novelraw Chapter 602 - 252: Confidence is Earned
Chapter 602 - 252: Confidence is Earned
At this moment, Han Minghui, Li Changyin, and Bai Wanli are studying the tournament match schedule.
"The three spots reported by the technician group are Jing Li, Li Qingyi, and Qian Zhongshan. Jing Li was expected, Qian Zhongshan is an ordinary S-Class Magic Armor Master and can be ignored, but Li Qingyi’s participation is a bit troublesome. Should we still follow the previous plan to place Jing Li in the Light Base group or put Li Qingyi in the Light Base group?" Han Minghui looked at Li Changyin and said.
"Although Li Qingyi has just advanced to the Light Base level, her Symbiotic Contract is extraordinary, coupled with the resources she can enjoy, it’s estimated she has already consolidated at least six veins. Even if she is placed in the Light Base group, those people probably won’t go all out against her, perhaps even intentionally hold back." Li Changyin said calmly, "Rather than letting her enter the Light Base group, it’s better to use the Light Base group to suppress Jing Li and let Li Qingyi win; consider that resource as a gift to her."
Han Minghui smiled and said, "The Patriarch and I thought alike. After all, she is the president’s daughter; since she wants to join the technician group, this respect must be given."
"Then it’s decided, put Li Qingyi in the weakest group, Jing Li in the group with all Light Base Trial Takers, and the other Magic Armor Master in another group. Besides Li Qingyi, ensure the technician group doesn’t win any matches." Bai Wanli laughed.
"By the way, there’s something very strange." Han Minghui put down the match schedule and said.
"What is it?" Li Changyin asked.
"Jiuxiao Yun applied to join the technician group, but I haven’t approved it yet." Han Minghui said.
"Li Xiu seems quite capable, trying to get Jiuxiao Yun to substitute. Unfortunately, it’s too late, don’t approve for now. Wait until the match list is announced, and replacements can’t be made, then approve." Li Changyin said.
"Alright, then that’s settled. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll head back first." Han Minghui got up to leave.
After Han Minghui left, Bai Wanli held the match schedule and said to Li Changyin, "Patriarch, something seems odd with the Seek Path group. Wan Chaocun isn’t representing the Seek Path group in the tournament; instead, it’s a Light Base level super member from the Seek Path group participating."
Li Changyin smiled and said, "Wan Chaoxin’s control over the Seek Path group was inevitable, just didn’t expect it this quickly. It seems Wan Chaocun put in a lot of effort; Vice President Han must be quite troubled now."
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The annual tournament of Changsheng Heaven is much like a festival outside, considered the most important event each year.
The results of this tournament determine how much resources each family or group can obtain for the next year and whether their days will be easier, closely tied to the interests of every member of Changsheng Heaven. Essentially, everyone is focused on this tournament.
The grand Martial Arts Arena is already a sea of people, waiting for the opening match to begin.
Previously, each year’s opening match was always between the Changsheng group and the Undying group, the two oldest and first groups participating in the tournament.
Initially, the eight major families did not participate in the tournament and received fixed resources.
With the passage of time, Changsheng Heaven now has seven groups, and the eight major families have become four families, leading to significant changes in the rules.
Unexpectedly, this year’s opening match also changed, completed by participants not from the Changsheng group and Undying group but from the technician group and the Heartless group.
The seven Changsheng groups plus the four families make a total of eleven, with thirty-three participants.
The thirty-three participants are split into three subgroups, each subgroup having eleven participants who must compete against each other. Winning a match earns one point; losing a match does not deduct points. The total points across the three groups will determine the additional resources allocated besides the base amount.
The opening match is between the technician group’s Magic Armor Master Qian Zhongshan and the Heartless group’s Trial Taker Wu Xingyun.
Within Changsheng Heaven, everyone knows that the Heartless group is currently controlled by the Li Family. If someone claims there’s no personal vendetta involved in this fight, no one would believe it.
"The Li Family wants to give Li Xiu a warning!" The Old Undying, sitting in the stands with a thermos cup in hand, said with a smile while sipping hot water.
"Such a warning doesn’t have much practical effect. With Li Qingyi representing the technician group, they’re sure to take a portion of resources; the other two are basically cannon fodder." Mo Wuya laughed.
"That’s what I’m saying, but look at the expressions of those Magic Armor Masters." The Old Undying nodded toward a spot in the audience.
"Sword Saint, Spear Saint, Feng Zheng, and Hua Mei have all come; they seem concerned about this match." Mo Wuya thought for a moment and smiled wryly, "Right, this match affects how many resources the technician group can get in the future. If the technician group gets less, their share decreases, and maybe even the already small amount could further lessen, so it’s no surprise they’re concerned."
"Heh, Li Qingyi can get some resources for the technician group, but it’s much less compared to before; it’s hard to say how much they will receive." The Old Undying laughed.
Sword Saint, Spear Saint, Feng Zheng, and Hua Mei sat in the front row of the Magic Armor Master formation, their expressions grim.
Though everyone knows that Qian Zhongshan will surely lose, placing his match as the opening match is somewhat excessive, not only putting the technician group to shame but also all Magic Armor Masters.