Susanoo and the wager

"Interesting. Looks like you're not just a big talker."

Uchiha Sasuke stood there, looking at the unharmed A Ruheng, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly replaced by coldness.

He gave a soft "humph," and his aura grew even more intense. The originally dark pupils in his eyes slowly changed, and three red marks resembling tomoe appeared and rotated in his pupils. This was his Martial Soul — the Sharingan.

At the same time, nine Soul Ring rose from beneath his feet, eight black and one red.

"Chidori Current."

Sasuke's deep voice rang out, carrying a hint of cold sharpness. He gripped the hilt of the longsword at his waist with his right hand, and with a slight twist of his wrist, the longsword was drawn from its sheath with a "whoosh," its blade flashing a cold light under the lamplight.

Immediately afterwards, blue electricity surged from his palm, Bind around the sword as if it were alive. The electricity grew denser and denser, emitting a piercing "zzzz" sound. The sound was sharp and rapid, like the simultaneous cries of thousands of birds, hence the name "Chidori Current".

The blue electric currents contrasted with the silver blade, instantly transforming this ordinary longsword into Divine Weapon capable of tearing through any defense.

"Take this."

Before he finished speaking, Sasuke's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot. He pushed off with his feet, creating a shallow pit in the ground, and used this explosive force to complete a rapid running start. His figure seemed to Teleportation, instantly covering the distance of dozens of meters between the two of them.

The moment he approached A Ruheng, he flicked his wrist, and the longsword Bind in blue electricity whistled through the air as it slashed straight toward A Ruheng's chest.

"Haha, come on!"

A Ruheng's laughter echoed through the arena, his boldness revealing an undeniable confidence.

Before he finished speaking, an aura far surpassing his previous power suddenly erupted from his body. The aura was like surging magma, sweeping across the entire area with scorching pressure, making the air seem thick and sticky.

At the same time, a golden-red luster appeared on the surface of his body, making his already strong muscle lines even clearer. Every inch of his skin seemed to be cast in molten gold, shimmering with a metallic texture, like an ancient God of Combat about to awaken.

"Rip--!"

Sasuke's longsword had already struck, blue electricity crackling violently on the blade, slicing through A Ruheng's chest with a sharp, tearing sound.

The Sharpness blade easily tore through A Ruheng's upper body clothing, and amidst the flying shards of fabric, his solid, golden-red chest was revealed.

However, when the blade touched that special skin, the expected "blade piercing the body" did not happen—there was only a crisp and violent explosion, as if the blade had hit a meteorite from outer space and was forcefully bounced back, leaving only a very shallow white mark on A Ruheng's chest.

"What?!"

Sasuke's pupils contracted slightly, and his hand gripping the sword hilt went numb.

He stared intently at A Ruheng's chest, only to see the white mark fade and heal rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if it had never appeared at all, and finally disappear completely without leaving a trace.

It's a little itchy.

A Ruheng grinned, revealing two rows of white teeth, his tone relaxed, as if the sword strike he had just received was merely a mosquito bite.

As soon as he finished speaking, his body suddenly began to expand rapidly—his bones made a "crackling" sound, his muscles bulged as if inflated, and his height instantly soared from two meters to three meters, transforming him into a burly little giant.

His arms were as thick as buckets, and his feet stomped on the ground, causing the entire arena to tremble slightly.

The next second, A Ruheng swung his fist, as big as a casserole dish, with a whooshing sound as it blew through the air, and smashed it towards Sasuke, who had not yet fully recovered his senses.

"Boom--!"

The fist slammed into the spot where Sasuke had just been standing, and the immense force was instantly transmitted to the arena floor.

With a deafening roar, the stone slabs of the arena shattered, creating a crater five meters in diameter. Debris and dust flew up, forming a temporary barrier.

Sasuke, however, had already dodged the attack just before the Sharingan landed, flashing ten meters away and narrowly avoiding a blow that could have severely injured Titled Douluo.

"Brother Sasuke, use your strongest attack, or you won't be able to hurt me." A Ruheng withdrew his fist, looking down at Sasuke with a hearty smile still on his face.

At this moment, his golden-red skin shone brightly under the lights, and every muscle was like a meticulously sculpted gold sculpture, exuding a powerful visual impact.

Even more astonishingly, the intense heat emanating from his body, like the blazing sun, caused the air temperature on the entire arena to rise several degrees.

This is the Third Awakening of the Body Sect's trump card— the Innate Secret Method: Son of the Sun.

Once activated, this Secret Technique not only doubles the user's combat power, but also transforms every inch of skin and every bone in the body into a "human weapon" comparable to a top-tier Spirit Bone, resulting in a qualitative leap in defense, strength, and self-healing abilities.

It is important to understand that ordinary Body Martial Soul are limited by talent and potential, and can only achieve Second Awakening at most. However, Innate Secret Method can break through this constraint, allowing the Body Martial Soul to achieve Third Awakening and to explore the hidden power of the Martial Soul at a deeper level.

This is why the Innate Secret Method is called the "Strongest Secret Technique" by the Body Sect —because it represents the ultimate potential of Body Martial Soul cultivation.

Of course, this power comes at a price.

The cultivation threshold for Innate Secret Method is extremely high. Not only does it require a naturally gifted Body Martial Soul, but it also requires enduring unimaginable pain. The risks during cultivation are also extremely high; a slight mistake can lead to sudden death due to conflicts between blood and Soul Power.

But as A Ruheng demonstrated, once one's cultivation is successful, the improvement in combat power is also revolutionary—strong, truly strong!

A Ruheng has been cultivating the Innate Secret Method for more than 20 years. Oldest One, his Martial Soul was only "heart". Although it was a rare Body Martial Soul, it also had obvious limitations.

As his Innate Secret Method continued to improve, his Martial Soul potential was gradually developed, moving from a single "heart" towards a "complete body," ultimately resulting in his terrifying form as the "Son of the Sun."

This is the greatest advantage of the Body Martial Soul: as long as there is an opportunity and one is willing to risk everything, there is always the possibility of going further.

Just like Spirit Ice Douluo Huo Yuhao from ten thousand years ago, everyone Oldest One thought that his Martial Soul was just "Spirit Eye". However, later there were rumors that his Spirit Eye was actually connected to his brain and was a more special "Spiritual Body Martial Soul".

On the Douluo Continent today, there are still descendants of Xu Yunhan, the first Sun Moon Emperor, who perfectly inherited the "Spirit Eye" Martial Soul.

The Body Sect once conducted in-depth research on the Spirit Eye of this lineage and finally discovered that ordinary Spirit Eye are merely "eye" Martial Soul and are not connected to the brain.

Therefore, the Body Sect concluded that the Spirit Eye Martial Soul is itself an eye, and perhaps only Huo Yuhao's Spirit Eye is special.

After all, Huo Yuhao fused with the Soul Ring of Million-Year Soul Beast, and it's not impossible that the immense power of that fusion subtly transformed his Martial Soul, causing it to evolve.

Now, A Ruheng has cultivated his Innate Secret Method to near perfection, and his Soul Power has reached level ninety-five, making him a genuine Super Douluo.

Even his teacher, Mu Ye, the Body Sect Master Mu Ye, dared not easily confront him head-on in a one-on-one duel. This alone is enough to show the power of the Innate Secret Method.

"Then let me show you the ultimate power of the Sharingan!"

Sasuke's voice was cold and sharp. Clearly, A Ruheng's strength had not only failed to deter him, but had instead thoroughly ignited his competitive spirit.

The moment he finished speaking, the three tomoe in his eyes began to spin rapidly, faster and faster, until at one moment they suddenly overlapped and transformed into a perfect six-pointed star pattern.

"The Third Power: Susanoo!"

With Sasuke's low shout, dense purple Soul Power surged out from his body, completely enveloping him like a tide.

The next second, the purple Soul Power began to rapidly take shape: first, a huge purple skeleton emerged from the Soul Power, its bones thick and ferocious, exuding a heart-palpitating sense of oppression;

Next, Soul Power, like flesh and blood, adhered to the skeleton, gradually forming muscles and meridians. Finally, a layer of purple armor covering the entire body condensed, the armor covered with complex patterns, with sharp bone spikes extending from the shoulders and elbows, showing its ferocity.

In an instant, a six-meter-tall purple Soul Power giant, consisting only of the upper body, appeared in the center of the arena, with Sasuke's figure located in the giant's abdomen, firmly protected within it.

Amaterasu! Kagutsuchi!

Sasuke's voice came from within Susanoo. The next moment, the purple-armored giant raised his right hand, and a longbow with an ancient design condensed in his palm. The bowstring was slowly drawn back.

At the same time, a jet-black flame appeared out of thin air. The flame did not leak any heat, but it exuded a deathly stillness that "burns everything to ashes".

Next, Sasuke used "Kagutsuchi" to control Amaterasu Fire, shaping it into a jet-black arrow, which he then nocked onto Susanoo's longbow.

With a hum of the bowstring, the black flame arrow shot out like a meteor, carrying a sharp sound that tore through space, heading straight for A Ruheng's chest.

Faced with an attack powerful enough to make even Titled Douluo retreat, A Ruheng remained unfazed. He chuckled, took a steady step forward, and slightly puffed out his chest, showing no intention of dodging—he was going to once again use his own body to withstand the Amaterasu Arrow!

"Boom--!"

The black flame arrow struck A Ruheng precisely in the chest, and the enormous impact sent his tall body flying.

A Ruheng flew backward like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the protective barrier at the edge of the arena with a dull thud.

The protective shield rippled, dissipating the impact, while A Ruheng was bounced back to the ground, slamming heavily onto the stone slab and kicking up a cloud of dust.

At the same time, Amaterasu Fire spread like a leech, instantly engulfing the area where A Ruheng had fallen. The pitch-black flames burned, and even the air seemed to have been burned black.

Uchiha Sasuke frowned deeply. He had absolute confidence in the power of Amaterasu, but at this moment, his senses clearly told him that although the Amaterasu Fire were attached to A Ruheng, they could not penetrate his body, nor could they cause any substantial damage.

Sure enough, the next second, a muffled thud came from within the smoke and dust.

A Ruheng easily stood up from the ground, supporting himself with his hands. He patted off non-existent dust, his face still bearing a cheerful smile, as if he hadn't been the one struck by Amaterasu.

"Sasuke, that was a powerful attack!" A Ruheng gave Sasuke a thumbs up, revealing a set of bright white teeth, his tone full of admiration.

"And your flames are no ordinary thing either—the temperature has reached the level of ' Ultimate Fire,' and they're clinging to the opponent like a bone-deep infection. I reckon these flames can't be extinguished by conventional means, right?"

At this moment, the Amaterasu Fire was still burning on A Ruheng's golden-red body, the flames contrasting with his golden-red skin, making him appear exceptionally eerie.

But he seemed completely oblivious to the presence of the flames, standing there talking animatedly, even calmly analyzing Sasuke's abilities.

"But this flame is useless against you, isn't it?" Sasuke said coldly, a hint of surprise in his voice.

"Of course, our Body Sect's highest Secret Technique is no joke." A Ruheng smiled proudly, then took a deep breath, his body suddenly trembling.

In an instant, a dazzling golden light burst forth from his body. The golden light was warm and pure, like the rising Sun, completely enveloping the black flames around him.

A jaw-dropping scene unfolded: the Amaterasu Fire, which had been clinging tightly to him, gradually dimmed under the golden light, eventually disappearing bit by bit—not extinguished, but "absorbed" by the golden light!

The realm achieved after mastering the Innate Secret Method has an even more imposing alternative name: the Flawless Golden Body.

Once this level is reached, the first thing one gains is "negative immunity," meaning that any Support System Spirit Skill or poison that applies negative status effects will be ineffective, truly achieving self-purification and immunity to all poisons;

Secondly, all energy-type control-type Spirit Skill become ineffective against the Flawless Golden Body body, unable to restrain the user in the slightest;

Even more terrifying is that the Flawless Golden Body can actively absorb various energies from heaven and earth, transforming them into its own Soul Power and blood essence, achieving "unlimited endurance."

Although A Ruheng has not yet fully achieved the "Flawless Golden Body," he can still unleash some of his power ahead of time.

Although Amaterasu Fire is powerful, it is essentially still within the category of "energy," and will naturally be restrained by the "energy absorption" characteristic of the Flawless Golden Body.

"Sasuke, brothers, bring out all your tricks!"

A Ruheng patted his chest again, his golden-red skin clanging like clashing metal. "Don't worry, I won't use my Battle Armor today. I'll show you the true power of our Body Sect!"

In fact, A Ru originally intended to reveal this Innate Secret Method on a more crucial occasion. However, his core objective in this duel was to demonstrate the strength of the Body Sect to Uchiha Sasuke, thereby making him willingly join the sect.

In order to achieve this goal, he deliberately activated this Secret Technique ahead of schedule.

As for the promise of "not needing Battle Armor," it was even less important to him: his near-mastery of the Innate Secret Method had already made his body even tougher than Three-word Battle Armor, and the enhancement that Battle Armor could bring was already negligible.

"Stop being so arrogant, I'll show you the power of the Uchiha Clan right now!"

Sasuke's voice was icy cold; clearly, A Ruheng's composure and confidence had completely ignited the fighting spirit within him.

Before he finished speaking, the Mangekyo Sharingan in his eyes suddenly accelerated its rotation, the six-pointed star pattern spinning rapidly in his pupils like a high-speed gear, emitting a heart-palpitating purple halo.

At the same time, among the nine Soul Ring surrounding him, the seventh black Ten Thousand Year Soul Ring suddenly lit up, and brilliant Soul Power surged out from the Soul Ring like a tide, all flowing into the Susanoo in front of him.

The Susanoo's upper body, which was originally only six meters tall, began to grow rapidly at a visible speed under the infusion of this enormous Soul Power —its bones cracked and popped as they extended and thickened in all directions.

The entire process took only a few breaths. Susanoo's height soared from six meters to tens of meters, and its body gradually became complete. The previously missing lower body slowly condensed into shape, and its legs became as thick as pillars supporting the sky, firmly rooted on the arena, causing the entire arena to tremble violently.

"Boom!!"

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens and earth, and an even more dazzling purple light burst forth from Susanoo's body, like a purple Sun suddenly rising, causing everyone present to instinctively squint.

As the light slowly faded, a colossal creature appeared on the arena.

It was a purple-armored giant, a full hundred meters tall, with a head the size of a small mountain, and eyes that gleamed with a scarlet light, like a behemoth from the Abyss;

A pair of enormous purple wings unfurled from his back, covered with sharp bone spurs. Each feather was like a Sharpness blade, and with a gentle flap, they stirred up a howling wind that dispersed all the dust and smoke around the arena.

The giant held a grotesque giant blade in each hand, the blades swirling with faint purple Soul Power fluctuations, as if they could easily cleave through space.

"Recognize your powerlessness. Before my eyes, which can see through all darkness, all your resistance is futile!"

Sasuke's figure hovered above the head of the Perfect Susanoo, looking down at A Ruheng, who was as insignificant as an ant below. His voice, amplified by the Susanoo's Soul Power, resounded throughout the entire arena, carrying an air of arrogance that looked down upon the world.

At this moment, he was like Godhood who controlled all living beings, while the arena and the Spectator below became the backdrop for his display of power.

Even more surprisingly, Sasuke's eyes underwent another change at this moment—his right eye still retained its six-pointed star shape, with the six-pointed star pattern slowly rotating on a scarlet background, radiating a sharp light that seemed to see through everything.

However, his left eye had completely changed. The original six-pointed star had disappeared, replaced by rings of purple circles that spread out like ripples on water. On the outermost ring, there were six small magatama evenly distributed.

"His eyes have changed again... Could it be that he not only completes the Second Awakening of his Martial Soul, but also possesses the heaven-defying aptitude to step into the Third Awakening? If so, the potential of this Sharingan Martial Soul is simply terrifying."

Sasuke's change in eyes caught A Ruheng's attention, causing the Senior Brother of the Body Sect to catch his breath and ponder inwardly.

He had noticed it when Sasuke's eyes turned into a six-pointed star. But at the time, he only thought that it was the Second Awakening of Sasuke's Body Martial Soul.

Looking at those eyes that had changed again, he subconsciously assumed it was the Third Awakening.

"However, why is only one eye changing? Is it because this awakening is not yet complete?"

A Ruheng felt he had guessed the correct answer. After all, Sasuke's ability to discover his Second Awakening on his own was enough to demonstrate his talent. But he should be somewhat exhausted by the Third Awakening, since how could he possibly compare to a sect with tens of thousands of years of heritage by figuring things out on his own?

Thinking of this, a burning light flashed in A Ruheng's eyes, and his fighting spirit and desire to recruit rose and swelled within him.

"This is a real stroke of luck! No matter what, we must get him to join the Body Sect!" He took a deep breath, and his blood and qi surged involuntarily, forming a faint red halo that was visible to the naked eye.

Immediately, he shouted loudly towards Sasuke in the center of the arena, his voice filled with unwavering fervor. "Brother Sasuke, come on! Today I will show you the true strength of the Body Sect, and make you willingly join us!"

Faced with A Ruheng's invitation, Susanoo Sasuke, slowly lowered his head, his condescending gaze filled with contempt and arrogance.

He opened his mouth, and his cold, arrogant words fell like sharp blades. "Foolish wretch, face reality! What you should be doing is not inviting them, but bowing down to the power of the Uchiha Clan!"

Before the words were finished, the hundred-meter-tall Susanoo made an astonishing move—it slowly raised its right hand and drew a purple katana that was tens of meters long from its waist.

Immediately afterwards, Susanoo exerted force with its arm, and the katana, accompanied by a whistling sound as it tore through the air, slashed fiercely down at A Ruheng below!

"Boom--!"

The deafening impact was deafening; energy comparable to the explosion of Fixed Soul Guidance Shell instantly swept across the entire area, and a pitch-black mushroom cloud shot into the sky.

The Energy Barrier on the arena fluctuated violently, with countless cracks spreading across its surface, as if it would shatter completely at any moment.

Fortunately, the Soul Guidance Array that formed the protective shield had been improved over several generations and ultimately withstood the impact, confining all the damage within the arena.

"Hahaha! How about that? This is the power of the Uchiha Clan! This is the true power of the Sharingan!"

Sasuke watched the rising mushroom cloud, feeling the power feedback from Susanoo, and let out a hearty laugh, his eyes filled with absolute confidence in his own strength.

However, before the laughter could subside, a clear voice suddenly rang out from the center of the explosion, instantly silencing Sasuke's laughter. "Hiss~ That was powerful! The force of that attack was several times stronger than any Spirit Master I've encountered before."

As the thick smoke slowly dissipated, A Ruheng was seen standing at the epicenter of the explosion, touching his shiny bald head with one hand. His face showed no signs of disarray, and the energy emanating from his body remained as intense as a raging fire.

He looked up, grinned at Sasuke, revealing two rows of white teeth. "Brother Sasuke, your Susanoo really powerful, it really hurts when it hits you!"

It hurts, but that's all it is.

A Ruheng has cultivated the Innate Secret Method of the Body Sect since childhood, and has already tempered his body to the extreme, making his pain tolerance far beyond that of ordinary people.

Although Sasuke's attack was incredibly powerful and did break through his blood and qi defenses, leaving a deep wound that exposed bone, it was still far from being a one-hit kill.

More importantly, the Innate Secret Method endowed him with extremely strong recovery ability—as long as he did not suffer a fatal injury, his internal energy and blood could circulate rapidly to repair damaged muscles.

At this moment, the wounds on his body were healing at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the pale red Bloodline Power was constantly nourishing the damaged meridians.

"Hmph! Just being stubborn!" Sasuke's face darkened upon seeing this, and he let out a cold snort.

Susanoo immediately assumed a stance holding two swords, the two massive katanas crossed in its hands, radiating an even more terrifying aura. "I'd like to see how many blows you Susanoo!"

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

Three loud bangs rang out in succession as the purple giant wielded his katana with both hands, slashing down at A Ruheng like a storm.

Each strike contained earth-shattering power, carving deep trenches into the arena floor, and causing the Energy Barrier to vibrate and tremble, on the verge of collapse.

A Ruheng's expression finally changed slightly, and he secretly sensed something was wrong.

If he were to cultivate his Innate Secret Method to its full potential, with the absolute hardness of his physical body and its infinite regenerative ability, he would naturally be able to withstand the continuous slashes of Susanoo ease.

However, his Secret Technique is not yet perfected. Although his physical strength far exceeds that of other Spirit Master of the same level, it still has its limits. He can withstand five or six consecutive attacks, but if he is attacked continuously like this, his blood and qi will eventually be exhausted, and he will be at the mercy of others.

In the critical moment, A Ruheng no longer hesitated, his body suddenly sank down, and his legs bent into a squatting position.

As the movement ended, the entire arena suddenly trembled slightly, and the pebbles on the ground bounced, as if a powerful force was continuously flowing from his body into the earth.

The next instant, A Ruheng suddenly sprang up, his blood and qi burning to their peak, and he transformed into a golden-red meteor, moving at incredible speed. He precisely dodged the katana that Susanoo was slashing at and charged straight toward Sasuke's Original Body.

"Brother Sasuke, although your Susanoo, its speed is ultimately its weakness! Moreover, your weakness is too obvious!" A Ruheng's voice rang out amidst the high-speed movement, carrying a hint of certainty.

Before he could finish speaking, his body slammed into the diamond-shaped crystal at the head of Susanoo like a cannonball—the core of Susanoo and the last barrier protecting Sasuke's Original Body.

"Snap!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the rhombus-shaped crystal shattered. Sasuke, Sasuke protection, was sent flying like a kite with a broken string by the immense impact.

He struggled to circulate his Soul Power in mid-air to stabilize himself, finally managing to stop just before reaching the Energy Barrier. His face had turned ashen, and a trickle of blood even oozed from the corner of his mouth.

His prized Martial Soul Avatar was broken open by A Ruheng in such a direct way!

Susanoo astonishing destructive power, it is ultimately an energy aggregate, and the defense of its core is far weaker than that of its other parts.

In open terrain, Sasuke could evade attacks by taking to the air, but the energy shield of the Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention has height restrictions, making it impossible for him to use aerial tactics. This gave A Ruheng an opportunity to take advantage of the situation.

A Ruheng landed steadily on the arena, looking at the pale-faced Sasuke in the distance, a smile appearing on his face, "Brother Sasuke, you've been too kind. Now, shouldn't you seriously consider joining the Body Sect?"

"How can this be repaired!"

Sasuke clenched his fist tightly, his nails digging deep into his palm. The pain instantly cleared his muddled mind. He fiercely wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his eyes flashing with resentment and stubbornness. "You think you've already won? Don't underestimate me!"

Before he finished speaking, Sasuke's right hand suddenly lit up, black electricity surging wildly in his palm, the crackling sound like a venomous snake spitting its tongue, carrying a chilling aura of destruction.

This electric current was not an ordinary fluctuation of Soul Power, but rather "Yin Chidori," infused with the special energy of the Sharingan, making it more penetrating and destructive than the ordinary Chidori.

He stomped his foot on the ground, and his figure shot out like an arrow. Black electricity formed a sharp energy beam in front of him, rushing straight towards A Ruheng.

Seeing this, A Ruheng's eyes flashed with approval, and then his blood and qi surged again. "Good! You have guts! Then let me see how many more tricks you have up your sleeve!"

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on the Presidium became increasingly delicate due to the fierce battle below the ring.

The Spirit Pagoda Master, Qian Gu Dongfeng, sat upright in his seat, his gaze fixed on the arena, his aged face revealing undisguised apprehension. He gently tapped the table and slowly began to speak:

"It seems that young man named Sasuke is going to lose. The Body Sect's Innate Secret Method are indeed as good as their reputation suggests. That contestant named A Ruheng is probably the Body Sect's chosen next sect leader."

At this point, Qiangu Dongfeng seemed to suddenly remember something, his gaze shifting to Lufa, who was sitting quietly beside him. His tone was somewhat probing. "I've heard that the God Craftsman also cultivated the Body Sect's secret techniques in his early years. I wonder what your relationship is with contestant A Ruheng?"

Lufa glanced at Qiangu Dongfeng, his voice calm and indifferent. "He is my senior brother."

"I see."

Qiangu Dongfeng suddenly realized, then stroked his beard, and subtly changed the subject, his tone carrying a hint of sarcasm.

"With God Craftsman at the helm, a prodigy like A Ruheng as his successor, and Uchiha Sasuke soon to join the Body Sect, it seems the Body Sect's glorious days are just around the corner."

His words, seemingly in praise, were actually a test of the extent of the connection between Lufa and the Body Sect.

After all, the Body Sect is an established power in the Douluo Continent. If it can truly rise to prominence, it will inevitably impact the existing power structure. The Spirit Pagoda needs to prepare for this in advance.

However, Lufa seemed to see through his thoughts and said calmly, "My intentions lie elsewhere than with the Body Sect. Although Mu Ye Master Mu Ye is my teacher, I have not joined the Body Sect Body Sect will not interfere too much in its affairs in the future."

"I see." After receiving a clear answer, Qiangu Dongfeng's doubts eased slightly, and a hearty smile appeared on his face. He stopped pursuing the topic.

Just then, a languid and charming voice suddenly broke into their conversation, like a warm spring breeze, yet carrying a hint of something elusive. "The Tower Master just said that Uchiha Sasuke would join the Body Sect, but that's not necessarily true."

Following the sound, Qiangu Dongfeng saw a stunningly beautiful woman resting her chin on her hand, watching the arena below with great interest from a seat not far away.

The woman, dressed in a long black dress, with skin as white as snow and a nonchalant languor in her eyes, was none other than Fors, the Spirit Emissary of the Spirit Pagoda.

"That's really strange."

Qiangu Dongfeng pondered to himself, "Fors clearly had no interest in this Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention for marriage before, and didn't even show up for the first few matches. Why would she suddenly come here? Could it be that she wants to catch up with her old classmate Lufa? Or does she have another purpose?"

Despite his many doubts, Qiangu Dongfeng maintained a friendly smile and asked, "Oh? Could it be that Fors, you believe there might be a reversal in this battle, which seems to have a clear outcome?"

As he spoke, he turned his gaze back to the area below the arena.

At this moment, Uchiha Sasuke's "Yin Chidori" collided with A Ruheng's blood barrier - although the black electric current Sharpness, it could not break through the golden blood barrier and could only leave fine marks on the surface of the barrier.

Having lost his Martial Soul Avatar, Sasuke could only engage in close combat with A Ruheng. However, his physical strength was far inferior to A Ruheng's, who had cultivated Innate Secret Method. Every attack he made was like scratching an itch through a boot, unable to break through A Ruheng's defenses at all.

Instead, he was unilaterally suppressed by A Ruheng's powerful strength, and his figure became increasingly disheveled.

"I think the outcome of this battle is already a foregone conclusion."

Qiangu Dongfeng withdrew his gaze, his tone carrying a hint of certainty, "Uchiha Sasuke's attacks cannot harm A Ruheng. Continuing to wear him down like this will only deplete his physical and Soul Power, ultimately leading to defeat."

"Is that so?" Fors raised an eyebrow slightly, a sly glint in her eyes, her tone tinged with provocation. "Then I wonder if the Tower Master dares to make a bet with me?"

"A bet?" A hint of curiosity flashed in Qiangu Dongfeng's eyes. He hadn't expected Fors to suddenly propose a bet, and his interest was piqued. He asked with a smile, "What are we betting on?"

Fors pointed to the arena below, her black skirt swaying gently with her movement, but her tone was firm. "Let's bet on the final outcome between these two. I bet Uchiha Sasuke can defeat A Ruheng. I wonder if the Tower Master dares to accept this bet?"

Qiangu Dongfeng didn't rush to agree, but calmly asked, "Since it's a gamble, there must be a stake. What do you want, Fors?"

Fors gently twirled a strand of hair behind her ear with her slender fingers, her tone still nonchalant, as if she were talking about something trivial:

"The Federation will soon be holding elections for the next Speaker, and my husband, Nan Fusheng, is currently only the Vice Speaker. If I win, I hope the Tower Master can mobilize all the resources of the Spirit Pagoda within the Federation to support him in becoming the next Speaker."

A sudden realization flashed in Qiangu Dongfeng's eyes. He thought to himself, "So that's it. No wonder she suddenly paid attention to this battle; it was to pave the way for her husband."

As the master of the Spirit Pagoda, he already knew the backgrounds of the core members of the pagoda very well.

Fors may seem indifferent to everything on a daily basis, but she secretly protects her husband, Nan Fusheng, very much.

Nan Fusheng's talent and ability are not outstanding among the Federation high command. The fact that he was able to sit in the position of Vice Speaker is undoubtedly due to the secret support of Fors using the resources of the Spirit Pagoda.

Qiangu Dongfeng had long been aware of this, but firstly, Fors had his elder brother backing her up, and secondly, she acted with discretion and never caused any substantial damage to the Spirit Pagoda, so he had always turned a blind eye.

Now that Fors has taken the initiative to make this request, it is clear that he wants to use this bet to legitimately gain the support of the Spirit Pagoda, adding an important weight to Nan Fusheng's path to becoming the Speaker.

"Can."

After a moment's thought, Qiangu Dongfeng chuckled and agreed—supporting Nan Fusheng was not a bad thing for the Spirit Pagoda. If he could use this to do Fors favor, he might reap even greater rewards in the future.

But then he changed the subject, turning his gaze back to Fors, "However, if you lose, what stakes do you have left?"

"A set of Four-word Battle Armor." Without a second thought, Fors blurted out, then pointed to Lufa beside him, his tone as casual as if he were simply asking for a pen. "I lost. Just ask him for it."

"Huh?" Qiangu Dongfeng was stunned. His smile froze, and he subconsciously turned his gaze to Lufa.

The Four-word Battle Armor is the Federation's most advanced equipment. Even in the Spirit Pagoda, only a few core members and high-ranking members can possess it. As the Federation's only God Craftsman, Lufa's Four-word Battle Armor he personally crafted, is priceless and can be called a rare treasure.

Fors actually Lufa out as the "stake"—isn't the relationship between these two far too unusual?

Not only Qiangu Dongfeng, but also several high-ranking Federation officials who were watching the conversation showed expressions of surprise, their eyes scanning back and forth between Fors and Lufa, their hearts filled with doubt.

Just as everyone was filled with doubt and surprise, Lufa slowly raised his head, calmly meeting Qiangu Dongfeng's gaze, and uttered two words: "It's fine."

Qiangu Dongfeng was completely dumbfounded—was the God Craftsman really that good-tempered? Even if Fors was his old classmate, it shouldn't be this indulgent, right?

The value of a set of Four-word Battle Armor is enough to drive any force crazy, yet Lufa agreed so readily. The relationship between these two is probably far more than just "old classmates".

Surprised as he was, Qiangu Dongfeng had no reason to refuse a set of Four-word Battle Armor personally crafted by God Craftsman.

He suppressed his doubts and nodded hastily, afraid that Lufa would change his mind. "Alright! The bet is settled! I want to see how this battle will ultimately unfold."

Seeing this, Fors smiled with satisfaction. She turned to the other side and looked at Dean Dang Hongchen of the Hongchen Academy, her tone inviting. "I wonder if Dean Hongchen would be interested in participating in this bet? More people, more fun."

Dang Hongchen quickly waved his hand, a helpless smile on his face, "Forget it, I'm too old to handle this." Although the Hongchen Family did indeed wield considerable power in the Federation, he had no intention of getting involved in such matters.

"Then forget it."

Fors didn't force him, and hummed a tuneless little melody, turning his gaze back to the arena below, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

Seeing this, the others on the Presidium also turned their attention to the ring.

Everyone originally thought the battle was over, but Fors's bet with Qiangu Dongfeng and Lufa's quick acceptance aroused everyone's curiosity.

Could it be that Uchiha Sasuke, who seemed to be suppressed, actually had a hidden trump card that allowed him to stage an amazing comeback?