Free Web NovelChapter 2113: Chapter 2068: Gambling with Life
"Cut the crap, are there any rules for the arena?" Chen Yang didn’t want to waste words with Li Tian!
Too many words are useless, only action shows the truth!
"Heh." Li Tian sneered, "In such a hurry to die? Fine, I’ll oblige you."
Without any further words, Li Tian directly explained the arena rules.
"There are no restrictions in the arena; just defeat your opponent, and if your opponent doesn’t surrender, you can attack at will. Life and death are at your own risk!"
"Additionally, falling off the arena also counts as a loss."
Listening to Li Tian’s explanation, Chen Yang quickly understood.
Isn’t this exactly the same as the Divine Dragon Assembly’s rules?
"Understood, and I have one more question: if you lose, your ranking becomes mine, right?" Chen Yang asked.
Li Tian was stunned.
The onlookers suddenly burst into laughter.
"Wow, this guy actually thinks he can win? He’s crazy, surviving under Li Tian’s hands would be fortunate enough."
"His behavior reminds me of several idioms, sitting in a well looking at the sky, self-conceited like the Kingdom of Ye Lang, overestimating one’s ability..."
Laughter erupted below the platform, and even Li Tian on the stage chuckled.
Yet he didn’t utter any mocking words and nodded with calmness, saying, "That’s correct, if you win, my position is yours."
"Still, I think this is boring! Want to make it more interesting, dare you?"
Li Tian asked.
"What else do you want?" Chen Yang squinted his eyes, staring at Li Tian.
"A side bet on life!"
Li Tian showed a ruthless look!
A bet on life?
Chen Yang naturally didn’t fear him: "How do you plan to bet?"
"Simple enough, directly remove the surrender rule in the arena, one side must die, no stopping otherwise." Li Tian said coldly.
Wow!
As Li Tian’s words came out, the audience was in uproar.
Going this far?
A life-and-death arena battle is usually held only for deep animosities.
Li Tian is actually challenging a new student to a life-and-death duel?
Surprised, many felt Li Tian went too far.
Because others thought there’s no way Chen Yang could defeat Li Tian.
The gap was too vast, wasn’t Li Tian just bullying?
Not only were others astonished, but even the elders were surprised.
Elder Xu wanted to intervene, intending to give Chen Yang a way out.
But just as he stepped forth, an elder beside him reached out and stopped him.
"Elder Xu, this is a matter between the students, no need for you to interfere, right?"
Upon seeing the person, Elder Xu’s expression immediately turned anxious.
"Zhao Shuo, Li Tian is your disciple, naturally you say this, but Chen Yang has only been here for two days, do you think a life-and-death arena is suitable?"
Zhao Shuo, who took Li Tian as a disciple, had a close relationship with him.
He knew about yesterday’s events for a while now.
The disciple losing face naturally meant his reputation suffered as well.
Hence, he stepped in to stop Elder Xu.
"Haha, a life-and-death arena is the academy’s rule, applicable to everyone. So what if he’s been here two days? Moreover, Li Tian only suggested it, the decision to accept it is in his own hands, why should you interfere?" Zhao Shuo gently stroked his beard and laughed.
"You..."
Elder Xu was anxious yet helpless.
He could only hope Chen Yang remains calm and doesn’t fall for it.
While they were worried, Chen Yang atop the platform was calm and collected.
"What’s wrong, afraid?"
Li Tian smiled lightly, seeing Chen Yang remain silent, he asked again.
Actually, Chen Yang’s silence was giving Li Tian an opportunity.
"Why wouldn’t I dare, since you seek death, I shall oblige you."
Li Tian harbored animosity toward Chen Yang, but naturally, Chen Yang wouldn’t indulge him, agreeing directly.
"Hahaha, good! You accepted yourself, if you die, don’t blame others." Li Tian laughed gleefully, thinking he could avenge yesterday’s shame.
"Is this guy crazy? He actually agreed?"
"Wow, truly brave."
"I think he just wants to save face, really foolish."
...
The audience was in uproar again, unexpected that Chen Yang would really agree.
Elder Xu heard Chen Yang agree, also helpless.
Though he had little connection with Chen Yang, he brought him in after all.
He felt somewhat responsible toward Chen Yang.
But Chen Yang chose to accept... leaving him with no options.
"Hahaha, Elder Xu, see, he chose to agree himself, why stop him? I say, this young man you’re recruiting does have some skills and boldness." Zhao Shuo laughed, his words seemingly praised Chen Yang.
Yet anyone could hear his praise was actually mocking Chen Yang.
Elder Xu’s face soured, silent.
The situation was set; now only hoping for a miracle or that Chen Yang didn’t accept just to save face.
After a round of uproar, the sounds gradually quieted.
While atop the arena, Li Tian and Chen Yang each set their stance, ready to battle!
"Chen Yang, rest assured, I won’t let you die too quickly, I’ll take my time with you, make you gradually feel what’s called the gap in strength, what’s called despair! You country bumpkin!" Li Tian revealed his fierceness, his face manic.
"You talk too much!" Chen Yang frowned, burning with fury inside.
He directly initiated the attack, flashed, and clenched a fist heading toward Li Tian.
"Daring to strike first? Really fearless from ignorance!" Li Tian was extremely dissatisfied with Chen Yang’s actions, faced him with a chilly expression, and gathered Spiritual Energy, confronting him head-on.
Their fists collided in the arena’s center!
With a boom, they exploded right away!
Everyone seeing Chen Yang’s initiative thought the next scene would be extremely brutal.
It would undoubtedly end with Chen Yang severely injured.
But nobody expected, after their punch collided, Chen Yang not only remained unharmed, but also stood firm in place!
In contrast, Li Tian, after their punch clashed, staggered and... retreated repeatedly.
Retreating four to five steps before barely stopping.
Shock!
Everyone was greatly shocked!
How is this possible?
The first exchange, and Chen Yang actually held the upper hand?
"That’s impossible, Li Tian must have underestimated him! This Chen Yang isn’t a lunatic, he’s got some skill."
"Right, that’s it, no one expected this guy from this realm held something back."
...
The audience realized and felt Li Tian had underestimated.
Li Tian was also shaken, sensing Chen Yang wasn’t ordinary.
"Didn’t expect you had some skill, no wonder you dared to be so bold!" Li Tian feeling humiliated, grew even angrier.
"I underestimated earlier, didn’t go all out, now watch carefully." Li Tian realized Chen Yang’s uniqueness, dared not underestimate again.
With all his might, he charged at Chen Yang anew.
He hadn’t gone all out; was Chen Yang ever at his full strength?
Earlier was merely testing the waters.
"Is that so? Come and try then!" Chen Yang thoroughly annoyed with Li Tian, unwilling to waste time on this person more.
Channeling Spiritual Energy fervently, all converging onto his fist.
Then aimed at Li Tian, struck forth yet again.
