Chapter 2805
Shi Tieqiao wishes for the rules to support him against Kai, as he is determined not to follow him and knows he can’t defeat him!
At this moment, all he wants is to gather some spirit coins so he can secure a place to stay and change his clothes!
“Is it really impossible for a lower realm cultivator to challenge a higher realm cultivator? What kind of rules are these?” Kai questioned.
“Indeed, the county lord of Jialing County established the rank system for each ring to prevent higher realm cultivators from bullying those in lower realms. However, it does not prohibit lower realm cultivators from challenging higher realm cultivators,” the Third Elder proclaimed loudly.
Upon hearing the Third Elder’s statement, the crowd erupted in conversation.
“It’s true I’ve never heard of this before, but I’ve never witnessed it either. Who in their right mind would enter a high realm ring to compete?”
“Isn’t there one right here? A second rank cultivator of the Harmony Realm daring to challenge a fifth rank cultivator of the same realm—doesn’t that seem like a death wish?”
“I really don’t get it. Is this person out of his mind?”
As the crowd murmured, Shi Tieqiao turned to the guards by the ring and asked, “Brothers, isn’t it against the rules for him to challenge a second-ranked cultivator in the South Ring?”
The guards, tasked with overseeing the ring and ensuring no illicit fighting occurred outside it, also served as judges. If rules were broken, they would swiftly intervene!
Just like with Gao Qijie, who had clearly landed outside the ring but attempted to rush back in to continue fighting Kai—he was halted by the guards just in time!
“This ……”
A few guards found themselves confused. The rank divisions were established to prevent high realm cultivators from bullying those of lower realms!
Such a scenario where a low realm challenger faced a high realm opponent had never occurred, leaving them uncertain if it violated any rules!
While the guards were unsure how to proceed, a middle-aged man dressed in a blue satin tunic approached.
Upon recognizing him, the guards immediately saluted, saying, “Lord Yan ……”
Lord Yan nodded in acknowledgment, then turned to Shi Tieqiao, stating, “Elder Shi, although this ring has rank restrictions, the rules are in place to prevent higher ranked cultivators from oppressing those of lower ranks!”
“In this case, today’s events do not constitute a breach of the rules; you are free to hold a normal competition ……”
After Lord Yan concluded, he scrutinized Kai, intrigued by how a second rank cultivator of the Harmony Realm had the audacity to challenge Shi Tieqiao, who was at the fifth rank of the same realm.
“Did you hear that? It’s not against the rules; we can fight ……” Kai declared with a cold smile!
Shi Tieqiao glared at Kai, his face turning a shade of fury, and finally scoffed, “Kai, I am a fifth-grade cultivator of the Harmonious Body realm. I won’t engage in a match with you—winning would only mean I’m bullying you. I’ll simply admit defeat!”
“But remember, our Flying Heaven Sect will not let this go, and you must share the three Heavenly Thunder Fruits you collected with me.”
As Shi Tieqiao’s words echoed, the crowd erupted in disbelief, all eyes on Kai!
They were not shocked by Shi Tieqiao’s admission of defeat but rather by the revelation that Kai possessed three Heavenly Thunder Fruits, which left them utterly astonished!
No one would dare to pick them so easily; the Heavenly Thunder Tree wielded the power of lightning, making it a daunting task to gather them!
Even Lord Yan’s expression shifted as he gazed at Kai in amazement, disbelief filling his eyes!
Kai felt the weight of the crowd’s curious stares; he understood that Shi Tieqiao had intended to make this declaration public!
It was a strategic move to ensure Kai gained everyone’s attention!