Dual Cultivation

Chapter 1121 Nothing More Than a Little Game

"Now, let's say you defeated your opponent. Since the Dual Cultivation Exchange won't end until there is only one participant remaining, you'll have to cultivate with a different opponent—someone who hasn't lost yet because once you lose, you are out," the Sect Leader continued the explanation.

"For example, if there are ten participants on each side and one side has one winner and nine losers after all participants fought, that one winner will have to defeat nine opponents in a row to win the Dual Cultivation Exchange."

"That means your defeat will make it even harder for your fellow disciples to win since there will only be a short break between each match. In other words, don't lose," said Chen Yi.

"You make it sound so easy, Vice Sect Leader." Su Yang commented.

"Are you purposefully trying to piss me off?" Chen Yi glared at him.

Su Yang silently shrugged.

"Any questions?" Sect Leader Qing asked a moment later.

"What about the spectators? Will everyone see our performance?"

"That will depend on you and your partner. You can broadcast your session or keep it private. However, both participants must agree to the same condition. Even if only one of you wants it private, nobody will be able to watch your session."

"Is cheating possible?" another disciple asked.

"Unless you made prior arrangements with the Mystic Delight Pavilion, it's highly unlikely for either party to cheat. Once the participants enter their room, both are locked inside until the timer ends. However, the room will unlock early if one of you falls unconscious. It also has a system that automatically detects and counts each time someone releases their Qi," explained the Sect Leader.

"What if they knock us unconscious using force and then claim it's through pleasure?"

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"Don't worry. Both sect leaders will manually examine the participant if they're knocked unconscious to make sure there was no foul play."

"Sect Leader, what are our chances of winning this exchange?" Yu Hang asked with a serious expression on his face.

"To be completely honest with you… our chances of winning are slim. As you already know, the Mystic Delight Pavilion has been the number one dual cultivation sect for the last several hundred years. Unless they purposefully made their weakest disciples participate, it's unlikely for us to win."

"Since you know that, why did you challenge them to a Dual Cultivation Exchange?"

Sect Leader Qing remained calm and replied, "I already told Vice Sect Leader this, but this is a test and evaluation simultaneously. I want to see how our best disciples compare to their best, so I know where to start and what needs to be worked on."

"The test is mostly for Vice Sect Leader, but you can also consider it a test for yourself."

"I see…" Yu Hang muttered as if he finally understood something that had been bugging him.

"Pft." Su Yang couldn't help but crack a chuckle after seeing the Sect Leader's brilliant performance.

Yu Hang misunderstood this and glared at him with a frown, "What the hell is so funny?"

"Ah, don't worry about it. I'm not laughing at you."

"And you expect me to believe that?" Yu Hang narrowed his eyes, looking agitated.

"I know all about you and your insolent behavior within the sect, Disciple Xiao," Yu Hang growled. "I don't care what your issues are or if you make a fool of yourself, but if you dare treat the Dual Cultivation Exchange like a game and disgrace the sect, I'll kill you myself."

"Unfortunately, that's just what this exchange is in my eyes—nothing more than a little game with inexperienced brats like yourself as participants."

"You fucking—" Yu Hang began exuding killing intent.

"What do you think you're doing?" Sect Leader Qing suddenly raised her voice.

Yu Hang trembled, and his killing intent instantly disappeared.

"My apologies, Sect Leader. I failed to control my emotions for a moment there," he said.

"I don't care about your lack of control. If you dare act like I am invisible again, I'll be the one doing the killing, understand?"

"Yes, Sect Leader." Yu Hang bowed to her.

"Disciple Xiao, you also need to take this seriously. Don't be overconfident because you achieved a record or two within the sect. Otherwise, you're in for a rude awakening."

"Sorry, Sect Leader. I'll make it up by winning the exchange for you."

Not just Yu Hang but even the Vice Sect Leader was fuming in anger after hearing Su Yang's arrogant words. However, they kept quiet, as their outbursts would only anger the Sect Leader even more.

Sect Leader Qing shook her head inwardly.

'Ah… this is invoking some bad memories…'

"Anyway, if you don't have any more questions, I'll end the briefing here. The Mystic Delight Pavilion will be here any minute, too."

When nobody spoke a word, Sect Leader Qing continued, "Then you'll all remain here until the Mystic Delight Pavilion arrives. I will leave momentarily, but that does not mean you can do whatever you want. If I find out that any of you here caused trouble while I am away, I'll expel everyone involved. Understand?"

"Yes, Sect Leader!"

All of the disciples in the room responded.

"Vice Sect Leader, follow me. We're going to wait for the Mystic Delight Pavilion at the entrance," she looked at him.

Sect Leader Qing and Chen Yi left shortly after, leaving Su Yang alone with the other nine Core Disciples. Yet, none of the Core Disciples dared to touch Su Yang after the Sect Leader's threat.

However, that didn't mean they wouldn't try to mess with Su Yang.

"If I win this exchange, I'll use my wish to make the Sect Leader kick you out of the sect." Yu Hang sneered.

"Senior apprentice-brother Yu, that would be a waste. After all, he's already leaving the sect in a few more weeks when he fails to become a Core Disciple and loses our bet." Yun Xiao Hong laughed out loud.

The other disciples joined, and they laughed at Su Yang together.