[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory":3,"chapter-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-3":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Mystic Calling：Stone of Glory",{"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},1241759,1669,"Chapter 3: All in","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-3",3,"\u003Cp>Under the bright spotlight, the mountain of poker chips on the table had grown at an astonishing pace, now nearing a staggering $30 million. The sheer weight of the bet made the air in the room thick with tension, holding every spectator in breathless anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brief silence fell over the scene. Everyone was mentally calculating possible hands, trying to predict the outcome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the dealer revealed the turn card—9 of Spades.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere instantly ignited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This 9 opened up the possibility of a Full House, and even hinted at the terrifying potential of Four of a Kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the next round of betting commenced, the pot in the center of the table swelled into a towering stack, each chip gleaming under the lights, tempting greed like a siren's call.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Griffin took a deep breath, his fingers lightly brushing over his chips, the faint friction sound barely audible. His gaze was razor-sharp, locked onto Ethan across the table, searching for the slightest flicker of emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A slow, mocking smirk curled at Griffin's lips. His voice carried a taunting edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ethan, you haven't exactly been getting great hands tonight. You really planning to hold out until the river, just to get crushed by me in the end?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few low chuckles rippled through the crowd, the tension teetering between amusement and suspense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan's expression remained unreadable, his face calm and composed. Without hesitation, he pushed forward a neat stack of chips, his movements crisp and effortless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call if you want. If you're scared, just let the dealer flip the last card.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The casual remark landed like a silent slap across Griffin's pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Griffin let out a cold laugh, then suddenly stood up, dramatically sweeping his gaze across the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, folks. How about we make this a little more interesting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he shoved his entire stack of high-value chips into the pot. The crisp clatter of chips colliding against the table rang sharp and clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he wasn't done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the inner pocket of his suit, Griffin slowly pulled out an exquisite walnut box. The golden emblem ofGlory Lords Xgleamed under the dim lighting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the box with deliberate care, as if unveiling a sacred artifact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, nestled in a pure gold base, was a blood-red gemstone, its surface catching the light in a dazzling display.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Stone of Glory,\" Griffin's voice was low, steady, and brimming with confidence. \"The one and only limited-edition physical artifact, as seen on the news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room fell into an eerie silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two men in black suits and dark sunglasses instinctively pushed forward through the crowd, their movements tense, as if afraid to miss a single detail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spectators' expressions shifted from shock to disbelief, then erupted into a frenzy of murmurs and exclamations.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy shit... That's the Stone of Glory!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No way. He's actually betting that?! Is he insane?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait... does that mean he's the mysterious billionaire? I mean, he's not exactly my type, but for a night with him, I might reconsider. Wonder if he's any good in bed...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughter, whispers, and gasps intertwined, filling the air with a chaotic energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, just as quickly as the commotion had started, the room fell into a suffocating stillness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All eyes locked onto Ethan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few seconds passed before Ethan finally spoke, his voice calm and unhurried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Now you've got my attention.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint smirk played at his lips, and in his gray-green eyes, a glint of amusement flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But tell me, Griffin—are you sitting here tonight to hand me the Stone of Glory, or are you just here to show me how badly you're about to lose?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Griffin's smirk twisted into something darker.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh. You're cocky, Ethan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He leaned forward slightly, his tone dripping with provocation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've known for a while now—you're 'Specter,' the top-ranked player inGlory Lords X.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deliberate pause. Griffin let his words sink in, savoring the ripple of shock that spread through the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, his voice rose, laced with an almost obsessive fervor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But do you know what I think?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes gleamed with something dangerously close to madness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The strongest artifact belongs with the strongest account. If you lose, you hand over your account to me. The Stone of Glory and the Specter account—together, that's true power.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Griffin tilted his chin up, his expression the epitome of a gambler's arrogance. His gaze bore into Ethan, daring him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So? Show me if you've got the guts. If you call, I'll put the Stone of Glory on the line.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Holy shit! He's Specter?! The number one player in the entire game?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not just a gaming legend—this guy's ice-cold at the poker table too!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That account alone is worth hundreds of millions! Just the ID and title are priceless!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can't believe I'm seeing Specter in real life... and he's actually this good-looking? I'd spend a night with him in a heartbeat!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasps, murmurs, and frantic whispers filled the air. Some people sucked in sharp breaths, others exchanged stunned glances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, no one dared to underestimate the two men at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One was the undisputed top player ofGlory Lords X.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other was a mysterious billionaire willing to throw down a hundred-million-dollar artifact just for the thrill of the gamble.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethan listened to Griffin's challenge, his expression unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, slowly, his lips curled into a smirk—one that carried a hint of something deeper, something unreadable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since you're so eager...\" Ethan's voice was low, steady, and dangerously calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Let's make this interesting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, he pushed all his remaining chips into the center of the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp clatter of chips echoed through the silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I call. All in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",948,"2026-06-05T15:15:29.302Z",1,"novelbin.me","9ba4a5a563dfaee15086a93fb9a7ec10ba74dae8aa55b0697510f782bd61c961","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-4","mystic-calling-stone-of-glory-chapter-2",1138,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmystic-calling-stone-of-glory-cover.jpg"]