376: Chapter 376 First Battle

"Bang!"

Xiao Weiqing kicked out, and the Nirvana Warrior was sent flying over a hundred meters away.

He put away the thousand flame blade.

A cold light flashed in his hand.

ten thousand calamities appeared.

Just as the Nirvana Warrior was getting up, Xiao Weiqing arrived.

"Slash!"

*Puchi~*

This time.

The long blade transformed from ten thousand calamities effortlessly severed the Nirvana Warrior's arm.

However.

In the next second.

The Nirvana Warrior quickly counterattacked as if nothing had happened.

"Clang!"

With a backhand slash, Xiao Weiqing cut off the Nirvana Warrior's other arm.

Even so.

The Nirvana Warrior still didn't give up its attack, running quickly on its legs toward Xiao Weiqing.

"Bang~"

Xiao Weiqing sent it flying with a punch, then used ten thousand calamities to pin it firmly to the Arena Stage.

Ten seconds later.

The Light Barrier covering the Arena Stage disappeared.

The Nirvana Warrior pinned to the Arena Stage slowly sank beneath it and disappeared, leaving behind two arms and a Dark Red Greatsword.

Xiao Weiqing didn't leave, reflecting on the battle just now.

Second-Class Nirvana Warriors are very strong, possessing Eighth Realm strength and a Physical Body comparable to a divine body. Most importantly, they do not fear death. If one's attack power is insufficient to cause effective damage, it's difficult to defeat them, let alone kill them.

Since the challenge lasts for a full ten minutes, the sheer attrition alone could wear down a typical Eighth Realm expert, let alone a Seventh Realm who hasn't even finished Constructing a Divine Body.

Don't talk about the Seventh Realm Peak; the Seventh Realm Peak is still the Seventh Realm. Without a divine body, it's all the same.

Xiao Weiqing now understood why, despite entering this place many times over the years, the Vermilion Bird Empire still gained so little.

second-grade nirvana stones were even more pitifully scarce.

He walked to the edge of the Arena Stage.

Xiao Weiqing reached out to press the other buttons representing Nirvana Warriors, but found they couldn't be pressed down.

"It seems that just like the Third-Class Nirvana Warrior, they can only be challenged once."

"Forget it."

Carrying the two arms and the long blade, Xiao Weiqing walked out of the space; these were his spoils of war.

"You're out. 2 minutes and 30 seconds. See, I was right, wasn't I?"

Lou Xiaoxing wore an expression that said 'just as I expected.'

"What 2 minutes and 30 seconds?"

"The time you spent inside! Tell me, were you testing the strength of a Second-Class Nirvana Warrior in there?"

"Yes," Xiao Weiqing nodded.

"How was it?"

Xiao Weiqing said, "The Third-Class Nirvana Warrior's strength is average. You'll know once you try it yourselves. If you're careful, there won't be any life-threatening danger."

"As for the Second-Class Nirvana Warrior, it has Eighth Realm strength and a very powerful body. The key is that it doesn't fear death and isn't affected by injuries. Even after I cut off its two arms, it continued to attack."

*Hiss~*

Lou Xiaoxing gasped, "Then that's going to be difficult."

"I think if you want to try challenging a Second-Class Nirvana Warrior, you need either a powerful attack or a superb Movement Technique," Xiao Weiqing gave his suggestion.

"What if we have neither?" Tian Zhenzhen asked.

"Wait for death."

"..."

Xiao Weiqing added, "Furthermore, I feel that a Movement Technique is even more important than attack power."

"Why?"

"Because a Movement Technique can ensure you don't get injured. Even if the challenge isn't successful, you can still endure for ten minutes and come out alive."

The three nodded and began to think for themselves.

"Brother Yin, do I put this directly into the Machine?"

Yin Wenzheng nodded, "That's right. Just take it and walk near the Machine."

Xiao Weiqing nodded slightly.

He walked up to the Machine.

The Machine emitted a green light and began scanning.

After the scan.

A transparent glass door at the bottom of the Machine suddenly opened.

Understanding the instruction, Xiao Weiqing placed the Nirvana Warrior's two arms and the long blade inside.

Before long.

The three items appeared within a transparent cylinder.

Yin Wenzheng explained, "The Machine is refining them. These will probably yield less than one-fifth of a nirvana stone. It'll be ready in about ten minutes."

"Understood."

After saying that.

Xiao Weiqing prepared to return to his room.

"Eh?"

"Xiao Weiqing, aren't you going to continue challenging?" Lou Xiaoxing asked.

Xiao Weiqing shook his head, "No, I'll challenge again tomorrow."

He had already challenged the Tier 3 and Second-Class Nirvana Warriors; he couldn't challenge them again today.

Although a First-Class Nirvana Warrior wouldn't be his match in his opinion, he decided to play it safe. He would challenge five Nirvana Warriors tomorrow before taking on a First-Class Nirvana Warrior.

What he needed to do now was Cultivate his Physical Body, seizing every moment to Cultivate it to saturation, then use a first-grade nirvana stone to finish Constructing a Divine Body, transitioning seamlessly into the Eighth Realm.

"Alright then. I knew you wouldn't do anything you weren't sure of," Lou Xiaoxing said.

"Hey, you two, who's going first?" Lou Xiaoxing said to Yin Wenzheng and Tian Zhenzhen. "I'm telling you now, I intend to kill a Third-Class Nirvana Warrior. Don't blame me if you can't challenge it after I've killed it."

Yin Wenzheng and Tian Zhenzhen looked at each other; they didn't dare doubt Lou Xiaoxing's strength now.

"I'll go first," Yin Wenzheng said.

"Okay."

In terms of strength, Tian Zhenzhen was slightly inferior to Yin Wenzheng.

On the first day.

The two decided to test the waters first and then decide on a specific plan to maximize their gains.

Then.

Yin Wenzheng went ahead to challenge the Third-Class Nirvana Warrior.

Three minutes later, Yin Wenzheng walked out of the door carrying a dark red Nirvana Warrior's leg, a smile on his face; it was a good start.

"Not bad."

Lou Xiaoxing praised.

"Zhenzhen, your turn. Good luck." Lou Xiaoxing gave a thumbs-up.

Tian Zhenzhen glanced at Lou Xiaoxing without saying a word.

She stepped forward and pressed her palm against the door.

After the door opened, Tian Zhenzhen didn't hesitate and flashed inside.

At this time.

Yin Wenzheng looked at Lou Xiaoxing, hesitating to speak.

"If you have something to say, say it."

Lou Xiaoxing frowned.

Yin Wenzheng thought for a moment and said, "Sister Zhen has a child."

"Oh?"

Lou Xiaoxing's eyebrows shot up.

"Do you understand what I mean? I'm saying Sister Zhen has a child."

Lou Xiaoxing said, "I heard you."

"Then you..."

"Does she have a husband?"

"That... no."

"Then that's fine."

Seeing Lou Xiaoxing's expression, Yin Wenzheng realized he clearly hadn't taken the words to heart.

"Lou Xiaoxing, you have a bright future ahead of you. I advise you not to mess with Sister Zhen. She is a pitiable person."

Lou Xiaoxing didn't respond.

He just glanced at the warning light on the door from time to time.

Waiting quietly.

However, contrary to expectations.

After waiting for a while, there was no movement.

"What's going on?"

Lou Xiaoxing frowned; he could roughly gauge Tian Zhenzhen's strength. Compared to Yin Wenzheng, even if she couldn't defeat the Third-Class Nirvana Warrior, she shouldn't have died inside.

But the minutes and seconds ticked by.

It was almost ten minutes.

Yin Wenzheng's heart also tightened; logically, given Tian Zhenzhen's strength, it shouldn't be like this.

Time passed.

Until ten minutes later.

The door opened.

Tian Zhenzhen walked out, covered in wounds. She was clutching a pile of Crushed Stones in her arms, which altogether was no less than what Yin Wenzheng had gained. This was the result of her ten minutes of hard work.

"How did you end up like this?"

Lou Xiaoxing asked.

Tian Zhenzhen didn't answer. She limped toward the Machine, put her harvest inside, and then returned to her room to heal her injuries.