Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Race Begins
When the first rays of sunlight in the morning sprinkled on Split Rock City, the Chu family suddenly boiled, and the young people got up one after another, either with friends or relatives, talking and laughing, and rushed to the martial arts arena.
Qualified to participate in the clan competition is naturally high-spirited, bent on raising eyebrows in the competition, some first-time contestants are even more energetic, gearing up, eyes burning, before the venue has reached the ultimate spirit.
The veteran players who participated in the competition in previous years were much calmer, their steps were steady, and their faces did not move, but the occasional flash of sharpness in their eyes betrayed them.
There were more spectators than the players, some watching their children playing, and some cheering on their peers, although they could not compete for various reasons, but this did not prevent them from cheering for the players.
With the influx of people, as soon as Chu Tian entered the martial arts arena, there was a sudden uproar in his ears, and the sound of laughter, noise, and greetings came to his face, and the black crowd instantly made him feel like he was shopping in the market.
"Boy, lethargic, don't embarrass me?" Chu Yun pushed him beside him and said with a smile.
Hearing this, Chu Tian smiled helplessly, his eyes were dark, his spirit was sluggish, and he was a little out of place with the lively atmosphere around him.
I practiced until late last night, and I took the pills, and all kinds of methods were exhausted, but there was still no breakthrough, but it affected my sleep, so I was in a very bad state now, and I really didn't have the energy to show my vitality and play a game of bickering with my father.
Seeing that his son was not in good spirits, Chu Yun was a little worried, and turned his mind to comfort himself, after all, where the strength is, it will not be too bad.
Since Chu Yun had been "depraved" for a long time, no one came to them to greet them, and it was obvious that in the hearts of most people, they had no such value now.
"Hey, Brother Yun is also here, watching the Tianxiaotian competition?"
It was Chu Yu and Chu Chu's father and daughter who greeted him, Chu Yu was coarsely clothed and his appearance was not good, but along the way, he met several waves of compliments one after another, and even now there was still a group of people around him.
Although he didn't like this, there was no better way, after all, he didn't reach out and hit the smiling person.
"Chu Chu has made a lot of progress, and he must be able to achieve good results. ”
Chu Yun said with a smile, in the past few years, he has ignored mundane things, and many people have alienated him because of this, but the relationship with this younger brother has not deteriorated.
Hearing this, Chu Chu smiled politely, turned to Chu Tian and waved his pink fist, although he was speechless, the meaning of cheering was obvious.
In response, Chu Tian also shook his fist in response, and secretly cheered together in his heart. The sun suddenly brightened overhead, and the original sluggish state was much better.
The people around were secretly envious, Chu Yu was really righteous, the eldest brother was decadent like this, and he was still the same as always, which was really rare. This kind of younger brother, who is righteous and knows how to refine medicine, who doesn't want to have it?
The strength of the Shengwu Continent is respected, and family affection is also based on strength. In short, it can be said that it is very rare for someone like them to have a stable and unchanging friendship after the changes of the world.
Near the main gate, the crowd was originally airtight, but suddenly moved, and after a period of pushing, a road was split in the middle.
With a hula, there was a large number of people walking on the road, and it was the high-level family members who were watching the battle.
The middle-aged man at the head has a good face and a calm demeanor when walking, although he looks not young, but if you remove the wind and frost on your face, it is not difficult to infer the grace and bearing of your youth. This person looks tepid, but no one dares to slack off, because he is Chu Feng, the head of the Chu family, and can be described as one of the overlords of the entire city.
Moreover, everyone who knows each other understands that the methods of this patriarch are not as gentle as they look. Sometimes, the more peaceful the appearance, the more you can't underestimate it. To put it in an inappropriate way, it is that dogs that bite people do not bark.
The patriarch was followed by two old men and a middle-aged man. One of the old men, Chu Tian was quite familiar with, was the third elder who was in charge of presiding over the clan comparison.
Another old man has a childish face and a ruddy complexion, according to Chu Yun, he is the second elder who is in charge of the Gong Fa Pavilion, Chu Tian was a little surprised, it is said that this old man is a little older than the third elder, but his appearance is more tender, I don't know if it is because of good maintenance or deep cultivation.
The middle-aged man had a proud face, his nostrils were facing the sky, and he drooped under his eyelids, and there was a sharp light passing by from time to time. This person Chu Tian didn't know, but the two teenagers beside him were very familiar, they were the two brothers Chu He and Chu Ge. Therefore, it is not difficult to deduce that this person is the fourth elder who is in charge of the family business.
Noticing Chu Tian's gaze, Chu Ge sneered, the corners of his mouth pursed out an eerie arc, his right hand was poked out from his sleeve, and he erected the edge of his palm as a knife, and cut down diagonally towards the other party, with a look of contempt in his eyes, and the provocation was self-evident.
In this regard, Chu Tian did not respond, and slowly retracted his gaze, the blood in his chest surged, and his mental state reached its peak in an instant, and all the discomfort caused by lack of rest disappeared.
In addition, Chu Feiyang was also mixed in this wave of people, his appearance attracted the attention of many clan sisters, because of the grand occasion and the high-level presence, it was out of place to scream, but it did not hinder them from whispering, countless little stars appeared in their eyes, and the peach blossoms in their hearts were in full bloom.
With a warm smile on his face, he waved around, and followed the patriarch and his party through the crowd to their VIP seats.
Pointing to the VIP seat, Chu Yu opened his mouth and asked, "Brother Yun, are you going over there too?"
"You are at your own convenience, I want to be closer to Xiaotian. ”
So, Chu Tian had to separate from Chu Chu, follow Chu Yun, and come to a remote location to stand still.
As time progressed, a stream of people poured in through the gate from time to time, and later the crowd of Split Rock City came one after another, and all the contestants arrived.
Leaving the VIP area, the three elders walked into the middle of the field, and luck coughed lightly, and the noisy crowd suddenly quieted down. Then he cleared his throat and delivered a speech in a vigorous voice: "Many old friends have come to the scene, and I would like to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of my family. ”
In the entire Split Rock City, almost half of the forces sent people to observe, and when they heard the words, they all stood up, clasped their hands into fists, and greeted them with a smile all around.
"The fact that the elders of the Song and Liu families came here in person really made my Chu family shine. The three elders arched their hands and added.
The elder of the Song family was an old man with a hooked nose, his face was expressionless and his expression was cold, and he was busy squeezing out a smile at this time. However, this kind of person who doesn't smile often, barely laughing is more ugly than crying, which can be called a model of frightening children.
The Liu family is a middle-aged fat man with compassion and good intentions, who looks like a big-bellied businessman, who would have thought that he would be in a high position as an elder. Hearing the greeting of the three elders, the fat elder looked kind, and made a gesture around, which won the enthusiastic applause of the surroundings.
Beside the two elders, there were several young men with unfamiliar faces, not very old, with a play-like arrogant demeanor, all of them with a strong aura and a noble temperament, thinking that they were the peers of the Song and Liu clans who came here to observe.
Know yourself and know your opponent, and win all battles. Crack Rock City is not small, but it can be said to be big, and it is not much bigger. These people in the current game, they may meet one day, of course, to see if there are any opponents worthy of attention.
On the other hand, if you observe more competitions among your peers, you may have something special. With so many people competing on the same stage, there will always be some merit, and through watching, your vision and experience will be improved, and at a certain level, it is more important than simply improving your cultivation.
Among these people, there are no thunderous Song Yu and Liu Feng, because once these two appear, they will definitely be recognized early.
"Now that the contestants are here, I'm going straight to the point. The juniors above the fourth stage of the physical training are all out of the ranks. After the greetings, the three elders began the official process of the competition.
Hearing this, one teenager after another walked out of the crowd one after another, gathered in front of the three elders, and many people showed excitement on their faces, gearing up for the game to begin. There were about 100 contestants.
The three elders made a gesture to a working passage, and the two tournament organizers walked towards it carrying a large wooden box.
The box was not heavy, as the two of them walked briskly.
"Bang!"
The box was placed heavily on the ground, and standing in the front row, you could see that there were many bags inside.
"The contestants all came to get the bag, and each person was only allowed to take one, and after dismantling it, it was not allowed to be put back, let alone replaced. An organizer explains the rules.
The young contestants stepped forward one after another, grabbing inside, and in an instant, the box was occupied by arms of different origins.
Chu Tian also took out a bag with the crowd and untied the yellow string on the seal, which contained only a narrow piece of paper with an "8" written on it.
"If you get a few numbers, you will go to the ring. The organizers shouted loudly.
There are eight rings in the arena, and the floors are all made of bluestone, which is beautiful and durable, and the eight referees have already stood by the ring, ready to standby.
On the way, Chu Tian glanced at it and saw that Chu Chu was rushing to the No. 6 ring, with two ponytails jumping and jumping behind her head, like herself, full of energy and confidence.
"It seems that she won the No. 6 draw, hoping to qualify. Chu Tian said secretly.
Qualifying means winning everyone in the ring and becoming the hegemon of the ring, which means entering the quarterfinals. If you are lucky and successful, you will not only be able to choose martial arts outside the highest level of the Gongfa Pavilion, but you can also get more intensive training from the family and truly enter the eyes of the high-level leaders.
Retracting his thoughts, unconsciously, Chu Tian had come to the front of the No. 8 ring, looking at the more than ten enthusiastic teenagers in front of him, he couldn't help but feel a sense of pride in his heart.
This quarter-final, he is going to decide!