xymnovel Chapter 607 Martial Arts Conference!
Chapter 607 Martial Arts Conference!
With a tap of your finger, you'll instantly be transported to the exciting world of Chapter 611, the Martial Arts Tournament!
Besides, the three states under Su Ye's command are not short of money, but they are short of people!
Cangzhou, under Su Ye's command, is a strategically important border region and has been a battleground for military strategists since ancient times.
However, through Su Ye's ingenious planning, this land became a trump card in his hands.
During this period, the situation on the grasslands was constantly changing, with constant warfare between tribes, which provided Su Ye with an excellent opportunity. Taking advantage of the chaos within the grasslands, he opened the door to trade with various tribes on the grasslands.
While the grasslands were in chaos, Xun Yu had been profiting immensely from the disasters inflicted on various tribes over the years, thanks to his control of Cangzhou.
Countless horses, cattle, sheep, and even slaves, servants, and able-bodied men captured from various tribes were continuously brought into Cangzhou's possession, enriching the city's resources.
Therefore, it is no exaggeration to say that Cangzhou is now extremely wealthy.
Hengzhou, as the former headquarters of the Dantian Merchant Alliance and the back garden of the Daqian Dynasty, holds an even more important position.
Hengzhou was a prosperous commercial center, attracting merchants from all over the country.
This time, Su Ye took over Hengzhou and, under the command of Yao Guangxiao and Jia Xu, swallowed up most of the resources of the Dantian Merchant Alliance. He also cleverly integrated and absorbed the remaining forces of the Dantian Merchant Alliance, thereby further expanding the commercial territory of Hengzhou.
Furthermore, Shen Wansan's forces have now risen to prominence, forming the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, which trades throughout the entire Daqian Dynasty and even the Dayong Dynasty.
Su Ye can now confidently say that he has plenty of money!
Therefore, since we have so much money that we don't know what to do with it, if our lord wants to have some fun, then let's just indulge him!
A mere "martial arts tournament" is no big deal!
"It is indeed feasible, but we still need to consider how to attract more heroes and talents to participate, as well as security during the event to ensure that no accidents occur."
Di Renjie paused for a moment before adding.
"I already have a plan in mind. Shen Wansan's Tianyun Chamber of Commerce has extensive business routes and deep connections. Having them in charge of the preparations for the conference, including publicity and venue setup, will surely make things much easier."
"As for the rule-making and security, they will be fully handled by the Divine Martial Hall. With so many experts in the Divine Martial Hall, we are confident that this news will spread like wildfire and let all the heroes of the world know about it."
"At the same time, it will ensure the safety of the participants during the conference; there can be absolutely no mishaps."
Su Ye nodded, already having a preliminary plan in mind.
In the days that followed, the elites under Su Ye's command sprang into action.
With its strong financial resources and organizational capabilities, Shen Wansan's Tianyun Chamber of Commerce quickly built a magnificent martial arts arena in Tianheng Prefecture.
The arena is located on the edge of Tianheng Prefecture, covering a vast area and surrounded by carefully arranged colorful flags. Each flag is painted with exquisite patterns, some depicting dragons and phoenixes in flight, others depicting magnificent mountains and rivers. They sway gently in the breeze, as if whispering the glory of the grand event that is about to begin.
To the north of the arena stands a nine-story building called the "Nine Heavens Treasure Pavilion".
This building was specially crafted by skilled artisans from all over the world by the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce. It was inlaid with rare woods and gemstones. Each floor is filled with all kinds of rare treasures, from pearls from the East China Sea to jade from the Northern Frontier, from silk from the Central Plains to goldware from the Western Rong. The dazzling array of treasures is overwhelming.
This is not only a symbol of the wealth and strength of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, but also an incentive for all participants—the winners will have the opportunity to receive these precious prizes and become the focus of everyone's attention.
Next to the Nine Heavens Pavilion is a group of buildings called "Liuli Zhu".
These buildings, with their glazed tile roofs, are crystal clear and shimmer with a soft, warm light under the sun.
They were designed as small, exquisite courtyards, each with a comfortable lounge and tea room for martial artists and their entourage to rest and socialize during the martial arts tournament.
Inside the Liuli Pavilion, fresh flowers and elegant tea have been specially arranged, allowing people to enjoy a rare moment of tranquility and comfort amidst the intense competition.
In addition, the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce also ingeniously built a "Fengyun Viewing Platform".
Located on one side of the arena, this observation deck soars into the clouds, featuring a spacious viewing platform and an exquisite pavilion, allowing spectators to overlook the grand spectacle of the entire arena.
The viewing platform is surrounded by colorful wind chimes. Whenever a breeze blows, the wind chimes will ring softly, which, together with the sounds of the martial arts competition below, will surely create a unique melody.
What's even more eye-catching is that the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce also set up a long corridor called the "Dragon Vein Corridor" around the arena.
The corridor is carved with various auspicious dragon and phoenix patterns and landscape paintings, which are both beautiful and meaningful.
It not only provides shade and shelter from the rain for the audience, but also serves as a link connecting the various building complexes, making the entire arena area a complete and harmonious whole.
Meanwhile, the disciples of the Divine Martial Hall followed the caravan of the Tianyun Chamber of Commerce, spreading the news of the Martial Arts Tournament to the surrounding Great Qian Dynasty and Great Yong Dynasty, and even to every corner of the Tianwu Continent, as quickly as possible.
The news spread like wildfire across every corner of the Tianwu Continent, stirring up ripples in the hearts of countless people.
In all the great dynasties, whether they were high-ranking generals and nobles or reclusive heroes of the martial arts world, everyone was filled with anticipation and curiosity for the upcoming martial arts tournament.
In a remote border region of the Great Qian Dynasty, the brothers Ma Yuan and Ma Shanwei sat in a simple tent.
Outside the tent, the wind and sand whipped up clouds of yellow dust, but they could not conceal the indomitable pride between the two men's brows.
Ma Yuan, a famous general from the Eastern Han Dynasty, was implanted into the Tianwu Continent. Although he was old, his ambition remained undiminished, and the long sword in his hand was still sharp.
Ma Shanwei, who was implanted with his brother's blood, was also incredibly strong and brave, and was a capable general under Ma Yuan. The two fought side by side in this border region and made many great achievements.
Unfortunately, due to the machinations of treacherous officials in the court, the two brothers were trapped in this place.
"Brother, have you heard of the martial arts tournament being held in Hengzhou?"
Ma Shanwei's rough voice broke the silence in the tent. He was toying with a pair of heavy iron hammers in his hands, and his eyes were flashing with excitement.
"I've certainly heard of it. It's said that it was personally presided over by Lord Su Ye, the Duke of Daqian, with generous prizes, attracting heroes from all over the Tianwu Continent."
"Shanwei, what are your thoughts on this?"
Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan raised an eyebrow and said in a deep voice.
"Brother, how can we miss such a grand event?"
"Although I, Ma Shanwei, am not invincible, I am willing to test my skills and see if the rare treasures within the Nine Heavens Treasure Pavilion can fall into the hands of my brother and me!"
Ma Shanwei slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and said with great enthusiasm.
Upon hearing this, Ma Yuan smiled. He knew his younger brother's temperament well and also knew that this martial arts tournament might be a good opportunity for them to show their strength and make a name for themselves.
Thinking of this, he immediately nodded in agreement and decided to go to Hengzhou with Ma Shanwei.
He'd had enough of this lousy place!