Supreme of the Heavenly Realm
Chapter 246 - 243: Regardless of Life or Death

Chapter 246: Chapter 243: Regardless of Life or Death

Ye Xuan completely ignored Mr. Fu, taking Lady Xuan with him as they strode away.

Mr. Fu, however, stood rooted to the spot, taking a while before he realized what had happened, his expression then quickly darkening.

"Where did this wild brat come from, daring to be presumptuous in front of me? He’s truly seeking death."

The young man in white stared at Ye Xuan with a sinister gaze, a hint of murderous intent flashing in his eyes, "You guys, go find out about this kid’s background. If he has no backing, I must kill him myself."

"Yes!"

Several guards hurriedly nodded and then quickly ran off.

In the meantime, Lady Xuan was also looking at Ye Xuan with some worry, "Mr. Ye, this Fu Juechen is no ordinary person. His father holds a high position in the trade alliance and is in charge of this ultimate martial arts arena. You have offended him just now, and given his vengeful nature, he will probably plot against you in every way possible. If you want to participate in this ultimate arena fight, it will be troublesome."

"Is that so?"

Ye Xuan slightly furrowed his brow but soon seemed not too concerned. A pampered young master, offended was offended. The ultimate martial arts arena, being famous throughout the Chaotic Sea Domain, couldn’t possibly be dominated by a pampered young master.

He must take on this arena battle.

"The ultimate arena fight is extremely brutal. Once on stage, life and death are disregarded since everyone wants to win and make a name for themselves. A slight carelessness can result in severe injuries or even death on the stage. Generally speaking, unless one has strong backing, the probability of dying on the stage is very high. Now that you have offended Fu Juechen, your situation is even more dangerous," said Lady Xuan with a heavy heart.

"Let’s see how it goes."

Ye Xuan wasn’t in a hurry to make a decision. He waved his hand, signaling Lady Xuan not to worry further.

At this moment, a middle-aged man in his thirties was on the arena, wielding a large saber which showed no fluctuations as it was issued by the arena to prevent fighters from gaining an advantage through weapons or other equipment. After all, the ultimate arena fight values fair competition without any unfairness.

"He has won four fights in a row already. Win one more, and that’s five straight wins. This Liu Qiangdong is no ordinary man."

"That’s true. I’ve heard that he’s an Elder from the Red Feather Sect, a Third Grade Sect. His strength is certainly not mediocre. I think he can win six or seven fights without a problem."

"That’s not necessarily true. The further you go, the stronger the opponents. Five consecutive wins is a barrier which is very hard to cross."

Discussions were everywhere in the spectator seats. Clearly, some people had heard of Liu Qiangdong’s name and were not too surprised by his performance.

In the Chaotic Sea Domain, Third Grade Sects are quite numerous, not considered a rare force. In the Tiannan Region, they might be dominant, but here in the Chaotic Sea Domain, they are just above average, barely able to protect themselves.

Whoosh!

Among many focused gazes, an old figure with slightly graying hair leapt onto the stage, his weapon, a pair of huge hammers, seemed extremely substantial.

"Liu Qiangdong has already won four fights. His opponent will also be someone who has won four fights in the arena. As long as he keeps winning, his opponents will increasingly strengthen until he loses," Lady Xuan explained from the side.

Hearing this, Ye Xuan nodded. It seemed that the ultimate martial arts arena indeed had a relatively reasonable competitive system. In this way, there could be no talk of luck, and those who could win more consecutive fights were definitely not mediocre.

"If you want to place a bet, you can go over there. The arena calculates odds based on the fighters’ strengths. Each fight attracts many people to bet, which is one of the main ways the arena profits,"

Lady Xuan pointed to the highest part of the stand where a dense crowd was gathered, shouts continuously emanating from it, clearly in the midst of intense betting.

"Let’s go try our luck."

Hearing Lady Xuan say this, Ye Xuan also became interested. In the Chaotic Sea Domain, Xuanyuan Pills were the main currency. Being new here, he was in need of some money, and he was not only interested in betting but also quite good at it.

Upon arriving at the stand position, the fight had not yet started, but most people had already placed their bets. Ye Xuan saw that Liu Qiangdong’s odds were higher, one to two, indicating that the ultimate martial arts arena had considerable faith in the old man dispatched this time.

Ye Xuan merely glanced before taking out twenty thousand Xuanyuan Pills and throwing them onto the betting table, placing them on Liu Qiangdong’s position.

Whoa!

Betting twenty thousand Xuanyuan Pills in one go, the surrounding people also looked at Ye Xuan with surprised gazes. He appeared very unfamiliar, yet his betting was incredibly generous, throwing twenty thousand Xuanyuan Pills all at once, truly inconceivable.

"Ye Xuan, you..."

Lady Xuan was also startled by Ye Xuan’s action and couldn’t help but frown. She had seen many generous gamblers who ended up losing everything on this gambling platform, leaving them bankrupt. Ye Xuan was so young, he probably had no experience in gambling. Such recklessness, she feared, would lead to unfortunate results.

"No matter."

Ye Xuan stopped the other, and indeed, 20,000 Xuanyuan Pills was almost all he had, aside from the 5,000 he got from Lady Xuan. The rest were from those who had died by his hand. In total, it was just over 20,000.

"This foolish boy, he must be crazed by money, thinking it’s easy to earn here at my Extreme Battle Arena? With Liu Qiangdong’s strength, he’s bound to lose the fifth round. I can’t wait to see this boy lose everything, filled with regret, and become a homeless dog."

Fu Juechen was watching the situation on the gambling platform from a distance, his eyes cold. The odds were a result of discussion and analysis by the experts of the battle arena, and having seen Liu Qiangdong’s previous battles, he was sure that the latter would not win the fifth round.

Right after placing his bet, the battle on the platform began. The white-haired elder wielded a soft sword, moving ghostly and skillfully, truly displaying the style of a master.

The two fighters battled on the platform for half an hour, neither prevailing. From what could be seen, the white-haired elder had the upper hand, which made Fu Juechen smile with a ’just as expected’ expression, ready to enjoy the show.

Suddenly, a glint flashed in Liu Qiangdong’s eyes, and then his arm blurred, slashing out a streak of lightning-fast blade light, the blade light phantasmal, frictioning through the air, striking out.

"A heart strike!"

This strike, incredibly fast, hit the soft sword in the elder’s hand, instantly disarming him.

"Using qi to control the blade!"

Ye Xuan’s pupils slightly constricted, and a smile also appeared at the corner of his mouth. He had already sensed something about Liu Qiangdong, who had held back in his attacks. Although well hidden, it did not escape him.

He hadn’t expected his opponent to hide his skills so deeply. Using qi to control the blade, while not as profound as Human Sword Unity, was almost like being in perfect harmony, very difficult to master.

Bang!

After knocking away the soft sword from the elder’s hand, Liu Qiangdong also slashed the elder himself, leaving a bloody gash, grievously wounding him and blasting him off the platform.

"He actually won."

Lady Xuan was somewhat stunned, and then she looked at Ye Xuan in surprise. She didn’t know if Ye Xuan was just a blind squirrel finding a nut or if he truly had exceptional judgment, to be able to foresee the outcome before the battle had even started.

Otherwise, betting 20,000 Xuanyuan Pills in one go was perhaps too much.

Click!

In another VIP seat, Fu Juechen’s teacup shattered in his grip. His face was dark, his eyes flickering with anger.

"This useless trash."

Fu Juechen cursed under his breath. It wasn’t so much that Liu Qiangdong had won; what irked him was that Ye Xuan had predicted the outcome correctly, embarrassing him after he had declared Liu Qiangdong would surely lose. The current situation was like a stinging slap to his face.

The fifth battle ended almost without a break, and the sixth battle began immediately.

This time, Liu Qiangdong’s odds had dropped considerably since his previous dazzling strike made many believe it was a stroke of genius, and so, this time, many more bet on him to win.

But Ye Xuan bet the opposite, wagering 40,000 Xuanyuan Pills, all the winnings doubled, on his opponent’s loss.

After the fifth battle ended, Ye Xuan had clearly seen that Liu Qiangdong had also suffered internal injuries. Though not apparent, such observations required meticulous attention and experience to discern. If Liu Qiangdong hadn’t been injured, Ye Xuan might have continued to bet on his victory.

As Ye Xuan had anticipated, although Liu Qiangdong fought long in this round, he was ultimately defeated, even getting shot by a spear that nearly pierced a vital point and killed him, miraculously spared by a mere fraction.

Upon witnessing this scene, Ye Xuan showed a hint of contemplation; he knew that even if Liu Qiangdong had been killed on the platform, no one else could be blamed. These extreme platform battles were inherently life-threatening, and besides, the backing of a Third Grade Sect meant nothing in the face of the merchant alliance; dying here was in vain.

"Ye Xuan, did you see that? When it’s your turn to fight, if you find yourself overpowered, you must concede early. Otherwise, you might not even get the chance to surrender before you’re killed," Lady Xuan said seriously, her pretty face stern.

Ye Xuan nodded, but he didn’t take it to heart. If he lacked even this bit of judgment, he wouldn’t have survived to reach the Chaotic Sea Domain, likely having been killed by others long ago.

Liu Qiangdong stopped at the sixth battle, and Ye Xuan won the bet again. Meanwhile, the platform cleared, and a glint appeared in his eyes; now, it was his turn to challenge.