Ordinary martial artists may not necessarily realize what the problem is here, and may even be quite excited. Someone organizing such a martial arts discussion has indeed touched the hearts of many martial artists, because everyone really has such a need.
Look at Situ Xiao, the drunkard who was so unruly just now, now his eyes are sparkling, and it is obvious that he is somewhat moved by this statement.
At most, people would think that the Wang family's actions were a bit suspicious of them claiming to be the leader of the martial arts world... But since they were only targeting young people, the flavor was not that obvious, and it was reasonable for the Wang family to organize a martial arts competition for young people.
However, Situ Xiao's background is also very strong. He comes from the Shenhuang Sect, the number one sect in Shenzhou. It is said that he has inherited a very complete ancient system. The nature of this sect is quite similar to that of Zhao Changhe today. It also tends to focus on external skills, and it is the skills of strengthening the body and training horizontally, supplemented by internal skills.
The Shenhuang Sect had many experts. The fifth on the Heavenly Ranking was their Sect Master Li Shentong, while the Wang Family Master Wang Daoning was only the tenth on the Heavenly Ranking. In terms of qualifications, the Shenhuang Sect was not incapable of organizing such an event.
It is not difficult to organize such a martial arts competition, but why is it that no one, whether aristocratic families or powerful sects, has done it for so many years? At most, only regional sects have held small-scale competitions among disciples.
Because the government already has a similar martial arts competition, which is known to everyone as the Wuju. It has a wider scope and has a clear selection significance in addition to martial arts competition. Those who have outstanding performance in the Wuju can join the army, the Demon Suppression Division, the Imperial Guard, etc. according to their different characteristics, and be trained by the state. This is an important part of the national talent system.
Although few people from big families or sects are willing to participate in the national martial arts examination, there are even fewer people on the Hidden Dragon List. On the surface, it is not very similar to the Hidden Dragon Sword Contest with dozens of people... But no matter how close they are, the essence is similar, which is a declaration of organizational status and leadership status.
Therefore, the Shenhuang Sect had never thought of organizing such a martial arts discussion, and neither had the Cui family and others.
The Wang family's move was clearly an attempt to seize the position of the imperial court. Maybe there is no point in selecting them now, but what about in the future? Especially since he actually called Langya to discuss swordplay...
Moreover, he is only a young latent dragon now. Will he be involved in the eighth and ninth level of the profound gate in the future? Will he be involved in the human list in the future
Xia Longyuan didn’t even do that!
"What do you think?" Zhao Changhe asked Xia Chichi via voice transmission.
Xia Chichi said indifferently, "What does it have to do with me? I'm not competing. King Langya can do whatever he wants. The better if he causes chaos in the world. I thought it was something special that they invited me to a meeting with such fanfare. Your Excellency asked me to participate in it and grasp the context. If I had known it was just this kind of thing, I would not have come. It's a waste of my time."
Zhao Changhe nodded and sent a voice message to Cui Yuanyang: "Yangyang, what about you?"
As soon as I sent the message, I cursed myself for being an idiot again. Yangyang’s strength is not enough to send a message, right
Cui Yuanyang replied naturally, "Dad asked me to come here only as eyes and ears. Apart from discussing my brother's wedding etiquette, I won't express my opinion on anything else. Let the Wang family do whatever they want. I won't support or oppose it."
Zhao Changhe was shocked: "You can actually transmit sound!"
Cui Yuanyang muttered, "Brother Zhao really underestimated my Purple Qi Qinghe... Although Yuanyang feels that the color is not right, it seems to be green, but the power is right."
Zhao Changhe: "...Okay. But if the Wang family wants to rebel, will you still marry them?"
Cui Yuanyang said calmly, "This is an aristocratic family, Brother Zhao. If the Wang family gains power, we will be relatives by marriage. If the Wang family fails, whether the girl of the Wang family will be divorced or sent to the cold palace depends on your decision."
Zhao Changhe: "...Aren't you members of the imperial party?"
"That is Dad's personal preference, and it has nothing to do with the survival of the family, Brother Zhao."
Zhao Changhe was completely silent.
Xia Chichi, who had been deliberately intercepting their conversation, sighed.
And you said that what your Cui family taught was not the art of house fighting!
But then again, this little bitch received such an aristocratic education that it seems that she really doesn’t care how many women he has. She cares about the size...
No wonder she was most worried about Tang Wanzhuang.
While these three were whispering, others were also whispering to their acquaintances. The scene was a little noisy for a while, but it soon became quiet again.
After all, there is really nothing to discuss, the matter is actually very simple.
Even the reason why they had to "weigh" and close the door beforehand was actually very obvious. It was to test the will of these people. Who would be afraid of the Wang family, who would be indifferent, and who would be troublemakers. The Wang family knew very well who they were. They must have done most of the public relations, persuasion, coercion and inducement in private...
That's why Wang Zhaoling treated Zhao Changhe as a "protagonist". With Zhao Changhe's sensitive identity, his attitude would be crucial. Seeing that everyone had quieted down, Wang Zhaoling smiled slightly: "My Wang family organized such a grand event, of course, not just to talk. Everyone who participates in the sword debate will have gifts from the Wang family. If the one who beats the others, there will be extra treasures as prizes."
Someone said, "Cui Yuanyong is not here. Brother Situ is the second most powerful one here, and Brother Wang is the third most powerful one. They are both at the eighth level of Xuanguan... Although the Qianlong Ranking does not completely represent strength, at this level, it is almost impossible for those of us who practice at the seventh level or even the fifth and sixth levels to surpass you two. Isn't this so-called reward directly determined by you two?"
Wang Zhaoling laughed: "Of course I won't take it myself. I don't think Brother Situ is interested in it at all."
Brother Situ raised his head and drank a large bowl of wine, laughing: "I don't care what your Wang family is thinking, and I don't want any treasures. It is indeed my wish to fight with the heroes. You can do whatever the consequences are afterwards, but don't expect me to support you."
Wang Zhaoling cupped his hands and said, "That's enough."
He paused, his eyes fell on Zhao Changhe, but he continued to say to everyone: "So the actual reward is prepared for the sixth and seventh level. I wonder if you are sure to become the winner?"
Zhao Changhe sipped his wine leisurely and asked casually, "What reward is it?"
Wang Zhaoling smiled slightly: "It is a rare treasure from the sea. Taking it can slightly expand the meridians."
Zhao Changhe paused in his action of sipping the wine, and Xia Chichi and Cui Yuanyang both held their breath subconsciously.
The Wang family was indeed well prepared, and they hit the target accurately.
But Wang Zhaoling asked with a smile: "How is it, Brother Zhao, are you interested?"
Zhao Changhe was silent for a while, then suddenly smiled: "Zhao... will not participate, just watch you guys perform. I am here to celebrate your birthday, brother Wang, do you welcome me?"
Wang Zhaoling's warm smile, which had always been full of confidence, suddenly froze.
Whether others recognize this competition or not is actually not very important. The fact that Situ Xiao is willing to recognize it and dozens of potential dragons are participating is already high enough.
Whether Zhao Changhe admits it or not is of great significance that outsiders do not know.
In the eyes of Cui Wangtang and others, Zhao Changhe's identity as a "prince" has been confirmed, and the consensus now is that "he hates his father for abandoning him, is unwilling to return to Beijing, and wanders around the world", which fits the template of the real Xia Chichi to 99%.
It doesn't matter if outsiders don't know the identity of this wandering man. As long as he agrees to the competition and participates in person, the message he conveys to those who are interested is extremely important. On the one hand, it proves that the only remaining prince has no intention of continuing the throne. On the other hand, it proves that this "rare commodity" at least does not oppose the Wang family replacing the Xia family.
Don't underestimate this significance, the legal principle is here, many people recognize this, it will make things much easier in the future. So at the head of the Cao Gang, the servants of the Wang family were not polite to Xuan Chong, and they almost wanted to kneel down and beg Zhao Changhe to attend the banquet.
The Wang family knew that Zhao Changhe was unruly, and intimidation would only have the opposite effect, and might even cause the Cui family to turn against them, so they could only bribe him.
The treasure that widens the meridians is also extremely rare for them. They spent a lot of money to take it out, thinking that it would definitely attract Zhao Changhe, who has been suffering from this for a long time. Zhao Changhe must be not stupid, knowing that this thing was given to him internally, and he could get it as long as he participated... Unexpectedly, he actually refused!
He actually refused!
Not to mention Wang Zhaoling who was doubting his life at the moment, even Xia Chichi and Cui Yuanyang were somewhat shocked by Zhao Changhe's choice.
Could it be that although he appears to be wandering around the world, he actually has a tacit understanding with Xia Longyuan
Zhao Changhe seemed to know what they were thinking. He took another sip of wine and whispered, "Some people work hard to protect this country, while others take advantage of the chaos to seek personal gain. Zhao Changhe is a gangster, but he also knows what is respectable."
He was still talking about gangsters, but what he meant was actually telling them that he was not trying to take over the throne. He simply looked down on the Wang family's actions, not because of a conflict of interest.
Wang Zhaoling understood, narrowed his eyes slightly, and said calmly: "Brother Zhao, do you know what you have missed? It is possible that you will never find such a good opportunity again in this life. Just for this reason?"
Zhao Changhe drank the wine in his glass and smiled: "It's worth it if it helps some people cough less."
I recommend a book called "I'm Practicing in the World of Beast Tamers", a daily beast taming story with a love storyline. (The heroine is white-haired!)
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