31st Day
"It looks like the match with the White Tiger Clan will be the last," Ja Sun uttered. Everyone nodded and looked at him as he continued to chuckle, "Of course, I will taking the sole lead on the tigers."
It was the 31st Match today. The total income for the Spirit Hall had finally begun to diminish but this is one of the matches expected to bring a high yield should they win.
Looking around, Ja Sun noted everybody's improvement.
Liu Erlong had already broken into rank 60 but had yet to find a compatible spirit ring.
Tang Yuehua was at rank 24. She managed to finally have Clear Phoenix chase a compatible spirit beast. Until now, only Clear Phoenix herself would know which Spirit Beast to chase after so it was easier for Tang Yuehua. Her second spirit ring was a purple one so she could negate an attack upto a total of 10998 years. She was still quite a bit away from being useful in major battles but every progress is a great fortune for her.
In fact, her ability's value would skyrocket the moment she absorbs a black spirit ring that could negate an attack of value 99999 years. This was already a Titled Douluo level attack and she could do this at rank 40 something. Tang Yuehua and her team just had to be patient. Although, Tang Yuehua was looking forward to revealing her growth to her family... it would seem like she would only be able to take one attack.
Thus, instead of exposing her abilities, Tang Yuehua herself decided to step down again.
Oscar had also joined the trip to find his fifth spirit ring but he was quite picky. Although his fourth spirit ring was amazing, he needed an ability to offset the disadvantages of his fourth ability while also providing an advantage otherwise.
Through constant battles, Jun'er finally pushed through another rank, becoming a rank 58 Spirit King but that was it. For others, they needed a greater push since they all were already Spirit Emperors and Hu Lana never fought so constant meditation brought her only so much benefit.
By now, Hu Lana's baby bump had become apparent and she didn't hide it through wearing other elegant but baggier clothing; breaking the hearts of many... and strangely attracting even more men than usual. It was clear that many individuals had certain kinks.
"So? Has the Clear Sky Clan already made its bet?" Xie Xan inquired while scribbling on the notepad. He was going through various pieces of parchment in front of him that wanted to make a bet through their team. Seeing Bibi Dong idly closing her eyes while leaning back on her chair, it was made evident that Xie Xan's and Ja Sun's return eased her situation in more ways than one.
"Hmm, there's two hours left before the start of the competition. We'll wait and see. Anyway, we won't be the first to bet this time," Bibi Dong replied without opening her eyes.
In reality, she was feeling a little impatient, too. Ja Sun had already confirmed the presence of a 100000-year-old Death Spider Emperor and after hearing that her biological father was a Spirit Beast of this level turned into a human... but still succumbing to death, she wanted to gain its spirit ring to go through a qualitative change.
Not many have found spirit beasts the same as their martial souls, much less a 100000-year-old variant of it and even absorbed it so the records on the matter are quite unclear but Bibi Dong felt that absorbing such a high-quality ring with almost impeccable compatibility will be one of the greatest fortunes she could receive, probably, just under the inheritance of a goddess.
So, the quicker the competition ends, the quicker she can begin sorting out the matters with Qian Xunji and make preparations to face the Death Spider Emperor. It won't be an easy task, after all.
The group silently worked on their own stuff. Well, they mostly meditated.
"What about your guns?" Xie Xan suddenly inquired.
"Already completed," Ja Sun nodded. He had indeed completed the final adjustments but that was it. He wasn't going to mass-produce these weapons since he enjoyed using his gauntlets as a crossbow.
The group fell silent again.
"Brother Ka-ul, have you considered the four attributes Clan's offer for the items you proposed then?"
"Yes, I will only trade the ginseng and the construction techniques," Ja Sun nodded and Tang Yuehua smiled brightly. She had been pestered quite a bit by her uncles and granduncles but she was directly related to the Speed Clan. Her mother belonged to that clan. Seeing that the Speed Clan wouldn't be able to complete the deal, she finally sighed. But it's not like she could force someone to give up their secrets.
The group fell silent once again after Ja Sun confirmed the time and place for the transaction.
"What about you two?" Hu Lana looked at Jun'er and Oscar. While Jun'er pouted, Oscar hid his sigh of relief and spoke calmly, "It was a false alarm."
The two had gotten engaged. Well, the two couples had already gotten engaged, to be precise. But one was already pregnant and it seemed like the other one had gotten, too, but as it turns out, it was a false alarm.
*Knock*
*Knock*
"Thank god," Liu Erlong sighed deeply. Sometimes, things could get way too awkward when everyone wants to talk but have no topic to speak on.
Xie Xan hurried opened the door and revealed Tang Xiao— The ambassador of the Clear Sky Clan.
"Eldest Brother," Tang Yuehua greeted and stood up from her seat as the man smiled and nodded. His gaze fell on everyone doing their own thing and let out a chuckle, "Our clan members are really excited to finally meet you in the match."
Only the Clear Sky Clan had maintained the undefeated record. Every other team, including the White Tiger Clan, who had to admit defeat finally after facing the might of seven Clear Sky Hammers, had at least one loss in their record.
30 wins.
Compared to them, Spirit Academy had 29 wins.
"Excited?" Liu Erlong's gaze lit up, "You think that their bodies won't burn? You tell them the moment the match starts, I'm lighting the stage on fire!"
Tang Xiao's expression turned somber again. Liu Erlong's fire was no joke! Even now, the bodies of the many victims who suffered her flames are having it hard to get rid of the burns and scars on their bodies. It was a gradual healing but many participants, including those with water and cold attributes, have already decided to dodge Liu Erlong's attack for the most part and only engage with her if necessary.
"I'm not here to share threats. I'm here to reveal what my clan is willing to bet against you. It should be clear that more than half of the factions, most prominent of them being the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, is betting against your team."
Tang Xiao found himself a seat and sighed softly.
"Hmm, well, let us see the list of rewards we're about to get," Bibi Dong responded and sat straight. Tang Xiao calmly handed the folded piece of parchment to Tang Yuehua, not minding any sassy remark.
Once Bibi Dong got the list, she calmly read it and grew silent.
"I don't have the ability to approve of such a bet. I will send someone to confirm the bet but I can expect any demand to be met with such an extraordinary demand, right?" Bibi Dong spoke up and Tang Xiao nodded. After a few more words with Tang Yuehua, Tang Xiao took his leave. Everyone finally directed their gazes to Bibi Dong as she began.
"The Clear Sky Clan has approached every faction and inquired what we had offered them. Now, aside from trading rights for the Clan and the two Imperial Clans within the Spirit City, the Clear Sky Clan has demanded everything the Spirit Hall had offered before. Now, I'm confident that we will win. But Tang Hao must know that I and Xie Xan now hold the Deathgod Domain since he has one himself... yet they made such an extraordinary bet.
Thus... you're allowed to go all out." Bibi Dong looked at Liu Erlong. Her domain was one of the greatest trump cards of the team.
Liu Erlong nodded with a grin, happy, to say the least.
"And now... our job for the next hour is to think what the Clear Sky Clan has of the equivalent value or—"
"Let's take the Giant's Forest in return," Ja Sun spoke up instantly, "Their demand of trading rights inside an Independent land of Spirit City already qualifies as a rare bet of property instead. All the other items the Spirit Hall had offered before had a greater use in an economical or historical sense and the Giant's Forest produces a lot of valuable materials and it is of great historical importance to the Clear Sky Clan."
Ja Sun's suggestion silenced the room.
"Tang Yuehua, what do you think?" Bibi Dong inquired.
"As I explained before... I shouldn't be asked such questions because it is conflicting given my position. I don't want my clan to suffer losses, but I also don't want my team to face the consequence of holding back. So I respectfully take a step back this time," Tang Yuehua spoke with a serious expression.
Bibi Dong nodded. She was actually swayed by Ja Sun's words. Giants are a species of Spirit Beasts that have a really high value. If the Spirit City could control it and regulate the number of individuals who can get its spirit rings...
"I... need to confirm this with Master, still. Ka-ul, you will accompany me and explain your thoughts to him clearly."
Bibi Dong now brought Ja Sun or Xie Xan around to help increase their contact and also make others realize that in her absence, the duo's words were similar to hers. But when it came to her master, she preferred to bring Ja Sun since he can stop her from speaking regarding her past without making it look strange.
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Qian Xunji did not have an official space inside the arena. After all, he had delegated almost all the tasks to Bibi Dong and this was one of the proves that despite Qian Xunji's past, he still valued Bibi Dong greatly.
Bibi Dong and Ja Sun finally stopped in front of Qian Xunji's living quarters. Two holy warriors in complete platinum armor stood guard and bowed to Bibi Dong and Ja Sun. They weren't actually guarding. Instead, these two warriors were more like clerks with high battle strength.
Although they looked like new recruits, Ja Sun had already confirmed them in the bounty list and made Bibi Dong aware that many present inside the arena are spirit masters titled evil.
"Inform master that I wish to speak with him. It is urgent."
Bibi Dong spoke coldly. Revealing no semblance of a pleasant mood or even other exciting emotions that she would reveal in front of her team.
"Yes, as you command."
One of the guards bowed but before he could turn, a hoarse chuckle interrupted them.
"Supreme Pontiff is waiting for you."
A dark shadow emerged in front of the door revealing to be a pale-faced middle-aged man. A greyish aura continued to move around him as Ja Sun and Bibi Dong bowed this time.
"Uncle Ghost."
"Elder Ghost Douluo."
"Hehe, no need for pleasantries," Gui Mei chuckled dryly. As he looked at Bibi Dong and Ja Sun together, he couldn't help but nod internally. Ja Sun's talent was just like Ah Yin and Bibi Dong. Previously, he had been on the fence as he began to realize that Ja Sun is one of the rare few who actually matched Bibi Dong in strength, talent, and beauty, he agreed with Supreme Pontiff's lack of action.
It was clear that should Bibi Dong have ever gotten close to an individual who couldn't match her in any of these aspects, well...
Unlucky him.
"Come in," Gui Mei opened the door and led the duo inside. Surprising the two, however, was the fact that Qian Xunji was entertaining another guest. A familiar guest.
Still wearing the same biker's jacket, still jacked up muscles and long, scruffy beard. Short grey hair pulled back slickly and a loud, irritating chuckle.
Bibi Dong frowned seeing this figure, too, before she quickly hid her emotions.
Who else could it be but Tang Peng?
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