The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2737 - 2712: The Strength Gap Is Far Too Great!

While Lin Bai was immersed in his seclusion, diligently honing the 'Houtu Divine Thunder Skill' and 'the Five-Thundered Skill,' the scheduled day for the Dragon City Battle rapidly approached.

Within Houtu City, the eight great clans were in a frenzy of preparation, each clan fiercely desiring to claim the Commander Flag within the Dragon City Battle.

It was customary for each of the eight great clans to enlist powerful Guest Officials for their assistance.

As per the established rules of the Dragon City Battle, a single family was permitted to invite only one Guest Official for aid. Consequently, the chosen Guest Officials were invariably individuals possessing exceptionally formidable strength.

During the period of Lin Bai's dedicated seclusion, Tang Yuezhi made several attempts to visit him. However, Lin Bai, citing his unwavering focus on cultivation, declined to meet her. He simply instructed Tang Yuezhi to summon him once the Dragon City Battle was set to commence!

At the break of dawn on that particular day.

A significant stir rippled through the martial artists of Black Water City, with countless individuals departing the city and making their way towards the proximate Dragon City Mountain Range.

This exodus was prompted by the fact that today marked the commencement of the Dragon City Battle!

Tang Yuezhi made haste towards the entrance of Lin Bai’s modest courtyard, addressing him with a tone tinged with seriousness. "Lin Bai, today is the appointed day for the Dragon City Battle. Are you still engaged in your cultivation?"

From within the confines of the Secret Chamber, Lin Bai's eyes snapped open upon hearing Tang Yuezhi's voice. He remarked, "Has the Dragon City Battle already begun? This timing is perfect, as I have nearly achieved mastery over both the Houtu Divine Thunder and the Five Thunders Righteous Method!"

Without delay, Lin Bai arose from the Secret Chamber, unlathed the door, and declared, "Miss Yuezhi, kindly grant me but a moment. I shall attend to my preparations and then accompany you!"

Tang Yuezhi offered a slight nod, patiently awaiting his return within the courtyard.

After a brief interval, Lin Bai emerged, having completed his preparations. He departed from the Tang Family estate in the company of Tang Yuezhi, with Lin Ye following dutifully behind Lin Bai.

Tang Yuezhi conveyed, "My father expressly instructed me to summon you. The martial artists of our Tang Family are already positioned within the Dragon City Mountain Range, making their final arrangements!"

Lin Bai responded with a simple nod, "Very well!"

Without further ado, the trio exited Black Water City, setting a direct course for the Dragon City Mountain Range.

En route, Lin Bai observed a multitude of Black Water City martial artists exiting the city, their destination the Dragon City Mountain Range, eager to witness the unfolding battle.

Their collective desire was to ascertain which Family would ultimately ascend to the position of the ruling Family of Black Water City in the times to come!

Despite the early hour of dawn, outside the Dragon City Mountain Range, tens of thousands of martial artists from Black Water City had already converged, awaiting the signal for the commencement of the Dragon City Decisive Battle.

Upon reaching the Dragon City Mountain Range, Tang Yuezhi located the assembled martial artists of the Tang Family.

Lin Bai accompanied Tang Yuezhi and was soon introduced to Tangjing Xiu.

Upon seeing Lin Bai's arrival, Tangjing Xiu clasped his fists in a gesture of respect and stated, "Today, I entrust our hopes to Lin Bai."

A smile touched Lin Bai's lips as he replied, "I shall exert my utmost effort. How much time remains before the engagement begins?"

Tangjing Xiu informed him, "According to the established regulations, the battle is slated to commence at midday."

"Lin Bai, while within Dragon City, you must exercise extreme caution when dealing with the other seven great clans. Pay particular attention to the Qian Family and the Zhao Family. They possess a considerable number of highly skilled individuals, and their established foundations run exceptionally deep. The Guest Officials they have enlisted must be of even greater caliber!"

"These two families stand as the most formidable adversaries of our Tang Family!"

"As for our Tang Family, within the current generation, we can muster just over a hundred martial artists of significant capability, all possessing cultivation at the Great Perfection stage of the Death Reversal Realm!"

"Among these hundred-plus individuals, Yuezhi's cultivation is the most advanced!"

"Therefore, the burden of this endeavor for the Tang Family rests primarily upon Yuezhi's shoulders!"

Tangjing Xiu articulated these points with a composed demeanor.

Lin Bai inquired, "The Tang Family has deployed over a hundred martial artists at the Death Reversal Realm Great Perfection stage for this competition; what about the other families?"

Tangjing Xiu responded, "The Tang Family has faced decline, and thus, we are somewhat lacking in talent compared to the other families; our standing is considerably inferior!"

"The Tang Family has dispatched over a hundred martial artists."

"Whereas the other families have each sent approximately three hundred martial artists!"

"The Zhao Family and Qian Family stand out as the most imposing, each dispatching upwards of eight hundred martial artists, all at the Great Perfection stage of the Death Reversal Realm!"

"Consequently, should you find yourself in proximity to martial artists from the Qian Family and Zhao Family within Dragon City, endeavor to avert direct confrontation whenever possible!"

Tangjing Xiu offered this counsel with utmost sincerity.

It was only at this juncture that Lin Bai truly comprehended the precarious situation confronting the Tang Family.

The sheer number of martial artists, exceeding eight hundred at the Death Reversal Realm, dispatched by the Zhao Family and the Qian Family, served not only as a testament to their profound influence but also as a stark indicator of their clan's inherent strength, teeming with talented individuals and possessing a bright future.

Despite not quite matching the Zhao and Qian families in numbers, the other several Families have still marshalled over three hundred formidable individuals for this engagement.

When observed, the Tang Family fields just over a hundred experts, with Tang Yuezhi being their most distinguished member. In comparison to the other seven Great Clans, the Tang Family appears undeniably weak!

Tangjing Xiu declared, his gaze flickering with determination, "As long as the Tang Family secures the Commander Flag and claims dominion over Black Water City, I can revitalize the Tang Family within three years, enabling them to even eclipse the Zhao and Qian families!"

"However, for today's crucial battle, the Tang Family is short on strength, and we must heavily rely on you, Lin Bai."

Lin Bai responded with a smile, "I understand!"

"Does the Tang Patriarch have any knowledge regarding the caliber of experts the other Eight Great Clans have invited?"

Tangjing Xiu shook his head, "I am uncertain. Discreet inquiries have been made, but no concrete information has surfaced. With the Dragon City Battle yet to commence, the Eight Great Clans are maintaining strict secrecy concerning their invited Guest Officials!"

"Only upon our convergence in Dragon City will the full picture emerge!"

"Nevertheless, our Tang Family's Guest Officials have been duly registered."

"For the sake of impartiality, the City Lord cannot directly intervene in the Dragon City Battle. Consequently, for each Dragon City Battle, Black Water City commissions strong individuals from the Fighting Arena to officiate as notaries!"

"And since the Eight Great Clans are obligated to report their invited Guest Officials to the Fighting Arena, currently, only the Fighting Arena itself possesses this knowledge; no one else does."

Tangjing Xiu explained calmly.

"I see," Lin Bai nodded, comprehending the situation.

Just as Lin Bai was engaged in casual conversation with Tangjing Xiu.

Manager Tai Yi from the Fighting Arena approached with a smile, announcing, "Patriarch Tang, the appointed time has arrived. As per the established regulations, I shall escort the Tang Family's martial artists to the southeastern corner."

Tangjing Xiu nodded in acknowledgement, "We appreciate your assistance!"

"Yuezhi, Lin Bai, you may proceed!"

Tangjing Xiu looked towards Lin Bai with earnest, urging eyes.

Lin Bai offered a slight smile and departed alongside Tang Yuezhi.

Tang Yuezhi then informed Lin Bai, "The Eight Great Clans will infiltrate the Dragon City Mountain Range from eight distinct directions. A few days prior, Black Water City authorized the Fighting Arena to strategically release numerous formidable Demon Beasts into the Dragon City Mountain Range."

"Successfully traversing the Dragon City Mountain Range will grant access to Dragon City, where the Commander Flag awaits within its confines!"

"By dawn tomorrow, the Family that successfully holds the Commander Flag will ascend to become the next ruling power of Black Water City," Tang Yuezhi whispered.

Lin Bai nodded in understanding. Shortly thereafter, Tai Yi guided the Tang Family's martial contingent towards the designated Southeast Corner.

Within the ranks of the Tang Family's martial artists, Lin Bai detected a familiar figure – none other than Tang Yang!

"What are you staring at!" Tang Yang snapped impatiently at Lin Bai upon noticing his gaze.

Lin Bai retorted with a sneer, "I didn't expect you to be participating as well?"

Tang Yang responded coldly, "This concerns the very survival of the Tang Family. As a scion of the Tang Family, it is naturally incumbent upon me to exert myself for its cause. Is there an issue with that?"

Lin Bai merely shook his head with a smile, "No issue at all!"