Chapter 153

It was only when he stood before the stone monument that marked the entrance to the Wulin Gate, located in the heart of the bustling city, and listened to Sister Mei recount the past, that Li Muchen learned the origin of the name "Wulin Convention." It was not because everyone who attended was a martial artist; rather, it was because the very first duel between Liu Jinsheng and He Changchun had taken place right there at the Wulin Gate. That first meeting ended in a stalemate. The two men agreed to return to their respective retreats and settle the score in a year. The following year, they were still deadlocked. From then on, they met at the same time and the same place every year. As word spread and the gathering grew, people gave it the name "Wulin Convention," using the location of "Wulin" to signify the affairs of the "martial world." However, as the crowds increased, it became impractical to hold the duels in the park. The event was moved to the Nanjiang Exhibition Center, located on the edge of Wulin Square.