Chapter 498: This Kid Is Truly Brave

Upon hearing Feng Yichen's words, Wang Jianqiang's expression changed drastically, "Senior, Wang values his reputation above all else in this life and has never dared to do anything that would damage it. Why must you force me so relentlessly?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Feng Yichen felt a surge of joy in his heart.

His previous words were, in fact, mostly intended to intimidate Wang Jianqiang.

Great Wilderness Immortal Palace Students indeed despise those who are cowardly and fear death, and they fear even more that such students would go out and embarrass the entire Immortal Palace.

But everyone is very busy; who would have the leisure to meddle in such matters?

At most, they would just mock them a few times upon meeting.

He had correctly gauged that Wang Jianqiang was still a New Student and did not have a thorough understanding of the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace students.

He wanted to bluff him.

If the other party were as stubborn and thick-skinned as Mu Lingxi, he would have no way to deal with it.

But he had not expected this move to strike exactly at the other party's weak point!

Values reputation?

Let's see how you refuse now!

Thinking of this, Feng Yichen looked at Wang Jianqiang, a flash of triumph in his eyes, "Wang Jianqiang, do you agree, or do you not agree?"

"I might as well tell you, I have already used an Image Recording Stone to record the entire content of our conversation. If you are cowardly and back down, I will immediately spread this video and ruin your reputation!"

Wang Jianqiang's expression shifted, appearing as if he had been intimidated, yet he remained somewhat hesitant.

After his expression flickered for a moment, he looked at Feng Yichen and gritted his teeth, "I am only a New Student. If I go to the Life and Death Arena with you, I will surely die without a chance."

"Although I value my reputation, I am not a fool."

Feng Yichen frowned.

Not falling for it?

Just as he felt a sense of regret in his heart, Wang Jianqiang's voice came again, "I can agree to go to the Life and Death Arena with you, but it cannot be me going up myself."

Feng Yichen's expression stirred, "What do you mean?"

Wang Jianqiang wore a cautious look and gritted his teeth, "I know some Old Students in the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace. I can find one of these Old Students to go to the Life and Death Arena with you."

"However, the person I find is only a substitute; the one truly gambling with life and death is still me."

"If the person I find loses to you, it counts as my loss, and my life and death will be yours to dispose of."

"If the person I find wins, your life and death will be mine to dispose of."

"If you agree, I will gamble my life and death with you; if you do not agree, then this matter is dropped."

"It is not that Wang fears death, but that Wang is not a fool. How could I go to the Life and Death Arena myself to seek death?"

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Feng Yichen's heart stirred.

A New Student, how many Old Students could he possibly know?

Even if he knew some, they would certainly not be very strong.

I'm afraid that upon seeing me, they wouldn't even have the courage to step onto the arena, right?

However, although he thought this way, out of caution, he did not agree immediately.

After pondering for a moment, he said, "I can let you find a substitute, but correspondingly, I should also get the chance to find a substitute; only then would it be fair."

Upon hearing this, Wang Jianqiang's expression changed, "No, you are an Old Student; your connections are definitely broader than mine, and the people you know are stronger."

Feng Yichen sneered, "Heh, in the end, it's still cowardice. Then just wait to become famous."

Wang Jianqiang's face turned a mix of green and white, and finally, he gritted his teeth in resignation, "Fine, I agree."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang agree, Feng Yichen was overjoyed, "Since that is the case, let us go to the Life and Death Arena now."

Wang Jianqiang frowned, his face full of vigilance as he said, "Wasn't it agreed that I could find a substitute? Let me find the substitute first, and then we can go together."

Feng Yichen was terrified that Wang Jianqiang would realize the situation and go back on his word, so how could he be willing to wait?

"Are you worried that I will forcibly drag you to the Life and Death Arena? There is no need for that."

"If you are not at ease, you can state our gambling terms when we see the Instructor who manages the Life and Death Arena."

Hearing this, the hesitation on Wang Jianqiang's face dissipated somewhat.

After hesitating for a moment, he nodded, "Fine."

Feng Yichen felt a surge of joy, but on the surface, he remained calm, "Since that is the case, then let's go."

Wang Jianqiang thought for a moment, took out a mask, and put it on his face.

Feng Yichen raised an eyebrow upon seeing this.

This mask not only blocked people's vision but could actually change one's aura.

He clearly perceived that after putting on this mask, Wang Jianqiang's aura became unfamiliar.

He frowned, because he was eager to rush to the Life and Death Arena.

He did not think much more and took Wang Jianqiang, flying toward the direction of the Life and Death Arena.

Along the way.

He discovered that the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace had become much livelier than on ordinary days.

On ordinary days.

Although there are many Great Wilderness Immortal Palace Students, they are either in seclusion cultivating, entering a Secret Realm, or have left the Immortal Palace to complete missions...

Very few people wander around inside the Immortal Palace.

But today, he discovered that many students were gathered in groups of three or five, seemingly discussing something?

After paying close attention for a while.

He discovered that these people were all discussing one topic.

Wang Jianqiang?

The genius Alchemist who can refine Perfect Pills?

Turning the tide of battle on the Outer Realm Battlefield by relying on Pills?

……

To think such a Pill Dao Prodigy has appeared within the Great Wilderness Immortal Palace!

After learning this news.

Feng Yichen could not help but feel a bit excited, and his heart immediately became active.

Such a prodigy must be befriended if the opportunity arises.

If one could establish even a slight connection, the benefits would surely be endless!

Not long after.

The two arrived before a massive Stone Stele.

On the Stone Stele, the three large characters "Life and Death Arena" were carved with dragon-flying and phoenix-dancing strokes.

At the top of the Stone Stele.

A middle-aged man sat cross-legged.

Feng Yichen looked toward the middle-aged man and said loudly, "Instructor, we wish to open the Life and Death Arena."

Hearing Feng Yichen's words, the middle-aged man atop the Stone Stele slowly opened his slightly closed eyes.

The next moment.

The middle-aged man suddenly flashed and appeared before the two.

His gaze swept over Feng Yichen, then landed on Wang Jianqiang, his expression shifting.

The Magic Mask on Wang Jianqiang's face was obtained from the Wenxian City treasury; it had only one function, which was to block sight, and it could only block the gaze of Cultivators up to the Spirit Transformation Stage.

As for the changes in his aura, that was not the effect of the mask, but the ability of the Thousand Faces Divine Ability.

And the Thousand Faces Divine Ability could currently only deceive Cultivators no more than one major realm above him.

Yet the middle-aged man was an Integration Mid-Stage Cultivator.

He saw through his identity at a single glance.

However, the middle-aged man merely smiled at him without exposing his identity, his gaze turning back to Feng Yichen calmly, "You want to fight a Life and Death Arena match against him?"

"That's right." Feng Yichen nodded.

The middle-aged man frowned and looked at Wang Jianqiang, "The Life and Death Arena can only be opened if both parties are willing; if you are unwilling, the Life and Death Arena cannot be opened."

"No one can force you to enter the Life and Death Arena."

Hearing the middle-aged man's words, Feng Yichen felt a surge of anxiety.

The words of this Instructor in charge of the Life and Death Arena were far too obviously biased.

He was clearly reminding the other party.

If this were said and the other party realized it and backed out, what would he do?

A flash of urgency crossed his face, and before Wang Jianqiang could speak, he immediately said, "Instructor, our life-and-death struggle is not a direct fight on the stage, but a wager we have set."

"Both parties can choose to go on stage voluntarily, or they can find someone to fight on their behalf."

"We will determine who lives and who dies between us based on the outcome of the arena battle."

Hearing Feng Yichen's words, the middle-aged man was stunned, a strange look flashing in his eyes.

Finding someone to fight on their behalf?

If the two were to fight directly on the arena stage.

Wang Jianqiang was only a Fifth-Order Will Stage Cultivator and an Alchemist not skilled in combat.

He was likely not his opponent.

But when it came to the ability to call for help...

Who could compare to an Alchemist?

Especially Wang Jianqiang, who could refine Perfect Pills; his ability to call for help was terrifying.

If it weren't for the fact that Instructors cannot interfere in the affairs of students.

He would have been tempted to lend a hand himself.

Wang Jianqiang's current Pill Dao attainments might not yet be able to help a Cultivator of his level, but what about in the future?

He did not mind making a small investment.

Moreover, he was certainly not the only Instructor with the same thought!

To actually dare to compete with Wang Jianqiang in calling for help?

This kid is truly brave!