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Chapter 263 - Prince Consort of Western Xia

Maybe because these people's identities were more respected, King of Xicha did not say too many pleasantries to pass the time. After roughly introducing the rules of the competition, he announced that the competition had just started.

Around the area, there were nobles and officials from all sorts of places. Some were just here to watch the show, and with a glance, one could not see the end of the vast crowd.

Originally, the matter of Princess Western Xia recruiting a Prince Consort wasn't enough to cause such a commotion, but with Ling Xiao here, the entire world's attention was focused on the event.

Everyone was well aware that whether or not Western Xia could form an alliance with Ling Xiao was going to be able to directly affect the situation in the future.

Thus, many of the people who came here were the representatives of various powers. They had to personally witness the final result, and then report it to their superiors in order to determine their positions.

The content of the competition was very simple. There were no paintings or zithers, only force.

The Western Xia's adoration for martial arts was the most direct proof of a powerhouse's strength.

The competition consisted of one person going up on stage to be the arena master while the rest of the contestants would go up on stage to fight.

Ling Xiao didn't want to drag this matter out, so he stood up to become the arena master.

Seeing Ling Xiao on stage, the surrounding observers immediately cheered.

Among them, only a small portion of them were from the Central Plains, and most of them were from the forces and commoners around the Western Xia. Thus, a large portion of them had never seen Ling Xiao before, they had only heard of his reputation.

Now, he could personally witness Ling Xiao's strength.

I believe that after today, Ling Xiao's brilliant performance will once again convince the world that he is the strongest person here.

If these so called Prince Gongzi s dared to run for Prince Consort's throne, they must at least have some ability. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to receive such a beating in front of so many people.

Thus, they allowed Ling Xiao to witness a lot of secret skills and strange things.

Although it was true that it had broadened Ling Xiao's horizons, it did not have any substantial effect on him, because all of this was merely a matter of routine and experience. Ling Xiao did not even need to pay attention to it, as he could break through it with just a strong burst of Qi.

Just like that, Ling Xiao stood on the stage with his hands behind his back, closed his eyes, with a look of indifference, he did not care about what kind of opponent he was facing, even though the opponent's name was renowned, and the surrounding spectators were cheering fiercely and loudly, Ling Xiao had the same attitude, and did not move at all.

Ling Xiao's arrogant performance caused the people who came to participate in the selection to clench their teeth in anger, but they could do nothing about it, because they could not beat Ling Xiao at all.

If not for the fact that King of Xicha had warned Ling Xiao in advance and worried that Ling Xiao's attacks would be too severe, and injure him to such an extent, Ling Xiao would have started a massacre long ago.

These people were either rich or noble, their statuses were not ordinary, if something were to happen in the Xicha's Imperial Palace, they would definitely be held accountable until the end.

The King of Xicha on the stage looked to be extremely calm on the surface, but he was actually extremely worried in his heart, afraid that the people on the combat arena would not know what was good for them, and anger Ling Xiao, and cause him to attack in rage, creating a bloody scene.

As the contenders were carefully carried away one by one, the competition was slowly coming to an end.

Looking at the last remaining challenger on the waiting platform, King of Xicha finally heaved a long sigh of relief, because he knew that this person would not go up on stage.

It seemed that he did not have the guts to challenge them again. After all, all the people who challenged Ling Xiao earlier were all beaten to the ground in one move.

"I... I choose to surrender! " That person might have held on for a long time just for face. He seemed to want to get up from his chair, but in the end, he still tremblingly surrendered. He was in a very sorry state.

"Alright, the competition is over. The final victor is the Central Plains Beggar Gangs's Ling Xiao, Sect Master Ling!" When the long awaited King of Xicha heard this, he hurriedly stood up and announced the final result.

Hearing this, the surrounding crowd of onlookers cheered. The majority of the onlookers were ordinary citizens and naturally did not care who the final victor was. They only knew that cheering was a blessing to the victor.

As for those who had come with a purpose, they all had their own ulterior motives.

Following the announcement of the King of Xicha, it was time for the Princess of Western Xia to appear on the stage. This was also the relief of being the focus of attention of everyone, they all wanted to see the Princess's appearance, and most of them wanted to know whether or not he would choose Ling Xiao.

However, those who knew already knew the final result. The matter would proceed according to the plan they made.

Under the gazes of the crowd, the princess slowly walked out under the escort of the palace maids, and in the end, arrived at the spectator stand where she stood face to face with Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao still had his hands behind his back, and looking at the meticulously dressed Princess of Western Xia, he softly praised.

"Thank you, Sect Master Ling, for your praise. You have worked hard in this competition for a day." Princess Xi Xia bowed slightly towards Ling Xiao.

Under the watchful eyes of the masses, Princess Xixia's actions were undoubtedly the answer to the suspicions of everyone.

"I do." Princess Xi Xia and Ling Xiao whispered a few words into each other's ears before he announced loudly to the crowd.

After a short pause, cheers rose and fell one after another. King of Xicha also happily announced that Princess Xi Xia and Ling Xiao would choose a suitable wedding day in the morning.

After that was the celebration, Ling Xiao did not wish to participate in such a boring event, so he found a reason to leave. Seeing that, Ye Lvhongji also found a reason to leave the scene with Ling Xiao.

"Sect Master Ling, where do you plan to go next?" Ye Lvhongji caught up with Ling Xiao and asked him from behind.

He knew that the reason Ling Xiao left was definitely not because he was feeling unwell. He must have made other arrangements.

"Now that the things have been completed according to the plan, I won't waste any more time here. The Central Plains still has things to be done by me." Ling Xiao turned and said to Ye Lvhongji.

Hearing these words, Ye Lvhongji nodded his head, and said: "Of course, there is no need to waste time at the celebration.

Hearing that, Ling Xiao laughed lightly: "Since this marriage has already been said in front of so many people, naturally, it will not be easily annulled, unless the Western Xia Imperial Family does not want this face."

Ye Lvhongji knew that Ling Xiao had made up his mind to leave, so he could not help but sigh and ask: "Why is Sect Master Ling leaving in such a hurry?"

Ling Xiao laughed out loud and said: "Don't bother guessing what I am thinking, but I can guess more or less what you are thinking."