Chapter 135: The Gathering of Big Shots

  "Zhe is Ling Luo. I've heard your skills are not bad. Will you be hiding your true abilities in the challenge match? Heh heh?" Xi said with a cold glint in his eyes, his tone teasing.

  He didn't actually put Ling Luo in his eyes. After defeating Fei Yun, Xi had investigated Ling Luo and found out that although he defeated Fei Yun, it was a narrow victory and relied on his strange body method.

  Ling Luo is not a strong spiritual master. How can a postnatal strongman who is not a spiritual master be a prenatal strongman?

  Here is the translation:

  "Moreover, when it comes to body techniques, there's no need to worry. The body techniques of a postnatal strong practitioner can't be compared to those of a prenatal strong practitioner. A prenatal strong practitioner has already reached the point where they can control their physical strength at will. As soon as they think about it, their spiritual energy will circulate throughout their body, and their body will also make corresponding movements. This is similar to a conditioned reflex, which is also a distinction between spiritual energy and internal energy. Spiritual energy is like the spirit stored in the Ling stone body."

  This point is far beyond what can be achieved through later acquired strength.

  So he already had the idea of winning in his heart

  "Mr. Xi, please be assured that Luo will do his best on the stage," Xia Yan said with a smile, still calm and composed under the opponent's sharp gaze like an eagle.

  Haha! Xī burst out laughing and strode swiftly towards the contestant passageway, disappearing into it in an instant.

  He shook his head and walked in with slow steps

  The first floor of the Extreme Challenge venue was exceptionally crowded today.

  The big and small forces of Yushui City have almost all arrived, including the Zhang and Li families. The heads of the clans have come to watch the battle in person.

  Yafen still stood on the stage in a dignified black dress, her delicate and charming face shone with a faint holy light.

  Breathtakingly beautiful

  Xi and Xia Yan entered the contestant seats on the stage one after another.

  There is still an incense stick of time before the start of the challenge match.

  Ladies and gentlemen, today. The Aqua City Extreme Challenge Arena is about to witness the most spectacular challenge in nearly a century. The participants of this challenge are Senior Master Xi and Challenger Ling Luo. I think... there's no need for me to introduce these two gentlemen further."

  "Hello, ladies and gentlemen. I, on behalf of the Extreme Challenge Association, welcome you all to this event. There is still a short while before the challenge begins. And as for the betting activity, it will be ending soon. What Yafen wants to say is that a challenge of this level may not appear again for a very long time in the future. You all must seize the opportunity!" Yafen's beautiful voice lingered on the second floor of the entire venue.

  A summer word stirred in her heart

  "Almost forgot I haven't placed a bet yet." Xia Yan's gaze swept over from Yafen's body, and Yafen was also looking at Xia Yan with those eyes like water.

  Xia Yan slightly nodded and got up, walking to the first floor of the pawnshop counter, where he pawned nearly 110,000 gold tickets on himself.

  Seeing Xia Yan's actions, many people in the venue were initially stunned and then began to whisper to each other.

  "This Xia Yan is still confident in himself, it seems." A family head said with a sarcastic tone. "Haha, wanting to defeat a strong Spirit Master is simply a fool's dream."

  "How many gold coins did Mr. Tóng press?" Another person's face with a lot of fat asked, shaking back and forth.

  The clan leader raised an eyebrow and said with a hint of pride: "I've bet 50,000 gold coins."

  "500,000 gold coins. So much!" The fatty exclaimed in a low voice. "Heh heh, I've also bet 800,000 gold coins. This is quite a big decision for me."

  The tribal elder was quite pleased at first, but after hearing the sentence behind him, his face suddenly turned gloomy, and he let out a cold snort, turning his face away and no longer paying attention to this fat man.

  However, it's very obvious that these two people are both Westerners. In other rooms, there were similar discussions among people who knew each other or not. Everyone was talking in a low voice.

  Xia Yan returned from the pawnshop counter with a similar feeling in her heart.

  This time Xi Gang's odds were actually two to one.

  In other words, most people are optimistic about Xi. After all, Xi is a strong spiritual master.

  It's also good to have a 2:1 ratio, if I can win in the end, the 128,000 gold tickets will be worth 256,000 gold coins. Adding that up is 184,000. However... this challenge is indeed very difficult, if I lose, more than 100,000 gold coins will be gone." Xia Yan thought to himself, his expression serious as he looked west.

  At this time, Xi was very relaxed and comfortable with a sly smile on his face, constantly looking around, occasionally casting a lustful glance at Yafen, his eyes gleaming.

  Obviously he didn't take Ling Luo seriously

  Perhaps he is considering whether it's better to start the challenge match by defeating Xia Yan with two moves or one move.

  Hehehe

  Suddenly the second floor which was originally noisy became quiet. Everyone's eyes widened, and all that was left in their mouths were gasps for air.

  Six people walked in from the entrance

  These six people all came out of the workroom of Li Tianlun, the president of the Extreme Challenge Club.

  These six people are the two patriarchs of a big family in Rongshui City, and the president of the auction house, Liu Xuan, mercenary hall, good living flying, and the last one is the president of the Extreme Challenge Hall, Li Tianlun.

  These six people are the Six Giants of the Five Water Temple. They are the highest-ranking officials in the temple, second only to the Master.

  And the other six deacons of the holy temple are divided among the six major cities under the jurisdiction of Wangshui City. If they were also in Wushui City, they would probably be at the limit of the challenge arena by the eighth day.

  Xia Yan couldn't help but hold her breath when she saw Xia Fei Long appear.

  "The patriarch has actually come in person" Xia Yan's whole body was shocked. What if the patriarch recognizes me? That would be very bad! At that time, I will definitely be questioned by the patriarch and the elders again. Now, I don't want to let the patriarch, the elders, and the Xia family know too much about my affairs.

  Xia Yan's mind was racing with thoughts.

  Forget it. The clan leader may not be able to recognize me either. My Ling Luo sword has also undergone great changes a month ago." Xia Yan thought, feeling relieved once again.

  Ling Luo Sword changes every time it merges with different martial arts, this change is natural and doesn't need Xia Yan to deliberately make an effort. The Ling Luo Heart Method itself is a crucible that absorbs various martial arts, removing the dross and absorbing the essence, finally evolving into a stronger and stronger Ling Luo Sword.

  "Everyone has arrived."

  In the transparent crystal room surrounded by people, everyone couldn't help but silently scream in their hearts. Shocked eyes appeared in every pair of eyes.

  They certainly wouldn't dare to shout out loud unless they were crazy.

  In front of these six people, who dares to be presumptuous except for the master of the holy hall?

  These six people walked into a previously prepared empty crystal room at a steady pace and took their seats.

  Come.

  "Huh? Why is there still a seat?" Xia Yan looked over in surprise.

  He found that in front of the six people, there was an extremely eye-catching position. The location where this position was placed could be seen by anyone with discerning eyes. Who could sit in that position which was even more forward than the six people?

  His eyes were also rolling around restlessly when he spoke, his gaze fixed on that room without knowing what was going through his mind. His facial expression kept changing.

  Just as Xia Yan was confused, another person suddenly walked in from the eighth passageway.

  As soon as he stepped into the first floor, the atmosphere underwent a subtle change.

  Xia Yan saw the person who came in, who looked like he was over 50 years old with white hair. He wore a special material-made garment on his body, and as soon as his foot stepped on the floor, his body moved forward lightly.

  Those eyes swept casually over the crowd, making people catch their breath and unable to help themselves.

  Have you seen the host?

  The six giants inside the crystal room all stood up and bowed as they saw the approaching figure.

  The master of the temple. He is the master of the holy temple." Xia Yan was extremely shocked.

  Before this, he had never seen the Lord of the Holy Temple. Today is considered the first meeting. The Lord of the Holy Temple, equivalent to having control over the entire Five Water City, such power.

  Even Xia Fei Long was extremely respectful and cautious in front of the master.

  The heads of those big and small families and forces were even more shocked. Many people may have also seen the master of the Holy Temple for the first time.

  The host of the Holy Hall actually came too" Xia Yan never thought of it.

  No need for formalities, haha, I'm also here to see the excitement today. Hmm, just now I also bet 10,000 gold coins." The Temple Master smiled and waved his hand at everyone before casually sitting down.

  Everyone also laughed and sat down.

  Li Tianlun gave a gesture to Yafen above the ring.

  Yafen hastily gathered her scattered spirit. She took a light breath, and her chest rose and fell slightly. Her sweet and alluring voice spoke to everyone, "The challenge match is now officially starting. Please welcome Mr. Xi and Ling Luoqian onto the stage."

  Like before in the challenge match, Xia Yan didn't wear any protective armor or anything. And Xi... would even less likely wear such things.

  The two of them stepped forward slowly and stopped at a distance of over ten meters on the stage, their eyes fixed on each other's bodies. Xi Na's sharp and aggressive gaze swept across Xia Yan's body without restraint.

  But Xia Yan just calmly looked at Xi's body, the inner strength inside was quietly circulating. The long sword in his hand had already made preparations to come out of its scabbard. The spiritual power that had transformed within Xia Yan's body mixed with his internal energy, making his entire body's circulation even smoother and faster.

  Although it seemed like a casual glance, Xia Yan's five senses were fully open at this moment, and he could keenly feel every move of Xi. Even the sound of Xi's breathing was extremely clear to Xia Yan.

  This ability can only be achieved by cultivating the Ling Luo Heart Method

  Yafen asked the two again if they had any other requests, and they both shook their heads. Yafen then retreated slowly with elegant steps. At this moment, everyone's attention on the first floor was focused on the two people on the stage. Many people took a deep breath, clenched their fists tightly, and stared at the two. The entire first floor was silent. If it weren't for the presence of the Temple Master and a few others, perhaps someone would have dared to shout out loud. But now, everyone could only scream silently in their hearts, eager to know what would happen next.