Chapter 1301: Chapter 1301: Duel
"Zi Ling, isn’t this a bit too much? You’re not even considering our Heaven Hall."
Upon hearing Zi Ling’s words, He Rui’s face changed dramatically. They were going to be robbed clean by Zi Ling and even have their Mystic Robes stripped off—a supreme humiliation.
"Hmph, what, do you have a problem with that? If you do, then show me what you’ve got in a fight."
Zi Ling looked at He Rui coldly, a slight smile on her lips but filled with chilling intent.
If the Yellow Hall weren’t so short on money and unable to pay the fines to the Law Enforcement Hall, even if it meant destroying the surrounding buildings, Zi Ling would surely teach He Rui and his team a lesson, rather than wasting words with them.
"You all..."
He Rui fell silent at Zi Ling’s words, clenching his fists, filled with hatred towards Zi Ling. Yet, no matter how dissatisfied he was, he dared not make a move against her.
After all, though he was considered a top ordinary disciple with considerable strength, he was no match before someone as abnormal as Zi Ling.
In a real fight, Zi Ling could probably defeat him within three moves.
Thus, Zi Ling wasn’t out to truly humiliate him, or she would have taken action already.
Following Zi Ling’s command, Su Yun, Yang Ming, and Cheng Liang began to drag the disciples of Heaven Hall into the Yellow Hall.
After Cheng Liang and others dragged the Heaven Hall disciples into the Yellow Hall, Lin Chen stood before He Rui.
"These disciples provoked us at the gate of the Yellow Hall, so they are temporarily detained. Go back and bring money to ransom them—one thousand Low-grade Spirit Crystals per person. If you don’t bring the money, they’ll never leave the Yellow Hall in this life."
Lin Chen looked at He Rui and said coldly.
The moment these words were spoken, He Rui’s face turned ashen.
It’s ruthless—not only have their treasures been taken and their vestment robes stripped, but now they’re even demanding ransom.
This is downright vampiric; who the hell thought of such a nasty trick?
"Junior Brother Lin Chen, well done, coming up with such a way to earn money."
Zi Ling came over to Lin Chen, gently patting his shoulder and saying with relief.
Afterwards, the two headed towards the duel ground of the Yunlong Heavenly Palace, ignoring He Rui and giving him no chance to refuse.
After all, no Spirit Stones, no release.
...
The Martial Arts Arena in Yunlong Heavenly Palace is vast, stretching over a thousand miles.
It contains dozens of arenas of various sizes, with the largest being nearly a hundred miles wide.
The arenas are equipped with formations set up by Yunlong Heavenly Palace, with extremely strong defensive power, able to withstand the immense Spiritual Power released during martial duels.
Even a Creation Realm Expert would find it hard to cause damage here.
Therefore, martial artists within Yunlong Heavenly Palace settle grievances at the duel platforms here.
This way, they can avoid damage to buildings due to brawls arising from disputes.
Although using the duel platforms incurs a venue fee, it’s better than fighting outside, destroying structures, and getting fined by the Law Enforcement Hall.
Lin Chen, Zi Ling, He Rui, and Liu Yong arrived at the duel platform, and each paid ten Low-grade Spirit Crystals to rent a duel arena.
The two ascended the platform, and the managing Elder of the arena activated the defensive array of the duel platform.
The platform they chose was about twenty-something miles in size, one of the smallest among all duel platforms.
After all, the smaller the platform, the cheaper the rental, and this platform was sufficient for them to show their moves.
As the two entered, the defensive array activated, and soon many Outer Sect martial artists came to watch.
"Someone’s having a duel, how exciting! This is the first one since this year’s enrollment."
"Yeah, it seems like they’re freshmen. Truly fearless like newborn calves. Isn’t that Liu Yong, one of the Top Ten Heroes of Dragon City?"
"It really is Liu Yong. Who’s that guy? Looks unfamiliar; probably a freshman too. But to dare fight Liu Yong with only a Fifth Level Cultivation of the Nirvana Realm, he really doesn’t know how to live."
"Hmph, just a show-off. I think he’s gone mad wanting to become famous in the Outer Sect, trying such a challenge against a well-known martial artist to make us recognize him."
"Such a way to fame, the price is too high. Although Yunlong Heavenly Palace forbids killing fellow disciples, he’s voluntarily on the duel platform. If he’s crippled, it’s still part of regular dueling."
...
Below the duel platform, the crowd was in heated discussions, full of mocking remarks towards Lin Chen.
Neither Liu Yong nor Lin Chen paid any attention to them.
"Boy, are you ready to be crippled by me?"
Liu Yong looked at Lin Chen coldly.
In Yunlong Heavenly Palace, although killing Lin Chen was impossible for him, to cripple and reduce him to a waste would be more painful than death for Lin Chen.
"Hehe, you sure talk a lot of trash."
Lin Chen looked at Liu Yong and chuckled lightly.
"Hmph, still stubborn even at death’s door. Let’s see how many moves you can withstand."
Annoyed by Lin Chen’s relaxed demeanor, Liu Yong rushed towards Lin Chen immediately.
Swish——
As Liu Yong charged, a broadsword appeared in his hand.
Liu Yong knew Lin Chen had incredibly strong physical strength. If he engaged in close combat, he might not have the advantage.
So right from the start, Liu Yong didn’t try to probe but directly used a Magic Artifact.
The broadsword emitted a powerful saber aura. Although Liu Yong talked down Lin Chen, he was extremely cautious during the fight, clearly worried about underestimating his opponent.
"Hehe, let’s see who’s really talking big."
Lin Chen said coldly, then punched towards Liu Yong, meeting Liu Yong’s slashing broadsword head-on.
Lin Chen wanted to test how much strength his Ancient Divine Body carried after the breakthrough, how potent his punch would be when channeling Spiritual Power apart from enhancing his physique.
"Haha, this is hilarious. That Nirvana Realm Fifth Layer garbage dares to use his fist against Liu Yong’s broadsword. Is his brain rusted?"