The Great Seminary

Chapter 421 I've practiced

At this moment, it is best to speak and act like a 'normal person'.

Because the supreme human being sensed through supernatural powers, he showed you, a mere 'ant,' a little appreciation, or perhaps goodwill.

So the most likely outcome for a normal person is that they will do everything in their power to display their abilities, like a peacock spreading its tail feathers, in order to win the supreme person's favor as much as possible.

This is why Zhang Gui, on a whim, took the initiative to reveal the alternative 'Dharma form' he had mentioned...

Following the thin stream of people into the 'Kunlun Grand Battle Arena', one is greeted by an extravagantly vast hall.

Here, underfoot are pieces of colorless jade discs with fine engravings, forming the floor, while overhead are countless fist-sized luminous pearls embedded in the dome.

“I’ve been here several times already, but every time I come here, I can’t help but think of the saying, ‘Even though the sun and moon revolve, this place should be as bright as day.’”

It's truly amazing that such a level of achievement can be accomplished without artificial lighting.

I've done the math; every flawless piece of jade on the ground and every large pearl in the dome that can illuminate itself at night is priceless outside.

This is the pinnacle of wealth and honor!

"The Queen Mother of the West is truly all-powerful, her word is law!"

He stood on the jade disc, head tilted back, and regardless of whether the Queen Mother of the West was still watching him, he launched into a long and dramatic speech.

Then, laughing, he said, "Alright, let's go buy some iced fruit wine first, and then ask around where we can sign up for the 'People's Brave Fight'."

Zhen Ciyun, standing beside her, nodded, took her lover's arm, and stepped into the air, heading deeper into the hall.

According to the rules, in the Kunlun Great Battle Arena, one can use extraordinary abilities to leave the ground, 'by an inch to three inches, gliding through the air'.

That's all it can do, even for a Celestial Realm expert.

Conversely, the more powerful you are, the more you have to walk on your own two feet.

That was a deliberate act of respect and flattery towards the Queen Mother of the West, the 'Lord of Kunlun'.

So Zhang Gui followed Zhen Ciyun, and although he was no less fast, he jogged on the ground.

As a result, the woman suddenly appeared to be half a head taller than the man, and he immediately noticed the unusual situation.

Then, on a sudden inspiration, he landed as well and whispered:

"You are cautious, and you did the right thing."

But if we walk there, we might not make it in time.

"Or perhaps we should try asking somewhere else."

"No need for all that trouble, just walk faster," Zhang Gui said with a smile.

He pulled his lover up with his back and quickened his pace.

They hurried along, and in no time they arrived at a place with an oval black wooden table surrounded by a circle of wooden chairs, in front of a wine and fruit stall.

Because it wasn't lunchtime yet, there were quite a few customers gathered around the stall.

It is evident that the 'Kunlun Grand Demon Battle Arena' may not seem very lively on ordinary days, but that is actually a visual contrast created by its grand scale.

The actual number of viewers was not small.

The surroundings were bustling and noisy.

Zhang Gui and Zhen Ciyun squeezed through the crowd, found two adjacent seats, and waved to each other, saying:
"Which lady would like to bring us two glasses of 'Crimson Sunset Ice Brew Dew' and a seasonal fruit platter?"

Thank you.

As soon as the words were spoken, a round-faced, smiling young woman from among the thirty-odd women bustling about at the wine stall, pouring wine and making snacks, came forward to greet them.
"So it's a regular customer. Please wait a moment, brother and sister."

I'll bring up the drinks and fruit right away.

To succeed in business, one must have a sweet tongue. Although Zhang Gui and Zhen Ciyun had only visited this liquor stall a few times in the last two or three days.

But in the mouth of the merchant's daughter, it was already like something ripe.

Zhang Gui, who was also used to feigning politeness, shook his head and said:

"Thank you very much, but don't worry, just take your time mixing the drinks and making the fruit."

“Brother has such a good temper, sister is so lucky,” the woman replied politely.

Pretending to be fully focused, they nimbly crushed the fresh berries.

Pour in the clear wine, and swirl your finger over the rim of the large silver cup to create a mist that flows into the wine.

A layer of broken ice immediately floated up.

Young girls are in love and love to dream, but they are also most attracted to physical appearance.

Although Zhang Gui was polite in his speech and manner, he was not good-looking and spoke with a calm demeanor.

In her early twenties, she lived with the flair of someone in their thirties or forties.

In the eyes of teenage girls, he was already a boring "uncle" type of drinker.

In addition, he was always accompanied by a beautiful and charming young lady whom he had somehow managed to 'coax'.

After the young lady completed her 'task' of greeting guests, she lost interest in continuing the conversation.

But to everyone's surprise, Zhang Gui, who hadn't said a word in the past few days, became talkative this time, asking with a smile:

"Does this young lady know where to sign up for the 'Civilian Bravery Fight'?"

There are a total of thirty-three 'Demon Fighting Arenas' in Kunlun City, of which thirty-two are small-scale 'Martial Arts True Battle Arenas'.

In other words, it is a group of specialized "demon fighters" registered in the "Demon Fighting Arena" and of different ranks who perform death matches against the earth demons, either individually or in groups, in an open-air plaza.

The only exception is the 'Kunlun Grand Battle Arena,' which has a different feature called 'Battle of the People and Warriors.'

It is designed to allow ordinary people who are impulsive, crazy, and fearless to participate in the demon-fighting performance in public, without any qualifications or eligibility.

Win and you'll be richly rewarded; lose and you'll perish in the belly of the demon.

The young woman selling wine was taken aback, not expecting that the seemingly amiable "uncle" before her would possess such courage. She blurted out:
"No, sir, you are not a native of Kunlun, so you may not know how fierce the 'Battle of the People and Warriors' was."

That's no joke.

Once on the field, there was no one to "save" him; he died instantly.

You're dressed so smartly, and you have such a nice wife with you. What if you have kids at home? Don't act impulsively based on hearsay.

Her words of persuasion were only 20% out of pity for the life of Zhang Gui, this "uncle".

The remaining 80% were worried that Zhen Ciyun, this beautiful young lady, would be widowed in the future and have a difficult life.

Zhang Gui had a clever mind and understood the underlying meaning in the girl's words.

He chuckled and said, "I thought I was making a living in the 'Kunlun Great Demon Battle Arena'."

Even ordinary people are used to seeing life and death, but it turns out that things are not like that at all.

"Thank you for your kindness, little girl, but my brother has 'trained' and isn't afraid."

As he spoke, he took a handful of small gold coins from his sleeve and gently placed them on the wine table.
"Here'll give you a few taels of silver to buy flowers to wear."

Tell me where exactly I register for the 'Civilian Bravery Fight'?

(End of this chapter)