Nine-Win Streak

"That guy actually won!"

"He really beat Swift Blade Liao Fei!!"

A wave of astonished cries rang out, almost all of them expressing shock that Qin Chen had defeated Liao Fei.

Though they had considered the possibility beforehand, when it actually happened, it still felt unreal.

"On Arena Stage Six, King of Body Tempering Layer Six wins!"

The host's voice rang out at just the right moment.

Standing on the stage, Qin Chen let out a long breath of relief.

Liao Fei had been much harder to deal with than Blood Wolf. His swift blade had truly posed a serious threat to him.

But even so, he had still won in the end!

Flowing Clouds Chasing Moon Steps had played an enormous role in that victory.

It was only thanks to Flowing Clouds Chasing Moon Steps at Grand Completion that he could strike with such precision each time, achieving the greatest effect while sustaining the least damage.

It really was worthy of being the most powerful and challenging D-rank Combat Skill at Muyang Third Middle School!

"King of Body Tempering Layer Six, would you like to keep defending your title or pause the matches?"

The host's voice rang out again.

"I'll take a break!"

Qin Chen called out calmly.

Though several blade marks had been left on his body, none of the wounds were deep.

What's more, thanks to Seven Injuries Fist, they were steadily healing. He could already feel them beginning to scab over.

These injuries had hardly affected him at all.

But the battle had taken a heavy toll on his stamina, and he needed to pause and recover.

Qin Chen slowly walked off the Arena Stage, found an empty seat in the Preparation Area, and gradually steadied his breathing.

The other Martial Artists nearby no longer looked down on Qin Chen. Instead, there was a hint of respect in their eyes.

Swift Blade Liao Fei was among the very best fighters at Body Tempering Sixth Layer.

By defeating him, Qin Chen had proven himself worthy of his title.

And Qin Chen had pulled it off at Body Tempering Fourth Layer. That was enough to earn anyone's respect.

After Qin Chen's fight ended, the others' matches somehow seemed dull by comparison.

They were no different from before, yet somehow, something was missing.

It was like eating pig slop every day without complaint, only to find it hard to stomach after getting a taste of fine bran.

There were fighters on the Arena Stages even stronger than Qin Chen. Some were even experts at Body Tempering Ninth Layer. Yet no one could find the same thrill in watching them fight as they had in watching Qin Chen.

Something just didn't taste right!

Before long, many people turned their gazes toward Qin Chen in the Preparation Area, hoping he would fight again soon.

Qin Chen was thinking the same thing.

He had earned one hundred and fifty thousand Star Coins from his five wins: the basic reward of ten thousand for each of the five victories,

plus the one-hundred-thousand-Star-Coin reward for a Five-Win Streak.

And less than half an hour had passed between his first match and the end of his last one.

At a rate like that, who wouldn't be tempted?

Not to mention, the reward for a Ten-Win Streak was a whopping two hundred thousand Star Coins.

If he stopped challenging opponents now, his conscience would haunt him to death!

An hour later, as the crowd waited with bated breath, Qin Chen—having recovered ninety percent of his stamina—chose to enter the matchmaking pool again.

But this time, unlike his first round, he didn't get matched with an opponent right away. His name didn't appear on the big screen until after he had waited for more than half an hour.

"King of Body Tempering Layer Six and Man Like the Wind, please proceed to Arena Stage One for your match!"

King of Body Tempering Layer Six, realm: Body Tempering Fourth Layer, total matches: 5, wins: 5, consecutive wins: 5

Man Like the Wind, realm: Body Tempering Fifth Layer, total matches: 7, wins: 5, consecutive wins: 4

Qin Chen stepped onto Arena Stage One. Before long, a boy with a bitter-melon face walked up, his expression growing even more miserable when he saw Qin Chen.

He had been thrilled watching Qin Chen fight from below just a moment ago, even cheering him on.

But facing Qin Chen himself was a different matter entirely!

Qin Chen had just beaten Swift Blade Liao Fei in front of everyone. He didn't think he was any stronger than Liao Fei.

Even knowing he was no match for Qin Chen, he had to give it a shot for the sake of his Five-Win Streak!

Maybe Qin Chen was already at the end of his rope after fighting Liao Fei?

Though the odds of that were slim.

With that thought, he immediately let out a strange cry and charged at Qin Chen.

A few seconds later~

As pain flared in his butt, he decided he should never trust a "maybe" again!

"King of Body Tempering Layer Six wins!"

"Would you like to continue defending your title, or..."

"I'll keep defending!"

Qin Chen answered calmly.

During the half-hour he had spent waiting for a match, his stamina had completely recovered, and his injuries had mostly healed. Only the scabs remained.

In this condition, he naturally chose to keep defending his title.

The next three matches were almost exactly like his time on Arena Stage Six.

For three consecutive fights, his opponents were all below Body Tempering Sixth Layer in strength, and every one of them chose to concede.

By then, Qin Chen had nine wins and a nine-win streak. He was just one victory away from completing a Ten-Win Streak and claiming the two-hundred-thousand-Star-Coin reward.

At the thought of it, Qin Chen's face lit up with excitement.

That was two hundred thousand Star Coins!

After waiting for less than ten seconds, Qin Chen's tenth opponent appeared.

"Chen Qing, please proceed to Arena Stage One to fight the reigning champion!"

"Chen Qing?"

"Why does that name sound familiar?"

Someone in the audience blurted out.

The next moment, it seemed to dawn on him, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

He immediately scanned the Preparation Area, trying to confirm whether it was the person he had in mind.

But even after searching the entire area, he couldn't spot that figure. A trace of disappointment unconsciously crossed his face.

"I thought that Chen Qing was that person!"

Strangely, though, no one in the Preparation Area stood up and headed for Arena Stage One.

Just as everyone was wondering what was going on, all the spotlights above the arena suddenly blazed to life, shining in unison toward a certain direction.

The dramatic spectacle naturally drew everyone's attention.

The spotlights bathed the competitors' tunnel.

At that moment, an inexplicable pressure settled over the crowd. Every sound in the arena abruptly died away.

Everyone stared, unblinking, into the dark tunnel.

Before long, the measured sound of footsteps slowly emerged from within.

Each step seemed to land right on the crowd's hearts, making everyone's expressions turn grave.

A few seconds later~

Under the rapt gaze of the crowd, a figure finally began to emerge from the darkness...