Chapter 411 - 409: Rematch with Zhu, Victory

Chapter 411: Chapter 409: Rematch with Zhu, Victory

Su Qing, standing to the side, also felt the urge to place a bet.

But he didn’t have any Taichu Coins.

’A small bet is fun, a big one hurts you, and no bet is the safest way to keep your money.’

Su Qing gave himself a reason not to bet.

Yu Hu, beside him, asked, "Su Qing, who do you think will win?"

"I’m not sure." Su Qing shook his head with a wry smile.

He had no idea of either fighter’s true combat strength.

How could Su Qing possibly know?

Unless he used the Yi Inference Technique.

But using the Yi Inference Technique to figure it out would be less interesting than just watching Zhu Yuan and Bai Di’s match to see the result for himself.

Su Qing wasn’t short on money, so knowing the result ahead of time served no purpose.

It was better to just be a true spectator.

"That kid Bai Di has a high chance of winning. He’s defeated Zhu Yuan before."

"This is just a repeat performance."

"Although she’s been bolstered by the Power of Time."

"But it also depends on the level of power they’ve both mastered. That guy Bai Di... he’s already surpassed me by far."

"His power can resist Time."

As Yu Hu was speaking,

on the Taichu Dao Platform,

the battle began.

Because of Zhu Yuan’s Time Power,

it looked like the fight was stuttering, like a lagging video. Bai Di, on the other hand, unleashed a black region.

’The Void Nether Dao Body?’ Su Qing was utterly stunned. ’This power looks so similar.’

’It’s truly possible.’

’The strongest physique in the Small Thousand World... doesn’t mean only I can possess it.’

’If it’s not the Void Nether Dao Body, it must be a similar physique.’

’No wonder his control over Spatial Power is so terrifying.’

The entire scene was plunged into pitch-black darkness.

It was impossible to see what was happening inside.

Just a field of black.

"Su Qing, where are you from?"

"The Jianmu Omniscience Institute."

"The Jianmu Omniscience Institute? That’s a rather remote place. Jianmu... it’s a miraculous plant."

"My hometown is in the Desolate Upper World, outside the Taichu Daoist Palace."

"You could say I’m a Daoist Cultivator with no Talent whatsoever."

"Zhu Yuan and Bai Di are Cultivators I know. After they came to the Taichu Daoist Palace, they were beings who not only had Talent but were also constantly improving."

"Those two improve so quickly."

"Too quickly," Yu Hu said, his tone tinged with envy.

As soon as he said that, he continued, "But I don’t think my own Talent is weak."

"On the contrary, I’ve discovered another kind of Talent in this world."

"One that every living being can possess."

"And that is effort."

"Effort. Constant effort. It means choosing to advance even when faced with any and all temptations."

"Too many beings in the Taichu Daoist Palace have lost that way of thinking."

"Because this place offers absolute safety, countless treasures that can grant long life, and readily available Cultivation Techniques, Cultivation Methods, and even methods for Dao Path Cultivation."

"They are innumerable."

"Su Qing, do you know? I’ve persevered for so long... so long that many of those who entered the Taichu Daoist Palace with me..."

"...have already fallen into depravity, regardless of their previous Talent." Yu Hu patted Su Qing’s shoulder.

He seemed to be admonishing Su Qing, in a way.

He hoped Su Qing would persist in his Cultivation, rather than becoming lost and indulging in the endless temptations.

"I don’t think I’m at that point yet," Su Qing said with a smile.

’It’d be strange if I didn’t let myself relax a little...’

’...But it’s not time for that yet.’

Yu Hu was taken aback by Su Qing’s words. ’Not yet time for indulgence?’

’It seems he has his own goals.’

Yu Hu began to smile.

On the Taichu Dao Platform,

a figure suddenly appeared.

It was Zhu Yuan.

Zhu Yuan’s eyes were wide, and another eye was visible on her forehead, between her brows.

But it quickly closed and vanished.

Bai Di emerged as well.

"Thank you for the match, Zhu Yuan. Your control over Time is incredible."

"I almost couldn’t react in time," Bai Di said with a laugh.

Zhu Yuan rolled her eyes and said in exasperation, "A win is a win. Why all the nonsense?"

"Time can’t catch you, and my power can’t hit you. Your methods are truly terrifying."

Zhu Yuan said with a bitter smile.

This feeling of being unable to land a hit was really frustrating.

Bai Di just smiled.

"Actually, it’s just that your application of Time Power isn’t refined enough. Next time, perhaps we’ll only manage a draw."

"You’re improving very quickly."

Bai Di wasn’t just being polite; he was speaking the truth.

Zhu Yuan shook her head, annoyed, and looked down at Su Qing below the platform.

"Su Qing, come on up. Let’s spar."

"Alright."

It was finally Su Qing’s turn.

Su Qing felt a thrill of excitement.

’What will happen this time?’

He had already reached Seed Dao Perfection.

And he also had the ’Cosmos’ Divine Technique.

This time,

Su Qing wanted to see exactly what level he was at now.

Su Qing quickly ascended the Taichu Dao Platform.

This time,

that Wealthy Zhang didn’t open any betting.

Because there was no need.

Su Qing wasn’t very famous.

And for a spar like this, against a veteran Cultivator from the Immortal Palace like Zhu Yuan,

basically no one would want to bet.

Wealthy Zhang didn’t want to run a losing business.

After entering the empty space,

Su Qing heard the voice of the Taichu Dao Platform.

"3... 2... 1..."

"Begin."

"Cosmic Divine Technique."

Su Qing didn’t hesitate for a moment.

He instantly entered an extremely heightened state.

In this state,

Su Qing detected Zhu Yuan’s presence.

Evidently, Zhu Yuan had also detected Su Qing.

Zhu Yuan’s temporal speed was significantly slower than Su Qing’s.

This time,

Su Qing would be the victor.

With such a gap in their perception of time,

the outcome was already decided.

"Dao Ming!"

Aided by time, Su Qing crushed the space around Zhu Yuan with one hand.

He gave her no chance at all.

But obviously,

how could Zhu Yuan only have this one trick?

The eye between her brows suddenly snapped open.

Su Qing instantly felt a terrifying, sharp intent manifest around him.

It was trying to pierce through him.

’Her perception of time suddenly accelerated,’ Su Qing thought, as the space around him began to warp the attack.

It completely twisted its direction.

At this temporal speed,

a long spear appeared in Zhu Yuan’s hand, and she had already thrust it thirty-three times.

It was a bit terrifying.

That eye enhanced her use of Time Power.

Su Qing hastily dodged, but was still struck by three thrusts. Fortunately, his Physique was powerful, and they only pierced his outer Greed Realm Immortal Robe.

"Heaven and Earth."

When the gap between them wasn’t large,

Su Qing had to widen it.

Using Heaven and Earth was the most logical step.

Unexpectedly, as soon as Su Qing used Heaven and Earth, the space within the Dao Platform actually expanded.

Space became plentiful once again.

"This time, I’ve won."

"Dao Ming."

The space around Su Qing directly imploded.

Even with her Power of Time,

Zhu Yuan had no way to fight Su Qing.

Zhu Yuan had actually lost.

She reappeared on the platform.

Yu Hu and Bai Di, watching from the side, were stunned.

Su Qing also reappeared on the Taichu Dao Platform.

He had won.

"Thank you for the match, Zhu Yuan."

"The pleasure was mine, Su Qing. Your progress is astounding."

The surrounding spectators were astounded. All they had seen of the fight was Su Qing suddenly expanding to the size of an Immortal God, and then Zhu Yuan was out.

Only a few had seen the entire fight.

Being able to watch two people battling under heavy temporal acceleration...

...was not something an ordinary being could do.

"Congratulations, Su Qing," Yu Hu said, also surprised.

It turned out that he, the one who had just been lecturing for so long, was the weakest one here. His expression soured. He felt like he had just made a fool of himself.

"Congratulations," Bai Di also said to Su Qing, filled with admiration.

"Thank you. If it’s possible, I’d like to spar with Brother Bai Di."

"You want to spar with me?"

"That’s right. After my battle with Zhu Yuan just now, I feel I’ve made some progress. At the very least, my bottleneck has loosened."

"I want to fight you and try to break through this bottleneck."

"Of course. In that case, I’ll fight you." Bai Di also wanted to see Su Qing’s abilities for himself.

Especially Su Qing’s spatial methods... why were they so similar to his own?

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