Inverse Sword Mad God

"I don’t know the specifics, but it’s definitely related to the Taiyi Dynasty. Because all 27 Wang Mansions in the Taiyi Dynasty are recruiting people."

"I estimate that the Taiyi Dynasty is planning something big, or maybe they’re preparing to go to war with other dynasties."

"By the way, there’s something I need to remind you of."

"If you want to participate next time, you must arrive early and ensure you’re among the first thousand to charge in during the selection."

"Because for each selection, only a thousand people get to fight."

"If you’re outside the thousand, you can’t participate at all; you’ll just have to wait obediently for the next round."

"Oh? A thousand people?" Lin Xuan was surprised, "Just need to charge straight ahead?"

"Yes, just charge straight ahead."

"Of course, don’t be too foolish and rush to the front. Facing a Great Power alone can be very stressful."

"You just need to blend in with the crowd and aim to be among the few hundred; that way you don’t lead but still ensure eligibility."

Ma Chao, clearly an expert, was explaining all the little tactics about the selection."

"Brother Lin, which family are you from?" Ma Chao asked.

"I don’t have a family; I come from a small village," Lin Xuan replied.

"So, you’re an Independent Practitioner."

"Reaching the Six-star King level, that’s really impressive! Your talent must be exceptional!"

"If you participate a few more times, I’m sure you can pass within a year," Ma Chao commented.

Indeed, he didn’t know Lin Xuan’s true strength and was estimating based on an ordinary Six-star King."

Because each selection only has a few who can pass,

while the total number of participants reaches hundreds of thousands, with more martial artists arriving continually."

This makes the pressure and competition extremely high."

Very few, almost none, pass on their first try."

"By the way, Brother Lin, you’ve just arrived here, you haven’t bought a room yet, have you?"

"Buying a place to live, is that necessary?"

Lin Xuan was puzzled.

And Ma Chao replied, "Yes, with hundreds of thousands of people coming here, there won’t be enough rooms."

"You have to buy one."

"And if you’re late, you can’t get one even if you have money. How about this, you can come to my place, I happen to have 2 rooms."

"We can discuss and share some thoughts."

"Alright, thank you, Brother Ma." Lin Xuan didn’t expect this contest to be so popular that even accommodation was scarce.

They kept talking, mostly with Lin Xuan inquiring about the Wang Mansion,

After a while, the battle ahead ended, and today’s selection also concluded."

Five people passed."

The crowd exclaimed, because having five pass was already a lot. Sometimes, only two or three, or even just one person would pass.

The ones who passed were joyful and preparing to report with the people inside the Wang Mansion."

The ones who didn’t pass looked dejected, dispersing to go back and practice diligently.

Aiming to return next month."

"Let’s go, Brother Lin, let’s leave here as well," Ma Chao suggested."

Lin Xuan nodded, and they walked off into the distance."

The flow of people surged around them, and some of the buildings opened up, even hanging up signs."

Lin Xuan looked and saw that they were all selling Secret Martial Arts Manuals, Spiritual Elixirs, and Weapons for Cultivation Techniques."

They do business here too?

Lin Xuan was surprised; he didn’t expect to see such a scene inside the Wang Mansion."

"Yes," Ma Chao said beside him, "this Wang Mansion is unusual, it has everything, you could almost call it a city."

"Of course, this stuff is only in the outskirts of the Wang Mansion. The core of the Wang Mansion is inaccessible to most people."

Indeed, many people were heading toward the Elixir Medicine Pavilion."

Among them, most had just finished competing."

They were injured, and due to the long stay, they had used up their Healing Pills."

So, they had no choice but to buy more."

Lin Xuan followed Ma Chao to a small courtyard."

It was a small pavilion with two rooms and a little yard."

The yard had a few pine trees planted, looking quite simple.

Nonetheless, Ma Chao was very pleased."

"Don’t underestimate this simplicity, this is actually one of the better rooms, other places don’t even have a yard."

Ma Chao said proudly, "This is because I arrived early and managed to get it."

"If I came later, there wouldn’t even be rooms left."

"We each have a room, and when we have free time, we can spar and share martial arts insights in the yard."

"Alright, thank you." Lin Xuan smiled.

They continued chatting, when suddenly they heard a commotion outside. Lin Xuan frowned slightly."

Ma Chao’s expression changed as well.

"What’s up?" Lin Xuan asked, noticing that Ma Chao’s expression seemed off."

"It’s those guys, didn’t expect them to come at this time!" Ma Chao said in a low voice, "Brother Lin, make sure not to get into a conflict with those people."

"No matter what they say, just pretend you didn’t hear, and ignore them."

Lin Xuan wanted to ask why, but just then the door ahead was opened, and a group of people walked in."

Their expressions were arrogant, their aura formidable, and their clothes uniformly adorned with a silver wolf’s head."

A gang!

Lin Xuan frowned, not unfamiliar with such attire. But how could a gang exist in the Wang Mansion?

As they came in, Ma Chao quietly whispered, "Yes, it is a gang; they are from the War Wolf Gang."

"With hundreds of thousands of people here preparing for selection, naturally alliances form."

"The War Wolf Gang is one of the more formidable groups."

"They’ve gathered over three thousand people, incredibly strong—ordinary Kings can’t stand up to them."

"So, Brother Lin, make sure not to confront them."

Ma Chao quietly explained, while on the other side, the War Wolf Gang members walked over briskly.

"I don’t know what brings the friends from the War Wolf Gang here," Ma Chao asked cautiously.

Given his own weakness, he was no match for these people."

The War Wolf Gang members snorted, looking at Ma Chao with contempt."

Then one of them chuckled coldly, "The matter is simple, we’ve recently recruited some new brothers in the War Wolf Gang, but we don’t have a place for them to stay."

"Why don’t both of you get out of here! Make room for us."

What? Give up the room?

Hearing this, Lin Xuan frowned, and Ma Chao’s expression changed too."

These two rooms were hard-earned. If they were taken, they would have nowhere to go,

Would they have to sleep on the streets? That would be humiliating!