The Portal of Wonderland - Chapter 195

Chapter 195
Shi Mu and Bai Shi continued to chat as they walked . They soon arrived in the valley between the seventh and the eighth peaks .




This valley was a lot bigger than the one between the eleventh and the twelfth peaks . Colorful flowers and plants could be seen everywhere; it looked like a huge garden . There was a spacious public square in the center of the valley . It seemed to be around a hundred acre wide . There were ten large rings in a row in the public square .
A huge crowd of people had gathered inside the square . Those people were wearing black uniforms of the Black Demon Sect . Shi Mu looked around, and calculated the number of people gathered there to be more than two-thousand . This number was twice more than that of the people gathered at the time of the smaller competition .
It seemed that the Black Demon Sect had enrolled a lot of disciples in the past year .
Shi Mu found that half of the rings were empty . Only five rings were occupied with the shadows of people engaged in fighting .
The people standing around the rings were issuing sounds of applaud, and were shouting in surprise from time-to-time . The environment of the public square seemed incomparably enthusiastic .
The five occupied-rings were fully surrounded by people . So, Shi Mu and Bai Shi had no other choice but to stay a hundred or more feet away from the rings . The two of them were watching the competition from a distance without exchanging a single word .
Shi Mu could watch everything from a distance of hundred feet owing to his exceptional eyesight; he could watch everything as clearly as if it was happening right in front of his eyes .
A youth in white robe was fighting with a man in black robe in the third ring from the left . Both of them were Hou Tian advanced-stage warriors .
There was a sword in the white-robed youth’s hand . Suddenly, the sword flashed silver-colored lights . The moves of the sword were as meticulous as rain . The silver light of the sword formed some kind of a strange angle . It then surrounded the black-robed man . It took advantage of the gap in his attacks and rushed towards him .
The sword-light moved in all directions with a shrill ear-piercing sound as the white-robed youth activated his Real Qi . The sword-light’s strength seemed to be boundless .
The black-robed man was holding a ten feet long black whip in his hand . The wipe danced between its heavy shadows like a spirit snake . A black whip had formed a net in front of his body . It firmly blocked the moves of the sword of the white-robed youth, and failed its attacks in a continuous manner .
‘Bang! Bang!’ A series of stuffy noises resounded in a continuous manner .
The black whip-shadow and the silver sword-light exploded as they came in contact with each other . Then, they got dispersed . After that, they transformed into invisible air-waves, and got diffused in all directions . It made both the fighters feel strong winds on their faces even though they stood several feet away .
"Brother Shi, that man in the black robe is Wu Chao . There are rumors that he was a middle-leveled Hou Tian warrior six years ago . That Tao Yan in the white robe was an unknown third-grade disciple at that time . But, they’re already in the top ten of the second-grade disciples’ list . Now, they’re among the outstanding warriors amid more than two-thousand disciples of the Black Demon Sect . But, I’ll defeat them after three years," Bai Shi pointed a finger towards the white-robed youth and the black-robed man inside the ring, and said in a confident tone .
"Brother Bai Shi is very ambitious . We’ll practice in order to reach there," Shi Mu praised Bai shi and replied .




Bai Shi nodded .
The sword-light of the white-robed youth continued to appear and disappear in a strange manner . But, the shadows of the black whip accompanied it constantly .
This pattern continued for ten more strokes . After that, the sword-light of the white-robed youth exposed a flaw, and a black whip-shadow drilled into his clothes – like a viper .
‘Bang!’ A stuffy sound echoed .
Suddenly, the black whip hit the abdomen of the youth in white robe . His body was sent flying out of the ring – like a broken sack . Then, he got heavily smashed on the ground . He opened his mouth, and spit out a mouthful of blood . He seemed unable to move for the time being .
Two Janitor disciples in black garments rushed out in a fast speed from the crowd . They then lifted the youth in white robe in a proficient manner, and went down while carrying him .
The black-robed man collected his whip, and tied it to his right arm . He then went down the ring . He had now entered the top five of the second-grade disciples .
Everyone standing around the ring exclaimed in admiration . They began to discuss about the black-robed man’s martial arts and whip-skills .
Shi Mu curled-up his lips . He then swept his vision towards the rest of the rings . His enthusiasm had strangely come to an end .
Bai Shi was still watching the matches with keen interest . So, Shi Mu also remained in his place, and didn’t move . But, he began to think of other things .
Half an hour later…
All the surrounding people had held their breaths; they were looking at the fifth ring . The first and the second-ranked disciples of the second-grade disciples were fighting for the first place .
Shi Mu felt that the atmosphere of the public square had become unusual . He saw that a youth with a scar on his face and a youth with a tall and thin stature were intensely fighting in the ring .
The scar-faced youth was holding a spear in his hand . A red light was flickering on the head of his spear . The tall youth was holding a long sword in his hand; it was flashing a drizzling light of green color .
Shi Mu’s heart moved . He had a vague feeling about the sunken-cheeked man . The thin and tall man with long arms and long legs – like bamboo poles – looked a little familiar . It seemed that Shi Mu had seen him somewhere before .
The tall and thin youth’s martial arts moves were as fast as lightning . He was spinning all around the scar-faced youth . The long sword in his hand was moving quickly in all the directions . It seemed as if green lightning was pacing around with smooth movements .




The spear of the scar-faced youth also seemed extremely strong . Moreover, his real Qi had surged-up . The swift and fierce strong winds created by his spear seemed as heavy as a mountain . It protected his body in such a manner that there was no space for anything to pass through it . It made the thin and tall youth unable to take advantage of any gap . In addition, his spearhead was making its way into the places that were beyond the people’s expectations . It had brought the thin and tall youth almost on the verge of losing a few times .
The thin and tall youth was neither arrogant nor impatient . He continued to fight in the same manner for some more time . The spear-skills of the scar-faced man had eventually slowed down .

A radiance flashed in the eyes of the tall and thin youth . He recalled his old move, and took advantage of the inferior power of the spear . He then hit his feet on the ground, and his figure was shot forward – like an arrow from a bow . After that, he arrived in front of the scar-faced man in the blink of an eye .
The green light on his sword brightened as he waved his right hand . Then, ten or more green sword-lights flew out towards the spear-holding arm of the scar-faced youth in a flash .
A complacent look flashed in the scar-faced youth’s eyes . He lifted his right hand, and revealed a circular barrel-shaped concealed weapon in his cuffs . Then, he shot out a silver needle in a flash; he moved his figure backwards at the same time .
An angry look flashed in the tall and thin youth’s eyes . He moved his mouth, and the fingers of his left hand formed a strange gesture . Then, a green drizzling shield appeared in his hand out of thin air .
The silver needle lashed on the shield with a ‘ding… dong’ sound . After that, a small tornado emerged on the surface of the shield, and started to rotate in all directions .
"The Wind Locust Shield Technique! It’s a spirit-grade technique…" someone from among the crowd shouted with great surprise .
Suddenly, the imposing aura of the thin and tall youth changed . Then, a tyrannical aura – not less than the Hou Tian consummate-level – erupted around him . His figure flashed and rushed towards the scar-faced youth with great speed . He soon rushed past the figure of the scar-faced youth . He then waved his right hand, and a wide green sword-curtain rushed towards his opponent .
‘Bang!’ a loud sound echoed .
The green sword-curtain whipped the chest of the scar-faced youth . His body was sent flying out of the ring . He then fell on the ground . His body rolled over a few loops before it came to a stop . A dozen or more wounds on his body started to bleed profusely . Then, his eyes rolled over, and he lost his consciousness .
That Hou Tian consummate-level warrior was also a spirit-grade magician .
There was an absolute silence around the ring . The pupils of an elder of the Sect shrank; he was one of the referees, and was seated in the place above the ring .
Two janitor disciples wearing black robes rushed out from the crowd . They staunched-up the wounds of the scar-faced youth . Then, they lifted him, and rushed down .
"Who’s this man?" Shi Mu looked curiously towards the thin and tall youth in the ring and asked .




"Brother Shi, you don’t know Duan Qian Li? He was on the top of the third-grade disciples’ list back in those days . I didn’t expect that he would become so strong . He’s among the top ten second-grade disciples . Perhaps, he can defeat anyone," Bai Shi’s eyes revealed genuine colors of adoration as he said .
"So, it’s like that… I didn’t know . " Shi Mu smiled . He now remembered that he had asked Huo Mao about this man when he had participated in the Sect’s regular competition .
Suddenly, the elder of the Sect sitting in the ring announced in a clear voice, "I declare that Duan Qian Li is the winner . He has advanced to the first place among the second-grade disciples . "
His voice echoed all over the square . It was even louder than the cheering sounds of the disciples .
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Shi Mu, Bai Shi, Xiao Ming and one other person arrived at the Fragrant River Tavern of Bluestone Square near the thirteenth peak in the evening . Then, they went directly to the third floor .
The first two floors of the restaurant were full of splendor . They had been decorated in a magnificent manner . But, the third floor had been styled differently . Its decoration wasn’t much gorgeous . Only a few dragon and phoenix images had been carved there . It had been styled in a simple and unadorned manner .
"Going by the decorations in this place… it doesn’t seem to be so cheap, right?" Shi Mu looked at the decorations around him . He then said with laughter .
Bai Shi smiled, but he didn’t say anything .
"It’s obvious . We all have gathered today… So, it’s a special occasion . It can’t be shabby," Xiao Ming stood beside them . He said with a mysterious smile .
Then, Xiao Ming pulled Shi Mu inside a private room .
Two people were already sitting in the room . Shi Mu was startled as he recognized these two people .
One of them was a young girl in a blue robe . She had an elegant figure, and a pretty face . This girl was none other than Lan Feng .
The other person was a young man who was wearing a yellow robe . He had a simple appearance; he was Huo Mao .
Shi Mu hadn’t seen them in several years . The appearance of these two people hadn’t changed much from earlier . But, it could be determined from the Real Qi fluctuating in their bodies that these two had made an excellent progress in their cultivations .
"Shi Mu…"
"Hey… Brother Shi!"
Lan Feng and Huo Mao were surprised when they saw Shi Mu coming in .
"We haven’t met since ages," Shi Mu greeted the two of them with a smile .
Lan Feng and Shi Mu weren’t familiar with each other . So, she just nodded to indicate him to take a seat .
But, Huo Mao and Shi Mu were quite familiar with each other . So, Huo Mao was happy to see Shi Mu . He dragged Shi Mu to make him sit beside him, and started to chat with him with zest . He then asked Shi Mu about his experiences in the past years .
Bai Shi and Xiao Ming also greeted Lan Feng .
Huo Mao chatted with Shi Mu for a while, and found that he had entered into the barbarians’ wasteland . Moreover, he had helped the human race in having the peace-talks, and forming an alliance with the barbarian race . It seemed that this news hadn’t been spread among the common disciples of the Black Demon Sect .
Shi Mu had no intention to flaunt . But, he roughly spoke some words related to his fights in the front line .
"Today everyone has gathered here because of a rare occasion . It should be celebrated because this time Brother Bai Shi and Sister Lan Feng have entered into the top fifty list of the second-grade disciples," Xiao Ming stood-up after a short while, and raised a toast with a smile on his face .
"So, that’s what it is . You hid this from me . Well, congratulations!" Shi Mu rose-up his wine cup with a smile, and congratulated Bai Shi and Lan Feng .
"It happened by fluke . . . "
Both of them seemed to be proud that they had entered into the top-fifty list of the second-ranked disciples . In fact, Lan Feng’s usually indifferent face also exposed a smile .
"Haha… Brother Xiao, why don’t you tell us about yourself? You’ve now entered into top-thirty ranks of the second-grade disciples . This is so much better than mine," Huo Mao laughed out loud and said .
"Brother Huo over-praised me . "
Xiao Ming cupped his hands in salutation towards Huo Mao . After that, all four of them drank the toast . Then, Xiao Ming recalled something . He looked towards Shi Mu with a feeling of pity and said, "Let me tell you that this time you’ve been a little unfortunate, Brother Shi Mu . You couldn’t keep up with us this time . Otherwise, you would’ve easily fetched a good rank in the Second-Ranked disciples with your strength . "
"It’s okay . I’ll participate tomorrow," Shi Mu said with a smile .
Shi Mu had concealed his aura on purpose; so that Xiao Ming and others would feel that they had a stronger aura than his . But, nobody knew that Shi Mu had already stepped into the consummate-stage of the Hou Tian realm .

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