Chapter 5 Final Preparations

Days passed, and Yu Haoyu began his final preparation for the 4 Geniuses Tournament. In this time the 3rd Elder had successfully concocted the Meridian Cleansing Pills, managing to make not just one or two, but four such pills. Naturally the Clan was overjoyed, and the best out of the four was immediately handed to Yu Haoyu.

'So this is a Meridian Cleansing Pill?' He thought to himself as he inspected the pill. Admittedly it was very similar in appearance to the Qi Compression Pill, except for the fact that a singular blue line ran across the pill.

'Once I refine this Pill my talent in cultivation will skyrocket by 10, 20 or even 50 percent bringing me to a level where no one within the city can compete with me.' Yu Haoyu smiled before consuming the pill.

The energy suffused throughout his body, rocking the very foundation of his physique. A pill that could alter ones talent was tyrannical and overbearing, otherwise how could it change something so fundamental to ones being.

'This....I am going to take days to refine this pill, but that means the gains are going to be that much better!' With that thought in mind the boy began to relentlessly refine the Meridian Cleansing Pill unaware of anything else in the world.

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"Yu Dishi have you acquired the sword?" Yu Aotian asked. Currently they had convened yet another Clan Meeting, and all the Elders were present.

"It was tough but after pulling some strings and calling in a few favours I got it." Yu Dishi declared before snapping his fingers. Instantly the doors to the Elder Hall opened and a servant walked in carrying an object covered in cloth. The servant then handed it to Yu Aotian before respectfully leaving the hall closing the doors behind him.

Unravelling the cloth Yu Aotian gazed at the sword in shock. "This isn't the Droplet Sword but the Blue Rain Sword!? How did you get this?" Yu Aotian was more than surprised to say the least.

"Clan Head, while I may have been against handing the Qi Compression Pill to Haoyu, now that we've hedged our bets on winning and through the effort of the 3rd Elder have obtained four Meridian Cleansing Pills it only makes sense to go all out." Yu Dishi explained with a smile on his face.

"Haha, you've always been one to make big moves Yu Dishi. My only question is how did we afford a Middle Grade Mortal Weapon with our current funds?" Yu Chen laughed as he stroked his beard. Hearing this Yu Dishi's smug expression immediately collapsed.

"Cough, lets just say if Haoyu loses our Spirit Stone reserves will be a bit empty..." He said his eyes darting all over the room. It was obvious a price had to be paid for such a weapon, and to a Clan such as theirs that price would be quite high.

"Its all right, what's done is done now lets move onto the next matter at hand. Yu Qiang, how do you wish to distribute the remaining pills?" Yu Aotian turned towards the 3rd Elder, he was the youngest person in the room being 2 years younger than the Clan Head.

"I have no opinion on the matter, concocting the pills alone was enough of a reward for me. I think this decision is best left in the hands of the 2nd Elder." He replied motioning towards the aforementioned 2nd Elder. This was the most logical decision and what everyone expected Yu Qiang would make.

The 1st Elder, Yu Chen, stayed within the Clan at all times acting as its protector, the 2nd Elder, Yu Dingbang, took charge of the younger generation guiding them where needed and managing the Technique Hall, the 3rd Elder, Yu Qiang, was in charge of all the herbs, medicine, and pills in the Clan. Additionally the 4th Elder and 5th Elders, Yu Tiankuo and Yu Dishi respectively, took care of the business of the Clan with Yu Tiankuo being in charge of security and Yu Dishi managing them.

Of course when knowing all this it only made sense that the Meridian Cleansing Pills would be handed to Yu Dingbang considering he knew the youths of the Clan best and could thus decide which descendants were most worthy of the coveted treasure.

"All right then, for now secure them in the vault I'll make my decision once the 4 Geniuses Tournament has concluded." Yu Dingbang decided. The meeting thus proceeded as usual with nothing of dire importance cropping up.

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At the heart of Marble City stood the aptly named Marble Arena. Here one could witness gruesome battles with 10s of fights held within a single day. Bets were placed on who would live and who would die, on who would emerge victorious or be left to rot in defeat. Normally it was bursting at the seems with people, but today it was completely empty.

Crowds of people flocked outside the Arena waiting to enter as the final preparations were made. The day of the 4 Geniuses tournament was a day like no other. An even held once every 10 years which would decide the fate of the 4 Clans which rules their City.

It was as much of an entertaining event as it was a deathly serious event. While none of the participants would die, the repercussions of who would win and who would lose were at a much larger scale.

"I hope the Flowing Wind Clan wins, the Metal Clan has been in power for too long."

"Shut up! You can't just say that, not to mention I already bet on Gold winning."

"Are you guys forgetting about the Yu Clan? While they've never won the 4 Geniuses Tournament before that Yu Haoyu is quite formidable. He even defeated the Metal Clan's Iron a few days ago."

"You're all wrong Flaming Lion Clan's Ember is obviously going to win!"

The crowd argued amongst themselves as they anticipated the beginning of the grand event. And then it sounded.

"GONG!"

"Make way for the 4 Clans!"