"What? A second-tier Pill King is fighting Lü Hesheng, the champion of the fourth ring? Is this some kind of joke? A Pill King is actually going to the arena to duel someone?" Before the announcer at the ring had even finished speaking, the several hundred people nearby erupted into an uproar.
"Absolutely true. Why would our Hualin Arena make up such a thing to lure you in? Just look!" The announcer swept out a hand, and a screen of light appeared in midair. It showed a silver-haired man in blue robes, his expression calm.
"Who's that? We don't recognize him at all," someone said.
"Right, right! That's Pill King Lu, who made a huge splash at the alchemy gathering at Qinglian Temple. I've seen him before." One of the alchemy grandmasters who had placed a bet was from Moon Spirit Pill Workshop. Though it couldn't compare to the three great pill workshops of Huayang, Moon Spirit Pill Workshop still had a decent reputation in Yuanling City.
Two other alchemy grandmasters present spoke up as well. With several alchemists vouching for him, the others couldn't help but believe it. The place grew lively in an instant, everyone loudly discussing this exceedingly rare battle.
By now, the odds had been posted: 1.3 to 1.
"Is this a mistake? Lü Hesheng has at least some renown, and he's in the late stage of Spirit Transformation. He's facing Pill King Lu, who's only a mid-stage Spirit Transformation body cultivator, yet the odds are this low?" Someone immediately voiced their dissatisfaction.
"I reckon Pill King Lu just wants to make a name for himself."
"Odds of 1.3 to 1?" Lu Xiaotian was taken aback. They were a little lower than he'd expected, but winning this round would keep him busy for quite a while.