The arena was packed with people.
This time, Li Xuan was the protagonist.
Of course, Chai Zhicheng, facing Li Xuan, was also one.
The only difference was that Li Xuan was currently only at the peak of the Reincarnation Realm, while Chai Zhicheng was a genuine beginner of the Master Realm!
Such an unequal duel seemed to attract more attention. Thus, betting pools appeared among the spectators. This seemingly small gap in strength was, in fact, a huge chasm. Naturally, the odds for Li Xuan and Chai Zhicheng were also different.
At this moment, Li Xuan looked at Chai Zhicheng and then smiled faintly, "Although you are just an ordinary Master Realm cultivator, you are no less than a major figure in the outside world. But to choose to be someone else's lackey, that is truly demeaning."
"A good bird chooses its perch. To try and disturb my state of mind at this point, your tricks are too childish," Chai Zhicheng sneered upon hearing this.
Li Xuan shook his head in speechless exasperation. Some people, after kneeling for too long, forget how to stand. Since that was the case, he couldn't be bothered to waste any more words.
"Make your move," Li Xuan said calmly.
Li Xuan wasn't being polite. He felt that if he attacked first, Chai Zhicheng might not even get a chance to make a move.
Chai Zhicheng's expression clearly turned uglier upon hearing this. However, he also knew that this was a duel. Since he had stepped onto the arena, one of them would certainly remain here. With this thought, Chai Zhicheng immediately activated his mind and charged towards Li Xuan.
"Close combat, a pity," Li Xuan said with a slight shake of his head and threw a punch.
*Bang!*
With a "bang," Li Xuan remained unmoved. On the contrary, Chai Zhicheng was sent flying back over a hundred paces.
"Eh? That kid's physical body is surprisingly strong. No wonder he dared to challenge someone stronger than him in the arena."
"Although this brat only has the strength of the late Reincarnation Realm, with this physique, this duel might still have an uncertain outcome."
"I, for one, think that if Chai Zhicheng had gone all out, that kid, even with his strong physique, would have suffered defeat here. The techniques of a Master Realm expert are not just about close combat."
"..."
As Li Xuan and Chai Zhicheng clashed, the spectators in the stands began to discuss animatedly.
"What is Chai Zhicheng thinking?" Mu Qingfeng, who was also in the stands, frowned and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes as he saw Chai Zhicheng being sent flying by Li Xuan.
"I underestimated you!" Chai Zhicheng was also somewhat shocked. He clearly hadn't expected to be sent flying by Li Xuan, who was obviously weaker than him. However, at this moment, Chai Zhicheng also realized that Li Xuan's mastery of his physical body was not low.
"You have one more chance to attack," Li Xuan said with a smile.
Chai Zhicheng snorted coldly upon hearing this and stopped talking. With a movement of his mind, spiritual energy surged from his body.
The next moment, dense spiritual energy transformed into a giant palm and instantly slammed towards Li Xuan.
"This power is simply too weak," Li Xuan said with a slight shake of his head. Then, with a thought, he disappeared from his original position.
Upon seeing this, Chai Zhicheng immediately set up a barrier around his body. After all, he had already discovered Li Xuan's physical strength earlier. If Li Xuan were to get close, Chai Zhicheng would clearly be at a disadvantage. However, the next instant, Chai Zhicheng's expression changed.
The barrier around Chai Zhicheng's body dissolved like a bubble into an illusion. And Li Xuan's figure had already appeared in front of Chai Zhicheng.
*Boom!*
Li Xuan threw a punch, and Chai Zhicheng's body was sent flying back again. This time, Li Xuan did not stop. While in mid-air, Chai Zhicheng was once again sent flying by Li Xuan's punch.
*Bang, bang, bang!*
After three consecutive punches, Chai Zhicheng's body finally fell heavily to the ground.
*Pfft!*
Chai Zhicheng spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning as pale as paper. His eyes were filled with terror. Who would have thought that Li Xuan could break through his defenses so easily?
"This battle ends here." Li Xuan glanced at Chai Zhicheng, who was only breathing but not exhaling, and shook his head slightly. With a wave of his hand, he directly ended Chai Zhicheng's life. In the arena, only the death of one party could declare the duel concluded. Otherwise, it would be an insult to the Duel City. Li Xuan knew this well, and thus showed no mercy.
"This kid actually won this fight relying on his physique!"
"It's not that this person's physique is incredibly powerful, but rather that Chai Zhicheng was already weaker to begin with. Although he was also in the Master Realm, among the Master Realm cultivators, he was only considered an ordinary existence."
"Even so, Li Xuan should not be underestimated. After all, the Master Realm is the Master Realm, and it cannot be confused with the Reincarnation Realm."
"Our Duel City has gained a monstrous talent."
"..."
"This kid, I really underestimated him!" As Li Xuan left, Mu Qingfeng stared at his departing back with a dark expression and said.
"Young Master, do you require my intervention?" an old man behind Mu Qingfeng asked with a bow.
Mu Qingfeng shook his head slightly and replied, "The rift between him and I has completely torn open. You saw his strength just now. With you alone, it might be difficult to kill him easily. We still have to abide by the rules of Duel City. Let's go back and see how Ruo Yi views this matter."
Upon returning to the inn, Li Xuan immediately sat down in meditation.
"Little Master, it's over just like that?" the Heavenly Dao Brush asked with some confusion.
Li Xuan smiled and shook his head, "Mu Qingfeng underestimated my strength, so he will re-evaluate. Once he has a general understanding, he might go all out. Of course, all of this depends on Qing Ruo Yi. I've thought about it carefully these past two days. It seems that the source of all this is Qing Ruo Yi's existence."
"Little Master, are you implying that Qing Ruo Yi is the mastermind behind this?" the Heavenly Dao Brush inquired.
Li Xuan shook his head, "She might not be the mastermind, but all these events have happened because of her. To say she has nothing to do with it would be a bit of a stretch. Forget it, we're too lazy to guess what kind of mess is behind all this. We'll just wait and see what Mu Qingfeng does and how he does it."
The Heavenly Dao Brush agreed, "Indeed, Little Master, isn't your purpose in coming to Duel City to seek powerful opponents to train and improve yourself?"
Li Xuan smiled, and then with a movement of his figure, he entered the Prison Suppressing Tower.
"Big Brother, I want to eat roast meat," Little Bai said, pouncing into Li Xuan's arms as soon as he entered.
Li Xuan smiled, ruffled Little Bai's head, and said, "Prison Spirit, bring Tuoba Yan up as well."
Soon, the aroma of roasted meat filled the air.