Betting One's Life

The rolling smoke slowly dissipated, and thousands of pairs of eyes focused on the Purple Light Prison Array, all anticipating Nan Meng's emergence.

At this moment, a figure finally struggled out of the smoke. However, it wasn't Nan Meng, but Zhen Hun, covered in blood.

Whoosh—

The entire crowd erupted, a deafening clamor.

"How is this possible! How could General Nan be defeated?"

"Damn it! He resorted to a sneak attack!"

"That's shameless! Attacking from behind! Aren't they afraid of being laughed at?"

"This match doesn't count!"

"Did we lose again?"

The common folk couldn't accept this outcome, cursing loudly. If not for the Purple Light Prison Array blocking them, Zhen Hun would likely have been drowned in a torrent of spit.

Qin Jun, amidst the crowd, also had a grim expression. He hadn't expected this result either.

"He's not dead yet," Guan Yu said calmly, opening his phoenix eyes. Qin Jun's eyes lit up at his words.

BOOM!

The smoke on the Vermilion Bird Stage was suddenly swept up by a fierce wind, creating a spectacular scene. Zhen Hun, who had just emerged, was caught off guard and blown to the ground. The rolling smoke detached from the ground, coiling in the air like a black dragon.

"Hmph! I, Nan Meng, will not be defeated!"

A roar like that of an enraged lion echoed from the Vermilion Bird Stage. It was Nan Meng.

Everyone looked closely and saw Nan Meng slowly standing up, propping himself with his great saber. His armor was tattered and broken from the explosion, his face covered in blood, but his eyes still blazed with killing intent.

"He's really putting on a show!"

Qin Jun exclaimed in surprise. If Nan Meng had lost, he wouldn't have had a chance to shine, so he appreciated Nan Meng's bravado.

Daji shook her head and chuckled, "He can only stand up and roar right now."

Qin Jun paused. At this moment, Shen Yan cautiously walked between them and announced loudly, "The second match goes to the Gan Yue Kingdom!"

Anyone with eyes could see that Zhen Hun had lost consciousness. Being blown down just now had scattered his last remaining strength.

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire venue erupted.

Everyone was shouting Nan Meng's name. Even the generals in the viewing stands couldn't help but clap their hands in approval. Nan Yu Xin, in particular, was excitedly jumping up and down, tears welling up in her eyes.

"As expected of my loyal subject!"

The Dry Emperor finally showed a smile. Qin Yu behind him also let out a sigh of relief. If even Nan Meng had lost, the Gan Yue Kingdom would have been utterly disgraced.

Zhu Yishi looked at Nan Meng and couldn't help but sigh from the bottom of his heart, "Truly a fierce general."

Xiao Beilong beside him snorted dismissively but didn't retort.

After the Purple Light Prison Array was dispelled, Nan Meng walked out of the Vermilion Bird Stage step by step. No one supported him. He didn't walk quickly, but each step landed like a heavy hammer on the hearts of the people.

After seeing Nan Meng off the stage, Shen Yan finally wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and announced, "The third match will now begin. Please have both sides send out one representative."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Beilong appeared on the Vermilion Bird Stage. His physique was no less imposing than Nan Meng's.

His Mortal Transformation Realm aura suddenly erupted, sweeping across the entire venue and silencing the clamor instantly.

"Who dares to fight me!"

Xiao Beilong shouted coldly, his words filled with disdain. Nan Meng had already lost his fighting capacity, and now no one on the Gan Yue Kingdom's side could match him.

The Dry Emperor in the viewing stands heard his arrogant words, and his face instantly turned grim.

The generals behind him remained silent, none daring to step forward at this moment.

Even if Nan Meng had fought Xiao Beilong, he might not have won, let alone them?

If they lost, they would face the condemnation of tens of millions of citizens from the entire kingdom. It would be impossible to climb higher in the future!

Stepping forward now would be digging their own graves.

"What, no one dares to come up?" Xiao Beilong laughed wildly, as if witnessing the funniest comedy in the world.

The Dry Emperor's eyes seemed to spew fire. Although he had anticipated this situation from the beginning, he still found it difficult to suppress his anger when it actually happened.

Qin Yu and the other princes were also filled with indignation. He couldn't help but recall Guan Yu's terrifyingly imposing figure. How wonderful it would be if he could be here.

"In the Royal Capital of my Gan Yue Kingdom, you dare to act so presumptuously, you mere clown? Be careful you don't leave the Vermilion Bird Stage alive!"

A voice filled with contempt broke the eerie silence. Immediately after, three figures in black robes leaped from the crowd and landed on the Vermilion Bird Stage.

All eyes snapped to them. The representatives from both countries in the viewing stands frowned.

Who were these three mysterious individuals?

"Who are you people? This is a duel between two kingdoms, do you have the right to interfere?" Xiao Beilong asked coldly, his tone filled with a chilling killing intent.

Hearing this, Qin Jun lifted his hat, revealing a handsome face. He said with a playful smirk, "I am the Third Prince of the Gan Yue Kingdom. Why would I not have the right? If I don't have the right, then your Crown Prince should be kicked off his perch!"

His highly provocative words sent the entire venue into an uproar.

The faces of all the Gan Yue Kingdom officials in the viewing stands changed drastically, as did the Dry Emperor's. Qin Yu, in particular, shot up from his seat, exclaiming, "How could he be here?"

The Third Prince being demoted was known throughout the entire city. How did he return?

"Holy crap! How is it the Third Prince?"

"Wasn't he demoted?"

"He's the Third Prince? Isn't he Young Master Jun?"

"What? The Third Prince is the Young Master Jun who's been causing a stir all over town recently?"

"How could that be fake? I've had drinks with him!"

The commoners and cultivators began to discuss in shock. Setting aside Qin Jun's identity, what he had just said made them feel incredibly satisfied!

To dare to contend with Xiao Beilong, and to even mock the Crown Prince of the Cang Lan Kingdom, was simply audacious!

Although they felt Qin Jun was courting death, his words were exactly what they wanted to say but dared not speak!

"This young man has guts!" The smile that had been plastered on Zhu Yishi's face finally vanished. Qin Jun was already a dead man in his eyes. To dare tell him to get down in front of everyone, Qin Jun was the first.

"Father Emperor, since no one dares to fight, allow my people to participate, how about it?"

Qin Jun turned to look at the Dry Emperor on the pavilion and said loudly. At the sixth level of the Foundation Establishment Realm, his voice easily spread throughout the entire venue.

The Dry Emperor's brows furrowed, his thoughts unknown. Then, he smiled and said, "Of course!"

Holy crap!

He agreed so readily?

Qin Jun was somewhat taken aback, but he didn't overthink it. Instead, he said to Xiao Beilong, "You're very arrogant. Do you dare to bet your life?"

Betting one's life?

The entire place fell silent, and everyone stared at him curiously.

Qin Jun stood tall and straight. Such a perfect moment to show off, he had to seize it!

Head held high!

Look down on others with your nostrils!

The more flamboyant the expression, the better!

Maximize the show-off!

"How do we bet our lives?" Xiao Beilong asked playfully. He could see through Qin Jun's cultivation at a glance; he was definitely a top-tier genius. If he could eliminate Qin Jun openly, it would be wonderful.

On the pavilion, the Dry Emperor looked at Qin Jun with a strange expression. This son seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.

Qin Yu looked at Qin Jun, who was the center of attention, his eyes almost spitting fire.

"How did this beast return!!!"

He roared in anger in his heart.

Third update, so many rewards today, an extra chapter!!