The Important Players Enter The Stage

As a fan with decent knowledge on Naruto in his past life, Hu Wenxi could tell that the sharingan didn't work like that. 'This is like a shitty SI from a shitty fanfic on webnovel'. Although centuries had Wenxi was so enraged at those works that he even remembered them now. To be honest his memories were more nostalgia then anything. That was why he didn't particularly mind Sam.

That being said if Sam steps out of line, which due to his personality was an inevitability, Hu Wenxi will kill him. He's already pissed off nearly every expert present anyway. What truely interested him was who could give Sam his powers, for all he new it could be a ROB. However based on his knowledge and research to past events any cultivator with sufficient strength can accomplish the same feat. Even he can give similar powers though to a far lesser extent.

'To give abilities of such a magnitude, it cannot be a True Immortal and I doubt even Profound Immortals are as capable. Perhaps a Primordial Immortal?' His musings were broken by the commotion around him. Sam's army of susanooes were toying with Yan Shu. He kept kicking him around slowly breaking off the wood.

Despite the wood golem's larger size the susanooes dog piled him slowly burned the wood off. But as an expert at the peak of Human Immortals Wenxi knew something was off. Sam may be powerful but his reservoir of energy was running low. Wether it was Qi, mana, necroplasm all were forms of energy. Sam's 'chakra' was another form of it.

With Wenxi's keen senses he could tell that Sam's reserves were running low. Sam likely knew this but he was too busy looking cool, after all he was the MC right? In his delusional head, he neglected the fact that he was getting weaker and weaker.

'Bai San was right' the elders and disciples in the crowd thought, 'He has a lot of power but no true understanding in how to fight'. However Sam was too busy living his anime xianxia fantasy, take his cheats away and he would never survive.

'Now' Yan Shu left out of his broken golem. Seeing this one of the Sam's susanoo grabbed towards him. Yan Shu back flipped in the air and ran along the chakra construct's arm. Several more susanooes came at him.

Gracefully Yan Shu dodged them all until suddenly.

POOF!

One of the susanooes disappeared, then another, then another until only the real Sam remained and even his susanoo faded away. 'Crap I'm out of juice' Sam though in a panic and didn't react to Yan Shu's fist impacting his face.

It didn't hurt as much as Bai San due to Sam's higher cultivation, in fact it barely damaged him. Sam's hax ensured that there was never ever any danger unlike before, he was just having fun. After all he was god's chosen right?

Similar to Bai San Yan Shu attempted melee the martially inept Sam, however with his higher cultivation Sam very quickly overwhelmed Yan Shu and punched him into unconsciousness. At this point Hu Wei stepped in to carry Yan Shu to safety, he didn't even look at Sam who wasn't even injured.

'Shit I have to be more careful' thought Sam as we walked back to his harem he totally had no intention to start. Of course this harem welcomed him with open harms and anime tropes much to his joy and to everyone else's annoyance. The elders of Azure Sky continent were even feeling humiliated.

Soon after that Hu Wei announced the second match, then the third, then the fourth. On the 42nd match Hu Jin Sheng finally arrived. When he arrived at the arena he greeted taoist Infinity Heaven and Hu Wei. "Elders, forgive me, I had a pivotal moment and had to delay myself. I hope I wasn't late".

"No harm done your highness, you aren't set to fight until the 59th match" calmly stated taoist Infinity Heaven. He could sense much more spiritual energy emanating from Hu Jin Shen, 'Has he broken through and refined a second meridian?'

With the matter of Jin Shen's arrival, his parents finally calmed down. At the moment Li Changseng was dominating his opponent. Li Changseng was a spear expert and carried a heroic figure as he defeated a rivalling sect's disciple. His 6 meridian Crossing Tribulation cultivation base was truely powerful.

In the VIP stands the Li kingdom's king was very happy to discuss his son, his sister the strongest saint Li Guxie and Changseng's master was also more then happy to shower him with praise. King Li hopped hopped for Changseng to impress emperor Hu enough to obtain a marriage to the princess.

Emperor Hu Wenxi had 3 sons and 2 daughters, all of them are below the age of 50 with the youngest son being 13 this year. The Li kingdom was situated in the eastern regions of the central continent and was fairly powerful. Li Guxie's status as the strongest saint also increased their reputation.

When the 59th match came Hu Jin Shen walked on stage to fight his opponent. It was an easy round due to Hu Jin Shen's Crossing Tribulation cultivation that ensured that most participants cannot stand up to him. His opponent at the time was a peak Heavenly Connection genius of the Acala Buddha temple.

Buddhists were famed for their calm demeanour and absurdly strong fleshy bodies. For those monks at the Heavenly connection realm, their flesh was insanely tough even on par with Martial Saints. Each cultivation path had their ups and downs. Body toughness was a buddhas.

However what shocked everyone was not Hu Jin Shen's victory no that was expected. It was how quick it was. Hu Jin Shen dodged several of the monk's flaming palms and struck back with a punch that pushed the monk back. Then with one blow he manifested a wolf and knocked the monk out with that punch.

"His highness' Lobo fist is impressive". "Yes I heard it was a self taught technique". "What you mean his majesty didn't teach him that?". "I'm certain his majesty helped but think about it. His majesty uses swords with images resembling dragons in combat. That's not like the Lobo fist at all".

"Shen'er has made a lot of improvement" Qiang Wang said in wonder, other elders were nodding along with him.

"Of course, he's my son" said both Hu Wenxi and Qiang Mei Hua at the same time. They looked at each other and smiled. Seeing this Qiang Wang was relieved too.

Hu Jin Shen's victory was very impressive and proved that he was worthy of the title crown prince. "What's so special about him, I could do the same" Sam said indignantly as he watched while his girlfriends fed him fruits and massaged him.

"Thats right Sam, that Jin Shen or whatever is just another nouveau riche. His cultivation was probably pills fed to him" one of his girlfriends said passionately.

Looking at this group brought disgust to many people, yes useless nouveau riche have high cultivation due to pills but only really went as far as Spirit Transformation realm. Almost every realm after that requires insight into heaven and earth, stable foundation, and pain. How can pills push you into the Crossing Tribulation realm? That was just not realistic.

"Ah but Mei-Chan call me Sam-Kun" wined Sam ignoring all the glares he got. In his mind, 'haters gonna hate'.

Outside the 64th match between Yun Xiao Che and Wu Gu Ke was about to take place. Wu Gu Ke can be seen on one end of the stage completely recovered after last weeks ordeals. However Yun Xiao Che was a no show.

"Ha, I was right, that kid chickened out" a disciple in the stadium said. Many agreed with him in this sentiment. There were already very few Essence Condensation realm cultivators taking place in the finals, all of whom were knocked out in the first round. How could a mere Xiantian like Yun Xiao Che compete?

After a while Hu Wei looked up in Hu Wenxi's direction. Seeing his gaze Wenxi respond with a mental transmission, "Rules allow up to 10 minutes". Bowing to the emperor Hu Wei informed that there was 3 minutes left as 7 had already passed.

As the last minute rolled around the sect Yun Xiao Che came with was extremely nervous. The Divine Ice Phoenix sect all felt humiliated at this moment, why did Yun Xiao Che have to force his way into the finals. Their leading elder Mu Huanzhi signed, they should've just gone home.

At the 8 seconds mark Yun Xiao Che still had not showed, Hu Wei was getting ready to declare Wu Gu Ke the winner. As the 1 second mark came.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOM

A figure landed. He had long black hair and held a massive heavy sword. It was Yun Xiao Che and his aura was different then before. Hu Wei instantly noticed the unique presence of an essence in Che's body. That meant he had risen to the Essence Condensation realm.

"Ah, that Xiao something arrived?" Even Sam was shocked. Nobody new what to make of it, did he arrive too late or on time. Hu Wei decided to broadcast his voice, "As Yun Xiao Che had arrived before the final second becomes zero he can still fight".

Yun Xiao Che bowed the Hu Wei, "Thank you elder". Hu Wei shook his head and responded, "Don't thank me, it's just the rules. If you were a second late I would've kicked you out".

In the VIP lounge Hu Wenxi narrowed his eyes. 'Based on the appearance it looks like he used a treasure to artificially condense and essence. There's also signs that he used a time acceleration chamber, he's at least 3 years older then he was previously'. Once again Hu Wenxi scratched his head, 'Why is this scene so familiar, where do I remember it from?'.

"What's wrong husband?" Wang Mei Hua asked. This caught Wenxi off guard but he quickly composed himself, "Just a sense of deja vu". "On Yun Xiao Che?" She asked.

"You know him?"

"Yes" she replied but sent a mental transmission next, "Blade 1 found something interesting about him so I've sent him to do some digging. He should be back soon".

"Oh? What did he find?"

"He has connection to the red princess of the Celestial Star kingdom, there's also signs of a conspiracy going on"

This immediately brought Wenxi's attention to a nearby Human Immortal, Xin Juekong. This man was known to be ambitious and power-hungry, her overthrew his father before him and some say he even murdered his son due to his talent. During his conquest he was also the first enemy to grovel and join his side.

"Yun Xiao Che, your luck ends today" growled Wu Guike. However Yun Xiao Che did not respond but merely clicked on the standard option. Seeing no changes to the stadium Wu Gu Ke growled once more, "You should've picket forest, that way you have a place to hide".

"Enough talk, Wu Gu Ke I do not intend to chatter"

Snarling Wu Gu Ke dashed forward unleashing his Heavenly Connection Cultivation base. "Die" he yelled and threw a giant cloudy fist at Yun Xiao Che. At the last second Yun Xiao Che drew his sword and slashed.

SHING!

The fist was cleaved horizontally in two along with the upper portion of Wu Gu Ke's right arm. You proud see even his bones were cut in two.

Silence.

That was everyone's reaction, even the Human Immortals did not expect that.