Chapter 2143: Chapter 1541: Victory and Defeat (2)

Wang Qingshan and Zhao Hongyun seemed to understand each other well. As soon as the referee’s voice fell, they both exploded with full force, with no intention of testing each other.

Rumble——

The shockwaves from their battle were so powerful that even through a protective barrier, it felt terrifying. Many low-level cultivators showed fear on their faces.

The few Earth Immortals maintaining the shield also became serious, increasing their mana output to ensure the shield wouldn’t break due to their fight.

After all, if such a situation occurred, they would be fine, but it would surely cause many cultivator casualties.

What would be the point of the agreed duel if that happened? They might as well start with a melee battle from the beginning!

Back to Wang Qingshan and Zhao Hongyun’s battle.

One was skilled in Fire Method, and the other in Thunder Method. The power of their divine powers and secret techniques was formidable. Every exchange was electric and fiery, with no clear advantage drawn, leading to a stalemate.

But shortly after, Zhao Hongyun was hit by a flash of fire due to a moment of carelessness. His body froze, blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, and his spirit deteriorated slightly.

The injury wasn’t serious, but in a battle where both sides were nearly equal, it was an obvious flaw and weakness.

Wang Qingshan noticed this, and although he didn’t show it on his face, he felt a bit of glee inside, and his attacks became more aggressive.

"Fell into the trap." Li Zhirui, observing the scene, shook his head slightly. If that man didn’t realize it in time, he might end up losing the battle.

Fu Chengguang nodded in agreement, saying, "Nevertheless, he’s bold. Taking such actions is risky; one mistake, and it might become real." 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺

"Without doing so, he might not achieve victory."

Among the thousands of onlookers, perhaps only the two of them saw the truth, while others were still caught up in the thrill and angst of Wang Qingshan seemingly gaining advantage.

That’s the difference in their insight and experience.

The spiritual fire blazed intensely as if revealing the scene of Zhao Hongyun’s impending demise.

"Fellow Daoist, I concede!" Wang Qingshan said, full of confidence.

"Cough cough, again!" Zhao Hongyun, increasingly injured, revealed a tenacious demeanor, unwilling to admit defeat.

"If something unexpected happens to you next, don’t blame me for being ruthless."

"Come fight!"

"Good, good, good!" His attitude made Wang Qingshan, who clearly had the upper hand, somewhat embarrassed and angrily launched an attack.

With a bang, a Fire Phoenix suddenly appeared, cloaked in terrifying spiritual fire, attacking Zhao Hongyun at lightning speed, as if traversing space, it appeared in front of him in an instant.

As the battle was nearing its end and he was about to be seriously injured due to not reacting in time, there was suddenly a new movement.

Turning into a spark of thunderlight, he disappeared from everyone’s sight, and when he reappeared, he was behind Wang Qingshan.

"Fellow Daoist, it’s over!" Zhao Hongyun’s cold voice whispered in his ear.

Three Thunder Stings hovered at his forehead, heart, and dantian—the three major vital points. In this situation, even if he wanted to struggle and resist, there was no way.

Only now did he remain in a daze, unwilling to believe that the situation could suddenly reverse so drastically.

"How did I lose?"

"You were too careless, thinking that launching a killing move would ensure your victory, leaving yourself unguarded, giving me the opportunity."

Zhao Hongyun’s words, in truth, spared Wang Qingshan’s dignity. He didn’t mention deliberately exposing a flaw or being arrogant and presumptuous.

"Ha!"

But he’s not a fool. How could he not realize these things? With a self-deprecating cold laugh, his voice carried an endless sense of desolation, "I admit defeat..."

Immediately, Wang Qingshan turned into a flash of spirit light and quickly vanished.

"This duel—it’s your victory!"

The leading Earth Immortal from the loose cultivators side had a glint of darkness in his eyes and said, "However, there’s only one Pure Spirit Grass, and many of you wish to consume it. I wonder how you all plan to distribute it?"

"That won’t trouble you, Fellow Daoist."

"Hehe."

Before the words fell, the person had already left.

Not all on the loose cultivator side were willing to accept this result, but with the strongest few Earth Immortals leaving, they had no choice but to accept it as well.

"After watching three pretty exciting performances."

In their eyes, the battles of Human Immortals and Earth Immortals were no different from performances.

Fu Chengguang suddenly spoke, "Fellow Daoist, are you interested in that spiritual object?"

Li Zhirui looked at him with some surprise.

"If you want it, I can snatch it for you."

Without hesitation, he declined, "No need, I’m quite satisfied with my own aptitude; there’s no need to go out of the way."

"Since you don’t want it, then let’s leave as well."

The two followed the crowd and left, leaving the Three Mysterious Sect and other factions’ cultivators to start discussing the distribution of the Pure Spirit Grass.

"I can refrain from competing for this Pure Spirit Grass, but you must give me a Thunder Attribute Heavenly Immortal Rank spiritual object," Zhao Hongyun spoke first.

He knew very well that they arranged for him to fight not solely because he was the strongest and had the best chance of winning, but also because participating in the duel eliminated a strong competitor for them.

He agreed, hoping to obtain the spiritual object he desired through this opportunity.

"This..."

"Fair enough, I’ll provide this spiritual object. I hope Fellow Daoist will stay as a witness." While some hesitated, an Earth Immortal immediately agreed.

His words were not simple, intending to leverage Zhao Hongyun’s strength to strengthen his side’s bargaining power.

"Good!" He agreed without hesitation.

Other Earth Immortals offered their conditions, hoping the opponent would withdraw from the competition.

Unfortunately, besides Zhao Hongyun, only three Earth Immortals of early-stage without any significant competitiveness withdrew from the competition.

After another round of negotiations, the Pure Spirit Grass finally found a home, obtained by an Earth Immortal from the Three Mysterious Sect.

To this end, he paid a hefty price, uncertain if it was worthwhile, or if he would regret it in the future.

...

At this time, the previously calm secret realm sprang back to life.

Ultimately, it was the appearance of the Pure Spirit Grass that reignited everyone’s desire to explore the secret realm. They found that even as it neared closure, precious spiritual objects remained undiscovered!

At such times, if they could find a spiritual object and hold it, the reward might exceed their previous gains.

However, in such circumstances, ambushes and intercepts became more frequent.

Many cultivators harboring beautiful dreams ended up decapitated on the way.

As Li Zhirui and Fu Chengguang leisurely strolled through the secret realm, like sightseeing, they would often encounter these cultivators.

They were content with their gains and didn’t want to waste time and energy wandering aimlessly, so their destination was always the secret realm’s exit, unchanged.

Throughout this journey, some oblivious cultivators attempted to ambush and attack them, but ultimately ended up pillaged, with all their gains handed over to others as gifts.

"Here we are!"

Although they moved at a seemingly leisurely pace, it wasn’t long before they reached the final destination.

Before their arrival, many cultivators were already waiting, ranging from Individual Immortals to Earth Immortals, representing various realms.