[Celestial Aqua Spear Skill: Second Stance; Aqua Strike]

Zing!!!

"Huh! You think you can use it alone, Brother!?"

[Celestial Aqua Spear Skill: Second Stance; Aqua Strike]

Zing!!! Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh! Boooooooom!!! Groooooan!!!

When the two young men initiated the maneuver, both used the same skill from their clan—a highly legendary technique that was both violent and fearsome. The clash of their skills created a massive shockwave, causing the sixth floor of the Nine Heavens Maneuver Arena to tremble.

Woohoo!!! Woohoo!!!

The audience cheered even louder. No one appeared frightened during the collision because the arena was surrounded by a high-level protective curtain, designed to prevent energy waves from harming spectators.

"Just the first stance was already intense! This is going to be exciting!"

"Right! Who will win? If Master Jin-Lu wins, it'll be amazing. I've bet heavily on him, hehe!"

"It has to be Young Master Jin-Lan! I've staked everything on him. He can't lose! Young Master Jin-Lan, keep fighting! Defeat the other side!"

"Fight with all your might!"

Even with just the first clash, the audience was already roaring with excitement. Zheng-Fu was as engrossed in the battle as the crowd. He felt this fight was more enlightening than he had imagined.

"This is the true prowess of Deity Soul stage cultivators! What an extraordinary battle. Without the protective curtain, no one here could remain standing!" Zheng-Fu remarked as he sensed the energy emanating from the two fighters' clash.

"That's right, Brother! Deity Soul stage cultivators have energy levels twice as powerful as those at the Heavenly Star stage and five times greater than those at the Heavenly Golden Core stage!" explained Lan-Ye-Liu, elaborating on the difference between stages.

"Ah! Thank you for the insight, Brother. I wonder if I'll ever reach that level?" Zheng-Fu asked.

"If you work hard enough, it's possible to achieve the Deity Soul stage. Time isn't the only factor—some people take a century, while others only a few decades or less. It depends on many elements. Those two fighters come from high-level clans with abundant resources. Combined with their effort and dedication, it wasn't difficult for them to advance quickly."

The young man encouraged Zheng-Fu while explaining the path to higher cultivation stages.

"Ah! I think so too. But I don't know how far I can go!" Zheng-Fu said, determined. He had resources far beyond most, without relying on big clans or influential forces. In his heart, he believed he could achieve that level with persistent effort.

"Even if you can't become a Deity Soul stage cultivator, advancing to the Heavenly Star stage would still allow you to live comfortably!" Lan-Ye-Liu encouraged. Despite Zheng-Fu's modest appearance and seemingly ordinary energy, Lan-Ye-Liu showed no disdain.

"Thank you, Brother! Although I can't repay your kindness now, I'll make sure to do so in the future!" Although this time it wasn't a great favor, Zheng-Fu still felt deeply grateful for what the young man had done for him, and he thought that one day he must repay him.

"Ha ha ha! Thank you, Brother, but I don't need anything. I'm content and happy. If trouble comes my way, I might ask for your help then!" Lan-Ye-Liu replied with a casual smile.

"Mm!"

Back at the maneuver arena...

[Celestial Aqua Spear Skill: First Stance; Aqua Counterattack]

Zing!!!

[Celestial Aqua Spear Skill: Third Stance; Aqua Spear Fortress]

Groooooan!!! Woooooooosh!!! Booooom!!!

The two fighters continued their fierce battle, exchanging over a hundred stances without either gaining an advantage. The more they clashed, the more violent and frenzied the fight became. The audience matched their fervor, shouting and cheering wildly.

"Jin-Lu, I think it's time to use your strongest skill. Otherwise, you'll never beat me. I'm about to unleash my most deadly stance!" Jin-Lan declared after seeing that it was time to end this fight.

"Huh! If that's what you want, I'll oblige! Just don't cry and say I teased you later!" Jin-Lu responded confidently. He knew the strength of his own skills and anticipated what Jin-Lan would unleash.

[Aqua-Dragon Spear Stance Skill]

Rooooaaar!!!

As he spoke, Jin-Lu activated his special stance. The Aqua-Dragon Spear Stance Skill was an Immortal-level technique, far surpassing their clan's spear skills in power. At the Deity Soul stage, its might was devastating.

"Huh! Come on, Jin-Lu! I won't surrender to you!"

[Crazy Dragon Shark Spear Stance Skill]

Grrrrrrr!!!!

Jin-Lan had no intention of giving up. He quickly activated his special skill, which was also an Immortal Skill.

Woooooosh!!! Boom!!! Clenk!!! Clenk!!! Clenk!!!

The two skills clashed fiercely. The tips and bodies of the spears collided, producing a sharp, ear-piercing sound. However, those outside the energy curtain could not fully feel the intensity.

"Look, are they using Immortal Skills?"

"Probably. Judging by the intensity, it's far more severe than before!"

"Oh! Lucky me! Paying to watch this battle was truly worth it!"

"Huh! They're just kids trying to test their abilities. If they faced an elder from my clan, this maneuver would look like child's play!"

"How can you compare them to an elder? They're only in their twenties. Give them another five or ten years, and even the elders from your clan might struggle to defeat them!"

The audience buzzed with differing opinions. Some admired the fighters, while others were envious.

Another half hour passed...

The battle had reached its final chapter. Both fighters were nearly drained of energy after countless collisions. It appeared that Jin-Lu, the elder brother, had the upper hand. He had dodged Jin-Lan's stance twice, while Jin-Lan failed to evade Jin-Lu's attacks even once. The outcome of the final clash was clear.

"I'll never give in to you!"

[Crazy Dragon Shark Spear Stance Skill]

"Then let's finish this and see who will win!"

[Aqua-Dragon Spear Stance Skill]

Yaaa!!! Zing!!! Booooom!!! Ah!!!

With the final clash, the result was decided. Jin-Lu emerged as the winner. However, despite his victory, Jin-Lu's body was severely injured. Jin-Lan, having lost consciousness from exhaustion, was equally battered.

Yay!!!

"Young Master Jin-Lu!!!"

"Young Master Jin-Lu!!!"

The crowd erupted in cheers, especially those who had bet on Jin-Lu's victory. Among them was Zheng-Fu, who had wagered thirty high-level Purple Heaven Crystals.

"Brother, I thought you bet on Young Master Jin-Lan's side?" Zheng-Fu smiled, turning to ask Lan-Ye-Liu, seemingly aware that he had lost his bet.

"Huh! How did you know I bet on Jin-Lan's side? By the way, which side did you bet on?" Lan-Ye-Liu, momentarily shocked, quickly regained his composure and questioned Zheng-Fu in return.

"I bet on Young Master Jin-Lu's side, sir. Now, I have to go collect my winnings!" Zheng-Fu replied cheerfully before excusing himself.

Lan-Ye-Liu was speechless. He had carefully analyzed the match, confident in his choice, yet the outcome defied his expectations. That Zheng-Fu had won the bet was particularly surprising.

After leaving his seat, Zheng-Fu made his way to the betting table near the sixth-floor entrance of the Nine Heavens Maneuver Arena. The area was crowded with people eagerly awaiting their payouts. Zheng-Fu joined the line and waited patiently.

Five minutes passed...

"Next person!"

The middle-aged man managing the table called out. Zheng-Fu stepped forward.

"Show me your gambling ticket!" the man demanded as Zheng-Fu approached.

"This is my ticket!" Zheng-Fu produced his gambling ticket and handed it over.

Huh!!?

"Is this ticket really yours, kid?" The middle-aged man's expression shifted upon seeing the ticket. He glared at Zheng-Fu suspiciously.

"It's definitely mine! Can't you see the stamp on it?" Zheng-Fu replied firmly, nodding confidently.

"All right, wait a moment. For a payout this large, I need to consult someone higher up." Seeing that Zheng-Fu remained calm, the middle-aged man realized that the ticket must indeed belong to him. However, the amount of money Zheng-Fu was to receive was far too high for him to pay. Thus, the middle-aged man excused himself to consult someone in a higher position to decide how to proceed.

"All right!"

Zheng-Fu nodded without concern. He was aware that these gambling tables were certified, guaranteeing fair payouts. Any fraudulent behavior would ruin their reputation. Confident in this, Zheng-Fu remained calm and waited.

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