Enlightenment After the Peak Showdown

"Bring out whatever trump cards you have left." Ye Xiaofeng spoke coldly. He did not merely want to win in terms of techniques; he also wanted A Xin to admit defeat wholeheartedly.

"Sword God, if you can take this move, then from this day onward, I will regard you as my superior. Soul Skill—Man-Spear Unity!" A Xin's entire body seemed to merge into the Fire Dragon Spear. At that moment, he was the spear, and the spear was him.

"Sword God, take this!" A Xin shouted. Everyone broke out in a cold sweat for the Sword God.

"Green Lotus Bodyguard, Momentary Trace!" Ye Xiaofeng used his first and fourth Soul Skills in succession to defend himself.

A Xin directly shattered the Green Lotus Bodyguard and thrust toward Ye Xiaofeng. Although Momentary Trace weakened the attack, the spear still pierced straight through Ye Xiaofeng's chest.

Blood slowly trickled from the corner of Ye Xiaofeng's mouth. "You lost," A Xin said. By now, his Soul Power had also been exhausted.

"Is that so?" Ye Xiaofeng gripped the Fire Dragon Spear tightly with his left hand while the Seven Kill Sword in his right stabbed toward A Xin's chest.

"How is that possible? How could you..." A Xin stared wide-eyed at Ye Xiaofeng, unable to believe that Sword God could still strike back and injure him after taking such a powerful attack.

"What exactly happened in the arena?" Seeing this scene, everyone in the stands had no idea who had won and who had lost.

"How is this possible? Sword God still had strength left after such a fierce assault?" the host shouted.

"You won." A Xin's clothes were stained red with blood as he spoke slowly.

The two pulled out the spear and sword at the same time. A Xin collapsed from exhaustion. Ye Xiaofeng understood that he had actually lost as well; A Xin had not been convinced of his defeat.

"Tenth match, the uncrowned king—Sword God!"

"Sword God! Sword God! Sword God!" All the spectators cheered at the sight. It had been an absolutely spectacular battle, one that would surely spread throughout the Heaven Dou Empire before long.

"Are you alright?" Seeing Ye Xiaofeng slowly walk down from the fighting platform, Dai Mubai hurried over to support him.

"This isn't the place to talk. Let's head back first." Ye Xiaofeng returned to their private room in the Soul Fighting Arena with them. The moment he entered, he coughed up blood and collapsed to the floor.

"Brother Ye, how are you?" Dai Mubai hurriedly supported Ye Xiaofeng.

"I'm fine. Hurry and close the door first." The twins were startled by the scene and quickly ran over to shut the door.

"A Xin's Self-Created Soul Skill was too powerful. I'll be fine after resting for a while. You should go out first, and don't let anyone in." Ye Xiaofeng was badly injured and had only forced himself to hold on until now.

"Alright. Rest first. Call me if you need anything; I'll be right outside." Dai Mubai led the twin sisters out as he spoke.

"First Soul Skill—Blessing." Ye Xiaofeng had sent Dai Mubai and the others away because he did not want them to see his other Martial Soul.

Under the healing of the Jade Swan Martial Soul, his injuries quickly healed. However, after ten consecutive battles, his body was still somewhat weak.

That spear just now... Ye Xiaofeng immediately immersed himself in his memories of the battle. In his mind, he continuously deduced A Xin's Self-Created Soul Skill, Man-Spear Unity, and unknowingly entered a state of enlightenment.

"Young Master Dai, Young Master Ye has been inside for three days without making a single sound. Could something have happened?"

"Young Master Dai, why don't we go in and take a look, just in case?"

Dai Mubai found their words reasonable. It had already been three days. If they continued waiting and something happened, the loss would outweigh the gain. Brother Ye surely would not blame him.

After considering it again and again, Dai Mubai slowly opened the door and entered. "Brother Ye, you..." Dai Mubai saw Ye Xiaofeng sitting cross-legged beside the bed, completely motionless.

"Young Master Dai, Young Master Ye, he..."

"Shh..."

After seeing Ye Xiaofeng like this, Dai Mubai thought for a while and realized that Ye Xiaofeng had entered a state of enlightenment. He signaled for them not to disturb him.

"Brother Ye has entered a state of enlightenment. What a blessing in disguise," Dai Mubai said with a sigh.

"Enlightenment? Is it very impressive?" the older twin sister asked. After all, neither of them was a Soul Master.

"Enlightenment is something Soul Masters dream of. It is something one may encounter but can never seek in an entire lifetime," Dai Mubai said wistfully.

"Let's stand guard outside. We mustn't disturb Brother Ye." Dai Mubai led the sisters out.

"Young Master Dai, have you ever experienced enlightenment?"

"Is there even a need to ask? Young Master Dai must have experienced enlightenment before."

The twin sisters chimed in one after another, making Dai Mubai somewhat embarrassed.

"I already told you, a state of enlightenment is something that can only be encountered by chance." Although Dai Mubai had cultivated to the rank of Soul Elder, he had never experienced enlightenment.

"Young Master Dai, how long does enlightenment last?" the twin sisters continued asking.

"Naturally, the longer the enlightenment lasts, the better." Dai Mubai replied helplessly. At that moment, the manager of the Great Soul Arena arrived.

"Honored guest, hello. Could you introduce Sword God to me?" the manager asked tactfully.

"Manager, I already told the steward earlier that Sword God is injured and cannot meet anyone for the time being. Notify you once his condition improves," Dai Mubai said blandly.

"If our honored guest requires treatment, the Great Soul Arena has healing-type Soul Masters willing to provide assistance free of charge."

The manager understood that Sword God was extremely powerful. Since he had surpassed A Xin in strength, he was even more worth befriending.

"There is no need for that at the moment. However, we would still like to rent this room for a while longer. I hope the manager can agree." Dai Mubai remained polite, after all, this was someone else's territory.

"That is completely fine. If Young Master Dai has any needs, I can assist you," the manager said with a smile.

"Alright. I'll notify you when he wakes up." Dai Mubai was not curious how the manager knew his name. The manager could naturally find out if he investigated carefully.

"Then I won't disturb Young Master Dai any longer. You may also rest in the room next door." Seeing Dai Mubai constantly standing guard outside the door, the manager specifically instructed his subordinates to provide the neighboring room for their use as well.

Another four days passed like this. It was not until the afternoon that Ye Xiaofeng woke from his state of enlightenment. Dai Mubai and the others were still waiting outside. Just as Ye Xiaofeng was about to get out of bed, his body felt somewhat stiff, and he rolled straight off the bed.

Hearing the commotion in the room, Dai Mubai and the others hurriedly rushed inside and saw Ye Xiaofeng lying face-down on the floor.

"Brother Ye, are you alright?" Dai Mubai asked anxiously.

"I'm fine. My leg cramped up." Ye Xiaofeng climbed to his feet awkwardly.

"What time is it now?" Ye Xiaofeng felt as though he had merely taken a nap. Other than feeling a little weak upon waking, he felt refreshed all over.

"Brother Ye, you have been in a state of enlightenment for seven days," Dai Mubai said enviously. He had heard that some once-in-a-century geniuses entered enlightenment, but even their first enlightenment would only last two or three days. Ye Xiaofeng had lasted a full seven days. He was simply monstrous.

Just then, the voice of Xiao Bing from the Heavenly Mystery System sounded again:

"Master, congratulations on remaining in a state of enlightenment for seven days. You have exceeded the Heavenly Mystery System's expectations. As a special reward, you are granted the Eye of God and Demon."

Ye Xiaofeng's eyes instantly turned one gray and one green. The gray radiated boundless destructive power, while the green emitted endless vitality.

"Ah!" Dai Mubai was instantly injured by Ye Xiaofeng's Eye of God and Demon and fainted.

"Young Master Dai, what happened to Young Master Ye?"

The twin sisters had no idea what had happened.

"Don't touch him. Let me take a look." Seeing that Dai Mubai had been injured by his eyes, Ye Xiaofeng hurriedly withdrew the Eye of God and Demon. Without making a sound, he activated the Jade Swan Martial Soul's first Soul Skill, Blessing, to heal Dai Mubai.

"What happened to me?" Dai Mubai woke under Ye Xiaofeng's treatment. The moment he had looked into Ye Xiaofeng's eyes, he had felt a piercing pain and fainted.

"Perhaps you've been too tired lately. Rest for a while and you'll be fine." Ye Xiaofeng brushed it off.

"Young Master Dai, you scared us to death." The twins were so anxious they were nearly crying. Without Dai Mubai, their happy lives would come to an end.

"Honored guest, hello. I am Luo Shaotian, the manager of the Soul Fighting Arena." Upon learning that Ye Xiaofeng had awakened, Luo Shaotian immediately set aside his work and rushed over.

"Hello. May I ask why Manager Luo has come to see us?" Ye Xiaofeng asked curiously upon seeing Luo Shaotian.

"This is a Diamond Badge from the Soul Fighting Arena, along with two exclusive Purple Gold Cards from the Soul Fighting Arena bank. All of your stakes and prize money have been deposited into the cards. The Gold Soul Coins are respectively and."

"Thank you, Manager Luo."

Ye Xiaofeng smiled as he accepted the badge and the two Purple Gold Cards. Luo Shaotian revealed a pained expression for an instant, but Ye Xiaofeng still caught it.

"May I ask whether Sword God would be interested in joining the Imperial Soul Fighting Arena? As long as you are willing, we will provide all of your Soul Rings at the ten-thousand-year level, and of superior quality as well." Luo Shaotian did not want to lose such a genius. If Ye Xiaofeng joined the Soul Fighting Arena and was carefully nurtured, the arena might one day produce an Assault System Titled Douluo.

Ye Xiaofeng's brilliance had moved even Luo Shaotian. At level 41, he had defeated the level 55 A Xin. A Xin's combat strength was no weaker than that of an ordinary Soul Emperor, and Ye Xiaofeng would only grow stronger in the future.

"I'm sorry, Manager Luo. I am used to freedom and have no such plans for now." Ye Xiaofeng did not need Soul Rings. "If there is nothing else, we will take our leave."

"Please consider it carefully, sir. The doors of the Soul Fighting Arena will always remain open for you." Luo Shaotian did not want to lose such a genius.

Ye Xiaofeng said nothing more. He and Dai Mubai changed clothes, left the Great Soul Arena, and arrived at the Heavenly Human World Inn.

"Shopkeeper Li, give us a private room and bring up all the finest dishes. Also... go make the arrangements." Dai Mubai spoke mysteriously toward the shopkeeper. Ye Xiaofeng did not hear the rest and went straight upstairs.

Shopkeeper Li gave a lecherous smile and wore an expression that said he understood. Dai Mubai wrapped an arm around the twins and followed upstairs.

"Brother Ye, we struck it rich this time." Dai Mubai had gained so much money in one go.

"Indeed. I did not expect us to make the Soul Fighting Arena bleed so heavily this time." Ye Xiaofeng smiled, feeling particularly pleased.

"Young Master Dai, you promised us."

"Young Master Dai, you can watch if you want. We're both yours anyway."

The twin sisters spoke in turn, leaving Dai Mubai speechless.

"I'm in a good mood today. I'll give each of you one hundred thousand. That will ensure you never have to worry about food or clothing for the rest of your lives," Dai Mubai said with a smile. One hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins was enough to make anyone envious.

"Young Master Dai, we don't want money. We only want you to treat us well."

"Mhm, mhm."

The twin sisters felt that Dai Mubai's favor was better than money. Wealth was only an external possession. With him around, would they ever lack money?

"I already promised to give you the money, so not one coin less. And my love for you won't be any less either. Fill your stomachs well—we still have overtime work tonight." Dai Mubai gave a lecherous smile. He had spent seven days guarding Ye Xiaofeng and was nearly going mad from holding himself back.

"Young Master Dai, you're so annoying. Young Master Ye is still here." The older twin sister lightly punched Dai Mubai.

"It's fine, continue. But if you want a great battle, go back to your room. I can't bear to watch you put on a show in front of me," Ye Xiaofeng teased.

Ye Xiaofeng was even happier inside. Through his enlightenment, he had gained a deeper understanding of the sword path and unexpectedly obtained the Eye of God and Demon. He had also gained nearly two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins.

"Brother Ye, I want to transfer the one million in my card to you. After all, I only gained it because of you." To Dai Mubai, Ye Xiaofeng was far more worth befriending. To a prince like him, money was merely a string of numbers.