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Chapter 43: Chapter 43 Shield Bone Dragon
Certainly, the only downside to this is that it requires several times more mental focus than ordinary people can muster. But, once fully cultivated, all the Stars will possess battle power.
Those who can achieve this step are naturally gifted, with an innate advantage in spiritual power, something ordinary people simply do not have the mental capacity to cultivate.
"Spiritual power may not be my strong suit, but it definitely won’t hold me back. This is a Dragon-type Star, something others can only dream of. I have no reason to give up."
Lin Feng immediately activated the Shield Bone Dragon Star, and began to master the basic Star Body. The Shield Bone Dragon Star could be considered Lin Feng’s trump card, a potent Ninth Grade Star. In front of it, Lin Zihua was simply no match.
"First, I’ll master the Star Body of the Shield Bone Dragon Star, then head to the Duel Arena."
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In Lin Zihua’s room, Lin Mo’er lay lazily in his arms like a little kitten. They had just had a fierce encounter, soaking a large portion of the bed sheets. Knowing that Lin Zihua had obtained the qualification for baptism, Lin Mo’er found that she had completely fallen for this man, who was so perfect and alluring.
"Zihua brother, the Family Head position in one month will definitely be yours. My congratulations to you in advance," Lin Mo’er said, drawing little circles on Lin Zihua’s chest.
Lin Zihua grunted in response. He didn’t really care much about the position of Family Head; if not for the fact that the Jade Stone Room was indeed a good asset, he wouldn’t bother competing for the role.
"I’ll need to leave for my journey tomorrow, and it will probably take at least half a month."
"Ah, what about me then?" Lin Mo’er pouted.
Lin Zihua’s gaze fell on her delicate skin, a smirk forming on his lips; "What to do? Of course, have a few more rounds."
With that, he flipped over and pounced fiercely.
The room was instantly filled with the sound of the young girl’s giggles.
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A day later, Lin Feng left the Lin Family Mansion. Before departing, he informed his father, Lin Zheng, not to worry, as he estimated he would return after twenty days to participate directly in the family selection and face Lin Zihua.
His destination was Black Tiger City in Hu Ben Country.
Black Tiger City was a small city, but it featured a Duel Arena well-known throughout Hu Ben Country.
Many who came here to duel were not only desperados but also disciples from various families on training journeys, and even some high-ranking military experts.
They came here for pure training to increase their strength, for the enticing high prize money, or simply to take pleasure in killing.
The walls of Black Tiger City were somewhat dilapidated, but those who appeared here were all Martial Artists. Even the street vendors were Martial Artists, with the weakest being fifth or sixth layer Martial Apprentices. Martial Masters were not rare, and occasionally, one could see a few individuals with exceptionally deep and vigorous auras hurrying by - these were the Great Martial Masters.
"Come and see, from Plum Blossom Estate, the exotic and stunningly lethal Plum Blossom Darts – essential for any traveler. Big sale today, a hundred pieces for just ten Gold Pearls!"
"Snow weasel fur coats from the Thousand Mile Snow Mountains, thirty Gold Pearls each!"
"Don’t miss out as you pass by, a complete set of weapons forged by Master Ji from the Boundless Mountain Estate. For those skilled with the blade, come and have a look, a set for five hundred Gold Pearls!"
Cries of selling various goods were endless, the place was bustling with noise and excitement.
Lin Feng couldn’t help but recall some rumors about Black Tiger City,
Apparently, in Black Tiger City, there are specific days each month when a black market opens.
Within the black market, all kinds of uncommon goods are sold, for example, bracelets made from the jawbones of three-year-old children, or Spring Breeze Fragrance that could turn a respectable lady into a wanton just with a sniff, as well as deeds and properties obtained through murder and robbery, even after extermination of entire families, and there are also traffickers selling virgin slaves and martial artists directly accepting orders to take money for eliminating disasters.
"If there’s a chance, I’d like to take a look."
It was three days later when Lin Feng arrived at Black Water City, and upon entering the city gates, he saw a particularly large building that was very conspicuous – this was the renowned Black Tiger Arena in Chu Country.
This was also one of Lin Feng’s goals for this trip.
The Black Tiger Arena is divided into three tiers of combat: the first tier is for Martial Apprentices, the second for martial masters, and the third for Great Martial Masters.
The most popular and explosive fights are those of martial masters. Fights with Martial Apprentices lack excitement, and while Great Martial Master fights are thrilling, they are rarely held even once a year.
Moreover, each tier is further divided into nine levels, corresponding to the First Layer to the Ninth Layer of strength.
According to the rules, after ten consecutive wins in a certain area, martial artists must enter the next level of combat, which means fighting against opponents who are one layer higher in cultivation. If victorious again, they continue moving up by the same rule.
Correspondingly, there are astonishing rewards.
Even if one does not continue fighting after ten consecutive wins, they can obtain a basic reward of one thousand Gold Pearls. Just this is enough to attract people, yet that is not all.
After ten consecutive wins, if one chooses to continue fighting, then for the first victory beyond the ten, they receive an additional one hundred Gold Pearls, two hundred for the second, four hundred for the third, eight hundred for the fourth, one thousand six hundred for the fifth, and so on.
The rewards after ten consecutive wins are multiplied directly, definitely making the hearts of challengers coming here race.
Of course, the risks increase exponentially as well, because after ten consecutive wins, one has to fight above their own level. This is certainly not an easy task.
When Lin Feng entered the Duel Arena, his ears were immediately filled with the din of the crowd, and as he looked around, the heads of spectators huddled together, endless cheers ringing out.
Lin Feng glanced over and saw that several areas in the second tier had spectators’ platforms already packed to the brim. On all nine battle platforms, martial artists were fighting.
Every exchange of fierce blows would bring about continuous cheering.
Lin Feng was to participate in the Second Layer level of the second tier, which is the level for martial masters at the Second Layer.
He was currently at the Second Layer Peak, holding quite an advantage.
"Registration fee is one hundred Gold Pearls. This one hundred Gold Pearls, if you’ve participated in at least one match and are still alive afterward, if you regret it and decide to give up, you can come back to me anytime for a refund. Of course, if you die, then our Duel Arena will still spend a Gold Pearl to buy you a coffin. If there’s no issue, then sign this Life and Death Contract."
A chubby old man from the Duel Arena listlessly handed Lin Feng a piece of paper, not that his attitude was particularly bad, but because he had seen too many people, and seen too many deaths.
Young ones like Lin Feng come by the dozen daily, many of whom are disciples from various big and small families.
These people, they’re unworldly, only knowing about the high returns here, yet unaware of the greater risk of death.
