#1206 - Chapter 1206: Invincible
"Compared to Ye Kong? Forget it, forget it."
As soon as Ye Kong spoke, the crowd began to move again, walking and running, leaving quite decisively, until only three people remained.
Zhang Tie, Gongsun Qing, and Shen Fanshuang.
There were too many people earlier, and Ye Kong hadn't noticed Shen Fanshuang was among them.
Having not seen Shen Fanshuang for a long time, besides her being even more beautiful than before, Ye Kong couldn't figure out why she was here.
"Are you also going to Yunbian Town?" Ye Kong asked.
Shen Fanshuang nodded, not saying a word, but from her eyes, that pride was gone, replaced by a sense of loneliness.
Forgot to mention, Shen Fanshuang lost to Hu Yishao on the fourth day of the sect's ranking competition.
After that, Ye Kong rarely saw Shen Fanshuang.
"Alright then." Ye Kong agreed to the group going together.
The original intention was to have a team of ten, but now there were only three. The rest, upon hearing they had to challenge Ye Kong, all retreated without a fight. So, Ye Kong had to go and find the remaining members one by one.
Fortunately, Gongsun Qing was helpful, bringing Ye Kong a list of disciples from the Taichu Academy.
It detailed the combat strength of all the disciples in the Taichu Academy, their specialized techniques, and even personal information such as height, weight, and home address.
It had to be said, this was like sending charcoal in the snow.
Ye Kong was just about to go and persuade them one by one when, unexpectedly, the top ten disciples on the list came to Ye Kong's cave entrance, requesting to go together.
The number was three more than expected. Ye Kong set up a stage in the Taichu Academy's martial arts field, allowing the ten registered disciples to show their skills one by one.
Of course, Zhang Tie, Gongsun Qing, and Shen Fanshuang, because they registered early, could now act as judges, selecting companions together with Ye Kong.
Ye Kong also considered that their strengths were comparable, and it was definitely not out of personal feelings.
The first disciple to take the stage was good with fire, spewing flames and conjuring fire with his hands. Although it wasn't Samadhi True Fire, it was enough to burn some small demons and beasts.
Moreover, he could extinguish the fire, pinching it with both hands and putting the flames into his pocket, achieving the effect of extinguishing the fire.
Very practical! Not only could he set fire to mountains, but he could also take care of roasted chicken and duck for dinner.
"Come, come, take a number plate and wait inside."
Ye Kong handed over the plate.
The second disciple to take the stage directly demonstrated a set of fancy fist and leg exercises, Baguazhang, his moves flowing smoothly, novel and unpredictable, causing the disciples below the stage to applaud.
But this should be useless, right? Just as Ye Kong was about to hesitate, Zhang Tie reminded Ye Kong, "This disciple is the thirteenth-generation successor of Yunbian Town's martial arts. He has a high reputation in Yunbian Town."
That's excellent. Since he's a disciple from Yunbian Town, there will be people to take care of eating and drinking.
"A major event for my hometown, I cannot refuse. Though late, I'm here. Come, take a number plate."
Ye Kong handed it over.
The third disciple attracted attention as soon as he stepped onto the stage. Whether it was his clothing, demeanor, walking posture, or the expression he gave to everyone, he resembled one person very much.
Everyone turned their gazes to Ye Kong, then looked at the stage. Except for slight differences in appearance, the disciple on the stage was almost identical to Ye Kong!
However, his spiritual power was not as strong as Ye Kong's. The moment he made the move was similar, but then the spiritual power gradually dissipated, and he withdrew his technique.
This…
Ye Kong suddenly felt a chill down his spine.
It was like seeing himself from many years ago.
What was even more shocking was…
This technique could not be performed without decades of cultivation, and the disciple in front of him looked very young, yet his spiritual power was so great.
The people around him couldn't decide either and turned their gazes to Ye Kong.
Ye Kong thought for a long time. It might not be bad to have such a version of himself, who could block some trouble for him in the future.
"Your technique is still lacking. Stay by my side, and I'll teach you hand-in-hand. You go over there too." Ye Kong handed over the number plate.
The next disciples came to the stage one by one, displaying their skills. One was a magician who conjured various foods, delicacies from land and sea, between his fluttering fingers. Ye Kong happily gave him a number plate.
One disciple knew the art of teleporting people.
This could transport residents, Ye Kong gave him a plate.
One disciple wielded a God-Striking Whip, causing rats, insects, snakes, and ants to flee in panic with its crackling sounds.
He was indispensable for repelling insects in the forest. Ye Kong gave him a plate.
One disciple brandished a sword. Ye Kong wanted to try it out. He picked up the sword, and every move and stance showed his style. The figures of the past emerged under the shadow of the sword.
Once again, the old sword is unsheathed before the battle, its cold light as sharp as in the past.
There were other disciples…
Ye Kong gave them all plates.
Until Zhang Tie nudged Ye Kong, Ye Kong noticed that all the prepared plates had been handed out.
Not to mention selecting people, no one was eliminated.
It was like a joke.
Ye Kong looked at the people on the stage. Although they were going to drive away fierce beasts, eating, drinking, and having fun were essential. These disciples were all very versatile, and he couldn't bear to part with any of them.
"In that case, everyone will come with me to Yunbian Town!"
Ye Kong ultimately took thirteen people with him.
However, after the end of the arena selection, Ye Kong learned that these disciples were all companions that Shen Fanshuang had selected for Ye Kong one by one in the Taichu Academy.
Ye Kong wanted to thank her, but Shen Fanshuang's whereabouts were uncertain, so he gave up.
A few days later, Yunbian Town finally couldn't resist. All methods of driving away the fierce beasts had failed, so they sought help from the Taichu Academy, requesting that people be sent to support them immediately.
When Sima Shizun sent the message, Ye Kong was playing hide-and-seek with the young disciples of the Taichu Academy.
Ye Kong was wearing a colorful shirt, searching every place, occasionally pulling out a few disciples and laughing non-stop while leaning against a tree.
When had Sima Shizun ever seen Ye Kong like this? He was stunned for a moment before calling out, "Ye Kong."
Ye Kong immediately put away his smile and walked towards Sima Shizun.
Departure was imminent. Ye Kong prepared to make a pre-battle declaration before setting off.
The thirteen selected disciples stood in a row, facing Ye Kong.
"This mission is issued by the Taichu Academy, a joint action to save the residents of Yunbian Town from their suffering.
Driving away fierce beasts and defending our homeland is our duty!
I hope everyone will join me and act quickly. I will distribute all the rewards from this mission to everyone!"
There was enthusiastic applause below.
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur once said, "Choosing the right captain in a team is important, but if that captain is Ye Kong, then wherever he goes, he will overcome obstacles and be invincible."
