Chapter 81 - The Battle of March

Lin Bai was somewhat exasperated as he spoke, the speed of his cultivation was enormously reduced compared to when he used to devour the Sword Spirit.

Complaints aside, Lin Bai continued with his practice.

After he had consumed all the Ascending Spirit elixirs and Foundation Strengthening Pills, Lin Bai’s cultivation had reached the peak of the True Martial Seventh Level.

“Hmm, I wonder if the Devouring Sword Spirit can absorb the spiritual energy from the Spirit Stones!”

“Let’s try it out!”

Lin Bai pulled out the 90,000 Spirit Stones he had in total, and began driving the Devouring Sword Spirit.

Suddenly, bits of Spirit Stones burst in front of Lin Bai’s eyes, absorbing the spiritual energy into his body.

“True Martial Eighth Level!”

Lin Bai exclaimed with unrestrained joy.

“The Devouring Sword Spirit can actually absorb the medical power from the Ascending Spirit elixirs and Spirit Stones, as well as the Demon’s Blood.

I wonder if it can do the same with a warrior’s blood and Martial Soul?”

Suddenly, this thought popped into Lin Bai’s mind.

If the Martial Soul could also be absorbed, it would be outrageous!

“In half a month’s time, it’ll be the day I agreed with Xiang Tianyi!

However, in this half month, it’s impossible for me to break into the True Martial Ninth Level.”

“But with my current strength at the True Martial Eighth Level, dealing with Xiang Tianyi should not be a problem.”

“From now on, I’ll use the time to solidify my cultivation, and stabilise my cultivation at the peak of True Martial Eighth Level.”

After Lin Bai ate all the remaining Foundation Strengthening Pills, he took out 30,000 Spirit Stones to solidify his cultivation at the pinnacle of a True Martial Eighth Level.

The Eight-winged Dragon Python sold for 150,000 Spirit Stones, 60,000 of which were used to purchase elixir pills.

To reach the True Martial Eighth Level, Lin Bai used 50,000 Spirit Stones, with 30,000 used to solidify his realm.

Now Lin Bai was penniless again, with only 10,000 Spirit Stones remaining in his storage bag.

Half a month passed in a flash!

“Xiang Tianyi, it’s time to settle our accounts!” Lin Bai walked out of his room, a malignant look on his face.

It was early in the morning.

The rooster had just crowed, and many of the warriors were heading to the Life and Death Platform.

The sun hadn’t risen yet, but the Life and Death Platform was already filled with people – over a thousand disciples had already arrived.

“My goodness, what’s going on today?

Why are there so many people here watching the duels?”

“Don’t you know?

Today is the day of the life and death battle between newcomer Lin Bai and Xiang Tianyi.”

“What!

Someone is actually challenging the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples?

Are they seeking death?”

“You shouldn’t underestimate Lin Bai.

He’s extraordinary.

During the trial of combat, he…

alone…”

The seated warriors began to whisper among themselves.

“The Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples are here!”

“My God!

Isn’t the golden-robed man in the forefront Senior Brother Wen Yuanjia?”

“The second top disciple of the Outer Sect, Wen Yuanjia!

Hasn’t he already broken into the Xuanwu Realm third level and no longer accepts life and death battles?”

“Wait a moment, look quickly!

Do you know who those people behind him are?”

“The sixth disciple of the top ten is Su Qilin!”

“The seventh is Huang Fei!”

“The eighth is Zheng Yuqing!”

“The ninth is Xu Zailong!”

“The tenth is Xiang Tianyi!”

These six disciples of the Outer Sect’s top ten walked to the Life and Death Platform simultaneously, causing a stir.

The six found a spot and sat down.

“Tianyi, are you confident?” Wen Yuanjia asked in a low voice, his words laced with an unmistakable desire to kill.

Xiang Tianyi smiled confidently, “Senior Brother Wen Yuanjia, although I can’t beat you all, I have more than enough power to deal with Lin Bai!”

“Good!

Remember, don’t kill Lin Bai.

Cripple his cultivation, and leave him to us!” Wen Yuanjia’s fist clenched, rattling with ferocity, his face filled with murderous intent.

“Who dares to retaliate against me, Wen Yuanjia – I will make him beg for death but won’t be able to die!”

Wen Yuanjia’s angry voice was tinged with fury.

“Exactly, Tianyi.

Don’t kill him.

It would be too easy to kill him with a single strike, we need to torture him thoroughly!” Xu Zailong added with a brutal smile.

With an expressionless face, Huang Fei stated, “I only just found out that he’s the one who murdered my younger brother.

Xiang Tianyi, be sure to leave him breathing, I want to be the one to deliver the final blow!”

Xiang Tianyi laughed heartily, “Rest assured, everyone.

After I’ve crippled Lin Bai’s cultivation, you all can seek your revenge!”

All of the warriors present turned their attention to the Ten Great Disciples, including Wen Yuanjia.

But they failed to notice three ordinary-looking young men making their way to the Life and Death Platform.

As he walked in, Lin Bai laughed, “It seems like no one has noticed us.”

Qi Shaolong chuckled, “Everyone’s attention is on the Ten Great Disciples.

We don’t have that kind of reputation to compare with them!”

“True!”

Lin Bai naturally noticed Wen Yuanjia, Xiang Tianyi, and the other Ten Great Disciples.

The Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples had immense prestige within the Outer Sect, and they were the most outstanding geniuses among their peers in the Outer Sect.

“Lin Bai, if you can’t hold out later on, remember not to fight till death, life is of utmost importance!”

Qi Shaolong advised Lin Bai before he stepped onto the stage.

“Shaolong, don’t worry, I won’t lose.

Take Tie Dan and stay out of the way.

I’m going to kill a lot of people in a while, and the Divine Alliance will target you two.” Lin Bai also told Qi Shaolong and Tie Dan.

Fortunately, when Lin Bai and the others took the Life and Death Platform, it didn’t cause much commotion.

Qi Shaolong and Tie Dan hid themselves away in a secluded spot, sat down and waited for the Martial Arts Competition to begin.

“It’s time for a bloody repayment!”

“You all want to kill me, but who’s to say I don’t want to kill you!”

With a flash, Lin Bai appeared on the Life and Death Platform!

“Xiang Tianyi, come up and meet your death!”

As soon as he stood on the Life and Death Platform, before any of the warriors could clearly see Lin Bai’s face, he let out a thunderous roar.

The booming voice echoed a thousand miles, suppressing the chattering warriors on the spot.

“That’s Lin Bai!”

“Lin Bai is here!”

“Hahaha, this fool is nothing more than a clown.

Senior Brother Xiang Tianyi can knock him down with a single punch!”

“Today, let him see the consequences of disobeying our Divine Alliance!”

“That’s right, the dignity of the Divine Alliance is not to be challenged!”

A group of Divine Alliance warriors showed seething anger towards Lin Bai.

It seemed as though Lin Bai had committed heinous sins against them.

“Lin Bai!”

As soon as Lin Bai appeared, Wen Yuanjia, Huang Fei, Xu Zailong, Su Qilin, Xiang Tianyi, and Zheng Yuqing all gritted their teeth and growled furiously.

All six of them bore deep hatred towards Lin Bai!

“Tianyi!

Don’t hold back, beat him up!” Wen Yuanjia, his face flushed with anger, urged Xiang Tianyi.

Xiang Tianyi smiled confidently, “Senior Brother Wen Yuanjia, rest assured.”

Whoosh!

With a flash, Xiang Tianyi appeared on the Life and Death Platform.

“Xiang Tianyi has entered the stage!”

The entire venue was in an uproar.

“Senior Brother Xiang Tianyi, go for it, you’re the best!”

“One of the Top Ten Outer Sect Disciples is joining the fray, how exciting!”

“Although Xiang Tianyi has been ranked tenth among the Ten Great Disciples for three years, no one has been able to displace him!”

“Lin Bai is definitely no match for Xiang Tianyi!”

As Xiang Tianyi stepped onto the stage, he looked at Lin Bai with a smirk, “Lin Bai, have you thought about how you want to die?

Tell me, and I can fulfill your wish!”

“Humph!”

Lin Bai gave Xiang Tianyi a disdainful glance, his face full of contempt.

“This is outrageous!

Today, I must make you realize the meaning of power!” Upon seeing himself being belittled by Lin Bai, Xiang Tianyi felt rage burning inside him.

As one of the Ten Great Outer Sect Disciples, when had Xiang Tianyi ever suffered such humiliation!