Chapter 49

Regardless of the competition, what is tested is comprehensive combat power. Therefore, such competitions never prohibit weapons; the only rule is that one must not intentionally kill. In previous competitions, there were often bloody incidents, but none as brutal as this one. From the start, the reckless and cruel methods of the Ma family's disciples stunned many people. Now, Jiang Yi's ruthlessness has left the entire audience in shock.

In this world, healing potions are very powerful. A few stabs or broken bones are not a problem; as long as one does not die, they can recover. However, if someone's limbs are truly disabled or their dantian (core of cultivation) is destroyed, they will become a waste for the rest of their life. Although it is said that holy-grade potions can restore the dantian, can the small families within Tianyu City afford them?

The Ma family clearly cannot afford them, so the head of the Ma family, Ma Kui, slammed his chair and stood up, coldly snorting, "Everyone, this child is so cruel, disabling someone's dantian with his first move. I suggest disqualifying him from the competition."

Ma Kui's voice was loud, drowning out the noise outside. The entire venue fell silent, and all eyes turned to the stands. If the three mentors of Lingvushan Academy also deemed Jiang Yi too cruel, he would very likely be disqualified.

"Yes! I also feel that 536 is too extreme, and I suggest disqualifying him from the competition!"

A cold voice echoed, causing a stir in the audience. Although the curtains in the pavilion prevented everyone from seeing inside, many people recognized the voice—it was Jiang Yunshe, an elder of the Jiang family. An elder of the Jiang family suggesting disqualifying a Jiang family disciple? Is this... an internal conflict?

The head of the Liu family added fuel to the fire: "Indeed, it is too cruel. Disabling someone's dantian is even more cruel than killing them..."

Ji Tian remained silent for a moment, then his gaze turned to the three mentors of Lingvushan Academy. "I reserve my opinion, but the main decision lies with the three mentors. What do you think, mentors?"

The young male mentor frowned and nodded. "I also feel that it is too cruel. Such a personality will cause many problems in the academy..."

"Wow!"

The mentor's words immediately caused a stir. It seemed that Jiang Yi would be disqualified for sure.

"I oppose!"

A loud shout echoed, causing many people's eardrums to hurt. Many people turned their gazes to see Jiang Yi leap forward, holding his right shoulder as he walked toward the stands.

His right shoulder had almost been severed, and although he had suppressed the bleeding with his yuan force, blood still trickled out, leaving a trail on the ground. Due to excessive blood loss, his fair face had turned pale. His black warrior robe was torn in several places, stained red with blood, making him look very pitiful. However, his face showed no emotion, and he walked steadily toward the stands.

When he reached the pavilion, his gaze swept through the curtains, pausing on the faces of Jiang Yunshan, Ma Kui, and the others, before finally settling on Ji Tian and the three mentors. He slowly said, "Honorable sirs, I want to ask which rule of the competition I violated? Why do you want to disqualify me? Is it forbidden to use weapons? Or is it forbidden to injure others? Did you not see the match? Did I use excessive force at the beginning? If I hadn't been forced into a corner, would I have used such force? Head of the Ma family, your disciples always try to disable me. If I didn't have the strength, I would have lost my arm by now. I wonder... would you also say that your disciples are too cruel and should be disqualified?"

"Drip, drip!"

Jiang Yi's blood continued to drip, hitting the wooden floor of the stands with a crisp sound. Everyone in the stands fell silent, but soon Ma Kui countered, "Boy, don't be so arrogant. Even if you were allowed to fight, could you win? Besides, saying you are cruel isn't just my opinion. Hehe... Elder Jiang Yunshe of your family also agrees."

"Ma Kui, you..."

Jiang Yunshe hadn't expected his casual response to be used against him by Ma Kui, who publicly pointed out that Jiang Yi was a member of the Jiang family.

"Ha ha ha!"

Jiang Yi's loud laughter interrupted Jiang Yunshe. He gave a cold laugh and calmly looked at Ma Kui. "Whether I can win or not, we'll have to see! If you're not convinced, let Ma Heiqi come and try! Also, don't say... in the Jiang family, I, Jiang Yi, am not even as valuable as a dog! They have long been unhappy with me and probably want to expel me from the Jiang family. Elder Jiang Yunshe even wants to kill me quickly, right? Hehe, I, Jiang Yi, am of low status and do not want to bear the name of a Jiang family disciple."

"Uh..."

Jiang Yi's words were like a thunderclap, stunning everyone in the venue. Even the matches between Ji Tingyu and Jiang Henshui were paused. Jiang Yunshe's words had already made people feel something was amiss, and now Jiang Yi's words were even more shocking.

The square was filled with many family disciples. They dared not speak loudly to their elders, let alone directly confront them in front of so many people. Most importantly, to speak so disrespectfully and openly declare that he did not want to be a Jiang family disciple—was this a public rebellion? Was Jiang Yi crazy?

"Jiang Yi, you scoundrel! You ungrateful wolf, the family has treated you well..."

Jiang Yunshe was furious, his body radiating killing intent, almost unable to resist attacking Jiang Yi. However, as soon as he spoke, he realized where he was and who was around. The more he spoke, the more wrong he would be, and the more the Jiang family would lose face...

"Yunshe, shut up!"

Jiang Yunshan, as the head of the Jiang family, was much smarter than Jiang Yunshe. Despite his inner rage, he maintained a disappointed expression and said, "Jiang Yi, I know you have grievances with Yunshe, and I do not blame you for not recognizing the Jiang family. However, the Jiang family will not abandon any of its disciples. As long as you do not commit a crime, the family will never expel you. Let's focus on the competition for now, and we can discuss this when we return to the family."

"Smart!"

Jiang Yunshan's heartfelt words earned him many silent thumbs up. With just a few words, he immediately turned the situation around. To outsiders, it seemed that Jiang Yi was blaming the Jiang family for his grievances with Jiang Yunshe, and his outburst was his fault. Jiang Yunshan, with his broad-mindedness, not only forgave Jiang Yi's insolence but also tried to reconcile, showing great kindness.

The people outside might not understand, but the smart people in the pavilion did. They did not know the details, but they knew that a 15-16-year-old boy like Jiang Yi would not dare to openly defy his family unless he was insane. Was Jiang Yi insane? Clearly not!

However, Jiang Yi fell silent, and the crowd did not dare to meddle. All eyes turned to the three mentors of Lingvushan Academy, waiting for their decision.

"536 did not violate the competition rules. I personally oppose disqualifying him!"

To everyone's surprise, the icy beauty mentor suddenly spoke. Yesterday, she had no good feelings toward Jiang Yi and even disliked him, but today she was speaking up for him?

The young mentor's face changed. This Su mentor's opinion contradicted his, which was like a slap in the face. Before he could counter, the older mentor, Fu Lao, also spoke, "Not killing is not a violation. Continue the competition!"

Fu Lao's words were final, and Jiang Yi breathed a sigh of relief. He gave a deep look at Su mentor and Fu Lao, bowed slightly, and leaped onto the stage.

As soon as he stood on the stage, his gaze swept down to Ma Heiqi, and he shouted, "Ma Heiqi, I have one arm disabled, six injuries, and half my yuan force is gone. If you are a man, come on now! Of course... if you are afraid, you can let your family's disciples fight two more rounds."

Arrogant, reckless, mad!

This was the impression Jiang Yi gave to everyone. With such severe injuries, he not only refused treatment but also openly challenged one of the top ten geniuses, Ma Heiqi. Was he courting death? Or did he know he could not win and was just giving up?

"Ha ha ha!"

Ma Heiqi laughed loudly and leaped onto the stage. If he did not come now, he would be laughed at by the entire city. After he landed, his eyes filled with killing intent as he said, "Canglang! Jiang Yi? Are you sure you want to fight me? Are you not afraid I will disable your dantian?"

"Don't be fake. You waited so long, didn't you just wait for me to be injured? Come on, if you can disable me, I, Jiang Yi, will have no complaints!"

Jiang Yi shouted, his legs pushing off the ground, and his body shot toward Ma Heiqi like an arrow. His yuan force and physical strength were greatly depleted, and the loss of blood was making him weaker. If he did not fight quickly, he would surely lose.

"Come on!"

Ma Heiqi laughed and charged toward Jiang Yi, his hands forming eagle claws and grabbing at Jiang Yi's head.

"Clang!"

Jiang Yi's Qingming Sword, hidden in his sleeve, appeared in his hand. He infused it with yuan force, and his left hand flicked, creating three incredibly realistic illusions, attacking Ma Heiqi from three directions.

He had modified the Phantom Fist technique to use with a weapon, turning it into the Phantom Sword...

"Trivial skills, see my Black Dragon Whip!"

Seeing the three green-glowing swords coming at him, Ma Heiqi showed no panic. He reached into his robe and pulled out a black flexible whip, which shot straight toward Jiang Yi's Qingming Sword, moving so fast that it made many people's eyes blur.

"Bang!"

The flexible whip and the short sword collided, and Jiang Yi's left hand trembled. The pain in his wrist caused the short sword to be instantly entangled. The whip was incredibly magical, wrapping around his left arm as if it were alive.

"Jiang Yi, I will avenge Ma Fei and Ma Yuan!"

Seeing Jiang Yi's face change and his panicked retreat, Ma Heiqi's face was filled with cruelty. He grabbed the long whip and pulled Jiang Yi toward him, his other hand forming an eagle claw and fiercely grabbing at Jiang Yi's abdomen, aiming for his dantian.

"Finished..."

The manager of the Wu Hall, Yang, sighed deeply. Jiang Yi's left hand was bound, his right hand was already disabled, and he had lost a lot of blood and yuan force. How could he be a match for the fully capable Ma Heiqi? At best, his dantian would be disabled...

The hall master of the Wu Hall beside him shook his head slightly. The silver earrings on his ears jingled, and he said indifferently, "It's over, but... for Ma Heiqi!"

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