Chapter 1304: The Match
When the other cultivators arrived, they glared at each other. In particular, God Monarch Si Tian stared at God Monarch Lu Yuan with hateful eyes, looking extremely resentful.
Meanwhile, the God Monarch Bing Que fixed his gaze on Yi Tianyun and his companion, likewise full of frustration. His attention especially focused on Yi Tianyun, he knew that the reason all those beads had been taken so quickly was definitely Yi Tianyunâs speed. He had never expected anyone could be that fast, totally beyond his imagination.
âChallengers, you have arrived,â the Venerable Spirit said with a gentle smile.
The Venerable Spirit then repeated the overall situation, causing everyoneâs expressions to change, especially upon hearing that if you tried to pass through the gate with only one bead, it amounted to nine deaths and one life. Their faces darkened.
They didnât know what ânine deaths and one lifeâ specifically meant for their level of cultivation, but it was obviously no joke.
âSenior Venerable Spirit, exactly what cultivation level is that nine deaths, one life difficulty intended for?â God Monarch Lu Yuan ultimately stepped forward to ask.
âIt applies to any cultivation level. Unless your power reaches Middle Heavenly Venerable, everything below Middle Heavenly Venerable will be matched with difficulty according to your strength. In other words, your cultivation doesnât matter, this trial treats everyone fairly.â The Venerable Spirit kept the same faint smile, but to their ears, it was anything but pleasant.
Their expressions soured; this revelation was harsh reality. If they lacked enough beads, it meant death!
None of them would claim to be truly invincible. Since the Venerable Spirit said as much, there was no point suspecting deceit. These trials would feature stronger foes proportionate to your strength, likely forcing you to fight above your level.
Otherwise, how would a ânine deaths, one lifeâ scenario arise? The difficulty must be extraordinary or require severely overstepping oneâs cultivation to succeed.
From where Yi Tianyun stood, he nearly laughed out loud. His favorite kind of trial was precisely one where difficulty was based on cultivation. With his Crazy Damage Mode, multiplying damage by sixty-four times, he could crush his enemies instantly!
If he faced an âabove-level fight,â perhaps theyâd dispatch opponents around the Fourth or Fifth Level God Monarch. In his eyes, that was trash. In that case, heâd only need one bead.
At that moment, God Monarch Lu Yuan and the others shifted their gazes, filled with killing intent, to the rest, clearly aiming to seize more beads or be the one left to die.
âNo fighting is allowed here. If anyone starts a fight, their fate will be no different from death.â The Venerable Spirit wore a smile, yet his words carried lethal menace.
His statement calmed them all down immediately. The murderous aura that had just bubbled up vanished. It would be suicidal to cause trouble in front of a Heavenly Venerable.
âSenior Venerable Spirit, is there really no other way to reduce the difficulty?â God Monarch Si Tian asked.
âNone, unless you keep seizing more beads. You canât fight here, but that doesnât mean you canât compete. You can wager them in a duel, or have a life-and-death battle, as long as both sides agree. You canât force anyone.â the Venerable Spirit explained.
Their eyes lit up. Instantly, they all looked to Yi Tianyun. Since he had the lowest cultivation, he was the easiest target. Speed alone meant little if he couldnât move beyond a certain area; he wouldnât be able to escape!
âKid, if youâve got guts, fight me! I have one bead, weâll wager bead for bead!â God Monarch Si Tian jumped forward, taking out a bead. He only had the one, so that was all he could stake.
âA single bead? Thatâs too little. Kid, fight me instead, Iâve got two beads!â God Monarch Lu Yuan stepped out, grinning as he displayed two beads, inviting Yi Tianyun to a match.
The God Monarch Bing Que stayed silent, just standing to one side, just like his cold attribute, he was a man of few words.
âIf thereâs going to be a match, then fight me!â Domain Lord Liuli spoke up coldly, fixing them with her gaze. âWhatâs the honor in challenging someone whose cultivation is so far below yours?â
âHe looks like a mere Heaven Monarch, but I bet heâs actually around the God Monarch level. Plus, youâre a woman and heâs a man. Doesnât he look spineless, hiding behind a woman?!â God Monarch Lu Yuan taunted Yi Tianyun with his words, hoping to lure him into a trap.
This kind of provocation often works: if Yi Tianyun refused to fight, it would be like admitting he was weaker than a woman. In their view, no one truly believed Yi Tianyun was just a Heaven Monarch, the speed alone was too insane. But even so, how strong could he really be?
They hadnât witnessed him in a real fight, so they assumed that while he might not be weak, he probably wasnât that strong either.
âI challenged him first!â God Monarch Si Tian snapped, worried that if Yi Tianyun got killed by Lu Yuan, heâd lose his chance. His only other options were all half-step Heavenly Venerables, which would be a tougher fight.
âYes, but youâre only offering one bead. Why should he choose you?â Lu Yuan snorted, then turned to Yi Tianyun with a sneer. âKid, have you decided? Will you hide behind a woman, or fight me like a real man? If youâd rather play the coward, feel free to stay behind her.â
Lu Yuanâs mouth was his greatest asset from the start. Now he used it again to egg Yi Tianyun on.
âDonât listen to him. If heâs so capable, let him bet against me!â Domain Lord Liuli said icily.
âAhem, thatâs enough.â Yi Tianyun patted her on the shoulder and stepped forward with a smile. âAlright, since youâre so insistent, Iâll take you up on your challenge. Two beads, fine by me.â
God Monarch Lu Yuanâs eyes lit up, and he laughed:
âThatâs the spirit, kid, much more manly!â
He turned to the Venerable Spirit:
âSenior Venerable Spirit, he agreed. Thatâs acceptable, correct?â
The Venerable Spirit nodded, then looked at Yi Tianyun:
âAre you sure you want to fight him?â
âYes, Iâll wager two beads,â Yi Tianyun confirmed.
âUnderstood.â With a wave of the Venerable Spiritâs hand, a divine glow enveloped them both, forming a battle arena in that space. âWhoever leaves this arena loses!â
âSenior Venerable Spirit, if I accidentally kill him, no problem, right?â God Monarch Lu Yuan flashed a seemingly benign grin.
âNo problem. In a duel, life and death are not constrained,â the Venerable Spirit answered blandly.
Those words made it obvious: Lu Yuan intended to kill Yi Tianyun, leaving him no chance to resist.
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God Monarch Lu Yuan laughed happily, turning to Yi Tianyun.
âFriend, fists and kicks have no eyes, and even though our cultivation isnât low, once our power explodes, itâs not easy to hold back. So, if you donât want to get hurt, youâd best dodge and run out of the arena right away, otherwise, donât blame me if I strike too hard.â
He didnât mind if Yi Tianyun simply fled; his main goal was to win two more beads.
âDonât worry. I just want to see which is faster, your fists or my speed,â Yi Tianyun said with a light laugh. For him, Lu Yuanâs overall power was just so-so.
In truth, Lu Yuan wasnât among the strongest of the half-step Heavenly Venerables, more mid-to-lower tier. God Monarch Si Tian was even weaker than that.
If Yi Tianyun had fought Si Tian, it would have been even easier, but he only had one bead, so it wasnât worth it.
âWeâll see about that!â
Before heâd finished speaking, the Kunpeng Phantom Shadow spread its wings behind Lu Yuan. A colossal Kunpeng soared through the void, covering the entire area.
With a beat of its wings, his speed soared to the extreme. He vanished in a flicker, leaving only an afterimage. This velocity far exceeded what he showed while chasing the Ten Lives Heavenly Bead, apparently, heâd been holding back earlier.
âIdiot! Think youâre the fastest? The real King of Speed is our Kunpeng Bloodline!â
In the blink of an eye, Lu Yuan appeared behind Yi Tianyun, thrusting his hand forward, aiming to pierce him from behind. His claw like hand morphed into razor-sharp eagle talons, capable of shredding even Heavenly Dao weapons.
He believed this blow would succeed, easily killing Yi Tianyun. But before it landed, a Stars Divine Spear moved even quicker, enhanced by a special lightning force. With lightning fused into the spear, its speed rose yet another notch!
Swish!
As Lu Yuan struck, the Stars Divine Spear had already impaled him, carrying such overwhelming power that he was pinned to the ground!
âToo bad. My speed is just a bit faster than yours,â Yi Tianyun said with a grin. Under Lu Yuanâs terrified stare, Yi Tianyun jerked the spear upward, splitting him in half. The violent energy also shredded Lu Yuanâs soul, erasing it completely.
Destroying the soul was crucial. If the soul remained, he could resurrect.
Since the rules permitted killing freely in a duel, Yi Tianyun had no reason to show mercy, Lu Yuan had intended to kill him, after all.
A single blow finished it, swift and decisive.
Ding! Successfully killed God Monarch Lu Yuan. Gained 700 compressed EXP, 130 compressed Crazy Points, 80 compressed Sin Points! Acquired Kunpeng Bloodline (Rare), Kunpeng Claw (High-Grade Heavenly Dao), Kunpeng Garment, Kunpeng Bracelet (High-Grade Heavenly Dao)!
God Monarch Si Tian, watching from the side, gaped in horror. He hadnât expected Yi Tianyun to be so strong. He felt a tremor in his heart, good thing heâd only bet one bead, or heâd be the dead one right now.
âHeâs too powerfulâŠthat speedâŠhow can it be even faster?â Si Tian shuddered inwardly. They werenât on the same level at all.
Domain Lord Liuli was also stunned. Though she knew Yi Tianyun had some confidence, she hadnât realized he was this fast. Sheâd planned on assisting him to lull Lu Yuan into carelessness, but even without that, he overwhelmed Lu Yuan with ease.
Standing off to the side, the God Monarch Bing Que narrowed his eyes, speaking calmly.
âNo surprise from someone who instantly slew so many God Monarchs before. If I hadnât witnessed it, I might have challenged him myself. Anyone who does so now is a fool, who believes heâs only a Heaven MonarchâŠ?â
He had seen Yi Tianyun rescue Domain Lord Liuli from danger, wiping out multiple God Monarchs in a single breath. After that display, heâd rather contend with Domain Lord Liuli than Yi Tianyun.
Having finished off his opponent, Yi Tianyun stashed away the two beads as well as a trove of treasure. Killing a half-step Heavenly Venerable yielded abundant spoils. On top of that, he gained a load of EXP, and even Kunpeng Bloodline. If he fused that, his speed would rise higher still!
The Kunpeng Bloodline was top-tier in terms of speed, even surpassing the Phoenix Bloodline. If not for Yi Tianyunâs adept control of lightning, boosting speed further, defeating Lu Yuan might not have been quite so simple.
Also, Lu Yuan had grown complacent, believing his Kunpeng Bloodline made him supreme in speed. He never expected Yi Tianyun to have his own trump cards.
Afterward, Yi Tianyun turned to Domain Lord Liuli with a smile:
âI didnât let you down, did I?â
âNot at all. I never thought your lightning power could be added to attacks, turns out I wronged you before,â Domain Lord Liuli said. Sheâd just witnessed how Yi Tianyun integrated lightning to enhance his speed. Evidently, it wasnât âuseless cultivation.â
âWater under the bridge,â Yi Tianyun said lightheartedly. Heâd been misunderstood plenty in the past and never bothered clarifying, using that to keep an ace up his sleeve was better.
Now they possessed seven beads. The remaining three were in the hands of the other two cultivators.
Yi Tianyun faced them and said:
âAnyone else want to challenge me? Iâd be happy to oblige, but youâve got to wager your beads.â
God Monarch Si Tian paled, he lacked the courage to fight Yi Tianyun. But without challenging him, there was no way to gain more beads; with only one bead, he faced ânine deaths, one life.â That was essentially a death sentence.
The God Monarch Bing Que kept silent, just standing off to the side, saying nothing.
âWhatâs the matter? Didnât you say you wanted to challenge this Heaven Monarch just now?â Yi Tianyun said with a mocking grin. âNowâs your chance. My fight is done, so itâs your turn.â
âNonsense! No way youâre just a Heaven Monarch, you must be at least late God Monarch, plus some special speed techniques! Even a half-step Heavenly Venerable canât match you!â Si Tian snarled. Then he turned to Domain Lord Liuli:
âI challenge you. Are you willing to fight me or not?â
He had no chance against Yi Tianyunâs insane speed, but maybe he stood a chance against Domain Lord Liuli. She might be powerful, but he felt some confidence. If he couldnât beat a âmere woman,â how was he supposed to advance anyway?
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