There was an uproar below the arena.
"How could I possibly lose?!"
Ye Qingcang's eyes were bloodshot, and his face was burning as if someone had smeared chili oil on it.
He felt terrible.
He didn't underestimate Luo Feng. He knew that this guy liked to play tricks, so he chose a 1v1.
In his opinion, a 1v1 was like a solo match. There were no tricks to speak of, and it depended purely on one's abilities.
However, under such circumstances, he still fell for Luo Feng's tricks and actually lost!
Moreover, in the end, his Star Card, the Iron Armor Battle Emperor, killed him with a big move, which made him even more embarrassed. This would probably become a meme that would spread throughout the entire Dynasty.
This meme would be his pillar of shame.
What would others think of him in the future?
What would Emperor Yan think of him?
He was the dignified commander of the border army. Who wouldn't tremble when they heard his name? Even children would stop crying in the middle of the night when they heard his name. And in the future, they would probably laugh through their tears.
Qi Jin heaved a sigh of relief. Luo Feng had finally obtained the right to represent the Dynasty.
Although there was still a long way to go before he could get a guaranteed spot, there was still hope.
Looking at the embarrassed Ye Qingcang, Luo Feng was silent for a while before he smiled and said, "Thank you, General Ye, for showing mercy and giving me the right to represent the Dynasty."
Hearing this, Ye Qingcang was also stunned. He originally thought that after Luo Feng won the match, he would definitely mock him and beat him while he was down to take revenge for his previous arrogance.
However, he didn't expect that not only did Luo Feng not do that, but he even gave him a way out.
"Really, the younger generation will surpass us in time."
After a short while, he sighed and looked at Luo Feng with a burning gaze. He said seriously, "I, Ye Qingcang, have lost today's match.
"A loss is a loss. I, Ye Qingcang, am not someone who can't afford to lose. I didn't show any mercy, but my skills were not as good as his."
This was how people in the military did things.
Everything depended on one's abilities.
If you're not strong enough, I naturally look down on you.
If you are strong enough, I will definitely be convinced.
Qi Jin secretly heaved a sigh of relief when he saw the two of them acting this way. Everyone was from the same camp, and the two of them were the core of the younger generation. He did not want the two of them to harbor any grudges or hatred because of this.
"Next up is the competition for the slots."
Luo Feng looked at Qi Jin and said, "I wonder what kind of format this competition will take?"
Qi Jin said, "Each of the four forces will have one person. They will draw lots in pairs to form groups. Four will advance to two, two will advance to one, and the final winner will be guaranteed a spot."
Luo Feng nodded and said, "Then I have to draw lots first, right?"
Qi Jin shook his head and said, "You don't have to go personally. Someone will draw the lot on behalf of the dynasty and pass it to you."
His expression suddenly froze as he said, "However, there's something important I need to do next."
"After all, you are now the Chief Pavilion Master. If you want to wear the crown, you must bear its weight. Some responsibilities must be shouldered."
Luo Feng nodded. At the same time, he was curious. What exactly was Prince Qi talking about?
…
The result of Luo Feng and Ye Qingcang's duel caused a huge uproar in the entire dynasty.
Initially, he thought that the return of the General would be able to diminish the prestige of this rising star. However, who would have thought that the General would become Luo Feng's stepping stone instead? This made Luo Feng, who was already very popular, reach the peak of his reputation in the dynasty.
However, this was followed by a deep sense of worry.
This was because the competition for the guaranteed spot in the Eastern Wilderness was imminent. This spot should have been won by the Yan Dynasty.
However, since the one representing the dynasty was Luo Feng, this caused the originally almost certain result to be pushed further into the unknown.
If Luo Feng lost the competition and did not get the guaranteed spot, the entire country would be humiliated, and the Yan Dynasty would become the laughing stock of the Eastern Wilderness in the future.
After all, although Luo Feng was talented, he started too late and did not have a strong foundation.
Especially when his opponent was Kawang. To be able to reach this stage meant that they had fought too many competitions and were very familiar with the moves. In the end, it was still a competition of their own cultivation level.
But then again, if Luo Feng won the competition, it would also bring about great results.
After all, any low-level Kawang sent out by the dynasty could defeat the best of the younger generation. This would undoubtedly be a great deterrent to the other forces in the Eastern Wilderness.
Emperor Yan's Palace.
Inside the magnificent hall, the Flame Emperor sat alone on the phoenix throne. She looked up slightly. Although she was only in her twenties, she exuded a majestic aura, as if she was a real phoenix that had not descended to the mortal world.
She charmed all living beings.
At this moment, the top executives of the dynasty were in the palace.
Kang Of Gojoseon, Jiang Taiyuan.
Prince Qi, Qi Jin.
Burning Flame Valley Valley Master, Huang Yichu.
Green Phoenix Tribe Leader, Mu Qingluan.
Prince Of Qi, Qi Yuan.
Under the Emperor, there were five kings, and these five kings were also called the Dynasty's Elders.
"I already said that we should have defeated those country bumpkins in the East Sea and sent the army to occupy Blood Prison Island. Now there's a problem, right?"
Qi Yuan's voice that was filled with irritation resounded in the hall.
Mu Nanzhi's expression froze slightly. "There's a Sea Heart Crystal mine in the East Sea that only the people from Blood Prison Island can mine. This is also the most important cultivation resource for the ordinary Star Card Masters of the dynasty. Now that he has stopped working with us, our Star Card Masters are basically out of food …"
Qi Jin shook his head and said, "Prince Of Qi, you're wrong. The East Sea is too far away from the Yan Dynasty, so our influence on Blood Prison Island is actually very small.
"And we're not the only one who has their eyes on this piece of meat …
"Even if we send the army to chase away the country bumpkins and forcefully take them in, I'm afraid it won't be stable. If other forces covet and take away the Blood Prison Island that we occupy, we won't even be able to send reinforcements in time.
"There's no meaning in obtaining it today and losing it tomorrow."
"Therefore, attacking their hearts is the most important thing, and attacking their cities is the least important thing. Choosing not to send the army to occupy Blood Prison Island back then and discussing cooperation with them was actually the right thing to do."
"Right?"
Hearing this, Qi Yuan sneered and said, "Since it's so right, why did he suddenly stop working with us?
"Without the Sea Heart Crystal mine, the cultivation speed of the Star Card Masters of our dynasty will probably plummet, and the power of our country will also decrease. The other forces will probably laugh themselves to death."
Everyone was silent. The Sea Heart Crystal mine was not a top cultivation resource, but because of its large quantity and high cost-performance ratio, it had become a common cultivation resource for the Star Card Masters of the dynasty.
Apart from this, there was no other cultivation resource that could satisfy the cultivation needs of the Star Card Masters of the dynasty, and at the same time, had excellent cultivation effects.
It was as important as rice in food.
Qi Jin frowned slightly and said, "The master of the Blood Prison Island is said to value friendship the most. In the past, Emperor Yan even saved his life. Over the years, the cooperation with our Yan Dynasty has also been extremely friendly. It is more like a vassal than a vassal. Why did he suddenly turn hostile?"
Huang Yichu, the master of the Burning Flame Valley, frowned slightly and said, "Could it be the doing of the three great forces?"
"That is indeed possible."
Jiang Taiyuan nodded and said, "These three forces have been secretly developing, and now they have already grown to a considerable scale."
"Although there is no need to fear them individually, if they band together, they will become a serious problem for our dynasty."
On the phoenix throne, Emperor Yan held his forehead and closed his starry eyes. Deep exhaustion appeared on his pretty face, which was as smooth as a peeled egg.
"These three forces have actually become a serious problem for this emperor …"