Without further ado, his body shifted and both fists and palms followed. His style was direct and efficient.

  BOOM!

  The qi exploded and the qi that could cover both heaven and earth came down like a wall of waves.

  His opponent’s dantian rocked and a stream of qi came out of him and turned into a wall of air, blocking in front of him. He then casually let Tai Wulang’s attack fall onto him.

  DONG!

  The two qi met and the noises sounded like steel rubbing against each other. His opponent didn’t even move an inch; in fact, even his qi was not affected at all.

  Tai Wulang turned pale all of a sudden. Not only wasn’t he able to touch the man, he couldn’t even make a wave in his qi. The gap in their ability was only too obvious!

  And that’s why it was said that the difference between mid-level and apex was enormous. Tai Wulang stopped with his attack and cupping his hand, said, “Very well, Brother. I concede.”


  “Ning Ji is the winner!”


  Such was another quick battle.

  “Xiao Xiao. This Tai Wulang was quite good. He knew himself well and knew when to be offensive or defensive. This is the kind of talent that we are looking for. He will be a good addition for us!” commented Mo Xuanzun.

  Cheng Xiao Xiao casted him a glance and smiled, “Isn’t that why you wanted to have the arena?”


  “That is exactly it!”


  “The next battle has started! This one is a pyromaniac!” shouted little Yuteng.

  Rows of rows of qi on the stage turned into rows and rows of fire. A fire dragon turned into a weapon and his opponent just stood in the middle of the burning fire, motionlessly letting the fire dragon surrounded him. In the end, the fire acted like it had encountered a cool front and had no effect at all.

  Finally, as neither one of them were able to take down the other, it was little Yuteng, who was very amused, directly send a message to Old Man Ying to have him accept both of them.

  From that point on, all sorts of techniques were shown on the stage. Battles after battles were fought. Some were left standing on the stage, others were tossed off the stage. All in all, the first time watching an arena was an eye-opening experience for Cheng Xiao Xiao.

  After an entire day, only about 60 ~ 70 individuals were able to fight in the arena and some were injured somewhat seriously, but everyone was happy.

  With the exception of the 45 winners of the battles, Cheng Xiao Xiao had Old Man Ying picked up 5 more from the losing pool that they were fond of. After a day, they were able to confirm the first 50 who would be taken on as guards. As for the other ones who were defeated in battles, Old Man Ying told them to return the next day, as they might still have a chance at becoming a guard.

  The 50 accepted candidates followed Old Man Ying into the courtyard of the inn and were finally able to meet with Cheng Xiao Xiao and Mo Xuanzun.

  Everybody looked surprised. They have all heard of Cheng Xiao Xiao and Mo Xuanzun in the past. Now that they have met them in person, they immediately felt that their new masters were extraordinary and their anticipation thickened!

  “You are all good and will become our first batch of guards; granted, there was still one more step to go. Once you have passed this last step, you will officially become the guards of the Count’s Residence! Said Cheng Xiao Xiao nonchalantly.

  Luo Yizheng, one of the oldest, cupped his hands and asked, “Miss, pray tell what next step do we need to pass?”


  “No rush. I have already had the inn prepared food for all of you. Why don’t we talk some more afterward?”


  “Yes, Miss!”


  Everybody looked at each other but finally cupped their hands in return.

  The innkeeper made Cheng Xiao Xiao’s order his priority. Even though they have dozens of people to feed, but everything was done within an hour.

  All of the ingredients came out of the dimension. Once these candidates realized that these food were mystical, they all started feasting heartily.