Repugnant Gateway

Chapter 42

An Zeng had executed everything he could think of, so it was up to Skinny Du and the others.

There is a certain amount of confidence in the strategy, the only uncertain factor is Xiao Qidao.

If Xiao Qidao’s physique were to be discovered by the people from the Fantasy World Academy, then he might fail Aunty Ye’s request.

It was obvious that Auntie Ye did not want Xiao Qidao to appear in front of the Yan Kingdom’s soldiers. Otherwise, she wouldn’t have left by herself.

They ate, drank, and played in the yard every day, all kinds of diversions.

This surprised the people who were watching the gambling house. Those who had cold thoughts actually became happy, because they felt that this was the Martial Arts Academy’s winning streak.

Many people bet more on the victory of the Martial Arts Academy because of their performance.

As the gambling house got bigger and bigger, the days were getting closer and closer. There were more and more people nearby, and it was said that the inn was already full.

He was more anxious than anyone else as he sat alone on the grass and stared into the little pond in the yard.

Even if his strategy was correct, and both Du slender and Qu Liu`er were victorious, he could not guarantee that they would win. It would still be a disaster for the academy.

He was the Dean of the Martial Arts Academy and the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Awakening Sect in the eyes of Xiao Qidao and the others.

“So distressed.”

A voice that made An Zeng rather disgusted appeared behind him. He knew who it was without turning his head.

Chen Shaobai appeared like a ghost, carrying a flagon of wine as he sat opposite An Xuan, “It seems like you don’t have any confidence, because compared to the disciples opposite you, you are actually too weak.”

I just don’t understand. Since you don’t have any confidence, why did you make a bet with me back then?

“I’ve seen people who seek death, but I’ve never seen someone who seeks death in such a manner.”

“Your mouth stinks.”

Chen Shaobai let out a breath. “Smell it?”

I think I’m telling the truth.

Why don’t you beg me?

I don’t like you at all. I want to kill you.

But I have principles. You helped me kill Chen Pu to get revenge. If I don’t repay this favor, I really won’t be able to do anything.

“Please, I beg you, I will go to the other side and kill all the disciples who can threaten you. Wouldn’t it be the best result if you won’t fight?”

“I’ll help you kill them. Now that you’ve won, I’ll repay the favor I owe you.”

Chen Shaobai laid down on the grass with his arms behind his head. “Two birds with one stone.”

“Why didn’t you come to my place instead of cultivating in the mysterious sect you were talking about?”

Chen Shaobai said, “Freedom and independence. That sect has no restrictions, so I can come back at any time.”

“What’s more, I’m really worried that you didn’t die in my hands.”

An Zhan said, “You can scram now.”

Chen Shaobai: “Is this how you treat your guests?”

“I didn’t invite you, either.”

Chen Shaobai sat up: “You really don’t want to beg me?”

It’s good to have a backbone, but you’re not. You’re an idiot.

Let me tell you something. There’s a new disciple in the school who named himself Chen Zhou, but he’s my little follower, Chen Qi, Chen Pu’s son.

He obtained some of the hidden strength of my Chen family, so it’s easy for him to play with you guys to death.

But why didn’t he come straight to you for revenge?

“Because he wanted to humiliate you in front of everyone on the day of the competition.”

“Please, beg me.”

Chen Shaobai: “As long as you beg me, I’ll kill them all.”

An Zeng said, “Killing people in your mouth is really a carefree thing to do.”

Chen Shaobai: “If cultivation isn’t about killing, then what’s fun?”

He took a sip. “Why do I think you’re more pedantic than the old gentlemen?”

Even though he was born a bitter child, he was still bullied by others. How come he didn’t have the slightest bit of ruthlessness?

I tell you, people like you have no future.

“In the martial arts world, whether you are ruthless or not, you will always find a foothold.”

Anjou: “I’m vicious, but I don’t kill people randomly.”

Chen Shaobai: “You talk as if you’ve killed someone before. But it’s up to you. You’re such an idiot, and I can’t save you either.”

“So troublesome, this thing is for you …”

Chen Shaobai untied a small bell from his clothes and threw it to An Zeng. “If you think you’re going to die, just ring this bell, and I will come to save you.”

I can’t wait to pay off all the lousy favors I owe you, and then I can torture you as much as I want.

“It’s great to peel off the skin and pull out the tendons, then put them into an iron pot to stew.”

An Xuan looked at the bell. It was made of bronze, and there were some simple and unadorned patterns on it.

An Zaihai was experienced and knowledgeable, but he had never seen the patterns on this bell. It seemed to be a type of complex and twisted character, but it also seemed to be a type of pattern that was casually carved onto it.

Chen Shaobai stood up and walked out. “If I were you, I would have more backbone and would smash this bell onto my body.”

Pah!

The bell struck him on the back.

Chen Shaobai was stunned for a moment before he turned around.

When he saw An Zeng pick up the bell again, he put it back into his pocket. “You said that you owe me.”

Chen Shaobai: “Shameless! Shameless!”

“Who isn’t?”

Chen Shaobai glared at An Zeng, then he put on his hood and walked forward with his face covered.

He did not leave the room. Instead, he walked straight towards the wall.

When his body crashed into the wall, a ripple appeared on the wall and then Chen Shaobai disappeared.

An Xuan took the bronze bell out of his bosom and examined it closely. He felt that there was something very mysterious behind the bell.

What exactly was that mysterious sect Chen Shaobai entered from?

An Zaiyue was the head of the Great Xi Mana Division, and the Division had a powerful intelligence department. Logically speaking, the Division should be the place that understood this martial arts world the best.

However, An Zhe realized that he was still too shallow regarding this world.

After his rebirth, too many people and things that he couldn’t understand or see through had already appeared in a small, illusory city.

Chen Shaobai seemed to be very confident that he could kill any disciple of the Fantasy World Academy.

Since that was the case, why didn’t he kill Chen Qi?

He knew everything about Chen Qi, so why did he let Chen Qi take away his things and remain indifferent?

Anshou did not understand, because it did not make sense.

All of this could be because of that mysterious sect.

An Zhe stood up and touched the key on his neck. He subconsciously wanted to go train his body in the Heaven Defying Seal. Only after taking a few steps did he realize that it wasn’t dark yet.

His only hope was that he could rely on body transformation to beat his opponent, but he knew how much Chen Qi hated him. During the match, Chen Qi would definitely think of a way to fight him.

While An Zeng stood there blankly, Old Huo suddenly walked out of the room.

“What’s wrong?”

Anjou asked.

Old Huo didn’t say anything and signaled for An Zaixin to return to his room.

Not long after An Zeng entered the room, Old Huo followed him in. “Did you meet someone just now?”

“You didn’t see it?”

Old Huo: “I didn’t see anything. I just saw you talking to yourself.”

An Xuan’s heart sank. He then replied truthfully. Old Huo’s frown deepened. “Show me the bell.”

An Xuan handed the bell over, and Lao Huo scrutinized it for a moment. “There is demonic energy here …”

“Demonic Qi?”

An Zeng looked at Old Huo in confusion.

Old Huo placed the bell on the table. “You can’t feel it. Even a great cultivator would find it very difficult to feel it.”

That’s because your perception of artifacts is far inferior to ours.

What we forge is also very sensitive to subtle changes.

In this world, not only was there a righteous family like the Starry Night Potion House forging artifacts, there were also people who lived in the dark.

“They use the most evil methods to increase the power of their equipment, they use everything they have.”

“Things produced by orthodox weapon crafting can be called magical equipment.

And the evil weapons were called demonic artifacts.

“Your bell is a magic device.”

An Zaiyue didn’t really understand much about these things, and he had never heard of any sort of devilish ways when he was in the Mystical Department.

In the opinion of An Zui, the so-called demons were those evildoers.

But from Old Huo’s eyes, he could see fear. For a grandmaster refiner to be afraid of a small bronze bell, this was clearly beyond common sense.

Old Huo looked at the bell and was silent for a long time. Finally, he said, “Forget it. It’s a blessing, not a curse. It’s a curse that can’t be avoided.”

Your destiny is too strange.

He picked up a purple-rank magical equipment from the Cangman Mountain and got a hundred mu of medicinal field.

This karmic luck is heaven defying, but now that I am entangled with the magic equipment, I don’t know if this is a good thing or a bad thing.

This karmic luck is obviously abnormal. Have you experienced any major events?

So the destiny of heaven has changed? ”

“What can I experience? I’m an orphan living in the city.”

Old Huo nodded, “Anyway, it’s not normal. You should pay more attention to it in the future.”

There may be a lot of seemingly good luck, but it may not be a good thing.

The last time I told you, it was a blessing.

However, if a chosen one appeared on a person so frequently, then it might not be a blessing from the heavens.

When your luck reaches a certain point, it may be the arrival of bad luck.

“Think about it, I only have one Heavenly Wife in my life, and that’s my Star Pattern Steel Cauldron. But what will happen to me?”

“I will keep my eyes open at all times, thank you very much, Senior.”

Old Huo shook his head. “You don’t understand. You really don’t understand. How terrifying is luck?”

“You are not a refiner, so you don’t care about the fortune … Forget it, forget it!”

He shakily walked out, his back was filled with an indescribable desolation.

He looked at the bronze bell on the table and thought to himself, is it really that strange?

Magic equipment, demonic energy, demonic energy … just what was it?

After Old Huo left, he stared at the bell in a daze for a long time.

The bell really did look ordinary. It might have been a communication thing, but it had no other effect.

After nightfall, An Zhe brought everyone into the space of the Heaven Defying Seal to train their bodies.

The key to the Heaven Defying Seal was hanging around An Zaihai’s neck, so An Zaihai could bring them in anytime and anywhere without needing to go to the Nine Stars Arena.

Otherwise, the secret of the Nine Star Arena would have long been seen through by those people outside.

A single purple rank magical equipment was enough to make those people give up the gamble and immediately rush in to snatch the treasure.

Within the space of the Heaven Defying Seal, the children were all extremely diligent.

They continued to train and rest for a while. They slept as soon as they were tired, ate as soon as they were hungry, and then continued to train their bodies.

An Zhe worked hard to improve his agility and agility, this was his only way to win.

If he was facing Chen Qi, this battle could be extremely dangerous.

Chen Qi was the most gloomy youth An Zaiyi had ever seen. He was even gloomier than Chen Shaobai.

Chen Shaobai’s personality was more or less clear, but Chen Qi was dark and gloomy.

In order not to be exposed, An Zaiyue and the others had to go to sleep after cultivating for a period of time. Afterwards, they would continue to eat, drink, and play around during the day.

No one knew if there would be an expert who would enter the Martial Arts Academy during the night. If everyone was not present, it would definitely arouse suspicion.

As the days passed, there was only one day left before the competition.

When the sun rises tomorrow, the victor will be decided.

The night before, the street had been full of people, sleeping on the street with their bedding.

Many people had placed huge bets on this matter. The impact of this matter had already far exceeded that of the competition itself.

That night, An Zhe was unable to sleep.

He looked out at the moon and clenched his fists.