The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2383: Chapter 2383: Arrogance

Apart from the cultivators of Faro Heaven and Eastern Marvel Heaven, many cultivators from the other seven Heavenly Domains have also gathered near the gambling platform.

Today’s duel is between the cultivators of Eastern Marvel Heaven and Faro Heaven. Cultivators from other Heavenly Domains are not allowed to place bets on this duel, not even privately. Tianji Trading House does not allow any illegal betting and enforces this rule very strictly. If illegal betting is discovered, those responsible will be directly executed by Tianji Trading House.

It’s almost impossible for illegal betting to go undetected, as operating such a scheme requires a large number of cultivators to place bets, making it difficult to avoid being reported. Tianji Trading House offers a reward for reporting unauthorized betting, with substantial rewards for those who do, and they don’t have to worry about their identities being exposed, as Tianji Trading House protects whistleblower privacy.

Because of this, unauthorized betting on duels is virtually nonexistent. Cultivators wishing to bet can only do so officially through Tianji Trading House. Furthermore, the betting conditions are strict, allowing only cultivators from the relevant Heavenly Domains to partake. Since this duel’s participants are from Eastern Marvel Heaven and Faro Heaven, only cultivators from these two domains can place bets, and they can only bet on their own domain’s victory.

Though cultivators from the other seven Heavenly Domains cannot place bets, many still gather at the gambling platform. Life on this Heavenly Domain Flying Boat is extremely monotonous, with little to do besides cultivating, but cultivating here is exceedingly difficult. It’s even hard to maintain a surplus of Divine Power, let alone improve one’s cultivation level.

Therefore, the duel occurring once every two thousand years becomes an event of great attraction.

”Lord Xu Yiming has arrived.”

”Good day, Lord Kua Yan!”

”...”

The multitude of cultivators from Faro Heaven respectfully greeted Xu Yiming, Kua Yan, and others upon their arrival.

”Thank you for your patience, fellow Daoists,” Xu Yiming nodded in response to the greetings from the cultivators.

”Are the people from Faro Heaven ready or not? How long must we wait for the battle to commence?” a rugged-looking cultivator shouted from another section.

This individual was an Immortal Rhythm Peak Cultivator from Eastern Marvel Heaven, appearing quite impatient.

”Today is the day of the duel between Faro Heaven and Eastern Marvel Heaven, a duel that occurs only once every two thousand years. What is Eastern Marvel Heaven rushing for?” a cultivator from Faro Heaven loudly replied.

”Heh, early or late, it’s still a battle. What difference does a little delay make? If those from Faro Heaven don’t dare to fight, they might as well just concede!” Another cultivator from Eastern Marvel Heaven taunted.

”Are the two of you really going to fight or not? We’ve been waiting here for ages! If you don’t start soon, we’ll have to ask Lord Steward to intervene.” Cultivators from other Heavenly Domains chimed in.

”Fellow Daoists, no need to argue with them. Now, I’ll go over to face the people from Eastern Marvel Heaven. I will exert all my strength in this battle,” Xu Yiming said to the surrounding Faro Heaven cultivators.

”Lord Yiming, we’re counting on you!”

”Daoist Yiming, I’ve bet all my Black Crystal Stones on you. If you lose, I’ll be in big trouble,” an Immortal Rhythm Cultivator from Faro Heaven said with a smile, trying to lighten the mood.

Nonetheless, he truly had wagered all his available Black Crystal Stones. Should Xu Yiming lose this duel, he would be forced to sell off some treasures at low prices to survive on the Heavenly Domain Flying Boat.

”Hmm, I’ll do my utmost!” Xu Yiming smiled and nodded heavily in affirmation.

Xu Yiming stepped out from the crowd and ascended the gambling platform.

The gambling platform was specially designed and operated with an extremely formidable Formation, making it difficult even for cultivators at the Immortal Venerable Realm to destroy it. Moreover, the Formation seals the platform, allowing only minuscule amounts of energy fluctuations from the battle to leak out.

After Xu Yiming ascended the gambling platform, a cultivator wearing a white robe stepped out from the crowd of Eastern Marvel Heaven. This white-robed cultivator appeared relatively young, with a faint smile on his face and a demeanor brimming with confidence.

”It turns out to be Yan Qin after all!”

The murmurs arose from the crowd as the white-robed man came forth.

Yan Qin was an Immortal Rhythm Peak Cultivator from Eastern Marvel Heaven. On this low-level ticket area of the Heavenly Domain Flying Boat, nearly every cultivator recognized this Yan Qin.

Yan Qin had already represented Eastern Marvel Heaven in two previous duels, winning both. In the Nether Sky Realm of the Immortal Rhythm, his strength was formidable. This was Yan Qin’s third time representing Eastern Marvel Heaven in a duel against Faro Heaven.

Seeing Yan Qin take the stage again, the cultivators from Faro Heaven displayed slightly somber expressions. Even though the Faro Heaven cultivators had only been on the boat for over a thousand years and hadn’t personally witnessed Yan Qin in action, they often heard others in the low-level ticket area speak about Eastern Marvel Heaven’s Yan Qin. Yan Qin’s presence made the lives of Eastern Marvel Heaven’s cultivators rather pleasant over the past millennia.

The cultivators from Eastern Marvel Heaven had already won twice in a row, resulting in massive winnings for everyone who placed bets.

”Daoist Yan Qin, teach that Faro Heaven trash a harsh lesson!” Upon Yan Qin’s ascent to the gambling platform, a chaotic shout came from an Eastern Marvel Heaven cultivator.

”Faro Heaven’s foolish kids, better check your Storage Magical Treasures to see what you can sell!”

”Haha...” The Eastern Marvel Heaven cultivators spoke arrogantly; they were fully confident in Yan Qin, believing it wouldn’t be too challenging for him to defeat Faro Heaven’s Xu Yiming.

Yan Qin stood firm on the gambling platform, addressing Xu Yiming opposite him: ”Eastern Marvel Heaven, Yan Qin!”

”Faro Heaven, Xu Yiming,” Xu Yiming reciprocated by stating his name.

”Hmm, are you ready? Shall we start our battle?” Yan Qin asked with a mild smile, squinting his eyes and speaking in a composed tone.

”Please instruct me, Brother Yan!” Xu Yiming reached out his hand, expressionless.

At this moment, a light halo rose slowly from the edge of the gambling platform, enveloping the entire platform. This light halo formed the isolation barrier of the Formation on the gambling platform. No matter how fierce the battle on the platform, it wouldn’t affect the surrounding cultivators. The energy fluctuations on the gambling platform would barely penetrate the isolation barrier.

As the Formation activated, Xu Yiming and Yan Qin clashed, both taking out their Magic Treasures and casting spells at each other. For a moment, the gambling platform was awash with radiant lights.