Creation of the Universe

After dealing with Wang Tonghai and his group, Shen Zhan and Chu Qiu returned to Fusheng Inn and everything was back to normal.

Meng Zhong and Zhao Tiange went to stay elsewhere in the city to avoid attracting unnecessary attention.

This afternoon is the final competition of the Martial Arts Alliance. Ding Yi is very close to becoming the final winner. Shen Zhan also plans to attend the competition, and he predicts that Zhu Xiuyuan will also be under the martial arts stage, carefully observing the performance of the disciple he has his eyes on.

"My only worry is that old fellow Zhu Xiuyuan has a sharp eye and might figure out that Yun Li on the martial arts stage is actually Ding Yi in disguise."

Shen Zhan just slowly opened his eyes from sitting in meditation with his eyes closed.

Chu Qiu thought for a moment and said, "Brother, your worries are not without reason. Zhu Xiuyuan is indeed a shrewd man and will not easily accept Sister Yunli as his disciple. So we have to keep a close eye on her. If we are exposed, we will have no choice but to rob her openly."

The two were talking in the room when they suddenly heard chaotic footsteps coming from the stairs.

These people were wearing heavy armor and had big swords on their waists. When they walked, there was a tinkling sound. Shen Zhan had a colorful military career in his previous life, so even if he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he knew that these people were the elite soldiers of the court's main force. Therefore, their equipment and skills were better and more outstanding than those of ordinary troops.

Chu Qiu listened intently. There was a knock on the door next door, and then a man respectfully introduced himself. "General Du Wenjun of Beiliang, the Fenwu General, has come to see Princess Anping of Jinning."

"You come in alone, and others don't get in my way!"

Shen Jingjuan still had her usual temper. She had no good feelings towards these uninvited Beiliang officials and soldiers.

"General Fenwu of Beiliang has quite a background."

Chu Qiu couldn't help but feel a little worried, "I'm afraid our next-door neighbor won't keep it a secret, right?"

"Although Shen Jingjuan and Wang Tonghai are from the same group, their relationship is not close, so don't worry."

Shen Zhan answered with certainty.

"why?"

"Because her last name is Shen, not Wang."

Hearing Shen Zhan's answer, Chu Qiu smiled.

On the other side, Du Wenjun stated his purpose directly, which was to investigate the murder case in which Wang Tonghai and six others were killed in the alley.

"Murder? Why is it a murder?"

Shen Jingjuan had already learned about the murder of Wang Tonghai and six others, so she was not surprised at all. She was even so calm and indifferent that Du Wenjun felt puzzled.

Didn't they come together?

Although he was puzzled and felt Shen Jingjuan's impatience towards him, Du Wenjun still said politely: "The six of them were killed for no reason in an alley late at night. I am in charge of the security of the city, so I will naturally investigate this as a homicide.

If the princess could provide some clues, that would be great."

Shen Jingjuan sneered and said, "They're all gangsters. It's not uncommon for them to resort to violence over a disagreement. They were killed simply because they provoked someone more powerful than them. It's that simple. Is there any need to make a fuss about it?"

"Well...if they were just ordinary people from the martial arts world, it wouldn't be a big deal, but they are from the Wang family of Lingzhou after all. I have to give an explanation to the Wang family. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."

Du Wenjun was being very polite, and Shen Jingjuan couldn't afford to be rude anymore, so she told him, "Since you're so embarrassed, I can answer some of your questions, but I don't know how they died or who killed them."

"Thank you, Princess!"

As Shen Zhan said, there is no need to worry too much about Shen Jingjuan. She seems to have always been on Shen Zhan's side, but it is hard to say what her motives are.

Shen Zhan couldn't explain it clearly. Shen Jingjuan said frankly that it was because she hated the Wang family more, but this reason was a bit far-fetched.

By that afternoon, the martial arts arena was already crowded with people who had come to watch the battle. This was the last battle, and it was destined to be the most exciting one.

After several days of rounds of competition, the young talents carefully selected from various vassal states were also ranked according to their strengths and weaknesses, and in the end only two people stood to the end.

The two sides that will face off today are Liu Chidao, a disciple of the Zhuiying Sect of Southern Qi, and Shen Yunli, who possesses the ninth-level Dao principles and is almost destined to enter the realm of Martial God in the future. They have both overcome various obstacles and demonstrated strength far superior to others.

Therefore, today's contest has piqued people's interest. Before the fight started, people even posted handicaps to attract people to bet on the outcome, and Shen Yunli's chances of winning seemed to be higher in people's eyes.

Ding Yi was the first to jump onto the more than ten-meter-high martial arts stage, and the audience immediately cheered. If before she was only noticed by them because she had obtained the ninth-level Dao rules, now she has greatly increased her popularity with her strength and outstanding appearance.

There was even a wealthy businessman at the scene who threatened that if Shen Yunli agreed to have a meal with him at the best restaurant in Yingtian City, he would give her his family heirloom.

Regardless of whether his motives are justified, it shows that Shen Yunli's status in the hearts of many people is far beyond imagination.

On the other side, Liu Chidao, who arrived late, was a thin young man with a yellowish-brown complexion, who looked a little sick at first glance.

Shen Zhan frowned slightly, "This person is a bit strange."

At this time, Chu Qiu noticed that in the crowded scene, Zhu Xiuyuan's figure really appeared. He was standing in a position facing the martial arts stage, his body much taller than the others by half a head, and it was obvious that his feet were suspended in the air, which made it easier for him to observe the battle.

"I've seen Liu Chidao in action before. He's just an ordinary martial artist, nothing special about him. I believe this fight won't be too suspenseful."

Chu Qiu was full of confidence in Ding Yi. In fact, since Ding Yi pretended to be Shen Yunli and started fighting, it was hard to say that this competition was truly fair.

After all, although Ding Yi is young, he has a lot of experience and is undoubtedly a senior figure in Wuya Taoist Academy. Dealing with those young talents who have just emerged in the sect feels like an adult bullying a child.

"Concession!"

Liu Chidao greeted casually, took out a short flute only the length of his middle finger from his sleeve and held it in his hand.

Ding Yi took a careful look but didn't find anything noteworthy. Then the drums sounded outside the venue, and this highly anticipated competition officially began.

People cheered and were extremely excited. Most people were supporting the beautiful and smart Shen Yunli to win the championship, while those who supported Liu Chidao were drowned out from the very beginning.

"No, Liu Chidao never used that piccolo in the previous battles. It might be a trick!"

Chu Qiu suddenly said with a frown.