Chapter 510 - 224: Shooting Your Glass with a Slingshot! A Terrifying Battle! _2
Now that the proud woman has left, Yuchi also took the disciples and left here.
Under the guidance of the hosting party’s disciple, they moved into a residence. Each sect has their own residence, allocated based on the number of people. If a sect has fewer than ten people, it’s a small residence; between ten and fifty, a medium residence; more than fifty, a large mansion.
From the previous inn to now becoming a residence, one sect per residence is quite nice. Additionally, each residence is protected by an array, ensuring that speech inside won’t be overheard by others. To enter the residence, one must obtain the owner’s approval.
Pretty good.
Inside the residence.
Five disciples and Yuchi.
"We’ve already got the details of the competition." Yuchi had finished reading the dossier in his hands.
The rules for this Ascension Gate tournament are quite straightforward.
Firstly, there are levels, like movie ratings, with different stages occupying different locations.
Those in the Mortal Realm compete at the Mortal Realm location, those in the Qi Cultivation Realm at the Qi Cultivation Realm location, and so forth.
Let’s use Qinghan as an example. Starting tomorrow, the official countdown begins; she needs to fight three times within a month. She can choose to fight all three at once or spread them out—both are fine. If she wants to compete tomorrow, she can simply go to the Qi Cultivation Realm area and sign up.
They’ll verify her current cultivation and pair her with someone of equal strength; the two will then battle it out.
For Miss Shanlan, she needs to compete in the Golden Core Realm area, fighting three times at any point within a month.
"In such situations, there’s no need to rush. Whether you win or not depends on yourself and, more importantly, how weak your opponent is."
"On the first day, many might compete, seemingly weaklings, but others think the same."
"On the second and third days, perhaps fewer people, but there might be strong ones too."
"So can we really find the weakest moment for the opponent? Not necessarily."
This reminded Yuchi of an interesting question.
Question: Do you believe the truth lies with the few or the many?
Answer:
First, the many.
Second, the few.
The result: Out of ten thousand people, only thirty percent chose the many, while seventy percent chose the few.
How then to schedule this correctly?
If everyone believes truth lies with the few, is this belief even correct?
"I predicted your prediction’s prediction..."
"Whenever you want to compete, it’s fine. Maintain a good mindset; we’re just here to gain some recognition. Our true breakout will come thirty-three years later," Yuchi proposed with a smile. "No matter what, don’t be afraid, you have me behind you, and we have the Ascension Gate."
"Alright!"
The disciples agreed, of course, they were determined to give it their all. They couldn’t lose face for their Sect Leader. This was a chance to show themselves; if they could impress their Sect Leader Senior Brother, the rewards would be many!
I heard, if disciples perform well, the Sect Leader can offer a dual cultivation opportunity! That’s what they thought, though they were too embarrassed to say it out loud. It felt somewhat passive... but since it’s the Sect Leader Senior Brother... it’s fine.
"Qinghan, when do you plan to compete?" Yuchi looked at the little girl, who had already removed her mask, looking adorably pure and clean.
"Planning for tomorrow, the day after, and the day after that! Knock three battles out in one go!"
Qinghan answered quickly, her fingers calculating, "If it’s meant to be, it can’t be avoided, I’ll fight directly, observe the situation at the time, and also pave the way for my junior sisters!"
Though Qinghan is young, her status as the senior sister makes her very concerned for her junior sisters. She feels that by competing first, she can provide them with some insight.
"Sounds good." Yuchi nodded with a smile, then looked at Feiling. This girl from the Exotic Realm lowered her head, her eyes showing some purchased red blush, seeming quite shy. "Feiling, what about you?"
"I’m planning to compete after the senior sister finishes, fighting three matches in one day..."
Yuchi: "...so fierce?"
"I mainly want to experience being pushed to the limit. Not every fight in the future will be fully prepared. If faced with a series of battles in the future, I’d like to experience it in advance, set aside winning and losing for now..." Feiling lowered her head, speaking shyly, unsure if her thoughts were correct.
"Of course, that’s fine."
Yuchi understood and agreed; competing three times consecutively won’t be easy, but it’s about experiencing that pressure and discovering her limits.
"What about you Shanlan?" Yuchi looked at the exquisitely beautiful Huo Yuluo.
Huo Yuluo held her little chin, sitting on the stool: "I’ll compete last, after the senior sisters and junior sisters are done, I’ll take my time. After finishing, I can return and slowly reflect."