Chapter 244: The competition begins

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Misty Cloud Translations

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Misty Cloud Translations

They are but second grade talents, third grade garbage. How could they possibly compare to her. They really thought they would be able to win?

They were simply daydreaming!

Whether it was the opportunity to become the Imperial Tutor’s disciple or the position of Imperial Consort, they were all bound to be hers, Bai Ruoqi’s!

The Imperial Empress coughed and the noise immediately settled.

“Well then, this Royal will announce the rules. This is not an official martial gathering, but a Peach Blossom Banquet, so there are no strict rules. Everyone can freely pick their opponent. Of course, the challenger may refuse as it is all voluntarily. We can not force others to accept.”

In the Tian Ling Continent, the martial way is respected.

At banquets, a testing of the younger generation’s prowess has been a long time tradition.

But due it’s banquet setting, no formal assessments were in place. As a result, permission and voluntarism was a very important principle to abide by.

However, to be challenged yet refuse in such formal occasions like so, it will definitely be a very shameful thing to do.

After all as martial practitioners, to cultivate is already fighting against the heavens!

As a result, one can only move forward and never back down!

If you encounter a stronger opponent and dare not fight, not only will you gain the despise of others, in more serious cases, is could also affect your future convictions. This will then lead to stagnation.

Of course unless there are special reasons, generally no one would go and challenge those weaker than themselves.

This kind of pick soft persimmon behavior, even if one gained victory, they will be regarded as a scum and with ridicule wherever they go.

The Imperial Empress continued: “In addition, please be sure to pay attention, as this contest is a friendly trade. Be careful to not cause any casualties. After all, we are young ladies from South Yue’s noble houses. It would not serve well to break any good relationships.”

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