Chapter 986: Chapter 986

"It seems like my boy should be convinced this time. Tang Xin, the group leader, truly is a rare genius; this is the fortune of the Dark Group and also the fortune of our few families."

Long Aiyu expressed his emotions and raised his glass towards Su Tianyu.

"Brothers, there’s no need to feel distant. Our four families are united and advance and retreat together. Tang Xin achieving good results on behalf of the Su Family is our shared glory. Let’s drink together."

Su Tianyu humbly raised his glass and returned the salute.

Then, the group started to express their sense of euphoria; after being suppressed by the Dark Group for so many years, the Ming Group finally had their day.

Lunch break passed quickly. After Tang Ming ate his fill and took a nap, he was called up.

Leaving the dormitory and boarding the military bus led by Qin Fang, Tang Ming yawned and asked Qin Fang, "Beautiful host, what’s our competition project for the afternoon? It wouldn’t drag for several hours again, right?"

Long Ao and the other two curiously looked at Qin Fang, while Fu Renjie and others had calm expressions, indicating they knew the content of the competition.

"Just like the introduction stated, the content of the second round is fast enemy subjugation."

Qin Fang smiled and explained, "Of course, you all are powerful martial masters and ordinary people can’t withstand even one of your moves. So the rules stipulate that contestants cannot use cultivation when they enter the stage. They must rely on hand-to-hand combat techniques to subdue their targets."

"Wait, no cultivation? But the opponents are martial masters too, we don’t stand any chance at all."

Lin Canghai quickly raised his hand and asked.

"Don’t worry, the target task definitely isn’t martial master-level, but they are still some cultivated martial artists."

Qin Fang glanced at Lin Canghai and continued explaining, "As everyone knows, martial artists don’t have the ability to use Gang Qi before breaking through to martial master. They’re just relatively strong ordinary people, so the competition stipulates that the targets you have to subdue will be related to your own strength."

Tang Ming and others looked at Qin Fang, puzzled.

If the target’s strength was uniform, then even without cultivation, there would be a significant difference in physical qualities between a Six-star Martial Master and a Seven-star Martial Master, naturally varying the speed of subjugation.

"It’s simple. According to the competition’s rules, if the contestant is a Seven-star Martial Master, his target for fast subjugation will be a Seven Stars Martial Artist; likewise, if the contestant’s strength is a Six-star Martial Master, then his target will be a Six-star Martial Artist."

Qin Fang continued, "Although you are martial masters, quickly subduing martial artists without cultivation isn’t an easy task, is it not?"

"It’s indeed not easy."

Wu Xiaoyu frowned, anxiously asked, "What if the opponent runs around or immediately plays dead cooperatively? How would the score be calculated?"

"That’s a good question, but the rules already have an explanation. Those chosen as targets can’t avoid fighting passively, and they must actively launch attacks. You can be at ease on this point."

Qin Fang took out a document and smilingly said while looking at it, "As for concerns about cooperative acting, that shouldn’t happen. According to the information I have, when Ming Group contestants are on stage, their targets will be provided by Dark Group; and vice versa."

"Goodness, what’s the background of this woman, knowing the conflict between the Ming and Dark Group factions?"

Tang Ming asked Lin Canghai in astonishment, "Isn’t she afraid of offending people?"

"Anyone appointed as a host ought to be trusted by both factions. As for her identity, only she herself might know."

Lin Canghai quietly explained and glanced at Meng Shuangfei in the last row, "I guess Qin Fang might be sent by the Meng Family, aside from them, I can’t think of any family that could provide someone whom both factions would trust."

Tang Ming turned to look at Meng Shuangfei, deliberating why he was being so mysterious when participating in such a high-profile event.

Imperial City, being not too big yet not too small, it’s easy to dig out detailed information about a name within this community, so there is really no need for secrecy.

"Those are basically the rules. If any contestants have questions, feel free to ask."

After Qin Fang finished her introduction, she politely invited questions.

At that moment, Zhao Tianba raised his hand, fiercely asking, "Since it’s about fast subjugation, conflict between two people is inevitable. What if I accidentally kill the target?"

"Haha, our competition is about fast subjugation, not fast killing. If a contestant accidentally kills the target, he will be disqualified from all future matches and thus prematurely eliminated."

Qin Fang explained with a smile.

Regardless of her identity, her professional composure and welcoming smile were indeed impressive.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Tianba sneered. If he could take the chance to kill a few Dark Group people, it would be wonderful.

"Is this guy a maniac?"

Tang Ming curiously glanced at Zhao Tianba, bewildered and muttered.

"He’s not a maniac, but a Cross Training Martial Master."

Long Ao sneered and quietly reminded, "A Seven-star Cross Training Martial Master is trained in body strength; the difference in battle power with or without cultivation is minimal. With his steel-like body, he could kill a Seven Stars Martial Artist with one strike. This round will be Zhao Tianba’s territory, we can only do our best."

Lin Canghai helplessly sighed, "If I can’t use cultivation against a Six-star Martial Master, I have no confidence in downing the target."

Tang Ming glared at Lin Canghai, closed his eyes, and confidently said, "I’m definitely winning this round. You take care of yourselves; after all, I can’t help you."

"You’re that confident?"

Long Ao looked at Tang Ming in surprise; he was also a Seven-star Martial Master, but even without cultivation, he wasn’t sure about dealing with a Seven Stars Martial Artist.

"Just watch and see."

Tang Ming yawned without explaining further.

Soon, the vehicle stopped in front of a gymnasium entrance, where nine robust men were standing.

These are the candidates chosen by the Ming Group and Dark Group to serve as targets for the second round of the competition.

"These are your upcoming opponents, let’s all enter together."

Qin Fang smiled and introduced, gesturing for everyone to proceed inside the gymnasium.