Chapter 308 - 307: [Ghost Head] Duel

From the moment he noticed those kids, Jiang Qiu felt a surge of displeasure. The saying that one’s face reflects their heart was supposed to be incredibly accurate.

But he was now discovering that gauging the hearts of the people of the Yin Yang Great Realm through their masks was, surprisingly, even more accurate.

That guy in the ox-head ghost mask was like a vile spirit—ugly and incompetent. He only dared to talk big, never having the guts to actually offend those Yin Yang Summoned Life disciples who were still at their Peak.

’These so-called masks hide their faces, but in doing so, they reveal their inner hearts even more profoundly, making them difficult to conceal. Perhaps this is a unique Law Power of the Yin Yang Great Realm.’

’Cultivators in higher Realms, like Elder Bell Fish, can prevent their masks from so easily revealing their state of mind. But these kids, who have only cultivated to the third or fourth layer of the Spirit Body Realm, can’t hide their thoughts at all. They’re completely exposed.’

In the Yin Yang Great Realm, the Spirit Body Realm was considered the starting Realm. The previous stage primarily involved fusing with the Cultivation Dish, achieving an effect similar to the Refinement into Jade Sinews.

In other words, only after being properly refined with the Cultivation Dish does the Hundred Ghosts Communication Technique truly begin. These kids were just starting out...

*Tug.*

A small hand suddenly tugged at the corner of his clothes, interrupting his murderous thoughts. He looked down to see a warning look in Snow’s eyes. "Elder Bell Fish said that even though life in the Yin Yang Great Realm is infinitely resurrected, the Hundred Ghosts Sect greatly values life. Disciples cannot resolve conflicts privately. They must report them to the Sect and settle things in the dueling ring."

"In other words, you can’t kill them."

Jiang Qiu raised an eyebrow. He had no innate pity for any Alien Race.

When he first saw those Elders in their bizarre masks, he’d assumed they were just ordinary members of the Human Race. He had even felt a sense of familiarity, not this much unease.

But as he learned more about the Yin Yang Great Realm from Elder Bell Fish, he gradually came to understand that the people here couldn’t be considered part of the Human Race.

Yin Yang had simply used a template similar to the Human Race when creating them. In reality, they didn’t even have genders!

"Hey, you! Why are you hanging around a waste like Snow?"

Just as Jiang Qiu’s displeasure was mounting, the kid in the ox-head ghost mask glanced over, his eyes filled with disdain.

From his Cultivation Realm, he could tell Jiang Qiu was also someone with no Cultivation. And he looked so big, so he couldn’t be young. A real waste.

Seemingly ignoring the disdainful look, Jiang Qiu spoke coolly, "What’s your name?"

"Heh, I’m Ghost Head. What of it?"

The kid in the ox-head ghost mask planted his hands on his hips, looking completely fearless and incredibly smug. The small horns protruding from the mask’s forehead really did make him look like a little Demon.

Without looking at him again, Jiang Qiu turned and stroked Snow’s head. "Snow, challenge him to a Duel. A life-and-death match in the dueling ring."

"Huh?"

The word "Duel" startled Snow, and she shivered. She had been challenged to Duels before but had always refused, avoiding them at all costs.

’How could I possibly challenge someone to a Duel?’

’Especially not this guy, who makes me the most uncomfortable...’

"It’s okay. I will help you. I *can* help you. You won’t lose to him."

Jiang Qiu said encouragingly.

’As a being in the Dao Entry Realm, and a disciple from Yin Yang Summoned Life, the resources I have are beyond what ordinary people can imagine.’

’Isn’t it a simple matter to train Snow to defeat a little brat who’s just starting out?’

’Besides, if I were to fight, there’s a risk of exposing myself. It’s better to have Snow fight in my place. It’ll be a good chance to build her courage, too.’

’She is my so-called "Cultivation Dish," after all. How could she not be able to beat someone like Ghost Head?’

"Heh, how arrogant. You there, what’s your name? How dare you tell that Snow creature to Duel me?" Since Jiang Qiu hadn’t lowered his voice, Ghost Head heard every word clearly. He sneered, "Go on, ask her if she dared to accept when I challenged her to a Duel in the past."

He had always been jealous of the geniuses produced by Yin Yang Summoned Life, especially one as famous throughout the Sect as Snow. The moment she was "demoted" to the Hundred Ghosts Sect, he had been eager to challenge her to a Duel to see what was so special about this so-called genius.

Annoyingly, Snow had never accepted, so the fight never happened. Plus, she always stayed in Elder Bell Fish’s palace, making it impossible for him to go and pick a fight with her.

She usually avoided him like the plague. Only now had she suddenly gone crazy, daring to show up here so brazenly with some unidentified guy in a Dragon-shaped Mask.

Pathetic.

"Snow, if you agree to this Duel, I guarantee you’ll win. I’ll even give you all the Cultivation Resources the Sect gave me. What do you say?"

Jiang Qiu coaxed her, listing all the ways he could help. He could have actually offered a much bigger incentive, but it wasn’t necessary. This was just about slaughtering a little brat in the Spirit Body Realm.

"Okay... for Brother Bai Mo, I’ll challenge him to a Duel..."

Snow said, her head bowed, finally agreeing.

Over on the other side, Ghost Head froze. He was shocked to find he’d received a Duel request on his Yin Net. Someone named Snow was asking to fight him in the dueling ring.

This wasn’t just any Duel. Ordinary life-and-death fights didn’t need to be taken to the dueling ring.

Once a Duel was accepted, the loser would be unable to revive for all eternity!

The Hundred Ghosts Sect’s Hundred Ghosts Dao was extremely tyrannical, a path unlike any other in the world. The loser had to offer everything to the victor, to be carved up just like their Cultivation Dish...

"You actually dared to send me the request?" After a moment of shock, an endless wave of ecstasy washed over him. Ghost Head had long wanted to get rid of Snow and absorb her. She was a peerless genius from Yin Yang Summoned Life, after all!

Even though everyone said she couldn’t practice Cultivation, wasn’t such a unique body worth exploring?

What if, after absorbing her, he underwent some kind of incredible transformation?

"Fine, I accept!"

Without any more nonsense, Ghost Head immediately accepted. The Duel was set for three days later. The relevant Elders within the Sect would be in attendance, and some disciples, drawn by the notoriety, would come as well.

After all, this was a Duel initiated by Snow, the peerless genius who couldn’t cultivate. The buzz surrounding it was immense. It was possible that many other geniuses from Yin Yang Summoned Life would also come to watch.

To be able to show off on such an occasion was a joyous prospect for Ghost Head. He wanted everyone’s eyes on him!

He would devour the so-called peerless genius in front of everyone!