After fighting for more than ten minutes, Zhang Xuan realized that Pavilion Master Yue could very well lose his life on the spot. Thus, he ordered his puppet to stop.
"Pavilion Master Yue, you used your weapon, and so did I. It's a fair fight, so you should have nothing to say now that you've lost, right?"
After keeping the puppet away, Zhang Xuan pinched Yue Yiquan's philtrum to wake him up. Then, he looked at Zhang Xuan earnestly.
"Fair? Fair? "
Pavilion Master Yue spurted another mouthful of blood.
You call it fair when more than a hundred people are ganging up on me?
"If Pavilion Master Yue thinks that it's unfair, I can fight with you without using my weapon. I have fought four rounds consecutively without any rest. Even though you have only fought one round, I don't mind it at all! "
Zhang Xuan.
"Pu!"
Pavilion Master Yue spurted another mouthful of blood.
He had fought four rounds, but he was already on the verge of losing his life in a single round. How could he possibly fight with Pavilion Master Yue when he couldn't even move at all?
"Pavilion Master Yue, does this mean that you're agreeing to it? Since that's the case, I'll have to force myself to fight with you! "
Seeing that Pavilion Master Yue wasn't responding at all, Zhang Xuan clenched his fists tightly, ready to strike.
"I admit defeat!"
Pavilion Master Yue hurriedly said.
He had no choice but to admit defeat. In his current condition, he was already unable to fight. If he were to continue fighting with Pavilion Master Yue, he might very well die here.
To think that a Half-Grand Dominion realm expert would be forced to admit defeat by a Primordial Spirit realm intermediate stage lad … The more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt.
"It's all that fool Song shi's fault!"
The more he thought about it, the more furious he felt.
If not for Song shi feeding him false information, he wouldn't have been reduced to such a state. Previously, he was already crippled, but now … he was crippled as well!
"It's good that you admit defeat …"
Placing his hands behind his back, Zhang Xuan straightened his back and said, "As Pavilion Master Mingshi Tang, instead of thinking about the future of mankind, you only care about your own interests. If I wasn't strong enough today, not only would I have made a fool of myself, I might even have sustained severe injuries, making it difficult for me to leave this place. I'll report this matter to the alliance, and I'll let them decide how to deal with it! "
It was one thing for the other party to use fine wine to attract enemies to him. At the very most, the other party would just teach him a lesson.
More importantly, Zhang Xuan did not suppress his cultivation and even used a weapon!
If not for so many puppets, if they hadn't been able to see through his flaws, and if they hadn't imparted the Puppet Combat Master Collaborative Offense to him, the one who would have been severely wounded would have been him.
Regarding Song shi's matter, Zhang Xuan had been very fair. Yet, Zhang Xuan still refused to let him off the hook. Just based on how magnanimous he was, it was clear that he was unworthy of being the head of Mingshi Tang.
"I …"
Pavilion Master Yue's face paled.
He was a specially hired elder of the Alliance. The moment he said that, it basically meant that his political career had come to an end.
"Alright, everyone, please continue. I'm going to rest first …"
Zhang Xuan knew that he would only incur more displeasure if he were to stay here any longer. Thus, he turned around and walked out.
As soon as he stepped out of the door, two acolytes came up to him and led the way.
Regardless of whether he had gotten into a conflict with Pavilion Master Yue or not, as a guest of the Qianchong Empire, Mingshi Tang, had already prepared a residence for him.
Zhang Jiuxiao, Sun Qiang, and the others also followed closely behind him.
After returning to his room, Zhang Xuan entered the Myriad Anthive Nest.
Even though the banquet had been a little unpleasant for him, he had earned a total of fifty concentrated high-tier spirit stones. This was a good opportunity for him to push his cultivation from Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle to Half-Leaving Aperture realm!
With this level of strength, even if he didn't rely on his puppets, he would still be able to put up a fight against Pavilion Master Yue.
Sitting down cross-legged, Zhang Xuan flicked his wrist and took out all of the concentrated high-tier spirit stones that he had just obtained.
Opening all of his acupoints, he infused spiritual energy into them and converted them into Heaven's Path zhenqi.
Boom!
Some time later, he successfully achieved a breakthrough to Primordial Spirit realm intermediate stage.
Primordial Spirit realm advanced stage!
Kacha! Kacha! Kacha!
Not too long after Zhang Xuan reached advanced stage, just as he was about to push for pinnacle, he suddenly saw the fifty concentrated high-tier spirit stones shattering into dust.
As my cultivation rises, the effectiveness of concentrated high-tier spirit stones is getting weaker and weaker …
Zhang Xuan couldn't help but shake his head.
Ever since he had achieved a breakthrough to Primordial Spirit realm, he had felt that the effectiveness of concentrated high-tier spirit stones was getting weaker and weaker. He had thought that he would be able to push his cultivation to Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle with so many concentrated high-tier spirit stones, but it was a pity that he had only managed to raise his cultivation by a small stage.
It seemed like he would have to find even higher tier spirit stones in order to achieve a breakthrough swiftly!
"Let's head out to take a look!"
With the concentrated high-tier spirit stones depleted, Zhang Xuan could only back out of the Anthive Nest and walk out of his room.
"Young Master …"
Seeing that Zhang Xuan had returned, Sun Qiang and Zhang Jiuxiao hurriedly walked up to him.
"Jiuxiao, are you familiar with Qianchong City? Bring me around. I want to see if there's a place where I can exchange or earn some concentrated high-tier spirit stones, "Zhang Xuan said.
"I have been to Qianchong City once three years ago, so I can be considered to be familiar with the place. Is Zhang Shi in urgent need of concentrated high-tier spirit stones?" Zhang Jiuxiao asked doubtfully.
Didn't he just earn a few dozen concentrated high-tier spirit stones at the banquet?
Why would he ask for more?
"Un." Zhang Xuan nodded, not bothering to explain the matter.
If he were to tell Zhang Jiuxiao that he had already used up all of the concentrated high-tier spirit stones he had earned at the banquet, would he really die from shock?
"How much do you need?" Zhang Jiuxiao asked.
"The more the better … It would be best if you have around three hundred concentrated high-tier spirit stones," Zhang Xuan replied.
Based on his current rate of depletion of concentrated high-tier spirit stones, he would require at least a hundred concentrated high-tier spirit stones to reach Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle. Considering that his soul cultivation was only at Saint 2-dan at the moment, he would require close to two hundred concentrated high-tier spirit stones to reach Primordial Spirit realm pinnacle!
"Three hundred?"
Zhang Jiuxiao's lips twitched. "That's a huge sum … Even in Qianchong City, it would be difficult to find one …"
While the Qianchong Empire had spirit mines, concentrated high-tier spirit stones were not as common as cabbages. Those who were able to take out three hundred concentrated high-tier spirit stones were bound to be extremely powerful.
"There are only three places that are able to take out so many concentrated high-tier spirit stones at once. The first is Mingshi Tang, which is here. The second is the Qianchong royal family. The third is the underground black market that I mentioned earlier!"
Zhang Jiuxiao paused for a moment before replying.
"Mingshi Tang has concentrated high-tier spirit stones?" Zhang Xuan was taken aback for a moment before nodding.
But that was to be expected. Most of the talented master teachers were able to take out ten to twenty concentrated high-tier spirit stones easily, so it shouldn't be too difficult for Mingshi Tang to take out three hundred concentrated high-tier spirit stones.
"Should I … beat up Pavilion Master Yue once more and force him to take out his concentrated high-tier spirit stones?"
Zhang Xuan stroked his lower jaw and fell into deep thought.
"Forget it. I have just beaten him up. If I do it again, my reputation will be tarnished!"
A moment later, Zhang Xuan shook his head.
He had just beaten Pavilion Master Yue up so badly. If others were to hear that, he might as well give up on his position as a master teacher.
No matter what, he was a person who valued his reputation and standing. If he were to do so, he would be no different from a thug on the streets!
"If I don't look for them at Mingshi Tang's place, I don't have any connections with the Qianchong royal family.
After a moment of contemplation, Zhang Xuan asked, "Where is the underground black market you spoke of? If I don't have anything to trade for, how do I earn it? "
"The underground black market is located outside of Qianchong City!"
Zhang Jiuxiao replied. "If I don't have anything to trade for, the fastest way to earn money is through gambling!"
"Gambling?"
"Un. Gambling with one's life!" Zhang Jiuxiao nodded. "That's one of the best ways to earn money."
"There's a 'Ring of Death' in the underground black market. If you wish to earn money, you can challenge it. If you win a match, you'll be rewarded with a high-tier spirit stone. If you win two matches consecutively, you'll be rewarded with two high-tier spirit stones. If you win three matches consecutively, you'll be rewarded with three high-tier spirit stones, and so on. Of course, it's just a small sum of money that you can earn from fighting in the ring. As long as you win ten matches consecutively, you'll be crowned with the title of 'Champion of Ten', and you'll be given the opportunity to compete with the previous Champion of Ten. At this point, there are many wealthy individuals who place their bets on the Ring of Death, and if you bet correctly, you'll be able to earn a huge sum!
"To be honest, those who are able to become Champion of Ten are practically invincible existences among their peers. While the battle between the two can attract the attention of many and earn many high-tier spirit stones, the slightest carelessness could result in one's death … Every year, countless experts are pummeled to death in the Ring of Death. As such, the Ring of Death is also known as the Ring of Death!"
"I see." Zhang Xuan nodded as his eyes grew brighter and brighter.
He was invincible among his peers … If he were to participate in the Ring of Ten, wouldn't he be able to earn a huge sum of money?
"Zhang Shi, your strength is indeed fearsome, but … I think that it's best that you don't participate in the Ring of Death …" Sensing the other party's thoughts, Zhang Jiuxiao hurriedly shook his head.
"Why?" Zhang Xuan was perplexed.
Zhang Jiuxiao should be well aware of his strength, and yet, the other party was still advising him not to go. Could it be that there was someone stronger than him in the Ring of Death?
"Other than forbidding the use of powerful weapons, the Ring of Death has no rules at all. Poison, hidden weapons, schemes … There are all kinds of means in the ring. Putting aside master teachers, even combat masters might not be able to last till the tenth match!"
Zhang Jiuxiao said with a bitter smile. "I was curious about the Ring of Death back then, so I went there once, but … I was defeated in the fifth match!"
In view of their standing, master teachers wouldn't use many means in a battle. On the other hand, those who participated in Life-and-Death Duels every day were willing to use all kinds of means as long as they could kill.
"You weren't able to last till the sixth match?"
"Indeed. The Ring of Death's Ring of Ten is a trial in which you will fight ten consecutive matches without stepping down. Even though your opponents are randomly chosen, they tend to grow stronger and stronger. Some of them specialize in physical strength, some of them specialize in the soul, and some of them even possess bizarre means that make it nigh impossible to guard against them. The reason I lost was due to my exhaustion after fighting five matches consecutively. That's how I ended up allowing that fellow to take advantage of me!"
Zhang Jiuxiao said.
"Bring me over to take a look!"
Zhang Xuan.
Going through consecutive life-and-death battles was indeed a torment to one's mind and body.
But to him, it was nothing at all.
"Zhang Shi, are you sure that you want to go?"
Seeing that the other party was still adamant on the matter, Zhang Jiuxiao shook his head helplessly. "If there's any danger, it would be best for you to admit defeat right away."
"Don't worry!"
A glint flashed across Zhang Xuan's eyes.
If what the other party said was true, that he could earn spirit stones just by fighting in the Ring of Death …
He should be able to earn enough for the black market to close down!
Just the thought of it was exhilarating!
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