Chapter 808: Challenge and Wager
The others revealed expressions of understanding. In the first place, the Fiends had a huge physical advantage over humans. Now that Tu Ze attained a Rank 1 Sage Body, he even had an overwhelming suppressive advantage.
Xia Houjue’s losing so drastically was normal. Actually, he should not have accepted such a wager in the first place. If he had to blame something, he could only blame his own sense of responsibility.
After such a miserable defeat and humiliation at Tu Ze’s hands, Xia Houjue felt very depressed and frustrated, to the point of wanting to vomit blood.
Then, Tu Ze looked at the younger generation of the human race and said in a manner that suggested that he was not entirely satisfied yet, “Is there anyone who wants to avenge Xia Houjue? I, Tu Ze, am willing to play along any time.”
The others remained silent. In terms of true strength, none of them would fear Tu Ze in lone combat.
However, after knowing that Tu Ze attained a Rank 1 Sage Body, able to wield one thousand tons of force, no one would be willing to face him under the conditions of not using Quintessence and Heavenly Sage Laws.
“It turns out that the humans are just a bunch of cowards. Without even having courage, they managed to gain ten spots. What a waste of the Heavenly Dew Divine Spring.” Tu Ze smiled, appearing rather pleased; then he turned to leave.
Although the younger-generation human cultivators were extremely frustrated, they were still rational and did not act rashly.
When the Little Heavenly Monkey saw this scene, a thought occurred to him. He moved his lips and projected his voice to Tu Ze. After that, he looked coldly at Xiao Chen.
When Tu Ze heard the Little Heavenly Monkey’s voice, he stopped involuntarily and turned around. Then he looked towards Xiao Chen as well.
“You are Xiao Chen, that so-called White Robed Bladesman? The only person to come out of Misleading Fog Lake?”
Xiao Chen found the question strange. He did not know why Tu Ze suddenly paid attention to him. He said calmly, “Whether am I or not, what does it have to do with you?”
A sinister look flashed in Tu Ze’s eyes. Then he slowly walked over and said, “Very good. It looks like it really is you. Do you dare to wager with me? I will let you have three moves first.”
Let me have three moves first? When Xiao Chen heard this offer, he could not help but give Tu Ze a strange look. Even if he wants to die, he does not have to use such a method.
When the Fiend youths heard Tu Ze call out Xiao Chen’s name, they all raised their heads and looked over.
By now, the name “Xiao Chen” was well known throughout the Fiend Domain. The Silver Moon Spirit Fox Race’s Xuan Clan had spread the news that Xiao Chen managed to walk out of Misleading Fog Lake, the mysterious forbidden land that even Martial Emperors could not escape from.
Tu Ze mocked, “Do you not dare? You even dared to enter the Misleading Fog Lake. Are you too cowardly to accept this small challenge?”
Shui Lingling held Xiao Chen back and projected her voice to him, Don’t be rash. This fellow is just a loudmouth; no one takes him seriously here.
Indeed, Tu Ze did not count for much. At least, in Xiao Chen’s opinion, there were at least five people here who would definitely defeat him in single combat.
Even the miserably defeated Xia Houjue would not have ended up in such a state if he had not made a mistake at the start, ignorant of his opponent’s Rank 1 Sage Body.
However, a Rank 1 Sage Body, with its one thousand tons of force, was nothing to Xiao Chen. This Tu Ze was a fattened lamb served to him on a platter. Doing nothing would be a waste.
“First Senior Sister, don’t worry.”
Xiao Chen smiled gently and looked at the other party. He said, “How are we doing this? The same as earlier?”
Seeing that Xiao Chen took the bait, Tu Ze said happily, “Naturally, it will be the same. The loser will give the winner five thousand Black Astral Coins.”
Xiao Chen thought for a while and said, “Don’t you think five thousand Black Astral Coins is too little? If we are going to wager, we should go big. How about fifty thousand Black Astral Coins?”
Fifty thousand Black Astral Coins equaled five million Astral Coins. This was a large sum, sufficient to purchase a high-quality Sage Ranked Secret Treasure.
Even if one had that many Astral Coins, no one here could just toss out so many Black Astral Coins unfazed.
The moment Xiao Chen said that, he instantly felt the weight of several gazes.
These were not just from the Fiend Race and humans but the Ghost Race and Corpse Race as well. They all cast their gazes over, eyeing Xiao Chen like they were looking at a madman.
Despite knowing his opponent has a Rank 1 Sage Body, capable of one thousand tons of force, he still dares to put down such a large bet. This is too crazy.
Only the Corpse Race’s w.a.n.g Can could not help but twitch a corner of his lips as he looked at Tu Ze with some pity.
When Xiao Chen saw Tu Ze remaining silent, he smiled casually and said, “Do you not dare? In that case, then never mind. Given your status, all you can do is boast and kick up a bit of a fuss.”
Xiao Chen’s tone sounded indifferent, and he appeared to downplay the whole thing. However, he struck Tu Ze’s sore spot.
Tu Ze smiled coldly and said, “I don’t dare? I have a Rank 1 Sage Body, able to strike out with one thousand tons of force with one punch. Why would I be afraid of the weak humans? Get out here. This granddaddy will accept this bet.”
Xiao Chen pushed off the ground, not kicking up any wind. Then, he floated over and arrived right across from Tu Ze.
“You are really obedient. This granddaddy called you out, and you came immediately.”
Tu Ze chuckled, and his body started crackling like frying beans. His entire body swelled up.
He became two meters tall, and his muscles bulged. He now looked like a small giant. A berserk aura surged out, and a strong wind started blowing.
Xiao Chen’s clothes and black hair fluttered in the wind. He presented an extreme contrast to Tu Ze, like a small child beside a strong man.
“This is Tu Ze’s natural talent from his Spirit Fiend Bloodline, Strong Force. After using it, his strength will temporarily increase by twenty percent. Now, it is one thousand and two hundred tons of force. This Xiao Chen is surely finished.”
Upon seeing Tu Ze’s body enlarge, the others remembered that he still had a Spirit Fiend Bloodline. Everyone sucked in a deep breath of air.
“Die!” Tu Ze shouted and pushed off the ground, launching himself forward like a fired cannonball. His body rubbed against the air and gave off a shrill sound.
A huge fist carrying a force that could shatter mountains headed towards Xiao Chen.
Xiao Chen’s expression remained calm and unchanging. The strong knifelike wind from the punch arrived, blowing all his hair back and revealing his delicate face.
Then, he circulated his energy for the Firmament Body Tempering Art. One thousand two hundred and fifty tons of force surged out from his bones.
He used the moves of the Dragon Claw Fist and burned his Vital Qi. His full power came close to one thousand and five hundred tons of force.
When Tu Ze’s fist was only one meter away, Xiao Chen stretched his hand out and grabbed Tu Ze’s wrist.
“Bang!”
Tu Ze, who had charged over with an overwhelming ferocious aura, came to a sudden stop. He could not move forward any farther with Xiao Chen holding his wrist. After struggling momentarily to no avail, he could not help but feel embarra.s.sed and angry. So he tried to punch Xiao Chen with his other fist.
Xiao Chen smiled coldly and raised his hand, lifting Tu Ze’s entire body into the air.
Before Tu Ze could react, Xiao Chen swung down, smas.h.i.+ng him into the ground.
The whole process happened in the time it took for a spark to fly. The crowd only saw Tu Ze charging over with a ferocious aura and then Xiao Chen raising him up and heaving him to the ground.
Using nearly one thousand five hundred tons of force, Xiao Chen slammed his opponent into the ground. Then, he moved the hand that was holding on to Tu Ze’s wrist to another direction and swung once more. Tu Ze’s stout body became like a whip whacking into the ground again.
“Bang! Bang! Bang!”
Xiao Chen’s hand did not stop moving. He kept pulling Tu Ze up and flinging him back into the ground, making the ground shake and producing loud crashes.
Everyone was stunned. No one had expected the slender-looking Xiao Chen to erupt with such horrifying force. In just one exchange between them, he ended up toying with Tu Ze.
Now Tu Ze’s badly battered enlarged body returned to its normal size. Blood leaked out a corner of his lips. His entire body was a ma.s.s of bruises.
Xiao Chen flung Tu Ze’s body again, sending him flying towards the Fiend Race’s side with a tremendous thrust.
Just when Tu Ze was about to crash to the ground, he circulated his Fiend Essence and twisted his body in the air. When he landed, he stumbled backwards a few steps before he could stabilize himself.
On the other hand, Xiao Chen had not moved a single step from the start to end. A cool breeze blew, and his expression was still indifferent and calm.
Silence followed. Everyone of the younger generation of all the races, including the humans, stared at Xiao Chen in disbelief.
A Fiend Race genius who had attained a Rank 1 Sage Body and used his natural talent could not do anything to Xiao Chen when competing in physical strength.
“d.a.m.n it!”
Tu Ze cursed, and his surging Fiend Essence flowed. The Heavenly Sage Laws behind him started dancing. Then he roared ferociously and charged at Xiao Chen.
When had he ever lost like that? A bona fide Fiend Race genius got played around by a human like a sandbag.
Before the others could stop Tu Ze, he instantly circulated all his Fiend Essence and charged at Xiao Chen.
Tu Ze’s aura was like the wind, boundlessly ferocious.
Xiao Chen’s lips could not help but curl up into a mocking smile. A loss was a loss, what more such a clear one like this. There was really no need to be nice to this Tu Ze.
Myriad Heaven Divine Fist, Deities Descending! Tenfold combat prowess!
A divine light entered Xiao Chen’s body, and his aura soared infinitely. It felt like all the creatures in the world had to wors.h.i.+p him. He welcomed Tu Ze’s full-power strike and clashed head-on without any fear.
“Bang!”
A startling report resounded. Tu Ze, who came like the wind, went flying back at lightning speed, vomiting three mouthfuls of blood in midair.
The strong wind did not stop blowing. Although Xiao Chen’s white robes fluttered, he himself did not move. I will not show anything fanciful, just a simple punch. Even if you do not want to submit, you will have to.
“Are the people of the Fiend Race all so shameless? Unable to admit to their defeat?” Xiao Chen asked indifferently as the other onlookers caught Tu Ze.
The person who caught Tu Ze wore purple robes with a peac.o.c.k spreading its tail and wings embroidered on it. He looked stern and elegant and very cultured.
The purple-robed youth pushed with one hand, and Tu Ze fell over. Then, he calmly tossed out a spatial ring and said, “It looks like you are really capable, to have been able to walk out of Misleading Fog Lake. I, Kong Yuan, would like to experience your exquisite techniques.”
“This is interesting now. The top youth of the Fiend Race, the grandson of the Peac.o.c.k Sovereign, is making a move.”
It seemed like this person had an ill.u.s.trious background. Seeing that he was going to make a move, the crowd got excited.
Xiao Chen caught the spatial ring and checked with his Spiritual Sense. It had exactly fifty thousand Black Astral Coins, no more and no less. Then, he looked carefully at the person who had spoken, the grandson of the Peac.o.c.k Sovereign.