Chapter 24: The Eight Strong

  After thirty-two rounds of fierce fighting, the winner, even if unscathed, would have exhausted a considerable amount of true energy or internal force. The one hour left in between was barely enough for recovery, and time was relatively tight.

  An hour later, the fight for the top 8 began, and Xia Tian's opponent was surprisingly another familiar face, none other than Viscount Xia Donglai.

  Shandian Jian Xia Donglai, his reputation is not undeserved. Not to mention his innate early cultivation, his swordsmanship is truly extraordinary, with a mysterious and unpredictable ability that is hard to fathom.

  Kongshou faced Xia Donglai, and Xia Donglai actually felt a bit of pressure. He used his Wind Sweeping Cloud Kicking Legs to fight back, but was completely suppressed.

  After exchanging about twenty moves, Xia Tian basically had a judgment that Xia Donglai's strength was not much different from Xia Wu You's. However, his swordsmanship was more fierce and his attacking power was sharper.

  On the stage, dragons and tigers fought fiercely, while offstage, applause shook the heavens. Xia Tian and Xia Dong's battle was truly magnificent, with sword lights swirling around them, a palm flipping up and down.

  "Quelling Mountain Seal!"

  They fought for another two moves, and Xia Tian grasped the seal and incantation, and a seal was imprinted on Xia Dong's long sword. "Clang" - the sound of metal clashing echoed loudly.

  Mystic Mountain Seal, capable of producing boundless power. As the seal was applied to his long sword, Xia Dong's body shook violently and he was immediately struck flying, like a swung swing, thrown out of the arena.

  His body leaped over the stage, his long sword pointing forward, just right on the edge of the stage. Xia Donglai's momentum of flying upside down stopped instantly, and a whirlpool force was generated.

  His body sprang up, just about to return to the stage, but he bumped into Xia Tian who was standing at the edge of the stage. As a result, Xia Dong had no choice but to give up and let go of that spinning force, falling straight down.

  For this result, the audience under the stage easily accepted it and directly advanced to the top 16 in summer. Among the royal sons, he has already made a name for himself.

  The summer that participated in the Royal Year-end Competition for the first time was a dark horse that no one could have predicted, and it was able to kill its way into the top 16 with an unpredictable posture. Even if it can continue to make progress and break into the top 8, it's not surprising.

  On the contrary, many people are looking forward to this result. The rise of a red and purple new star is such a good topic for gossip and nonsense.

  Although everyone had expected it, when the judge finally announced that Xia Tian had won, a wave of astonished cheers erupted and spread out like a stormy sea.

  Summer.

  After getting off the stage, he was just about to look for Wang Suya and return directly when a shout came from behind.

  Turning back, it was Xia Donglai. Xia Tian couldn't help but smile slightly and said: "It's Xia Donglai, do you have something to look for me?"

  "It's not a big deal, I just wanted to get to know you, and besides, your strength is impressive, I lost with admiration."

  With a composed smile on his face, Xia Tian said sincerely.

  Xia Tian's first impression of Xia Donglai was similar to that of Xia Wuyou, not very good. However, after seeing Xia Donglai's swordsmanship, he had a slightly different view, at least, he indeed had real skills and materials.

  "You're not bad either, better than that whatever scavenger Xia Wu You, can take my one move Town Mountain Seal and still retreat unscathed, indeed not weak."

  Xia Tian nodded and said.

  A faint smile froze on his face, and Xia Donglai said somewhat awkwardly: "This remark of yours, I don't know why it sounds a bit off to me. Are you praising me or mocking me?"

  "Haha, no way, I'm just complimenting you."

  He burst out laughing three times and said with a straight face, "Summer..."

  "It sounds awkward to me anyway."

  Xia Dong came whispering.

  After exchanging with Xia Dong, Xia Tian's view of him has changed a lot. He is still quite generous and doesn't take winning or losing too seriously.

  He Xiaodong chatted with him for a couple of sentences, and then Summer hastily left to find Wang Su Ya, immediately leaving the military camp and taking a carriage back to the Hou Mansion.

  "Xiao Tian, why are you in such a hurry, as if you're trying to escape from something."

  Sitting upright in the carriage, Wang Su Ya asked doubtfully.

  Leaning against the carriage, sitting cross-legged, Xia Tian said with some annoyance: "It's still Xia Yongzhen and Xia Yongqian, these two days they've been too enthusiastic towards me, so I'd better avoid them for now."

  "So it was."

  Wang Su's expression was calm and collected, with a hint of pride in her tone: "It's only natural that my son is outstanding, having made it into the top eight. Of course they would take you seriously."

  These two days, Xia Tian's performance has been unexpectedly surprising to Wang Su, not only breaking into the top 1000 of the imperial family's children, but also killing his way into the top eight.

  Top eight, that's a stable top ten, not to mention the reward, and the quota for going to Xiajing is set. As long as I go to Luoxing Gorge, get the Xingxing Stone, and then the Zhou Tian Lian Shen Quan will be settled.

  "This is just a small victory, tomorrow is the final, I will continue to work hard and strive for first place."

  Summer is guaranteed.

  Having entered the top eight, the goal has indeed been achieved, but going back to ancient times and reliving once more, Xia Tian is not willing to be lonely. His own sharpness must make the heavens tremble, make the earth tilt, and make all people look up in admiration.

  As soon as this was said, Wang Su Ya not only didn't smile, but instead a few worried expressions floated onto her face, and she couldn't help but advise: "Xiao Tian, you've already made it to this point, your mother is very proud of you. From now on, there's no need to work so hard, the most important thing is to take care of yourself, talent is the foundation of everything."

  "Mother, I know, don't worry, I won't be taken advantage of. Your son is even more excellent than you imagine."

  Wang Su Ya's concern warmed Xia Tian's heart, and he was secretly moved.

  As a mother, Wang Su Ya is undoubtedly qualified, not just qualified, but much greater than an ordinary mother, with one heart completely tied to Xia Tian.

  Back home, Xia Tian made an excuse that he was tired from the martial arts competition today and went to rest, so he returned to his bedroom alone, only coming out once for dinner before quickly going back.

  The year-end grand comparison has produced the top eight, and it only takes one more day to determine the ranking. This grand comparison can be perfectly concluded. Tonight is the best time for Xia Tian's plan to be implemented.

  In the middle of the night, around three o'clock, Xia Tian put on a set of night clothes, leaned against the door inside the house, listened to the movements outside, felt an eerie silence, and suddenly slipped out of the house.

  That night, the weather was fine, with endless high altitude, no stars or moon, dark clouds were heavy, covering the whole city, leaving no light between heaven and earth.

  A night as dark and windy as this is perfect for committing a murder or arson, the darkness is so obvious, so extraordinary, so unconventional, it's just right for doing some sneaky things.

  Arriving at the back door of the Hou Mansion, Xia Tian leaped over the wall and left, appearing on the street, where everything was quiet.

  Along the quiet little path, some remote and secluded roads, after several turns, summer arrived at the back alley of the Wang Mansion.