Chapter 172: Lu Changsheng

"Tap, tap..."

At this time, bursts of footsteps came from the door in the distance.

He saw a woman in purple leading a few people walking slowly toward Lu Changsheng, her face a bit worried.

The leader was precisely Qin Ruobing and Fang Qing's siblings.

The rest were mostly martial artists from the Qingning Prefecture Demon Suppression Office, belonging to Lu Changsheng's die-hard subordinates.

Lu Changsheng put down his wine glass calmly, watching the people coming quietly, without speaking.

"Changsheng, if you are not sure about tomorrow's battle, you can compete for second place..."

Qin Ruobing had some worry in her eyes.

The strength Ji Wenrui erupted with made even her feel terrified.

Three-tenths domain plus Yin-Yang unity brought too terrifying a boost.

No Heavenly Pride of this generation could probably match it.

If Lu Changsheng fought forcibly, he would probably be unable to even keep second place after getting hurt tomorrow; it would be better to settle for second best.

This was also the thought of most people who were close to Lu Changsheng.

"Is this the Marquis's meaning?"

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly and drank a cup of spiritual wine.

Wisps of warmth rose from his abdomen, making his spirit refreshed.

"Yes."

Qin Ruobing nodded silently.

She was also acting as a messenger, and she was also worried that Lu Changsheng would be too strong-willed, leading to difficulty in competing for second place with Ke Yanfeng later.

Everyone thought that with Lu Changsheng's strength, he still had a chance to defeat Ke Yanfeng.

Retreating tomorrow was the wise move.

Fang Qing and her brother and Wen Zhiyuan's group were also looking at Lu Changsheng with worried faces.

Everyone didn't speak; for a time, the field became a bit silent.

"Tomorrow I will fight Ji Wenrui."

Lu Changsheng's eyes turned solemn, his tone firm.

In his eyes, there was no precedent for surrendering without a fight.

Not to mention, he had just experienced a not-so-small epiphany, and his strength had increased greatly.

He was curious to see whether his four-tenths Slaughter Domain was stronger, or the opponent's three-tenths Yin-Yang Domain was fiercer.

Tomorrow's battle would reveal everything.

However, Lu Changsheng didn't explain his own strength.

Qin Ruobing and the others saw this and stopped trying to persuade him, having to sigh in their hearts.

Everyone thought Lu Changsheng's winning rate was extremely slim.

Afterward, the group turned and left with worried hearts.

Soon, the news about Lu Changsheng fighting spread instantly.

Countless martial artists in Yunzhou were also quite surprised; they didn't expect Lu Changsheng to have such "courage".

After seeing Ji Wenrui powerfully defeat Ke Yanfeng, daring to go on stage to fight was beyond everyone's expectations.

For a time, all the martial artists in Yunzhou began to discuss.

"Lu Changsheng will definitely lose tomorrow."

"Indeed, this Ji Wenrui is too terrifying; he is not someone this generation of Heavenly Prides can challenge."

"Hehe... I bet on Lu Changsheng winning, preparing for a small bet to win big."

A man smiled, with a gambler's mentality.

Everyone looked at the opponent as if he were a fool.

These people were not optimistic about Lu Changsheng's battle tomorrow.

Many gambling houses even opened bets, and the odds for Lu Changsheng versus Ji Wenrui reached an astonishing one to fifty.

Clearly, almost no one was optimistic that Lu Changsheng could win; only one person bought Lu Changsheng to win.

Even those Heavenly Prides thought so.

In a villa.

When Ke Yanfeng received the news, he was stunned.

"Truly overestimating oneself; it seems I am firmly in second place."

Lu Changsheng would definitely be injured tomorrow and would definitely not be his opponent then.

However, he was quite impressed by Lu Changsheng's sharpness.

……

Noon.

In a gorgeous main hall.

Qin Ruobing walked slowly to Qin Chaoyang, her face quite solemn.

"Lu Changsheng has decided to fight Ji Wenrui."

"Sigh, I had already guessed this."

Qin Chaoyang smiled lightly and didn't care.

"His Dao does not allow him to retreat."

Qin Ruobing had a look of worry: "Didn't Father say Lu Changsheng is walking the invincible path? If he is defeated, wouldn't it turn into a bubble? If he leaves an obsession..."

"This is his decision; neither you nor I can stop it."

Qin Chaoyang's eyes were deep.

The invincible path is a lonely path; only one person can succeed in this generation, growing all the way into a heaven-defying existence.

Other martial path Heavenly Prides are just foils.

As the saying goes, there are gains and losses.

This is the price of the invincible path.

Since Ji Wenrui also wants to step on the shoulders of all Heavenly Prides to step onto the invincible path, the two must have a battle.

No one can stop it.

"You are a bit wrong; why are you so nervous?"

Qin Chaoyang glanced at his daughter lightly, his eyes extremely sharp, as if to pierce through the human heart.

"I... no..."

Qin Ruobing's face was covered in a blush, looking stuttering.

"Lu Changsheng is your sister's husband; you had better not have any crooked ideas."

Qin Chaoyang spoke lightly, pointing it out directly to the opponent.

Clearly, he wanted to completely block some of Qin Ruobing's thoughts.

His Qin Chaoyang's legitimate daughter could not be a concubine.

The entire Great Zhou Dynasty has a monogamous system; others are all concubines, without any status to speak of; concubines can even be used to entertain friends.

If the Marquis's legitimate daughter ran off to be a concubine, wouldn't that make countless people laugh? He couldn't afford to lose that face.

Qin Ruobing heard this, and her face turned white; she didn't expect the two to develop so quickly.

Suddenly, she felt a trace of loss in her heart.

Afterward, she lowered her head and retreated silently.

……

Night fell, and the entire Yunzhou City fell into darkness.

In a brightly lit hall.

Luo Tianxiang sat upright on a chair, a coldness appearing on his face.

In front of him, a man in black was kneeling.

"You mean Ji Wenrui had no intention of seeing you at all and drove you out directly? Did you report my name?"

Luo Tianxiang's tone was extremely cold.

He sent someone to contact Ji Wenrui; one was to recruit, and the second was to let the opponent fight with full force in tomorrow's battle.

In his view, Lu Changsheng was definitely not Ji Wenrui's opponent.

As long as Ji Wenrui didn't hold back, he would definitely be able to seriously injure Lu Changsheng.

He didn't expect this person to not give him face at all; he was simply looking for death.

"The subordinate has already explained."

The man trembled under Luo Tianxiang's aura.

A murderous intent flashed in Luo Tianxiang's eyes, then he waved his hand: "You go down first."

Then, the man stood up and walked out of the hall quickly.

……

In a dark room.

Ji Wenrui sat on the ground; with every breath, his aura was condensing slowly.

He always felt Lu Changsheng wasn't that simple; after returning to the room, he had been adjusting his state.

For tomorrow's battle, he must go all out.

As for the person sent by Luo Tianxiang, he had long been ignored.

An ordinary master wanting to recruit him was simply wishful thinking.

He had stepped into the master realm for at most a few years; he could beat dozens of people like Luo Tianxiang.

Naturally, he wouldn't give the opponent any face.

Regarding the battle with Lu Changsheng, he didn't hope to mix in any personal grudges.

It was just the purest martial path dispute.

This was also the mutual appreciation of two invincible Heavenly Prides.

……

The next day, early morning.

The morning sun was rising, and the warm sunlight scattered throughout Yunzhou City.

Early in the morning, the entire central square was full of figures.

And every moment, a large number of martial artists arrived; some even stood on the roofs on the outskirts.

Everyone was extremely looking forward to today's battle.

As time passed.

Many Heavenly Prides and Qin Chaoyang and others also entered the venue one after another.

The field became increasingly lively, and noisy sounds resounded throughout the field. "Whoosh..."

At this time, between the clouds in the distance, a gray figure flew toward the arena.

The speed was so fast, it was like a thunderbolt; even sonic booms came from the void.

Wherever he passed, mist surged, leaving a long passage.

The person coming was precisely Ji Wenrui.

After a few breaths, he landed steadily in the center of the arena.

He stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the front, his face full of confidence.

His whole person radiated a powerful aura.

It made the crowd off-stage feel their bodies tighten, their faces solemn.

With Ji Wenrui's arrival, the conversation on the square became increasingly heated.

The group was waiting quietly for Lu Changsheng.

Time passed slowly.

Lu Changsheng still didn't appear.

Everyone had some doubts on their faces and began to discuss.

"Could the opponent be avoiding the battle?"

"There is this possibility, but the time hasn't arrived yet..."

"Lu Changsheng probably changed his mind temporarily and is going to concede."

Many people began to guess secretly.

At the same time, their faces were full of loss; some people came from far away just to witness Ji Wenrui's strength.

They didn't expect Lu Changsheng to retreat.

Even Qin Ruobing and the others showed surprise on their faces.

They thought Lu Changsheng had changed his mind.

The group suddenly felt relieved; they clearly agreed with Lu Changsheng's move to reserve strength to deal with the next round.

Just as everyone was discussing.

A movement suddenly came from the distance.

"Clatter, clatter..."

Countless martial artists suddenly gave way, and a white-clothed noble young master was walking slowly toward the front with his hands behind his back.

The person coming was Lu Changsheng.

He was in a white robe, his long hair draped over his shoulders, fluttering in the breeze, appearing extremely free and easy.

A powerful aura emerged from his body, making people not dare to underestimate him.

"It's Lu Changsheng; he finally came."

Everyone turned their heads, staring fixedly at Lu Changsheng.

They all wanted to know what was different about this legendary top Heavenly Pride.

Some powerhouses from outside, the moment they saw Lu Changsheng, their faces turned solemn.

"This person has such a strong aura; he is indeed a powerhouse who can fight Ji Wenrui; he is definitely not an ordinary person."

Everyone valued him extremely highly.

"Tap, tap, tap..."

Lu Changsheng's footsteps were unhurried, as if every step were stepping on everyone's hearts.

It also seemed to contain a Dao rhyme.

This was because he had just experienced an epiphany and still had a trace of divine charm that hadn't completely dissipated.

It added a few more points of momentum to him.

The large group of martial artists nearby didn't dare to look directly into Lu Changsheng's eyes and lowered their heads one after another.

Not long after.

Lu Changsheng didn't go on stage directly; instead, he walked to a wooden table.

"I heard you set up a gambling game? I bet one thousand Source Crystals on myself to win."

Lu Changsheng's face was as calm as water.

While speaking, he took out a piece of white paper and picked up the brush on the table to write the three big characters "Lu Changsheng".

He wanted to bet one thousand Source Crystals with these three characters, and no one dared to renege on his debt.

The old man in green by the table smiled awkwardly: "Lord Lu, this... the bet is too big; we dare not accept it..."

According to the odds, if Lu Changsheng luckily won, they couldn't afford to pay at all.

So he had to politely decline.

He also felt some regret in his heart; almost no one was optimistic about Lu Changsheng winning.

This was equivalent to coming to send them spiritual items.

"How much can be bet at most?"

Lu Changsheng's eyes flickered slightly, his face unchanged.

"One hundred Source Crystals."

The old man said quickly, as if afraid Lu Changsheng would go back on his word.

"Good, I will bet one hundred."

Lu Changsheng said nonchalantly.

In his view, he would definitely win this battle; this was also a not-so-small gain, so he naturally wouldn't miss it.

"I will register for you, Lord."

The old man wrote on the rice paper quickly.

He wasn't afraid of Lu Changsheng going back on his word; the weight of these three characters was more than one hundred Source Crystals.

Many martial artists nearby also looked at Lu Changsheng with surprise.

Betting on himself to win—this kind of operation directly stunned everyone.

Just looking at the odds, Lu Changsheng had almost no possibility of winning; he was clearly sending spiritual items to the gambling house.

This kind of behavior was not very wise.

At this time, Qin Ruobing and many Qingning Prefecture martial artists walked up one after another.

"I also bet one piece, betting Lord Lu wins."

Some people placed crystals on the table; this was their greatest support for Lu Changsheng.

Although they knew they would lose, they wouldn't retreat.

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly and didn't stop them.

Soon everyone would know how wise their choice was at this moment.

Afterward, Lu Changsheng leaped and flew toward the arena.

The wild wind billowed his robe, making a whistling sound.

In the blink of an eye, he landed steadily on the arena.

"I want to see what confidence you have?"

Regarding Lu Changsheng's behavior just now, Ji Wenrui was also quite curious.

A top Heavenly Pride wouldn't go crazy.

It could only be that Lu Changsheng had absolute confidence to defeat him.

This made him look forward to it even more.

Lu Changsheng smiled faintly and didn't speak.

For a time, the two stared at each other, and the atmosphere on the field was very oppressive.

A thick smell of gunpowder permeated the entire field.

"Boom, boom, boom..."

Ji Wenrui struck first.

He erupted his Innate Qi with full force, and the Yin-Yang domain also spread instantly.

Firmly covering the entire arena.

A suffocating pressure permeated the entire field.

Lu Changsheng saw this and was not to be outdone, divine light blooming in his eyes.

His Innate Qi erupted suddenly.

"Whoosh..."

The field instantly appeared with infinite blood color, like a sea of blood.

In the sea of blood, there were countless skeletal knights struggling to climb up, extremely fierce, as if to tear everything apart.

In an instant, the Slaughter Domain completely covered Ji Wenrui's Yin-Yang domain.

The opponent's great sun and moonlight were all submerged by the blood color, no longer having their previous momentum.

"This is a four-tenths Slaughter Domain?"

Ji Wenrui looked as if he had seen a ghost, full of shock.

"You have been hiding your strength?"

He felt as if he were in a quagmire, quite uncomfortable.

If it weren't for his own Yin-Yang unity, he probably wouldn't have been able to resist.

At this moment, he could only barely support it.

He didn't expect Lu Changsheng to hide so deeply; he had always thought the opponent had at most a three-tenths domain.

You must know that domain power becomes harder to cultivate the higher it goes.

Not to mention a top-tier domain like slaughter.

Generally speaking, like Five Elements, Yin-Yang, Slaughter, Destruction, and Vitality are all top-tier domains.

Cultivation is much harder than some ordinary rain, water, grass, and wood.

Lu Changsheng being able to cultivate the Slaughter Domain to four tenths in a short time was simply perverted to the extreme.

"What is going on?"

The crowd nearby was all full of shock, their eyes full of disbelief.

Seeing Ji Wenrui's domain being suppressed in all directions was beyond everyone's expectations.

Even Qin Ruobing and Fang Qing's siblings and others had expressions of dreaming.

They were all stunned.

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 173 =====