Chapter 968: Chapter 964: You Shouldn’t Speak About Dantong Like That! After saying this, Xu Ming paused for a moment and then said, "There will be no more supplementary rules elsewhere, if there are no issues, the contestants from both sides can enter!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Dantong felt a gentle push guiding her off the platform, leaving space for Sun Miaohan to face off.
After she landed, Xu Ming looked at Bai Xiaoxuan and announced loudly, "Next, let’s welcome contestant Bai Xiaoxuan to enter."
Seeing Xu Ming’s serious expression, Bai Xiaoxuan knew he wasn’t joking with her. Amidst passionate applause and gazes of attention, she slightly bent her calf, suddenly exerted force, and landed stably on the platform like a nimble rabbit.
Xu Ming nodded his head with satisfaction, then displayed his body technique to fly up to the pavilion, landing and looking at the senior sister Chen Zhenfang.
Chen Zhenfang understood his intent, stepped forward, brought two fingers together as a sword finger, and lightly pointed toward the platform. Immediately, Sun Miaohan and Bai Xiaoxuan each had a uniquely shaped armor appear on them, resembling protective armor. Above the platform, a scoreboard-like light screen floated, currently showing both of their scores as zero.
At this time, the crowd below the platform stopped their loud applause and began to have various speculations, unable to help but doubt whether there was something wrong with the armor covering Sun Miaohan and Bai Xiaoxuan...
"Do you think there’s a problem with this?"
"I definitely think there’s a problem. Otherwise, it would be easier to directly suppress Miaohan Sister’s strength to the same level as Xuanxuan instead of going through the effort to set up such an armor."
"Are you out of your mind? Suppressing both their strengths to the same level would still favor Miaohan Sister due to personal experience, which is also part of combat power. This is something Xu Ming frequently mentioned."
"I actually thought the same thing a while ago, but you beat me to saying it!"
"Hmph! Do you actually believe that?"
Seeing that the match on stage hadn’t started yet, the battle below the platform was about to begin. Someone quickly spoke up as a reminder, "Alright, alright, you all should get your facts straight; this armor was personally consolidated by Master Chen Zhenfang."
"What did you say?!"
The two previously arguing people simultaneously exclaimed in surprise, their gazes involuntarily turning toward the pavilion, where they saw the dignified Chen Zhenfang.
At this moment, not only those two, but everyone in the venue held no further dissent. Chen Zhenfang’s presence was like an absolutely impartial and fair balance in their minds, ensuring no bias was given due to any particular party.
Discussion gradually calmed down, Chen Zhenfang stepped back, while Xu Ming stepped forward, speaking, "The first round competition is based on strength. The armor on both of you provides basic defense, but also allows you to overlay your Protective True Qi or use some defensive techniques."
"In short, your task is to minimize the damage from the opponent’s attacks as much as possible, with the final damage being converted into points. Whoever has more points will be the winner of the first round!"
"It’s crucial to highlight that during the opponent’s assault, other techniques are allowed, but it’s strictly forbidden for the defending side to have active physical contact with the attacking side, and they must not use techniques that inflict damage."
"Any violation of the prohibitions will result in immediate loss, so you must remember them well."
With this said, Xu Ming looked at Sun Miaohan and Bai Xiaoxuan on the platform, calming his tone, saying, "There’s a three-minute preparation time, after which the match will officially begin. Bai Xiaoxuan will be the first to attack."
Xu Ming’s words undoubtedly reignited the excitement in the venue, leading to serious deliberations about the meaning of "allowed use of other techniques."
From a literal interpretation, as long as the absolute prohibitions are not violated—having active physical contact with the opponent or using damaging techniques—everything else can be considered under other techniques.
But somehow it seems like this rule favors Sun Miaohan, as clearly, in terms of these "other techniques," the newly entry-level Bai Xiaoxuan would not be a match for Sun Miaohan!
As for Bai Xiaoxuan being the first to attack, there was no objection from anyone, since this wasn’t a back-and-forth duel between the two, where the starter has an advantage.
Whether first or last, it doesn’t make much difference!
Amongst the bustling discussions, Xu Ming quietly backed away, and as she did, a three-minute countdown suddenly appeared on the light screen above Sun Miaohan and Bai Xiaoxuan, allowing them to know when the match would begin.
Looking at the delicate and lovely Bai Xiaoxuan, Sun Miaohan showed a somewhat awkward expression and said, "Xuanxuan, you know your sister doesn’t want to compete against you, but because of certain people, I can’t hold back. If you lose, please don’t blame your sister!"
Below the platform, Ji Dantong naturally heard that Sun Miaohan referred to "certain people" as herself, immediately feeling an urge to go up and fight a decisive battle with the latter.
I’ve already stepped down, yet you still resort to sarcastic insinuations and mockery, truly going overboard!
Nonetheless, Sun Miaohan showed no sign of stopping, after blaming Ji Dantong, she showed a smile as warm as a spring breeze, "But you don’t need to worry, even though your sister won’t go easy, if you lose, you can seek comfort by throwing yourself into the arms."
While saying this, her gaze landed directly on Ji Dantong, chest lifted provocatively, "If you throw yourself into certain people’s arms for comfort, it’d definitely feel a bit uncomfortable!"
Ji Dantong’s eyes immediately burned with fire, if looks could kill, Sun Miaohan would have been slashed countless times already, not leaving a chance for survival.
This joke of a small chest, played countless times by Sun Miaohan over the years, never fails to ignite anger every time Ji Dantong hears it, making it hard to restrain!
Of course, to be truthful, Ji Dantong isn’t as bad as Sun Miaohan exaggerated, with Bai Xiaoxuan throwing herself into her arms possibly not being uncomfortable.
But without comparison, there’s no harm, in this regard, Ji Dantong certainly isn’t Sun Miaohan’s match.
However, having a large chest doesn’t explain everything, right?!
Just as Ji Dantong couldn’t help roaring in her heart, Bai Xiaoxuan spoke on the platform, "Miaohan Sister, I think what you said about Dantong Sister is wrong, in fact, during the time you were away last time, Dantong Sister was still..."
Before finishing, Ji Dantong shouted from below the platform, "Stop! Xuanxuan, don’t mind that demon, later beat her until she questions her existence, that will be your way to vent for sister!"
At this moment, Ji Dantong’s heart was truly complicated, unsure of what way or words to express it...