Chapter 160: The Bet

"Whoosh—"

The wind howled, countless black wind blades extinguished the flames on the Golden-Winged Great Eagle, then shot toward Lei Jingtong.

"Boom boom boom!!"

On the contrary, the Red Snake fared somewhat better in this fire wave; as a fire attribute spirit beast, its immunity to flames was decent, its movements were affected but it was nothing serious.

Constantly drifting in the fire wave, sometimes snapping, sometimes striking, it brought Lei Jingtong no little trouble, forcing him to divide his attention.

Perhaps Lei Jingtong was deliberately forcing a fight, the two fought while walking up the stairs, the surrounding pressure growing ever greater, yet their battle showed no sign of being affected.

Two thousand one hundred layers... two thousand two hundred layers... two thousand three hundred layers...

Flames like waves, blade light like shadows, the violent shockwaves made those along the way dare not disturb them, silently watching this battle with reverent eyes.

"Is that... Lei Jingtong of Ba Dao Peak?!"

"Who is fighting him? From Yushou Peak? Besides Miao Wenlun, who else has this strength?"

The other disciples exclaimed in surprise, some also recognizing Yu Zhangsheng's identity.

"Wrong, Red Tempered Snake, Golden-Winged Great Eagle, isn't that Yu Zhangsheng? That Yu Zhangsheng, Pill Refining First, Yushou Peak New First!"

"Is it really him? How did he come into conflict with Lei Jingtong? These two are truly terrifying, fighting so fiercely under such high pressure, flowing like clouds and water, completely unaffected, Yu Zhangsheng can actually fight Lei Jingtong evenly matched, outrageous!"

Two thousand five hundred layers, two thousand six hundred layers, two thousand seven hundred layers...

The pressure at this layer count was already quite terrifying; some Qi Refining Stage 9 disciples were trapped here, yet Yu Zhangsheng and Lei Jingtong remained composed, their movements without the slightest lag, for a time neither could win.

At the mountain foot, besides Elder Cao and Elder Hai, many disciples and elders arrived one after another.

Judging by their attire, they were exactly the elders and disciples of each peak; after all, this was the Inner Disciple Trial, concerning the honor of every peak, so many still paid attention.

And since the trial began, more than half an hour had passed; Elder Hai waved his hand and formed seals, one scene after another appearing in the Void, precisely the trial scene on the Heavenly Ladder.

The topmost scene was already nearing the Five Thousand Steps; the figures appearing in the image were precisely the Peak Elites, Foundation Establishment disciples.

"It seems this year's Heavenly Ladder First is likely Huang Suyu of Yujian Peak."

Looking at Huang Suyu at the front of the image, Elder Hai stroked his beard and said.

"Huang Suyu is indeed not bad; he has now reached Foundation Establishment, and with his consummate sword technique, he can even contend with Foundation Establishment Middle Stage; if nothing unexpected happens, it should be him."

Hearing this, the Elder of Yujian Peak smiled proudly and laughed heartily, his expression unable to hide his appreciation for Huang Suyu.

"Oh? Elder Li pays so much attention to this child; could it be you have thoughts of taking him as a disciple?" Elder Hai said in surprise, glancing at Elder Li of Yujian Peak.

"This child is a rare good seedling of my Yujian Peak; when the trial ends later, if he doesn't mind, taking him under my door, I will surely impart all my knowledge."

Elder Li smiled faintly, not denying Elder Hai's words.

"Then this guy is lucky."

Elder Hai nodded; Huang Suyu's talent was indeed not bad.

"Wait, you all look quickly, at the two thousand plus layers... those two disciples, is that Lei Jingtong?"

Suddenly, the sharp-eyed Elder of Ba Dao Peak exclaimed, seeing his own disciple, he waved his hand to enlarge the image. Everyone looked over, all somewhat surprised.

"Indeed it is Lei Jingtong of Ba Dao Peak; I have an impression of this guy, Qi Refining Peak cultivation base, once relying on his superb blade technique to defeat a Foundation Establishment Cultivator; if not for his short time since entry, after he reaches Foundation Establishment, I fear even Gu Zhen, the First of Ba Dao Peak, would not be his match."

Elder Li's eyes showed surprise; Yujian Peak and Ba Dao Peak had always been closely connected, competing and helping each other; regarding Ba Dao Peak's genius disciples, the people of Yujian Peak often paid attention, after all friction was constant, and the struggle between blade and sword had existed since ancient times.

"The guy fighting him is not simple either, a Yushou Peak disciple? Isn't it Miao Wenlun?"

Everyone frowned and looked, looking at Yu Zhangsheng's figure among them, extremely surprised.

"It is him..."

"I also have an impression of this kid, Yu Zhangsheng, right? But I only knew his alchemy talent was unmatched; I didn't expect him to be like this in combat as well."

"Your Yushou Peak has gained a good seedling; nurture him well, and in the future Golden Core is within reach."

Hearing these words, among the elders Yun Hejing's eyes were bright, dressed in a green robe and plain skirt, on her loosely tied fallen-horse bun, besides two paired silver pearl flowers, nothing else, which further set off her snow-like skin, making her fresh and moving; at this moment looking at the image of Yu Zhangsheng, she smiled slightly, this smile was full of charm, even the autumn waters rippled for it.

"This little guy, growing so fast..."

Murmuring in her heart, her beautiful eyes flowed with autumn waves, revealing a trace of worry.

"This Yu Zhangsheng indeed surprises us, but after all it is Lei Jingtong; I estimate it won't be long before Yu Zhangsheng is defeated."

The other elders probably thought the same.

"Hmph," Yun Hejing coldly hummed and refuted, "Not necessarily; my Yushou Peak disciples are not bad either."

"Oh? Is that so?" Elder Li smiled, looked deeply at Yun Hejing, and laughed loudly: "It seems Elder Yun has great confidence in Yu Zhangsheng; since that is so, how about we make a bet?"

"A bet?" Yun Hejing pondered, her gaze flickering uncertainly, as if struggling and hesitating.

Elder Li was not in a hurry, smiling at her.

After a while, Yun Hejing gritted her teeth and nodded: "Fine, let's bet; since that's the case, I'll decide what to bet."

"Good, tell me what to bet."

Elder Li waved his big hand, laughing hehe.

"Let's bet..." Yun Hejing paused, thought for a moment, and said, "Bet on one opening opportunity of your Yujian Peak's Sword Washing Pool, plus one Foundation Establishment Pill, how about that?"

"This..." Elder Li hesitated.

This stake was not small; Yujian Peak's Sword Washing Pool was a rare Body Forging Holy Land of Wanxiang Sect, only once every ten years were five slots released, and none but extremely stunning geniuses of the sect could enter to forge their bodies once.

"Elder Yun has a good idea; it just so happens you've taken a fancy to the only Sword Washing Pool slot in my hand." Elder Li smiled, stroking his beard in thought.

This Sword Washing Pool, he had originally planned to give to Huang Suyu as a initiation gift if he successfully took Huang Suyu as a disciple... now using this as a bet...

"I don't know, what stake can Elder Yun produce?"

Elder Li looked up, not agreeing first, but intending to ask about the other side's chips; if the other side's stake satisfied him, it was not unacceptable.

(Chapter End)