Jin Yan was in high spirits. "Most fighters on these platforms are at the Spirit Transformation Realm, followed by Nascent Soul cultivators. Those at the Divine Void Realm rarely appear on platforms like these. The most formidable champion in our North City this year is Xiao Xifeng, a wind-element cultivator. His unpredictable Windshadow Blade is peerless among Spirit Transformation cultivators. He's already defeated fifteen challengers at the late stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm in a row."
"Back-to-back matches?" Lu Xiaotian asked in surprise.
"They get one stick of incense to recover between bouts. But for fights of this level, and with the energy they consume, that amount of time is barely better than nothing," Jin Yan said.
Lu Xiaotian's pupils contracted. Defeating fifteen late-stage Spirit Transformation powerhouses in a row was no small feat. Every fight took its toll, and none of the fighters who made it onto the platform could be weak. At that level, even he might not be able to manage it. Of course, this didn't take into account methods that let one punch above one's weight, such as absorbing the essence of a Divine Void Realm demon beast. Still, these contests could do wonders for improving one's strength.
"Since the outcome of each bout is unpredictable, so many gamblers get involved. If you place a heavy bet and win, you'll be rolling in wealth; if you lose, you could be ruined. If you aren't familiar with the rules, honored guest, you'd best learn them first, so you don't get taken for a ride."
As they talked, they crossed several streets and arrived at a small courtyard that looked plain, even a little shabby from the outside. Inside, it was quite elegant, and the air carried a faint fragrance of pills and herbs.
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