Infinite Professions-Chapter 64 - 59: Revealed

Half a month later, outside Wind Thunder Mountain, in front of Sand Beast Valley.

A giant arena stood open-air. Although it was a rushed project, under the hands of the spirit beast engineering team, it still was constructed with meticulous details and complete spectator stands.

At this moment, a large number of Spirit Control Masters came from all directions to buy tickets and enter.

"Three thousand crystal coins for a ticket?"

"Have you lost your mind from poverty?"

"And it’s still for seats at the back; you need to pay extra for the front row?"

"You’re really not missing any chance to make money!"

Seeing the ticket prices, many people were dark-faced.

However, the ticket seller anticipated this and responded eloquently.

"This is a King Level battle, with even Emperor Species Spirit Beasts participating, a once-in-a-century opportunity for Spirit Control Masters to gain precious combat experience. And to ensure the spectators’ safety, we’ve spent a lot to set up protective spirit arrays..."

"In summary, the ticket price of three thousand crystal coins is completely reasonable. If customers find it unacceptable, they can visit the surrounding towns where we’ve set up crystal stone spirit arrays for live broadcasts, costing only a hundred crystal coins."

"Fine, give me one!"

Looking at the eloquent ticket seller, many had no choice. Those with tight funds could only leave with a sigh, whilst many bore the pain and purchased tickets to enter.

In this way, the spectator stands soon filled up more than halfway, with only the central arena empty, as the main participants had yet to appear.

"Such a large venue and spectator stand, completed in just half a month, and with protective spirit arrays set up. The spirit beast engineering team of Sand Beast Valley truly lives up to its name."

"A ticket costs three thousand crystal coins, and front-row seats are more expensive. After deducting construction costs and various expenses, Sand Beast Valley surely makes a net profit of tens of millions of crystal coins."

"That Li Qingshan is truly a genius. Spirit control, fighting, management, development — proficient in all, unparalleled in all aspects. How can such a person exist in the world?"

"If not for encountering the Dongfang Clan, given his ability, it wouldn’t take him a few years to unify the Wind Thunder Mountain Range and establish a monarch’s enterprise."

"It’s not too late now. Dongfang Bai certainly has a great chance of winning, but for Li Qingshan to dare to challenge, and to place a bet of thirty billion crystal coins, shows he must have some confidence."

"It’s strange, for such a big match, no one is opening a betting game?"

"Open a betting game? Aren’t the lessons from previous years enough?"

"No need to mention Sand Beast Valley, as they always prohibit gambling and prostitution. Other forces have psychological shadows created by Sand Beast Valley over the years and dare not easily open betting games."

"It’s not that there aren’t any. It’s said that over in Wind Thunder Town, the Lei Clan has opened a betting game and increased the odds for Li Qingshan, intending to harvest a round. But it’s said Sand Beast Valley directly sent people to bet several million crystal coins."

"At these odds, if Li Qingshan defeats Dongfang Bai, the Lei Clan might go bankrupt."

The venue buzzed with discussions.

And outside the venue...

"Neigh!"

A procession approached slowly, surrounded by over a hundred uniformed Spirit Control Knights on standardized mounts, with a Simurgh Chariot pulled by four horses in the center.

"It’s here!"

"Wind Thunder Kingdom!"

"Dongfang Clan!"

Seeing the procession, everyone focused their gaze and cleared a path.

Yet, some were unafraid, discussing among the crowd lining the pathways.

"Is this the Wind Thunder Kingdom’s team?"

"Are they the ones challenging the Valley Master?"

"I was expecting them to have three heads and six arms!"

"I heard leading them is the princess of Wind Thunder Kingdom and a Celestial Destiny Spirit Master, said to be the savior of Spirit Control Continent’s previous generation."

"Celestial Destiny Spirit Master, are they even worthy?"

"Savior of Spirit Control Continent, I think they’re just the dogs of the nobility."

"They want to seize Sand Beast Valley and bring Wind Thunder Mountain Range back under control."

"These nobles are greedier than Sand Beasts; while Sand Beasts can be fed, their desires can never be filled."

"Either way, it’s death. What’s the difference between being killed by Dark Fierce Beasts and them?"

"Of course there’s a difference. Dark Fierce Beasts might make it quick; they might not."

"Dogs, get out!"

"What Chapter of Guardian, it’s all a bunch of crap!"

The crowd’s discussions grew louder, eventually turning into curses.

"Huh!?"

A Spirit Control Knight on the perimeter of the procession’s eyes sharpened as he rode out to the roadway, drawing his sword toward a civilian cursing angrily, "Peasant, how dare you slander the Chapter of Guardian?!"

After saying this, he was about to slash down.

At that moment...

"Boom!!!"

A loud noise erupted, lightning flashed, and an arrow shot forth, yet the knight blocked it.

"Who is it?"

Although he blocked the arrow, his anger did not subside. The knight furiously shouted, turning his horse to identify the attacker.

But unexpectedly, the ground rumbled as a cavalry of hundreds charged in, surrounding them completely.

"Prepare for battle!"

The scene turned chaotic in an instant. The Dongfang family’s Spirit Control Knights immediately assumed a defensive stance, forming a standoff with the cavalry.

The cavalry commander was a young boy, still with a hint of youthfulness.

He rode forward and pointed at the knight who had just attempted to kill: "In broad daylight, how dare you commit murder?"

"Hmm!?"

The cavalry captain of the Dongfang Clan narrowed his eyes, ready to speak in defense, when the knight rode out: "This commoner insulted the Chapter of Guardian Celestial Destiny Spirit Master. In any nation on the Spirit Control Continent, we have the right to punish this."

"Commoner?"

The young man’s eyes turned cold: "This is the Sand Beast Valley; no one here is a commoner, and you’re no more noble than anyone else. Who gave you the right to commit murder publicly? You’ve violated the laws of the Sand Beast Valley. Disarm yourself immediately and accept arrest, or else you will be killed without mercy!"

As he spoke, he raised his hand, and hundreds of cavalrymen followed suit, their strong bows and powerful crossbows ready for action.

"You...!"

The knight’s eyes flashed with anger and fear, yet he dared not act rashly.

As the standoff continued...

The curtain of the chariot was lifted, and a person stepped out, riding to the frontline.

"Young Master!"

"Your Excellency!"

Upon his arrival, the cavalrymen all bowed their heads.

Dongfang Bai said nothing, riding forward to the front, looking at the stern young man and the resentful gazes around, as well as his own guards caught in a dilemma. He furrowed his brow but then relaxed, speaking calmly: "Indeed, this was our mistake. Chengming, disarm yourself and take responsibility for our error!"

"This..."

"Yes, Your Excellency!" 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

The knight’s eyes flickered with a struggle, but he quickly suppressed it, disarmed his Spirit Control Armor, and dismounted before the young man.

"..."

The young man did not speak immediately, only casting a deep glance at Dongfang Bai before speaking: "Take him away!"

With that, he ordered his men to clear the way.

Dongfang Bai did not say anything further, riding ahead towards the venue.

This small disturbance caused the observing Spirit Control Masters’ expressions to change.

"Worthy of being the Young Master of the Dongfang Clan."

"Li Qingshan has come out as inferior in this move."

"He wanted to stir public opinion and incite conflict between the Dongfang Clan, Wind Thunder Kingdom, and the people of Sand Beast Valley."

"But unexpectedly, Dongfang Bai directly ordered his guards to accept punishment, completely undermining his intentions."

"Now it seems Li Qingshan has no real confidence against Dongfang Bai. The wager of thirty billion crystal coins is mere posturing; in the final moment, he resorts to such tricks, it’s a dying struggle."

"Not only hasn’t he troubled Dongfang Bai, but he also showed his own narrow-mindedness. If he suffers a major defeat and steps down, he’ll truly be left with nothing."

"Li Qingshan, oh Li Qingshan, thought to be an extraordinary figure but finally turned out to be just..."

"Hmph, how do you know this was Li Qingshan’s idea and not his subordinate acting on their own?"

"I know that young man; he’s Li Qingshan’s direct disciple, captain of the ninth squad of Sand Beast Valley, somewhat impulsive by nature so doing something like this is only natural."

"There isn’t just one such person in Sand Beast Valley, if Dongfang Bai cannot absolutely defeat Li Qingshan, governing this land will remain extremely challenging."

"Bloodily suppressing them would only give Li Qingshan a chance to make a comeback."

Spiritual Thoughts were whispered, discussions unending.

Meanwhile, inside the venue.

"Li Qingshan is nothing much!"

Feng Qingming approached Dongfang Bai: "At last, he still wants to stir public sentiment; it seems the thirty billion wager is mere posturing, a dying struggle."

Dongfang Bai shook his head, not agreeing with his lover’s statement, just staring towards the direction outside the venue: "He... resembles someone."

"Someone?"

Feng Qingming was startled but quickly realized, speculating aloud: "You mean..."

"Nothing."

Before the words could be finished, Dongfang Bai shook his head, suppressing her words, laughing lightly to change the topic: "Rest assured, no matter what method he employs, it cannot change the result of this battle."

"Hmm!"

Seeing him so confident, Feng Qingming nodded vigorously: "I believe in you!"

"Screech!!!"

Before the conversation could end, cries echoed throughout the Wind Thunder Mountain Range, massive shadows soaring into the arena.

"The Wind Thunder Celestial Eagles have arrived."

Dongfang Bai looked up, grinning as he held the hand of the person beside him: "Let’s go!"

In this manner, moments later.

Inside the venue, on the stage.

Looking around, all directions, heads crowded together, shouts were like surging waves.

At the top of the stands were several giant shadows, carrying the Spirit Light of Wind Thunder, gazing over the entire venue.

No one hosted, no one led, Dongfang Bai, donned in silver battle armor, climbed onto the stage, quietly awaiting under the gaze of all.

Soon, a figure calmly appeared, emerging from the dark passage, gradually revealing themselves before the crowd.

"Hmm!?"

At this moment, the usually composed Dongfang Bai changed his expression for the first time, even exclaiming involuntarily: "It’s you!?"

Not only he, but also Feng Qingming behind, along with several key figures of the Dongfang Clan, were equally shocked.

"Li Taiyi!?"