New Chapter: Prestige and Perks
"Wonderful, worth the trip. This ticket was worth it. I actually saw a True Immortal beat a Super Peerless to a pulp. Unexpected and exhilarating!"
Everyone stood up and discussed it heatedly. This result excited many people. It was a case of defying authority and defeating a recognized bigwig. This kind of thing is particularly eye-catching.
The competition itself was marketed around this: a battle between true immortals of Super Peerless. In the end, Kong Xuan really gave them a big surprise, cleanly and decisively defeating Zhu Hai and disintegrating him on the spot.
"Where on earth did this demon king come from? He comes from the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain and is an unregistered resident of the Meteorite Sea? He's too fierce! He managed to overthrow a big shot like Niu Ben!"
"A demonic star has appeared in the sky, its power is outrageous. I can almost see a peerless demon rising up, defying the heavens, becoming a supreme being, overlooking the universe and the starry sky."
This battle left everyone present very satisfied, mainly because Kong Xuan's combat power soared, breaking the original record of the 9th floor of the Bronze Giant Palace, giving them all a wonderful experience—a "Dream Walking" of real time and space, something that would normally cost an exorbitant price to experience.
"The birth of a demonic star, achieving godhood in a single battle, is indeed eerily powerful. I urge the true immortals of my human race to step forward. Are there any outstanding talents who can rival Kong Xuan recently?"
In the Bronze Arena, there were extraordinary individuals from all races, and the number of humans was not small. Some people, not wanting to miss out on the excitement, said this.
In fact, the humanoid creature that spoke was not human at all; it was deliberately stirring up trouble.
"Of course, Lu Renjia can fight!"
Who is Lu Renjia?
"You haven't heard of him? The formidable figure who appeared in the Mysterious Sea half a year ago, conservatively estimated, has a combat strength index of 15 Azure Raven, or even more than 20."
The entire ninth floor of the Bronze Giant Palace was in an uproar, with many people still discussing it and not leaving immediately.
Everyone agrees that Kong Xuan achieved godhood in one battle, truly possessing the aura of an unparalleled demon king in the True Immortal Domain. His unruliness and wildness are all built upon his own powerful strength.
Some people remarked, "No wonder, before the battle he was the one keeping an eye on Zhu Hai, and after the battle started, he swooped down like an eagle swooping down on a chick. He certainly had the power to be domineering, and he really crushed Zhu Hai and utterly destroyed him."
Undoubtedly, these comments and praises were like a thousand arrows piercing the heart, or a dull knife cutting flesh, causing continuous and excruciating pain to the Candle Dragon Clan.
The confidence and pride they had when they first entered the city now replaced their frustration and dejection. It was bad enough that their clan's Heavenly Grade Expert had been defeated, but the elders' intervention and even the personal attack of Super Peerless had resulted in a bloody end. This was a huge blow to them.
But then, the wolverine poked its big head out, its single remaining feather perked up, and looked them over again. Although it didn't say anything, it grinned, which infuriated the group. They were so provoked that they wanted nothing more than to kill it on the spot.
The wolverine said, "What are you glaring at me for? You're the ones who had my two True Fate and two feathers destroyed. You've done all sorts of evil deeds, and now you're reaping the consequences. Aren't you still angry? If you're not satisfied, come on in! I, the Second King of Five Elements Mountain, am still here!"
Instantly, the murderous aura of the Candle Dragon Clan subsided. If they continued to fight to the death, things would be even worse. Today, the Kong Xuan the Demon King alone had practically "annihilated" their entire clan; all of them had been defeated.
"He is indeed impressive, especially the way he rammed his head with such force. I think it was incredibly wild and was his highlight moment." Zhuo Yanran spoke up, seemingly trying to cover up something, and explained earnestly, "Jingqi, I'm not trying to provoke you, I really admire him. This demon king is very powerful and truly extraordinary."
An Jingqi wasn't angry. She nodded and said, "Of course, I understand you. People who cry easily like domineering demon kings or alien lords. I'll introduce you to him later."
The news of Zhu Hai defeat spread to the Bronze Giant Palace in an instant, causing a sensation throughout the entire Sky City. After all, he was Super Peerless of his race.
Everyone was stunned.
"The younger generation these days are really ruthless. Zhu Hai has a great reputation, but this time he not only suffered a great defeat, but was also skinned alive. His Star River Outer Scenery Diagram, which he has painstakingly cultivated for many years, is so amazing, yet it was directly taken away by Kong Xuan and made his own."
"Hiss, the Star River Outer Scenery Diagram is really hard to master. It's actually fallen into the hands of the Candle Dragon Clan. This is part of the scriptures left behind by the True Saint. That Kong Xuan the Demon King has obtained a great fortune today. Even I want to go and snatch it from him. But, thinking about it, I'd better not. I reckon that if I fight him fairly in the Bronze Giant Palace, I'll also be fleeced and have my fortune taken away."
After this battle, all parties in Sky City unanimously agreed that in the True Immortal Domain, Kong Xuan the Demon King was an invincible True Immortal, and even Super Peerless one had no chance.
Bronze Giant Palace, Xuan Tian, Black Crane, and Jin Yu exchanged bewildered glances. Many people had contacted them, wanting to get to know Lu Renjia.
Kong Xuan became a legend in one battle, so why is Lu Renjia also receiving so much attention and importance? They were speechless; everyone was trying to pull strings for them.
However, everything has its clues. Among these extraordinary individuals are people from the Bronze Giant Palace. They have clearly tasted the benefits. After Kong Xuan became popular, they set their sights on Lu Renjia.
Before this battle, Lu Renjia was even more famous than Kong Xuan.
Besides the arena, there were also people from a large gambling den. Were they planning to set up a big showdown between Lu Renjia and Kong Xuan? Using the grand spectacle to attract attention and create a huge Betting Market?
"There are even people from the Candle Dragon Clan, as well as Yuan Sheng and his group, who want to get to know Lu Renjia. Could they be thinking of using Lu Ya Kong as a stepping stone?" Xuan Tian, Black Crane, and the others speculated.
At this time, the wolverine was also quite busy and couldn't bother to confront the Candle Dragon Clan. His communicator kept ringing, but he didn't recognize most of the people he spoke to.
Clearly, these people all wanted to get to know Kong Xuan, so they first went to the Five Elements Mountain King.
"Who is Mingyue?" Wolverine asked Chong Xiao and Six-Eyed Golden Cicada. He wasn't familiar with the disciples of some major sects and didn't know them at all.
"Hiss, Fairy Mingyue is very famous, she actually took the initiative to talk to you?" Even Chongxiao, the Chong of the Black Peacock Clan, was surprised.
The wolverine said, "Judging from this, you're looking for my Second King of Five Elements Mountain, wanting to get to know him."
"Yalin, who is this?" The wolverine looked at the communicator. The information on it had names, but he was completely clueless and didn't recognize any of the people behind it.
The Six-Eyed Golden Cicada also showed surprise, saying, "You've never heard of Celestial Immortal Yalin? She's a core disciple of a top-tier sect. By the way, why are they all women?"
"There are also male names, but I find female names more appealing, so I'm asking you for suggestions first. Another message came in; this name is a bit strange, it's called Night."
"Hiss!" Xiong Shan of the Black and White Bear Clan poked his big head out at the sound and said, "Black Night, some call her a Heavenly Maiden, others see her as a witch. She's very powerful and extremely alluring. Tell Brother Kong Xuan to be careful, lest she devour him alive. If all else fails, call me when the Black Night Female Immortal appears. If he doesn't have time, I'll risk my life to attend in his place!"
Chen Yu was disdainful.
Six-Eyed Golden Cicada and Chong Xiao burst out laughing.
The wolverine sighed, "Now I can rest easy. My Second King of Five Elements Mountain won't be left to grow old alone. He's been quite popular with women lately, so he should be able to leave behind a few offspring, right?"
He looked like a concerned elder brother, feeling that the population of Five Elements Mountain was too small and needed to be expanded.
Before Wang Xuan had even left the iron cage, he was personally greeted by the most popular commentator from the Bronze Giant Palace, the Beast Woman, who spoke to him about some matters.
For example, we could invite him to participate in some celebrity battles or attend some events. Of course, it all depends on his own wishes; he doesn't have to participate.
In addition, she also introduced some of the benefits that came with the Black Card.
"Can we read the books collected in the Bronze Giant Palace?" Wang Xuan asked. He had heard that there were many secret books here, including notes about the True Saint and Supreme Scripture.
The Beast Woman had a graceful figure and a youthful, beautiful face. She explained with a sweet smile, "We need to accumulate points in the arena. With Brother Kong's record, continuing the winning streak won't be a problem. He'll have the opportunity to read those supreme chapters."
"I reckon that when I'm down to my last few points, the Bronze Giant Palace will pick an invincible opponent for me," Wang Xuan said.
The Beast Woman shook her head in denial, saying, "How could that be? We wouldn't deliberately target you, especially Brother Kong. You rose to prominence based on your real achievements, and the Bronze Giant Palace hopes for a long-term partnership. The higher-ups have already declared you a partner, a VIP among VIPs."
"Besides, I believe that Brother Kong is unmatched in any field." The Beast Woman thought highly of him, and then told him about the benefits of the Black Card, which included the opportunity to train in a special secret chamber in the Bronze Giant Palace, making the training twice as effective.
This moved Wang Xuan, and it held considerable appeal for him, but he also had to be wary of others using the Bronze Giant Palace to spy on his secrets.
"What other benefits are there?" Wang Xuan asked.
"It's me." The Beast Woman's furry ears perked up, her face was extremely beautiful, her smile was radiant, and her ten snow-white tails behind her were very eye-catching.
"Huh?" Wang Xuan asked in surprise.
The Beast Woman swayed gracefully and smiled, "Brother Kong, every time you come to the Bronze Giant Palace, I will personally receive you, explain things to you, help you find the best cultivation chamber, take you on a 'Dream Walking' of the real world, and accompany you throughout the entire process."
He was surprised; this was considered an exceptionally preferential treatment, making him a highly valued Red Arena Champion by the Bronze Giant Palace.
Wang Xuan pondered and decided to find a secret cultivation chamber to take a look. He had recently obtained Star River Outer Scenery Diagram, which was very compatible with the Star River Cleansing Body Scripture. After studying it, he should be able to gain a lot, or even break through the barrier directly.
The Beast Woman secretly transmitted her voice, saying, "Brother Kong, I'll tell you this in private. Some of the higher-ups in the Bronze Giant Palace were researching this before, wanting to find Lu Renjia and ask you to have a duel with him."
Wang Xuan's thoughts were interrupted. Coming back to his senses, he felt that his earlier ideas needed to be put on the agenda. He needed to think about how to put them into action and how to safely and reliably develop a Lu Renjia.
Various scriptures floated through his mind, and then he looked at the wolverine on the bronze platform, staring at its single, protruding feather.
"Brother, are you done? There are some new friends here who want to meet you." The Great King of Five Elements Mountain, the wolverine, waved and transmitted his voice to him.
Because of Wang Xuan, he was very busy with "business" and many people came to him.
Just then, a VIP box in the VIP section flashed with light, and then someone walked out, causing some people to gasp and their expressions to change.
"That person seems to be... an extraordinary being!" came a whisper of Super Peerless skill.
"What? Who is it?" This startled the other Super Peerless. He hadn't expected that a true extraordinary person would be present. This was truly unexpected.
"It's suspected to be Li Lin from Moon Sacred Lake!" someone whispered, not daring to speak directly. To them, the extraordinary beings roamed the starry sea, high above all.
Wang Xuan turned around and noticed the commotion in the VIP section. His expression remained unchanged, neither happy Wu You, but deep down he was restless and unable to calm down.
Those were extraordinary and elegant individuals. He had once seen her figure from afar. While fishing in the Mysterious Sea, he had caught all her ornaments and clothes. To this day, he still has a red ribbon with him.