Chapter 609: The Conference Begins with All Parties Gathering
Chapter 609: The Conference Begins with All Parties Gathering
"This conference is an excellent opportunity for me to demonstrate my abilities and serve my lord."
"Although we are outstanding disciples of Taoism in this generation, under our lord's command, we must start from scratch."
"My mind is made up. I am determined to shine at this conference and secure a good position."
Zhao Gongming's eyes shone brightly as he spoke in a deep voice.
"What you say is absolutely right, brother. We three sisters are also willing to lend you a hand."
"However, there are many powerful figures at this conference, so brother, you must be careful."
Yunxiao gently stroked her hair and said softly.
"My elder brother is exceptionally skilled in martial arts and possesses extraordinary wisdom; he will surely stand out in the competition."
"Although the three of us sisters will not be attending this conference, we can still offer advice and assistance to our brother from behind the scenes."
Qiongxiao nodded in agreement.
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
"Haha, good! With you all by my side, what do I have to fear from the heroes of the world?"
Zhao Gongming, dressed in a Taoist robe, laughed heartily and said excitedly.
Meanwhile, the brothers Ma Yuan and Ma Shanwei quickly packed their belongings, selected several fast horses, and embarked on their journey to Hengzhou.
After traversing deserts and crossing mountains and rivers, and enduring several days of arduous travel, they finally arrived outside Tianheng Prefecture.
The Tianheng Prefecture was bustling with activity, with martial artists from all walks of life flocking to the arena.
Ma Yuan and Ma Shanwei exchanged a smile, a surge of indescribable excitement welling up within them, knowing that this tournament would be the best stage for them to showcase their martial arts skills and prove themselves.
At the registration booth, Ma Yuan handed over his name card, while Ma Shanwei stood to the side, his large iron spear—the Eight Treasures Dragon Spear—shining brightly in the sunlight.
His imposing and extraordinary aura immediately attracted the attention of those around him, who cast curious glances his way.
After successfully registering, the two brothers found a quiet inn in the city to stay in.
And this inn happened to be the one where Jia Fu stayed.
As night fell, the Tianheng Mansion was brightly lit, and the hustle and bustle outside the martial arts arena gradually subsided, but inside the inn, a different scene unfolded.
Jia Fu sat alone by the window, toying with a chess piece in his hand. His gaze occasionally swept over the bustling night scene outside the window, while he silently deduced the various possibilities for the upcoming conference.
Just then, a steady footstep interrupted his thoughts, followed by two extraordinary auras. He looked up and saw the brothers Ma Yuan and Ma Shanwei entering the inn's lobby.
Ma Yuan was tall and upright with a resolute face and eyes that gleamed with wisdom, while Ma Shanwei was burly with bulging muscles, and even without moving, the iron spear in his hand seemed to contain immense power.
As soon as the two entered, they attracted the attention of everyone in the inn, but they seemed to be used to it and went straight to the innkeeper to inquire about accommodation.
"These two have extraordinary presence and are definitely not ordinary people. Perhaps they are also here to participate in the martial arts tournament."
Jia Fu's heart stirred, and he pondered to himself.
"Gentlemen, judging from your imposing figures, you must have come for the martial arts tournament as well. My name is Jia Fu. May I share a drink with you?"
With this in mind, he decided to take the initiative to befriend them. So he got up, walked slowly toward the two of them, and smiled as he cupped his hands in greeting.
Ma Shanwei nodded, gently placing the iron spear in his hand aside with a dull thud. He then sat down opposite Jia Fu, scrutinizing him sharply, secretly marveling at the other man's composed demeanor.
"My name is Ma Shanwei, and this is my elder brother, Ma Yuan."
"We come from the frontier and have long admired the illustrious reputation of Lord Su Ye, the Duke of Zhenguo. We have come here specifically to attend the meeting, hoping to make some contributions."
Ma Shanwei's words were concise and clear, yet they revealed a confidence that should not be underestimated.
"So you are the Ma brothers. I have long admired you. I am Jia Fu from Cangzhou."
"It seems we've all come with the same purpose. I hope you two gentlemen will show mercy at the upcoming conference."
Upon hearing this, Jia Fu's heart stirred, and he smiled.
"Brother Jia, you flatter me. In a martial arts tournament, everyone should rely on their own abilities and stop when they have made a move."
"However, it's fate that we met here. Who knows, we might even fight side by side and plan great things together in the future!"
Ma Yuan laughed heartily, patted Jia Fu on the shoulder, and said with great enthusiasm.
The three of them sat down together, and the waiter quickly brought out wine and dishes.
"Brothers, what are your thoughts on the upcoming conference? I believe that with heroes from all over the world gathering here, it will surely be a fierce battle."
After several rounds of drinks, the atmosphere became more lively, and Jia Fu spoke first.
"Brother Jia is absolutely right. This conference is so grand and has attracted so much attention."
"Although my brother and I are not very talented, we would like to take this opportunity to let the world know the fame of the Ma brothers."
Ma Yuan took a sip of wine and spoke slowly.
"Haha, well said! I, Ma Shanwei, may not be able to boast about anything else, but I'm confident that my strength and martial arts skills are second to none."
"At the upcoming conference, we'll definitely show those so-called experts who the real powerhouses are!"
Ma Shanwei laughed gruffly from the side.
"The two brothers' lofty aspirations are truly admirable."
"Although I, Jia Fu, am skilled in military strategy, I also have aspirations in martial arts. At the upcoming grand gathering, we can look out for each other and advance and retreat together."
Jia Fu nodded in approval, secretly assessing the two men's strength, and said modestly.
Although his martial prowess is estimated to be stronger than his military strategy.
"Brother Jia, I see that you wield your silver halberd with unparalleled skill. You will surely shine brightly in the near future."
"I am not very talented. Although I am good at fighting, I also admire those who are both wise and brave. I hope to witness your true skills at the tournament."
Ma Shanwei said sincerely.
"Brother Ma, you flatter me. Although I, Jia Fu, have some minor skills, the world is vast and full of talented and extraordinary people. How dare I be so arrogant?"
Jia Fu smiled faintly, not wanting to make any boastful claims, otherwise what if he was proven wrong later?
The three men found themselves getting along very well, discussing everything from martial arts to military strategy and the general trend of the world, as if they had found kindred spirits.
As night deepened, this corner of the inn became especially lively because of their gathering.
As the wine was finished and the party was over, Jia Fu lay on his bed, his heart surging with unprecedented excitement and anticipation.
During this period, Jia Fu diligently practiced martial arts at his residence every day, constantly honing his skills.
He knew that this conference would bring together heroes from all walks of life across the Tianwu Continent, and the competition would be extremely fierce.
Therefore, he dared not slack off in the slightest and always maintained his best condition.
These days, you can randomly encounter two people in an inn, and they both have such knowledge and martial arts skills.
This only made him look forward to the conference even more soon.
...
Meanwhile, in a brightly lit mansion within the Tianheng Prefecture, Gongsun Ba, clad in silver armor, her sleek armor accentuating her extraordinary figure, exuded a formidable heroic spirit.
Standing before her were two young men, Xia Gengshi and Shebishi.
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