Summary: Start With Azure Cloud Gate

Chapter 14 Drawing Lots

In the Yuqing Palace.

All the disciples who participated in the Seven Meridians Martial Arts Competition gathered together, and the originally spacious Yuqing Hall became slightly crowded at this time.

The head of Daoxuan Perfect Being and the first elder of each lineage were sitting on the seats arranged in front of the statue of Sanqing.

At this time, Cangsong Perfected Being was reading out the rules of this Seven Meridians Competition.

Compared with the last time, the number of people participating in the competition this time has doubled. Nine people from each of the seven peaks participated in the competition, and the Nagato lineage had the most disciples, and there was one more person, so the number was eighty-eight-sixty-four, divided into Six rounds of competition.

Thirty-two people were eliminated in the first round; sixteen people were eliminated in the second round; eight people were eliminated in the third round; four people were eliminated in the fourth round to determine the top four; the top two were determined in the fifth round; the sixth round finals competition The position of leader.

The rules of the competition are the same as in the original work. The opponent is determined by drawing lots, with No. 1 vs. No. 64, No. 2 vs. No. 63, No. 3 vs. No. 62, and so on. In the second round, the opponent will be determined by drawing lots. The winner of No. 1 and No. 64 versus the winner of No. 2 and No. 63, and so on, until the final battle to win the championship.

However, due to the small number of disciples in the Dazhu Peak lineage, even if all disciples participate in this competition, there will only be eight people, so only 63 people will participate in the draw. Whoever draws number 1 will have no opponent, and the first round of competition will be directly Bye.

When Cangsong said this, there was an uproar in the hall.

Many disciples had looks of anticipation on their faces, hoping that they could draw number one and advance directly to the second round.

Cangsong Perfected Being didn't talk too much. After explaining the rules, he ordered the disciples to come forward and draw lots according to the order of each peak.

The first one to go up was naturally the Heaven-Connecting Peak lineage.

Zhang Ruofeng said hello to Zhang Xiaofan, Lin Jingyu and others, and followed the nine senior brothers from the same sect up.

The lottery notes were all wrapped in wax pills and placed in a closed mahogany box. Spells were also specially arranged to isolate the power of thoughts to ensure absolute fairness.

Everyone took out a wax pill from the box one by one, then walked back and asked the disciples at the next peak to draw lots.

Back in the crowd, Zhang Ruofeng opened the wax pill and took a look, No. 17.

It means that his opponent in the first round is No. 48, who is the lucky guy?

Soon, all the disciples got their own wax pills and opened them to look at them, which was very exciting.

Lin Jingyu also came close to Zhang Ruofeng and Zhang Xiaofan, and said excitedly: "Ruofeng, Xiaofan, I am number 18, what number did you draw?"

"No. 18?"

Zhang Ruofeng was slightly startled, and after a little calculation in his mind, he suddenly showed a look of astonishment: "Jingyu, I am No. 17."

"Ah, you are right in front of me, what a coincidence?" Lin Jingyu was also slightly stunned.

Zhang Xiaofan lowered his head and calculated, and was surprised. Then he looked at Lin Jingyu with sympathy: "Jingyu, if you win the first round, then your opponent in the second round will be Ruofeng."

"What?!" Lin Jingyu's expression changed. After careful calculation, the smile on his face suddenly disappeared: "Why am I so unlucky!"

As he spoke, he looked at Zhang Ruofeng with a resentful look.

Although he didn't know what level Zhang Ruofeng had reached in cultivation, he knew that he was definitely higher than him. If the two of them fought, he would never be Zhang Ruofeng's opponent.

Lin Jingyu still has this self-awareness.

Zhang Ruofeng was also a little helpless: "Who knew it would be such a coincidence? Otherwise, why don't you secretly find someone else to change it?"

Lin Jingyu's eyes lit up, and then he shook his head in frustration and said: "Forget it, your name has spread throughout Azure Cloud Gate in the past few years. If they knew that the opponent was you, who would change with me?" ah?"

Zhang Ruofeng was speechless.

Lin Jingyu sighed: "It's unlucky for me to meet a guy like you, but it's better than losing at the hands of others. There are many disciples participating in this competition, and with my training, I probably won't be able to be in the forefront."

Lin Jingyu seemed to be comforting himself, but after saying that, his mood did get better again. He looked at Zhang Xiaofan and said, "What about you? Xiaofan, what number did you draw?"

"I..." Zhang Xiaofan looked a little unnatural when he heard this.

At this moment, Cangsong's voice suddenly sounded: "Who drew the No. 1 lottery?"

The hall suddenly became silent.

All the disciples looked at each other, wondering who the lucky one was.

Seeing the change in Zhang Xiaofan's expression, Lin Jingyu's eyes widened: "Xiaofan, isn't it you who got it?"

Zhang Xiaofan nodded sheepishly, then walked forward and timidly said: "Report to Master Cangsong, here, at my place."

There was an uproar in the hall.

All eyes looked over, mostly with envy.

"Good boy, you are so lucky!" Lin Jingyu excitedly patted Zhang Xiaofan on the shoulder.

Everyone in Dazhu Peak was also full of surprises, even Tian Buyi and his wife looked a little more happy.

Looking at this scene, Zhang Ruofeng couldn't help but sigh. Even with his own participation, the plot still returned to its original trajectory, so that's it...

"Little junior brother!"

At this moment, Chang Jian came over with several senior brothers from Heaven-Connecting Peak and said, "Junior brother, what number did you draw?"

Zhang Ruofeng replied: "Senior Brother, I am No. 17."

As soon as these words came out, Chang Jian and several senior brothers breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, Chang Jian's expression changed slightly and he said, "Oh no! So, my junior brother, your opponent in the third round is Qi Hao, the first disciple of Dragon Head Peak!"

The rest of the people also changed slightly.

Chang Jian continued: "I have inquired. Qi Hao is No. 46. With his cultivation, as long as he does not meet Junior Sister Lu from Xiaozhu Peak, he will definitely be able to advance smoothly. And Junior Brother, you are No. 17, If you advance to the first and second rounds, your opponent in the third round will be the winner of No. 19 and No. 46 in the first round!"

Zhang Ruofeng was slightly startled and looked at Qi Hao, who was surrounded by many people at the Dragon Head Peak disciples' place, with a trace of surprise in his eyes.

What a coincidence that we could meet Qi Hao in the third round?

Lin Jingyu said solemnly: "Ruofeng, Senior Brother Qi has practiced Taoism for many years and reached the eighth level forty years ago. My master has great trust in him and almost trained him as the next leader. If you meet him, I'm afraid you have little chance of winning, but you have just offended him, and I'm afraid he won't hold back on you during the competition. You'll be in trouble this time!"

Obviously, Lin Jingyu was not optimistic about Zhang Ruofeng.

Chang Jian glanced at his junior brother, the young boy, and was a little surprised, but he didn't say much. He just said to Zhang Ruofeng: "Junior brother, Qi Hao's Law Treasure is an 'Ice' fairy sword. Made of ice sacrifice, it is very powerful, and he majors in the ice magic of our Azure Cloud Gate. This magic can be attacked and defended, and its power cannot be underestimated. When competing, the junior brother must be more careful. .”

Zhang Ruofeng smiled slightly, nodded and said: "I will be careful, thank you for the reminder, senior brother."

Chang Jian encouraged him a few more words and then left with several fellow apprentices.

At this time, Daoxuan Perfected Being also stood up and encouraged the disciples with a few words, and then asked everyone to go back and rest.

All the disciples participating in the competition will be arranged to stay at Heaven-Connecting Peak and will not be able to leave until the end of the competition.

However, there are too many people, and accommodation at Heaven-Connecting Peak is tight. Naturally, it is impossible to arrange a room for everyone. Most of them are allocated according to the conditions of each peak, and several people are crowded together.

Before leaving, Zhang Ruofeng called Lin Jingyu and the two of them and asked them to live with him if they were too crowded.

But what surprised him was that after thinking about it for a while, both of them rejected his kindness.

Lin Jingyu shook his head and said: "Ruofeng, today you have offended Senior Brother Qi below. I have to go back and explain it to see if I can turn the conflict into friendship and make Senior Brother Qi a little merciful during the competition. Otherwise, with Senior Brother Qi's practice, I will use my full strength." If so, you might be in danger."

Zhang Ruofeng hesitated, wanting to say that he actually didn't take Qi Hao seriously, but in the end, he still didn't speak. He just patted Lin Jingyu on the shoulder and said, "You are serious, Jingyu."

"What about you? Xiaofan." Zhang Ruofeng looked at Zhang Xiaofan again.

Zhang Xiaofan hesitated for a moment, then shook his head and said, "Forget it, Ruofeng, I'd better live with Senior Brother and the others."

After five years of joining, their friendship has not changed, but everyone has their own circle.

But this is also a good thing, it means that everyone has grown up!

Zhang Ruofeng sighed in his heart and did not try to stay. He said hello to Chang Jian and others, then returned to his small courtyard where he lived alone to meditate and practice.

Time turned and it soon came to the next day.

The martial arts competition has officially begun!

(End of chapter)