Heavenly Dao Rankings: I Am Exposed As The Sword God Novel - Chapter 16
Chapter 16: This Li Yu Is A Little Arrogant
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Everyone gasped again when they heard Li Yu’s words.
A bet?
Is this kid serious?
Although he was ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Rankings, that could only mean that his strength was ranked first amongst the young people below the age of 30.
In everyone’s opinion, no matter how freakish Li Yu’s talent was, he was at most at the Golden Core or early stage of the Aureate Body realm at his age.
However, many people present had cultivation levels that far surpassed his.
Wouldn’t his gamble with the various forces be equivalent to giving away the Heaven Spirit Pill for free?
“Are you serious, young friend?” Elder Hu asked in surprise. In fact, he was also interested in the Heavenly Spirit Pill.
“Of course, everyone can give it a try! The Heavenly Spirit Pill is here, and it belongs to whoever can take it from me!” Li Yu withdrew the Heavenly Spirit Pill and held it in his hand.
He looked at the Heavenly Spirit Pill. It was crystalline and as warm as jade as it emitted a rich medicinal aroma and spiritual power.
Everyone’s eyes brightened up instantly. They were truly fascinated.
“Is there a cultivation realm limit? Are you saying that everyone here can try?” Luo Family’s Young Master Luo Guxuan asked.
Li Yu pondered for a moment. Although he could crush everyone present by himself, he still decided to keep a low profile and avoid too much hate.
Therefore, after some thought, he said, “Anything below the Nascent Soul realm or Transcendence realm is fine!”
However, his ‘low-key’ words caused a stir in the crowd.
He had asked for anyone below the Nascent Soul realm or below the Transcendence realm.
This kid was too arrogant!
“Hmph, you really are from a small sect. You’re a frog in a well who doesn’t know anything. You think that you’re invincible just because you placed first on the Hidden Dragon Rankings!” A wisp of disdain surfaced on Lin Chen’s face.
He admitted that Li Yu’s talent was definitely not bad, and probably everyone present was inferior to him in that aspect. Even so, this should not give him the right to be arrogant.
The competition was not just about talent or cultivation level.
Even if he were to fight someone of the same cultivation level, he might not have a hundred percent chance of winning.
There were many determining factors in a martial arts competition besides the cultivation realm.
Factors include the grades of the divine arts and martial arts techniques that one cultivated, as well as the degree of one’s comprehension and mastery of the divine arts and martial arts techniques. Combat awareness, combat experience, even the weapons and magic treasures used, etc
Many factors would determine a person’s strength and the outcome of a fight.
Even if Li Yu’s cultivation realm had reached the peak of the Aureate Body realm, that did not mean that he was invincible below the Nascent Soul realm.
There were plenty of people present who were older and more experienced in combat than him.
What right did he have to say that anyone below the Nascent Soul realm could challenge him?
Furthermore, whether he could reach such a high cultivation realm was a different affair.
Thus, he felt that Li Yu was being too arrogant. Otherwise, there was something wrong with his head.
“That’s right. I understand that he’s young and reckless, but it’s wrong of him to be arrogant and conceited. Looks like we have to educate him properly lest he thinks so highly of himself. When he steps into the pugilistic world in the future, he might lose his life!” an older Jade Pure Dao Sect cultivator said.
“Indeed. Even with my peak Golden Core cultivation, I wouldn’t dare say I could take on anyone below the Nascent Soul realm! This boy is too full of himself!”
“Humph, he’s going to hand over this Heavenly Spirit Pill to someone for his foolishness!”
“I just don’t get what he’s doing. He can earn favor by giving it to others straight away. Why start a bet like this? He might even lose his Heaven Spirit Pill and reputation in the end!”
Everyone was abuzz with Li Yu’s bet. They rubbed their fists and were burning with eagerness.
In their opinion, Li Yu was only seventeen years old. No matter how monstrous his talent was, it was impossible for him to reach the Nascent Soul or the Transcendent realm at that age.
Hence, his decision to challenge everyone below the Nascent Soul realm was simply arrogant and conceited.
“Third Uncle, can you tell what realm this Li Yu is in?” Yi Caidie stared at Li Yu with her eyes filled with surprise.
“I can’t tell. He doesn’t have any spiritual power fluctuations and should be a martial arts body cultivator. However, even if he has monstrous talent, he’s at most in the Aureate Body realm!” Yi Wanxiong said.
“Then, if he dares to do this, wouldn’t he be handing over the Heavenly Spirit Pill to someone else for nothing?” Yi Caidie’s brows furrowed in confusion.
“Hmph, who cares? It would be a waste not to take this Heavenly Spirit Pill! Jingfan, go and meet him. The Yi family can offer 2000 spirit stones, plus the Purple Phoenix Grass, two Pill Blood Flower, and a bottle of Azure Essence Pills,” said Yi Wanxiong.
“Yes, my lord!” A man with a resolute expression cupped his hands.
He was at the late-stage Aureate Body Realm and had plenty of combat experience. He was not too old either, thus sending him in could not be considered bullying Li Yu.
At the same time, the Luo Clan, Wei Clan, and the other clans arranged suitable candidates to prepare to spar with Li Yu.
Essentially, they were in the Golden Core realm or Aureate Body realm. And they were either in the intermediate stage or advanced stage.
They also felt that Li Yu was indeed a little too arrogant. Setting up this wager and challenging everyone below the Transcendent realm was simply asking for trouble.
However, they would not be merciful. The Heavenly Spirit Pill was a priceless treasure. It would be a waste to not take it.
“I, Luo Guxuan, will offer a 500-year-old spirit ginseng, plus 2,000 spirit stones and a Foundation Establishment Pill!” Luo Family’s Young Master Luo Guxuan was the first to speak.
He immediately stepped forward and unleashed his aura, deciding to fight personally.
Although he was the Young Master of the Luo Family, he was already 48 years old this year with a mid-stage Golden Core Realm cultivation.
Forty-eight years old was already a middle-aged man to ordinary people.
However, this age could be said to be extremely young among cultivators.
Typically, Golden Core Realm cultivators could easily live a few hundred years.
Thus, this Luo Family’s young master only looked to be in his twenties.
“The Wei family offers a Marrow Cleansing Pill, an Essence Surge Pill, two thousand spirit stones, and a flying boat…” The Wei family named their bet as well.
“Our Yi family offers 2000 spirit stones, plus the Purple Phoenix Grass and the Pill Blood Flower…” Yi Wanxiong shouted as well.
Upon hearing the items promised by the various large families, Li Yu was so happy that his mouth could not close.
These large families are truly wealthy and generous.
I am going to make a killing today!
Subsequently, the third prince, Murong Taisheng, and the fifth prince, Murong Zhengnan, took out their spirit stones, spirit herbs, medicinal pills, magic treasures, and various other items before sending their representatives to battle.
However, Murong Xingqiao did not participate.
Firstly, she did not need a Heavenly Spirit Pill. Secondly, she felt that Li Yu had already hinted that he was on her side.
However, Murong Xingqiao could not understand Li Yu’s actions.
“My Jade Pure Dao Sect is willing to take out 2,000 Spirit Stones, five Thunder Spirit Pills, and a supreme-grade defense artifact,” said Elder Hu.
Immediately, they looked at the disciples behind them. Many of their gazes were burning with eagerness.
“Yu Heng.” Elder Hu said.
The man called Yu Heng immediately had an excited look and said to the fellow disciples beside him, “I’ll help everyone educate this brat properly!”
“Beat him in one move, Senior Brother Zheng!”
“That’s right, let him experience the power of a late-stage Golden Core Realm cultivator!” Lin Chen replied.
“The Grand Sky Dao Sect will bring out 1,000 spirit stones, 10 Taichi pills, and this low-grade spirit sword of mine!” Elder Jia followed up and immediately dispatched a man named Zhu Feng.
When Elder Hu saw the disciple Elder Jia sent out, he was immediately displeased. “Elder Jia, isn’t your Grand Sky Dao Sect’s table manners a little too ugly? Everyone has sent out late-stage Golden Core Realm representatives.
And you sent a disciple half a step into the Nascent Soul realm? He should be more than a hundred years old! Aren’t you bullying him? ”
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