Chen Tian and Bai Ze also shook hands amicably. Bai Ze said, "I won't lose next time."
"Don't worry, you'll still lose next time," Chen Tian replied calmly. As time went on, Chen Tian's control over his power would only grow stronger, leaving Bai Ze perpetually behind.
Chen Tian and Bai Ze then walked to opposite sides. The arena had been shattered by their fight, but other areas remained intact, allowing other martial artists to exchange sparring matches.
Meanwhile, Lin Moran smiled and said, "A bet is a bet! Li Yuan, I'll be waiting for you at my family's place! Hahaha!"
Li Yuan's face turned grim. Both sides had placed bets in this battle, all for the sake of their family's interests. They never expected that a mere nobody found by the other side would win. It was unbelievable.
Bai Ze, after all, came from that place and was out in the world for experience. Li Yuan had paid a hefty price to invite him to fight, only to lose.
Li Yuan then said indignantly, "I understand. See you!" and left in anger. Lin Moran stroked his beard and looked at Chen Tian. Chen Tian had already approached Lin Moran and said, "Old man, there's nothing fun here anymore. We're heading back."
Chen Tian seemed unconcerned. By now, it should be almost time for the game match. Chen Tian didn't have to be there, but Qing Ling did. Their opponents were the Shadow Kill team, and Chen Tian wouldn't make a move, as doing so would expose him.
Qing Ling nodded. Bai Ze had just approached Chen Tian when Chen Tian's body flickered and vanished in a flash of light.
Bai Ze was stunned. Instantaneous movement? That was a technique only cultivators at the Yuan Li level could use.
"Chen Tian, could it be that you weren't using your full strength when we sparred just now?" Bai Ze asked, a hint of panic in his voice. If that were true, then the opponent could have killed him in a single move.
He then placed his long sword at his feet and rode it away from the scene. For a cultivator, flying on a sword was not difficult; it was effortless. Bai Ze wanted to return and cultivate even harder.
There was always someone better, and someone stronger. This was the reason he had come out into the world for experience. Now, he truly understood the meaning of that phrase.
Lin Moran, accustomed to Chen Tian's elusive nature, calmly headed towards his residence with Lin Xue.
This auction was merely for Chen Tian to play and observe. The unexpected gains were a pleasant surprise.
Back at Chen Tian's home, two figures suddenly appeared in the room. Chen Tian looked around the environment and comfortably slumped onto the sofa. Qing Ling then said, "Brother, this house can't hold up much longer, and we need to move. The enhancement array I set up is reaching its limit, and your power can't contain it anymore."
"I know! I've already contacted sister. There should be news soon!" Chen Tian replied. He then took out his phone and, upon opening it, saw a long list of missed calls. His face darkened. "Damn, I forgot I had my phone on silent."
He then opened his phone and dialed a number. An enraged voice immediately boomed from the other end, "You still have the nerve to call me? I've been trying to reach you for almost two days, little brother. Are you looking for a beating?"
"Uh! Sister, let me explain!" Chen Tian immediately backed down. He was always bullied by his older sister, ever since they were children. Thus, when facing her, Chen Tian could only meekly submit.
"Hmph! The house is bought for you. Go to Imperial Exquisite Villa, Unit Heaven, tomorrow. Someone will be there to meet you."
"Doodoodoo!"
It was clear Chen Tian's sister was still sulking, as she hung up the phone. Chen Tian sighed.
He then said to Qing Ling, "Qing Ling, let's go into the game!"
"Okay, brother." Qing Ling nodded. Chen Tian then lay down in his bed. Late at night was the best time to play games while falling asleep.
In the second layer of the Chrono Era, Chen Tian and Qing Ling appeared in the tournament plaza. Digital Dove and Hong Mo were already waiting.
A voice then announced, "Now, please welcome the Yao Tian team and the Shadow Kill team to the stage!"
Chen Tian used his Myriad Illusions ability to alter his appearance and information once again, so as long as he didn't stay with the Digitals, he wouldn't be recognized.
The four Digitals nodded and stepped onto the stage.
In front of the arena stood four players in black robes. They were all level fifty, with IDs starting with "Shadow Kill" followed by a name.
They were all specialized assassins, each carrying one or two daggers.
The eyes of the Shadow Kill team glinted with murderous intent as they looked at the Digitals. The terrifying killing intent permeated the surrounding space like a chilling aura. With a ding, the scene randomly transformed.
Chen Tian stood below the stage and was stunned by the chosen scene. "This scene... this is not good!"
The surrounding environment instantly shifted, revealing ruined houses and a city before the Digitals. The sky was dark, resembling night.
Digital Dove said, "Be careful, this scene gives assassins a buff!"
"Dove, defense. Hong Mo, on alert. Qing Ling, execute the plan we discussed!"
As soon as Digital Dove gave the order, the other three moved. Hong Mo slowly produced his shield and slammed it onto the ground. Instantly, shield phantoms appeared all around them, enshrouding the four.
Beyond the shield, dark shadows, like afterimages, continuously attacked from outside, their strikes clanging throughout the battlefield.
Dove was struggling to hold on. This move was his class skill, but he could only use it for three minutes before it went into cooldown.
Although it was an all-around defense, each attack affected the player's state. If Dove couldn't withstand the impact of the attacks, the shield would break.
Seeing Dove struggling, Digital Dove drew his long sword. However, he didn't use his class-bound weapon, but a long sword he had purchased.
Divine Demonic Sword Qi enveloped the sword. Instantly, black and white energy covered the sword, and as he swung it, a horizontal sweep and a rotation sent black and white sword Qi spreading out like ripples in a circular shape.
This was an area-of-effect skill. The Shadow Kill team, attacking from outside, instantly retreated, dodging the wave of Qi.
At the same time, a beam of light shot straight into the sky, and a glow appeared in the heavens, growing brighter and brighter as a sun slowly rose.
The Shadow Kill team members were stunned. "They can do this? Use an array to create a false sun and turn night into day?"
The shield slowly disappeared, and Digital Dove said, "Qing Ling, act!"
A magic array appeared on Qing Ling's staff, and a faint glow appeared on the bodies of the Shadow Kill team members, though they couldn't see it.
Seeing this, Digital Dove raised his long sword and charged towards one of the Shadow Kill members.
Shadow Kill Mie saw Digital Dove approaching and immediately retreated towards the houses behind. Assassins were not suited for frontal combat; they needed to find opportunities for sneak attacks.
Hong Mo faced off against a player named Shadow Kill Dragon. Unlike Shadow Kill Mie, Shadow Kill Dragon didn't evade; his class was a hidden assassin class, the Dragon Blade Assassin, which could engage in frontal combat.
Hong Mo looked at the Shadow Kill Dragon before him and extended his palm. Instantly, a pair of chakrams appeared in his hands.
With their azure bodies, ocean-like ripples, and the lightness of the blades, Hong Mo nodded in satisfaction. "Not too heavy, still manageable."
After all, Hong Mo disliked heavy weapons; they were too troublesome to use.
Dove was up against a player named Shadow Kill Po Jue. Shadow Kill Po Jue's class was a branch of assassin known as the Annihilator, possessing destructive power that should not be underestimated. However, their disadvantage was that their speed did not increase and remained fixed.
But the opponent was still a genuine assassin. Qing Ling and the Shadow Kill team captain made eye contact. Qing Ling seemed to have no intention of fighting.
The Shadow Kill team captain watched the young girl before him with a solemn expression, not daring to underestimate her.
The battle on Digital Dove's side had begun. His sword danced, constantly attacking Shadow Kill Mie, who chose to evade, darting through the houses with his terrifying speed. Digital Dove sneered, knowing this was all part of their plan. He just needed to keep Shadow Kill Mie occupied.
As for Hong Mo, with the chakrams in hand, he stepped forward and charged towards Shadow Kill Dragon. Shadow Kill Dragon, seeing Hong Mo rushing towards him, thought he was seeking death.
He then formed his hands into claws, extending them with killing intent condensed on them, like dragon claws.
The chakrams collided with the claws. Hong Mo's lips curled as the chakrams spun in his palms, emitting a sizzling sound. Bloodlines shot out, and Shadow Kill Mie was stunned. He hastily retreated.
At the same time, he looked at his palm, where a scar had appeared.
Hong Mo said, "Give up! This weapon was specifically chosen to counter your physique. It has a disregard property. No matter how strong your defense, it will be ineffective against my weapon."
After training, Chen Tian had devised a combat plan for everyone. Chen Tian's Divine Eye could see through the opponent's abilities and characteristics. This weapon for Hong Mo was also chosen by Chen Tian to counter Shadow Kill Dragon.
It was a new weapon formed by fusing his dragon blood with the weapon. The fusion ability could fuse anything, and Chen Tian could naturally fuse weapons.
However, Chen Tian rarely used it.