binnovel Chapter 177 Return
Chapter 177 Return
The sun was high in the sky, its scorching rays mercilessly shining on the earth. It was already the hottest time of the day, noon.
Strong men from all over the continent gathered here, their eyes constantly cast towards the stone gate in the distance, looking forward to the announcement of the result of the final.
Zhuang Zhou leisurely rode his Kun and soared among the clouds.
His voice came with the wind, with a hint of mystery: "Dream in the Ring, as the name suggests, is an endless dream. What the contestants experience in it is nothing more than a projection of their own obsessions."
Zhuang Zhou paused, giving everyone some time to think, and continued, "Therefore, we have no way of knowing the specific process of the competition. We can only wait for the final result. Only those who can defeat the phantoms in their hearts can pass through this stone gate and return to the world."
As Zhuang Zhou finished speaking, there was a wave of discussion among the audience.
Hua Mulan frowned, looking a little impatient: "This has dragged on for too long, hasn't it? From last night till now, no one has walked out of that door."
Lanling Wang raised his eyebrows slightly, and said with a hint of joking: "It seems that most people are stuck in a dilemma and can't break through themselves."
Hua Mulan touched her stomach and said regretfully, "Oh, I'm so hungry. I should have brought some food with me."
Just then, Arthur, who was sitting in the front row watching the game, heard Mulan's complaint.
He reached into his armor and fumbled around, took out a small paper bag, and handed it over, his voice revealing the demeanor of a knight: "Miss, would you like some rations?"
Hua Mulan's eyes lit up and she was ready to take it with a smile on her face: "Great, thank you!"
However, just as Hua Mulan took the paper bag, Lanling King suddenly made a move and knocked it down.
Hua Mulan's face changed, and she angrily asked, "King Lanling, what are you doing?"
Lanling Wang's eyes were sharp, and his tone was serious and unquestionable: "How can you casually accept food from a stranger?"
Hua Mulan retorted unconvincedly: "Since it is given by others with good intentions, why can't I accept it?"
Lanling Wang sneered and said sharply: "Aren't you afraid that it might be poisonous?"
Arthur's face suddenly darkened, and his voice was filled with an unquestionable solemnity: "What do you mean by that? I am a paladin, loyal to my faith, and I will never harm women and children, not to mention that I am only lending a helping hand to a lady."
Lanling Wang curled his lips in disdain: "Don't give me that. Don't think I don't know the dirty thoughts in your mind."
Arthur angrily retorted: "You are insulting my beliefs!"
The atmosphere between the two became tense, and the audience around them was attracted by this sudden conflict, and discussions broke out one after another.
Arthur stood up suddenly, his face full of anger, staring at Lanling King with sharp eyes.
This scene happened to be witnessed by a wandering warrior who was asking for directions, so he went over to ask Arthur in confusion.
Miyamoto Musashi asked in confusion: "あのう、ここはGreat Wallですか (That...is this the Great Wall?)"
Arthur turned around and stopped arguing with Lanling Wang. His brows were furrowed, and it was obvious that he didn't understand. He tried to reply in English: "What are you talking about?"
Miyamoto Musashi repeated: "The Great Wall..."
He looked around and seemed to feel something was wrong: "Here... the Great Wall is like the Great Wall. It doesn't look like the Great Wall."
Arthur spread his hands, indicating that he was powerless: "I don't understand you."
Just then, Kai walked over and looked at the foreign swordsman curiously.
Kai asked, "What are you doing at the Great Wall?"
Miyamoto Musashi asked in surprise: "Private words がわかるの? (Do you understand what I'm saying?)"
A glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes: "The Great Wall is a swordsman named Li Bai. (I went to the Great Wall to find a swordsman named Li Bai.)"
Kai shook his head and pointed to the west: "Then you are going in the wrong direction. The Great Wall is in the west."
"And this is Jixia, which belongs to the south."
"What?"
Miyamoto Musashi looked shocked: "I was lost for another three months..."
He looked around blankly, and his lost and confused look attracted the attention of the Star Team members.
Sun Bin said softly: "That person seems to have lost his way."
Master Lu Ban recognized him: "That is the swordsman from Fuso, Miyamoto Musashi."
"I have read about his deeds in the latest issue of the new publication of the power, 'Fuso Book'. He is a strong man with a sword."
Meng Qi asked curiously: "Uncle Ban, do you know him?"
Master Lu Ban nodded: “Yes, he is a legend in Fusang.”
Xi Shi couldn't help but sigh: "Swordsmen from Fusang? Many strong men from all over the continent are here today."
Meng Qi suddenly remembered something and said jokingly, "Yeah, I hope Yao doesn't embarrass us."
Before he finished speaking, a figure passed by, accompanied by a smell of alcohol.
Li Bai drunkenly said, "Excuse me."
Mengqi covered his nose and turned around in dissatisfaction, only to see a ragged man lying drunk on the steps.
He exclaimed, "Oh my God...how did this drunken homeless man get in?"
Before the complaints had died down, the stone gate slowly opened.
All eyes were instantly focused on the field, looking forward to witnessing the return of the players who had experienced the test of the "Dream in the Ring".
Meng Qi's voice suddenly cut through the noise of the crowd: "Someone is coming out!"
Xishi fixed her eyes on the two figures and shouted excitedly, "It's Jing... and Yao! I knew Yao could do it!"
However, Xishi's joy did not last long. Dongfang Jing grabbed Dongfang Yao and threw him to the ground. A burst of laughter suddenly rang out around them.
"Hahaha, he even lost his sword!"
“I can’t even stand up!”
In the field, Dongfang Jing stood proudly, while Dongfang Yao was half-kneeling on the ground in a miserable state.
It seems clear who is strong and who is weak.
The old man's steady voice came, "Well... the Dream in the Ring is over. Now we will present the trophy to the winner of the Return to the Void Dream Performance. She just needs to come up and take it."
"The one who presented the award to us this time is... Monarch Xuanyong."
On the long steps, Lord Xuanyong was waiting for the winner to come and receive the award. The crowd outside began to shout Jing's name.
Dongfang Jing turned and walked towards the long steps, and at this moment, Yao, unwilling to give up, suddenly jumped up and attacked her from behind. Jing raised her hand and knocked him to the ground easily.
Dongfang Jing said coldly: "What a scoundrel!"
Seeing this, the people outside the venue cursed Yao: "Scoundrel!"
Xishi couldn't help but retort loudly: "Shut up!!"
Sun Bin frowned: "The game isn't over yet..."
Master Lu Ban said affirmatively: "Yes. Both of them came out at the same time, and the winner has not yet been decided."
Meng Qi said anxiously: "Then we need a duel!"
Sun Bin interrupted worriedly: "But his sword is missing..."
At this moment, Mengqie thought quickly and noticed a rusty sword next to the drunk wandering warrior.
He quickly picked up the sword and threw it into the arena: "Yao!"
Dongfang Yao reached out to grab the sword, but Jing pointed the tip of the sword at his throat.
Dongfang Jing asked sarcastically, "Is this all you are capable of?"
Dongfang Yao's face was pale, his eyes were filled with unwillingness and confusion. Dongfang Jing frowned, feeling a little reluctant: "Take the sword and stand up. I'll give you another chance."
Dongfang Yao hesitated for a moment, and finally reached out to pick up the rotten sword on the ground, his eyes revealing an unprecedented determination: "But I was born not to shine. This is my sword! A rotten sword without light!"
He launched a desperate attack on the Oriental Mirror.
clang--
Dongfang Jing turned over lightly, holding the gorgeous sword in his left hand to block Yao's attack.
After blocking the attack, she felt that this gorgeous sword was not suitable for her, so she threw it back out of the field.
"Om~"
The sword pierced into the ground three inches below Miyamoto Musashi's crotch, making a buzzing sound that stunned the onlookers.
Arthur exclaimed: "Huh——"
Miyamoto Musashi shouted in shock: "びっくりして! 剣で片られるところでした..." (I was scared to death! I almost got cut...)
The fight in the arena continues.
Dongfang Yao launched attacks again and again, slashing sideways and making flank attacks. He was pushed back but rushed forward again, was knocked down but stood up again. His strength grew stronger and stronger, and a faint light began to emit from his body.
Dongfang Jing murmured in surprise: "The power of the stars?!"
Dongfang Jing was shocked and gradually felt overwhelmed.
When the two swords collided again, the long sword in Dongfang Jing's hand shattered with a loud bang. Dongfang Jing showed an expression of disbelief, as Dongfang Yao's sword was pointing directly at her throat.
There was silence all around, and then a tall figure walked down the long steps.
Ying Zheng's voice was particularly loud in the audience: "It's a very exciting duel!"
He continued: "Your spirit of never giving up in this game deserves praise!"
As he finished speaking, Lord Xuanyong handed the trophy to Dongfang Yao.
"Take it, it belongs to you." Ying Zheng announced.
Dongfang Yao tightly grasped the trophy, but he did not show any pride: "I won, but she did not lose either."
"Yao..."
Dongfang Jing stared at Dongfang Yao, as if he wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Ying Zheng.
"Well, your excellence really doesn't need to be distinguished by first or second."
Ying Zheng announced: "So I declare that you are all winners!"
Off the field, the crowd at Jixia was speechless for a moment, and then burst into warm cheers.
The old man congratulated loudly: "Congratulations to Team Star and Team Mirror! You are the winners of the Return to the Void Dream Performance!"
Zhuang Zhou and Mo Zi also echoed: "Congratulations..."
Xishi shouted excitedly: "Yeah...that's great!"
Sun Bin smiled and said: "This game is equivalent to a friendly match..."
Master Luban nodded in agreement: "Yao seems to have grown a lot."
Hua Mulan frowned and said, "Tied for first place... is that even possible?"
Lanling Wang said sarcastically: "I think this competition was already decided long ago."
He then added: "They seem to be siblings."
While everyone was chatting, Kai stared at the stone tablet gate.
"Why haven't you come out yet?" He flashed across the stands and stood in front of Zhuang Zhou.
"Sir, why hasn't Yuxi come out yet?" Kai asked anxiously.
Zhuang Zhou replied calmly: "He must have violently destroyed the illusion of the dream in the ring and was trapped inside. I will use the dream realm to pull him out..."
"Thank you, sage." Kai said gratefully.
Zhuang Zhou began to cast a spell: "Heaven and man are one!"
A stream of blue water poured out, wrapped around Yuxi and pulled him out of the dream ring.
He knelt on the ground shivering all over, but was quickly picked up by someone.
"You finally came out." Kai breathed a sigh of relief.
Yuxi raised her head and glanced at Kai, with a look of madness in her eyes.
"I want to go back... I want to go back..." Yuxi said hurriedly.
"Send me back!" he begged.
Kai asked in confusion: "Where are you going back to?"
"Send me back..." Yuxi almost cried: "System!!"
Ding——"The main task has not been completed, invalid request."
The system's calm response made Yuxi even crazier.
“Ahhhhh!!”
Yuxi couldn't help but wail.
Kai had never seen him lose his composure like this before, so he patted his back to comfort him: "What happened? Are you crying? Don't cry, calm down first!"
"She's dying! She's dying!"
Yuxi choked up and said, "I can't calm down..."
"What you see in there is an illusion, it's not real!" Kai tried to make him rational.
Yuxi was stunned, his tears still hanging on his cheeks: "What did you say...?"
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