Chapter 50- Common enough

       

       

       Wow.. you'll hold it here ?

       

       Of course, what better place.. Anyone can attend, enemy or friend.. From anywhere far and wide..

       

       You'll need more representative officials from the sect... They are experienced handiling matters like this...

       

       Sure, elders, i'm sure you'll be able to help me on this subject..

       

       We'll bring in the equipment and the judges next week, Larchen... And, guards, lots of guards.. The spies

       and drama are bound to unfold..

       

       ....

       

       Alright ladies and gents, guests from distant lands, and not so distant.. Welcome to the opening of the competition. There

       were sme fireworks, and the entertainers took the scene..

       

       The competitors and the honor guards were perfectly lined up, each in their respective corners. They were quite a sight... 

       They really exhuded prestige.. 

       

       Alright, let the games begin...

       

       ...

       

       The judges were respected people from various lands... Some were selected among the tribes, some from the city, some from the sect,

       and some were neutral peoplle, respected by most... 

       

       By the holy book... What a grand competition.. a judge spoke.. He was dressed in religious clothes.. and looked like a bishop, but he

       was quite young looking, almost under age... There were  few snickers.

       

       Entire region's attention were in this place now.. Everyone who was important enough had come... Even the people from the landing force

       were among the crowd.

       

       The theme were kept common enough, for both the competitors and the services for the guests..

       

       ...

       

       Alright let the sparring begin..

       

       At one side there was a youth from middle lands... Her opponent were someone from an obscure sect...

       

       They went at it for a while.. It was pretty equally balanced..  Ah, the middle lands youth won... 

       

       Her opponent had a huge wound that appeared out of nowhere, it was gushing blood... 

       

       What happened ? Did she use a forbidden technique.. People were whispering.. Judge was at a lss but he declared the

       win for the lady...

       

       Ehm, young glady, could you explain what happened here.. otherwise, people would be suspicious ? One minute you are losing, and suddenly

       you won, your enemy with a serious wound.

       

       Ah, its my pupil, no need to explain anything to anyone... A grandma elder chimed in... I'll explain in her stead if there is anything to explain..

       

       People looked at her as if to say, go on...

       

       Grandma clear her throat, stood up, and took her pants off

       

       Blueugh.. no... the crowd was dismayed in disgust, to some it was a critical hit... my innocent youth.. people were rolling down from the stalls..

       

       Elder, explain what is this... What is your purpose here.. Some official shouted at her...

       

       The grandma spoke in some strange language, then a wound appeared on her body...

       

       Ah i see,  its a spell... Quickly help her out... Bring some alcohol.. 

       

       Well, what a fun competition, amongst some prominent people there were no doubt a few very heavy weights, most of them observed the

       situation with cool interest..

       

       Alright everyone don't ask anyone else to demonstrate their talents anymore, agreed ?

       

       There was quite a murmur from the crowd..

       

       The competition went on without incidents... 

       

       ..

       

       Look at those who advanced, its a very impressive list... 

       

       Please gather for the second round, a presenter declared.. 

       

       The next round's drawins were made randomly, so people in the same side could also face each.. This time it was two people from the tribes..

       They had serious expressions on their face..

       

       They stood there in silence until the sign were given..

       

       Ever image, one of the youth shouted. A stream like mirage appeared near his body.. The crowd reacted in amazement..

       

       ...So Larchen how did you manage to gather all these people here...

       

       Ah, the rewards of each round are extremely generous, what else..Larchen laughed.. And we made it clear our intention t welcome everyone...

       Actually the sect proposed it, otherwise i wouldn't dare to give these things out..       

       

       Cheer up, its not like you are paying it..

       

       It still hurts...

       

       The two were going at each, but it was a stalemate.. They weren't able to break their struggle decisively...

       

       Uh, what happens if they draw...

       

       Both eliminated with consolation prize... Its still a lot..  Medicines.. and quite a selection of items, they shouldn't be upset...

       

       Their pride would be wounded, if they just gave up.. These are cultivators after all.. I think they'll stay..

       

       Aha, one of the contestant have caught a weak point of the opponent, the latter was caught in an electric spell

       

       Oh, he's going to win... 

       

       Don't be so sure... none of them has reached to end of their capability yet..

       

       It seems these natives have brought strong young people here this time.. The elders and judges and prominent people were nonstop

       talking amongst themselves...

       

       He almost got him... That's an illegal move.... he should be penalized.

       

       Alright, the match ends here, thank you both, red one wins..

       

       Well, those were some fantastic moves.. a journalist looking type chimed in... I'll be damned, he was taking notes..