<h4>Chapter 342 Hearing About Sects For The First Time</h4>


    Wang Teng wouldn’t have imagined that his parents were also here in Capital Xia. They came to view his matches personally. He was worried that there might be deaths and injuries in the arena, so he didn’t inform them. He didn’t want them to worry. However, he had underestimated the attention parents gave to their children. How could they not know of such an important matter?


    They wouldn’t have cared if Wang Teng didn’t participate, but since he was a candidate, they muste and see him in action.


    Li Xiumei and Wang Shengguo didn’t understand the martial warriors’ world that much. They only knew that bing a martial warrior could bring glory to their ancestors. The National Number One Martial Arts Competition was a grand event. The government organized it personally, and it was internationally renowned. They felt extremely proud to be a part of this event.


    Their son was so promising! Grandpa Wang wanted toe too, but he was getting old. Everyone persuaded him to sit tight at home. In the end, he decided to stay and watch the live broadcast.


    Wang Teng’s appearance caused a hugemotion. Many people were talking about him. No one knew how strong he was and why Huanghai Military Academy sent this freshman for thepetition.


    Maybe he wasn’t that weak either, and the main reason was to let him experience the martial artspetition for future preparations.


    Some live stream channels were also broadcasting thepetition. There were even people setting up betting stands, wagering on Wang Teng’s ability and what ranking he would achieve.


    Instantly, numerous people ced their bets. Public opinion varied, and the topic remained trending for a long time.


    Wang Teng wouldn’t have guessed that his appearance could cause such a huge reaction. Everyone was debating about him.


    “Alright, Wang Teng is very handsome, we know, but can everyone stop staring at him? Let’s give some time to the other students too. After the Huanghai Military Academy, we have….” Zhang Jun opened his mouth once again and continued hismentary.


    All the famous universities appeared one by one in front of the audience. Then, the other factions made their entrance. It was an eye-opener for normal people. This was when they knew that there were so many martial warrior organizations in the country.


    Of course, some of them were already aware since this martial artspetition had been hosted many times. Hence, they weren’t surprised.


    Following the entrance of every faction, thementator would introduce them briefly to the audience.


    “The Leiting Martial House is one of the top three martial arts academies in the country. This time, we have Ren Qingcang as their leader. I’m sure all of you are familiar with this young martial warrior. He’s the direct disciple of the president of Leiting Martial House and is extremely talented. I heard that he is determined to get the championship title for this martial artspetition.”


    Suddenly, a name caught Wang Teng’s attention.


    Ren Qingcang! Was it that Ren Qingcang?


    Wang Teng had a sudden thought as he looked at the person in the lead. This was a young man around 20 years old. He had long hair with sharp features. He was exceptionally handsome and arrogant, and his aura was distant and cold.


    This fellow seems like a showoff. Wang Teng pouted andined in his heart. Ren Qingcang raised his head as if he had sensed Wang Teng’s gaze.


    Wang Teng smiled at him, revealing his pearly white teeth.


    Ren Qingcang was stunned for a moment. Then, he remembered something and squinted his eyes slightly. He had heard thementator’s introduction just now. This was Wang Teng from Huanghai Military Academy.


    He couldn’t remember who he was just by listening to the name, but memories shed in his mind when he saw his face. This was probably the young man his grandfather had told him about.


    A glimmer shed past his eyes before he looked away from Wang Teng. He was just a freshman. No matter how talented he was, how strong could he be? This was a nobody whom he could get rid of during thepetition. Is he… looking down on me?


    Wang Teng smiled when he saw his reaction. In the past, he had heard that Ren Qingcang was a 6-star soldier-level martial warrior. He wondered what stage he was at now.


    I hope that he won’t disappoint me!


    Zhang Jun continued hismentary.


    “Qianyuan Sect is the top sect in our country, second to none. It has a long history. Ever since the Force invaded Earth, their legacy started shining with a newfound brilliance.


    “Recently, Qianyuan Sect has epted many gifted disciples because of their strong legacy. Among the participants for this year’s martial artspetition, we have an extremely talented young martial warrior. He’s the young master of the Qianyuan Sect, Zhao Yuanwu.”


    Wang Teng was stunned when he heard Zhang Jun’s introduction.


    Sect?


    There are sects in this world?


    There was rarely any information on sects avable online. Even if something was found, most people would think that it was a rumor and couldn’t be trusted.


    After all, in modern society, sects sounded a little ancient.


    Even though there were martial warriors, they were new-era martial warriors. They would either take the martial arts exam or join a martial arts academy. Sects were scarce.


    However, some people had insider information and looked astounded after being in a daze for a moment. “Those sects are appearing in front of the public now?”


    A few more sects appeared after the first one. These factions hadn’t participated in martial artspetitions in the past. Hence, they were thest to make an appearance.


    Time passed quickly. The opening ceremony was boring inparison to the rest of thepetition, but the audience enjoyed it. They were curious about the young martial warriors,menting from head to feet excitedly.


    Many important figures were sitting on the second floor in the audience seats.


    At this moment, someone smiled and said, “There are several top-tier talents in this batch. It will be a heatedpetition.”


    “Although there are many talents, my disciple, Ren Qingcang, is destined to suppress the crowd. There’s no doubt that he will be the champion.” One of the muscr hunksughed arrogantly.


    This person was the president of Leiting Martial House, Lei Zhenting!


    “President Lei, it’s too early to draw conclusions now.” A carefree middle-aged man sniggered. “Ye Jixin, don’t worry about me. This year, your Jixin Martial House doesn’t have any presentable talented martial warriors in your ranks,” Lei Zhenting smiled and said.


    The carefree middle-aged man was the famous president of Jixin Martial House!


    If Wang Teng saw his appearance, he might be dumbfounded.


    “Are you sure?” Ye Jixin replied indifferently.


    “I heard that Wang Teng is from your Jixin Martial House, right?” Someone at the side jumped into their conversation.


    “Indeed, he’s from my Jixin Martial House. I didn’t expect Huanghai to let him participate in the martial artspetition,” Ye Jixin said with a strange gaze.


    “Old Wu, why did you start paying attention to him? Wang Teng will have a chance to win thepetition a few yearster. This year, he’s just joining in the fun,” Lei Zhenting said nonchntly.


    “I heard that Jixin Martial House gave him an SSS-grade proposal,” the president of Bailian Martial House, Wu Lian, said.


    “I remember it now. My subordinates did mention this matter to me. Ye Jixin, is this fellow really worth the price?” Lei Zhenting asked in bewilderment. “You will know whether it’s worth it or notter,” Ye Jixin said.


    “Hmph, what are you acting so mysterious for? You are so evasive,” Lei Zhenting said with disdain.


    “Hahaha.” Wu Lian burst outughing when he heard this.


    “What happy things are you all talking about?” An ordinary-looking scrawny man walked over at this moment.


    “Mr. Ma!”


    The three presidents turned around and saw CEO Ma from Alibaba. They smiled and greeted him.


    Their martial arts academies had long-term coborations with Alibaba, so they knew him personally. “We’re talking about this year’s participants,” Wu Lian smiled and replied. “Mr. Ma, you must be looking for people to bring into yourpany.” “Of course. Martial warriors are strategic resources. Businesses need their help, too,” Mr. Ma said.


    “Mr. Ma, has anyone in particr caught your attention?” Lei Zhenting asked.


    “I can’t touch the students from the military academies. But I feel that your disciple, Ren Qingcang, is not bad,” Mr. Ma smiled and said.


    “Hahaha, you’ve got good taste. We can have a chat after thepetition,” Lei Zhentingughed and replied.


    On the screen, Zhang Jun slowly opened his mouth.


    “All thepetitors have entered the venue. I’m sure that everyone has a brief understanding of them now. If you want to know them better, you will have to wait for thepetition to start.


    “I dare to say that there will be many elite figures emerging from these participants many yearster. Some of them may even be general-stage martial warriors.”


    There was an uproar from the crowd.


    General-stage martial warriors!


    To many ordinary people, general-stage martial warriors were an indomitable presence, just like the three presidents of the martial arts academies and the generals in the military. They were all big shots.


    Hence, they were dumbstruck when thementator said that some of the young martial warriors would be such mighty figures in the future.


    Of course, many of them found it reasonable. After all, these young martial warriors were all gifted. Given enough time to grow, many of them could reach the general stage. “This is the end of the opening ceremony. We will now raise our g and y our national anthem. Please leave the venue in an orderly manner.”


    The national anthem sounded after thementator finished speaking. Everyone looked towards the center, where the g was rising steadily.


    Everyone left.


    The opening ceremony was screened to the entire country through various media. It was even transmitted to other nations. A rumpus had urred on the inte. Many people were talking about the National Number One Martial Arts Competition,menting on the participants from the various universities and factions.


    More and more people took notice of this event, and it trended higher and higher on the inte.


    The next day.


    In the morning, at Dragon’s Den. The audience stands were packed with people, and discussions never stopped for a single moment.


    At 8 am sharp, the name list for the duels was revealed on the screen. The zone number and the arena number were disyed too.


    Wang Teng searched for his name. His opponent was a fourth-year student from Jinlin University. Looking at the name, it wasn’t a famous talent.


    “Arena 66!” Wang Teng smiled when he saw his arena number. This number was good.[1] He found the arena and stepped onto it.


    The judge was already in position.


    His opponent had arrived too. “You will have some time to prepare. When I shout ‘start,’ you can start thepetition. Once someone admits defeat or loses his ability to fight, the duel will end.” The judge was a martial warrior, and he wasn’t weak. If there was a need, he could step in to stop the participants and prevent idents from happening Wang Teng nodded to show that he understood.


    After some time, the judge blew the whistle and shouted, “Start!” [1] 6 can mean amazing in Chinese.