Chapter: 224

However, Ye Chen remained calm and emotionless, his gaze unblinking as he walked over to his chair and sat down, seeming not to notice anything around him.

Wang Zhenggang saw everyone was seated, then opened his mouth to say, "Since we're all here, I'll tell you, Master Ou has lent us Wang's place to host this gathering. One reason is to get acquainted with everyone, and the other is to engage in some friendly debate."

"What's the point of discussing it?" someone asked.

"It's natural to evaluate based on skill levels."

Just then, Ou Jinghai stood up and explained: "The rules are very simple. Everyone knows that in our realm of mysticism, there are five doors. Mountain medicine fortune telling, you can choose your own area of expertise and select an opponent for a match!"

"For a more formal setting, the Wang family is sponsoring the event. Each match has a prize of 5 million yuan. The winner takes home 5 million, while the loser receives 50,000 in traveling expenses."

This rule seems reasonable and there's money to be made, so many people nodded in agreement.

In general, individuals in our realm of mysticism each govern their own domain and don't easily reveal their trump cards. Today, all the attendees are top-notch practitioners from our realm, gathered together to compete and not only gain insight into others' strengths but also receive a reward for it.

"Is that just an excuse to spar?" Ye Chen smiled slightly, implying that Ou Jinghai was only hosting this gathering to prove his own prowess.

After Wang Zhenggang finished discussing with the crowd, he continued: "However, setting up a prize alone may not spark everyone's enthusiasm. After all, everyone is wealthy and doesn't lack these few million."

"So, to increase everyone's motivation, there's an additional condition: the winner can either take away 5 million yuan or claim something from the loser!"

"And the ultimate champion will be crowned the first master of our realm in the South Guang region, from whom all affairs, big or small, must seek approval!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire courtyard fell silent.

A moment later, commotion erupted again, with many people displaying dissatisfied expressions and arguing among themselves.

"If the challenger's choice matches what the challenged party is not good at, how do we handle it?"

"It's not a contest for supremacy in the southern metropolitan area of mystical studies to prioritize first place. Isn't this just grabbing territory?"

"This isn't funny, folks from the southern metropolitan area of mysticism have always done things their own way, and now they're suddenly being told what to do? That's just nonsense. Besides, aren't some people here not even from the southern metropolitan area?"

The crowd debated loudly, with no one expecting this so-called banquet to actually be a scheme by Xi Jinghai to unify the southern metropolitan area of mystical studies under his control!

At this moment, Wang Zheng just opened his mouth and said, "Everyone, don't get too worked up. The master is also considering our development as a guild. In the past, we were all scattered, but now we're organized, formed an alliance, and selected a leader. From now on, we'll be united against common enemies and do things more efficiently. As for what you said about not being good at certain areas, since we need to choose a leader, it's only natural that the person with the most comprehensive knowledge would have the qualifications to take on the role."

Just as he was speaking, someone vehemently opposed him, while some others were secretly calculating in their minds.

The winner can take away what the loser has, and if they get to be number one, they'll even be able to command the entire southern metropolitan area of mystical studies. One must know that mystical studies are not just about researching academics.

Mystical studies have a massive industrial chain behind them, and it's even more able to let some big shots cling to themselves!

The allure of money and power is irresistible, few people can resist, someone was even moved on the spot.

"Of course," Xi Jinghai stood up and said, "I won't force anyone if you're afraid, you can get out now. But from now on, joining the southern metropolitan area's mystical studies alliance will be impossible, they'll be directly excluded."

Everyone hesitated for a moment, although the risk was very high, but it also contained many opportunities. JrNovels.com