Dominating the Pugilistic World With My Detective Skills
Chapter 34 - 34 34 The Lion King's Test

34: Chapter 34 The Lion King’s Test 34: Chapter 34 The Lion King’s Test Editor: Henyee Translations At this moment, an impatient player rushed onto the wooden platform ahead of the others.

As he set foot on the arena, he suddenly disappeared from everyone’s view.

Seeing this, Ye Weiming solemnly said, “It’s an instance.”

Yin Buku lightly nodded, “There are not less than eighty players here, even if not a hundred.

How long will it take if everyone challenges one by one?

It’s far more reasonable to design it as an instance.”

While the two were talking, the player known as Xuan Xiaobi had already stepped onto the arena.

Consequently, Ye Weiming and Yin Buku, as his teammates, were also pulled into the instance with him.

Having received the notification that they were now inside the instance, Yin Buku couldn’t help but grumble, “Xiaobi, you’re too impulsive.”

Xuan Xiaobi casually explained his actions though, “We had to challenge it eventually.

The sooner we finish, the better.”

Yin Buku was speechless, “Even if we have to challenge it, we should at least observe the situation first.”

Xuan Xiaobi retorted back confidently, “Didn’t you all say it, we’re in an instance.

Who’s there to observe?”

In response to Xuan Xiaobi’s confident reply, Yin Buku felt thoroughly worn out.

After a few more exchanges, the three of them began to observe their surroundings in the instance.

The scene inside the instance wasn’t any different from the outside, the only difference was, within the instance, apart from them, there was only one person standing in the middle of the wooden platform wielding the Dragon Slaying Saber, Xie Xun.

No other player was in sight.

“Finished talking?” Xie Xun said to the three of them in a condescending tone, “If you’re done, then listen to the rules of my challenge.

I will only explain it once so listen carefully…”

Through Xie Xun’s explanation, the three of them more or less understood the rules of this instance.

Firstly, Xie Xun claimed that he would not take advantage of the players.

He said the challenge category could be chosen by the player and he will suppress his attributes and level to match the player’s.

However, the chosen category must be related to martial arts.

Secondly, Xie Xun clarified his sense of justice did not allow him to turn a blind eye to evildoers, thus, members of the Haisa Gang, the Whale Gang, and the Divine Fist Sect- as well as any players who sided with them- would only receive system rewards consisting of some experience points and cultivation.

However, as Ye Weiming and the others had never committed any wrongdoing, if they were to win, Xie Xun would bestow a book of Martial Arts Secrets.

In the team’s communication channel…

Xuan Xiaobi: Look, isn’t this a handout!

ヾ(≧▽≦*)o

Ye Weiming: It’s only a handout if we win.

╮(╯▽╰)╭

After saying this, he took a step forward and asked Xie Xun with a fist-palm salute, “Earlier, senior Xie mentioned that he would suppress his level and attributes.

What about his martial arts cultivation level…”

“Ha-ha…

you are a smart one.” On hearing this, Xie Xun laughed uproariously, “What I’m giving you parity on is solely the attributes and level.

As for how to challenge, you can take your time to figure it out.”

Upon hearing this, all three of them cursed Xie Xun as shameless in the team channel.

Reducing his attributes and level to match the players seemed to give them a fighting chance, but the real gap between them was immense!

The reason Ye Weiming became a high-level player was because he had cultivated his “Maiden Swordsmanship,” a low-ranking martial art, to an extremely high level.

But what about Xie Xun?

At the very least, he must have fully leveled up one or two intermediate-level martial arts, right?

With the same attributes, Xie Xun could crush everyone just based on his skills alone!

“Let’s take a more relaxed view.” Ye Weiming said shaking his head, “Senior Xie is being lenient on the attributes and level, it’s a narrow chance of survival for us.

If not, our chances would be zero.

So, who wants to go first?”

“I’ll go!”

With that, Xuan Xiaobi took a step forward, pulling out his judge’s pen, saying, “I’d like to compete with Elder Xie in writing.” Without waiting for Xie Xun’s response, he gathered his internal strength and started writing on the wooden board beneath him.

The supreme martial arts, the sword that slays the dragon:

Commanding the world, none dare to disobey;

Without the heavenly support, who dares to fight?

The twelve characters he wrote could be said to move like dragons and snakes, drawn with iron and silver.

It was no wonder Zhang Cuishan accepted him as a direct disciple.

Even Ye Weiming, who hadn’t studied calligraphy much, couldn’t help but marvel in a low voice, “Little Pen did an excellent job.”

“Of course,” Yin Bukui explained, “Before the migration, Little Pen won a provincial youth calligraphy competition.

Once he entered the game, his calligraphy skill increased, and his work now approaches the level of contemporary masters.”

After finishing writing, Xuan Xiaobi raised his head and smiled at Xie Xun, “My humble efforts, please evaluate them, Elder Xie.”

Xie Xun nodded appreciatively, “Your characters are excellent, showing the style and grace of a master at your young age, truly impressive!”

Afterwards, Xie Xun slapped Xuan Xiaobi, transforming him into a streak of white light.

Ding!

Your teammate Xuan Xiaobi is dead and has left the team.

Just as the two looked on in confusion, they heard Xie Xun’s scornful words, “I said the contest was limited to martial arts.

What does your calligraphy have to do with that?” However, Xuan Xiaobi, obviously, couldn’t hear.

Finished speaking, Xie Xun raised his head, looking at the two, “Who will be the second?”

“I will!” Yin Bukui spoke up, “I don’t have strong martial arts skills, but I have a superficial understanding of swordplay.

If I manage to touch the corner of your clothes…”

“Then you’ve won!”

Hearing their conversation, Ye Weiming’s eyes lit up, realising how they could set the conditions for the challenge.

At that moment, Yin Bukui drew his longsword, lunging directly at Xie Xun.

But since his swordsmanship was just basic, regardless of its level, Xie Xun didn’t think much of it.

In just one exchange, Xie Xun caught Yin Bukui’s flaw, grabbing him from behind by the throat, “Boy, with your little tricks, you think you can even touch my clothes…

what the hell!”

Just as Xie Xun was about to announce his win, he saw Yin Bukui raising his longsword high, stabbing himself in the belly.

Xie Xun realised what was happening, but due to the suppression of his level and attributes, he reacted a beat too late.

Yin Bukui’s sword pierced through his stomach and exited from the other side, leaving a tiny hole in Xie Xun’s clothes.

“Pluck!” Withdrawing his longsword, Yin Bukui’s health bar had dropped by more than half, but he, who didn’t activate pain mode, paid no mind.

He turned around, smiling triumphantly at Xie Xun, “Thank you for going easy on me, Elder Xie.”

“Crafty lad, what a tricky move!” Xie Xun was cheerfully impressed, “You really gave me a fright.

Can you tell me what was that about?”

Yin Bukui respectfully saluted, “After seeing our Third Elder crippled by villains, I told my master that if I were to face a powerful enemy, I would prefer to die with them than fall into their hands.

Moved by my words, my master created this technique, ‘Heaven and Earth’s Longevity’, and taught me.

Today is the first time I used it; thank you for your leniency, Elder Xie.”

“A marvellous ‘Heaven and Earth’s Longevity’!” Xie Xun praised, then asked, “What martial art would you like to learn?”

Upon hearing this, Yin Bukui’s eyes sparkled, “My reward isn’t urgent.

Let’s wait until Brother Ye challenges Elder Xie, then we ask for our prizes together.”

Upon hearing this, Xie Xun´s gaze fell onto Ye Weiming, “Boy, how are we going to compete?”

Is it finally my turn?

Ye Weiming stepped forward, staring into Xie Xun’s murderous eyes, he said, “Considering Elder’s busy schedule, I wouldn’t dare to waste too much of your time.

Shall we decide the outcome with one move?”