Free Web NovelChapter 2204: Chapter 2205: Jin Shanshun Takes the Stage! (Second Update)
"Is the young master still in closed-door training?" Jin Shanshun looked at the unmoving figure ahead, not daring to interrupt.
As it turns out, Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng had long come out of their training. Their accumulation wasn’t as deep, unlike Ye Qiu, who could meditate for days on end.
"Since the young master won’t be disturbed here, why don’t we take a walk outside? We can hunt for those abyss demons and test our progress today," Jin Shanshun suggested.
Qin Feng did not refuse. The two left the deep training area of the Star River Ancient City and returned to the regular zone, where they heard people discussing and were astonished.
A battle arena?
When did such a thing appear inside the Star River Ancient City?
Could it be newly established?
With curiosity in their hearts, the two followed the others to the battle area.
After learning all about the battle arena, the two were surprised. It seemed collaborating to hunt abyss demons was impractical. Demons in the cosmic abyss had become scarce, and according to others, battling on the arena was more straightforward. It not only earned military merit points but also honed one’s skills.
"Alright, I’ll give it a try too. The young master gave us plenty of points, using them for a few bets shouldn’t be a problem," Jin Shanshun couldn’t wait to try.
"Look, isn’t that Ye Qiu’s subordinate? He also wants to bet with military merit points?"
Seeing Jin Shanshun jump onto the battle arena, many showed expressions of surprise. Because of Ye Qiu’s association, many remembered Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng.
"It really is him. As far as I know, his power is at the regular Saint level. Recently, Ye Qiu redeemed so many military merit points, this guy must have plenty on him. We could give it a shot; winning against him would certainly earn us a fortune."
Upon hearing this, some had a glint in their eyes, considering taking action.
Sure enough, as soon as Jin Shanshun stood on the battle arena, someone jumped up.
"I am Mo Liang, and I wish to spar with you!"
"Alright," Jin Shanshun did not refuse.
But when Jin Shanshun was preparing to fight, Mo Liang immediately made a pause gesture, saying, "I wish to increase the stakes. How does that sound to you?"
Jin Shanshun furrowed his brow, "Increase by how much?"
"I have five million military merit points on me, with the one hundred thousand you just mentioned, let’s make it six million military merit points, how about it?" Mo Liang looked at Jin Shanshun.
"A total of six million military merit points?" Jin Shanshun furrowed his brow. Although Ye Qiu had bestowed him many merit points, it didn’t mean he could wager them all. If he lost, what would Ye Qiu think? It would be embarrassing to him.
Jin Shanshun realized this person believed he had many military merit points and wasn’t very strong, hence dared to set such a high wager.
Six million merit points, if won, amounts to twelve million merit points, a sum rivaling those on the top tier.
Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng exchanged a glance, without immediately giving Mo Liang an answer.
"Are you losing your nerve?" Mo Liang, seeing Jin Shanshun hesitate, taunted.
Mo Liang was aware he couldn’t possibly defeat Ye Qiu, but against a regular Saint like Jin Shanshun, he had some confidence.
"Losing my nerve?" Jin Shanshun suddenly laughed, then said, "Fine, I’ll add five million military merit points and bet with you!"
Wow!
Six million merit points, totaling twelve million!
Those watching the battle all gasped. Even among regular Saints, not everyone possessed such merit points.
Since the establishment of the battle arena, this was the highest merit point bet yet.
The wagering commenced below.
"Come on, place your bets! The odds are one to one."
"I’ll bet on Mo Liang, thirty thousand military merit points!"
"I’ll bet on Jin Shanshun, twenty thousand military merit points."
"I’m betting on Mo Liang!"
"I’m betting on Mo Liang too."
Some believed Mo Liang would win, others thought Jin Shanshun would. Mo Liang’s reputation was just rising; he was the Martial Artist who suddenly advanced to the Saint Realm at the Abyssal Arena, leaving a lasting impression on everyone. Generally speaking, those who recently broke through often have a low winning chance against Jin Shanshun, not to mention Jin Shanshun’s association with Ye Qiu, and his longer time in the Saint Realm.
But Mo Liang didn’t see it that way. He understood his situation well, having accumulated profoundly, ready for a breakthrough. Just because he recently entered the Saint Realm didn’t make him a novice, he directly entered the ranks of Saint Realm experts.
It can be said he transformed swiftly.
He felt that while he might temporarily be unable to contend with a Supreme Saint, in the ranks of regular Saints, he was surely not weak, especially now, having fought daily on the arena. This increased his military merit points from tens of thousands to over a million, and even to six million.
Those betting on his win mostly witnessed his rise, thus believing in him.
Mo Liang wouldn’t disappoint those people today.
"Though I can’t enter the Supreme Saint level immediately, I won’t give up. I will treat every opponent as stepping stones on my path to greatness, inching towards perfection, making the order leaders notice me, aware of my potential. Given any slight opportunity, I will seize it." Mo Liang’s heart brims with unrelenting fighting spirit.
Jin Shanshun follows Ye Qiu, and if Mo Liang can beat him, it signifies that he can potentially challenge Ye Qiu’s status in the future.
With great ambition, Mo Liang regards the battle arena as his training ground, his stage for fame, aiming to keep an undefeated record. Such a record will make him stand out among all.
Perhaps it’s possible to gain acknowledgment from the order leaders.
Plenty bet on Mo Liang winning, about seventy percent, with only thirty percent betting on Jin Shanshun.
They recognize Ye Qiu’s prowess but it doesn’t mean Jin Shanshun is equally skilled, and Mo Liang’s undefeated streak recently instills blind confidence in many.
"Place your bets quickly, the fight is about to begin."
Qin Feng approached the organizer of the bets, calmly saying, "I’ll bet ten million on Jin Shanshun’s victory!"
Hiss...
Everyone around sucked in a cold breath, such a huge bet!
The bet organizer gulped. He intended to reject such a large bet; should Jin Shanshun lose, not only could he lose all the miltary merit points he gained recently, he’d end up with nothing.
But he still chose to gamble because he felt Mo Liang’s chances of winning were larger.
"Are you taking it?" Qin Feng asked.
The bet organizer smiled and said, "I’m taking it, of course."
Seeing this, Qin Feng didn’t speak further, standing aside, directing his gaze at the battle arena.
