Martial Arts Crossover: It All Started with Hijacking Li Canghai

The drill ground was built to the west of the Xingqing Prefecture Palace, and twelve two-story viewing platforms had been erected around it.

In the very center, there was a three-zhang-long and three-zhang-wide bluestone arena.

Following the directions of the eunuch, the representatives of various delegations went to their assigned seats in order.

Helian Tieshu walked to the front of the arena and shouted in all directions.

"Distinguished guests, the rules for the martial arts test are as follows."

While speaking, his gaze involuntarily drifted towards Qin Han twice.

"His Highness the King of Qin is too skilled in martial arts. It would be unfair for him to personally take the stage, and it would also be easy to damage the dignity of the distinguished guests from various countries if a fight broke out."

It's a bit embarrassing to say this, but with those methods just now, who could possibly be a match for Qin Han?

"This martial arts test only allows the attendants or retainers of each family to participate. We will stop when we have made a move, and no one is allowed to die."

The seats below immediately erupted into chaos as several envoys began whispering among themselves.

Kublai Khan leaned back in his chair and breathed a sigh of relief, while the Golden Wheel Monk beside him secretly regulated his breathing.

Wu Yingxiong also breathed a sigh of relief; of all the skilled men he had brought with him, only Liu Dahong remained.

If we really have to let Qin Han take the stage, we might as well just declare the opponent the winner.

Zongzan turned his face with a smile and spoke to Kumārajīva beside him.

"Grand Preceptor, if that Qin fellow doesn't personally take the stage, there shouldn't be anyone else here who can stop you, right?"

Kumārajīva clasped his hands together, tilted his head slightly upward to look at the blue stone platform above, and did not respond to the question.

Qin Han sat in the very center of the viewing platform.

Wanwan leaned half her body against him, pried open the bright red lychee shell with her fingers, and put the white flesh directly to his mouth.

"Good brother, the Western Xia people are probably afraid that if you throw a tantrum, they'll tear the stage down along with you."

Qin Han opened his mouth and bit into the lychee.

"Ah, it just so happens that two people have come to my place."

The words fell.

Two people hurried over from a distance.

Leading the group was Yang Xiao, followed by Zhou Dian; both of them were covered in yellowish-brown mud and ash.

He had come all the way from Sichuan at breakneck speed, clearly indicating that he had important matters to report in person.

Yang Xiao clasped his hands together and raised them above his head.

"Your Highness, I have something important to report."

Qin Han waved his hand outwards.

Yang Xiao took two steps up the stone steps and leaned forward.

"The First Madam broke through to a higher realm not long ago."

Qin Han paused for a moment while chewing the lychee.

Li Canghai had been at the Grandmaster level for many years, so his breakthrough this time naturally made him a legendary Celestial.

Whether this Western Xia marriage contest is won or lost is insignificant compared to having a Celestial Realm expert wife in one's own household.

In the future, we can be more aggressive in dealing with some prestigious sects.

"Canghai's talent is indeed exceptional; I will remember this great gift."

Zhou Dian sincerely exclaimed with admiration, "Your Highness, you weren't there. When the First Madam broke through to the next realm, the entire Tianshan Mountain was in an uproar. All the wild birds and beasts in the forest at the foot of the mountain were shaken away by the true energy and disappeared without a trace."

Wanwan's heart was filled with emotion upon hearing this.

The Realm of Heaven and Man.

Also known as the unity of man and nature.

The true qi of a grandmaster is transformed into a higher-level true essence, allowing one to borrow the power of heaven and earth in every move.

Because her current master, Zhu Yuyan, is not a virgin, she has never been able to reach this level.

Shi Feixuan stood not far away and heard every word of what was said.

Cihang Jingzhai is said to be a secluded sect, but among the sect members, only the sect leader, Fan Qinghui, has truly cultivated to the realm of celestial beings.

Who exactly was Qin Han's first wife?

This wealth is so great that even if you put it alongside the major sects in the Central Plains that have existed for hundreds of years, you won't find many that can compare.

Helian Tieshu struck the gong to signal the start of the duel next to the arena.

Kumārajīva was the first to step onto the arena, his hands clasped together in front of him.

"This humble monk, Kumārajīva, wishes to exchange martial arts skills with everyone present."

Then they looked at the seats of the Dali delegation.

"Young Master Duan, I have heard that the One-Finger Divine Skill of the Duan family of Dali is quite formidable. May I ask my men to teach me a few moves today?"

Zhu Danchen stood up from his chair. He had said before that his master couldn't participate, so he would have to step up himself.

He only knows the first two moves of One Finger Divine Skill, and that's only because of his loyalty over the years.

I know my own limitations, but now that others are calling my name in front of so many people, backing down is definitely not an option.

He walked up the steps to the ring and clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"Then please enlighten me, venerable monk!"

Kumārajīva's lips curved slightly, and he made a flower-picking gesture with his right hand.

Using the Lesser Formless Skill, he imitated the Shaolin's Flicking Flower Finger, unleashing a surge of true qi and finger power.

Zhu Danchen was shocked. Before he could even use his One-Finger Divine Skill, he was struck hard in the chest.

His entire body flew backward several meters into the air, crashing directly onto the ground in the corner of the arena.

Duan Yu quickly ran over and grabbed his arm.

"Uncle Zhu, are you alright?"

Zhu Danchen's face turned slightly red, feeling truly ashamed, and he sat up firmly with Duan Yu's help.

"Your Highness, I'm sorry, I..."

Duan Yu wasn't one to fight, so he quickly reassured him, "It's alright, I was just here to go through the motions anyway. It's good that you're alright."

On the arena, Kumārajīva defeated several people in a row by imitating the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts.

The last man wielding the knife was thrown into the air and crashed into a wooden pillar, lying motionless on the ground with his eyes closed.

The two burly men beside Kublai Khan didn't last long either, as they were both swept onto the grass below the platform.

The Golden Wheel Monk's ten-level Dragon Elephant Prajna Skill could easily suppress the current Kumārajīva, but firstly, Kublai Khan did not ask him for help.

Secondly, he's just here to make a show of things; there's no need for him to participate in this kind of thing.

Zongzan downed his wine in one gulp, stood up, and said smugly, "The Imperial Preceptor is amazing. If we chase away all these nobodies, the Western Xia princess will have to come back to Tibet with me."

Kumārajīva withdrew the energy from his hands.

"This humble monk came up today hoping to witness the King of Qin's skillful maneuvers, but unfortunately, Your Highness, being of noble birth, cannot ascend the stage. Perhaps we could have one of your most accomplished advisors come up instead?"

Qin Han tilted his head and glanced at Kumārajīva on the stage. Are all monks this shameless?

He patted Yang Xiao on the shoulder twice.

"General Yang, it's better to arrive at the right time than to arrive early. Why don't you go up and exchange a few blows with this great monk?"

Yang Xiao naturally nodded in agreement. He was now enjoying a higher status because of Yang Buhui's integration into the Prince's mansion.

He had an official position and experience, and had already visited the Sutra Repository of Langhuan Villa.

He obtained the complete Qiankun Great Shift and Nine Yang Divine Skill.

Unfortunately, his talent was limited, and he wasn't very proficient in either of the two divine skills, but he thought it would be enough to deal with Kumārajīva.

Just as he received the order and was about to step forward, a figure suddenly darted out from below the arena.

They came from the Qing Dynasty's diplomatic mission.

This person was tall and thin, around forty or fifty years old, with fair skin, and had an air of otherworldly elegance.

He wore a Taoist crown inlaid with a piece of translucent white jade, carried a long sword on his back, and held a specially made whisk in his right hand.

Yang Xiao frowned as he looked at the figure in the Taoist robe, and quickly realized who it was.

"Your Highness, this man is a traitor to the Iron Sword Sect, the lecherous Master Yu Zhenzi."

Qin Han became interested; Wu Yingxiong had actually been hiding something like this?

On the stage, Yu Zhenzi cupped his hands in greeting: "I am Yu Zhenzi, a guest of the Prince of Pingxi's mansion, and I would also like to test my knowledge of the Seventy-Two Shaolin Arts of the National Preceptor Jiu."

P.S. It's been so hot lately, everyone please take precautions against heatstroke.