The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

102: Chapter 102 Nine Battles Without Defeat, Jiang Feng Takes First PlaceAs soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience erupted in an uproar.

The original clamor of cheers and curses instantly vanished. Everyone’s eyes were fixed on the fighting ring, and even their breathing seemed to stop for a moment.

No one expected that Huangfu Qingquan, a member of the Yuan Kingdom’s Royalty who wielded the Profound Rank High Grade Martial Skill Dragon Abyss Imperial Sword, would personally admit defeat to a Jiang Family youth whose origins were unknown.

”Young Master Qingquan actually surrendered?!”

”That was the Dragon Abyss Imperial Sword! The Realm of Dragon Shadow Manifestation, was it actually broken?”

”This Jiang Family... what exactly are their origins?”

Exclamations of shock rose again like a tidal wave, more turbulent than any time before.

The main reason was that Tianfeng City was simply too remote and had never participated in the Qingfeng Martial Meet before, so they knew nothing about the Jiang Family, only that their surname was Jiang.

On the Viewing Platform, Zhao Kun’s Face was as dark as the bottom of a wok upon seeing this scene. His fingernails dug deep into his palm, and threads of blood seeped out from between his fingers—he had thought that even if Jiang Feng was formidable, it would be impressive if he could last a few moves against the Royalty’s Huangfu Qingquan.

He never expected the opponent could force Huangfu Qingquan to willingly surrender, which made the Zhao Family’s previous provocations an absolute joke.

Emperor of Yuan Kingdom looked at the youth in the fighting ring, his fingertips once again tapping the armrest of the Dragon Throne. This time, the rhythm was slightly faster than before, and the interest in his eyes was practically overflowing.

”The Jiang Family of Qingyun Mountain. It seems this remote corner of Tianfeng City hides far more treasures than I imagined.”

Huangfu Jinghong’s hand, which was stroking his beard, paused.

”Sovereign, this Jiang Family was chosen by my disappointing son, so please don’t set your sights on them.”

Sensing that the Sovereign had other ideas, Huangfu Jinghong quickly spoke. Although he was certain there was something unusual about the Jiang Family, he felt they were still under his control, so leaving them to Huangfu Jinyuan was the best choice.

”Heh heh, Imperial Brother Jinyuan has truly good luck.”

Hearing Huangfu Jinghong’s words, Emperor of Yuan Kingdom chuckled, seemingly no longer concerned about the variable that was the Jiang Family.

”Sovereign, I believe we should thoroughly investigate this Jiang Family. I feel they pose a great risk. If they are innocent, that’s best, but if they are problematic, we can eliminate them early.”

However, Huangfu Xuance, who was standing nearby, spoke up at this moment, putting on an appearance of concern for the future of the Yuan Kingdom.

”Huangfu Xuance, what is the meaning of this?”

Hearing Huangfu Xuance bring up the matter again, Huangfu Jinghong immediately looked at him, a flash of coldness crossing his eyes.

Huangfu Xuance, however, acted as if he hadn’t seen the coldness in Huangfu Jinghong’s eyes. His expression remained businesslike as he lightly tapped the stone railing of the Viewing Platform with his fingertip, his voice low but every word clear:

”Huangfu Jinghong, I am not targeting the Jiang Family. It is just that a Family with unknown foundations has suddenly appeared within the Yuan Kingdom, and the Royalty cannot trace their origins at all. If we let them be, there is no guarantee they won’t become a serious hidden danger.”

”Investigate?”

Huangfu Jinghong sneered, slamming his palm heavily onto the armrest, causing the teacup to shake slightly.

”The Qingfeng Martial Meet is a grand event for the Yuan Kingdom. To publicly suspect a newly emerging youth in front of all the Martial Artists in the world—will word get out that our Yuan Kingdom cannot tolerate talent, or that the Royalty is narrow-minded?”

”That statement is incorrect.”

Huangfu Xuance turned slightly, his gaze sweeping toward Emperor of Yuan Kingdom on the Dragon Throne.

”Sovereign, preventing trouble before it arises is the Dao of governance. For Jiang Feng, at such a young age, to be able to break Qingquan’s Dragon Abyss Imperial Sword, his Cultivation Technique methods absolutely cannot belong to a small Family in Tianfeng City. If he truly is a pawn planted by another nation’s power, we will regret it when it is too late.”

Just as Huangfu Jinghong was about to refute, Emperor of Yuan Kingdom raised his hand and waved lightly, his fingertips still resting on the armrest of the Dragon Throne. His gaze swept between the two men, a faint smile playing on his lips:

”Two Old Ancestors, that is enough.”

These two light words instantly silenced the arguing pair. Although they were Nascent Soul Ancestors, the one in charge of the Yuan Kingdom was still Emperor of Yuan Kingdom, and they had to give him Face.

”As for the Jiang Family’s background, Old Ancestor Jinghong, you go investigate it. Just do it in secret.”

Emperor of Yuan Kingdom’s voice carried the unique majesty of a sovereign.

”The Qingfeng Martial Meet is not over yet. First, let that youth named Jiang Feng finish his matches. As for Old Ancestor Xuance, you don’t need to be so overly suspicious. If the Yuan Kingdom cannot even tolerate one youth, how can we talk about establishing ourselves on the edge of the Great Barren Land?”

He paused, pointing his finger toward the fighting ring, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

”Besides, I, the Sovereign, want to see just how far this Jiang Feng, the person who made Qingquan surrender, can go.”

From the Tianxuan Sect’s seating area, Su Ningshuang’s gaze upon Jiang Feng was also different. She spoke in a deep voice to the Disciples behind her:

”Investigate! Immediately go and investigate the background of this Jiang Family. No matter what, we must recruit these two children into my Tianxuan Sect!”

In the fighting ring, Jiang Feng looked at Huangfu Qingquan, who cupped his fist toward him. Jiang Feng also withdrew his Sword Aura and bowed slightly:

”Brother Huangfu, thank you for yielding.”

Huangfu Qingquan straightened up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and showed no sign of defeat or dejection in his eyes; instead, they were filled with mutual appreciation.

”Brother Jiang’s Sword Art is extremely domineering. I am thoroughly convinced of my loss. If there is a chance, I definitely want to spar again next time.”

As soon as his voice fell, a brilliant light suddenly erupted on the giant golden screen, and Jiang Feng’s name prominently appeared next to the rankings.

First Place: Jiang Xueqin 1—0

Second Place: Shen Xingci 1—0

Third Place: Li Xiaochuan 1—0

Fourth Place: Jiang Feng 1—0

Fifth Place: Ye Qingyu 1—0

Sixth Place: Lin Yue 0—0

...Tenth Place: Huangfu Qingquan 0—0

As soon as the rankings on the golden Giant Screen stabilized, a deep voice resonated throughout the arena. Above the fighting ring, a figure surrounded by swirling Golden Core spiritual energy appeared—it was the proctor, a Golden Core True Person.

”The first round of the Foundation Establishment group in the Qingfeng Martial Meet is concluded. The rest period is over, and the second round of the Round-robin Tournament begins immediately!”

He raised his hand and waved, and ten beams of spiritual light shot toward their respective small fighting rings. After the spiritual light landed, the small fighting rings merged together again in pairs.

This time, Jiang Feng’s opponent was Ye Qingyu.

Ye Qingyu brought out a Jade Flute. The sound of the flute activated Spiritual Vines that coiled upward, but they were instantly severed by Jiang Feng’s Nirvana Sword Art. She conceded and left the arena within three moves.

In the subsequent nine rounds, Jiang Feng was like a man entering an uninhabited land: against Shen Xingci, he broke his Elixir Fire Defense; facing Li Xiaochuan, he blocked his Frantic Talisman Assault; even against opponents like Lin Yue, who specialized in Deceptive Techniques, he achieved quick victories with absolute strength, suffering not a single defeat throughout.

After his initial loss, Huangfu Qingquan fought with increasing bravery, and his Dragon Abyss Imperial Sword became even sharper. Aside from his defeat against Jiang Feng, he won all eight remaining matches.

Especially when facing Jiang Xueqin, the two fought fiercely for fifty rounds. In the end, Huangfu Qingquan narrowly won with a Dragon Shadow Surprise Attack, securing 8 Points and closely following the leader.

Although Jiang Xueqin regrettably lost to Huangfu Qingquan, she won the remaining seven matches with her exquisite sword techniques, securing 7 Points and firmly holding third place.

Shen Xingci secured six victories relying on stable Pill Arts support and offensive and defensive methods.

Li Xiaochuan’s talismans were astonishingly powerful, but he lost when facing the top three, still managing to secure five victories.

Although Ye Qingyu was slightly weaker in strength, she secured four victories by relying on her Spiritual Plant Defense.