"Killing Dugu Wu, how could it be so easy? Initially, Xiao Junci had sent out so many assassins, and nearly the entire Xingxiu Sect came forth, yet they couldn't do anything to him."
General Lan listened and showed a face of disbelief.
Every one of the ten countries knew that Xiao Junci and Dugu Wu were sworn enemies, and the reason Dugu Wu's legs were crippled was also thanks to Xiao Junci.
Yet today, she saw that even though Dugu Wu was crippled, with those crutches in hand, his strength had not diminished much.
Besides, Dugu Wu was not participating in the competition this time, making it even harder to take action.
"In normal circumstances, it indeed isn't easy to make a move, but if it's during his Concentration, that's a different story. One cannot serve two masters; even Dugu Wu, if ambushed, would undoubtedly die."
"Concentration? Could it be that the rumors are true, this Competition Among Ten Countries' venue..."
General Lan showed a surprised expression.
"Each country sends one literary and one martial expert; the martial artist shields while the literati sets the array. Poor Dugu Wu, his luck is bad. The Emperor of Great Chu has long held him in disfavor, assigning him such a bitter task. Once he begins setting the array, experts from other countries definitely won't let him go."
Let Dugu Wu be arrogant for a bit longer, this Competition Among Ten Countries will be his doom.
After resolving the matters of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Feng Bailing planned to go to the Imperial Academy to pick up Dugu Xiaojin, for some reason, she felt a constant twitch in her eyelid.
Ouyang Chenchen ran out after her, hesitated for a moment, then said.
"There's something I need to tell you. I must participate in the Competition Among Ten Countries, but not in the way you're thinking, I won't be opposing you."
Originally, Ouyang Chenchen hadn't planned on getting involved in these muddy waters of the competition; she never liked participating in national affairs. However, there was an issue in Daye.
"I should have told you, I have a master there in Daye, and he has been selected to preside over this Competition. His health has always been bad, and he recently became bedridden. Daye couldn't find anyone else at the moment, and he hoped I could replace him to oversee it."
"You are from Daye, there's no need to feel conflicted. If you are not competing, there won't be any direct confrontation."
Feng Bailing said with a smile.
Seeing that Feng Bailing didn't mind, Ouyang Chenchen breathed a sigh of relief.
She has few friends, and only Feng Bailing is her true friend. She didn't want to fall out with her over something like the competition.
"But presiding over the Competition has its benefits too; I've learned some insider information."
Ouyang Chenchen lowered her voice, whispering a few sentences into Feng Bailing's ear.
"Are you saying that this competition won't be held in any country, but within an array?"
Feng Bailing was astonished.
Although the competition was starting at the end of the month, until now, no one knew where it would be held.
Ultimately, it's because each of the ten countries worry that if one country hosts, it would leverage geographical advantages, potentially disadvantaging other countries' contestants.
The result of their contention: no country was chosen.
Listening to Ouyang Chenchen, it seems that all ten countries have sent their literary and martial experts.
"You should also know, Wenhua experts possess Wen Energy, and once they reach the level above Wenhua Water Seal, they can use Wen Energy to set arrays. Among them, there is a very powerful array called the Illusion Array. The Illusion Array is constructed using Wen Energy. It can simulate mountains, seas, plains, deserts and can be used for various types of contests, making it more convenient."
Ouyang Chenchen explained in detail, fearing that Feng Bailing wouldn't understand.
Actually, Feng Bailing had already seen the Illusion Array at the Crown Prince Mansion.
But the Illusion Array at the Crown Prince Mansion didn't use Wen Energy; it was constructed using the Spiritual Energy from the Wooden Holy Seal.
"That's as much as I know, during the time before the competition starts, you could seek out people knowledgeable in arrays for advice. I also need to leave Chu City to meet up with the Daye representative team; I've already handed over the matters of Drunken Immortal Inn to the manager."
Ouyang Chenchen held Feng Bailing's hand, advising her.
Thinking of Dugu Wu sending her with the dean to Dacang Mountain for training, Feng Bailing suddenly realized something. This guy probably also knew about this; fearing she wouldn't adjust to the Illusion Array, he secretly had the dean give her special training.
Feng Bailing then rushed to the Imperial Academy.
Today, the Imperial Academy was bustling.
As the Competition Among Ten Countries was drawing near, the students at the Academy had been discussing the competition almost every day.
The most popular person in the Imperial Academy, naturally, was Imperial Grandson Dongfang Jin.
As for Dugu Xiaojin, who had been confined for half a month, she was already forgotten.
But there were some who hadn't forgotten Dugu Xiaojin.
Chun Liu came to the entrance of the Imperial Academy with Feng Xiaoli, just in time to see Dongfang Jin being surrounded by a group of students.
"Imperial Grandson, please help us speak favorably in front of the Crown Prince, give us a chance."
"We're all from Great Chu, and we want to contribute to our country."
The students surrounded Dongfang Jin, imploring him.
"People always sound so nice, but it's just for fame and profit," Dongfang Jin coldly observed, yet his face wore a gentle smile.
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None of these people could compare to Dugu Xiaojin, but the King still needed people, so he had to select one or two from them.
Ever since a mysterious White Wolf disrupted their last experiment, the Crown Prince Mansion had not dared to use people to test the Gathering Seal anymore.
Thus, they were short of personnel for the competition.
Hua Wushang then suggested selecting candidates from the Imperial Academy.
"Here is a set of test questions; the top two will join the competition."
Dongfang Jin said this, and just then, he saw Feng Xiaoli stealthily trying to enter. Seeing Feng Xiaoli, Dongfang Jin was delighted.
He knew Feng Xiaoli had come to see Dugu Xiaojin.
Actually, Feng Xiaoli had always wanted to visit Dugu Xiaojin, but couldn't as she was a girl and it was inconvenient for her to enter and leave the Imperial Academy.
Today, after much persuasion, Chun Liu dressed her in the students' outfit from the past and sneaked her in.
Ever since the King woke up, the relationship between the Crown Prince Mansion and Prince Shun's Mansion had worsened.
Dongfang Jin wanted to go see Feng Xiaoli but didn't have the right opportunity; upon seeing her now, he abandoned the group of students and chased after Feng Xiaoli.