Emperor Qiankun

Chapter 352 Competition Rules Jing Yichun

And this moment.

Li Qingyuan ignored the banter between the old ox and Wang Anran.

He turned his gaze to Yue Qinghuan and asked earnestly:

"Qinghuan, according to your statement, how should the competition be judged if the male and female participants have different cultivation levels?"

Yue Qinghuan hesitated for a moment, then slowly said:

"Well... according to the usual practice of previous competitions, the one with the higher level of skill between men and women is usually chosen."

"For example, if a man is at the fifth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm and a woman is at the second level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, then the fifth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm will be used as the benchmark."

"Even if the opponents are all at the fifth level of the Heavenly Gang Realm, we can only fight back and suffer this loss!"

"But if you possess exceptional strength, you too can overcome all odds and enjoy the brilliance of the Lantern King with your beloved..."

"Therefore, choosing a cultivation partner, or rather, choosing a 'comrade-in-arms,' is of paramount importance..."

As she said this, she looked up at Li Qingyuan, her eyes filled with an indescribable depth of meaning.

"cough."

Li Qingyuan coughed lightly, turned her head away awkwardly, and pretended not to understand.

Then, changing the subject, she said, "I see..."

"In other words, cultivators at each level, as long as they can stand out among their peers, will have the opportunity to try their luck at becoming the King of Lamps, right?"

Seeing this, Yue Qinghuan couldn't help but feel a pang of disappointment, but she still forced herself to remain calm and gave a soft "hmm," saying:

"That's one way to understand it... However, the final decision still rests with the 'King of Lights'."

"Then this competition doesn't seem to be going as well as expected."

Li Qingyuan frowned slightly and pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Who can guarantee that there aren't any restrictions secretly set up by top experts from the Mandarin Duck Tower above the Lantern King?"

"Perhaps, the chosen one has already been selected, and once that person gets close, the Nine-Turn Glazed Palace Lamp can be easily seized..."

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"You can rest assured about that."

Yue Qinghuan smiled slightly, her expression revealing a hint of certainty.

“Yuanyang Tower would never dare to act in this way, otherwise it would surely incur public wrath.”

“In the past, some people had doubts, but a powerful expert at the Emperor Realm personally verified it.”

"The King of Lamps possesses its own consciousness and is not controlled by external forces; only those with the right destiny can obtain it."

Upon hearing this, Li Qingyuan shook his head. He didn't believe it, knowing full well how terrifying the methods of high-level cultivators could be...

But at this moment, his expression remained unchanged, and a smile still appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said:

"That's quite bizarre. Do you know where these 'Lantern Kings' actually come from?"

This time, however, Yue Qinghuan shook her head, a look of confusion in her eyes, and said:

"I really don't know."

"However, there's no need to delve too deeply. Perhaps it's the masterpiece of a master blacksmith, or perhaps it's a 'specialty' of some secret realm..."

"Anyway, it doesn't make much difference to us."

“That’s true,” Li Qingyuan nodded in agreement.

His gaze returned to the nine-turn glazed palace lamp, and he pondered to himself:

Will you participate in this competition, test your skills, and try to win the Nine-Turn Glazed Palace Lantern?

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In front of the Mandarin Duck Tower.

A figure suddenly appeared in the sky, as if an emperor had descended.

He was an old man with a kind and approachable face. He was dressed in a magnificent black and gold robe, and as his clothes fluttered, he exuded an aura of majesty, so powerful that it inspired awe.

The old man stood in the void, his gaze sharp as he swept over the crowd below, and said in a loud voice:

"Fellow Daoists, I am Jing Yichun, an elder of Yuanyang Tower. Today, on behalf of Yuanyang Tower, I extend a warm welcome to all of you."

"Today is truly an auspicious day and time..."

He paused slightly, as if gathering his thoughts, then changed the subject.

"I will not go into further detail. I am sure you are all already familiar with the rules, so I will not repeat them here."

“Cultivators who wish to participate, please board the ‘Moonship’ and show your skills.”

"To ensure fairness, I will observe the entire process and will not be perfunctory!"

"Top cultivators at each level will have the opportunity to be sent to the location of the Nine-Turn Glazed Palace Lamp to witness its splendor."

"Of course, on such a fine day and in such a beautiful setting, I do not wish to see any bloody fighting. Let us settle the matter with a decisive victory, without disturbing the peace and spoiling this elegant mood."

His words were like a gentle spring breeze, yet they carried an undeniable authority.

......

Upon hearing this, the cultivators below all quieted down, held their breath, and listened attentively.

As soon as he finished speaking, the scene erupted in excitement, with murmurs and discussions rising and falling.

"Wow, Jing Yichun actually showed up in person!"

"Isn't this the Second Elder of the Mandarin Duck Tower?"

"Yes, the renowned peak expert of the Heavenly Emperor Realm has been in seclusion for many years. Could it be that he has successfully broken through to the Emperor Venerable Realm?"

"Hey... everyone, it seems we're focusing on the wrong thing! Our focus should be on that 'King of Lamps'!"

"Indeed, indeed! It's time for us to show our skills and fight for this supreme glory!"

"..."

Such words surged like waves, stirring the hearts and blood of the cultivators around the Mandarin Duck Tower.

They gazed at the dazzling nine-turn glazed palace lantern, their eyes filled with fervor and longing!

It's as if I can already see myself standing under the King of Lights, receiving the spotlight from everyone!

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at that time.

The cabin door opened slightly, and Lao Huangniu and Wang Anran stepped out one after the other, their expressions completely different.

The old ox's eyes gleamed with excitement, and its hands unconsciously rubbed together, looking eager to try.

Wang Anran, on the other hand, appeared slightly shy, her head bowed slightly, and a blush rose on her cheeks.

Seeing this, Yue Qinghuan felt a little curious and asked softly:

"Ranran, what's wrong? Why do you look so troubled?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Anran gently shook her head, her voice barely audible.

"No, it's okay."

"But... I'd like to team up with Brother Yun later. You guys should also form your own teams and see who among us is lucky enough to get the Nine-Turn Glazed Palace Lamp."

"what?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Qinghuan was slightly taken aback, then changed the subject, asking in surprise, "You...you agreed?"

Wang Anran nodded and said:

"Yes, Brother Yun said that if he is lucky enough to obtain that palace lantern, he will give it to me."

"When I thought about it, I realized that compared to this palace lantern, my reputation was insignificant."

"After all, this lamp can enhance my combat power, and... I really like it."

Upon hearing this, Yue Qinghuan nodded and said, "Oh, okay."

Li Qingyuan listened from the side, and couldn't help but glance at the old ox, thinking to himself:

"This guy's really got some skills; he completely fooled them..."

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