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Chapter 55: "I've Eaten and I've Killed."
Chapter 55: "I've Eaten and I've Killed."
At the ground entrance of the Martial Arena, several lines of bold and crimson characters were engraved.
"Third Gate, Heart Severance."
"Each arena can accommodate 20 disciples. Starting from the disciple facing the noon direction, they will take the lead in speaking about the most unique thing they have done in their lives. This 'thing' can be true or false."
"What is spoken cannot be related to age, gender, or specific body parts, cultivation techniques, or heart techniques. Each 'thing' can only be mentioned once and cannot be repeated."
"After the previous disciple finishes speaking, the next disciple can challenge them if they believe the previous one is lying. If the judgment is correct, the previous disciple is eliminated; if mistaken, the challenger is eliminated."
"If unable to determine the truth, one can skip this process. Based on the previous disciple's statement, the next disciple will add their own experience, and the judgment will be made by the disciple after them, and so on."
"For example, if the previous disciple says, 'I've saved someone,' the next disciple must add their own experience based on the previous one, such as, 'I've saved someone, and I've also killed someone.'"
"When there's only one disciple left on an arena, they win and receive the victory reward."
Everyone took a moment to carefully memorize the words engraved on the ground before entering the Martial Arena. They exchanged glances, and in an instant, many people rushed towards different arenas, vying for positions.
The rules were clear.
Only one person could receive the reward on each arena.
Naturally, they had to avoid their fellow clan members to prevent direct competition.
Chen Qiu and Fat Dragon bid each other farewell and hurried towards different arenas.
Some cultivators from the same family had a sudden realization and activated their body techniques, sprinting towards the deepest arena. Their idea was simple: if they could occupy an arena entirely, the Earth Fire Pill would undoubtedly fall into their family's hands, regardless of who emerged victorious.
However—
"Get out of my way!!!"
A Foundation Establishment Mid-stage cultivator with a slightly weathered face glared at another family's cultivator running alongside him towards the deepest arena. His eyes turned fierce, and spirit energy surged into his left palm. Without hesitation, he unleashed a powerful strike!
Although this attack didn't utilize any cultivation technique and was purely a spirit energy assault, its impact was not to be underestimated.
He didn't aim to injure or kill his opponent with this strike; it was merely to force them back and prevent them from competing for the position. It was not very powerful but was more economical with spirit energy, allowing him to better handle the potential chaos that might ensue.
However—
Just as he unleashed this strike and before he could accelerate, a powerful pressure descended from above the Martial Arena. Countless formation patterns on the ceiling suddenly lit up and began to flicker violently. Then, in the terrified expression of the Foundation Establishment cultivator, a lightning bolt as thick as a water barrel struck down.
Instantly, he turned into a pile of ashes.
The other cultivators who were about to fight for positions paled, and the spirit energy that had gathered in their palms reversed course, flowing back into their dantians. Many of them bled from the corners of their mouths, having suffered internal injuries.
The principle was simple: spirit energy backlash.
Naturally, internal injuries would occur.
The chaotic atmosphere in the Martial Arena suddenly calmed, and people quietly began to compete using their body techniques. After the arenas were filled, they patiently waited below, unhurried.
"Big Brother, I just thought of something. Why do we have to fight for the first batch?"
"There are nearly 8,000 people here, but only 100 arenas, with 20 people per group. It will definitely take several batches to finish. If we go last, there will surely be many empty arenas for us to choose from."
"By then, isn't it guaranteed that our family will obtain an Earth Fire Pill?"
"Hmm, if you had expressed this realization before Big Brother got struck by lightning, it would have been even better. Also, I'm the second brother, not the big brother; you called the wrong person."
The middle-aged man, upon hearing his subordinate's suggestion, couldn't help but glance at the black ashes beneath his feet, feeling a mix of emotions.
"Big Bro is dead, now you're the new Big Bro."
"That makes sense."
"Huff"
Fat Dragon had already taken a seat on a meditation cushion at Arena 18, looking at the other 19 meditators with solemn faces. He meekly shrunk his head, trying to make himself less noticeable.
He had some social anxiety.
He didn't enjoy crowded places.
Meanwhile, Chen Qiu had also taken a seat on a cushion at Arena 19. The hundred malevolent spirits he had summoned were still present, not yet fading away, and they quietly laid beneath the arena, looking like a group of spectators.
This made their arena the coldest among all the others in the Martial Arena.
Chilly.
It had to be said that this Entry would be quite effective for cooling off during the summer.
As the barrier slowly rose around the arena, enclosing it, the third stage officially began. The first to speak was the disciple at the noon position, and they had only three breaths to think.
If no decision was made within three breaths, they would be automatically eliminated.
"I..."
This young man, dressed in extravagant clothing, seemed to be from a wealthy family. After a moment of thought, he rasped, "I've eaten a meal!"
Then, he turned to look at the disciple below him.
This was almost a perfect start. This stage was similar to an idiom relay, but instead of testing vocabulary, it tested the experiences of one's life. This statement was clearly true, leaving no room for doubt from the next disciple.
And the next disciple quickly continued, "I've eaten a meal, and I've also killed someone."
As a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, it was normal to have taken a life.
The third disciple couldn't doubt this either, and smoothly said, "I've eaten a meal, and I've killed someone. Moreover, I've eaten shit."
His words hung in the air.
The fourth disciple, sitting cross-legged on a cushion, twitched uncontrollably. He felt like his scalp was about to explode!
He was faced with only two choices:
1. Challenge: But if the other party had indeed eaten it, he would be eliminated.
2. Don't challenge: Continue the conversation, but he hadn't eaten it. If his lower-ranked disciple challenged him, he would be eliminated.
Damn it!
The previous disciple spoke so fluently, it was clear he must have eaten it!
The disciple took a deep breath, forcing himself to appear calm. He said indifferently, "I've eaten a meal, and I've killed someone. I've eaten shit, and I've bought talismans."
At this moment, the disciple below him turned his head towards the man who had spoken, and he smiled.
"I don't believe you."
His words echoed.
A soft yet powerful formation wave suddenly emanated from the arena, pushing the previous speaker off the stage and officially eliminating him. This marked the end of the first round and the beginning of the second.
The first disciple to speak in the second round was the one who had just raised the challenge.
After a brief moment of thought, the disciple raised his head again and said, "I've seen my younger aunt bathing."
Then, he provocatively looked at the disciple sitting below him, none other than Chen Qiu.
"..."
Chen Qiu paused for a moment before speaking softly, "I've seen my younger aunt bathing, and I possess a Green Entry."
He felt like he was gradually understanding this sect's educational philosophy.
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