Free Web NovelChapter 2205: Chapter 2206: The Underdog! Three Updates
Seeing Jin Shanshun agree, Mo Liang’s expression showed a hint of joy; he was confident in his strength.
"Great, once I get his Military Merit Points, I’ll be the person with the highest Military Merit Points outside the first tier of ranks."
Next, he just needed to defeat Jin Shanshun, and it would be done.
The battle began.
Both were on the arena, exploding with a Saint’s aura, a terrifying presence filled the entire arena. Fortunately, the energy surrounding the arena prevented their power from spreading; otherwise, others might get hurt.
"Sizzle, such intensity right from the start?" someone remarked.
"Who knows who will win this fight?"
"I think Mo Liang has the greatest chance of winning. Although Jin Shanshun is Ye Qiu’s subordinate, he isn’t Ye Qiu himself, whereas Mo Liang is different. These days, he’s been improving daily, constantly battling others, and what’s more astonishing is that he hasn’t lost a single match, ending each with victory. So I believe Mo Liang will maintain this discipline."
"Moreover, don’t forget Mo Liang placed a bet of six million Military Merit Points this time. If he loses, he’ll have nothing left, so he can’t afford to lose. This battle has elements of a gamble, but it also proves Mo Liang’s confidence."
Listening to this analysis, many nodded, thinking it made sense. Some regretted it, sighing, "If I had heard you earlier, I would have bet on Mo Liang. Alas, brother, you should’ve analyzed earlier!"
Despite the regret, some had already placed their bets and couldn’t change them; they could only pray Jin Shanshun defeats Mo Liang.
The battlefield was ever-changing; Jin Shanshun, who was initially able to contend with Mo Liang, gradually began falling behind and showing weakness.
This made those who bet on Mo Liang very excited.
"I seem to see a lot of Military Merit Points waving at me," someone said with a smile.
"Looks like we made the right bet; his analysis was accurate."
"I should have put all my Military Merit Points into this bet."
Many who bet on Mo Liang felt happy, knowing they’ll earn more Military Merit Points effortlessly if Mo Liang wins.
Meanwhile, those who bet on Jin Shanshun were deeply regretting it.
"Damn it! No matter what, he’s Ye Qiu’s subordinate; how could he be losing so quickly? I bet on him for nothing!"
"Haha, this is the price of betting on an underdog," someone laughed.
"Sigh, the last bit of my Military Merit Points is going to be gone. In the future, treasures, Cultivation Techniques, weapons—all out of my reach."
"Bro, we’re in the same boat. I put all my assets into this bet. Looks like I’m going bankrupt today."
"What does your bet amount to? Someone here bet a million Military Merit Points; look at him, still calm," someone said, pointing at Qin Feng.
"That’s nonsense. You know who he is? He’s also Ye Qiu’s subordinate, like Jin Shanshun. His million Military Merit Points are just to support his comrade. Besides, he has plenty of Military Merit Points. Even if he loses, so what? The problem is, we can’t afford to lose," someone said, becoming agitated.
The one who set up the bet was feeling exceptionally pleased; Qin Feng’s million Military Merit Points would soon belong to him.
In fact, if Mo Liang won, the one who set up the bet would earn more Military Merit Points than Mo Liang.
On the arena, Mo Liang was suppressing Jin Shanshun. Jin’s strength was as Mo Liang anticipated and guessed—it was simply not a match for him. Shortly after the fight began, he was already suppressing Jin, making winning easy.
"It seems Ye Qiu’s strength is no different. Even his close subordinates are only at this level. I bet his reputation is exaggerated; he’s not actually that terrifying," Mo Liang thought as he dominated Jin Shanshun, his disdain extending even to Ye Qiu.
Jin Shanshun kept dodging; Mo Liang’s punches came like raging beasts, sometimes unavoidable, forcing him to take them, causing his body to tremble.
Seeing this, those who bet on Jin Shanshun didn’t want to watch anymore. If Mo Liang put in a little more effort, Jin Shanshun would be beaten quickly.
In fact, Mo Liang thought so too.
"If that’s the case, let’s end it early," Mo Liang smirked coldly, preparing for a final blow to decide victory.
Jin Shanshun’s eyes were firm, staring at the opponent, looking somewhat disheveled but still persisting.
Whoosh.
Mo Liang’s aura lit up like the sun as he launched a Solar Divine Punch to end the battle.
"It’s over," someone said joyfully.
"It’s just as expected, perfectly reasonable," another smiled.
Meanwhile, a small group, no longer hopeful, wore expressions of despair, as if they had just lost a loved one.
But just as the blow connected, someone suddenly gasped in astonishment.
Impossible!
Then everyone saw that it was Mo Liang, not Jin Shanshun, who fell defeated.
Mo Liang was clearly set to win just moments ago—what happened?
Jin Shanshun spat blood yet still managed to stand, declaring himself the victor of the fight.
"Mo Liang lost!"
"This can’t be real."
"It shouldn’t be."
Everyone who bet on Mo Liang was dumbfounded because they were convinced Mo Liang would win, given the clear situation on the battlefield.
Yet the heavens played a huge joke on them; what they believed turned out the opposite.
Now it was the turn of those who bet on Jin Shanshun to laugh loudly.
"Wow, we won! Incredible!"
"I didn’t misjudge you; I knew being Ye Qiu’s subordinate, your strength wouldn’t be weak."
"Haha, I hit the jackpot—a million Military Merit Points in hand."
Earlier, because Jin appeared weak, the bettors on him had been deflated like frostbitten eggplants, but now each of them couldn’t stop smiling—joy had come too suddenly.
This time, the earlier confident analyst didn’t speak; seeing this scene, he lacked the face to stay, turning and leaving, prompting laughter from many.
"Feels great to be humbled, huh."
Qin Feng went to the man who set up the bet, stretched out a hand, saying coolly, "My million Military Merit Points, plus my winnings, hand them over together."
The man who set up the bet felt his heart shatter along with the lost Military Merit Points!
Damn, such a huge loss!
