The Dragon-Tiger Supremacy organizers were extremely efficient. In just a few days, the competition venue rose from the ground.
The spectator stands were divided into many tiers: there were sections for ordinary martial artists to watch, sections for families and sects, and VIP areas for participating sect leaders.
With Jun Changxiao’s identity as sect master, he was definitely a VIP guest.
At the same time.
In the nine great states’ prefectural cities, Image Projection Arrays were successively erected.
This was an extremely expensive major project, because each array required a large number of array masters working together to establish.
Of course.
Cities that set up Image Projection Arrays had to pay broadcast fees to the organizers.
This kind of live broadcast for each Dragon-Tiger Supremacy was quite a good source of income.
Jun Changxiao stood in the courtyard, looking at the massive Image Projection Array, and said, “If we could get naming sponsorship and put up recruitment advertisements for my Eternal Sect, we’d definitely attract quite a few applicants.”
This idea was very Earth-like.
Unfortunately, such grand events didn’t allow advertisements. Otherwise, inserting an ad after each match would definitely be annoying.
“Sect Master Jun.”
Tang Ren walked in and said in surprise, “Today is registration day. Why haven’t you set out yet?”
Actually, several months ago, Yi Tianxing had already registered the Eternal Sect. Now with the competition imminent, the organizers naturally needed to verify whether participating sects had arrived.
“No rush, no rush.”
Jun Changxiao said, “There will definitely be crowds now. Let’s wait a bit longer.”
“The person in charge of registration happens to be someone I know,” Tang Ren said. “I can arrange for Sect Master Jun to register without waiting in line.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Then let’s go.”
…
The registration checkpoint was located at the newly constructed battle arena.
At this moment, many sect leaders had already gathered here, waiting in order for the organizers’ verification.
“Isn’t this Elder Li? It’s been quite a while.”
“Sect Master Song’s cultivation has become even more profound!”
Leaders from various sects inevitably encountered acquaintances, so they enthusiastically chatted.
Before long.
Tang Ren brought Jun Changxiao to the registration area, then entered a temporarily erected tent.
Inside were quite a few people, all here to cut in line for verification.
“This…”
Tang Ren felt somewhat awkward.
He had thought he could use his connections to help Sect Master Jun pass verification early, but hadn’t expected so many sects to be using connections.
“Isn’t this Second Young Master Tang of the Tang Family?” a young man said with a smile.
Standing beside him were two elderly men emanating profound auras.
They were elders from the Golden Brilliance Holy Sect participating in the Dragon-Tiger Supremacy. Since they weren’t from Middle Reverence State, they had specifically sought out a legitimate descendant of the Yan Family to use connections, hoping to pass verification faster.
“Young Master Yan.”
Tang Ren’s smile didn’t reach his eyes.
The Yan Family was a martial family within the Imperial Capital with powerful strength.
This Young Master Yan always looked down on legitimate descendants from merchant families and enjoyed making snide remarks.
If it weren’t for the fact they both lived in the city and constantly ran into each other, Tang Ren really couldn’t be bothered with him.
“Second Young Master Tang.”
Young Master Yan smiled and said, “Who is this?”
“A friend of mine,” Tang Ren said flatly.
“Oh?”
Young Master Yan smiled and said, “Second Young Master Tang brought him here. Could he also be a senior member from some sect participating in the Dragon-Tiger Supremacy?”
Jun Changxiao said, “Correct.”
The two Golden Brilliance Holy Sect elders behind him heard this and their gazes immediately filled with astonishment.
This young man was at most twenty years old—could he be a senior member of some sect?
“Which sect does your excellency hail from?” Young Master Yan said.
Jun Changxiao said, “You’re not qualified to know. If you want to ask, your family’s senior should come in person.”
From their brief exchange, he could tell Young Master Yan was somewhat arrogant with mockery in his words—quite an irritating fellow.
The best way to deal with this type was simple: don’t waste words, just put him in his place.
I’m not qualified?
The proud Young Master Yan’s eyes immediately ignited with anger.
“This friend.”
An elder from the Golden Brilliance Holy Sect said indifferently, “I wonder if this old one is qualified to know?”
“Who are you?”
“Elder Duan Zishou of the second-rate Golden Brilliance Holy Sect.”
“Barely qualified.”
Barely? Qualified?
Duan Zishou’s face darkened as he said coldly, “This young friend is quite arrogant. I wonder which great sect you’re from?”
“Not that great.”
Jun Changxiao shrugged and said, “Just a small little Eternal Sect.”
Eternal Sect?
Duan Zishou exclaimed, “You’re Jun Changxiao!”
Swoosh!
Jun Changxiao opened his folding fan and said, “Correct, it is Jun here.”
The fan had no decorative embellishments, only four characters written on it—Dashingly Handsome.
Without a doubt.
This was something Sect Master Jun had prepared himself.
Usually stored in his spatial ring, he’d take it out to show off when idle.
The martial artists present saw the four characters on the fan and immediately felt the urge to beat him up.
“So it’s Sect Master Jun.”
Duan Zishou laughed coldly and said, “My apologies, my apologies.”
The Golden Brilliance Holy Sect was from East Hao State. Some time ago, when the Eternal Sect went to challenge the Lily Holy Sect and brutally defeated disciples from various sects there, many forces held grudges.
Young Master Yan said disdainfully, “I thought it was some important figure, but it’s just the sect master of a fifth-rate sect.”
He had definitely heard of the Eternal Sect.
Undeniably, it had accomplished many remarkable things recently.
But among the sects participating in this Dragon-Tiger Supremacy were no shortage of first and second-rate ones, completely capable of crushing this upstart sect.
Like the Golden Brilliance Holy Sect.
Their overall strength was stronger than the Lily Holy Sect.
When they asked for his help, they were still polite. Where did the master of a fifth-rate sect get the courage to think he wasn’t qualified to know which sect he came from?
“Next.”
Just then, the elderly man sitting in the tent called out.
Young Master Yan glanced coldly at Jun Changxiao, then took the two Golden Brilliance Holy Sect elders forward for verification.
“Sect Master Jun.”
After passing verification, Duan Zishou passed by and said in a low voice, “You’d better pray you don’t encounter my Golden Brilliance Holy Sect in the first round.”
“Oh.” Jun Changxiao responded with a single sound.
Duan Zishou flicked his sleeve and departed.
When Young Master Yan passed by, he also deliberately stopped.
He looked at Jun Changxiao, then at Young Master Tang, and shook his head, saying, “The friends First Young Master Tang associates with are all from first and second-rate sects, yet Second Young Master Tang mixes with this kind of sect. There’s truly no comparison.”
“Young Master Yan.”
Tang Ren smiled and said, “My affairs don’t need your concern.”
As someone who worked hard in the business world, he naturally wouldn’t become emotional easily.
“Jun Changxiao.”
Young Master Yan said indifferently, “I hope you can maintain this arrogance and pride all the way to the end of the Dragon-Tiger Supremacy, and I hope you can leave in high spirits rather than slinking away with your disciples in disgrace.”
Jun Changxiao said, “This seat won’t disappoint Young Master Yan. I’ll definitely persist to the end and definitely leave in high spirits.”
Hmph.
Young Master Yan laughed coldly, then turned and left.
“Young Master Tang.”
Jun Changxiao touched his nose and said, “That guy is quite irritating.”
Tang Ren said, “Sect Master Jun doesn’t need to pay him any mind.”
Before long, it was Jun Changxiao’s turn. He went forward and reported the sect’s identifying token and disciple roster.
“Now we just wait for the Dragon-Tiger Supremacy in a few days.”
After returning to the residence, Jun Changxiao continued studying intelligence on the various sects, specifically looking up the Golden Brilliance Holy Sect. Seeing they belonged to East Hao State, he understood why they were sarcastic toward him.
Sigh.
Taking Xiao Zuiji to challenge the Lily Holy Sect had basically offended all the sects in that state.
…
A few days later.
The Dragon-Tiger Supremacy venue was decorated with lanterns and streamers, bustling with excitement.
On the well-connected streets, countless martial artists surged in like a flood.
Today was the opening day of the Dragon-Tiger Supremacy.
Jun Changxiao specifically changed into presentable clothes and, walking with an outward gait, led his disciples swaggering toward the venue.
“Sect Master.”
Su Xiaomo had sharp eyes and pointed ahead, saying, “People from the Wondrous Flower Palace are here too!”
Jun Changxiao looked toward the sea of people and immediately saw Xi Jingxuan being supported by Li’er. He shook his head and said, “It seems the Pure Heart Sacred Lotus didn’t cure her eye condition.”