Li Chengfeng squeezed his way through the crowd to see a large empty space in front of the inn. Xiaobao and Han Tianxing were glaring angrily at the seven or eight cultivators in blue and white striped robes. There were scattered snacks at their feet. It looked like they had just returned from shopping when they were stopped by cultivators from other sects with ulterior motives.
Zhao Xiaobao's looks were ridiculously handsome. The surrounding female cultivators' eyes lit up as they whispered to each other and pointed at him.
After all, female cultivators were human too, they had emotions and desires. Who wouldn't want their cultivation partner to be a handsome man?
Who wouldn't want to live like a celestial couple?
Even Han Tianxing was handsome and refined, his scholarly aura making him look otherworldly. He also attracted many gazes.
But while the female cultivators liked him, the male cultivators were especially unhappy. Especially since Li Chengfeng had stolen the limelight of all the cultivators who were participating in the tournament. He was the center of attention right from the start.
Li Chengfeng's sharp senses told him that while these cultivators looked like they were targeting Xiaobao and Han Tianxing, they were actually targeting him.
As for why, Li Chengfeng understood after a moment's thought.
After all, what was the essence of a tournament? What was the value and meaning of its existence?
To cultivators, the characteristics of their treasures, the mysteries of their spells, and the characteristics of their fights were all vital to their survival. As long as they were not stupid, they would not easily reveal their secrets.
But cultivators participating in the World Number One Tournament would definitely reveal all their trump cards, if they wanted to get a good ranking.
After the Number One Tournament of Magical Powers, basically every participant had no secrets or trump cards to speak of. But even so, the cultivators of the world, especially the young cultivators, still came wave after wave, disregarding their own safety to participate in this tournament.
Why?
Other than the Cosmos God Cult's shocking reward, the biggest reason was: fame!
Many people thought that cultivators were indifferent to fame and fortune, roaming the world, laughing and scolding like wild cranes. But in reality, most cultivators valued fame because fame could bring something even more useful: profit!
Without profit, a cultivator could not grow into a great cultivator.
Any great cultivator in the world had a huge amount of resources piled up by mountains of gold and silver. Cultivators who were truly supported by wealthy families were absolutely rare, and even they needed fame and fortune to repay the families that nurtured them.
Most cultivators came from ordinary families or even the lowest class of cultivators. Why did they cultivate?
Was it really for the illusory longevity?
Was it really for the unattainable goal of becoming an immortal?
Among the tens of thousands of cultivators in the world, not a single cultivator had become an immortal in the past hundred years. Who would think that they were that lucky?
Even if they started out with hot-blooded dreams, the cruel and cold world would soon force them to move towards a more practical reality.
And the Cosmos God Cult provided them with a stage to rise to fame in a single battle: The Number One World Duel!
That was why those who participated in the Number One World Duel were usually youths in the cultivation world. Truly famous great cultivators would not participate in such a competition, unless they had other motives.
As for those people who yearned for fame, when they saw that Chengfeng had already become the focal point of the aristocrats and commoners in the Divine Capital before the battle even started, they could foresee that he would soon become an esteemed guest of those aristocrats and aristocrats. They would be willing to send him tremendous amounts of benefits in exchange for Chengfeng's friendship.
In business, this was called an investment.
Since it was an investment, who wouldn't want to choose the most famous and attractive one?
"You want to stand out by stepping on me?
Are you that impatient? "
Li Chengfeng gritted his teeth and sneered. He glanced at Liu Sumei and asked in a low voice, "What does this mean?"
Liu Sumei smiled and said meaningfully, "It means we don't use spells or treasures, we use our fists and legs to determine the winner."
Li Chengfeng was taken aback, his expression strange. "Using fists and legs to determine the winner?!"
Liu Sumei covered her mouth and chuckled. "That's right. Once a cultivator has a winner, it's easy to lose one's life. However, during the Number One World Duel, cultivators would fight each other in private. The Cosmos God Cult's law enforcement team cannot guard against it. That's why they made a rule that cultivators are allowed to settle their personal grudges with fists and legs but no spells, treasures, talismans or arrays. At the same time, no one is allowed to die.
Li Chengfeng was curious. "Doesn't that mean the United One Sect is invincible in these kinds of fights?"
Little Bell giggled. "Who would want to fight a cultivator from the United One Sect?
Isn't that suicidal? "
Li Chengfeng stared at the few cultivators blocking the entrance of the inn. He nodded and strode out.
Xiaobao gripped the Zimu Lightning Sword and was about to step forward when he saw Li Chengfeng stride out from the crowd. He was overjoyed. "Young Master!"
Han Tianxing was delighted too. "Senior Brother!"
The crowd stirred. They looked at Li Chengfeng and whispered to each other, discussing animatedly.
"That's Li Chengfeng?"
"Yes!
That's him! "
"Damn it, why is it another gigolo?
The Spiritual Mountain Sect only has pretty boys?! "
"Tsk, how can he fool women if he's not good looking?"
"Shh, shush! Don't provoke that crazy red-haired woman from the Spiritual Mountain Sect!"
"Ha, why do you think these guys dared to provoke us?
It's because that crazy woman isn't here! "
The crowd pointed and whispered. At the entrance, a muscular man with a horse face sized Li Chengfeng up. "You're Li Chengfeng?"
Li Chengfeng sized up the man in front of him. The robes he wore were not eye-catching, but the emblem tattooed on his right chest was very eye-catching. It was the emblem of the stars in the sky, and the two moons in the eyes of the gods were especially eye-catching.
This badge was a badge that every cultivating disciple who entered the sect would learn. This was the badge of the Star City Gate, which was ranked fourth in the world.
"Ah, so it's Senior Brother from the Star City Sect …" Li Chengfeng bowed with a half-smile. "What, haven't you had enough of losing to the Spiritual Mountain Sect?"
When he said this, the Star City Sect disciples flew into a rage and cursed, "Spiritual Mountain Sect bastards, don't you dare be so arrogant!"
"What bullsh * t are you talking about, kid?!"
"Ignorant fool! This time, we'll let the Spiritual Mountain Sect know the power of our Star City Gate!"
The leader of the disciples raised an arm and studied Li Chengfeng, suppressing his anger. "Why, are you going to fight on their behalf?"
Li Chengfeng laughed heartily. "That's right!
Do you dare? "
The disciples of the other Star City Gate burst into laughter because they knew that their Senior Brother could be said to be unparalleled in martial arts. He was a disciple of a martial arts aristocratic family and had been trained to be a good cauldron since childhood. Even if he fought, he would use close combat style. In a literary fight, as long as he didn't meet a freak from the Unification Sect, he would be invincible.
Li Chengfeng looked at the man in front of him. He had arms like an ape and a waist like a bee's. He was well-built but not fat. His entire body was well-defined and graceful. His eyes were spirited. Although he had a horse face, he exuded a strong and capable aura.
He knew that this person was an expert in martial arts and could kill strong opponents!
If this was before, Li Chengfeng would not have dared to say he would win. But now, Li Chengfeng was certain he would win.
Because … he had the Immortal Qi Battle Technique!
According to the Cosmos God Sect's rules, Li Chengfeng's Immortal Qi Battle Technique was not within the rules. Hence, he could use Immortal Qi to beat his opponent up!