Chapter 677: Level 3 Battleship

"What conditions are required to meet the City Lord?" he asked directly.

"The City Lord of this Yi Cheng in the Xinghuo Domain is named Tuoba Qi. He built a martial arena. He will only see someone personally if they can claim fifty consecutive wins in the arena," Du Yan explained to Ye Liuyun.

"Tuoba Qi? What cultivation realm is he at?" Ye Liuyun interjected.

"At least he's a Zun-level strongman; you shouldn't think you can solve it with force!" Du Yan instantly understood Ye Liuyun's thought.

When he can act directly, Ye Liuyun is straightforward and too lazy to beat around the bush.

"This is the Yi Cheng's primary source of revenue, so the Tuoba City Lord values it greatly. To spur Martial Cultivators into the arena, he not only offers generous rewards, but also promises a concession to any Martial Cultivator who can achieve fifty consecutive victories."

Du Yan said this, then paused, smiling brightly at Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun laughed and replied, "If I can win fifty matches in a row, can I ask him to activate a Teleportation Array for us?"

"Exactly!" Du Yan nodded in confirmation.

"But..."

He added, "It's been many years since any Martial Cultivator has achieved fifty consecutive wins!"

"Is there a realm restriction?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"The upper and lower limits differ by no more than Two Levels; all can fight!" Du Yan said with a smile.

"Then I'll give it a try!" Ye Liuyun, hearing it's only Two Levels, thought he could try without issue.

Du Yan smiled, "I knew you'd try. But don't underestimate these Martial Cultivators! Martial Cultivators from other domains also come here to earn money. Some disciples from major Sects can even fight across realms. Their strength won't be inferior to yours."

"That's even better; I'm even more eager to try!" Ye Liuyun became more excited upon hearing that.

Only by sparring with equally strong opponents can he improve faster.

Du Yan burst out laughing this time, "Ha ha, it's not that easy! In those fifty battles, the longest break between them is only one hour. No one can endure that! Just go win some rewards."

Li Sanniang giggled along, and even the usually stern Bojiao's mouth twitched upward.

It seemed Du Yan and the others were teasing him. No one believed he could endure fifty battles in a row.

They all knew Ye Liuyun was strong. But if all fifty battles are against strong opponents, his True Essence would surely be insufficient.

Ye Liuyun immediately thought, "It seems most people fail because they lack enough True Essence! That's exactly my advantage. I have two Yuan Pills!"

So he said firmly, "Then I'll give it a try too!"

Du Yan nodded, "It's fine to try and win some prize money, but don't be stubborn and force yourself! The arena forbids the use of Kuailei. Moreover, it's regardless of life or death. Don't throw yourself onto the stage!"

"Don't worry, I know my limits!" Ye Liuyun promised.

If he truly can't endure, he wouldn't risk his life by forcing it.

They walked along, chatting about the arena.

The others just wandered around watching the excitement.

Especially Lei Ming, who never lets a tasty treat pass her by. Along the way, she bought and ate as she went.

Others who were here for the first time also saw such a vast city for the first time.

The population here is also large. Even in this huge area, the streets are constantly bustling.

"Why are there so many people here?" Ye Liuyun wondered after seeing it.

"This place is essentially a city. Many people live here year-round. Some were even born here."

"Private combat is prohibited here, so security is excellent. Even ordinary people without cultivation are very safe living here. Daily necessities are all available, so many settle here after arriving."

"Many outsiders come for business or to evade pursuers, gradually developing this place."

"I see! It seems the Tuoba City Lord manages things quite well!"

Ye Liuyun thought that in such a prosperous city, the City Lord's contribution is indispensable.

"Indeed, the Tuoba City Lord provides everyone with a relatively fair and safe environment."

Du Yan also agreed with Ye Liuyun's statement.

"However, the competition here is weak. Some people born here have given up cultivation. It's fine if they stay here their whole lives, but once they leave, they become useless!"

"Hmm, that's true. One should never abandon cultivation at any time; otherwise, progress becomes impossible." Ye Liuyun hadn't expected Du Yan to notice these issues.

He felt that following Du Yan truly broadened his insight.

They wandered through the city for about half a day, and Du Yan led them to a shop selling Warships.

As they were about to enter the shop, someone greeted them.

"Gentlemen, are you looking to buy a ship? Our shop is the largest ship seller in Yi Cheng. We have all types of vessels, and the prices are cheap. Shall I take you gentlemen to have a look?"

A refined middle-aged merchant said politely to them.

"No need, we're not buying a ship, just visiting friends!"

Du Yan rejected the middle-aged merchant and shouted toward the opposite shipyard, "Wu Laoda, people are coming to your doorstep to steal business, aren't you going to do something about it?"

Upon his shout, the middle-aged merchant felt embarrassed and slipped away quickly.

From inside the shipyard, a shabby middle-aged man emerged, muttering curses, hammer in hand, and rushed out.

"Damn it, couldn't keep an eye on it, and they ran to my doorstep to steal business!"

He looked around but saw no one.

"Lao Jiǔgui, is your wound healed? I thought I'd never see you again!"

He waved at Du Yan, inviting them inside.

"I'm doing fine; even if you die, I won't die! How's business?" Du Yan also chatted with him.

"Same as always! I barely get a few discerning customers a year!" Wu Laoda tossed the hammer aside, grabbed a jar of wine, and tossed it to Du Yan.

"Why did you come to see me? To buy a ship?" he asked directly.

"Of course, if I'm not buying a ship, what else could I be doing?" Du Yan retorted.

"Tell me, what kind of ship?" Wu Laoda, who also seemed to dislike beating around the bush, asked.

"Two Level 3 Battleships, fast and sturdy. Also prepare a set of essential components for me."

The Black Shark Warship, in fact, doesn't even qualify for a grade; the Yingjie Bandit Group's warships are, in fact, only fifth‑grade warships.

And those generally called Warships are at least third‑grade; the rest, insiders simply call warships.