When the crowd saw the Crown Prince suddenly appear, they immediately broke into discussions and whispered to each other.
After all, the battle between the Crown Prince and the Fourth Prince in the Divine Capital was already a reserved event for the commoners. It had become a topic of conversation for the commoners.
They watched with anticipation as the Crown Prince arrived at the arbitration area. The Crown Prince said loudly, "How can the winner be decided before the person is returned?!"
The long-bearded referee looked like he was in a dilemma. The deep wrinkles on his face were almost squeezed together, like a bitter orange peel.
Although the Crown Prince was filled with enmity towards the Divine Sect, he had not completely fallen out with the Divine Sect. Moreover, this was the Emperor who would ascend to the throne soon!
There had always been a power struggle between the Divine Sect and the Emperor, but most of the time, both sides would compromise and compromise. History had proven that an Emperor who was bent on going against the Divine Sect could really make the Divine Sect suffer.
As long as both sides did not completely fall out, no matter how powerful the Imperial Preceptor Chang Yuan was, could he kill the Emperor?
Most importantly, was the Crown Prince going against the Fourth Prince a matter that he, the main referee, should be involved in?
Who would be the scapegoat if something went wrong?
If the Fourth Prince was displeased and pressured the Imperial Preceptor, then the Crown Prince would be enraged and cause trouble for the Divine Sect. Who would be the scapegoat in the end?
The long-bearded main referee felt bitter. He could not help but curse Chengfeng and Spiritual Master Yun in his heart for causing him so much trouble for no reason!
When Zhao Liexian saw Zhao Hanqing stepping forward, although he had expected that Zhao Liexian would not sit by and do nothing, he still felt disgusted and angry as if he had eaten sh * t when he saw his brother siding with an outsider to deal with him.
Zhao Liexian laughed coldly and said, "Brother, it's been an hour since the start of the battle!
Are you going to let the people here continue waiting like this? "
Zhao Hanqing said angrily, "Everyone saw the battle just now. It was Chengfeng who defeated Spiritual Master Yun, yet you're announcing that Chengfeng is the loser now? Do you think the 100,000 spectators here are all blind and stupid?"
Zhao Liexian laughed and said, "Brother, Spiritual Master Yun did not admit defeat, surrender, or even be killed on the spot. How can he be defeated?
What's more, Li Chengfeng was the one who broke the rules first. His companion stepped forward to help him. Not only should he be judged to have lost, he should also be disqualified! "
Zhao Liexian's voice was amplified by the cultivators in the arbitration zone. The hundred thousand spectators could hear him clearly. Some of the gamblers who bet on Li Chengfeng immediately cursed and booed, but there were also many who bet on the Puppet Enlightened Being. They clapped and cheered loudly.
Zhao Han Qing was shocked when he heard the clamor from both sides. He instantly realized that he had been too impulsive and had fallen into Zhao Liexian's trap!
Zhao Hanqing immediately calmed down and sneered, "Just now, after Enlightened Master Yun was defeated, he used the Art of Puppets to create an explosion to kill the people. Li Chengfeng and the other Enlightened Masters had to work together to stop the disaster. Fourth Brother, are you really going to confuse right and wrong?"
Zhao Liexian did not back down and retorted, "Brother, the rules are the rules. It's true that Enlightened Master Yun left the arena first but there's no evidence that he landed first. However, Li Chengfeng's companion stepped forward to help him. This is irrefutable evidence!"
Zhao Han Qing immediately retorted, "Are you saying that in your eyes, the tournament is more important than the lives of the people?"
These words were truly powerful, and they immediately caused Zhao Liexian's expression to change. If he still had designs on the throne, then he definitely could not admit these words in front of everyone, even though this was indeed what he thought in his heart.
Zhao Liexian sneered, "Don't be unreasonable, Brother. The Heaven and Earth Arena has its own barrier, how can it be broken so easily?
How can you say he killed the people?
Brother, you're making a mountain out of a molehill by shielding Li Chengfeng. I can't help but suspect your intentions! "
Zhao Han Qing immediately turned to the long-bearded arbitrator. "The arbitrator is here, come out and do justice. Was the situation dangerous just now?"
The arbitrator wanted to dig a hole and hide in it. He tugged at his white beard and stammered, "The situation was … a little dangerous."
Zhao Liexian raged, "How was it dangerous?
Could it be that the arbitrator meant to say that this enchantment barrier was useless and could only be broken?
There are so many Divine Sect cultivators here, are they all just for show? "
This hit the arbitrator's sore spot. He quickly waved his hands in denial. "No no no, of course not, of course not!
We spent a lot of effort to create this barrier, it can't be broken easily. "
Zhao Han Qing immediately asked, "Easily?
What do you mean by 'easily'?
Was the situation just now normal?
Could the arbitrator guarantee that the situation just now would not threaten the safety of the barrier?
That it would not be a threat to the people around it? "
The arbitrator broke out in a cold sweat. "I … I'm not sure about that."
Zhao Han Qing continued, "If you're not sure, then there must be a hidden danger, which means it's not normal!
Also, the people who helped just now were the Spiritual Mountain Sect and Phoenix Tree Court's Perfected Masters. Are they also unreasonable enough to interfere? "
Zhao Liexian was angered by Zhao Hanqing's rebuttal. He said angrily, "Imperial Brother, no matter what, the rules are the rules. If we don't abide by the rules in front of everyone's eyes, then I don't think we should hold this tournament. Otherwise, we will only become a laughing stock and be ridiculed!"
Zhao Han Qing said without hesitation, "Things are urgent, there's no such thing as immutable rules!
Li Chengfeng and the others have the intention to protect the people around them and have clearly defeated their opponents. If we judge him as the loser based on some unreasonable rules, how will the world view us? "
The two of them debated fiercely, and the audience was listening with great interest. Only the long-bearded referee was suffering. He had a bitter expression on his old face, and he wanted to win from both sides, but he was caught in the middle. One moment, the Crown Prince wanted him to uphold justice, and the next moment, the Fourth Prince wanted him to say something fair.
The long-bearded referee was sweating profusely. He wanted to judge Li Chengfeng as the loser but there were too many people cheering for him. Under Han Tianxing's lead, the crowd started chanting Li Chengfeng's name. The cheers in the arena surged like a tidal wave.
Even the common people, who were like ants on normal days, would feel great pressure when they gathered together and made a sound. Even a great cultivator like the long-bearded referee would feel great pressure!
What should he do?
The long-bearded referee could not help but sigh in his heart. Suddenly, he saw a figure fly over from the sky and land on the arena.
When the long-bearded referee saw this, tears immediately welled up in his eyes. He wanted nothing more than to rush over and grab the person's hands and shake them with all his might. Benefactor, you're finally back!
It was Li Chengfeng, carrying the Heaven Splitter Sword wrapped in cloth and wielding the Setting Sun Spear.
When the crowd saw that Li Chengfeng had returned to the arena, thunderous cheers erupted. There were also gamblers who had bet on the Puppet Enlightened Being. They tore up the betting slips in their hands and threw them away. For a moment, it was as if it was raining around the Heaven and Earth Arena.
When Zhao Liexian saw Li Chengfeng return like a god, he was filled with hatred. After staring deeply at Li Chengfeng, he did not want to waste any more time. He flicked his sleeves and left.
But before he left, he said to Zhao Hanqing meaningfully, "Imperial Brother, you haven't ascended the throne yet, but you're already so powerful. When you ascend the throne in the future, I'm afraid you won't even care about the rules set by the late Emperor!"
Zhao Han Qing did not want to be the scapegoat. He sneered, "Justice is in the hearts of the people!"
He pointed at the cheering stands and said, "Fourth Brother, no matter how glib your tongue is, you're no match for the hearts of the people!"
Zhao Liexian huffed angrily and turned to leave. The long-bearded referee, who was sweating profusely from the crowd, finally heaved a sigh of relief. He could not wait to announce, "The winner of this battle is … the Hidden Sword Court Master of the Spiritual Mountain Sect, Li Chengfeng!"
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This update is on the 5th. I've taken a day off on the 6th. I'm busy. Sorry.
The cheers and curses from the sidelines reached another peak, and Chengfeng officially pushed his winning streak to the thirteenth match.
This was the first dividing line of this grand competition. Those who were able to break through this number of consecutive victories had a high probability of entering the final third round!