover, when he cultivated with the "Nine Netherworld Divine Body", his comprehension was terrifyingly strong. Although he could not comprehend the "laws" of the Xuan Tian or understand his own "principles" like a true supernatural cultivator, he had mastered the several sword techniques in his hands, especially the "Falling Star Divine Sword Scripture". It would not be an exaggeration to say that he had already achieved a minor success.

Don't underestimate this "minor achievement" just because it's only a minor achievement. You should know that the Falling Star Divine Sword Scripture was created by several Dongxuan True Persons when they watched the True Lord Sword slay demons and evil spirits. It can barely be considered a sword technique at the "ascending to the profound" level!
It can be said that with just this swordsmanship and a high-grade flying sword, Zhao Chen didn't think he would lose unless he encountered a top-tier cultivator with supernatural powers.

After the group entered the "Thousand Bamboo Garden," they saw that the entire area was square, with numerous pavilions, towers, waterside terraces, and covered boats constructed of bamboo. Although somewhat crudely made, the scenery was still quite beautiful. Of course, these were all disposable items, prepared to create a visual impact during magical battles, and would inevitably be destroyed by the aftershocks of magical powers. Therefore, it was impossible to have a true master designer design them.

After all, the audience wants to see one master standing on the top of a bamboo house and the other on the waterside pavilion. If it's just a bare earthen slope with dust flying everywhere when they fight, it's not interesting and it won't sell tickets.
There is a pavilion in each of the four corners of the venue, which is equipped with a space expansion spell. It is used by the players, support staff, guests and referees of each team to rest. It is protected by the formation and will not easily encounter danger.

As for the audience, they could see the broadcast from several tall buildings or airships outside the "Thousand Bamboo Garden." Anyone with "eyesight" could barely make out the view, and ordinary people could also watch the broadcast on a large screen.

In addition, ticket holders have access to extended permissions of their "divine sense" or "spiritual sense," allowing them to find their own places to watch the battle.

Inside a bamboo pavilion in the garden, a group of cultivators were already waiting, and the one in the lead looked at Zhao Chen with a rather amused expression.

"The young man in purple robes at the front is Xuezhu Sword - Tantai Zhugong. To his right is Nie Fei, the leader of the 'Emerald Bamboo Alliance,' a seventh-grade supernatural power cultivator, but his swordsmanship is equally outstanding. With a flying sword magic weapon of the supernatural power level, he can contend with Jin Qingmo of the Bamboo Shadow Pavilion's 'Green Jade Spear,'" Qiu Wuyan introduced in a low voice. "The one on the left who looks very young is Jin Qingmo."

Zhao Chen nodded, but paid no attention to Nie Fei and Jin Qingmo, focusing his attention only on Tantai Zhugong.

He felt something was off about this person, but he couldn't quite put his finger on why.

As the two groups arrived, Meng Yi, the current president of the Beijing Chamber of Commerce, from the prestigious Meng family of Guangzhou, stepped forward with a smile, first greeting the leaders of both sides, and then said: "This battle involves thirty-seven properties of the Shenmu Gang. If the Cuizhu Alliance fails in its challenge, it will have to compensate for the value of these properties."

"Regardless of the outcome, all proceeds from this contest, except for necessary expenses, will be compensated to the Shenmu Gang."

"Each side bears the responsibility for any casualties during the fight, but if one side concedes defeat, the other side must not attempt to kill them..."

"Any objection?"

This Chairman Meng is a "commander of troops," who is both the "notary" and the referee in this contest of magic.

In addition, some veterans were in the audience area to supervise and ensure the fairness of the duel.

At this point, neither side could back out, so they signed their names and submitted the list of performance order.

As expected, Nie Fei, Jin Qingmo, and Tantai Zhugong took the stage in order of strength from weakest to strongest on the Cuizhu Alliance side.

However, on the Shenmu Gang's side, Zhao Chen's name was placed at the very beginning.

"Zhao Chen? Who is this person?"

The airships and the stands on the high-rise buildings immediately erupted in discussion, with people inquiring about the origins of the Shenmu Gang's first fighter.

(End of this chapter)