Victory After Consecutive Battles, a Secret Discussion

Su He had deliberately restrained the power of Awe-Inspiring Mountains and Rivers just now. Otherwise, Wood Force Crocodile's attack would not have merely faltered for a moment.

"First Spirit Skill, Golden Lion Battle Physique!" Su He swiftly lit up his yellow first spirit ring, granting himself a hundred percent attack boost and an eighty percent defense boost. This was exactly the kind of flesh-and-blood tempering he wanted. Only through more battles could he gain more experience; every powerhouse rose by treading upon the corpses of countless enemies.

Though this was only a spar, Su He would not strike to kill. However, Wood Force Crocodile's arrogance had irritated him somewhat. While Su He would not lose his temper due to the noble upbringing he had received since childhood, teaching Wood Force Crocodile a lesson seemed harmless enough.

"Explosive Step!" Su He met Wood Force Crocodile's Third Spirit Skill head-on. Their fists collided, and after less than a second of deadlock, Wood Force Crocodile spat blood and flew backward.

"I wonder who gave you that confidence."

Leaving those words behind, Su He turned and walked away, leaving Wood Force Crocodile below the stage gasping for breath. Even now, he could not understand why that fellow in a Black Gold Mask, pretending to be mysterious, was so powerful.

"Oh my heavens! After using a spirit skill, contestant Golden Lion defeated Rhino Muli, who had previously achieved seven consecutive victories, with just one move! We have simply never heard of such strength!" the female host exclaimed. "Let us send off the victor of this battle!"

As Su He entered the passageway, confetti and fireworks suddenly burst forth. The audience saw only the back of a figure in black robes, gradually vanishing beneath the celebratory streamers.

"Only one point added." Su He considered this expressionlessly. "It takes ten points to advance to Silver Soul Fighter, and fifty points to become a Gold Soul Fighter badge holder. Only upon reaching Gold Soul Fighter will I truly draw the attention of Heaven Dou City's nobles. I need to work harder. Or perhaps, after a few more matches, I can try fighting opponents above my level."

Thus, Su He cultivated during the day and came to the spirit arena in the evening for two or three matches. Occasionally, he went to the Spirit Hall Sanctuary to discuss the progress of his assignments with Salas. About half a month passed this way.

During those half a month, Su He's record stood at fifteen wins and zero losses, with four of his opponents being Soul Ancestor-level fighters.

At present, challenging opponents above his level was not particularly difficult for Su He. He could end a battle within five minutes. The combat strength of an ordinary Soul Ancestor was lower than that of a talented Soul Elder. This was an indelible gap brought about by talent. Back at Spirit Hall Junior Spirit Master Academy, this rule had already been abundantly clear. Otherwise, how could the members of the Golden Generation have become the leaders of their respective departments in their third year?

That evening, as Su He played with the Gold Soul Fighter badge in his hand, Ling Yu, the supervisor of Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, came looking for him.

A mature, alluring female voice came from behind him. "Golden Lion Sir!"

A mature woman around thirty-five, dressed in a professional skirt suit and black stockings, hurried over to Su He. She was Supervisor Ling of Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena. Su He had met her several times before, and quite a few Soul Ancestor- and Soul King-level spirit masters in the arena were her admirers.

"What is it, Supervisor Ling?" Su He asked blandly.

"It is like this, Golden Lion Sir. Your strength is already unmatched among Soul Elders in Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, and you have won several matches even while challenging opponents above your level. If you are willing, I have a very lucrative business opportunity here. I wonder whether Golden Lion Sir would be interested?" Supervisor Ling said with a smile.

"Oh?" Su He was intrigued. "I would like to hear the details."

The two arrived at Ling Yu's office and began discussing the matter after taking their seats.

"What do you think of our spirit arena's business, Mr. Su?" Ling Yu asked.

"Very good. Just look at the endless stream of people coming and going." Su He answered with a faint smile.

"However, the truth is not so." Ling Yu's expression turned grave. "Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was the property of the late Prince Xue Chen." She paused.

"Oh, it even has royal ties. Its foundation truly runs deep." Su He looked interested. "And what does that have to do with why you called me here today, Supervisor?"

"After His Highness the Prince passed away, the Young Master was still too young to take over management of the great spirit arena." Ling Yu said, "Prince Xue Xing had long set his sights on this enormous prize. Over the years, he has done everything possible to suppress our great spirit arena. Our profits have shrunk by more than ninety percent. If this continues, we will face the threat of bankruptcy."

Su He frowned after hearing this. In truth, he did not particularly want to get involved with Xue Xing. That man was vindictive and narrow-minded. "Then how can I help? Supervisor Ling, why don't you tell me first?"

"Crimson Dragon, a Purple Gold Soul Fighter at the Soul Ancestor level, is a favorite before Prince Xue Xing," Ling Yu said slowly. "His soul power is as high as level 47, and he possesses the high-grade martial soul Blazing Tyrannosaurus. He has been invincible in the spirit arena, and as of today, he has achieved thirty-three consecutive victories."

"Our arena can fully accept an ordinary spirit master's winning streak, but Prince Xue Xing places astronomical bets on Crimson Dragon every time. The spectators have gradually come to understand Crimson Dragon's strength and choose to bet on him as well. With no suspense in the matches, the spirit arena earns no profit." Ling Yu's tone became somewhat urgent. "Ninety percent of our revenue is now being lost because of Crimson Dragon. We urgently need a powerful spirit master to defeat him."

"Oh? So you came to me." Su He smiled. They were clearly treating him as a weapon to be used. "Supervisor Ling seems to be taking things for granted. Why should I do something that brings me no benefit at all?"

"If Golden Lion Sir helps our spirit arena with this matter, you will receive fifteen percent of the arena's future profits. That is an astronomical sum," Ling Yu said.

"If Golden Lion Sir is still dissatisfied, then this humble woman would not mind dancing for you once more. Since Prince Xue Chen died, I have not sought out another man." With that, she looked at Su He pleadingly.

Although Ling Yu had once been Prince Xue Chen's lover, her Soul Power Level had reached level 53, and her martial soul was the exceedingly rare Bewitching Fox. Every word and movement of hers exuded natural charm, and her appearance was that of a peerless beauty. Su He immediately felt his mind grow muddled, and an urge to agree rose within him.

Indestructible Golden Body! Su He silently recited, and his mind instantly cleared.

He narrowed his eyes at the pale-faced Ling Yu and warned her.

"If there is something you wish to discuss, you may discuss it with me. But Supervisor Ling, what you have done is dishonorable." With that, he turned and prepared to leave the great spirit arena.

"Golden Lion Sir, wait! Twenty-five percent of the profits, and you may freely mobilize the great spirit arena's resources!" Ling Yu hurriedly raised the offer again. Clearly, Su He had become her only lifeline, and she had to hold on to him tightly.

Su He did not turn around. Instead, he said flatly.

"Forty percent. If you can agree to that, I will act."

Although he was not short on money, gaining greater control over Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena would also lay the groundwork for his future plan to seize the nation. Therefore, Su He would not let the profit before him slip away. Moreover, he already had a rather good plan in mind. Based on his understanding of Prince Xue Xing's personality in the Original Work, if he caused the man to suffer a major loss, Xue Xing would certainly find every possible way to retaliate against him.

And that was precisely the outcome Su He wanted.

"Fine." Ling Yu agreed without much hesitation. Faced with survival or death, she knew which mattered more.

After leaving Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, Su He returned to his residence. It was not until midnight that he went out again and arrived at the Spirit Hall Sanctuary.

"I have a message for the Young Lord."

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