CHAPTER 1823: CHAPTER 1826: NO WEAKLINGS: THE FIERCE BATTLE FOR NUMBER ONE

"You only won one more match, what’s there to be proud of."

Tianhai Ba Tu said disdainfully, "Moreover, sparring is not the same as fighting on the stage. I will definitely win the first place."

"Brother, those two guys seem to not take us seriously at all."

Suddenly, from the White Tiger Empire’s side, Gluttonous Tiger Lei Tun, who was eating, glanced at Sky Thunder Tiger Lei Lie and said.

"Yeah, they treat us brothers as if we are air."

Violent Tiger Lei Mang also said.

"Hahaha, Second Brother, Third Brother, you’re right. Even if there’s a showdown, we three brothers should take the top three spots. Those two are nothing!"

Sky Thunder Tiger Lei Lie said arrogantly.

The chief of White Tiger Academy, the premier institution of the White Tiger Empire, is not to be taken lightly.

"Haha, sorry, sorry, I forgot about the three of you."

Phoenix Feiye chuckled, "Hmm, but you three shouldn’t even think about the top two, just settle for behind."

"Settle for behind? That woman is quite interesting." Violent Tiger Lei Mang laughed.

"Indeed, an interesting woman!" Gluttonous Tiger Lei Tun swallowed a large mouthful of food, "I wonder what she tastes like."

"Third Brother, don’t mess around, after all, she is from the Zhengyi Sect, we should show some respect and let her take the third place."

Sky Thunder Tiger Lei Lie stroked his chin and said.

"Three fools."

Tianhai Ba Tu said coldly.

Boom!

As his words ended, Violent Tiger Lei Mang suddenly disappeared from his spot.

His body, resembling a monkey, cracked the ground as he stepped on it.

In mid-air, his fists swung towards Tianhai Ba Tu.

Boom!

Tianhai Ba Tu waved a palm, and the two clashed in mid-air.

Tianhai Ba Tu took two steps back, while Violent Tiger Lei Mang took one step back.

"Big Brother, this guy is strong. I ambushed him, but he only took one step back. Seems like he’s a tough opponent."

After the attack, Violent Tiger Lei Mang instantly returned to his original position and said.

"Of course he’s strong. He’s the Crown Prince of the Tianhai Empire, how could he not be strong? Moreover, his strength isn’t his main advantage, so if we three brothers want to take the top three, we have to work even harder.

Let’s go to the Land of Ten Thousand Thunderbolts, while the White Tiger Summit hasn’t started yet, and try our luck inside."

Sky Thunder Tiger Lei Lie understood that although this strike gave his second brother the advantage, Tianhai Ba Tu’s strength wasn’t primarily in power.

After speaking, the three of them soared into the air and entered the Land of Ten Thousand Thunderbolts.

Tianhai Ba Tu watched their figures, his face darkening.

They may be foolish, but their strength is indeed astonishing.

But then he laughed again. Without such opponents, it would be too lonely.

"Princess Consort, let’s also go to the Land of Ten Thousand Thunderbolts. The path of Martial Arts has no end; there is never a time to slack off."

Tianhai Ba Tu glanced back at the Princess Consort and said.

"Hmm."

The two then left together.

Although the time until the White Tiger Summit’s start was near, for Martial Artists sometimes a breakthrough is just a matter of opportunity.

Tianhai Ba Tu wanted not only to win first place in the White Tiger Summit but to do it spectacularly, completely crushing everyone.

Others need to become stronger, and so does he.

Then, Phoenix Feiye and others surprisingly also entered the Land of Ten Thousand Thunderbolts.

It seems that these people considered each other as both rivals and threats. Though confident, they were also self-aware, knowing that in the Martial Arts path, one must advance or else fall back.

With these thirteen top-tier experts leaving, people found the excitement was enough for now.

It was time to take a good rest and await the official start of the White Tiger Summit.

Thus, the once bustling central camp gradually became empty.

"How about it? Are you feeling a bit discouraged?"

As Ling Xiao looked at the Land of Ten Thousand Thunderbolts contemplating whether to venture in, a voice suddenly reached his ears.

He looked up and saw it was Sun Leng Chan.

"Discouraged? Why should I be discouraged?"

Ling Xiao replied with a faint smile, "I admit, those thirteen people currently have the strength to easily defeat me, but combat isn’t all about apparent strength.

Besides, the White Tiger Summit is supposed to last a long time, and I don’t believe I won’t make any progress during this period."

Ling Xiao acknowledged reality but would not get discouraged or lose his fighting spirit because of it.

He came to the White Tiger Summit not just to accompany the Crown Prince, nor to play the supporting role.

He came to win first place.

Those thirteen people would all become his opponents.

The pressure was immense, yet so was the motivation.

"Haha, it seems you are much stronger than I imagined. I was a bit over-concerned."

Sun Leng Chan laughed and said.

"Miss Sun wouldn’t look for me just for this, would you?"

Ling Xiao asked.

"Haha, talking to a smart person is indeed effortless. Yes, I came to tell you something."

Sun Leng Chan smiled and said, "Of course, don’t misunderstand. I’m telling you this in hopes our cooperation can continue. I really need a genius in alchemy like you to help me."

"Go ahead, I’m listening."

Ling Xiao nodded. Deals are always a part of Jianghu. He wouldn’t naively believe everyone could devote themselves to him sincerely.

Besides, even sincerity requires your effort to earn, which is also a form of transaction, isn’t it?

Like Lan Xue, she wasn’t very friendly to him initially.

And now, she’s practically inseparable, treating him as the most reliable big brother.

Sun Leng Chan was no different.

He needed some information, and Sun Leng Chan needed his alchemy skills. They exchanged what they needed, very fair.

"Brother Ling comes from the Dragon and Phoenix Continent, so you might not know much about the White Tiger Summit, right?"

Sun Leng Chan asked.

"Yes, I’m very unfamiliar, not even aware of the rules."

Ling Xiao had nothing to hide about it, ignorance was nothing to be ashamed of.

"Actually, the White Tiger Summit is admired by so many talents not only for fame and fortune, nor just for the final rewards of the competition, but because some interesting things happen during the event."

Sun Leng Chan smiled and said, "And these interesting events might ultimately affect all participating Martial Artists, allowing some with talent but no resources to truly turn the tables here.

So you see, some geniuses, whose strength isn’t much, but because they have an exceptional talent, were chosen to participate for this very reason."

"Could you be more specific?"

Ling Xiao had some guesses but still wasn’t very clear.

Sun Leng Chan nodded and said, "It means that the White Tiger Summit is different from ordinary competitions. It’s not just a simple contest. Its schedule and competition style are very interesting. The more outstanding one’s talent, the more benefits they gain.

Although I didn’t participate in the previous White Tiger Summit, I heard from my father that someone there broke through repeatedly, crushing several Martial Artists who usually had higher cultivation levels than him.

And such instances weren’t one-off."