613: Chapter 613 Bald Head

Is the Cultivation World actually a planet? Liu Xuan wasn't really sure; he was just guessing based on his past common sense.

With Spiritual Qi and the Laws of Heaven and Earth in existence, many things could not be viewed through the lens of ordinary logic.

From the perspective he had when his Divine Sense fused with the Immortal Artifact, the wither-thrive life-death cauldron, even if the Cultivation World was a planet, it was fundamentally different from the planet in Liu Xuan's previous life.

"My level isn't high enough; thinking about it is useless!"

Liu Xuan didn't dwell on the issue and turned his attention to another matter.

"True Monarch Tachuan insisted on sending me several female Disciples. As a husband, I really couldn't refuse to give him Face, so I could only reluctantly accept them."

Liu Xuan's brows furrowed slightly, the corners of his eyes drooping as a look of helplessness appeared on his Face. "These women have just arrived and their motives are impure. Wife, please keep a close eye on them for me."

Old Ancestor Liu's reputation preceded him. Many who wanted to curry favor with him loved sending him beauties, and rival forces also tried everything to plant beautiful spies within the Liu Manor.

The world's misunderstanding of Old Ancestor Liu was too deep; he simply wasn't the kind of person they thought he was!

However, True Monarch Tachuan was from the Dao Court, so he had to give him some Face.

Furthermore, if he refused to accept them, the fate of those female Cultivators would surely be miserable. Old Ancestor Liu was kind-hearted and couldn't bear to see living beings suffer, so he could only accept them with tears in his eyes.

"Fine, fine, fine!" Peach Blossom gave Liu Xuan a playful glare and smiled. "This concubine knows how difficult it is for you, Husband, alright?"

"In our backyard, we have Yun Yao, Bai Jie, You Ruo, Li Xihe, Liu Xiaowan, and Yin Lizhi. There are six sisters at the Nascent Soul Realm alone. Why would I need to keep watch personally? If they have even the slightest ill intent, they would probably be brought before you to confess immediately."

Peach Blossom was right. In the entire Biyou Immortal City, if one were to ask where the rules were most strict, it was definitely the Liu Manor's backyard.

Over a thousand female Cultivators stayed together. Not only was their cultivation profound, but they also held most of the power within the Liu Clan. Unless they gained Liu Xuan's favor, no spy would be of any use.

To gain Liu Xuan's favor, exceptional beauty was just a prerequisite; one also had to have unique traits, talent, and most importantly, become one of the Liu Family's own.

Old Master Liu cultivated the Six Desires Heavenly Demonic Qi. While he couldn't see through every thought at a glance, he could clearly perceive the deepest emotions. It was nearly impossible for low-level female Cultivators to deceive him.

All female Cultivators, whether they were spies or secret agents, would either be slowly assimilated because the treatment was too good once they entered the Liu Manor, or they would be exposed quickly and dealt with.

"It's still better to be careful," Liu Xuan urged. "After all, these few are from the Dao Court. They might have hidden tricks on them. I won't feel at ease without you watching them."

Peach Blossom thought about it and agreed. On the surface, the Dao Court had only sent one Peak Nascent Soul, True Monarch Tachuan, but it was uncertain whether a Dao Lord had secretly come. It was always right to be careful in all things.

"This concubine understands!"

Peach Blossom replied solemnly.

The stir caused by the abnormal movement of Spiritual Qi in the Southern Border was completely manageable. Liu Xuan ordered Lingshu Pavilion to continue monitoring the situation while he didn't pay too much mind to it.

The music and dancing continued. Aside from enjoying himself, Liu Xuan's most important task was researching the Long-distance Teleportation Grand Array.

...

Half a year later.

The largest combat arena in Biyou Immortal City, the Contention and Dao Discussion Arena, was bustling with noise and activity.

Cultivators discussing the Dao mainly divided it into two methods: preaching the Dao and combat.

Compared to preaching, where everyone had their own interpretations and the slightly more profound parts were incomprehensible, most Cultivators preferred the more direct method of combat.

The Contention and Dao Discussion Arena's name included "Discussing Dao," which made it sound like a place for Cultivators to exchange insights on Cultivation Techniques, but it was actually the bloodiest combat arena in the city. Sometimes, Cultivators would even die during combat inside.

This bloodiness didn't scare away the audience; instead, its popularity grew. It was one of the liveliest places in Biyou Immortal City.

Every day, the sale of tickets alone earned the Liu Clan Merchant Alliance a massive amount of Spirit Stones. Combined with the associated gambling and the trade of various Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts, the Contention and Dao Discussion Arena was pure profit—a business with no overhead.

However, the Cultivators in the Immortal City didn't have any complaints against the Liu Clan Merchant Alliance.

Watching Cultivators fight, especially those of the same rank and lineage, was very beneficial for many Cultivators. Even if the tickets were a bit expensive, everyone felt it was worth it.

For the Cultivators who went up to fight, the arena would generally arrange opponents of equal strength. The combat itself was a way to temper their own power.

Moreover, they didn't fight for free. The arena would give them a significant reward. If they performed excellently, they could even join the Liu Family's forces and work for them.

The risk was high, but the profit was also high enough. Countless Cultivators signed up to participate in the matches, and often, they even had to wait in line.

"Boom!"

Accompanied by a loud explosion, a golden light lit up on the central square of the arena. A bare-chested baldy placed one hand in front of him and bowed to the Cultivator opposite him, who was bleeding from the corner of his mouth. "Infinite Buddha's Life. Fellow Daoist, thank you for the match!"

"Thank you for showing mercy, Fellow Daoist!" The blood-spitting Cultivator cupped his hands in return and then exited the boundary of the combat stage.

A wave of discussion immediately erupted from the stands. "Who is this baldy? I've seen him win three matches already. He's quite impressive!"

"It's not three matches; it's eighteen consecutive wins!" A Foundation Establishment Cultivator marveled. "The first ten matches were all against Early Foundation Establishment Stage opponents of the same rank, and the next eight were all against Mid-stage Foundation Establishment opponents. If he wins two more, the arena will have to arrange a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator for him!"

"That powerful?!"

"His clothes look strange, and his methods are strange too. He's probably not a local, right?"

"He certainly doesn't look like one! His methods are clearly brutal, yet he never delivers a killing blow in the end. It's very strange to see!"

...

In a corner of the stands, a young girl in a light green dress withdrew her gaze from the stage and looked at the steady man in black robes sitting beside her. "Big Brother, I was right, wasn't I? Isn't this baldy quite strong?"

The girl's expression was slightly excited as she asked impatiently, "If I were to go up, Big Brother, what do you think my chances of winning would be?"

Eldest Son looked at his sister Xinrou, who was ranked two hundred and fifty-eighth, and said bluntly, "Without using any life-saving trump cards... it would be a fifty-fifty split!"

Xinrou had a Grade Three Spiritual Root and exceptional Comprehension Ability. In her early thirties, she was already near Perfection in the Early Foundation Establishment Stage. Her overall talent ranked in the top ten among the Family's younger generation of Cultivators.

However, she hadn't experienced much actual combat, as most of her energy was spent on Alchemy.

"Only fifty percent?" Xinrou's mood instantly dropped. "I really am not good at combat. I should focus on Alchemy in the future!"

"Arrogant!!"

While the two siblings were chatting, another baldy suddenly appeared from the side and scolded with an angry glare, "Senior Brother Kong Xuan is a standout of our Vajra Sect; even in the Western Desert, he rarely meets an equal among those of the same rank!"

He glared at Xinrou and snorted coldly. "Let alone you, even if your Late Stage Foundation Establishment big brother went up, he might not necessarily be Senior Brother Kong Xuan's match."