Urban Invincible Medical Divine

Chapter 419: Chapter 286 Goddess Iceberg Changed_3

At this moment, the arena was already filled with over a thousand people, each of them exuding a fierce aura, with their temples slightly bulging and a restrained gleam in their eyes, almost none of them ordinary folk, every one of them an Ancient Martial Artist!!

This was indeed a grand gathering of Ancient Martial Artists!!

Beyond the substantial interests at stake, this gathering was also tied to the prestige and influence of various families, and compared to money, people of the Ancient Martial World actually cared more about the latter!!

And this here was a place where the strong could reap both fame and fortune!!

Liu Wentian and the Sheng Family’s people made their way to the Sheng Family’s platform, which was somewhat similar to a boxing ring but 45 times larger and, at the same time, without any fences!!

As for the rules of the Martial Path Tournament, Elder Leng had already introduced them to Liu Wentian in advance.

The entire tournament was divided into two parts. The first part was a competition among the younger generation, and the second part was age-blind, a competition between families, with the participants being the strongest from each family!!

The competition among the younger generation reflected the depth of a family’s heritage and also helped judge how powerful the family’s future could be!!

But the competition among the strong directly determined a family’s status in the Ancient Martial World and was also the stage for dividing interests. Each loser had to relinquish a portion of their interests, and as for how much, that was decided by the competing parties.

The tournament adopted a challenger system. If one was confident enough, they could go to another’s platform to issue a challenge, or conversely, wait on their own platform for others to challenge them!!

“Liu Wentian, let’s just hold our ground on our own platform. We’re not aiming to win too many interests from others, just to protect the Sheng Family’s own interests,” Elder Leng said to Liu Wentian.

“Alright,” Liu Wentian replied with a smile.

Hearing Liu Wentian’s response, Elder Leng couldn’t help but show a wry smile and said, “However, even if we don’t challenge others, they will surely come to challenge us, especially the Zhou Family—they will definitely seize the opportunity to make trouble!! I actually wanted to ask, the person supporting you, haven’t they come yet??”

Elder Leng had initially thought Liu Wentian came from an extraordinary background, supposedly having a King Martial-level powerhouse helping the Sheng Family. If that were the case, the Sheng Family might be able to survive the crisis.

What puzzled him, however, was that the tournament was about to start and still no powerful expert had shown up.

Liu Wentian understood what Elder Leng meant, but he didn’t clarify, simply smiling and saying, “Elder Leng, don’t worry, the person who should be here has already arrived, rest assured!!”

“The person who should be here has already arrived??”

At those words, Elder Leng looked around left and right but didn’t spot anyone that Liu Wentian referred to as ‘the person who should be here.’ Though puzzled, he simply nodded and didn’t inquire further.

Liu Wentian also glanced around and saw a familiar face, none other than Xiang Huowu, the girl who had wanted to buy his Martial Skill for a billion just a few days prior.

By Xiang Huowu’s side were several figures exuding strong and obviously formidable auras. Noticing Liu Wentian’s look, they returned his gaze with unfriendly expressions, particularly an old man next to Xiang Huowu, who wore a cold sneer on his face!!

In Xiang Huowu’s eyes, looking toward Liu Wentian, there was a hint of regret and pity.

“Liu Wentian, they are people from the Xiang Family. Don’t tell me you know them?” Elder Leng asked, surprised.

The Xiang Family was not an existence that the Sheng Family could compare with, and even the Zhou Family was merely a vassal to them!!

“I know one of the girls, but I’m not familiar with the Xiang Family,” Liu Wentian said, smiling.

After speaking, he then asked, “Elder Leng, is the Xiang Family also participating in this Martial Path Tournament? Why haven’t I seen their platform?”

Elder Leng looked at Liu Wentian silently for a moment, then said, “The Xiang Family does participate in this Martial Path Tournament, not as competitors but as organizers; they will not partake in the martial competition. In the Ancient Martial World of their province, the Xiang Family is a towering presence, standing at the very pinnacle. If they were to take part in the competition, there wouldn’t be a single family with the ability or the courage to challenge them!!”

After pondering a moment, Liu Wentian understood. It was like a martial contest held by an ancient court, where the Xiang Family in this context was similar to the ancient emperor, naturally not partaking in the competition. Even if they did, others simply wouldn’t have the courage to challenge them.

“Wait!! Liu Wentian, have you offended someone from the Xiang Family? Why do I feel like their gazes towards you are somewhat hostile?” Elder Leng asked with a hint of panic in his voice.

If the Sheng Family had provoked the Zhou Family, there might still be a chance of survival, but if they had provoked the Xiang Family, then the Sheng Family could truly be doomed!!