Chapter 1901: Chapter 1901 Stopping Point
Ye Liuyun chose to continue the challenge. After another three consecutive victories, he ingested another Elixir.
This platform did not restrict candidates from ingesting Elixirs.
However, the process of digestion and absorption of Elixirs took time. Martial practitioners cannot indefinitely take their Elixirs, or else they will explode from the overwhelming Elixir’s energy.
Ye Liuyun, having ingested two body-refining Elixirs in a row, was actually in somewhat of a perilous situation. Even if he did not explode from the pills, there would be traces of toxin from the Elixirs left in his body.
But Ye Liuyun thought that he could use detoxification pills to clear out the toxins later on. The most important thing at present was to use this last opportunity to push his body to its limit for the fight.
After three consecutive battles, the crowd cheered loudly to celebrate his successive victories in awe.
He won to the point where the amount of his winning Elixirs had accumulated to 504. If he won another round, the number of pills would increase to 512.
"Continue!" Ye Liuyun declared.
"Yes!" A round of applause thundered from the audience.
His next adversary was a martial practitioner wielding a large sword.
Typically these huge swords were heavy, without edges. Like their crude swords, the martial practitioners possessed strong bodies and even stronger sword wills.
As expected, the moment Ye Liuyun crossed swords with the practitioner, he discovered that the God Realm was indeed abounded in talented individuals. The opponent’s sword will was not much weaker than Ye Liuyun’s.
The two of them had similarly domineering and rigorous sword wills.
Both of them were evenly matched.
Suddenly, the other martial practitioner unleashed his power of heaven and earth.
However, his power of heaven and earth was slightly below Ye Liuyun. Hence, his attack was quickly suppressed by Ye Liuyun. After a few rounds, the martial practitioner willingly conceded, demonstrating a clear self-awareness.
Below the platform, the other martial practitioners began to cheer and encourage Ye Liuyun to continue fighting.
However, after winning this round, Ye Liuyun called it quits.
With each match, he could feel his opponents’ power rising. He wasn’t certain where these martial practitioners came from.
Should he continue, he estimated that the owner of the Body Refinement Pavilion would send someone to eliminate him. It was better to quit while he was at an advantage.
Plus, he had won ten matches in a row and was feeling drained. His odds of victory would be significantly reduced if he continued.
Knowing when to cease fighting was just as critical as training for actual combat.
The fact that Ye Liuyun’s continuous winnings were already causing envy in many participants.
Several martial practitioners muttered in disappointment after knowing they would not be able to keep placing bets. After all, they weren’t the ones going against Ye Liuyun. They were merely spectators, enjoying the commotion.
However, Ye Liuyun paid no mind to their opinions. He claimed his winnings and left the secret realm with Lei Ming and the others through the Conveyor Formation.
The results and benefits of body cultivation in the secret realm far exceeded his expectations. He had spent four to five months, but Ye Liuyun considered it a great benefit.
They left the Body Refinement Pavilion with dirt-streaked faces, bidding each other farewell. Everyone cleaned up and changed in a rush because appearing in their current state would only invite unwanted attention.
Zhao Mingcheng asked Ye Liuyun which inn he would be staying in before she hurried off.
Ye Liuyun then returned to the inn with Lei Ming and the troop.
Manshu and Brute Bull had been anxiously waiting for their return. Seeing everyone return safely, they could finally put their minds at ease.
Their unkempt appearances told that they had been through great hardship.
Ye Liuyun and the others promptly returned to the Spatial World to freshen up and get change.
"How refreshing!" Ye Liuyun sighed while soaking in the Vital Waters.
"It feels so good to have our genuine energy back! As for that secret realm, I don’t want to go there again! It always feels like we lack something and never have enough confidence when fighting against others." Lei Ming also remarked thoughtfully.
Ye Liuyun nodded and agreed, "Indeed, there’s no need to go there again. Our strength won’t improve much even if we go. The gains from there aren’t as significant as those from the foreign race battlefield."
After freshening up and changing their clothes, everyone felt extremely comfortable.
They felt light and healthy physically as if they possessed inexhaustible strength. The nourishment they received from the Vital Waters also played a crucial role, as it thoroughly eradicated all the hidden injuries within their bodies.
Ye Liuyun had the impression that his physique had been polished into an invaluable, unbreakable gem.
As for the remaining Elixirs, he didn’t plan to sell them. He could give the accumulated resources to his clone or Manshu to refine her physical strength.
He awarded a handful of Elixirs to the Brute Bull. He then distributed the rest of it to the few feral beasts to improve their bodies.
He then instructed everyone to take the Detoxification Elixirs and cultivate within the Xuankong Stone.
After consuming the Elixirs, they needed to eliminate the traces of toxin right away. When everyone emerged from the Xuankong Stone again, they were full of energy, itching to battle the foreign race to test out their powers.
Ye Liuyun planned to treat Lei Ming and the others to a feast at the tavern before leaving the city.
They had just checked out from their inn when they ran into Zhao Mingcheng.
Had Zhao Mingcheng not taken the innitiative to greet Ye Liuyun, he wouldn’t have recognized her.
With her eye-catching crimson and black armour, Zhao Mingcheng exuded elegance and vitality. Her former haggard appearance in the secret realm stood in stark contrast to her clear, bright eyes, fair skin, and sophisticated appearance.
"Miss Zhao, are you dressing so beautifully to charm young men?" Lei Ming teased when he saw her.
"No, not at all!" Zhao Mingcheng hurriedly explained with a blushed face, "I’ve just finished trading resources and made quite a bit of money. I wanted to treat you all to a meal."
"Coincidentally, we were just about to head to the restaurant for a meal. Let’s go together!" Ye Liuyun invited her along.
"You’re Zhao Mingcheng? I’m Manshu." Manshu politely greeted Zhao Mingcheng. She had heard about her from Lei Ming.
Zhao Mingcheng had also heard about Manshu from Lei Ming and knew she was one of Ye Liuyun’s women.
After exchanging greetings, Ye Liuyun and his companions set off for the restaurant.
Many jealous looks were cast in Ye Liuyun’s direction as soon as they saw him surrounded by a bevvy of beauties.
Before they even entered the restaurant, someone from the second-floor window called Zhao Mingcheng.
"Miss Zhao, it’s been a long time. Why not come upstairs and join us?" A handsome young man greeted Zhao Mingcheng.
"Sorry. I’m here with my friends!" Zhao Mingcheng declined.
"Invite your friends to join us." Seeing a group of beautiful women, the young man eagerly extended the invitation.
Ye Liuyun, however, did not pay the man any attention and led his group into the restaurant.
"Next time. We have other commitments. Enjoy your meal!"
It seemed like Zhao Mingcheng didn’t want to bother with him either. She promptly followed Ye Liuyun and the others into the restaurant.
Ye Liuyun had the waiter lead them upstairs to a private room. But as soon as they reached the second floor, a man stepped up to block their path.
"Our Mister Kuan invites you all to join him!" announced the follower.
"Thanks but we have to decline, we have other matters to attend to!" Ye Liuyun responded and refused the invitation.
Ye Liuyun found the follower’s behaviour rather annoying. But since he came to convey a polite invitation, Ye Liuyun gave a courteous refusal.
However, the lackey glared at Ye Liuyun, "Mister Kuan invited Miss Zhao and these beautiful ladies, not including you. Just who do you think you are, how dare you..."
"Scram!"
