章 61: The Start of the Match
The test for the Iron Desert Mercenary Group was held in the training grounds behind the courtyard. By the time Xiao Yu and Qing Lin arrived, the place was already packed with people. In the center of the field stood a large circular platform, where many mercenaries were engaged in fierce combat.
The crowd gathered around the platform cheered excitedly, supporting their favored competitors and even starting a betting wheel.
Xiao Yu noticed Xiao Ding and Xiao Lie sitting on the high platform, surrounded by senior members of the Iron Desert Mercenary Group. Xue Lan stood next to the group leader, accompanied by Little Doctor Immortal and Cai Die.
When Xiao Lie saw Xiao Yu enter, he waved him over. "Eldest Brother and Second Brother!" Xiao Yu called out.
Xiao Lie smiled and said, "You're quite prompt. I was just thinking of sending someone to call you!"
Xiao Ding added, "I heard you've agreed to a match with Second Brother?"
Xiao Yu could only smile wryly and nod. "Yeah, Second Brother insisted on a match. I couldn't refuse!"
Xiao Ding chuckled and said, "I'm also eager to see what level our Xiao family's prodigy has reached. Don't hold back; show us what you've got!"
"Yes, yes, show Second Brother what you're made of! Let him see that there's always someone better out there!" Xue Lan chimed in.
"Hey, it seems you two are eager for me to be defeated! Can't stand to see me doing well?" Xiao Lie pointed at Xiao Ding and Xue Lan with a playful reprimand.
"Humph, who asked you to be so arrogant in the group!" Xue Lan snorted.
Xiao Ding shook his head helplessly. The banter between Xue Lan and Xiao Lie was a common occurrence, characterized by mutual ribbing. Xiao Yu interjected with a grin, "Xue Lan, this is what you call 'husband and wife are in harmony!'"
Xiao Lie was momentarily taken aback, looked at Xue Lan, and then at Xiao Ding. He burst into laughter, "Little Yu, you've put it perfectly. Husband and wife are indeed in harmony! Hahaha!"
Xue Lan's face turned red with embarrassment. She glared at Xiao Yu but then sneaked a look at Xiao Ding, who, despite his usually calm demeanor, showed a hint of flustered expression, though he didn't deny it.
Xiao Lie and Xiao Yu exchanged a knowing smile. Xiao Lie then pointed to the training grounds and leaped down from the high platform, landing gracefully on the field.
The mercenaries in the training ground quickly moved aside, clearing the space for the Second Team Leader.
In the center of the field, Xiao Lie beckoned Xiao Yu with a gesture. Xiao Ding smiled, "Go on then, satisfy your elder brother's and second brother's curiosity. Let Second Brother have a taste of the action!"
Xiao Yu shrugged and said, "Alright, what can I say?" He leaped off the platform, performing a graceful flip in mid-air and landing opposite Xiao Lie.
Seeing Xiao Yu enter the field, Xue Lan couldn't help but ask Little Doctor Immortal, "You've spent the most time with Xiao Yu. Do you know what his strength is?"
Xiao Ding also looked at Little Doctor Immortal with curiosity. She smiled and said, "He hasn't told you, so I can't either. But I can give you a hint: he's already a Dou Master!"
Snow Lan's eyes widened in surprise. "He's only eighteen, and he's already a Dou Master?"
Xiao Ding, however, was not surprised. He explained softly, "Xiao Yu is a cultivation genius in our family, along with my third brother Xiao Yan. They are the two biggest talents in the family in a century. Xiao Yan's talent seems even stronger, though he had a three-year hiatus. I've heard he's also a Dou Master now, so it's not surprising that Xiao Yu is one."
Xue Lan looked at the young man in the field, who was radiating confidence and thought, "His demeanor is truly unmatched by his peers. With such exceptional cultivation talent, he remains so approachable."
Qing Lin, who was holding the Mo Lin sword, had a smile she couldn't hide. It seemed she was pleased to hear praises for Xiao Yu.
"Little Yu, show Second Brother how far you've come in these years!" Xiao Lie shouted with a hearty laugh. His voice, imbued with fighting spirit, spread across the arena, dampening the surrounding noise.
As Xiao Lie's voice faded, the crowd began to cheer for the Second Team Leader. In a corner to the north, bets were being placed on the outcome of the match between Xiao Yu and Xiao Lie, with people shouting, "Hurry up and place your bets!"
Many mercenaries joined in the excitement, risking their fortunes on the bets.
"Hey, Ha Lang, didn't you say you're a loyal fan of Second Team Leader? Why are you betting on Xiao Yu instead?" Kun Shan asked a burly man named Ha Lang.
Ha Lang laughed and said, "Ah, it's just that Xiao Yu is new here. I'm showing some support!"
"Good grief, you've staked your entire fortune on Xiao Yu? Hope you don't end up with nothing but your pants!" another mercenary teased.
Ha Lang, looking annoyed, replied, "Leave me alone. Bet if you want, but don't tell me what to do!"
Kun Shan and the others were puzzled as the mercenaries following Ha Lang also placed their bets on Xiao Yu.
At this moment, the battle was about to begin, drawing everyone's attention.
Xiao Lie laughed heartily and with a flick of his hand, a tungsten steel spear appeared. He grasped it firmly, channeling his fighting spirit, causing silver lightning attribute fighting spirit to flare up, enveloping him in a layer of silver energy.
Xiao Yu's eyes narrowed, and a dangerous smile formed on his lips. "Four-star Dou Master, Second Brother, you're in for a tough time!"
Although lightning attribute fighting spirit was powerful and could cause paralysis, Xiao Yu had mastered wood attribute fighting spirit, which countered the benefits of lightning attribute energy.
Xiao Yu glanced at Qing Lin. "Mo Lin!"
Qing Lin immediately understood, tossing the Mo Lin sword to Xiao Yu, who caught it effortlessly. Holding the sword diagonally, he exuded a graceful, sword-immortal aura.
With fiery red fighting spirit swirling around him, Xiao Yu also formed a layer of red fighting spirit around his body.
Seeing Xiao Yu's fighting spirit, Xiao Lie let out a sigh of admiration. "Well, he's indeed a Dou Master!" He then shook his spear and shouted, "Let's begin!"
As soon as his words finished, both combatants moved almost simultaneously. Xiao Lie stomped the ground, creating a cloud of dust, and transformed into a streak of silver lightning rushing towards Xiao Yu.
Xiao Yu, using the Moonshadow Technique, left behind a trail of afterimages as he charged towards Xiao Lie.
On the high platform, Xiao Ding's eyes widened, "What incredible speed. Wait, this energy… Xiao Yu's strength seems unusual?"
Xiao Ding furrowed his brows, puzzled.
In the center of the field, the silver and red figures collided with a resounding crash. The fierce energy wave exploded outward, sending a powerful gust of wind that cleared the dust. The spectators outside were left stunned, their eyes wide in amazement.
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