[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-thanks-to-my-unlimited-investment-am-admired-b":3,"chapter-i-thanks-to-my-unlimited-investment-am-admired-b-i-thanks-to-my-unlimited-investment-am-admired-b-chapter-85":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I, Thanks To My Unlimited Investment, Am Admired By Every Races",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1826871,2429,"Chapter 85: Care for a Gamble?","i-thanks-to-my-unlimited-investment-am-admired-b-chapter-85",85,"\u003Cp>Li Xun swept his spiritual sense over the two storage rings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They contained a good variety of items—spirit stones, pills, weapons, rare materials—everything one might expect. Although the quality wasn’t particularly high, the sheer quantity made up for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, Zheng Chuan was a prominent figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the leader of the Xuanyin Sect’s delegation, it was evident that his position within the sect wasn’t low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the Cloud Piercer Shuttle and the two high-grade magical treasures from Ning Cheng, Li Xun merely glanced at them before putting them away. While the three items were decent, they were somewhat redundant for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He figured he could sell them later or invest them to someone to gain something better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who would’ve thought,\" Li Xun sighed, \"there’s a method even easier than killing and looting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In hindsight, why hadn’t he considered gambling with others before?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Li Xun—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Chuan’s face darkened, almost dripping with anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, his heart bled. With this single gamble, he had lost his entire fortune. He was now as broke as could be.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Ning Cheng’s expression also grew tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He held no goodwill toward Li Xun, but his irritation toward Zheng Chuan was even greater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If not for Zheng Chuan’s encouragement, why would he have sacrificed two high-grade magical treasures?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You did this on purpose, didn’t you? You knew Ye Han had cultivated a powerful body-refinement technique and deliberately tricked me into this bet, didn’t you?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Chuan’s voice trembled with rage, his tone bordering on hysteria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, during Ye Han’s final attack, the dazzling golden light emanating from him made it clear to everyone that his body-refinement technique was extraordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not only that, but Ye Han had cultivated the technique to near total completion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this hidden trump card, ordinary Spirit Meridian Realm cultivators wouldn’t even be able to break through his defenses!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you trying to go back on your word?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xun raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, an overwhelming and all-encompassing pressure filled the air, sending waves of fear through everyone present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was a peerless power, like an ancient god-king descending, impossible to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zheng Chuan bore the brunt of it, and it felt as if two mountains were pressing down on his shoulders. With a loud thud, he was forced to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Centered around Zheng Chuan, cracks spread across the viewing platform, as though it might shatter at any moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hiss—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps erupted among the onlookers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the first time Li Xun revealed his aura in front of the crowd. Even just the tip of the iceberg was enough to utterly suppress Zheng Chuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And yet, the two of them were only one minor realm apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xun was at the mid-stage of the Profound Elixir Realm, while Zheng Chuan was at the early stage. This small difference seemed like an insurmountable chasm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with Li Xun, Zheng Chuan appeared as weak as a child, completely incapable of resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this was just his oppressive aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Li Xun had truly attacked, Zheng Chuan likely wouldn’t even last a single move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What incredible power!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ning Cheng was deeply shaken. His hand unconsciously touched the spirit beast bag on his waist, his wariness of Li Xun intensifying further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Previously, he had only regarded Li Xun as a rival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Li Xun had become a mortal enemy in his eyes. To defeat him, Ning Cheng realized he might have to reveal all his hidden cards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nephew Li, give him a little lesson and let it end there.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Zheng Chuan was on the verge of collapse under the pressure, a calm and ethereal voice reached Li Xun’s ears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This voice was very familiar—it was Elder Xie’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing it, Li Xun turned his head and looked toward another viewing platform not far away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, a dozen elders sat upright, their attention no longer on the battles below but instead focused on Li Xun’s platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the elders, seated in the center, was a middle-aged man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wore a moon-white robe, untainted by dust. His black hair fluttered lightly, and his deep eyes shone like an ocean, exuding an extraordinary aura. Observing Li Xun’s every move, a faint smile of admiration appeared on his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man was none other than the Northern King of the Great Zhou Empire!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the weight of everyone’s gaze, Li Xun gradually withdrew his oppressive aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Zheng Chuan collapsed onto the ground in a pitiful state, his entire body drenched in sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes were wide, and he panted heavily, the terror in his gaze unmistakable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So this is Li Xun’s power?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could hardly believe it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Xun acted, Zheng Chuan had never imagined the gap between them could be so immense—so vast that it was utterly despairing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silently, Zheng Chuan got up from the ground, said nothing, and refrained from any further provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Earlier, his recklessness stemmed from ignorance and Li Xun’s tendency to keep a low profile. With his Xuanyin Sect as his backing, Zheng Chuan had felt emboldened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things were different now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Xun had demonstrated his power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Zheng Chuan were foolish enough to provoke him again, once they entered the Phoenix Origin Secret Realm, Li Xun’s fate might remain uncertain—but Zheng Chuan’s would be sealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Zheng Chuan slumped back into his seat, defeated, many people glanced at him in astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Zheng Chuan suddenly turned over a new leaf?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or... was he simply scared out of his wits by Li Xun’s overwhelming might?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To most, the latter seemed far more plausible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This wasn’t hard to understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Li Xun unleashed his aura earlier, he didn’t just suppress Zheng Chuan—many others felt their hearts tremble as well. They were relieved Li Xun hadn’t targeted them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Otherwise, their outcomes might not have been much better than Zheng Chuan’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After this spectacle, the viewing platform quieted down significantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone’s focus shifted back to the battle arena below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With thousands of competitors fighting simultaneously, many dark horses emerged. But if one had to pick the darkest horse of them all, it would undoubtedly be Ye Han.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Time and again, he shattered everyone’s expectations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Initially deemed likely to be eliminated in the first round, Ye Han stunned everyone by advancing to the semifinals. Many were left speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, no one dared to underestimate him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though only at the late stage of the Qi Condensation Realm, Ye Han could unleash power comparable to a mid-to-late-stage Spirit Meridian Realm cultivator. Even those at the peak of the Spirit Meridian Realm faced a real chance of losing to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Profound Sun Sect has produced two prodigies this year,\" murmured the Northern King.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was soft, but the elders from various sects around him all heard it clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some were deep in thought, others looked grave, and a few couldn’t hide their envy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only exception was Elder Xie. His aged face radiated pride and joy, his expression as bright as a blooming chrysanthemum. Since the competition began, his smile hadn’t faded for even a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With another round of battles concluded, the finalists were decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, Ye Han and a disciple of the Beast Taming Sect advanced to the finals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment the two stepped onto the stage, they drew countless pairs of eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was widely considered the favorite to win the championship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was the biggest dark horse of the year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their showdown was bound to be a clash of titans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding to the tension was the friction between the Profound Sun Sect and the Beast Taming Sect before the competition, which cast a shadow of intensity over the upcoming battle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Daoist Ning,\" Li Xun suddenly spoke, seated calmly on the viewing platform. \"I happen to have a high-grade flying magical treasure, the Cloud Piercer Shuttle. 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