Zhang Wenfei laid on the ground. His face was pale and his breathing was weak. He had already fainted. I picked up his arm and felt for his pulse. I couldn't feel it beating anymore.
I anxiously sent my dao energy to him. At this moment, Director Song Xing, who was presiding over the ranking competition, came over and pulled me back. He said, "The Metaphysics Society has arranged for someone to treat the injured Fengshui Master. Little friend, you don't need to worry."
Following his words, a middle-aged Fengshui Master came over with two young men. He placed a talisman on Zhang Wenfei's body and instructed the two young men to carry Zhang Wenfei away.
I heaved a sigh of relief. I felt sad as I watched Zhang Wenfei being carried away.
Just as he had said, this might be his only chance to fight against these prideful geniuses. After the Young Phoenix Gathering, these prideful geniuses were destined to be renowned throughout the world. At that time, others could only look up at their backs and watch helplessly as they were left behind by them until they couldn't even see their backs anymore.
Unfortunately, even though this was his only chance, Zhang Wenfei only gained humiliation.
I sighed and turned to look at Lu Zhenyang, who was still standing to the side.
Although the ranking competition was important, it was still an internal competition within the Metaphysics Society. Moreover, the outcome was already decided at the last moment, so he could have held back.
However, he didn't.
I looked at Lu Zhenyang and coldly said, "The outcome was already decided, but Daoist Lu didn't hold back. Isn't that a bit too much?"
Lu Zhenyang sneered and asked, "Who are you?
Since you southern barbarians want to challenge me, you have to bear the consequences if you lose. Don't you understand this logic? "
I coldly smiled. Lu Zhenyang was right. If you lose, you have to bear the consequences. The winner is never wrong.
However, this was the law of the jungle. The reason why humans were called humans was because they were different from animals. They had to have compassion and respect.
Lu Zhenyang clearly wasn't a compassionate person. I really wanted to know if he was a person with respect.
Thus, I shook my head and said, "You're wrong. I'm a northerner. I just joined the Shenzhen Metaphysics Society.
But you're right about another thing. If you lose, you have to bear the consequences. But I want to tell you that if you injure someone, you have to bear the consequences too. "
"What?" Lu Zhenyang was stunned for a moment before he laughed in disdain. "What consequences?
Who can make me bear the consequences?
You? "
I didn't reply to him, but turned to face Director Song Xing, who was standing at the side, and cupped my hands in greeting. "Director Song, the Guangdong branch has already been defeated. We will no longer compete for the ranking in the qualifying competition. However, I would like to challenge Daoist Lu of the Beijing branch with my own identity. Would you allow me to?"
Director Song Xing was silent for a moment, then he shook his head seriously and said, "The ranking competition is not a child's play, and it is not a place for you to seek revenge. Private fights are absolutely not allowed."
Not allowed?
I was stunned. Before I could say anything, Lu Zhenyang opened his mouth. His tone was still filled with disdain. "I didn't expect you to be so quick-witted. You clearly know that private fights aren't allowed in the ranking competition. That's why you said that to regain your face, right?"
I glanced at him but didn't say anything. Since the Metaphysics Association didn't allow private fights, I could only find another chance to take revenge for Zhang Wenfei.
However, just as I was about to walk down the platform, Lu Zhenyang said, "Don't go. It's true that private fights aren't allowed in the ranking competition, but the Metaphysics Association does allow members to fight in the life and death arena. Didn't you want me to bear the consequences?
How about it? Do you dare to fight in the life and death arena? "
I was stunned. Life and death arena? I seemed to have heard Zhang Wenfei mention this before. However, I didn't pay much attention to it and didn't remember it afterwards. That's why I didn't recall it.
Seeing that I didn't reply, Lu Zhenyang smiled in disdain. "What? You don't dare?
It seems that I didn't accuse you wrongly. You southern barbarians only know how to do evil things. When it comes to a life and death arena, you'll be the first to cower. "
I didn't reply to him. Instead, I turned to Director Song Xing and said, "Director Song, I haven't joined the Metaphysics Association for a long time, so there are some rules that I don't understand. May I know how to fight in the life and death arena?"
Song Xing glanced at me before lifting his head to look at Lu Zhenyang. "The members of the Metaphysics Association aren't allowed to have private fights. If there's an irreconcilable grudge, you can request a life and death arena. If both parties agree, the Metaphysics Association won't stop you. Instead, it will provide an arena for both parties and be the judge."
I asked again, "If both parties agree, can we proceed with the life and death arena now?"
Song Xing nodded. "The date of the life and death arena will be decided by both parties. Generally speaking, if the Metaphysics Association requests a life and death arena, it can be carried out at the same time as the competition. The Metaphysics Association won't interfere."
"Zhou Yi of the Guangdong Metaphysics Association requests a life and death duel with Lu Zhenyang of the Beijing branch."
After he finished speaking, I immediately requested.
Without waiting for Song Xing to reply, Lu Zhenyang smiled coldly at me and said loudly, "Lu Zhenyang of the Beijing branch agrees to the life and death duel!"
After he said that, the group of young Fengshui masters in the audience instantly started to cheer loudly.
Director Song Xing raised his hand to stop the crowd from cheering. Then, he said to the two of us, "Go back to your seats in your respective branches and wait for a while. In a moment, bring the life and death duel documents over. You can proceed after the two of you sign them."
After saying that, he turned around and left. It seemed that he was going to get the documents he mentioned.
I got up and left the platform. However, I didn't return to the Guangdong branch. Instead, I went to Zhang Wenfei's place to check on his injuries.
At this moment, Zhang Wenfei had already woken up under the Metaphysics Association's treatment. When he saw me, he smiled bitterly and asked me weakly, "I went up to vent my anger. Even if I get beaten to death, I only have myself to blame. Why did you stand up for me?"
I shook my head and said, "It's not just for you, it's also for myself.
You should take care of your injuries first. Don't delay this trip. "
Zhang Wenfei's face was full of self-blame. After a moment of silence, he said, "But how could you be so muddle-headed? In the life and death duel, life and death don't matter. Lu Zhenyang isn't a good person. He definitely won't hold back …"
As he said that, Zhang Wenfei became emotional and struggled to sit up.
I quickly went forward to hold him down, but he grabbed my hand and said hurriedly, "Zhou Yi, listen to me. Your life is your own. No matter what, it's not as important as your family's life. Listen to me. When Director Song comes back, don't sign it and apply to cancel this duel."
I kept silent for a while, then smiled at him. "Brother Zhang, I've always been a low-key person. Just like in the Dragon Seizing Tournament, I'm sure you didn't hear my name before, but in the end, didn't I become the champion?
So, you have to have confidence in me. "
Zhang Wenfei was stunned. He lay down on the simple bed made of several chairs. After a moment of silence, he suddenly took out the Yin Yang Yama Pen that he had used before. After looking up at it, he reached out and handed it to me.
"Since you've said so, I believe you.
I don't know if you have a magic tool or not, but this Yin Yang Yama Pen was passed down from my master. My eldest senior brother used it before, and I've been keeping it ever since. Its power is extraordinary.
My ability isn't good enough, so I can't display the true power of this pen. Take it. If you can use it, you'll have a higher chance of winning. "
Since it was the magic tool of Zhang Wenfei's master, I was going to refuse it, but he insisted on giving it to me. He also said that he would let me use his magic tool to win, which would help him fulfill half of his wish.
I thought about it. After the incident with the old Gu hag, my magic tool compass had disappeared. Now, except for the first place seal that I had obtained after winning the Dragon Seizing Competition, I didn't have any usable magic tools.
What's more, since Zhang Wenfei had said so, I didn't refuse and reached out to take the Yin Yang Yama Pen.
As soon as I held the pen, I could feel the Yin and Yang energy flowing on it.
I was shocked. This pen didn't even need to be injected with Dao energy, but it could trigger the Yin and Yang energy on its own. It was really magical.
Moreover, the circulation of Yin and Yang was the original meaning of Primal Chaos Taiji. This pen was worthy of being an item passed down from Zhang Wenfei's master. It was really extraordinary.