novelSusiti Chapter 608: The Conference Begins with All Parties Gathering
Chapter 608: The Conference Begins with All Parties Gathering
In a remote town in the Dayong Dynasty, a woman named Fan Lihua sat quietly by the window, holding a letter that had just been sent from the Daqian Dynasty.
In the letter, her fellow disciples described in detail the grand occasion of the martial arts tournament and the boundless opportunities it contained.
Although Fan Lihua was a woman, she had a strong interest in martial arts since childhood. She was unwilling to live an ordinary life and, after joining the Taoist sect, she still longed to make a name for herself.
"This martial arts tournament may be the moment that changes my destiny."
"Now that Duke Su is controlling three states, perhaps..."
A determined light shone in Fan Lihua's eyes.
"I'm going to participate, no matter the outcome, at least I'll have tried."
Among the Hundred Schools of Thought, Mencius, the contemporary leader of the Mencian lineage of Confucianism, was browsing through ancient books in his study.
When he learned about the martial arts tournament from his disciples, a smile of satisfaction appeared on his face.
"Has Jinyu really gone this far?"
"Very well, although I cannot participate in person, I can send my disciples from various Confucian schools to observe and learn, so that they may comprehend the true essence of martial arts."
Meng Ke looked at the various accounts of Su Ye's deeds in his hand, shook his head slightly, and said softly.
Meanwhile, a Taoist master is traveling among the mountains and rivers.
When he happened to meet a traveler in a hurry who mentioned the martial arts tournament, he couldn't help but stop in his tracks.
"A martial arts tournament? That's interesting."
The Taoist priest smiled slightly and said, "Martial arts and Taoist practices are interconnected. Perhaps I can gain some new insights from them. Why not go and take a look? You might find something of value."
In the Mo family's mechanical city, a group of young craftsmen were sitting together, enthusiastically discussing the news of the martial arts tournament.
Although they are not skilled in martial arts, they have an exceptional talent for mechanical arts.
"The martial arts tournament hosted by the Duke of Daqian will surely attract many masters."
One young craftsman said, "Why don't we make some mechanisms to add some fun to the event? Maybe we can even make a name for ourselves!"
His suggestion was immediately met with enthusiastic support, and they began to get busy making all sorts of ingenious mechanisms, preparing to show off their skills at the martial arts tournament.
Meanwhile, throughout the Tianwu Continent, news spread that Su Ye was holding a martial arts tournament, intending to gather the world's talents.
These feudal lords reacted in various ways, but many of them deeply resented Su Ye's actions.
Among them were Night King and others, who were currently adjacent to the three states under Su Ye's control. Upon hearing about Su Ye's martial arts tournament, a cold smile appeared on their lips as they thought to themselves.
"This little brat actually wants to use this opportunity to strengthen his own power, so we can't just sit idly by."
With this in mind, he secretly dispatched a team of elite spies to infiltrate Hengzhou, attempting to secretly contact outstanding martial artists during the tournament and lure them into his ranks with generous rewards.
Meanwhile, in the Eastern Great Yong Dynasty and other places, including Prince Jing, Shangguan Lie, and Prince Lu of the vassal king alliance, they were also dissatisfied with Su Ye's actions.
Many of the participants in this conference came from the Dayong Dynasty.
Isn't this like stealing meat from their pot?
They believed that Su Ye's move was undoubtedly a challenge to the authority of these feudal lords and an attempt to break the existing balance of power.
Therefore, the vassal kings of the Dayong Dynasty also began to make secret arrangements, sending trusted advisors and persuaders with precious gifts and promises to secretly contact those potential warriors during the conference, trying to persuade them to switch sides.
In the south, Li Shimin of the Great Xuan Dynasty, Zhu Yuanzhang of the Yellow Turban Army, and Zhang Tianxuan of the Green Robe Army were facing off against each other.
Although he outwardly expressed no interest in Su Ye's martial arts tournament, he was secretly eager to participate.
They naturally understood that talent was the key to winning the world, so they all sent out their own spies to infiltrate Tianheng Prefecture.
They closely monitored the progress of the tournament, seeking opportunities to contact outstanding martial artists, offering them high-ranking positions and generous rewards, in an attempt to snatch them away from Su Ye.
The actions of these feudal lords undoubtedly added a touch of undercurrent to Su Ye's martial arts tournament.
As the news spread, every corner of the Tianwu Continent began to buzz with excitement.
Whether it's young martial artists eager to make a name for themselves, scholars seeking the true meaning of martial arts, or secret forces with ulterior motives, all have turned their attention to the upcoming martial arts tournament.
In the ancient and elegant courtyard of Cangzhou City, Jia Fu, the Silver Halberd Tai Sui who had been extracted and implanted as Jia Xu's son, stood in the center of the courtyard, staring at the silver halberd that gleamed with cold light in his hand.
As Jia Xu's son, he learned military strategy from his father from a young age, and his martial arts skills were outstanding. He wielded a silver halberd with lightning speed, which was breathtaking.
"The martial arts tournament... My lord must have a deeper meaning..."
Jia Fu muttered to himself, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.
The grand gathering hosted by our lord, Su Ye, is by no means a simple martial arts contest; it must contain a deeper level of planning.
"If I can distinguish myself at the conference, I will surely bring honor to my father and lord!"
Jia Fu made up his mind and gripped the silver halberd tightly in his hand.
He then hurriedly packed his belongings, taking only a few changes of clothes and necessary weapons, and quietly slipped out of the courtyard.
He knew that his father had always been strict with him, and if he told him the truth, he would definitely be stopped.
Therefore, he chose to sneak out and go to Hengzhou alone to attend the conference.
Along the way, Jia Fu traveled day and night without stopping, and finally arrived outside Tianheng Mansion.
Looking into the distance, one could see that the city was bustling with activity, filled with martial artists who had come to participate in the tournament.
Jia Fu was overjoyed and quickened his pace, heading into the city.
We walked through the bustling crowd and arrived at the arena.
Colorful flags fluttered in the air at the arena, creating a magnificent spectacle. Exquisite buildings were arranged in a pleasing and orderly manner, offering a feast for the eyes.
"So this is the venue for the martial arts tournament? It's truly magnificent!"
Jia Fu was filled with admiration, his eyes gleaming with excitement.
Then he looked around, searching for the place to register.
Soon, he found the registration booth, handed over his name card and weapon, and successfully completed the registration process.
Then he found a suitable place to stay in the city to prepare for the upcoming conference.
Meanwhile, in Tianheng Prefecture, in the residence of the Taoists, candlelight flickered, illuminating a tall, imposing man.
He is Zhao Gongming, the first disciple of the outer sect of the Jie Sect in the Investiture of the Gods, who was implanted here.
At this moment, Zhao Gongming was surrounded by three women of exceptional beauty and refined temperament, who were his three younger sisters, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.