Chapter 696: Chapter 695: Duann Yu
Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion.
It was founded by Duann Tianya, a peak powerhouse at Emperor Realm Perfection. Among the ten super-factions in the Azure Sky Sea, Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion ranked among the top three.
Jiang Chen’s group entered Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion.
People were coming and going everywhere; it was a bustling scene.
They had just passed a brothel where stunningly beautiful young women struck seductive poses on the upper floors, making one’s blood boil.
The Black Emperor grinned. “Boss, can I take Little White and wander around?”
Jiang Chen shot him a look. “Don’t think I don’t know what you’re up to. You’d better behave yourself for now!”
The Black Emperor’s head drooped, and he cast a longing glance back at the brothel.
Gai Shi asked with great interest, “Little Black, I’ve always wondered… when humans visit a brothel, they have some ‘business’ to attend to. But you’re a damn Demon Beast. How do you have fun in a brothel?”
The Black Emperor rolled his eyes and snapped, “I use my fingers to dig, are you satisfied now?”
Gai Shi: “…”
Jiang Chen: “…”
The Little Dragon Maiden looked at Jiang Chen with a curious expression and asked innocently, “Big Brother, what does Brother Black Emperor mean by ‘digging’ with his fingers?”
“…Kids shouldn’t ask about such things!”
Jiang Chen tapped her delicate nose, then shot the Black Emperor a harsh glare. The Black Emperor sulked and flopped down on Little White’s head.
Xiaoyou, who was riding Little White, giggled.
Before leaving the inn, Jiang Chen had sent a message to Axiu and Luu Fei. Axiu was waiting for them near the entrance of Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion. After the group met up, Axiu was a little curious about the sudden increase in people around Jiang Chen but didn’t ask. He just smiled and said, “Boss Jiang, the captain is fighting in the Martial Arts Arena. He asked me to wait for you here!”
“Luu Fei is fighting? He really is crazy,” Jiang Chen said with a laugh.
Gai Shi also said excitedly, “There’s a fight? Quick, quick, take us to see!”
They quickly arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.
Along the way, Axiu had explained that the Martial Arts Arena in Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion was divided into four levels: Celestial, Earth, Profound, and Yellow. The highest, Celestial Level, was for duels between Emperor Realm Powerhouses. Earth Level was for Human Emperor Realm experts, Profound Level for the Human King Realm, and Yellow Level was the fighting ground for Union Palace Realm Martial Artists.
The fights in the Martial Arts Arena were divided into two types: Civil Duels and Combat Duels.
A Civil Duel was a match where blows were stopped before causing serious harm.
A Combat Duel, however, was a battle to the death!
The most popular events in the Martial Arts Arena were the Combat Duels; nearly every single one was packed. Spectators could also place bets on the fights. Some became rich overnight, while others lost so much they jumped into the sea…
“The captain is fighting in the Earth-level Martial Arts Arena. He said he felt a breakthrough coming on today, so he chose a Combat Duel, hoping to break through his realm on the edge of life and death!” Axiu explained.
Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows. ‘It seems the previous incident really did give Luu Fei a huge stimulus.’
To avoid attracting attention, the group chose a private viewing room.
In the Martial Arts Arena.
Luu Fei was being consistently suppressed by his opponent. His cultivation had reached the Peak of Human Emperor Realm Third Stage, while his opponent was a master at the Human Emperor Realm Fifth Stage, two Small Realms of combat power above him.
Axiu looked nervous. “This is bad. The captain is at a disadvantage, getting suppressed at every turn…”
Jiang Chen smiled. “It’s fine. He’s about to break through!”
“Huh?”
Axiu was stunned.
Almost at the same time.
In the Martial Arts Arena, Luu Fei let out a burst of laughter. “Hahaha, I’m finally breaking through!”
BOOM!
A terrifying aura erupted from him as Luu Fei’s cultivation surged, reaching the Human Emperor Realm Fourth Stage. With this breakthrough, Luu Fei’s combat power skyrocketed. He launched a desperate counterattack, and after several dozen more rounds, Luu Fei finally succeeded in defeating his opponent, cutting him down under his resentful gaze!
“ROAR!”
Luu Fei ripped off his shirt, revealing a body of powerful muscles and a network of scars.
These were the medals he had earned recently in the Martial Arts Arena!
“A desperate comeback!”
“Hahaha, what an upset! I bet a hundred thousand Middle-Grade Spirit Crystals on him! I’m rich!”
“Lord Fei is awesome…”
A roar of excitement echoed through the Martial Arts Arena.
Gai Shi was eager to try. “Holy shit, I think I’m falling in love with this place!”
“This is indeed a good place to hone one’s Combat Skills!”
Jiang Chen nodded.
Powerhouses are forged through tempering, and few places offered as many opponents of the same level to sharpen oneself against as the Martial Arts Arena.
Before long, Luu Fei arrived at the private room. He smiled at Jiang Chen. “Boss, have your injuries recovered?”
“Yes, I’ve made a full recovery!”
Jiang Chen smiled and nodded, looking over Luu Fei with satisfaction. “You haven’t disappointed me.”
Luu Fei scratched his head.
Just then…
A knock came from the door. Jiang Chen’s sharp brows lifted, and his Eyes of the Heavens swept outside. Seeing it was an attendant from Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion, he relaxed and said, “Come in!”
“Greetings!”
This was a Human King Realm expert. He smiled at Jiang Chen. “Honored guest, my Third Young Master requests your presence!”
“Third Young Master?”
Jiang Chen paused.
Luu Fei whispered, “Boss, he’s probably talking about Duann Yu, the youngest son of the Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion’s Pavilion Master. It’s said his natural aptitude for cultivation is poor. Even with Master Duann pouring resources into him, he’s only managed to reach the Human King Realm. However, he’s a business genius. Master Duann is usually in seclusion, so the affairs of Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion are generally handled by this Third Young Master!”
“Oh? Then he’s someone worth meeting,” Jiang Chen smiled.
He wanted to buy some treasures to improve his cultivation in Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion, so dealings with this Third Young Master would be unavoidable. He then looked at the attendant and said, “Lead the way!”
In a Venerable private room, at the very top of the Celestial Martial Arts Arena.
Duann Yu was drinking with Ma Kun.
Ma Kun smiled fawningly. “Third Young Master Duann, I’ll have to trouble you with this matter!”
“Don’t worry!”
Duann Yu waved his hand, a flicker of disdain passing through the depths of his eyes, but he still spoke pleasantly, “I’ll definitely take care of this little thing for you. However, Ma Kun, you promised me that after this is done, you’d introduce me to your older brother!”
“Rest assured, Third Young Master!” Ma Kun patted his chest in guarantee.
A short while later…
A knock came from the door. Duann Yu revealed a cold smirk. “He’s here!”
Ma Kun’s face twisted with ferocity and glee. “Heh heh, perfect timing!”
When Jiang Chen entered the private room, the first thing he saw was Ma Kun’s smug face. He couldn’t help but frown before turning his gaze to Duann Yu.
Duann Yu was also sizing up Jiang Chen. With a haughty look, he said flatly, “So it was you who beat up Young Master Ma’s followers and forced him to swim naked?”
“What if it was?” Jiang Chen replied coolly.
“Hmph, you’ve got some nerve, daring to attack a guest of my Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion on Heaven’s Edge Island. I’m not an unreasonable person. I’ll give you a chance to resolve this grudge. Just kneel to Young Master Ma and kowtow, begging for his forgiveness. Then strip naked and stand outside Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion for a full day and night. I will personally decree that the matter is settled. How about it?” Duann Yu said with an arrogant expression.
He didn’t take Jiang Chen seriously at all.
Before the might of Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion, even an Emperor Realm master had to show respect, let alone someone like Jiang Chen who hadn’t even reached the Emperor Realm.
Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow and smiled. “Third Young Master Duann, you’re not even going to ask what happened?”
“There’s no need to ask!”
Duann Yu waved his hand and sneered, “Here in Heaven’s Edge Sea Pavilion, if I say you’re wrong, then you’re wrong, even if you’re right. You have three breaths to consider. Agree to my terms, and I can let this go. Otherwise, you can stay on Heaven’s Edge Island forever!”
Ma Kun said smugly, “Kid, you dare to fight me? You’re still too green!”
“You have two breaths left to consider,” Duann Yu said flatly.
Jiang Chen glanced at the two of them and smiled faintly. “If this is the only reason you summoned me, then I’m sorry, but I won’t be playing along.”
Even a clay figure has a bit of a temper.
This was his first time meeting Duann Yu; they had no conflict between them, yet the man was targeting him like this just for Ma Kun’s sake.
Jiang Chen naturally wasn’t going to give him any face.
The hand Duann Yu was using to hold his wine cup paused slightly. He leaned forward, his cold gaze sizing up Jiang Chen. “Are you sure you want to oppose me?”
“Heh…”
Jiang Chen just smiled faintly.
Duann Yu narrowed his eyes. “Don’t forget, this is Heaven’s Edge Island. My territory!”
“So what? Whatever tricks you have, bring them on. I, Jiang Chen, will take them all.” Jiang Chen gave a casual smile and turned to leave.
Ma Kun exploded with anger. “Third Young Master, he’s too arrogant! He’s not showing you any respect at all!”
Duann Yu waved his hand, his eyes narrowed to slits, a cold light glinting within them. “Don’t worry,” he said coldly. “As long as he’s still on Heaven’s Edge Island, he can’t escape the palm of my hand.” He beckoned the attendant over and whispered, “Go and make some arrangements for me…”
Duann Yu gave his instructions.
A look of ecstatic joy appeared on Ma Kun’s face, his eyes filled with venom. ‘Kid, not only did you offend me, but you dared to provoke the Third Young Master. You’re a dead man!’