The imperial palace is undoubtedly not the most desirable holy land for ordinary people. It is full of powerful people, and any guard you take out is at the level of a five-element martial artist. This kind of strength cannot be said to be lacking.
If you see a group of guards patrolling the imperial capital, it is undoubtedly not the most eye-catching sight. The majestic look is simply enviable to others.
But ordinary people can only see this superficial scene. How can those mediocre people understand the depth of the palace.
Since ancient times, there has been a saying that "once you enter the palace, it is as deep as the sea." People outside the palace yearn for the luxurious life inside, while people inside the palace yearn for the free life outside.
As soon as you enter the palace, you are giving everything to others, and there is no room for resistance, especially people from the royal family.
Members of the royal family have been charged with the mission of revitalizing the royal family since they were born. Every member of the royal family is born a victim of politics. No matter who they are, they cannot change this fact.
Just like Murong Ziying, she was once young and vigorous, but she also had ambitions and didn't want to stick to the rules and break this so-called cursed mission. But the result? She still couldn't beat the sky and fate.
Everything has wiped away all her edges and corners, leaving only obedience, and this will also accompany her.
Xiao Xiao also saw Murong Ziying's sadness, so she didn't want to become the second Murong Ziying. Others couldn't change their destiny, but she didn't believe it. She would go against heaven, do what she liked, and control her own life.
everything.
Maybe you will have to pay a certain price, but if you want to get everything in this world, you must pay for it, and this will never change.
Xiao Yu, who had been in the palace for two days, spent almost every day with Xiao Xiao's company. In the process, Xiao Yu also felt how tiring it was to live in the palace.
In the past two days, the three princes who were pursuing Xiao Xiao, as well as the young masters of the Tianwu Dynasty, lined up to get closer to Xiao Xiao, but they were all rejected by Xiao Xiao. In this way, Xiao Yu naturally
He became a thorn in the side of those people.
Those princes and young masters were eager for the ring competition to come as soon as possible, so that they could ravage Xiao Yu in the ring and let Xiao Xiao know that Xiao Yu was just a clown and could not reach the level of elegance at all.
Xiao Yu is naturally very clear about the thoughts of those princes and young masters, but he is not too worried. With his current strength, as long as the royal family does not interfere, it is no longer a big problem for him to take first place.
Now that two days have passed, the news about the competition in the ring has already spread throughout the entire imperial capital. Everyone wants to see how many tricks the person who hugged the little princess on the street had.
In order to be able to see the competition site more clearly, there were people waiting around the arena as early as the first day, for fear that they would be too far away on the day of the competition and not be able to see the most exciting scenes.
In the palace, in Murong Xiong's study, Tian Lao and Tian Yan stood respectfully in front of Murong Xiong. Murong Xiong put down his pen and said calmly: "Tomorrow is the competition. Who do you think can win the first place this time?"
Tian Lao and Tian Yan looked at each other and Tian Lao said: "If we look at the superficial strength, it is obvious that Prince Ma Xiao of the Tianlan Dynasty and Prince Cheng Feng of the Wufeng Dynasty have a greater chance of winning."
Murong Xiong nodded and said: "The Tianlan Dynasty and the Wufeng Dynasty have always been friendly with our Tianwu Dynasty, but the relationship between the Tianmo Dynasty and my Tianwu Dynasty is subtle, so if there is a marriage, the Tianlan Dynasty and the Wufeng Dynasty are the best choices."
"Your Majesty is wise." Tian Yan said respectfully: "Among the few people participating in the competition, the final winner must be among the two of them."
Murong Xiong glanced at Tian Lao and said, "What do you think Xiao Yu's chances of winning are?"
Tianlao's expression changed slightly. Although Tianlao's expression could not be seen, the subtle changes in Tianlao's body were already visible to Murong Xiong.
"Xiao Yu's current strength is only at the peak of the Nine Yuan Martial Arts Master, but since he dares to accept this competition, he must have some trump cards. The final result is hard to say," Tianlao said lightly.
"Tian Yan, what do you think?" Murong Xiong asked again.
Tian Yan said: "No matter how many trump cards he has, he can't make up the difference. Maybe he will lose in the first game."
Tian Lao glanced at Tian Yan. He didn't quite agree with Tian Yan's words. Back then in Dragon Blood City, Xiao Yu jumped over the rank and killed Huang Batian. Although he had used external force, it was still a bit amazing.
ah.
Now, although Xiao Yu seems to be the weakest on the surface, he still cannot jump to conclusions.
When Murong Xiong heard this, he laughed and said: "Okay, what I want is that Xiao Yu loses in the first game, so in the first game, Xiao Yu must fight against Ma Xiao or Cheng Feng."
When Tianlao heard this, his expression changed slightly. Ma Xiao and Cheng Feng both had eight-yuan martial arts strength. Even if Xiao Yu had made rapid progress these days, there was still a huge difference.
This battle will definitely be a fierce battle for Xiao Yu.
The next day, when the first ray of sunshine shines on this land, it is announced that the competition is about to begin.
In the room, Xiao Yu sat cross-legged on the bed. After a while, he slowly opened his eyes. Last night he practiced in the ancient jade space all night. Although he had just broken through, with Xiao Yu's "Divine Seal"
"Jue" plus the extremely pure Wu Yuan in the ancient jade space, Xiao Yu's practice in one night can be compared to what others can do in a month.
Under such favorable conditions, it is really difficult not to make rapid progress in strength.
Xiao Yu looked at the ray of sunshine in the room, with a faint smile on his face, "It's the third day, I wonder who my first opponent is?"
Xiao Hun said: "Among those princes and young masters, most of them are at the level of seven-yuan martial spirits, and the strongest ones are the two eight-yuan martial spirits. However, they do not pose much of a threat to you now."
Xiao Yu took a deep breath. He was indeed a man of profound knowledge. At such an age, he had reached the level of a seven-yuan martial spirit. Especially Xiao Xiao, who had only been in the royal family for a year and had already reached the level of a four-yuan martial spirit.
And Xiao Yu has suffered so much and practiced hard, and now he is only at the Dual Martial Spirit level, which is really incomparable.
Even so, the orangutan that Xiao Yu experienced was far from comparable to those princes and young masters who grew up in a greenhouse.
Sometimes, combat experience is far more reliable than strength.
Xiao Yu snorted coldly and said: "The biggest threat is not them, but the royal family. This battle is not only a competition, but also proof. I want them to know that those so-called princes and young masters are nothing more than that."
Xiao Hun smiled faintly and said: "Then use your strength to scare them."
Xiao Yu smiled, and just as he was about to go out, there was a knock on the door, "Brother Xiao Yu, are you up?"
Xiao Yu opened the door. When Xiao Xiao saw Xiao Yu, he took Xiao Yu's arm and said affectionately: "Brother Xiao Yu, there is a competition today. Are you nervous?"
Xiao Yu scratched the bridge of Xiao Xiao's nose and said with a fake look on his face: "Today's opponent is very strong. If not, he might be killed on the spot."
Xiao Xiao pouted and snorted coldly: "I don't think any of them dares, otherwise I will peel them off."
Xiao Yu felt ashamed and thought to himself that this girl is really cruel.
Along the way, the two walked toward the main hall talking and laughing. Everyone saw it and sighed in their hearts.
At the entrance of the main hall, Murong Yu, Situ Wu and several other young masters happened to come over. When they saw Xiao Yu, they all sneered.
Situ Wu sneered and walked to Xiao Yu's side, saying disdainfully: "It's still too late to regret now. Don't get scared and beg for mercy when you get to the ring, haha..."
"Situ Wu, what did you say? You should be the one begging for mercy in fear, right?" Xiao Xiao stood up angrily and said unceremoniously.
Situ Wu was stunned. Seeing Xiao Xiao yelling at him so much for Xiao Yu, he felt even more angry, and all this was going to be vented on Xiao Yu.
"Then we'll just wait and see." Situ Wu snorted coldly, flicked his sleeves and walked into the hall.
The other young masters also snorted and followed. However, Murong Yu smiled, glanced at Xiao Xiao, and then said to Xiao Yu: "Brother Xiao Yu, take care in the ring."
"Brother, brother Xiao Yu will not lose to those guys." Xiao Xiao said dissatisfied.
Murong Yu smiled and patted Xiao Xiao's shoulder and said, "Yes, yes, your brother Xiao Yu is the most powerful. Okay, let's go in."
Xiao Xiao pouted, but smiled on his face. He still had a good impression of this elder brother.
The three of them walked into the main hall. At this moment, everyone in the main hall had arrived. Murong Yu, Xiao Xiao, and Xiao Yu saw Murong Xiong salute and stood in their seats.
Xiao Yu stood still and felt that everyone's eyes were on him, especially those of his competitors, whose eyes were not poisonous. When Xiao Yu saw this, he couldn't help but secretly smiled bitterly.
Murong Xiong glanced at everyone, his eyes stayed on Xiao Yu for a moment, and then said: "Everyone, today is the deadline for the competition. Before the competition, for the sake of fairness, the opponent will be determined by drawing lots. Do you have any opinions?"
"Your Majesty is wise." Everyone said flatteringly.
Murong Xiong nodded and said: "Okay, let's start drawing lots for the contestants." As Murong Xiong spoke, he motioned to a guard to take out eight wooden cards.
"There are a total of eight numbers on these eight wooden cards. When you draw number one, you will compete with number eight, and so on. So for the sake of fairness, let Xiao Yu draw first." Murong Xiong said.
Xiao Yu was shocked, and everyone else present also looked at Xiao Yu with disdain in their expressions, but only Murong Xiong and the two princes had a faint sneer on their lips.
Xiao Yu stood up, saluted Murong Xiong, then looked at the eight wooden plaques, took one without hesitation, and then raised it for everyone to see.
"No. 3." The guard's voice echoed throughout the hall.
Xiao Yu stood at his position, and Murong Xiong immediately said: "Three princes have come from afar, so they should be polite. Next, let's ask the three princes to draw lots."
While talking, two of the three princes sitting there glanced at Xiao Yu intentionally or unintentionally, then stood up and drew a number.
"Prince Tianlan, No. 6, Prince Wufeng, No. 8, Prince Tianmo No. 2." The guard read out.
After hearing this result, everyone kept looking at Prince Tianlan and Xiao Yu. According to the regulations, Xiao Yu and Prince Tianlan competed in a group.
Prince Tianlan's strength was much higher than that of Xiao Yu, and everyone couldn't help but sneered. This was Xiao Yu's first game and he would definitely lose, and the defeat would be ugly.
Tianlan Prince Ma Xiao glanced at Xiao Yu, with a smile on his face, and said: "What a coincidence, this is all God's will. Sometimes, people just need to be self-aware."
Xiao Yu looked calm and smiled lightly: "I am really lucky to meet the prince in the first scene. Please don't hold back."
Listening to Xiao Yu's arrogant words, Ma Xiao snorted coldly, gritted his teeth and said: "Don't worry, I will do my best."