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Early the next morning, Li Ye and his companions walked out of their room to have breakfast. After absorbing the power from the stone coffin, Li Ye's physique had strengthened, and the benefits of his beast-like body were evident. Now, Li Ye showed no signs of fatigue; he was full of energy, completely different from the drained state he had been in before.
At the same time, Lan Xi emerged from her room with heavy dark circles under her eyes, looking haggard. Her appearance stood in stark contrast to the vibrant Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen. Lan Xi sincerely said to Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen, "As a woman, I truly envy both of you."
The two women laughed upon hearing this. Zhiruo looked at the weary Lan Xi and felt much less guarded towards her. She patted Lan Xi on the shoulder and said, "Are you envious of us, or do you also like Brother Ye?"
Zhiruo continued candidly, "To be honest, I was quite unhappy when you tried to seduce Brother Ye while I was gathering herbs for you! If you had told me earlier that you liked Brother Ye too, we wouldn't have excluded you! But since you tried to be clever, it changed everything. As women, we understand your little schemes. Until you prove that you are worthy of our trust, we won't let you get close to Brother Ye."
After hearing this, Lan Xi awkwardly lowered her head, her face slightly flushed. She knew that her previous actions had indeed been a bit reckless, but she was genuinely attracted to Li Ye's charm. She softly said, "I'm sorry; I acted out of desperation at that moment."
Yan Yuchen smiled and said, "We understand your feelings, but matters of the heart cannot be rushed. If you truly like Brother Ye, you need to touch his heart with sincerity rather than tricks."
Li Ye observed the conversation among the three women with a complex feeling in his heart. He knew that matters of love could not be forced or hurried. He walked up to Lan Xi and gently said, "Lan Xi, I understand your feelings, but we need time to get to know each other. Regardless, I hope we can all be honest with one another."
"Honest with one another?" Upon hearing this, Lan Xi began to unbutton her clothes, but Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen quickly stopped her and said, "That's not what we meant!"
Lan Xi nodded, a hint of gratitude and determination flashing in her eyes. She looked at Li Ye and the others and said, "I will use the time ahead to prove that I am worthy of your trust!"
At the breakfast table, the atmosphere among the four had noticeably softened. Zhiruo and Yan Yuchen were no longer hostile towards Lan Xi, while Li Ye paid more attention to caring for each of them. Although Lan Xi still needed to prove herself, she could already feel the warmth and acceptance of this small group.
After they finished eating, Li Ye said to the three women, "The attendant at Pleasant Inn mentioned that Maplewood City is going to hold a Martial Arts Tournament. I want to participate. After all, we are up against Wei Chenghao, who is affiliated with the court. We need to build a force strong enough to contend with the court; otherwise, the tragedy in Qingyang City will repeat itself. This Martial Arts Tournament will attract many skilled fighters; we can find like-minded partners."
The three women nodded in agreement. Zhiruo said, "A gentleman takes revenge ten years is not too late; moreover, we are not simply opposing one person. What we need to do is overthrow Liu Zhang. Brother Ye, if you're truly seeking revenge, our ultimate target should even be the Emperor who ordered the slaughter of your entire village! Building a faction is imperative."
Yan Yuchen also added, "Indeed, if we can meet some like-minded individuals at the Martial Arts Tournament, our future path will be less fraught with difficulties."
Lan Xi was greatly shocked. She had thought that Li Ye was opposing Liu Zhang for the sake of Yan Yuchen and seeking revenge for Feiyan Villa, but she did not expect that Li Ye's ultimate goal was the emperor!
The group decided to chat with the innkeeper to learn more about the upcoming event. The innkeeper was a kindly old man in his fifties. When he saw Li Ye and his companions approaching, he warmly greeted them, "Gentlemen, what can I do for you?"
Li Ye straightforwardly asked, "Innkeeper, we heard that Maplewood City is going to hold a Martial Arts Tournament soon. Could you tell us more about it?"
The innkeeper nodded with a smile, "Of course. This Martial Arts Tournament is called 'World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament.' It is a large-scale competition held every five years, attracting masters from all directions to participate. This tournament is not only a stage for heroes to showcase their skills but also an opportunity for friends to meet and exchange techniques."
Li Ye nodded, "What about the location and format of this Martial Arts Tournament?"
The innkeeper replied, "The tournament will be held at Maple Square in the center of Maplewood City, which can accommodate tens of thousands of people. The competition is divided into two stages: the Preliminary Round and the Finals. In the Preliminary Round, all participants will be randomly grouped, and the winners of each group will advance to the next round. The Finals will be an Arena Tournament with group battles, and the final victor will be awarded the title of 'Number One Under Heaven.'"
Zhiruo curiously asked, "Are there any restrictions on participation?"
The innkeeper shook his head with a smile, "Not many restrictions. As long as you believe in your own strength, you can register to participate. Even notorious criminals wanted for murder can join, as long as they are not afraid of being caught."
Yan Yuchen then asked, "What are the rewards for this tournament?"
A glimmer of excitement flashed in the innkeeper's eyes: "In addition to the title of 'Number One Under Heaven,' the champion will receive generous prizes. I heard that this time’s prizes include an Ancient Artifact, an Elixir, and a substantial fortune. More importantly, the champion will be invited by various sects and forces to become an important member of their ranks and may even have a chance to enter royal circles."
After hearing this, Li Ye firmly stated, "We must participate in this Martial Arts Tournament."
"Brother Ye," Lan Xi said softly, "let's work hard together. We will definitely help you find like-minded partners and establish your own influence."
Li Ye nodded, looking at the determined expressions of the three women, his resolve strengthened even more. This World's Greatest Martial Arts Tournament would be an important step on their path to revenge.
Li Ye brought the three women to Maple Square to register. While they were signing up, Lan Xi took the opportunity to send a message to Liu Zhang, informing him that Li Ye's ultimate goal was to become the emperor. After successfully registering, they received the group list for the Preliminary Round. Fortunately, none of them were placed in the same group, which meant they wouldn't have to eliminate each other in the Preliminary Round.
Three days later, the first round of eliminations was about to begin. The four of them decided to return to the inn to train diligently and prepare thoroughly for the elimination matches. Li Ye was stuck at Peak Foundation Establishment and unable to advance his realm, so he could only focus on improving his Nine Nether Spirit Control Technique. At this moment, he could only utilize the Corpse Control Technique and Nine Nether Soul Lock from the Nine Nether Spirit Control Technique. Thinking about it, with a bell in his left hand and a sword in his right, while a stone coffin floated behind him, he couldn't help but laugh at how much he resembled a corpse handler.
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