Starting as the young master of a medicine shop, he practiced swordsmanship for twenty years.

Chapter 288: Sit with me on both sides! As if I were here in person!

The next morning, a martial arts training ground in Tiandu was already bustling with activity.

In the center of the huge martial arts training ground, there is a large arena tightly surrounded by fences, with countless seats densely arranged around it.

Although the sky was just getting light, the venue was already full.

The crowd sat down in an orderly manner according to their designated seats.

At this time, the martial arts training ground was bustling with people, most of whom were dressed in gorgeous brocade clothes, showing off their identity and status.

Almost all the big and powerful forces of the Great Xia Dynasty gathered here, and even many court ministers were seated here. The atmosphere was warm and tense.

Among the crowd, discussions arose one after another.

"Master Huang, have you heard?"

A middle-aged man in a green robe whispered to the person next to him.

"What did you hear?" Sect Leader Huang frowned slightly. It was obvious that the other party's words had piqued his interest.

"It seems that the chief of the Tianli Division is not in charge of this martial arts competition." The middle-aged man lowered his voice with a hint of doubt in his tone.

"Oh?"

"That's strange."

Sect Leader Huang stroked his chin and said thoughtfully, "According to past conventions, the martial arts competition is always presided over by the head of the Tianli Division, one of the six major divisions."

"Why is it that this time, the martial arts competition was not only moved up, but the examiner was also replaced at the last minute?"

"Yeah yeah!"

Another old man in a purple robe next to him echoed, "However, we don't need to worry about these things."

"Anyway, our Qingyu Sect is determined to get the top 100 candidates in the Lingxu Land!"

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Huang smiled slightly, with a glimmer of confidence in his eyes.

"That's right, no matter who the examiner is."

"Our Cangshan Sect is determined to get a spot in the Lingxu Land!"

After saying that, Sect Leader Huang looked at the three disciples beside him. They were all between 28 and 29 years old, and their demeanor was particularly extraordinary!
The Cangshan Sect is located in Yusuzhou in the Eastern Region, and Sect Leader Huang has reached the pinnacle of internal energy.

Therefore, these disciples of his are the most outstanding disciples in the sect.

Each of them, under the age of 29, has already broken through to the Blood Refining Realm and is fully qualified to compete for the top rankings.

This is because all contestants participating in the martial arts competition must be under the age of 29.

Anyone who falsifies their age and physique will be severely punished by the Great Xia court.

In the mildest cases, one’s martial arts training will be abolished, and in the worst cases, one will be executed immediately, and the forces behind the person will also be held accountable.

"The Land of Spiritual Ruins!"

“What an unforgettable place it is!”

"What a shame. Even this Sect Leader could only barely make it into the top eighty-ninth place back then."

"You can only stay in Lingxu for five days."

"If you could give me more time, perhaps I could break through to the realm of martial arts grandmaster in my lifetime!"

The Lingxu land is filled with all kinds of extremely mysterious spiritual objects in heaven and earth.

Of course, danger and opportunity coexist, and there are some very strange ghosts in the Lingxu land.

To put it simply, it is equivalent to randomly entering a fantasy world, killing monsters and getting all kinds of rare treasures dropped!
However, such a magical place actually has a time limit.

The Lingxu Land opens once every ten years, but only for one year.

Therefore, this short period of one year has become a supreme opportunity that people all over the world are vying for.

However, there are only so many resources in Lingxu, and it is impossible to allow everyone in the world to enter at the same time.

If that happens, there won’t be enough points.

The first group of people who entered, in addition to the Daxia royal family, the eight major families and the five transcendent forces,
There are also candidates ranked 1-3 in the martial arts competition.

The duration is ten months!
The second batch of candidates will be 4-10 people, and the duration is 30 days!
The third batch consists of 11-20 people, who will enter the Lingxu area for 15 days.

The fourth batch is 21-50 people, who will enter the Lingxu area for 10 days.

The fifth batch is 51-100, who entered the Lingxu area for 5 days.

As for the group of people who went in first, if they don’t come out at the specified time, someone will naturally come to make you understand.

Who is the God of the Great Xia Dynasty?
When the Lingxu area is closed, all those who enter it will be expelled.

By that time, if anyone violates the stipulated time, you'd better have the strength to defeat everything.

Otherwise, you will have to wait for your neck to be wiped clean and for death!
As the daylight grew clearer, the atmosphere in the training grounds grew more tense.

Disciples from various major forces are gearing up to show their skills in the upcoming martial arts competition.

The result of this competition will determine who can enter the Lingxu area and gain unpredictable opportunities.

A thousand meters away from the martial arts training ground, a towering staircase stands tall.

The stairs are stacked one upon another, and each level is equipped with an exquisite desk covered with gorgeous brocade, which looks solemn and dignified.

These seats are arranged in order from low to high, which seems to be the official rank division of the officials in the court of Daxia.

The lowest level of the stairs has more densely packed seats, which are reserved for lower- and middle-ranking officials of the court.

As the stairs go higher, the number of seats decreases and the decorations on the tables become more luxurious.

At the top of the stairs, there stood three most conspicuous chairs, high above, overlooking the entire martial arts training ground.

These three chairs were prepared for the chief examiner and two deputy examiners of this martial arts competition.

The entire seat is made of precious and top-grade red sandalwood, carved with intricate black bird patterns, reflecting a faint luster.

Behind the seat hangs a black Xuanniao pattern of the Great Xia Dynasty, representing the image of the Great Xia Emperor.

At this time, before anyone had taken their seats on the stairs, many court officials were already busy making arrangements.

They carefully placed the tea sets, fruit plates and four treasures of the study to ensure everything was in order.

Everyone in the martial arts training ground would occasionally cast their gazes towards the towering staircase, their hearts filled with anticipation and awe.

They knew that when the chief examiner and deputy examiner took their seats, the martial arts competition would officially begin.

The outcome of this martial arts competition will determine the fate and future of countless people.

"It seems that the chief examiner and deputy examiner have not arrived yet."

Sect Leader Huang said in a low voice, with a hint of solemnity in his eyes.

"Yeah, but it's almost time."

The purple-robed old man nodded, his eyes sweeping over the three chairs at the top of the stairs, his tone filled with anticipation.

"I wonder which important figure will be the chief examiner of this martial arts competition?"

"To be able to make the head of the Tianli Division retreat behind the scenes, he must be someone very powerful."

Sect Leader Huang smiled slightly, a hint of meaning flashing in his eyes: "No matter who the examiner is, we just need to give it our all."

"A place in the Spiritual Ruins Land is our real goal."

The next moment, a sudden noise came from the entrance of the martial arts training ground, breaking the original silence.

Everyone's eyes turned to the direction where the sound came from.

A group of attendants in gorgeous official uniforms filed in and announced loudly, "The Left and Right Prime Ministers have arrived!"

This announcement exploded among all the major forces like thunder, instantly causing a huge uproar.

Almost every leader and elder of every major force, even the court officials who had been sitting in the audience seats for a long time, could not help but be stunned.

An expression of disbelief slowly appeared on everyone's face.

"what?"

"Are both the Left and Right Prime Ministers here?"

Sect Leader Huang stood up suddenly, his eyes filled with shock!
"This...how is this possible!"

The purple-robed old man standing by also widened his eyes, and the scabbard in his hand almost fell to the ground.

The entire training ground instantly became abuzz with discussions rising one after another: "Left and Right Prime Ministers appearing at the same time?"

"This martial arts competition, held every ten years, has never been this grand!" "Is there something special about this martial arts competition?"

"Or does the Great Xia court have something important to announce?"

"Even the Left and Right Prime Ministers of the dynasty are here in person. Could it be that they are the chief examiners this time?"

"Or is it that someone from the imperial palace has come in person to personally inquire about this martial arts competition?"

Everyone was filled with doubts and speculations, their eyes fixed on the entrance, waiting for the appearance of the two powerful figures.

Not long after, two figures, surrounded by a group of imperial guards, slowly walked into the martial arts training ground.

The man on the left was wearing a purple-gold black bird official robe, with a dignified face and a sharp gaze. He was none other than Chang Mingsheng, the left prime minister of the Great Xia Dynasty.

The person on the right was also wearing a purple-gold black bird official robe, with a very calm expression, and he was none other than the Right Prime Minister of Great Xia - Bi Zhengzhi!

As soon as the two appeared, the atmosphere in the entire training ground instantly became extremely solemn.

Whether it is the leaders of major forces or a group of court officials.

They all held their breath involuntarily, their hearts filled with awe.

"Lord Zuo Xiang!"

"Your Excellency!"

As the two approached, everyone in the martial arts training ground stood up and saluted, their voices uniform and appearing particularly solemn.

Zuo Xiangchang Mingsheng nodded slightly, glanced at everyone, and said lightly: "No need to be so polite!"

At this moment, a gentle smile appeared on the face of the right prime minister Bi Zhengzhi.

"You don't have to be polite."

"This Prime Minister and the Left Prime Minister have come here at the order of His Majesty to serve as temporary deputy examiners for this martial arts competition."

"Everyone, please take a seat!"

These short words penetrated the clamor with a strange power and spread throughout the entire training ground.
Even people sitting in the farthest corner can hear it clearly.

After hearing this, everyone took their seats!

The originally noisy martial arts training ground suddenly became quiet, and everyone's eyes were focused on these two powerful adults.

Although the words of Right Prime Minister Bi Zhengzhi were brief, they stirred up a huge wave in the hearts of everyone present.

By His Majesty's order!
Sect Leader Huang and the purple-robed old man looked at each other, and a hint of solemnity flashed in their eyes.

It seems that this competition is not just about competing for a spot in Lingxu.

Sect Leader Huang thought to himself.

The place where the Left Prime Minister and the Right Prime Minister of Great Xia can appear at the same time must have a profound meaning.

As Great Xia's Left Prime Minister Chang Mingsheng and Right Prime Minister Bi Zhengzhi took their seats, the atmosphere in the entire martial arts training ground reached its climax.

The atmosphere in the martial arts training ground grew increasingly quiet, and everyone's attention was focused on the top of the towering staircase - the empty examiner's seat.

At this moment, the seat became the center of the entire venue, attracting countless curious, awe-inspiring and even uneasy gazes.

"The Left Prime Minister and the Right Prime Minister have arrived, but the examiner's seat is still empty..." Sect Leader Huang muttered in a low voice, his brows furrowed, his eyes full of confusion.

"Yeah, who is this examiner?"

"I can actually get the Left and Right Prime Ministers to personally come down and sit with me!"

The purple-robed old man couldn't help but sigh in a low voice, with a hint of disbelief in his tone.

Not only them, but also the leaders, elders, and even court officials of all major forces in the entire martial arts training ground were all in uproar.

Left Prime Minister and Right Prime Minister!
He is the second most powerful person in the Great Xia Dynasty after the emperor, with all the power in the court and the country, second only to the emperor and above everyone else!

But now, these two powerful prime ministers can only sit in the vice-chairman seats, while the examiner's seat is still empty.

Who exactly is this examiner?

"Could it be... some important figure in the royal family?" someone speculated in a low voice.

Suddenly!

A sharp and piercing sound broke the silence of the training ground.

Everyone's attention was instantly drawn to a group of eunuchs dressed in the uniforms of the imperial palace eunuchs filing in.

The eunuch in the lead was the chief eunuch, whom Lu Xuan had met several times.

Leng Yuanjun!
Leng Yuanjun had a stern expression on his face, holding a dark black scroll in both hands, on which was carved an intricate black bird pattern.

The next moment, Leng Yuanjun shouted loudly:
"The imperial edict has arrived!"

As soon as these three words fell, everyone's expression instantly became extremely solemn.

Almost at the same time, everyone in the martial arts training ground knelt on one knee, lowered their heads, and respectfully welcomed the imperial edict of the Emperor of Daxia.

"We respectfully welcome Your Majesty!"

However, there were still six or seven people standing in the training ground, including the Left Prime Minister Chang Mingsheng and the Right Prime Minister Bi Zhengzhi.

As real people in the realm of the Divine Mansion, they do not need to perform the kneeling ceremony, they only need to bow.

"Today, our Great Xia Dynasty is prosperous, and martial arts are flourishing. We are selecting the best talents in the world."

"I have specially ordered Lu Xuan, the deputy chief of the Xuanniao Guard, to be the chief examiner of the martial arts competition. There is no need to ask for instructions on anything. It is as if I am here in person!"

"In this martial arts competition, anyone who enters the Lingxu area will be a pillar of our Great Xia. The court will surely reward them handsomely and bestow supreme honor upon them."

"I hope all of you talented people will go all out and live up to my expectations!"

"Appreciate this!"

After the imperial edict was read, Leng Yuanjun closed the scroll, glanced at the entire audience, and said calmly, "Everyone, please stand up."

In an instant, everyone present was deeply shocked!
No one had expected that the chief examiner of this martial arts competition would be...

It turned out to be the world-famous deputy chief of Xuanniao Guard, Lu Xuan!
There were also four large characters specially written by the current emperor, which shocked both the left prime minister Chang Mingsheng and the right prime minister Bi Zhengzhi.

If I were here in person!

this………

Your Majesty really values this Lu Xuan!

"what?"

Leng Yuanjun subconsciously let out a light "hmm", with a hint of doubt in his voice.

He followed everyone's gaze and looked towards the examiner's seat.

The indifferent expression on Leng Yuanjun's face suddenly froze in an instant.

"Where is Master Lu?"

He muttered to himself, frowning slightly, with a hint of barely perceptible surprise in his eyes.

This Lord Lu hasn't arrived yet!

Just when Leng Yuanjun didn't know what to do.

The imperial edict he held high was swept by a dark light in the blink of an eye.

The dim light was so fast that people couldn't catch it. Then, the imperial edict disappeared without any warning, leaving only an empty palm.

This sudden change caused the people around to gasp and look towards the examiner's seat.

I saw a very young man sitting there steadily.

He was dressed in a black brocade robe with dark flowing patterns on the brocade, showing his elegance.

Her long, dark hair was neatly tied behind her back, swaying gently in the breeze.

On that well-defined face, his sword-like eyebrows slanted into his temples, his eyes were as deep as the abyss, and he always exuded a calm and otherworldly temperament.

The imperial edict that Leng Yuanjun had just held was now held in the hands of this young man.

After Leng Yuanjun saw who was coming, his tense heart slowly relaxed.

He thought it was some blind bastard who dared to snatch the emperor's edict.

It turned out to be Master Lu!
"This boss announces the start of the martial arts competition!"

Without any delay, the first thing Lu Xuan did after sitting down was to announce the start of the martial arts competition.

Lu Xuan's short words were clearly heard by everyone!
(End of this chapter)