All Things Are Contracts

Chapter 177: The Key to Breakthrough

Outside the arena, besides discussions about the competition, there was another topic.

“Have you heard of a name called Zhanyue?” a curious person asked their companion.

“Zhanyue? Never heard of it,” the person replied curiously. “I don’t remember him being on the competition list.”

“He’s like Holy Maiden Lixi, a disciple taken in by the Goddess after she awoke,” the person said mysteriously.

“The Goddess’s disciple? How is that possible? It’s normal for Holy Maiden Lixi to be taken as a disciple since she’s a Light Contractor, but what abilities does this Zhanyue have?” The listener was indeed interested.

“Hehe, do you remember when the record of the Boundless Tower was broken? That person should be Zhanyue.”

“It was him! I see. Does that mean we should respectfully address him as Divine Son when we meet him? After all, he’s the Goddess’s disciple.” People around who heard this were incredibly surprised. The spectators were all either rich or noble, so it was normal for them to have such information. However, the contestants on the arena were not so calm.

“This Divine Son has set quite a high threshold, refusing to meet any of us,” Fan Longyu said somewhat angrily. Yesterday, whether it was Tai’e, Yunyao, or others, they were all turned away by Zhanyue.

Tai’e added, “Since he was taken as a disciple by the Goddess, he must have extraordinary skills. It’s a pity he’s not participating in the arena. I would very much like to spar with this Divine Son.”

The ice beauty Yunyao beside them had no reaction, but she was also a bit unconvinced in her heart. The Goddess was also her faith, and she was curious about what kind of person her disciple would be.

“Wasn’t he supposed to hide his identity? How did it suddenly get exposed? Looks like Zhanyue is in trouble,” Huang Xueqing frowned slightly. Zhanyue’s identity exposure was quite troublesome, with everyone wanting to fight him. She knew Zhanyue had many secrets, but in terms of realm, she had sensed earlier that Zhanyue was only at the level of the first stage of Star Profound Realm, seemingly having just entered the Profound Realm not long ago. He might not be a match for them.

Not only outside the arena, but people in the private boxes were also discussing Zhanyue.

“That kid I met back then actually became the Goddess’s disciple,” Mi Hongchen recalled her first encounter with Zhanyue. He seemed to be someone who had just started cultivation, not much stronger than ordinary people, knowing and understanding nothing. “No wonder I always felt this kid was extraordinary. Looks like my intuition is not bad.”

“Hmph, just a kid who got lucky,” Gong Xiaoyu beside her was wearing a water-green palace dress, her hair in a high bun with a hairpin inserted, displaying her noble beauty. Her originally charming eyes now held some inexplicable hatred. She had lost her purity in such an unclear manner, and the other party acted as if nothing had happened. How could she not be angry? “You bastard, one day I’ll catch you and teach you a lesson.” Recalling everything that happened that day, Zhanyue was in a daze with little memory, but Gong Xiaoyu remembered it clearly. Zhanyue was indeed strong and vigorous, making her unable to resist, only passively accepting. However, she had used this opportunity to break through to the Spirit God Realm. Her feelings towards Zhanyue were very complex. She couldn’t say she hated him, but she couldn’t say she liked him either. She had always seen him as a junior and didn’t have those kinds of thoughts. Now she didn’t know how to face Zhanyue, so she had been avoiding him.

“Sister Gong seems to have some conflicting feelings about that kid. By the way, sister, how did you break through to the Spirit God Realm? I’ve been stuck at the peak of Sun Profound Realm for a long time and can’t find that opportunity. Sister, you must teach me,” Mi Hongchen said.

Gong Xiaoyu gave her a look, full of charm, seemingly thinking of some scene again, her cheeks flushing. “Opportunities can’t be shared.” Gong Xiaoyu was a bit speechless. She couldn’t tell Mi Hongchen to go do that kind of thing with Zhanyue. Not to mention whether it would work or not, it was too embarrassing.

“Sister, why have you been dressing more maturely recently, with a mature woman’s charm? Have you found someone you like and are hiding it from me?” Mi Hongchen asked again. She felt Gong Xiaoyu had been acting strange lately.

“Shut up and watch the competition. It’s about to start. You better pray that Fan Longyu doesn’t win. I’m afraid he’ll come to confess again. Let’s see how embarrassed you’ll be,” Gong Xiaoyu said.

At the mention of Fan Longyu, Mi Hongchen’s smile indeed froze. “Hmph, what kind of thing is he? I don’t know what he’s thinking. I, Mi Hongchen, am not a tool for his cultivation. Although he’s extraordinarily strong, he’s too arrogant. He’ll stumble one day.”

“Ah, if you don’t break through to Spirit God Realm soon, you might really be caught up by these guys. They’re all extraordinary geniuses,” Gong Xiaoyu said.

“That’s why, sister, you need to help me. How did you break through to Spirit God Realm before?” Mi Hongchen circled back.

Gong Xiaoyu was exasperated, but she seriously thought about it. Zhanyue had a mysterious flame inside him, a fusion of three flames. Her breakthrough was partly related to the medicinal power of pills, and partly to the aid of that flame. Would this flame be effective for Mi Hongchen too? She couldn’t be sure, and besides, she wouldn’t tell outsiders about this matter. She could only remain silent and not answer.

Seeing her not speaking, Mi Hongchen didn’t pursue it further. She planned to get some good wine one day, the kind of top-grade divine wine that could intoxicate Spirit God Realm cultivators. She didn’t believe she couldn’t pry open Gong Xiaoyu’s mouth then.

On the arena, a new round of competition began. The first match was from the winners’ bracket, Liu Zhaoran versus Tai’e. One of them would secure the first spot in the Heaven Book Trial, while the loser would naturally fall to the losers’ bracket.

“Winners’ bracket, first match, Liu Zhaoran versus Tai’e,” With Thunder Lord’s announcement, the arena became lively, with cheers echoing.

“Please advise!” Spear King Liu Zhaoran held his long spear, his eyes like a fierce tiger.

Tai’e nodded and threw out the first punch.

The fist force carried endless wild winds, making Liu Zhaoran’s clothes flutter. He used his spear tip to support himself on the ground, stopping his retreating body. Then, not wanting to be passively beaten, he charged forward with his spear. A cold glint arrived first, followed by the spear striking like a dragon.

However, what met the spear was a fist without any protection.

The collision between the spear tip and the fist didn’t result in the expected bloodbath. Instead, the fist bent the spear shaft, and the enormous force directly sent Liu Zhaoran flying back with his spear. Liu Zhaoran lay on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of blood. His silver spear also lay beside him. Losing his spear was his greatest shame. He stood up, his eyes even more determined.

“Ah, the gap is too big,” including the Imperial Tutor who brought Liu Zhaoran, everyone knew Tai’e was almost certain to win. This young man from the Ancient Sun-Chasing Kingdom was too strong.

On the arena, Liu Zhaoran didn’t intend to give up like this. Hadn’t he been dreaming of encountering a true strong enemy since he started practicing martial arts? Now with a strong enemy in front of him, how could he talk about giving up!

“Ten Thousand Dragons Sky-Breaking Strike!” The ultimate skill that defeated Xionxin reappeared on the arena. Tai’e didn’t interrupt, allowing Liu Zhaoran to unleash his strongest attack.

Liu Zhaoran, facing enormous pressure, stepped forward one step at a time, then thrust out his spear. Behind him, ten thousand giant dragons soared, all pouring into the spear tip, transforming into endless mighty force towards Tai’e.