Ma Jiamen: I was forced to fight for supremacy

Ma Zhan stared at the first page of the Beauty Book for a long time. She was wearing a black veil, which was indeed full of temptation. She was big where it should be big, thin where it should be thin, curvy where it should be curvy, and long where it should be long.

Because of the black veil, only half of the face can be seen clearly.

Perhaps it was because he had seen too much technology and beauty enhancement in his past life, and he was a little tired of it. Or perhaps, the artist couldn't capture the charm of the first beauty in the beauty list, making Ma Zhan feel that this person was synthesized by artificial intelligence.

I thought the beauty list would have some stunning scenes like beauties emerging from the bath. Except for the bolder appearance of He Xiangu, who ranked third, the rest were just okay.

Puyang's beautiful aunt, Puyang Yan, ranks sixth on the list of beauties. Judging from the picture, she is dressed in plain clothes and is indeed as beautiful as an orchid in a valley.

Following closely behind was Tang Xiaodie from the Tang Clan. Similar to the women on the martial arts rankings, she was both domineering and beautiful.

When he turned to the tenth beauty in the book, Ma Zhan burst into laughter. "Look, my master, there's a picture on the book, haha."

Mengyao looked at Miaoyi, who was wearing pink clothes and holding a long sword. Her face was like a lotus emerging from the water, full of fairy spirit.

I couldn't help but sigh: "Master looks like a fairy."

"Eh~ You don't know, Master is actually quite stupid. In Laoshan, she was almost tricked by some thieves. Fortunately, I saved her." Ma Zhan couldn't help but tell Mengyao about Miaoyi's embarrassing story.

Meng Yao couldn't help but teach Ma Zhan a lesson: "Hu Zi, that's Master, don't say that again in the future."

Ma Zhan just nodded, smiled perfunctorily, and said nothing more.

On the second list of beauties, Princess Liu Nange of Shu Kingdom ranks seventh.

Meng Yao looked at the ancient and peaceful painting and said, "Princess Nange is really beautiful."

Ma Zhan instantly understood Mengyao's eyes. Are you pointing at me? Mengyao, Mengyao, you have learned bad things.

"I don't want to see him. He flatters me to death and now I've become the public enemy of all men in Shu."

Mengyao took the opportunity to ask, "Don't I want to marry you?"

"The tone is a bit sour. Mengyao is actually jealous."

Ma Zhan patiently explained to Meng Yao the main reason why he was a household name in Shu State, and that Liu Nange was the culprit.

Meng Yao's smile widened. "It's true that you should marry the young tiger of the Ma family. What's more, he has made a name for you."

"Come on, this is clearly attracting hatred towards me."

Ma Zhan continued to flip through the pages and saw Tang Anru again on the tenth page.

She ranked tenth on the martial arts rankings and tenth on the beauty rankings. Ma Zhan muttered, somewhat emotionally, "Did this embroidery building take money from the Tang Clan?"

The general who was evaluating the horse battle only casually glanced at the top ten, and nothing caught his attention.

From the three lists, Ma Zhan gained a deeper understanding of Shu. Jiange was indeed the undisputed leader in the martial arts world. Of the two lists, the main and secondary, each with 100 people, Jiange accounted for nearly 20%.

On the contrary, Fengdu is much more low-key. Apart from the Ghost Emperor who stands far ahead, the voices of others are basically insignificant.

What I didn’t expect was that Master Miaoyi, whom I hadn’t seen for almost two years, was actually in the top ten of the beauties list. She is indeed a woman who looks like Sister Yuanyuan.

Master, I can’t wait to see you.

On the second day, Puyang Yingjun came to ask Ma Zhanwan to go to the largest brothel in Chaotian County to play in the evening.

In front of Mengyao, Ma Zhan righteously refused. Standing on the moral high ground, he scolded Puyang Yingjun.

"Why would a minor visit a brothel? Even if you're an adult, you can't go there either. Focus more on your cultivation, and you won't get dizzy from the sword."

Mengyao tried hard to suppress her laughter. Puyang Yingjun felt that Ma Zhan was crazy and left a sentence before leaving.

"After dinner, I'll wait for you at the gate of the garden."

"Ok."

"I invited Ma Zhan to visit a brothel, and he was scolded by that guy. After being scolded, he still agreed. It's nothing."

Puyang Yingjun left the garden cursing.

Ma Zhongtong pushed open the door, stretched and yawned.

"Mengyao, get something to eat."

When Ma Zhan saw Ma Zhongtong's condition, he said, "You drank a lot last night."

After Ma Zhongtong sat down, Ma Zhan immediately poured a cup of tea for this big man who was ranked sixth on the Shu Kingdom’s Martial Arts List.

"Second Master, you're amazing! You're ranked sixth on the martial arts ranking."

Ma Zhongtong drank the tea in one gulp and put the cup on the table casually.

"Sixth is nothing. I don't want to play anymore. If I wanted to play, I could probably get into the top three."

"Oh my god, I feel like you're not just pretending, you're just bragging."

Ma Zhongtong knocked on the table, signaling Ma Zhan to pour tea, and said in a serious tone:

"Recuperate here for the next few days. After half a month, go to Jiange to participate in the Shu Kingdom's martial arts competition."

“What Dabi?

What are you doing?

Can I not go?"

Ma Zhan really didn't want to go. Because of Liu Nange's words, Ma Zhan became the public enemy of the men in Shu. He was afraid that he would be beaten to death in the competition.

Ma Zhongtong answered decisively, "No."

Along the way, Ma Zhan was arranged clearly by Ma Zhongtong and he didn't even have a chance to resist.

Since I can't resist, then I'll just go. Ma Zhan asked, "How does the competition work?"

“Any rising star under the age of sixteen can participate in the Jiange Competition.

An opportunity to exchange and learn from each other, with dangers and rewards. As more people participate, it becomes a big competition."

Ma Zhongtong gave a brief explanation and then buried his head in eating.

This made Ma Zhan very worried. Those under the age of sixteen, including the top ten on the martial arts evaluation sub-list, might also be able to participate.

This is difficult. Although there are no fourth-grade people, there are many who have already entered the fifth grade. I have just entered the fifth grade, and even my realm is not stable.

Ma Zhan looked at Meng Yao helplessly. Meng Yao didn't want Ma Zhan to get involved in anything dangerous. But since the Second Master had arranged it, she could only give Ma Zhan an encouraging look.

——In a private room in Chaotian Tower, accompanied by the singing and playing of courtesans, Ma Zhan asked about the competition.

Talking about this matter on such a romantic occasion was indeed a bit of a downer. Fortunately, Puyang Yinjun had a good temper and patiently explained it to Ma Zhan.

"The Jiange Competition, which begins on Double Ninth Festival and ends on Frost Descent, lasts for half a month and is a grand event in the Shu Kingdom.

Disciples from the major sects exchanged ideas and learned from each other, and sect leaders would also be present to recruit outstanding young cultivators. This was an opportunity for young warriors to rise to the top, and also a chance for the sects to recruit talent.

The earliest Sword Pavilion Competition was held within the Sword Pavilion for disciples to learn from each other. Later, as other sects joined, the competition became open to the public.

It is not limited to Shu Kingdom. Anyone under the age of sixteen, regardless of country or race, can participate in the competition.

All major sects will offer generous prizes, including magic treasures, weapons, skills, and elixirs.

On the surface, it is to add spice to the competition, but in reality, it is to prepare for recruiting disciples.