Earlier, the practice of the Tournament for selecting challengers was told by Shuo. Elder Ovian didn't even consider the possibility of Kai reaching the Top 100. Therefore, he just talked about the conditions, but he didn't go into the fine details.
When Kai talked to Lone Buddha about it, he learnt more details. Basically, everything was logical. A lot of the Personal Disciples were doing their own things and cultivating. Not everyone like Shuo was relentlessly fighting in the Fatum Supreme Arena. Because of this, there was a problem with determining current ranks.
No one wanted to lose such a unique opportunity like visiting Reincarnation Island. Even those who were in the Top 250 came to try their luck. Naturally, they all failed. But the very fact of being able to participate did not allow them to give up their ambitions and unrealistic expectations. A person always hopes for a miracle somewhere in the depths of his soul.
The tournament was simple enough. It was an uncomplicated race of uninterrupted battles. There was a possibility of two defeats. If you lost a third time, you were simply disqualified. The eliminations were gradual. Initially, people below Rank 100 would fight. Only when there were 10 of them left did they have a chance to challenge the tops and take their place.
Essentially, those who were already in the Top 100 would not need to fight. Unless, of course, they are challenged. Because of this system, the weakest of the top 100 were the ones to be feared. Usually, they would be the ones who would be challenged.
It took a few days to hold all these fights and complete the current Top 100 Ranks. But before that, there was still registration and other formalities.
Therefore, ideally, one should have arrived a few days before the start of registration. Especially since Kai didn't know exactly when it would start.
- Okay... I'll just train and return to the Shadow Sect a few months before the expected date... - Kai said while pouring water on the fire.
After a month, he was finally leaving his cave. Kai was heading closer to the centre of the Shadow Sect.
The place where he had been dwelling for the past month looked like a hillside for a reason. Kai had already studied the surroundings well and knew what would follow next. Moving forward he would begin to climb the mountain. It was one of the mountain ranges that were in the area.
'I can't wait to test my new strength in battle! Hehe.' - Moving through the forest, Kai thought.
He had now ascended to the middle stage of the Cloud Sphere. Although it wasn't a new sphere, but still, he could feel that the clouds in his Energy Centre had become more dense. Also, their rotation speed had noticeably increased. They were like black thunderclouds.
- Raaaar! - Suddenly, a roar sounded in the distance, and then the sounds of explosions could be heard.
'Hmm... A battle? Should I watch it?' - Kai suddenly stopped and looked in the direction of the sound.
He was now figuring out the risks. Still, the people that had come this far would not be simple martial artists. Especially if there's a whole group there, it could become dangerous to his life.
- Why am I hesitating? If I don't provoke them, it's unlikely that anything bad will come out of it. Hehe. - Kai laughed slyly and ran in that direction.
The closer he got, the louder the sounds of battle became. Kai couldn't wait to see what was going on out there. Perhaps he would have something to eat soon....
When he was almost there, all sounds suddenly stopped. Apparently, this signalled the end of the fight.
'Damn... Okay, I'll just watch.' - Kai thought and calmly ran out of the forest.
In general, there were a lot of people who came to the Shadowlands. But the true strongmen were usually not here. And any of the Elders or representatives of the Alliances that came for ingredients were unlikely to cause trouble. Therefore, Kai wasn't particularly worried about his safety. In this area, beasts were to be feared, not humans.
But as soon as Kai ran out and looked at the corpse of the animal, and then the people near... He instantly tensed up! At that moment, his instincts were screaming danger!
- What the... - Kai said in shock.
At that moment, he instantly felt that he was in a very bad situation. It was not only his logic, but also his intuition.....
- Hahaha! Brother Immortal Drunkard! It's really you! I've been looking for you for so long! - Shouted a guy standing beside the carcass of a large beast.
Blood was slowly dripping from his spear.....
This guy's gaze was completely unhealthy. He seemed to be very different from the way Kai had seen him the first time he met him... It was Silver Spear!
Except that right now, he didn't even read that naive, kind smile and friendly attitude in him. Although, at this moment, he was also smiling, but it was more like the grin of a beast...
'Fuck! What the fuck is he doing here!' - Furiously scolded in his thoughts Kai.
As soon as he thought about it, he instantly turned around and wanted to run! The situation was very bad, even critical!
But in the same second, Kai's idea was shattered. A translucent, purple wall appeared in front of him! Turning his head around, Kai realised that it wasn't a standard barrier..... He was inside a large dome-shaped barrier! There was no way he could get around it!
- Thank you Sister Purple Illusion. - With a grin, the guy let out a grin.
'Bitch! It all happened so fast I didn't even notice her!' - Scolded Kai in his head.
Not far from the beast, a tall girl with long, purple hair was sitting near a tree.
- Doom! - Without saying a word, Kai released all of his energy and unleashed the Astral Sacrifice Fire! From this surge, a wave of energy instantly appeared and swept around, crashing into the barrier.
Kai rushed forward with lightning speed, putting all his strength into his fist!
- Bang! - There was a huge explosion! Even the ground shook a little!
- It's no use. The Sister's barrier is incredibly strong. - A cold voice came from behind Kai.
- It didn't work?! - Dumbfounded, Kai looked at the area in front of him.
His fist was tight against that translucent wall... But there wasn't even the slightest scratch on it! Kai's punch couldn't even affect it even a little bit!
- Brother Immortal Drunkard, why are you in such a hurry to escape? - With a devilish smile, Silver Spear asked.
- What is it that you want? - Turning around, Kai coldly asked.
The whole situation smelled very bad..... These two definitely had no business being here. And considering the barrier trap.....
- What do I want? As I see it, my precious opponent is alive and well! - Said the guy with the spear.
Except when he said that, his face became fiercer and fiercer. It seemed that the fact that Kai was feeling well was incredibly annoying to him.
- As you can see. Is that a problem? - With a hard stare, Kai asked.
- A problem?! Hahaha! - Silver Spear laughed loudly, -Bitch... Why aren't you on your knees yet?! - He suddenly yelled.
His face took on even more demonic features. It seemed that one could start spitting blood from such rage.
'This guy definitely has a problem with his head...' - Cai reasoned cautiously, frantically thinking about how to get out of this stalemate....
- What makes you think I should be on my knees? - Calmly asked Kai.
Kai needed more time. And the best option was to start talking his opponent's teeth in.
- You're my victim! And I've already humiliated you once! Your martial arts heart should be stomped on! - Shouted Silver Spear.
He clearly looked unwell... Even his mood was extremely unstable. His voice was constantly a mixture of rage and hatred. But sometimes there was a slight note of resentment.
- Should losing have trampled my martial arts heart? I don't understand you. - Kai replied slowly.
- You... You didn't just lose. You showed that you're rubbish! - Arrogantly shouted that strange guy.
- Are you sick? You're older and stronger. It's a pattern that I lost. I have only my own stupidity to blame for agreeing to a fight I knew I was going to lose. - Kai said coldly.
After these words, Silver Spear almost began to coward with rage.
- By the way, that situation is very similar to the current one. - Looking at the two people in front of him, Kai said, - Actually... What the fuck are you doing here? - He asked irritably.
Kai realised that even now, he was no match for this psychopath. But not only that, there was also a strange girl in this case. He didn't know who she was or what abilities she possessed. But just from the barrier alone, it was clear that it was definitely not worth underestimating her!
Thinking frantically, Kai looked for ways to retreat! While he was engaged in dialogue, his eyes were constantly running in different directions, assessing the situation.
All of this was not for nothing, right after his failed escape, Kai had activated his Suti Eyes. At this moment, he could only rely on them!
'This is it!' - Suddenly shouted out in Kai's mind.
Just before his last sentence, he saw a small opportunity for escape!
- What the fuck are we doing here! The kind that I can't see that you're in agony! - issued Silver Spear angrily, -I came to the Hall of Medicine to watch you suffer... But it turns out you still have the mood to hunt! Are you mocking me?! - Swore the crazy guy.
The more he talked, the more inadequate he became.
- Look, I've only seen you once in my life. Why the fuck do you even bother with me?! - Boiling with anger, Kai shouted.
This whole situation was starting to piss Kai off unrealistically. He realised that he was in mortal danger. And this psychopath had definitely come here for him! Now he couldn't think, let alone for Reincarnation Island... He didn't know if he would even survive!
- You are my victim! And I've broken every one of them! But you didn't seem to understand the first time... And with that fact, you made me very angry... How dare you treat me like that?! - One word at a time, Lone Spear shouted through his teeth.
- Who the fuck are you?! You fucking 167th Rank! - You're just a sick bastard! Why hasn't anyone killed a dog like you?! - Cai shouted angrily.
It seemed that Kai was also starting to get agitated. The lust for killing awoke in his eyes, and two daggers appeared in his hands. Except it was a game... Although Kai was really annoyed by this psychopath. But in a situation like this, he wouldn't act so recklessly. It was just that Kai realised that it was much easier to take the fight to an unstable opponent.
Right now, the only thing Kai needed was an opportunity! One, one opportunity!