Rebirth: City Sovereign

Hearing that Ye Kai had taken the initiative to talk to him, Kagamiya Ryoma was not only stunned for a moment.    

    

The reason why Ye Kai asked that was mainly because Tianyi, the former Tianyi, had chased all the way to France and missed the final few rounds of the qualifying competition, the elimination round of the thirty-second round. As the instructor of the country, Kagamiya Ryoma should already have some understanding of the combat abilities of the various countries.    

    

Kagamiya Ryoma thought for a moment, then slowly said.    

    

This is the first time I have participated in the National War of Martial Arts as an instructor since I have been in closed-door training for seventy years. However, from what I have seen, the strongest participants this time around should still be around the same as the last year.    

    

"Is that so?"    

    

Ye Kai replied softly. This result was more or less what he had expected, after all, the National War of Martial Arts had been staged for dozens of years, and these nations led by the United States had already dominated the top four for a long time.    

    

"However, the Honorable Sword Immortal is not in the China area. In our [R] country's team area, what are your intentions?"    

    

It was not unreasonable for Kagamiya Ryoma to ask such a question. After all, there were no clear rules in National War of Martial Arts that prohibited participants from other nations from going to other countries, but basically no one would secretly go to other countries' resting areas.    

    

"I'm no longer a member of Chinese Team, is there a problem coming to you guys?"    

    

Ye Kai could be said to be the strongest fighting force in the China. When he heard rumors saying that Ye Kai had removed his position as the captain and left the Chinese Team, Kagamiya Ryoma scoffed at him. He did not believe that the Chinese Team would let such a peerless monster go.    

    

He never thought that Chinese Team would actually come in the form of four people.    

    

After being slightly shocked, Kagamiya Ryoma then laughed: "Honorable Sword Immortal, that means I don't have to worry, since there's no Honorable Sword Immortal left in the Chinese Team, I can be at ease on behalf of this competition."    

    

In Kagamiya Ryoma's eyes, no matter what, without Ye Kai's team of four, it would be difficult for them to fight against the five members that were meticulously selected by the R Nation's military.    

    

Ye Kai only chuckled. "No, you still have no chance of winning."    

    

Just then, the leader of the R Nation's Youth Training Team suddenly stood up, looking unconvinced.    

    

"Our batch is very strong as well. Senior Song Zhiyuan's resident sabre drawing technique is considered one of the best among the new generation in the country."    

    

Boom!    

    

Just as his voice fell, the little bird Song Zhiyuan was sent flying several tens of meters away by Lu Qingshan's cold profound energy palm and directly flew out of the arena. The two great blades in his hands were both frozen into two ice pillars and split into two.    

    

"Pudong."    

    

As Song Zhiyuan fell onto the grass, the old Heavenly Master announced the results of the first match.    

    

"Victory in the first Chinese Team!"    

    

With their captain at the head of the group, the few people from the R Nation's Youth Training Team all opened their eyes wide with a look of disbelief.    

    

"How is this possible!"    

    

"Senior Song Zhiyuan actually lost!"    

    

"It's fine. Even if it's like this, we still have a very powerful senior!"    

    

Boom!    

    

Accompanied by a loud bang, the tail was slapped on the right side of his face by Lu Qingshan, causing blood and teeth to splatter all over his face. After rolling on the ground for over ten meters, it suddenly bounced up, rolled its eyes, and fell on the ground without a sound.    

    

"Second battle of Chinese Team victorious!"    

    

"..." And the disciple of Yin-Yang Master Ashiya Haruaki, An Beiming … "    

    

Boom!    

    

Before the captain of the Youth Training Team of the country could finish speaking, the monk An Bai Ming, who was dressed in the Yin-Yang Master attire, sputtered white foam as he flew a few dozen meters away. He did not even have the time to summon a God of Subjugation before he was defeated.    

    

Looking at the speechless Kagamiya Ryoma and the Youth Training Team Captain who were no longer able to say anything, Ye Kai shook his head and laughed, then patted Kagamiya Ryoma's shoulder.    

    

"Let's do our best after four years."    

    

After saying that, Ye Kai left the dumbstruck Kagamiya Ryoma behind. With a light tap of his feet, his figure instantly disappeared.    

    

In the American team's resting area, several home team members were seated. They had already confirmed that they were in the top eight, but after the match ended, they didn't leave the audience seats. Instead, they sat there and watched the match between Chinese Team and the R team.    

    

Surprisingly, just like Chinese Team, they only came with four people today. This wasn't like the U.S. team or Chinese Team, where there were people who left during the journey, but rather, their captain had never come to Norway and went to the venue of the finals early.    

    

William sat in his position, frowned as he looked at Lu Qingshan, and slowly said: "This Chinese's Ice Arts is extremely tyrannical, and is not simple. It requires special attention."    

    

Habock reclined on his position, with his legs in front of him, he played with the blade in his hand, and revealed a disdainful smile: "Really? I think that's it. " Then he reached out with his other hand and patted the back of his companion who was sitting beside him.    

    

"Yuki, what is the odds of this guy's Ice Arts winning compared to yours?"    

    

The blue-eyed American man called Yuki glanced at Lu Qingshan standing on stage, and snorted disdainfully.    

    

"You don't trust me? In terms of attainments in Ice Arts, I have long dominated America, and no one can compare to me. This guy is not bad, but he is still not qualified to be compared to me. "    

    

Habock grinned widely and laughed: "Haha, I think so too."    

    

William stared fixedly at Lu Qingshan who was in the arena, and shook his head: "It's better to be cautious, I've already investigated him. It is not only this Lu Qingshan's people, the background of the five people from China are not small as well. This year's Chinese Team is very likely to be the strongest session of the National War of Martial Arts for the past few decades. "    

    

A look of disdain surfaced on Habock's face: "You're thinking too much, William, other than their captain, these people, no matter what, are still just some small fry. It's a pity that their captain already left the competition early, otherwise this Chinese Team might have been a little interesting. "    

    

William replied simply: "I hope so."    

    

"The match between Chinese Team and the National Team is over, Chinese Team wins!"    

    

As the fifth member of the r Nation team was sent flying by Lu Qingshan's palm, the referee, a Heavenly Master, seated on a stone pillar, announced loudly the results of the final sixteen finals.    

    

Lu Qingshan's hands emitted an ice-cold aura as he stood alone in the middle of the stage that was slightly higher, and looked around at the various participants.    

    

Today was the last day of the final sixteen. The teams that had already entered the top eight were extremely concerned about the results of the competition. After all, the victor of the competition was most likely going to be their next competitor.    

    

Lu Qingshan looked over, the American team, British Team, Russian team, a few veteran strong team members were all standing outside the competition, observing him.    

    

Lu Qingshan revealed a cold smile, his hands suddenly converging all the Spiritual Strength s, following that, his entire body erupted into a burst of violent ice-cold Qi, which covered the several hundred square metres of the competition grounds with a thick layer of ice crystals.    

    

Seeing Lu Qingshan's sudden action, the audience instantly became restless.    

    

Habock had originally planned to get up and leave. Seeing Lu Qingshan like this, he immediately whistled, causing William to crease his eyebrows slightly. The other countries' members all sat in their own resting areas and discussed in low voices.    

    

After everyone noticed him, Lu Qingshan spoke out from his dantian with words that everyone present could hear.    

    

"All the teams that have entered the top eight, listen up."    

    

"Whether it's the British Team, the Russian team, or the United States team that's the champion in many fields."    

    

"In the competition that is going to follow, my Chinese Team will defeat all of you. This year's champion will definitely belong to me!"    

    

The ruckus in the hall reached its peak in an instant, reaching a deafening degree.    

    

"This year, Chinese Team sure has guts. They even dare to say such harsh words!"    

    

"When I see the top eight, I'll be instantly slapped in the face and run home."    

    

"Haha, I think so too!"    

    

"Pfft hahaha!"    

    

Habock let out a teasing laugh and jumped up from his seat. He kept the knife back into his waist, shook his head and laughed as he walked out of the competition grounds. William, Yuki and the others also stood up from their seats and left the competition grounds.    

    

Miao Ya'er sat in the resting area, looking at how Lu Qingshan talked so arrogantly, his face full of worry. She clenched his hands into fists and placed them on his knees, looking around at the people around his nervously.    

    

With regards to Lu Qingshan's actions, Zhang Fann and Ye Lee did not express any dissatisfaction.    

    

But at this time, a familiar Spiritual Strength appeared in Miao Ya'er's mind.    

    

"Come find me on the roof of the hotel later."