Abundant Martial Arts Virtue
Chapter 505 - 393: Cheering for You!

Chapter 505: Chapter 393: Cheering for You!

A complete set of armor.

Healing potion.

Two rows of Guardian of the Human-shaped Puppets.

And—

A pair of shackles.

"Arian," the Chairman, his head full of white hair, looked amiable, yet his words carried an irresistible authority:

"Now you’re one of us, but you’ve always despised us."

"I wouldn’t say I have despised you so much as you have been afraid of me," Wu Xiaode said with a smile.

"Afraid of you?" The Chairman glanced back.

The other twelve elders showed expressions of mocking, disdain, or uncontrollable sneers.

Wu Xiaode glanced at the shackles.

Two rows of ice crystal characters emerged:

"Soul Shackles."

"With fifteen layers of supreme prohibitions, those locked in these shackles will become irreversibly enslaved."

Wu Xiaode’s face remained calm as he said softly:

"I see your fear, you’re afraid that a newcomer like me would usurp your power, afraid that I would destroy your rule."

The Chairman shrugged with a tone of pity:

"Listen, young man, I’m giving you one last chance."

"If you put on these shackles, then I will rest easy allowing you to fight. All the equipment, potions, and even the Guardian of the Human-shaped Puppets could be yours."

"Besides—"

"It’s just a pair of shackles. Wouldn’t you put them on to give us old folks some face?"

Wu Xiaode shook his head and walked aside.

It was indeed a brilliant move.

To absorb himself into the council of elders, thus forcing him into combat to the death.

In the battle of life and death, he not only had to face the enemies from the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association but also the thirteen elders of his own side.

—An entire world of enemies.

Even being part of the Destruction Council’s elders, they would consider this as an almost fail-proof method.

However—

He had prepared a countermeasure.

It was time to see who would have the last laugh!

The Chairman slowly stood up from his seat, his tone reverting to indifference:

"Oh Arian, naivety comes with a price."

Wu Xiaode crossed his arms, looking out at the scenery through the large glass window.

The main world of the Destruction Council was incredibly prosperous.

Countless professionals worked and struggled here for the Council.

But how many dare to defy the elders?

"Actually, to be honest, I originally had no grievances against you. You are the decision-makers of the association, and sometimes you make oversights, which I usually don’t take to heart," Wu Xiaode continued:

"But just because I can fight, you have to try to kill me, dooming the Council to destruction."

"Hmm? What do you mean by that?" the Chairman asked.

"Is it really okay to casually kill those who risk their lives for you? What if someone decides to go down with you?"

"I know you think there won’t be such a person, but what if there is?"

"Don’t you think—"

"Such an organizational structure, such a way of doing things, would spell the end for you and your families?"

Wu Xiaode said earnestly.

After a moment of silence, the Chairman shook his head, "Baseless babble."

At that moment, time was up.

The Book of Destruction Laws suddenly appeared in the hall, emitting a somber and majestic voice:

"All members of the council of elders prepare!"

"Countdown five seconds."

"Begin the battle of life and death!"

"Teleportation—"

In an instant, everyone vanished from their places.

...

The Human Emperor’s Secret Realm.

Wu Xiaode and the thirteen elders of Destruction appeared together.

Surveying their surroundings, they found themselves in a grand and empty city.

The people from the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association were also teleported, appearing directly on the street opposite them.

Both sides watched each other warily for a while.

The Association president in the golden robe suddenly made a move, releasing a globe of magic.

But the magic just vanished.

A magnificent voice followed:

"The rules have not been announced, no fighting is allowed."

The next second.

In the middle of the empty square stood a colossal statue.

This statue, like a Divine Demon, had one head with four completely different faces, stood upon auspicious clouds, and was surrounded by Divine Light.

"Welcome."

The statue spoke.

Its four faces kept revolving, constantly displaying twenty-seven kinds of emotions belonging to living beings, gazing at the ones before it with its eyes.

Its presence emitted an overbearing power that one couldn’t resist—

Yet, its body alternated between illusion and solidity, as if it didn’t exist at all.

"Heroic Spirit!"

A shock ran through everyone’s hearts.

The Divine Demon statue voiced a sound that shook heaven and earth:

"Ladies and gentlemen, you may call me Rong. Now, please choose your leaders first."

"Me."

Wu Xiaode and the Chairman spoke in unison.

Opposite them, the powerful members of the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association showed puzzled expressions.

—What’s going on? Is the Destruction Council heading into a life-and-death battle without even deciding on a leader?

The Divine Demon statue looked down at the two men and said again:

"You must gain your companions’ acknowledgment to become the leader of the team."

The twelve elders collectively pointed at the Chairman:

"We acknowledge him as the leader."

The Divine Demon named Rong spoke with a hum:

"Good, you’re confirmed as the leader of the Destruction Council side for this battle of life and death."

On the other side, the president in the golden robe also stepped forward, "I am the leader of the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association."

Those behind him unanimously said, "We acknowledge this to be true!"

"Very well, you’re confirmed as the leader of the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association," Rong said.

The leaders of both sides were set.

"What do I need to do?" the Chairman asked.

"The first round of the life-and-death battle will be conducted in a three-on-three combat challenge, best two out of three, to advance," Rong stated.

No sooner had the voice fallen.

A battle arena appeared before everyone’s eyes.

"What happens to those who don’t advance?" asked an elder from the Destruction Council.

"They will continue to fight against those who haven’t advanced from the opposite side until they die in battle!" Rong declared.

"It’s kind of like a football game," Wu Xiaode commented.

The Chairman glanced at Wu Xiaode before speaking again:

"If it’s three against three... what do we do if we have an extra person?"

"The extra person can fight alone, and the order of battle is for you to decide," Rong said.

At that, the gold-robed chairman laughed heartily and leaped onto the arena first.

"I, of the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association, shall enter the fray alone. After all, a single one of me is enough to wipe you all out."

He stood on the arena and said this with an indifferent expression.

The elders of the Destruction Council were collectively stunned.

They had heard of the chairman’s strength, but he was the first to enter the battle!

Did he genuinely intend to fight through all of their ranks alone?

How should they respond to this situation?

The elders looked towards the Chairman for guidance.

The Chairman said without hesitation:

"Very well, then I appoint Arian to fight alone—"

"—Let him represent the Destruction Council and be the first to go up!"

Rong’s four faces simultaneously wore smiles as he declared in a resonant voice:

"Excellent, the battle to the death begins now."

In an instant.

Wu Xiaode was transported directly onto the arena.

—At this time, he was using Arian’s body, so naturally the gold-robed chairman did not recognize him.

"Young man, have you decided how you want to die?"

The gold-robed chairman spoke coldly, hands behind his back.

Wu Xiaode pondered for less than a second and immediately transmitted his voice:

"It’s me."

The gold-robed chairman’s eyes flashed, but his face betrayed no emotion.

His hands poised behind him, which were prepared to unleash a terrifying magic, instantly ceased.

Wu Xiaode made a casual gesture.

Instantly, endless mist emerged from the Void, forming four walls of fog that obscured everyone’s vision.

"It’s me."

He said again, placing his hand on the green ivy brooch on his chest.

In the blink of an eye.

His body switched.

He transformed back into Wu Xiaode.

"What? How could it be you!" the gold-robed chairman exclaimed, unable to contain his surprise.

"Did you figure it out? The elders of the Destruction Council look down on me and want you to kill me," Wu Xiaode said.

"So, you’re a traitor to the Destruction Council? That’s why you collaborated with Caijing and leaked the information about the Guardian of the Human-shaped Puppets to us?" asked the gold-robed chairman.

A look of disdain was now evident on his face.

Wu Xiaode was about to speak when a majestic voice suddenly rang out beside him:

"No, he is not a traitor."

The Demon God Spirit known as Rong appeared on the arena without anyone noticing when.

This incredibly powerful Heroic Spirit spun its four faces quickly, smiling on each and said:

"This one is a successor of the Human Emperor and has been acknowledged by all spirits. He is certainly no traitor to the Destruction Council, and moreover—"

"You absolutely cannot kill him, or else I will tear you apart. Do you understand?"

Wu Xiaode was startled.

The gold-robed chairman was also startled.

The Heroic Spirit gave Wu Xiaode a thumbs-up, saying:

"Even two mighty Weapon Spirits have recognized your will to live, and the process of discussing Tao with them was quite spectacular. I’ve also been cheering for you from the shadows."

"Ah... thank you," Wu Xiaode said.

"Alright, continue your chat and strive to settle this peacefully. I’m going outside for a smoke—make it quick," said Rong.

It vanished in an instant.

Wu Xiaode looked at the gold-robed chairman opposite him.

The chairman looked back at him.

A moment of silence passed.

"Hahahaha, truly a hero emerges from youth. I misjudged you, indeed!"

The chairman came over laughing heartily, clapping Wu Xiaode on the shoulder in a brotherly fashion.

"It’s nothing, nothing at all. Let me add, they sent me up first partly wishing for my death, but also because I hold this title."

Wu Xiaode equipped the title ’Hand of World Destruction’ straightaway.

The gold-robed chairman immediately sensed it.

"It’s been many years since I’ve felt the power fluctuations of this title... It can call upon the power of the Destruction Will," he said, his expression changing.

Lucky that we didn’t fight.

—I’m not afraid of the trash from the Destruction Council, but the full-force strike of the Destruction Will is no joke!

Even I wouldn’t be able to withstand it, and would be severely injured for sure!

"Yes, so we cannot fight this battle," Wu Xiaode said earnestly.

"We won’t fight, absolutely not," the gold-robed chairman agreed immediately.

"So, how many puppets have you made?" Wu Xiaode asked.

"Quite a few—if faced with others from the Destruction Council, there will definitely be no problem," the chairman said, thoughts racing as he quickly made a decision.

He raised an arm, placing it on Wu Xiaode’s shoulder, and said in a spirit of brotherhood:

"Brother, let this match be your victory. Go and rest well, and watch your brother take down that group of old fools from the Destruction Council, alright?"

"Then I must thank you, brother. In fact, I’m really no match for you," Wu Xiaode said, bowing.

A match...

I dare to be your match?

Putting aside that full-force strike from the Destruction Will, just the attitude of the Heroic Spirit alone, I can’t afford to offend.

But his flattery was indeed agreeable.

—The kid has a way with words!

"Alright, I’ll take you out for dinner later, and we brothers will have a good drink—together. Now let’s just pretend, shall we?" the chairman said.

"Okay," Wu Xiaode replied.

He waved his hand casually.

The fog dispersed.

"Ah—yaaah—"

The gold-robed chairman let out a long, agonizing scream, flew in a parabola, and crashed heavily out of the arena.

Only Wu Xiaode, who had switched bodies, remained unscathed standing in the arena.

Onlookers fell silent.

"Impossible!"

The Chairman of the Destruction Council exclaimed in disbelief.

"Absolutely impossible!"

The members of the Ten Thousand Spirit Silence Association were also crying out in shock.

Rong floated in mid-air, picking its nose with a finger, and announced in a solemn and authoritative voice:

"The first round, victory to the Destruction Council!"

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