62: crush

Lu Xingchen frowned.

Su Xinghe’s reaction was within his expectations; it certainly wasn’t easy to ask someone to risk half of their family’s wealth with him.

Lu Xingchen said in a deep voice, “King, there’s no free lunch in this world. Since you want to form an alliance with me, you must pay a price. Half of Fengming Kingdom’s territory isn’t easily obtained.”

“However, I can assure you that these fifty thousand troops will not suffer any damage. I will return them to you exactly as I borrowed them.”

Hearing this, Su Xinghe fell into deep thought.

After a while, he said in a deep voice, “Young Friend Lu is indeed exceptionally talented, but what matters now is strength. High talent is useless if you don’t have the power. If Young Friend Lu wants to take these fifty thousand troops, you must prove to me that you have the strength to lead them.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “So, you want to fight?”

Su Xinghe said in a deep voice, “As long as Young Friend Lu can defeat our Yunyin Kingdom’s Grand Consecrator, what’s the harm in lending you these fifty thousand elite soldiers?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Li Mi alone probably isn’t enough for me. Let the other two Great Martial Masters join in!”

Lu Xingchen had already seen through the System that the two middle-aged men beside Su Xinghe were also Two One-Star Grand Martial Masters.

Hearing this, Su Xinghe was greatly surprised.

“It seems Young Friend Lu is very confident!”

Lu Xingchen laughed, “Of course. But I want to raise the stakes. If I win, the fifty thousand elite soldiers will stay in Dayan Kingdom permanently. If I lose, three third-grade spirit ascension pills will be immediately offered. What do you think, King?”

Hearing this, Su Xinghe frowned deeply.

If he lost these fifty thousand elite soldiers, Yunyin Kingdom’s strength would be greatly reduced.

He truly didn’t dare to easily agree to this wager.

But those three third-grade spirit ascension pills were also very precious.

Li Mi said loudly, “King, agree to him! Why not take something that’s given for free? A greenhorn kid, with unstable Battle Qi and slow hand Seals, wants to challenge a Five-Star Great Martial Master?”

The ministers in the hall were also agitated.

“Damn it, this Lu Xingchen is too arrogant! He, a One-Star Grand Martial Master, actually wants to challenge a Five-Star Great Martial Master, and it’s one against three! Why?”

“The Grand Consecrator has been immersed in the Martial Dao for many years, with profound foundations, far beyond what an ordinary Great Martial Master can compare to. Lu Xingchen is too overconfident!”

“The Grand Consecrator is right! Why not take something given for free? Fight him!”

“King, gamble with him! Let this kid see how formidable our Yunyin Kingdom is.”

Su Xinghe ignored the reactions of the ministers and merely pondered in his heart.

Lu Xingchen dared to boast, so he must have some confidence.

If he lost, he would gain three third-grade spirit ascension pills for free.

If he won, it would prove that he indeed had potential for investment. The fifty thousand elite soldiers Yunyin Kingdom paid would quickly pay for themselves.

Whether he won or lost, Yunyin Kingdom would not be at a disadvantage.

After a moment of contemplation, Su Xinghe said in a deep voice, “Since that’s the case, I accept this wager!”

Lu Xingchen clapped his hands and laughed, “Since that’s the case, let’s move to the Martial Arts Field. We’ll finish this quickly!”

Everyone arrived at the Martial Arts Field.

Li Mi, along with the other two One-Star Grand Martial Masters, stood on the arena, facing Lu Xingchen.

Below the stage, there were cheers and shouts of encouragement, all for Li Mi.

After all, they were all subjects of Yunyin Kingdom.

Li Mi said indifferently, “Lu Xingchen, your talent is indeed exceptional. If you were to Cultivate for a few more years, I would definitely not be your opponent. But now, you are still too green.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “I wonder if you’ll still have the leisure to say such things when I’ve knocked you to the ground later.”

Li Mi frowned deeply.

“Kid, you’re too arrogant!”

With that, Li Mi charged towards Lu Xingchen, Battle Qi condensed in his palm, and he struck out at Lu Xingchen.

The other two One-Star Grand Martial Masters followed closely behind.

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly, drew his shadow sword, and unleashed an “Azure Dragon Slash” at the three of them.

Feeling the power on the azure Battle Qi Sword Blade, Li Mi’s expression changed drastically, and he condensed all his Battle Qi into his palm.

The Dou Qi Hand Seal collided with the “Azure Dragon Slash,” and Li Mi was directly sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air, then falling towards the outside of the arena.

He forcibly stopped himself in mid-air, performed a backflip, barely landed on the edge of the arena, and then spat out another mouthful of blood.

As for the two One-Star Grand Martial Masters, they directly fell off the stage, unconscious.

Li Mi stared intently at Lu Xingchen, his eyes filled with disbelief.

“How is this possible? So strong?”

Lu Xingchen didn’t waste any words and attacked Li Mi again with another “Azure Dragon Slash.”

Despite Li Mi being fully prepared and defending with all his might, he was still sent flying and fell off the arena.

In an instant, the entire venue erupted in an uproar.

“Damn it, Lu Xingchen is awesome!”

“Two moves! He only used two moves to defeat three Great Martial Masters! And he even crossed four minor Realms! How is this possible?”

“No wonder Lu Xingchen dared to boast; he really does have the strength.”

“His strength is too great! He’s only 18 years old!”

Su also looked at Lu Xingchen with a bewildered expression.

The limit of his imagination was merely Lu Xingchen exhausting Li Mi with ample Qi.

But he didn’t expect it to be resolved in two moves!

This efficiency was too high!

Lu Xingchen smiled as he walked up to Su Xinghe and said, “King Su, I won. Can I send the troops now?”

Su Xinghe took a moment to recover, then said in a deep voice, “A bet is a bet. I will immediately mobilize the army and hand them over to Young Friend Lu. I hope Young Friend Lu can truly win this war!”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Since that’s the case, I will await your good news. Dayan Kingdom still has many matters that require my attention, so Junior will return first. Please, King Su, dispatch the troops as soon as possible and gather them at Dayan Kingdom’s royal city; my father understands warfare better than I do.”

Su Xinghe nodded heavily.

“Understood!”

Lu Xingchen said no more, summoned the Nether Dragon, and, along with Yun Li, jumped onto the Dragon’s back. The two of them and the Dragon returned to Dayan Kingdom.

On the Dragon’s back, Yun Li’s gaze towards Lu Xingchen was also filled with shock.

“Lu Xingchen, how do I feel like you’ve become stronger again?”

“Taking out a Five-Star Great Martial Master in two moves is simply too powerful.”

“If I don’t unseal myself, with my current power, I’m afraid I wouldn’t be your opponent either.”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “It was just luck. Miss Yun Li, please continue teaching me other Archery Skills.”

Yun Li nodded slightly.

“Silent Arrow is just the beginning. I still have many Advanced Archery Skills here. For example, Linked Arrow, volley arrows, Twisted String Arrow, tracking arrows—you still have a lot to learn.”

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen was overjoyed.

Meeting Yun Li was truly his good fortune; not only was she easy to talk to, but she was also willing to teach and help him.

In an instant, Lu Xingchen’s favorable impression of Yun Li greatly increased.

“Good, we’ll take our time, no rush!”