The protagonist stole my spiritual root? Hey, heroine, give birth to me!

Soon, Chen Xuan brought She Jingxi back to the outside world.

"Husband, you're not really fit to compete right now. Maybe we should just call it a day!" She Jingxi frowned and advised, looking at Chen Xuan's condition.

"No, I'm fine, you don't need to worry about me! I think playing against them would be more helpful for my recovery than staying here."

"Well... okay~_~!"

"Also, you'd better stay in my sight these days, and if you dare to sneak away again..."

"Oh dear, I'm definitely not running away anymore. If you're worried, my husband, just leave me in the secret realm. Shuiyao and I can play mahjong for a while!"

"..."

"On the first day of the competition, you should go and give Dai Dabai a chance to compete. This will also increase his trust in me."

"Alright, then I'll listen to you, my husband!"

"Okay, then just wait for the sect conference to begin. When it starts, just announce to the public that you're in seclusion, and I'll take you in."

……

A day passed in the blink of an eye, and early the next morning, Chen Xuan followed She Jingxi to the Taihe Hall Square.

The square was already packed with people, with countless sect disciples gathered there, waiting for the sect assembly to begin.

Chen Xuan and She Jingxi found a place to sit down, looking at the high platform in front of them, waiting for the competition to begin.

A moment later, an old man walked up to the platform and announced the rules and procedures of the competition.

Under the original rules, everyone would have a fair chance to fight 1v1, but this time Dai Dabai did not choose this mode, but instead chose a group battle.

He required all participants to fight on the huge arena he had built over the past few days. The fight would only end when there were only 32 people left. Then, these 32 people would compete in a 32-to-16 round, and so on, until the champion was finally decided.

"Damn it, what kind of rule is this? If someone is strong enough, and they get beaten up by a group of people, isn't that just too unfair?"

"Yes, everyone else is forming alliances, which is very unfair to those who are truly capable."

"This rule is utterly ridiculous!"

The disciples watching were discussing among themselves, expressing their dissatisfaction with the rule set by Dai Dabai.

She Jingxi also frowned, clearly dissatisfied with the rule.

"Husband, look at this rule... isn't it targeting you?"

She knew that Chen Xuan was the only member of his sect participating in the competition. There were other members, but they were just there to make up the numbers and were kicked out by Chen Xuan.

"You're playing some fancy tricks, but that's fine. You know my strength best!"

Upon hearing this, She Jingxi blushed slightly.

The audience was still discussing it.

"I think these new rules are quite interesting. A bunch of people fighting on top of that, it'll definitely be exciting to watch!"

"Yeah, the usual sect competitions are all so boring, I really like this innovation!"

"That's right. This rule has already been established, and it's even the new emperor's regulation. No matter how much we protest, it's useless. We can only comply."

At this moment, Dai Dabai stepped onto the stage and addressed the crowd below:

"I know you all have a lot of complaints about this rule, but I want to tell you that this competition is not just about winning the championship, but also about testing your teamwork and coordination. If there are people with good leadership skills, I will reward them!"

This was also the result of his sudden inspiration.

After all, in the upper realm, he had a monster-like team. He was the leader, but the whole team refused to listen to his decisions and instead listened to the decisions of the third-in-command!

He acted like he was just a lowly soldier under the third brother's command, able to go wherever he wanted. Where did that leave his dignity?

If someone with leadership skills were to appear in this lower realm, it could largely compensate for his own shortcomings.

"Therefore, if you want to win, you must find reliable allies and perform perfect teamwork. Otherwise, no matter how strong you are, you may still be eliminated."

Upon hearing Dai Dabai's words, the audience fell silent, understanding what he meant.

At this moment, a sycophant stood up and said loudly, "Your Majesty, rest assured, we will follow the rules, cooperate as a team, and we will surely achieve victory."

"Huh?! What's this?"

"That's right, we will work together and we will definitely win!" The crowd below the stage echoed in response.

Hearing the responses from the audience, Dai Dabai smiled slightly and then said to everyone, "Alright, now that you understand the rules, please step onto the stage and let the competition begin!"

As Dai Dabai's voice faded, the participants began to move, teaming up and gathering towards the center of the arena.

"Okay, I'll be right back!"

"Yes, my husband, you may go!"

After saying that, Chen Xuan lightly leaped onto the arena.

As soon as Chen Xuan stood on the arena, he felt a sharp gaze directed at him.

He turned his head and saw Zhao Tianming standing in another corner of the arena, his expression gloomy, staring at him fiercely.

"Chen Xuan, how dare you get so close to the Empress Dowager! You've already committed suicide!" Zhao Tianming thought through gritted teeth. However, he didn't engage in any communication or fight with Chen Xuan. Instead, he conserved his strength, waiting to survive the ensuing melee.

Chen Xuan paid little attention to Zhao Tianming at this moment, because below the arena, a sharper gaze and divine sense had locked onto him, and the killing intent was almost tangible.

He turned around and saw that the person who came was Lin Qingxue.

P.S.: I have something to do tomorrow, so I'll be taking the day off.