The Martial Emperor with Dragon Blood-Chapter 1173 - 1174: Sudden Turn of Events

Fu Chen looked at this scene and smiled slightly, slowly saying, "The final result of the competition is already without suspense. I announce that the champion of this Rune Convention is"

As he spoke, Fu Chen shifted his gaze to Ye Mo, and suddenly all eyes in the venue turned towards Ye Mo.

"It is him. Ye Mo!"

Swish!

With Fu Chen’s words, deafening cheers erupted, and everyone started celebrating. They witnessed not only the birth of the Rune Convention champion but also a peerless powerhouse in martial-cum-inscription dual cultivation.

However, at this moment, Ye Mo did not have much of an expression. Instead, he frowned, because when he collided with that seal, the Wraith Demon Emperor suddenly let out a surprised noise. Not only the Wraith Demon Emperor, but even Ye Mo sensed the presence of Wraith Energy within.

This means that the woman in black cloak is very likely from the Wraith Land.

The other contestants looked at Ye Mo with envy, for becoming the champion of the Rune Convention elevated one’s fame and status rapidly, and even the Seven Great Super-First-Rate Powers would have to be courteous to him.

Moreover, Ye Mo is both the martial and inscription champion, a situation never seen before in the history of the continent.

At this moment, any young person would pale in comparison to Ye Mo, for he is the most dazzling existence on this continent.

Fu Si’s face showed no emotion, while Ling Yan’s eyes were devoid of anger. Instead, they were filled with jealousy. Everything he did previously seemed laughable now. If he had been vindictive before, now he couldn’t muster any desire for revenge.

Of course, the most furious one present was Fu Rong, but she wore a cloak, so no one could see her expression. Right now, she even wanted to strike Ye Mo down.

She could act recklessly towards others, but she had to be wary of Fu Chen, having been defeated by him before, even more so now.

"Alright, now I will distribute the rewards for the top ten. Everyone, a copy of ’Superb Craftsmanship’ daily. Come and collect your rewards!"

Fu Chen said, and the ten contestants slowly walked onto the high platform according to their ranks. Each received a jade scroll of ’Superb Craftsmanship’ from Fu Chen’s hand, which was something recorded by Fu Chen himself and could not be fabricated or copied.

After the top ten contestants received ’Superb Craftsmanship,’ only four remained on the high platform.

Fu Chen, Ye Mo, the cloaked Fu Rong, and Fu Si.

"According to the competition’s rules, the three of you may become my closed-door disciples!"

Fu Chen glanced at Fu Rong and said calmly.

Everyone displayed envious looks, as becoming Fu Chen’s closed-door disciple was the greatest highlight of this Rune Convention.

Thud!

Suddenly, Fu Si directly knelt down, lowered his head, and said, "Master, Fu Si has disgraced the Fu Sect, unable to win the championship, seeking punishment!"

"Fu Si, this is not your fault; your natural talents are excellent. If blame is to be assigned, blame it on the appearance of a freak of this era."

Fu Chen was indeed quite satisfied with Fu Si, even considering giving the Fu Sect to him. However, becoming the sect master clearly required going through numerous trials, so Fu Chen had never formally accepted Fu Si as a personal disciple.

"No, Master, please punish me. I was determined to win the championship this time."

Fu Si said self-pityingly.

"Haha!"

Fu Chen nodded with satisfaction and slowly walked over, helping Fu Si up.

But the next moment, the situation changed.

Shick!

A black dagger, without warning, stabbed into Fu Chen’s abdomen. Fu Chen’s face changed, and he slapped Fu Si away, while the black dagger remained embedded in Fu Chen’s abdomen.

Not just Ye Mo, but all the surrounding audience were stunned. Fu Si actually attacked Fu Chen, what was going on?

"Is this the Shadow-Slaying Dagger?"

Fu Chen pulled the dagger out, looking at the blood-stained dagger with an extremely darkened expression. This dagger was an Immortal Artifact, specifically an assassination dagger, which could conceal its spiritual fluctuations like the Solitary Darkness Cloak, making it the best dagger for assassinations.

If not for this dagger, Fu Chen would have detected the sneak attack.

Swish, swish, swish!

In this sudden twist, several figures descended from above the pagoda, landing in front of Fu Chen. They appeared to be elderly, some over seventy years old.

"Teacher, are you alright?"

An old woman among them asked with concern; this person being Yao Xuanzi.

"I’m fine! Activate the Teleportation Array to send all the spectators away!"

Fu Chen ordered, slowly looking at the slowly rising Fu Si, coldly asking, "Why did you do this?"

"Do you even need to ask?"

Fu Si laughed coldly, roaring loudly, "Fu Chen, I was born in the Fu Sect, and I cultivated seal techniques more diligently than anyone. My life’s goal was to become your disciple, yet you never had the slightest intention of accepting me, preferring to mentor and take under your wing those disciples whose talents did not match mine. Why? Why?"

"Is this your reason for collaborating with Fu Rong to rebel against me?"

Fu Chen asked coldly.

"Fu Chen, it seems you knew all along."

Fu Rong removed her cloak, revealing a slightly pale face, appearing to be in her fifties, with many wrinkles.

"I didn’t know, but suspected since you gave the seal to Fu Si."

Fu Chen shook his head; the abdominal wound had been stopped, but the strike had directly targeted his vital point, greatly reducing his strength.

"Three years ago, I infiltrated the Fu Sect to investigate the Evil Talisman Spirit but discovered you had sealed it in the Heavenly Seal Tower. Initially thinking I returned empty-handed, I encountered Fu Si and taught him my seal technique, more powerful than yours. Thus, he took me as his mentor."

Fu Rong said with a smile.

Hearing this, Ye Mo also understood the reason behind these events. It seemed this Fu Rong had some grievances with Fu Chen. Although Fu Si attacked Fu Chen, so many experts had descended, there probably wasn’t much to worry about.

"Yao Xuanzi, protect Ye Mo, for today I will clean house."

With these words, the once bustling environment became silent, all spectators instantly teleported away from the scene, leaving only Fu Sect members and a few contestants in the plaza.

"Fu Chen, you were prepared, but you think this can defeat me? Now that you’ve been wounded, you’re not my opponent. Without you, no one in the Fu Sect can stand against me, and Ye Mo will also be slain by me. His presence threatens my Wraith Land!"

Fu Rong slowly ascended into the air, her arrogant voice echoing, almost defying heaven and earth.