CHAPTER 1068: CHAPTER 1024: KING OF QIANG SELECTION BATTLE

When it came to someone like Dian Wei, there were only two situations with an opponent: one was when the opponent wanted to dodge and he couldn’t hit them, the other was when the opponent was instantly defeated. After all, opponents with powerful Inner Qi would definitely keep their distance when facing Dian Wei, as close combat with him was basically seeking death. Such immense force was truly not something a human could endure.

As for a military general who couldn’t even maintain a distance, they were absolutely on the verge of being instantly defeated by Dian Wei. There was nothing much to say about this. It should be noted that even formidable individuals like Lyu Bu and Zhao Yun would be seriously injured if they were caught off guard by one of Dian Wei’s heavy punches, let alone others.

In this manner, he casually disposed of a Qiang and Hu’s Inner Qi Manifestation. Dian Wei clapped his hands and walked towards the venue of the alliance meeting, bearing no pressure at all. It should be said that he was confident that outside of Ma Chao, no one else knew what he had done.

[Completely lacks strength.]Rubbing his head with his palm as large as a fan, Dian Wei showed no interest in these weaklings. He preferred to fight against masters, and in Dian Wei’s current state, anyone worthy of a fight with him must be on Ma Chao’s level; otherwise, they were just offering free kills.

"Where is Pu Chahong, that guy?" As the Grand Elder guarding the ancestral land, upon realizing the new Fifth Elder did not show up after all three others arrived, he asked.

"He’s probably gone falcon hunting." The Third Elder replied awkwardly. He and Pu Chahong both hailed from the Ancient Qiang Tribe and had a relatively close relationship, so he could only step up to speak for him.

"Nonsense!" The Grand Elder’s expression visibly darkened. As an Elder acknowledged by all the Hundred Qiang tribes responsible for guarding the ancestral land, he didn’t show up for the Hundred Qiang Alliance meeting.

"I’ll go find him right away." The Third Elder quickly answered.

"No need. If he doesn’t want to come, we can’t find him anyway. Let’s leave him be. A man that big won’t get eaten by prairie wolves, will he?" The Grand Elder said discontentedly. Despite his dissatisfaction, Pu Chahong was, after all, a master of Inner Qi Manifestation, not as skilled as him, but still not someone to be trifled with.

The other three elders nodded in agreement, feeling assured about Pu Chahong’s safety. However, they never imagined he would run into Dian Wei, who casually wiped him out as if he were a mere chick.

"Who are participating in the selection for the King of Qiang this year?" Putting aside the matter of Pu Chahong, the Grand Elder began inquiring about the truly important matters.

"The major tribes of the Hundred Qiang, including Xianling Qiang, Shaodang Qiang, and Zhongcun Qiang, have sent representatives to participate in the selection for the King of Qiang. However, this time the Hequ Qiang sent someone with Han blood to participate in our selection." The Second Elder quickly answered.

"Someone with Han blood participating in the selection, what a joke. Hequ Qiang is considered a Great Clan, yet they have done something disgraceful like this." The Third Elder said disdainfully, "Cancel that person’s qualification."

"I think since the opponent has our Qiang blood and is willing to participate in the King of Qiang selection, it’s good to give him a chance. After all, no one can pass anyway. The age restriction for the King of Qiang is such that no one can pass." The Fourth Elder immediately refuted upon hearing the Third Elder’s words.

"Humph, does our Qiang Clan lack good men to the point we need Han people to make up the numbers?" The Third Elder shouted angrily at the Fourth Elder in discontent.

"Since he has come to participate in our selection for the King of Qiang, it means he acknowledges our Qiang people’s blood. If so, what right do we have to strip him of his qualification? It must be known that the ancestral teachings did not disallow this!" The Fourth Elder coldly retorted at the Third Elder, as he never got along with him.

"Enough. Since he wants to participate, let him play. The King of Qiang selection has never rejected any Qiang person, whether noble, chief, beggar, or slave. Everyone can participate in the war for the King of Qiang!" The Grand Elder glanced coldly at both of them and then decided on the fate of the Qiang Clan.

"Fine. But if he passes the fifty-man battle, I will step down to teach." The Third Elder had no authority to refute the Grand Elder’s words and simply added his own condition.

"That’s unimportant; it’s originally one of the rules." The Grand Elder slowly said, in the selection battle for the King of Qiang, after someone consecutively wins fifty matches against opponents, an elder from the stage would step down to provide guidance. However, the elders generally wouldn’t use excessive force, and sometimes, if they took a liking to someone, they might even let them pass directly.

As for the so-called occurrence of all the elders stepping down to block someone, it was possible, but had never actually happened. The elders were quite reserved. After one elder provides guidance, the challenger faces another ten or so matches, and then another elder will step down to defeat them. But once an elder has stepped down, they won’t step up again.

In the process of the Grand Elder’s declaration in the ancestral land of the Qiang Clan, Ma Chao unintentionally gained successful entry to the selection for the King of Qiang.

The Qiang Clan’s alliance was simple and straightforward. Slaughtering sheep and cattle, over ten thousand people held the alliance meeting in an open-air setting under a light snow. After worshipping the Ancient King of Qiang, everyone began to feast immediately.

Dian Wei instantly developed a great interest in this straightforward alliance style, especially satisfied with the open eating of beef and lamb. He began devouring the food as if a storm had swept through.

Xun Youi stood aside. The snowflakes naturally avoided him as he stood there, harmonious and natural. Even when others passed by him, they did not notice his presence.

"The Qiang tribe indeed has a remarkably large population. However, what exactly sustains these impoverished tribes that enabled them to survive? The Han Culture’s attempts at assimilation haven’t succeeded to this day." Xun Youi silently observed the Qiang and Hu nobles mostly wearing sheepskin jackets, truly very impoverished.

After a round of eating and drinking, the snowflakes that had been falling from the sky and the blowing cold wind no longer felt so cold. The atmosphere among all the tribes heightened under the influence of wine and beef and mutton, immediately creating a lively atmosphere where everyone became excited.

"From now on, any tribe wishing to compete for the position of King of Qiang may begin." The Grand Elder suddenly appeared in the center of the alliance venue, his mighty voice resonating with every Qiang and Hu.

"Oh~" With a cathartic roar, the noble Qiang people in the midst of the crowd, along with chiefs of various tribes, retreated to the perimeter, quickly clearing a square area about a hundred meters in diameter in the center.

"The battleground is here; those who wish to challenge may step forward!" The Grand Elder’s voice carried a hint of excitement, and then his weapon-bearing right hand raised his long-handled iron hammer with a mighty roar. A streak of green light burst out, shattering the rain clouds in the sky, allowing sunlight to stream through the clouds.

"Let the selection for the King of Qiang begin!" After completing the task, the Grand Elder paid no attention to the shocked expressions of others. He issued his last order and then retreated swiftly. He had done what he could. If he were ten years younger, he would certainly step down to join the selection for the King of Qiang. But now, he could only serve as the arbiter! (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)