Chapter 1930: Chapter 1929: The Grand Assembly Begins

"Brother, Alliance Leader Zuo clearly stipulated that you cannot bring horses inside."

"Think about it, if the square were filled with horses, there would be horse manure everywhere..."

Huang Meng also considered that scene.

Indeed, it was quite improper.

It seemed that the thought of bringing horses into the square could only be abandoned.

"Alright, I won’t make it difficult for you."

Huang Meng waved his hand.

Leading a thin horse, he walked into the distance.

Before long, he reached a deep mountain.

"Brother, wait for me here."

Huang Meng stroked the horse’s head,

and the scars on its neck.

The scars were due to the thin horse getting injured while protecting its master.

The thin horse nodded, agreeing.

Having arranged for the horse, Huang Meng turned and flew toward Blackwater Square.

...

The sun rose high.

Blackwater Square was filled with people.

Heads were clustered like dense ants.

Everyone displayed an expectant gaze.

Staring intently at the very front.

In the very front, there was a high platform.

A dragon throne was set up on the platform, with five people seated.

There was Alliance Leader Zuo Zhao Daoran, along with the Four Saints.

Zhao Daoran’s expression was calm, observing that the time had arrived.

He stood up and respectfully bowed to the Four Saints.

"Four Saints, the auspicious time has arrived, Mr. Zhao humbly requests the Four Saints to come out and preside over this Alliance Leader Selection Meeting."

The Four Saints were long decided by Qin Tianba.

They were obedient to Zhao Daoran.

Seeing Zhao Daoran show such demeanor today was truly astonishing.

"Alliance Leader Zuo, you needn’t be modest, your abilities are obvious to everyone."

"Yes, our purpose of joining the Alliance Leader Meeting is just to ensure fairness. Presiding over this Alliance Leader Meeting must be done by you."

"..."

Zhu Hong, Bei Han, Dong Qing, and Bai Jin continuously declined.

Zhao Daoran raised an eyebrow at this.

This time, inviting the Four Saints was precisely to have them preside over this Alliance Leader Selection Meeting.

Only in this way could he step aside and face the world’s heroes.

This time, no matter what, it was necessary for these four old men to preside over the meeting.

"In terms of seniority and virtue, it should be the Four Saints who preside over the meeting."

"Even if I wanted to preside over the meeting, I’m afraid the world’s heroes wouldn’t be convinced. The Four Saints shouldn’t decline."

Zhao Daoran said respectfully.

The Four Saints remained unmoved, their eyes focused.

It seemed Zhao Daoran was sincerely inviting them to preside over the meeting.

"Given your sincere intentions, we won’t decline."

Zhu Hong and the others stood up from their chairs.

Each holding a copper token, engraved with the totems of Dragon, Phoenix, Kirin, and Black Tortoise.

Among the four, Dong Qing was the oldest and most virtuous.

After a discussion, it was naturally Dong Qing who represented the Four Saints to preside over this meeting.

Dong Qing glanced at the heroes.

The crowd was vast, and he only took a general look.

Even with just a glance, he noticed a few young individuals who stood out.

Silently astonished.

The ancient books said it was true; this Alliance Leader Selection Meeting would witness talents emerging.

These heroes and warriors would bring prosperity to Blackwater Secret Realm.

"With everyone’s trust, we are honored to host this meeting. Among the crowd, there are many heroes, truly a blessing for our Blackwater Secret Realm."

The people in Blackwater Square were delighted to hear this.

This old man sure knew how to speak.

No, the old man was merely speaking the truth.

Am I really worthy of being called a hero?

Countless people silently wondered in their hearts.

After casting a kind gaze over the crowd, Dong Qing continued.

"This year, the rules for selecting the Alliance Leader are the same as before. Those who make it into the top three will enter the final competition."

"If someone can hold the stage until the last three, they will directly become the Alliance Leader of Blackwater Alliance."

"The Alliance Leader Selection Meeting officially begins."

With his words,

everyone began moving toward the stage.

There were countless stages across Blackwater Square.

In the previous Alliance Leader Selection Meetings, one person would hold the stage, while others could challenge.

If the challenger won,

the challenger would become the one holding the stage.

In past battles, it typically took seven days and seven nights of fighting to decide the top three.

In past battles, no one had ever held the stage until the end.

With his words, the heroes flocked to the stage.

"Zuo Sect, should we hold the stage?"

Xia Yurou saw countless people heading toward the stage and hurriedly asked.

Wang Ye appeared calm.

But his eyes turned slightly.

If he held the stage now, he would have to endure countless battles, which would undoubtedly deplete a lot of Spiritual Energy.

Which would be disadvantageous for the final battle.

Although Wang Ye’s strength had reached an unparalleled level, he wasn’t confident enough to hold the stage until the end as the third.

"No rush, let’s just observe the battles."

Wang Ye remained composed.

He wasn’t a rash person.

Xia Yurou nodded.

The two tapped their toes lightly, soaring from Blackwater Square to the tiled roofs nearby.

Then, they sat side by side on the eaves, leisurely looking out over the square.

By this time, several hundred people were already on the stage.

Huang Meng worried about his brother, the thin horse staying unattended in the mountains. Besides, the fortune-teller already said he had no chance in this competition.

Thus, he too eagerly mounted the stage.

"Fellow heroes, please come up and challenge."

Standing on the stage, spring breezes ruffled Huang Meng’s robe and hair.

Exhibiting a radiant and youthful posture.

"Alright."

With his words,

a lady dressed in a light gold robe flew up the stage.

The woman’s name was Lan Hong.

Lan Hong, upon reaching the stage, revealed a murderous intent in her eyes.

Her sword trembled, subtly biting her lip as she charged toward Huang Meng.

"Lionheart Sword Technique."

With her words,

majestic Sword Qi poured forth.

The Sword Qi surged like the wrathful lions of the savanna, charging toward Lan Hong.

Giving an incredibly imposing feeling.

Huang Meng felt his head spinning upon witnessing the Sword Qi, his body being pressed down and retreating repeatedly.

"This..."

Huang Meng was astonished.

The woman before him looked only about seventeen, how could she unleash such powerful Sword Qi?

This Sword Qi seemed like it was wielded by a master who had trained for a thousand years.

"This woman is unusual."

At this moment, Huang Meng was under the pressure emitted by Lan Hong.

Unable to retreat, let alone withstand the attack.

"Though the Sword Qi is powerful and domineering, it comes fiercely but must recede."

Huang Meng’s eyes shifted.

He had devised a plan to defeat the enemy.

Crash~

The Sword Qi suddenly attacked in front of him.

He followed the force of the Sword Qi, flying down from the stage.

On the verge of falling off the stage.

"Hehe, the brother certainly needs to cooperate with that horse to unleash his strength."

A burly warrior’s lips curled into a regretful smile.

But there was no way around it, as he couldn’t violate Alliance Leader Zuo’s rule.

At this moment, Huang Meng’s body fell like a kite with a broken string from the stage, about to hit the ground.

Then, he escaped the pressure’s control.

Striking backward with a palm.

Strong Li Dao landed on the ground, creating a massive recoil.

Using this force, his body shot back like an arrow from a bowstring.