In response to Pei Yan's doubts, Xila did not imdiately give an answer but instead posed a new question: "Even if it's the Investigation Bureau's first ti participating in the Sword Discussion Conference, Mr. Pei should have heard of the array that the Immortal Palace specially designed for this competition, right?"
When Pei Yan heard this, he pondered for a mont and imdiately understood what she was referring to. He recalled when he first joined the Investigation Bureau and went with Gu Shenghui to the Superpower Special Forces to absorb materials. There, he sparred with mbers of the Superpower Team in an arena that automatically recorded the contestants' physical state upon entering. Regardless of how seriously injured one beca, upon leaving the arena, they would be restored to their pre-entry state of fitness—as long as the injury wasn't a fatal blow that gave the array no ti to react. This arena's technology, as introduced to him by Instructor Hu back then, was an adaptation from the Sword Discussion Conference's competition array.
Recalling what was essentially his first real battle, Pei Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of nostalgia, and nodded as he said, "Are you referring to the array that can automatically restore injuries? If it is that, I know it. So, what does this have to do with the cooperation we are witnessing?"
"That's right, that's it." Xila continued, "In the past, all contestants from the four major planes in the competition were young talents from each plane. Although it was called a contest, accidents and deaths were inevitable during the duels. Each death incurred another grudge, which violated the original intention of holding the Sword Discussion Conference. Therefore, the Immortal Palace, in concert with several major planes, researched and developed this array to reduce fatalities and only ascertain victory or defeat. They also explicitly stated that during the duel, inflicting fatal blows was strictly prohibited to give the opponent ti to concede. If soone violates this, they would be automatically disqualified from participating and expelled from the arena. Hence, in all the years the Sword Discussion Conference has been held, deaths in team events are exceedingly rare."
After listening to Xila's explanation, Pei Yan quickly grasped the key points and asked, "You specifically ntioned that team event deaths are rare; does this an there are differences in the individual events?"
"Mr. Pei is sharp. Yes, there are indeed so differences in the individual events. In team events, due to the large number of participants, any mishap could lead to massive repercussions, so the rules are extraordinarily strict. However, with the complex grievances among the four major planes, it's impossible not to have so feuds privately. Thus, to provide an outlet for these grudges accumulated over ti, there are slight distinctions between individual and team events."
At this point, Xila paused aningfully and looked at Pei Yan. Seeing this, Pei Yan understood the main point was coming and asked with a smile, "Oh, what's the difference?"
"In regular individual events, the self-healing array can still be used, which is no big deal. However, if both parties have a grudge, they can request the Immortal Palace to remove the self-healing array for a life and death match. Once in a life and death match, it's a fight to the death: either the victor leaves the arena, or both parties perish with no third outco. Since the life and death arena was established, countless have spilled their blood and lost their lives on it. Furthermore, once one party proposes, the other can hardly refuse, because refusal implies cowardice, stripping them of honor and status, leaving them a laughingstock among the four major planes. Therefore, since the life and death arena's establishnt, no one has yet refused a challenge."
Xila's words, brimming with a murderous aura, sent a chill through everyone present—life and death match! Listening to the other party's tone and seeing her present this gift, it was undisputable that she intended to use the Investigation Bureau's hand to eliminate her adversary in the life and death match. Understanding this, Pei Yan sneered with a frown, "So there's such a thing in the individual events; that's quite interesting! Miss Xila, surely you don't an for to have a life and death match with a Blood Fiend contestant? If so, you needn't bother with these gifts; I—oh, correction—any contestant from the five major planes against a Blood Fiend person would be eager to display their stance and strength in a life-and-death duel. So, the target you want to eliminate must be a contestant from the four major planes. Who is it?"
"That's what I like about talking to smart people, it's so straightforward." Xila laughed and leaned toward Pei Yan, squinting her eyes and gritting her teeth with hatred, "I want you, when you et the contestant from the Magic Realm, to imdiately engage in a life and death duel and show no rcy, let them lose as tragically as possible. If you can ruthlessly trample their dignity and honor, humiliating them in front of the major planes, after it's all over, my father, the Demon God, will send you a sufficient reward to satisfy you as another bonus."
"Uh!" Hearing this request and seeing Xila's face twisted with hatred, Pei Yan was shocked and confused for a while before regaining his composure, puzzled as he asked, "Why do you have such a deep hatred?"
"Ai!" Xila also realized she had been too eager just now, leaned back into her chair with a deep sigh, and said faintly, "This is not sothing Mr. Pei needs to concern himself with; you just need to tell if you can do it."
"Hehe, oh dear!" Pei Yan scratched his head with a sneer and said, "Miss Xila, do you know what your request ans? If I agree, after the match, we will unconditionally gain the Magic Realm as an enemy. Just two unworthy divine artifacts, and you want our Investigation Bureau to shoulder such a huge risk. Miss Xila, do you take us for fools or think our lives are worthless?"
"Hahahaha!" Xila laughed heartily as if she had heard the joke of the century, ignoring her usual image and clutching her sides in laughter.
"Are my words funny?" Pei Yan glared at Xila, clearly displeased.
"Oh dear, it really is hilarious." Xila said, taking out a handkerchief to gently dab the tears of laughter from her eyes, and mocked, "Mr. Pei, do you think by not doing this, the Magic Realm won't beco your enemy? The four major planes have never been united. If not for the Blood Fiend's invasion this ti, forcing several planes to align on the sa front, your Investigation Bureau, even if qualified to participate in the Sword Discussion Conference, would first be targeted by the Magic Realm."
Pei Yan was taken aback, looked at Gu Shenghui beside him, who had remained silent with a serious expression since before, and then understood that Xila's words were not without basis. After a mont of reflection, he imdiately figured out the connection and tentatively asked, "Because of the Daoist Realm?"
"That's right!" Xila showed a smile as if teaching a questioning child and explained, "Indeed, the Daoist Realm and the Magic Realm have long been at each other's throats over who is the leader of the four major planes. To avoid isolation and attacks from the others in this battle, they have each chosen allies from the other planes. The Daoist Plane successfully allied with the Spirit Monster Plane, while the Magic Realm chose us from the Hell Plane!"
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