Chapter 57

The crowd split into three teams and marched grandly towards the arena. The arena in Wushuang City was only specially maintained and used during the tournament each year; otherwise, it was used to resolve personal or family feuds.

Behind the three teams, countless onlookers followed. The events inside Tianyu Nishang had already been widely discussed. The news of the Tang family being challenged spread quickly through the streets and alleys of Wushuang City. All the noble families and disciples of various sects came to watch, and of course, the largest group was the residents and the many martial artists.

A young man challenging the Tang family of Wushuang City—would he make a stunning debut or be mercilessly eliminated? However, it was said that this group was quite extraordinary, and there might be some exciting moments. Moreover, it was rare for people to challenge the authority of noble families!

In short, this was going to be a good show.

"Wow! Let's go, let's go, let's go fight the dogs with a bang!" Pizi Lang was already excited in the group.

Lin Zheng and the others: "..."

The faces of the Tang family members were all ashen, and the young princess of the Tang family looked as if she was ready to fight to the death. The people around them all had the urge to laugh but dared not, so they had to hold back.

"Hehe! What an interesting group!" An Miaoyi laughed without any restraint.

"Look, that strange wolf is wearing floral shorts!" someone in the crowd said.

"Not only that, have you ever seen a wolf walk upright?" another person chimed in.

"It can even speak, I wonder what level of wild beast it is." another person added.

The crowd was abuzz with comments, and Pizi Lang instantly became the center of attention, strutting proudly and occasionally waving his claws and howling to the crowd.

"Hey, girl, are you interested in talking about the wolf's life goals with this wolf sir?"

"Hey, b... beauty... sorry, wrong person, go home, don't come out to scare the wolves!"

"Hey, the guy in front, move! Let the girl behind get closer to this wolf sir!"

Amidst Pizi Lang's antics, the crowd moved faster, and more and more people joined in. From a distance, it looked like a large black stream was winding its way forward. In this era, there was never a lack of people eager to join in the fun, especially in a big city like Wushuang City.

Before long, an open-air arena appeared before the crowd. As they entered, they found that the major noble families were already waiting. Some early arrivals had already taken the best positions, calling out to their friends.

Lin Zheng and the others waited in a corner of the arena. An Miaoyi walked over with a graceful sway and said, "Little guy, see that? The five major noble families of Wushuang City are all here. Over there is the family of the girl with the Tang family, next to them are the Tie family, and over there are the Wen family, and then the Guan family. The remaining ones are the Tang family. The five families are united in appearance but not in heart. The Tie family and the Wen family have the best relationship, while the other three families each form their own factions. Of course, there are other forces, but it's useless for you to know about them now! Fight well, and after the fight, Miaoyi will host a banquet for everyone!"

An Miaoyi gave a general overview of the people present, her words tinged with kindness. She left Lin Zheng, Lin Dao, and the others, and took Li Ruoshui and the others to the stage to watch. Of course, Pizi Lang also went, as he wasn't going to fight; he was there to cheer!

Tang Hanyan sat in the main seat of the Tang family, speaking to a middle-aged man with an unfriendly expression. Occasionally, she would glance at Lin Zheng and the others, her eyes filled with anger.

However, Lin Zheng and the others ignored the hostile gazes. The crowd in the arena was buzzing about Lin Zheng and the others, and they quickly became the focus of attention. Despite the thousands of eyes on them, Lin Zheng and the others remained calm and composed, which only increased the curiosity of the crowd. Under the scrutiny of so many martial artists and the attention of the major noble families, maintaining such composure and demeanor suggested that they were no ordinary people. Yet, there was no information about this group, only that they were friends of a traveling merchant. When did a traveling merchant have such friends? And this conflict was said to be over the granddaughter of a traveling merchant. Was it really worth it to clash with the Tang family over a commoner's daughter?

The world was becoming increasingly incomprehensible!

After a while, An Miaoyi looked around and stood up, saying, "Everyone, please be quiet!" Her clear but not loud voice reached everyone's ears, and the crowd fell silent, including the five major noble families, who also stopped their conversations.

An Miaoyi's face showed no hint of pride, only a smile. "Today, this young man, Lin, and the Tang family will resolve a conflict. Since it's a duel, there will naturally be unexpected outcomes, and life and death are in the hands of fate. This is the agreement of both parties. Today, the noble families are all here, along with many distinguished guests and heroes. Please bear witness. This will make things easier for Miaoyi!"

With that, An Miaoyi gracefully bowed to each of the five major noble families and then to the crowd.

"An sister, don't worry, everyone is watching!" A loud voice came from the Tie family, and a broad-shouldered, dark-skinned man spoke loudly.

The crowd also chimed in, offering support, showing that An Miaoyi had a high reputation in Wushuang City.

"Since that's the case, please send representatives from both sides to the arena!" An Miaoyi extended her hands outward, signaling the start of the duel.

Lin Zheng and Lin Dao discussed, and in the end, Lin Zheng strode to the center of the arena. The tall elder of the Tang family also descended from the stage, looking dignified.

"Boy, I'll give you a chance to apologize and admit defeat," the tall elder said, not wanting to bully a junior.

"My brother has already made it clear!" Lin Zheng shook his head.

"Hmph, you don't know your place! Grandpa Ba will avenge Yan!" Tang Hanyan couldn't help but shout, but was pulled back by the fat elder beside her.

"Boy, let's leave it to fate. I'll make your death quick and painless!" The eighth elder of the Tang family looked very sinister, his killing intent unhidden.

On the stage, An Miaoyi smiled at Lin Qin. "Tang Lao Ba is at the eighth level of cultivation and has been famous for many years. Do you think your brother can handle it?"

"Who knows, hey, I don't know!" Lin Qin also smiled, then turned and shouted, "Hey, old wolf, you ate all the grapes! Leave me some!"

Li Ruoshui's lips behind her veil curled into a helpless smile, and An Miaoyi also looked helpless. She thought this girl was straightforward and easy to talk to, but she was actually quite perceptive. This calm demeanor suggested that the boy in the arena was not so simple!

Luo Lingling held Li Ruoshui's hand, her face tense, regretting not stopping everyone. Noble family children could beat a commoner, or even kill them, and the city lord would likely do nothing. What could she do? Luo Lingling's eyes were filled with tears, and she was pacing anxiously. Li Ruoshui gently patted Luo Lingling's hand, signaling her to relax, though she herself was also very nervous, her concern evident.

Lin Zheng in the arena was calm but on high alert. Since the old man had decided to kill, he would not hold back!

Suddenly, Tang Lao Ba's sleeves swelled as if filled with wind, and the dark sleeves hid his hands. In the next moment, two large hands shot out from the dark sleeves, aiming for Lin Zheng's chest. Lin Zheng stepped back, his battle aura surging, and his glass-like fist struck the two hands.

Thud, thud! Dust rose in the arena, swirling like a whirlwind and rushing towards Tang Lao Ba like a thousand troops.

Tang Lao Ba's eyes narrowed, realizing this boy was not as simple as he thought. He quickly formed a seal with his hands, and a layer of red film appeared in front of him. The dust hit the film, causing it to ripple, and the red film gradually faded, almost breaking apart!

Finally, a cracking sound was heard, and the dust surged forward again. Tang Lao Ba quickly retreated, but still ended up with a face full of dust.

"Hmm?" Almost all the martial artists with some cultivation clearly saw that the Tang family elder had taken a small loss in the first exchange. The people on the stage from the noble families were also moved, their minds filled with the same thought:

"This young man is not simple!"

"Haha, boy, very good, I haven't been so embarrassed in a long time!" Tang Lao Ba laughed in anger.

"Tang Hand of Fiery Flames!" Tang Lao Ba roared, and countless hands, like flames, condensed and struck Lin Zheng. Each hand formed a strange seal and absorbed spiritual energy in the air.

"Heh, Tang Lao Ba is using his ultimate technique, watch carefully!" The elders of the noble families took the opportunity to warn their children.

"Leaf-Breaking Hand!" Lin Zheng stood firm, his hands moving swiftly, creating numerous illusions. For a moment, it seemed he had countless hands, each glowing with a precious light, striking the fiery hands. Instantly, one flame after another was extinguished by the large hands.

Lin Zheng calmly and gracefully extinguished the flames, which gradually diminished. He then retracted his hands, letting a small flame drift to his face, and with a swift motion, he slapped the flame to the ground!

Slap! It was like a slap in the face of the Tang family, hot and ugly!

PS: The weather was bad today, and I wanted to go out for a walk, but I got frozen and came back. First update, please collect and vote!