by Feng Yise
"Congratulations to Ye Yuan, Tan Si, for entering the Asura Arena's second level!" a melodious voice sounded out in the second level. The entire Asura Arena all knew at once.
Ye Yuan could not help laughing as he said, "Just advancing to the second level. Is there a need to raise such a big rumpus?"
"The second level martial artists' strength is very formidable. We got to be a little more careful. It's said that the rank one, Zhan Wushuang, his ranking reached 150th place on the Earth Carnage Proclamation. His strength is very formidable! Still remember that Tu Gang you killed? Although his ranking wasn't high, the backer behind him is ranked ten plus at the second level. His ranking on the Earth Carnage Proclamation is also as high as around 200!" Tan Si said.
This one month's time, Ye Yuan was oblivious to the outside world. But Tan Si inquired about the second level's situation very clearly.
That punch of Ye Yuan's seemed to have poked the hornet's nest. He would probably be targeted the moment he came up.
But Ye Yuan said totally unconcernedly, "I hope that he has some common sense and doesn't come to provoke me like that idiot underling of his."
The people in the Asura Arena, which one was not stained full of blood on their hands? Regarding killing Tu Gang and his like, Ye Yuan did not have any psychological burden at all.
Tan Si had nothing to say. He could not figure out where the limits of Ye Yuan's strength lie either.
But very clearly, when killing Tu Gang, Ye Yuan did not use full strength.
Just arriving at the second level, Ye Yuan naturally had to stroll around a bit. But Ye Yuan barely walked two steps when he was stopped by a group of people.
"Boy, was it you who killed Tu Gang?" A burly man at the front questioned.
"What, are you all here to help him get justice?" Ye Yuan said with a smile that wasn't a smile.
That burly man was originally still sinister looking. But he suddenly lopped an arm around Ye Yuan's shoulders and said with a big laugh, "Hahaha! Well killed! Tu Gang that fellow, he has rubbed me the wrong way long ago! I'm called Jiao Chong. In the future, we'll be brothers, so let's get on more intimate terms!"
Ye Yuan still thought that he was here to find trouble. He did not think that this guy suddenly addressed him with great familiarity, looking not at all distant either.
Ye Yuan jerked lightly, directly bouncing Jiao Chong off and said coolly, "Not everyone is qualified to address me as his brother! Who the hell are you people? State your names."
Being easily bounced off by Ye Yuan, Jiao Chong could not help being startled inwardly,
He originally thought that Tu Gang getting finished off was because he underestimated the enemy. But just that bit earlier, this boy's strength could not be taken lightly!
"Heh heh, we're Lord Zong Ta's subordinates! You killed Tu Gang, Lu Licheng will definitely not be satisfied until he kills you. In the future, you follow Lord Zong Ta around. With him shielding you, Lu Licheng won't even dare to let out a fart!" Jiao Chong laughed and said.
Chapter 878 - Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill
After hearing this, Ye Yuan finally figured out this bunch of fellows' intention for coming.
He did not expect that his actions in the Asura Shop actually made these people give rise to the idea of soliciting him to join their side.
Except, Ye Yuan did not have plans on joining.
"Your meaning is to pull me into a partnership?" Ye Yuan said.
Jiao Chong saw through Ye Yuan's thoughts too and said with a smile, "I know that your strength is decent. It's just that the second level's situation is very different from the first level. Without a major figure shielding you, you'll die very horribly!"
Ye Yuan said with a laugh, "It's also not impossible for me to join in, but …"
The moment Jiao Chong heard that there was a chance, he could not help being secretly pleased. This boy's strength was not weak; likely not beneath his. Settling this errand, Lord Zong Ta would definitely reward greatly.
Was still wondering how proud this boy was, looks like it was also just like that.
As for Ye Yuan wanting to state conditions, it was within reason too. Raising his status a little, this supported the argumentation of the main topic.
"But what?" Jiao Chong asked.
"But it will only work if I become the boss. I don't have the habit of being sheltered by others. It has always been me covering others," Ye Yuan looked very calm as he said.
Jiao Chong's expression changed when he heard that. He even thought that this fellow was quite astute. But he did not expect that Ye Yuan actually did not know how to appreciate favors!
"You become the boss? What a joke! Boy, don't think that you're amazing with a bit of strength! Let me tell you, without Boss Zong Ta's care, you'll be eaten in this second level until not even any scraps remain! Moreover, have you thought it through? You already offended Lu Licheng terribly by killing Tu Gang. Offending us further, you'll find it difficult to advance even a step in the second level!" Jiao Chong said with a solemn face.
Ye Yuan gave him a glance and said with a regretful expression, "Is that so? Looks like we can't reach an agreement. Then there's nothing good to talk about. Make way, don't block the path."
Ye Yuan reached his hand out and pushed aside. But this time, Jiao Chong was prepared and wanted to embarrass Ye Yuan.
But he did not think that the force of Ye Yuan's light push was actually extremely strong. His body was pushed to one side involuntarily.
Looking at Ye Yuan's departing back view, Jiao Chong's expression was ugly to the max.
But Ye Yuan barely walked a few steps when he had his path blocked by another group of people again. Seeing this scene, a delighted expression showed on Jiao Chong's face.
Lu Licheng actually personally moved out!
"Punk, you finally came up! Your Uncle Lu has waited very long for you!"
Lu Licheng swept a glance at Jiao Chong ferociously. Clearly, he did not think that he came even faster than him.
"A good dog won't block the path! Get lost!" Ye Yuan said coolly.
"Heh, what an arrogant brat! In this second level, no one dares to talk like this to your Uncle Lu! I think, since you came up to the second level, you've already come to understand, right?"
Lu Licheng had an appearance like he got Ye Yuan and did not place Ye Yuan in his sights at all.
Ye Yuan could not help finding it funny when he heard that. This was really any random guy would all feel good about themselves!
"Of course. My awareness has always been very high," Ye Yuan said with a guileless look.
"Very good! Tomorrow, fighting arena, the two of us have a points gamble fight! If you dare to not agree, I'll kill you right now!" Lu Licheng said with unparalleled overbearingness.
Ye Yuan's brows jumped up when he heard that and said, "Points gamble fight?"
The Tan Si by the side moved closer and explained, "Points gamble fight is when both parties each put forth a portion of points and carry out a deathmatch. They must determine life and death in the fighting arena! The victor can obtain the other party's points."
The moment Ye Yuan heard, he could not help getting very interested and asked Lu Licheng, "How many points do you have?"
Ye Yuan showed an excited look, but it made Lu Licheng stunned.
"How many points I have, you don't need to care! You used 15 points at the Asura Shop. Right now, you only have five points on hand. Let's bet five points!"
Ye Yuan shook his head when he heard and said, "Too little. I'm lacking points very much right now. How about this, I'll raise the stakes, bet all of your points!"
The moment Ye Yuan's words came out, the surroundings could not help being speechless.
"This guy is a moron, right? Just that bit of strength of his wants to bet with Lu Licheng all of his points?"
"Even Zong Ta dare not say to be able to retreat unscathed in a deathmatch with Lu Licheng either. This boy wouldn't think that by getting a wi
peout in the first level, he can also do whatever he wants coming to the second level, right? The second level's martial artists, any random one that goes to the first level can also get a wipeout!"
"Haha! Maybe he thinks this way! The first level is already so weak, how strong can the second level be? There are idiots every year, this year is especially more."
Jiao Chong was not far away. Hearing Ye Yuan's words, he could not help holding his face with his face.
He finally understood why Ye Yuan would say that sort of arrogant and conceited words earlier. Could it be that this boy was completely a fool?
Jiao Chong's strength was roughly the same as Tu Gang; also around Earth Carnage Proclamation 400th place.
But 400th place and 200th place, the gap in-between this was akin to a heavenly chasm!
Although similarly Heaven Enlightenment Realm, the two people's strength simply had no way of mentioning in the same breath. If not for so, why would he, an Earth Carnage Proclamation expert, throw himself under a same-realm martial artist?
"Hahaha! Did you all hear it? He wants to raise the stakes and bet all of my points with me! Boy, your Uncle Lu has 35 points. Why don't you say what you'll use to make up for it! Don't tell me that you don't know how valuable these extra 30 points are!"
Lu Licheng was currently roaring with laughter when a medicinal pill was placed in front of him. His smile withdrew, the expression on his face gradually became solemn.
"This … This is a transcendent-grade Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill?"
Recognizing the medicinal pill in Ye Yuan's hand, Lu Licheng was no longer composed!
The Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill was a top-tier Tier 7 medicinal pill for cleansing the marrow. It was a huge temptation to Heaven Enlightenment Realm martial artists. This is because it could help martial artists to break through the fetters of Heaven Enlightenment Realm, and then to step into Phaseless Realm!
Of course, with the strength of Earth Carnage Proclamation experts, breaking through to Phaseless Realm was not hard.
To them, what was truly hard was breaking through to Dao Profound later, reaching emperor realm!
The so-called Law-less and Phaseless were not just the martial artist's comprehension on Heavenly Dao, but it was also on the fleshy body 1 .
Breaking through to Phaseless Realm, there was a process of cleansing the marrow. Remould the fleshy body anew, and from there, lay down the foundation for breaking through to Dao Profound Realm.
Then what kind of extent this marrow cleansing reached was very particular.
One could say that this process determined how far the martial artist could walk in the future to a very large degree.
The Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill was of much higher rank compared to the medicinal pills on the market to help martial artists breakthrough to the Phaseless Realm! What was even more damnable was that this Tier 7 medicinal pill was too hard to concoct. Ordinary alchemists simply could not refine it!
Therefore, even though the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill's reputation was out there, those truly able to obtain it were extremely, extremely few.
This was also why Lu Licheng would lose composure like so upon recognizing it.
This medicinal pill was extremely rare. Moreover, it had a demand, but no market. Valuing at 30 points was more than enough.
"At least you know about the good stuff. How is it? Can you bet all of your points now?" Ye Yuan kept the medicinal pill and said.
Lu Licheng s.u.c.k.e.d in a deep breath and finally calmed his state of mind. He switched to a cold smile and said, "Since you want to give such a valuable medicinal pill to me, what reason do I still have to decline?" This goes in-depth into Buddhist teachings, so I'm going to give a brief translation/interpretation: Law-less is not exactly no laws, but a paramount realm of creating something from nothing. It's to not be restricted by 'having' and 'nothing.' Only by merging with Dao, can one encompass all laws. Phaseless = not being persistent on any specific form or concept, yet embodying any phase. One will be able to manifest out any form.
Chapter 879 - Timely Rain
On the second day, the fighting arena was packed full of people. The news of Ye Yuan and Lu Licheng's points gamble fight caused an uproar in the second level.
But what made them even more concerned was the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill in Ye Yuan's hands.
The allure of this medicinal pill was seriously too great.
"Lu Licheng's luck is seriously too good. There's actually a fool who's giving him a Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill. Why do I not run into this kind of good thing?'
"Screw off, you! Even if you obtained the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill, can you defend it?"
"Heh, that's true! Forget about me, even Lu Licheng himself might not be able to protect it too. Ah, Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill, I don't believe that those few have no interest!"
"Shhh … You don't want your life anymore? You mustn't anyhow say such things!"
Right now, Ye Yuan was just like a little child carrying a gold piece and walking around on the bustling streets in the eyes of the second level's martial artists. Everywhere were ferocious looks.
One had to admit, Ye Yuan's strength was very formidable. But to Lu Licheng this level of existence, he was definitely still too weak.
On the fighting arena's grandstand, in an inconspicuous corner, an elderly person and a youth were currently standing with their hands behind their backs.
"Old Zhu, looks like you're hell-bent on the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill as well!" said the youth with a sarcastic smile.
The elderly person's face was cold as he said coolly, "The pot calling the kettle black. If you're not interested, you won't show up here either."
"Heh, the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill is a legendary medicinal pill. Even you, Old Zhu, were moved. How can I, a junior brat, not be moved? It's just that after today, whose hands this medicinal pill lands in will have to depend on each one's ability," the youth said.
The old man shot the youth a scornful glance and said, "Bullying this old man, is it? This time, for the sake of the Heavenly Sea Spirit Brimstone Pill, I want to take a look at your, Feng Shao's, means!"
The youth smiled but did not speak. But the two persons' gazes turned toward the fighting arena. In the fighting arena, Ye Yuan and Lu Licheng's life and death battle was able to start.
"Brat, before dying, I still have to give you thanks, for delivering to me such a precious medicinal pill!" Lu Licheng looked at Ye Yuan and said with a pleased expression.
Ye Yuan still had that indifferent look as he said, "Your esteemed self is really a timely rain. You know that this Little Lord, I, am lacking points, and you delivered yourself to my doorsteps the moment I came up. Really endlessly grateful."
Lu Licheng smiled coldly and said, "Brat, you don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. Your Uncle Lu will let you take a look today at what the true strength of a second level martial artist is!"
Done talking, the five stars on Lu Licheng's glabella suddenly lit up. A furious killing intent wreaked havoc on the field and was actually even more violent compared to Tan Si.
A long halberd brandishing, killing intent was piercingly cold!
"Lu Licheng's second-stage Slaughter Supreme True Intent is already approaching the great circle of perfection and is already not far from third-stage! This boy's strength is obviously not weak. But he only has less than four stars on Slaughter Concept. I want to see what methods he has to deal with the situation," on the grandstand, the youth was filled with anticipation as he said.
"I heard that this brat's fleshy body is extremely formidable. When he was at the first level, he directly blew up his opponent with one punch. I reckon that this should be his greatest reliance," the elderly man said.
Looking at news from all-round, Ye Yuan's strength was definitely not what ordinary martial artists could compare to.
Although the specific circ.u.mstances inside the
Asura Shop did not spread out, without a doubt, Ye Yuan's strength in itself could not be underestimated to be able to kill Tu Gang.
It was just that in comparison, Lu Licheng this veteran expert was clearly more promising.
"Heavenly Halberd Frenzied Slaughter!"
Lu Licheng gave a fierce roar. The long halberd drew a massive semi-circle and directly cleaved down towards the top of Ye Yuan's head.
The long halberd had an overwhelming momentum and incredible power. This move encompassed an overwhelming tremendous force and actually pierced through the array formation, blowing up gusts of fierce wind on the grandstand.
Facing this staggering move, Ye Yuan actually did not move a muscle, allowing Lu Licheng to do as he liked and what he liked!
Boom!
The long halberd landed on the ground, smashing out an enormous pit on the earth's surface. Debris scattered around, smashing onto the array formation, turning into a pile of dust.
A portion flew onto Ye Yuan's body, likewise, turning into a pile of dust.
Everyone was stunned, not understanding what happened.
"What the hell is Lu Licheng doing? Testing moves? Started off with a bang and ended with a whimper. This move also deviated too far off the mark, right?"
"Odd! Too strange! Lu Licheng isn't someone who shows mercy. Why was this move so off-form?"
"When I saw Lu Licheng's move just now, it frightened me badly. His strength is clearly even stronger than before. But this result …"
Lu Licheng's move smashed the fighting arena into a mess. It was just that although this move's destructive power was shocking, it was too far away from Ye Yuan. The move was completely unable to cause any substantial damage.
From beginning to the end, Ye Yuan stood there not moving a muscle, as if he had not done anything at all.
This kind of scene was too bizarre.
Ye Yuan looked at Lu Licheng and said with a smile, "I didn't expect that in this Asura Arena, there's still such a polite opponent! Not easy, oh, not easy! In order to express respect towards your esteemed self, this punch, I'll call forth all my power!"
How did the current Lu Licheng still have any hint of the composure from before? His gaze when looking at Ye Yuan was filled with apprehension.