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Chapter 423: Long Sun Wu
Chapter 423: Long Sun Wu
Although the Qinghe Cui family possessed unique resources to enhance their understanding of the Law of Light, it did not conflict with the Lawfruit of Light.
With these five Lawfruits of Light, Cui Ze estimated that he could improve his understanding of the Law of Light to nearly 1% over the next few years, making him a minor prodigy.
As for Song Chi, he was also extremely satisfied.
Including these three fifth-rank Void Crystals, he now had four in his possession, bringing him closer to enhancing the Chichang's No. 004 Cultivation Chamber component to the sixth rank.
After that, with Song Chi's constant and dedicated care, three days passed without incident.
On the fourth day, Cui Ze took out a special plaque with the characters "Dragon Tiger" engraved on it.
After explaining, Song Chi realized that it was an entry token for a place called the "Dragon Tiger Arena."
It was said that this token was given to him by his cousin, Cui Yulong, who was a talented and gifted heir.
"What do you think, Brother Jingzhi? Shall we go and take a look?"
"I heard that the Dragon Tiger Arena also has a gambling system. Every successful bet wins Dragon Tiger Arena points, which can be used to purchase various rare items in the arena's exclusive mall."
According to my cousin, the exclusive mall even has Tier 7 Floating Land Essence and Silver Legendary Components. It seems that the Longsun family and several other immortal noble families from various dynasties jointly established the Dragon Tiger Arena, and there are branches in other star domains of the dynasty."
Hearing about Tier 7 Floating Land Essence and Silver Legendary Components, Song Chi also became quite interested.
The Dragon Tiger Arena had a high threshold for entry; at least a third-rank Cruiser Fleet Admiral was required to gain access. Additionally, Flame Captains of the Deer Hunt Ship and above, including their direct descendants, were naturally exempt from this requirement.
However, regardless of status, anyone who was not a great existence like a Planet Destroyer Fleet Admiral had to be introduced by an internal member upon their first visit.
With the entry token, Song Chi and Cui Ze were not stopped and easily entered the arena.
The first impression the arena gave Song Chi was its sheer size; compared to the Beast Fighting Hall of the Zhendan Court, the Dragon Tiger Arena was significantly larger.
A quick scan of the surroundings revealed that there were no fewer than a hundred fighting stages on the first level alone, and each one was occupied by battling creatures.
Most of them were Star Sea aliens, including the Eight-Armed Serpent Demons, and Song Chi even spotted more than two dozen stages where third-rank Flame Captains were standing.
What surprised him was that these Flame Captains were not just sparring but were engaged in life-and-death battles.
Song Chi's eyebrows furrowed slightly, perhaps these Flame Captains had volunteered to fight, but he still felt a sense of aversion.
In this vast and shattered star sea, conflicts between civilizations were constant, and any misstep could lead to the extinction of an entire civilization. Although he had always understood that there was a balance between good and evil, he still instinctively felt repulsed by this blatant act of turning on each other as a business strategy.
They didn't linger on the first level and headed underground.
The Dragon Tiger Arena had multiple levels beneath the surface.
The eighteenth level was the deepest and most exclusive level of the Dragon Tiger Arena, accessible only to those of the highest status. The entry token given by Cui Yulong was extraordinary, and the two of them easily reached the eighteenth level.
There were only five fighting stages on this level, and each one featured fourth-rank creatures.
What caught Song Chi's attention was the two Deer Hunt Ships in their Mythical Mechanism form standing on the central fighting stage.
Each of the five fighting stages was surrounded by a special Energy Isolation Curtain, which contained the surging and colliding Law Powers within.
In the surrounding spectator seats, dozens of well-bred and elegant men and women watched the spectacle with great interest.
When Song Chi and Cui Ze entered, these men and women turned their attention to them.
Upon seeing two complete strangers, a slight look of surprise flashed across their faces.
Cui Ze paid no attention to them and excitedly walked towards the fighting stages. The intense battles between the fourth-rank creatures and the spreading Law Powers made his blood boil.
When he reached the betting area in front of the stages, he placed his first bet.
Cui Ze wagered 10 strands of fourth-rank Floating Land Essence, and if he won, he would not only get his 10 strands back but also earn an additional 100 Dragon Tiger Arena points.
However, his luck was not on his side, and the fourth-rank beast he bet on lost.
Undeterred, he quickly placed another bet.
Song Chi, on the other hand, did not join him but found a seat nearby and quietly observed everything.
After some time, Cui Ze's expression grew increasingly grim. He had bet multiple times but only won once, losing almost half of his Floating Land Essence.
Coming from a prestigious family and being the youngest son of the family head, Cui Ze naturally carried a significant amount of funds. This indicated that the amount of Floating Land Essence he had lost was substantial.
Behind him, Song Chi, sitting quietly in his seat, felt a slight movement in his right ear, followed by footsteps from the right.
A middle-aged man with a smile on his face and a refined appearance approached Song Chi and casually said, "Friend, why don't you give it a try? A little gambling is good for the mood, and it's one of the most popular activities in the Dragon Tiger Arena. If you earn enough arena points, you can exchange them for Tier 7 Floating Land Essence, Silver Legendary Components... including fifth-rank Void Crystals."
Song Chi crossed his arms and gave no response.
The man's smile froze on his face, and he forced himself to continue talking, but Song Chi didn't listen to a word he said.
In the end, the man couldn't hold it in any longer and left with a dark expression.
Whether intentionally or not, at that moment, an arena manager entered the eighteenth level and announced, "We have just received a new batch of goods, including two fourth-rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demons, which will be delivered shortly. Please wait a moment, esteemed guests."
"As soon as these words were spoken, the men and women in the eighteenth level all displayed looks of surprise.
What is an Eight-Armed Serpent Demon? It's a top-tier advanced lifeform in the Star Sea, with extremely high innate talent and individual combat power far surpassing the ordinary, let alone two fourth-rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demons.
The thought of witnessing a battle between such beings instantly sparked anticipation in many people's hearts.
Cui Ze's eyes narrowed, as if he had made a firm decision.
Song Chi, who had been vigilant from the start, naturally noticed the fleeting glint in Cui Ze's eyes.
Out of goodwill, he sent a message to Cui Ze.
'If you raise the stakes further, it will be hard for you to leave the Dragon Tiger Arena comfortably today. As for the specifics, it's your choice!'
Song Chi's words made Cui Ze's eyes flicker with hesitation, but it was quickly replaced by determination.
In response, Song Chi shook his head and said no more.
The other party had already made up their mind, and his further words would only be counterproductive. It was better to remain silent, and as for losing money? He'd wait until after Cui Yulong finished her business to come and teach this nephew a lesson.
Two fourth-rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demons were quickly brought to one of the arena platforms, and the excitement in the eighteenth level of the arena reached its peak.
As expected, Cui Ze bet his entire fortune.
Midway through, the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon he bet on seemed to have the upper hand, but not long after, this advantage mysteriously disappeared, and it was instead suppressed by the other Eight-Armed Serpent Demon.
Cui Ze lost, and he lost badly, betting away all his Floating Land Primordial.
Even at this point, Song Chi remained unconcerned.
It wasn't until the Dragon Tiger Arena introduced a loan clause and gradually persuaded Cui Ze to sign for the loan that Song Chi took action.
The spatial law rippled, and Song Chi, who had been quietly seated at the back, vanished. When he reappeared, he was standing next to Cui Ze.
Song Chi gently reached out and firmly held down Cui Ze's right arm, which was about to press down on his handprint.
This sudden change caused the man who had set the odds to scowl.
'Friend, this is my Dragon Tiger Arena's territory. Your hand has crossed the line!'
As he spoke, a mighty fourth-rank life force surged from his body. At the same time, sensing the disturbance in the eighteenth level, the guards outside rushed in. These guards had decent auras, and their weapons were all aimed at Song Chi in the center, as if they were ready to take action at the slightest provocation.
In the distance, another group of men and women watched this scene with interest.
Among them, a tall, slender man apologized.
'Your Highness, please excuse my rudeness. I'll take care of this immediately!'
After saying this, the tall, slender man quickly approached Song Chi and the others.
'What are you staring at? Dare to cause trouble in my Dragon Tiger Arena, and I'll have you arrested!'
...
'Your Highness, it seems like Long Sun Ying is doing this on purpose. Should we get involved?'
'No rush. That person was invited by Cui Yulong from the Radiant Star Tower. If you think these childish tricks can hold him, you're greatly mistaken!'
Compared to the tall, slender man's deliberate actions, this man, referred to as 'Your Highness,' seemed to have always been aware of the situation. However, he didn't order his guards to act but waited for the development of events.
As expected, as Long Sun Ying scolded, the fourth-rank Flame Warship Captain in charge of the odds and the numerous guards had their shadow energy surging, and without further hesitation, they moved to capture Song Chi and the others.
But before anyone could react, Song Chi's figure in the center of the crowd vanished again.
Dozens of meters away, Long Sun Ying's body stiffened, and a cold voice sounded in his ear.
'Are you the mastermind? No... I don't think so. You've barely entered the initial stage of the Thunder Law, and you're not qualified!'
As soon as he heard the cold voice in his ear, Long Sun Ying immediately activated the Thunder Law within his body.
But before he could fully unleash it, his entire body was enveloped in extreme pain, as a large amount of spatial law power wrapped around him. If he dared to move even a fraction, this spatial law power would cause him to suffer the pain of a thousand cuts.
'Is this all you've got? If so, your so-called Right Noble Lineage is a huge disappointment!'
After instantly subduing Long Sun Ying, Song Chi's elusive figure returned to Cui Ze's side, and it was only then that his cold voice echoed in the eighteenth level.
Clap, clap, clap!
Clear applause came from outside the door, and a well-proportioned figure with a faint smile appeared before Song Chi's eyes.
'Long Sun Wu!'
Someone called out this man's name.
Instantly, most of the men and women in the eighteenth level showed grave expressions.
In the entire Tang Dynasty, almost everyone knew this name.
Long Sun Wu, the fifth sequence of the Longsun family, was the first in the suspended first sequence. Strictly speaking, he was the fourth person in the younger generation of the Longsun family.
What did this mean? The Longsun family was a giant clan with a heritage of nearly 100,000 years, and the number of clan members had long exceeded hundreds of millions. What concept was this? It meant that every year, over 100 million clan members awakened in the Longsun family, and the younger generation wasn't just a simple 100 million people per year. Strictly calculated, it could be ten or even twenty years.
In other words, this person was a monster with the fourth-ranked talent among the billions of Longsun clan members and could even rank in the top twenty among the younger generation of the entire Tang Dynasty.
'So, you're the mastermind behind this incident?'
Compared to most people in the eighteenth level, Song Chi's expression was exceptionally calm.
He didn't care about the direct lineage of an eighth-rank clan. He only knew that at the current stage of a fourth-rank Deer Hunt Ship Captain, the Celestial Ruin Heaven was unafraid of anyone.
In response to Song Chi's question, Long Sun Wu didn't reply, but he didn't deny it either. He just said, 'It seems the 'hired hand' my aunt invited from the Radiant Star Tower is indeed quite capable!'
(End of Chapter)
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