CHAPTER 693: Invitation To Battle

Han Shuo spent a few crystal coins on items suitable for mortal cultivators. In this shop, the so-called 'Divine Weapons', which were rarely seen on the Profound Continent, not only had clearly marked prices, but they weren't too expensive either.

Han Shuo was able to purchase the materials and tools he needed from the shop for as little as five black crystal coins. Without buying any divine weapons for himself, Han Shuo left the shop with Donna.

Shortly after Han Shuo left the shop, a thin middle-aged man with purple hair entered the room where Domo was. He asked, "Mister Domo, shall we investigate the origin of these divine weapons the boy sold us?"

Domo, whose body was crammed into his chair, cast a lazy glance at the man and said disdainfully, "This boy was escorted here by Miss Donna of the Lavers family. Even if there is a problem, we must shoulder it. Master has instructed us before that we must not insult anyone from the five great families. Do you want to go against our Master's words, Jackson?"

"Of course not!" Jackson bowed his head and replied promptly. However, there was a hint of anger in his eyes as he thought to himself, "We are both blacksmiths working in this shop, but why do your words weigh more than mine? "But if there really is a problem with the origin of these divine weapons and we have not handled it well, who will take the blame when someone looks into it?"

"What problem could there be with a few low-level divine weapons?" Domo made a disdainful face and impatiently said to Jackson, "The only few valuables here are three midgod divine weapons. They belong to the elements of light and water. I can't foresee any problems. Fine, just put my name on this transaction. If there's a problem, I'll take full responsibility. Are you satisfied now?"

"Well, if you say so, of course I have no objection. Good, I will stop bothering you and get back to work!" Jackson left Domo's room, smiling mischievously. He then went to the third floor, gathered a few shopkeepers in a corner, and instructed them in a low voice, "Investigate the origin of these divine weapons. If you find anything suspicious, report to me immediately."

"Understood, Mr Jackson," the few shopkeepers of Jackson's faction nodded their heads in agreement.

Han Shuo and Donna had no idea that they were being dragged into trouble because of a personal dispute between two workers in this shop. At that moment, Han Shuo was still strolling through the streets with Donna. With Donna as his guide, Han Shuo gained further understanding of the City of Shadows.

When the two of them returned to the Laver house, the two gatekeepers looked at Han Shuo in surprise, thinking that it was a big deal for Donna to accompany Han Shuo.

""Your Ladyship, young Master Diwei has requested that Your Ladyship be present at Master Avery's residence as soon as possible."

"Understood," Donna replied amiably. After entering the compound, she pointed to the towering building she lived in and said to Han Shuo, "I'm going to see my uncle. He must want to discuss the mission to the Space Dominion that is about to take place. Go in there and rest in the meantime, make yourself at home. There is also a gymnasium in the back, if you are interested. There are usually some members of the House, guests and Divine Guards playing friendly games there. Go over and have a look if you get bored."

Han Shuo was quite fascinated by the Laver family's gymnasium. After Donna left, he started walking in that direction.

The gymnasium was open to everyone who could enter the Laver residences. Han Shuo arrived at the gymnasium without encountering any obstacles.

As soon as Han Shuo entered the gymnasium, he saw four boundary towers holding up four layers of boundaries around the two thousand square metre area. The quadruple boundaries were set up to prevent the gymnasium from collapsing under the immense clash of divine energies.

The gravitational acceleration on Elysium was much greater than on the Profound Continent. On top of that, this gymnasium had increased its gravity even more. As a result, Han Shuo immediately noticed that even walking had become much more difficult once he stepped inside.

The square-shaped gymnasium was crowded with onlookers around the few areas where several figures were fiercely fighting. Domains of Divinity overlapped and divine radiance sparkled.

Most of the people there wore clothes embroidered with the pattern of a dark sun, probably members of the Laver family. There were also a few in the crowd who were like Han Shuo, wearing no symbol or pattern on their clothes. They were quietly discussing something as they pointed at those playing friendly games.

Han Shuo's arrival did not attract anyone's attention. Most of the people were talking in groups of three to five or sitting cross-legged on the ground in deep thought. They seemed to have realised something from the battle and no one wanted to disturb them.

After observing for a while, Han Shuo discovered that there were five Midgods among them. The rest of the dozen or so people were just like him; Lowgods. Not all of them cultivated one of the energies of death, darkness, or destruction. There were a few who cultivated the energy of lightning, wind, and earth.

The most magnificent person in the gymnasium was a Midgod who cultivated in the energy of lightning. At such a young age, this man possessed Mid-stage Midgod strength. Lightning and sparks covered every inch of his body. He easily handled the attacks of two Midgods of the same class while remaining as steady as a rock. Every punch he threw was accompanied by rolling thunder and bright lightning.

""Young Master Teng Fei is truly exceptional. He truly deserves to be called the prodigy of the Thunder King Family. His Thunder Divine Energy is truly shocking!"

"Yes. Even the combined powers of Young Master Cage and Zico couldn't break through his Lightning Wall. They must be constantly on guard. He is truly formidable!"

The Lowgods watching from the sidelines exclaimed in low voices. Their faces were filled with awe.

The battle between the three midgods in the centre of the gymnasium became more and more intense. Even the few Lowgods dueling around them were forced to narrow their battle areas more and more before they were finally forced to stop their battles by the immensely powerful lightning energy field. They joined the crowd in watching the fierce battle between the three in silence.

Teng Fei was like a nimble dragon covered in thunderbolts as he flew across the gymnasium. He did not seem to be affected by the powerful gravitational field at all. The lightning that covered his body grew brighter and brighter as the thunder grew louder and louder. Cage, the second son of Donna's uncle Avery, as well as the divine guardian called Zico, were constantly being pushed back by Teng Fei's counterattacks.

Boom Boom Boom! three of the most powerful thunderbolts suddenly erupted with blazing radiance. Cage and Zico were bombarded into taking several steps backwards.

"Wow, impressive, Teng Fei. Your Thunder Divine Energy is indeed a force to be reckoned with. We are all Mid-stage Midgods, but still, the two of us are having trouble defending!" Cage exclaimed in admiration as soon as he managed to stabilise himself.

The sparks that had coiled around his body like little snakes slowly returned to his body. Standing bolt upright, Teng Fei smiled warmly and replied to Cage, "If this were a real fight, with life at stake, with both of you putting everything on the line, there's no telling which side would win.

"Young Master Teng Fei is too modest. In a one-on-one fight, I would surely have to retreat," Zico, a Divine Guardian of the Lavers Family, echoed Cage's words after taking a deep breath. He was a tactful divine guard.

"Teng Fei, while you're staying with my family, don't forget to give my little sister some guidance. After all, she looks up to you!" Cage said with a smile as he pointed to Eve who was standing not far away. Eve was Avery's daughter, an Early-stage Midgod. Although she resembled Donna a little and was a little prettier, she lacked that graceful, refined and regal quality. At the moment, her cheeks were slightly flushed and she was looking at Teng Fei and the floor rather shyly. She was obviously very attracted to Teng Fei.

"Haha, of course," Teng Fei said warmly. However, he had only given Eve a casual glance. He didn't seem to be as interested in her as she was in him.

""Alright, let's take a break and watch other people fight," Cage said, pulling Teng Fei towards the area where Eve was resting.

"Huh? Friend, you don't look familiar. Are you a member of the family?" Zico knew almost everyone in this place. So when he saw the unknown Han Shuo, he couldn't help but ask him as he passed by.

After Zico uttered those words, the crowd in the gymnasium noticed the unfamiliar face. Their attention turned to Han Shuo.

"No, I'm a friend of Donna's. I heard the noise here so I came to have a look," Han Shuo replied.

"Oh, I see. Haha, our friend is cultivating in the energy of death, if you are interested, you may go and find a suitable opponent for a friendly match. It is only in real battles that one makes real progress. It is very beneficial for you!"

"Haha, maybe not. I'm just here to take a look. Besides, my powers are meagre. I better not show my ineptitude," Han Shuo tactfully declined.

"Hello, friend, you are also a Lowgod of Late-stage strength, which is just right for me. Come on, let's have some fun! Don't be a bore!" a bald young man standing in the gymnasium waved at Han Shuo. He looked quite similar to Dolores, but slightly shorter and lacking the serious and stern air.

"Miss Donna's boyfriend definitely won't be anyone out of the ordinary. Please do not refuse - just have some fun with Doloxes. It won't be a problem," Teng Fei, who was having tea with Cage in the resting area, kindly advised. A strange light shone in Teng Fei's eyes when he heard that Han Shuo was Donna's friend.

"Even young master Teng Fei has spoken. Friend, please don't refuse. Think of it as giving us face and come down to have some fun!" Cage advised immediately afterwards. He seemed to be very friendly with Teng Fei.

"Alright then. We will have a light game. Nothing serious," Han Shuo nodded with a defeated smile when he saw that he could not refuse. He walked towards Doloxes with great strides, thinking that with Donna's status, these people wouldn't be too serious.