I Don't Want to Get Hurt, So I'll Max Out My Defense-Chapter 1098 - 199 The Market Opens I Bet on Myself

Chapter 1098: Chapter 199: The Market Opens, I Bet on Myself

Chapter 1098 -199: The Market Opens, I Bet on Myself

The next day.

Early morning.

Li Xiaobai arrived at the designated platform near Ice Dragon Island’s core area, which was built within the habitat of the Dragon Race cultivators.

There were no sect buildings on the island, just large and small community peaks that surrounded the area where cultivators with Dragon Bloodline Power gathered and lived. The various lofty buildings were antique in style, and occasionally, one could hear one or two dragon roars that sent shivers down one’s spine.

The location of the platform was also extraordinary, described by ancients as the Ice-Fire Taiji Spring. The whole area formed a Tai Chi pattern, with one half being scorching lava and the other half being bone-chilling cold springs. If ordinary cultivators were to fall into it, they would undoubtedly die, regardless of which side they were on.

However, there was also a saying that if one could find a balance between ice and fire, one could survive in the spring and even gain many benefits.

The platform for today’s contest was built above the Ice-Fire Taiji Spring, and Saint Realm powerhouses had set up special restrictions that made it difficult to damage. However, if one was knocked down into the fire and ice springs, it was feared that their fate would be uncertain.

The spring was located in a valley basin surrounded by steep cliffs, and cultivators steadily entered the area, shoulder to shoulder.

“This place is known as the Life and Death Platform, where the Dragon Race cultivators fight to the death, especially designed to resolve grudges within the Dragon Race,” said a gentle male voice from behind.

Li Xiaobai turned to see Fourth Senior Brother Yang Chen shaking a fan in his hand, smiling faintly.

Li Xiaobai respectfully said, “Fourth Senior Brother!”

“Dragon Race cultivators are inherently proud and combative, often experiencing friction, even leading to life-and-death conflicts being not uncommon. This Life and Death Platform was specially built by the Dragon Race cultivators for decisive life-or-death battles. The number of Dragon Race individuals who have died upon it is countless. Look at the platform’s color, dark and blood-red; it seems to have been soaked in the blood of the Dragon Race.”

“From below, one might not feel anything, but upon truly stepping on that platform, an invisible Dragon Race pressure descends, reducing the combat power of foreign cultivators. Moreover, this platform naturally amplifies the abilities of Dragon Race cultivators. This comparative weakness and strength greatly establish the advantage of the Bloodline Power of the Dragon Race.”

“Little Junior Brother, if you want to save your junior sister, you still need to work hard. In the end, we can only offer a helping hand, and you must rely on yourself.”

Yang Chen spoke carelessly, his gaze fixed on the Life and Death Platform, murmuring to himself as if he was speaking to Li Xiaobai.

“Thank you for the tip, Fourth Senior Brother. I will be cautious,” Li Xiaobai said.

“That being said, Senior Brother, are you also going to the platform?” Li Xiaobai asked with a clasped fist.

“That’s natural. Times have changed, brother. I must crush all heroes under heaven and establish my invincible qualification on this platform!” Yang Chen said confidently, his eyes full of self-assurance. Having spent a long time in Xiaoyao Valley, he had many insights and believed that no one of the younger generation could rival him, not even facing Su Yunbing.

“Hiss!”

“Fourth Senior Brother is mighty!”

“Junior Brother wishes Fourth Senior Brother a triumphant return!”

Li Xiaobai didn’t know what to say. Yang Chen’s self-confidence was a good thing, but in the Cultivation World, those who talked tough before a fight, he had never seen end well. It seemed like his senior brother might be jinxing himself by being too full of talk.

“Sixth Junior Brother is over there setting up betting pools. I’ll go ahead first.”

Yang Chen had merely come to explain a few things about the Life and Death Platform and left as soon as he finished speaking.

Li Xiaobai wasn’t worried about the Life and Death Platform; the System automatically blocked any pressure. Instead, he was quite interested in the Sixth Brother’s bookmaking, which might allow him to turn a small profit.

Following the crowd, Li Xiaobai moved closer to the central area. Too many people had come to witness the battle today. The pride of various clans was only a small part of the audience, as cultivators from the island and many from overseas also wanted to witness this unprecedented event.

In the past, such contests of the proud were held within a single sect, at most involving geniuses from the two opposing sects, but now, to have geniuses from all sides competing on one platform was an unparalleled first.

Many geniuses, usually known only by reputation, appeared in person, making the mere sight of the scene exhilarating.

“Bets are final, bets are final!”

“Don’t miss out as you pass by, the next millionaire could be you!”

The familiar shouting resounded. On a small stone pillar, a fat man squatted, jotting down something with pen and paper, muttering to himself with a bunch of cultivators surrounding him, continuously throwing out top-quality Immortal Stones.

“Found it!”

Li Xiaobai’s eyes lit up as he pushed through the crowd to join in.

“Ol’Fatty understands your anxious hearts, but there’s no need to be too eager. Although the matchup list for the stage hasn’t been released yet, it doesn’t stop us from placing our bets!”

“I’m sure everyone has their picks for the winners of the next round in mind, just report the name of your chosen victor to Ol’Fatty to record, and after the first round, remember to come to collect your small change from Ol’Fatty!”

Liu Jinshui said cheerfully.

“I’m betting on Brother Long Aotian. He’s bound to stand out in the first round; it’s a sure win!”

“Heh, I’m placing my bet on Senior Sister Su from the Hundred Flowers Sect. She looks fierce; if she doesn’t win, I’ll eat my hat!”

“Speaking of fierce, Brother Lin Yin from the Blood Demon Sect takes the cake. He dares to proclaim he’ll eliminate Xue Dizi. I believe he can triumph in this competition!”

“I’m betting ten thousand top-quality Immortal Stones!”

“Thirty thousand!”

“Fifty thousand!”

The cultivators competed to bid, placing their top-quality Immortal Stones. In a moment, Liu Jinshui was collecting money until his hands were sore, and his mouth couldn’t stop smiling.

“Ladies and gentlemen, don’t just bet on who wins the first round. If you’re confident, you can also bet on who will be the ultimate victor. The odds are definitely higher, but if you bet correctly, it will undoubtedly be a vast resource haul!”

“This is your fortune at play, truly deserves your riches, make sure to seize the opportunity,” Liu Jinshui urged while the iron was hot.

“Long Aotian bets on himself making it to the end!”

The crowd parted, and a group of cultivators walked up to Liu Jinshui, tossing a Space Ring over as they spoke.

“Long Aotian bets on himself, one million top-quality Immortal Stones!”

The nearby cultivators dispersed, making way for Long Aotian. Was this genius from Ice Dragon Island so confident as to place a massive bet of one million top-quality Immortal Stones?

“One million!”

“Liu Jinshui has recorded it, here’s to wishing Brother Long victory and winning the beauty!”

Upon seeing the ring, Liu Jinshui was dazzled. One million top-quality Immortal Stones was indeed a colossal sum, even for him.

“Brother Long is truly Brother Long, a generous spender with one million at once. This calmness and composure, I can’t match!”

The cultivators around admired him, tossing Immortal Stones as if they were bricks. Perhaps this was the confidence that came with being rich?

Long Aotian quite enjoyed the admiring looks, basking in the feeling of being revered from high above.

But before he could enjoy it more, a discordant voice rang out, “As a genius of the Dragon Race, are you really proud to bet just one million top-quality Immortal Stones?”

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“I, Han Buzhu, bet on myself, five million top-quality Immortal Stones!”