NOVPUBChapter 959: Chapter 509: Joining Forces to Battle Chapter 959: Chapter 509: Joining Forces to Battle “This… this?”
When Zhou Yunxiao heard He Lanjun’s conditions, he turned his gaze to Lin Tianming, obviously seeking his opinion as well.
At that moment, Lin Tianming did not immediately respond; instead, he began to think internally.
In his view, each of the three parties contributing merely five million Spirit Stones barely met their bottom line.
If he agreed to fight, he was quite confident in his own strength, especially since he had previously directly confronted individuals like Zhao Hongsheng.
And at that time, he had just broken through to the Golden Core Stage not long ago.
Now, his cultivation had improved somewhat and his progress in Body Refinement was not insignificant.
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Moreover, if he could ally with Chen Jingtian, whose power was equally formidable, they might not necessarily guarantee victory against He Lanjun, but at least they would not suffer too great a loss.
Furthermore, He Lanjun had not specified that they needed to defeat him—merely holding out for a sufficiently long time without being defeated would count as their victory.
With this in mind, agreeing to the fight didn’t seem objectionable.
Soon, Lin Tianming made up his mind and decided to give it a try.
Even so, he still planned to bargain further, striving to secure greater benefits.
With this intention, Lin Tianming surreptitiously communicated with both Zhou Yunxiao and Lu Xingfeng.
Upon hearing Lin Tianming’s thoughts, Zhou Yunxiao and Lu Xingfeng, without much hesitation, agreed to his plan.
Following this, Zhou Yunxiao also called out across the distance to He Lanjun, “He, we could accept the terms of the duel.”
“But such a paltry benefit, our might powers are not satisfied!”
Hearing this, He Lanjun seriously asked, “Then what do you propose?” 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
“If you want us to accept the duel, each of your three sects must offer up three additional mountains as bonuses. If we win, aside from the territory, the five million Spirit Stones are to be given as usual.”
“If we lose, each of your three sects pays two million Spirit Stones, and we shall consider the matter settled. How about it?”
Zhou Yunxiao looked at He Lanjun confidently as he spoke, his expression calm as still water, evidently full of confidence.
The main character of the duel, He Lanjun, hesitated for a moment, then discussed it with Feng Changgong and a few others.
Ultimately, all three parties reached an agreement, adding three mountains each as bonuses to finalize the terms of the duel.
Following that, He Lanjun confidently replied, “As Daoist Zhou has said, we three parties will not go back on our word.”
Hearing this, Zhou Yunxiao turned his head to look at Lin Tianming. Although he didn’t say much else, Lin Tianming understood his meaning.
Thus, Lin Tianming nodded confidently.
He then swept his gaze over those behind him, finally resting on Chen Jingtian and Chen Maohua.
At that moment, Chen Jingtian and Chen Maohua stepped forward simultaneously and said in unison, “Lin, we are willing to lend you our strength.”
Hearing this, Lin Tianming nodded, feeling quite moved.
After all, the two Chens hadn’t hesitated at all, obviously trusting in his strength.
He Lanjun had entered the Late Stage Golden Core years earlier and was Qingyun Sect’s strongest practitioner, having dominated Huangyang Country’s Cultivation World for many years with his formidable power.
He was a genuine late-stage power, no weaker than Zhou Yunxiao or Lu Xingfeng.
Even so, facing such a true powerhouse, Chen Jingtian and his companion did not hesitate to agree to fight, which was telling of their stance.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming felt fortunate and very reassured.
As he hesitated, Chen Jingtian turned to Chen Maohua and said, “Daoist Chen, there’s no doubt that He’s power is formidable. Although you and I are at the same stage, I must bluntly say, your power might not compare to mine.”
“In that case, for the benefit of our great powers, it might be safer if I compete.”
“What do you think, Daoist Chen?”
Chen Jingtian bowed and spoke with genuine sincerity.
Seeing him speak so, Chen Maohua also deeply recognized that his own power was indeed inferior to Chen Jingtian’s.
Thus, Chen Maohua no longer insisted and verbally agreed to Chen Jingtian’s suggestion.
Following that, Chen Jingtian also spoke to Lin Tianming, “Lin, since He has proposed the terms, why don’t we join forces and test his Divine Skills?”
Hearing this, Lin Tianming laughed heartily, his expression very calm.
“Good, let us join forces and test just how formidable He’s reputed strength really is!”
After Lin Tianming finished speaking, his Qinghong Sword lit up with a flash, readying himself to commence the duel.
Then, when He Lanjun heard the dialogue between Lin Tianming and Chen Jingtian, he noticed their confident expressions and a slight smile of pride appeared on his face, seemingly undaunted by their challenge.
Shortly after, he glanced at the vast open area ahead and said to Lin Tianming,
“The place for our spar, why not at the mountain peak ten miles ahead? I’ll head there first!”
After speaking, He Lanjun leaped up, flying towards the distant, faintly visible mountain peak.
Seeing this, Lin Tianming and Chen Jingtian exchanged glances with those around them as a form of greeting, reassuring them.
Then, both men stepped out and chased after He Lanjun.
Soon, the three of them appeared on two mountain tops, facing each other across a distance.
Zhou Yunxiao and the others, along with Feng Changgong’s group, all waited at the original location, their gazes fixed in the direction of the ongoing magic duel, attentively keeping track of the progress.
