harleyscars Chapter 712 - 147: Just That Handsome! (Part 1)
Chapter 712 - 147: Just That Handsome! (Part 1)
The exclamations around didn’t have any effect on Mu Qingge, who was sitting in the center of the viewing stand with her legs crossed. It seemed like the Dragon Tooth Guards were meant to be this dashing.
She propped her cheek with her left hand, her right elbow resting on the chair’s armrest, her thumb idly playing with the finger cover on her right index finger. No one noticed that a faint golden light continuously circled around the finger cover, seemingly nurturing something.
This habit, Mu Qingge had possessed for two years.
The people around her knew why she had such a habit. As for those who didn’t know her well, even if they noticed this detail, they merely regarded it as her personal quirk.
Her gaze remained calm as she watched the four arenas.
On the other three arenas, after the Dragon Tooth Guards descended from their victorious assaults, the defenders from the other three families hastily climbed back up.
After the shock, the duel still had to continue.
Unexpectedly, just as the three defenders stepped onto the platforms, the three Dragon Tooth Guards who were walking away suddenly turned around and jumped back onto the arena.
This scene left everyone stunned, especially the defenders on the stage who stood there bewildered, their faces blank.
"Please teach us!"
"Please teach us!"
"Please teach us!"
The three spoke in unison, issuing a challenge.
The three defenders all swallowed nervously and had no choice but to brace themselves to fight.
Three arenas commenced battle; Mo Yang retracted his gaze, looked towards the other challengers, and said blandly, "Who will come?"
Two words, but they sent a shiver through everyone’s heart.
Finally, a challenger from Xuan Yue jumped onto the Dragon Tooth arena.
This challenger’s cultivation was slightly stronger than the one Mo Yang had previously defeated with a single move. Moreover, upon stepping up, he skulked around the edge of the stage, not daring to approach carelessly.
It seemed as if he believed as long as he maintained a certain distance from Mo Yang, he wouldn’t be easily struck.
But—
Just as he thought that, he suddenly saw Mo Yang’s figure flash and appear right before him, a mere breath away.
He was instantly alarmed, instinctively leaning back, trying to reestablish distance. However, Mo Yang did not give him the chance, directly grabbing his collar.
Feeling his collar being seized, panic surged in his heart as he attempted to repel Mo Yang.
However, before he could even make a move, he felt the world spin. Mo Yang tossed him into the air, where he spun several times before landing outside the arena.
Bang!
The crowd burst into an uproar!
"Ah!"
"This... is just too... cool!"
"Whoa! Idol!"
The watching Floating Guests were astounded, struck by Mo Yang’s clean and swift maneuver, and his ghostly movement technique akin to a Netherworld spirit.
Mu Qingge’s lips curled slightly, as she spoke with a faint smile to Bai Xi, "Mo Yang has made rapid progress with the Star Beginning Step over the past two years."
The Star Beginning Step was an ancient body technique Mu Qingge acquired from the Ancient Ruins of Linchuan. It didn’t rely on Spiritual Power, but instead used a mysterious pattern of movements with infinite variations and endless derivations. The more proficient, the more unexpected it becomes, impossible to defend against, unpredictable as if done by gods or ghosts.
Having known its value from the start, Mu Qingge had issued a strict command to the Dragon Tooth Guards, demanding daily practice of the Star Beginning Step, making it a mandatory part of their evaluations.
Thus, Mo Yang’s opponents could not feel his Spiritual Energy fluctuations, and by the time they sensed it, Mo Yang was already in front of them. Once the initiative was seized, the outcome was already determined.
Two challengers were dealt with by Mo Yang with a single move each, his speed unfathomable.
Meanwhile, on the other side, the three challenging Dragon Teeth once again achieved victory.
As they stepped off the platform, just as the three defenders heaved a sigh of relief, the Dragon Teeth unexpectedly returned to the stage. This scene left the crowd aghast, while the defenders were even more strongly affected, seeing the three ascend again, they jumped off and conceded without a fight!
The uniformity of their actions was as if it had been rehearsed, instantly inciting roaring laughter among the audience.
This laughter left the three defenders so ashamed they wished they could bury themselves in a hole.
Meanwhile, the three biggest leaders on stage also felt disgraced, their faces dark and livid.
The Giant Spirit Commander was the first to lose his patience, turning to the leisurely Mu Qingge and questioned, "City Lord Mu, what do you mean by this?"
Mu Qingge’s lips raised slightly, turning her gaze toward him, she asked, "What’s the matter?"
"You’re asking what’s the matter? Is it your intent to humiliate us?" The Giant Spirit Commander said angrily. Although the other two commanders didn’t speak, their looks implied they felt the same.
Mu Qingge smiled, "The rules didn’t mention it being prohibited to ascend consecutively, they weren’t breaking the rules, were they?"
"..." The Giant Spirit Commander was speechless. For Mu Qingge was right indeed; since the rules didn’t forbid it, they weren’t breaking the rules, once on the platform, it’s by their own abilities, if they lost, was it their opponent’s fault for being too strong?
Seeing the Giant Spirit Commander fall silent, the other two also pressed their lips in silence, Mu Qingge retained her faint smile, withdrawing her gaze.
The three Dragon Tooth Guards themselves didn’t anticipate such an outcome, winning without even fighting.
They exchanged glances, then looked towards the viewing platform at Mu Qingge.
Mu Qingge’s eyes darkened slightly, and she gave them a nearly imperceptible nod. The three turned around and stepped off the stage, standing below as if they had no intention of going back up.
Confirming that the three Dragon Teeth would not take the stage again, the three equally afflicted champions cautiously stepped up.
Seeing that the challengers were indeed no longer the ominous Dragon Teeth, the other contestants jumped onto the stage as well. The three champions on stage, seeing that their opponents were not the fearsome Dragon Teeth, finally breathed a sigh of relief and regrouped to reclaim their position.
On another side, in the Dragon Tooth Arena, Mo Yang stood once more at the center, hands folded behind his back, silently waiting.
Another person stepped up to challenge.
This time, having learned from the previous two, he cut the chatter and directly gathered his Spiritual Power into his fist, charging at Mo Yang.
As the opponent gradually approached, Mo Yang remained unmoved, as if he hadn’t seen anything, not even blinking.
Bam!
The man’s fist landed violently on Mo Yang’s chest, the Spiritual Power igniting with a silver flash where they connected.
However, to his surprise, Mo Yang was still unmoved, his eyes, as calm as an ancient well, looked at him full of mockery. Punching at him felt like hitting a rock; he couldn’t even break through Mo Yang’s armor, let alone his personal defenses.
Suddenly, Mo Yang lightly furrowed his brow and thrust his chest out, sending a retributive force that blasted the man off the stage.
All around, silence reigned.
The crowd stood agape, staring at Mo Yang standing with his hands behind his back on the stage.
"Damn! This gear is just awesome!"
"Commander Mo is so handsome!"
"Mo Da-Da is mine! Mo Da-Da, I want to bear your monkeys!"
"Go away! Commander Mo likes someone like me who can fight on horseback and manage a household on foot."
"The gear of these Dragon Teeth is truly enviable!"
"If joining Dragon Teeth means having such equipment, I’ll do it!"
"I’ll do it too!"
"I’m in too!"
"Count me in!"
"I’m going!"
The discussions continuously drifted into Mu Qingge’s ears.
With her heightened senses from her cultivation, she couldn’t help but hear them.
When she heard those female wanderers enthusiastically wanting to bear Mo Yang’s monkeys, she inwardly burst into laughter. But upon hearing the male wanderers stimulated by the Dragon Tooth Guards’ equipment wanting to join, a strange expression appeared on her face. ’Why does it sound a bit off?’
The Dragon Teeth were in high spirits, while the leaders of the other three factions turned green with envy.
Even though their own teams were in the crowd cheering for them, their faint voices were drowned out by the overwhelming support for the Dragon Teeth, unable to stir a single ripple.
The first day passed quickly.
On this day, the Dragon Teeth performed extraordinarily, earning over two hundred points in just one day. Meanwhile, the other three factions had a dismal showing, gaining only a few dozen points.
By nightfall, in Tianping City’s taverns and teahouses, everyone was talking about the Dragon Tooth Guards.
The arena stirred the hearts of many wanderers, igniting a longing towards the Dragon Teeth. Many even made plans to head to Luoxing City in the West Continent after the festivities in Tianping City ended to join the Dragon Blood Army recruitment of Dragon Teeth.
When the Dragon Teeth tasked with gathering intel returned to the post house and reported these developments to Mu Qingge, she knew her goal had been achieved.
Using this grand event to recreate momentum for the Dragon Teeth in the Flowing Guest Realm, attracting more wanderers to Luoxing City to join Dragon Teeth. This approach mirrored the effect and purpose of every propaganda film in her past life encouraging citizens to join the national military.
It was all about using the charm and charisma of soldiers to attract passionate talents to join the national army.
"Yes, let’s leave the second day for the other three to fight." Before resting, Mu Qingge instructed Mo Yang.
Thus, Dragon Teeth’s subdued presence was set for the second day.
On the second day of the arena, Mu Qingge still attended and lazily sat there, playing with the finger cover on her right index finger. However, Dragon Teeth seemed less enthusiastic. Aside from Mo Yang retaining his undefeated record, the other nine challengers only occasionally took the stage, winning before stepping down.
Without Dragon Teeth’s competition, the other three factions seized the chance and started battling fiercely, faces reddened and heads bloodied.
Mu Qingge secretly observed the leaders of Xuan Yue, Bailian, and Giant Spirit. Despite their constant restraint, they occasionally revealed eyes full of determination to win.
This brought a slight smile to her lips, ’Desiring victory is a good thing.’
"Bailian sure has a lot of talent." The Xuan Yue Commander said sourly when his stage defender was taken down by a Bailian person.
Bailian Commander smiled lightly, "It’s just luck." Speaking modestly, he couldn’t hide the pride in his eyes.
However, just as he finished speaking, his champion on their stage was taken down by the Giant Spirit, causing his expression to change and his mouth to twitch violently.
Giant Spirit Commander burst into hearty laughter, "Just luck."
Xuan Yue Commander also joined in schadenfreude, "It seems everyone has similar luck."