Chapter 1089: The Wager

Feng Cheng and Murong Xue, who were standing by, showed expressions of surprise after hearing Xu Nian’s bet.

They were not shocked by how much Xu Nian wanted, but rather by the fact that Xu Nian proposed such an unfair bet.

Indeed, this bet was extremely unfair to Xu Nian.

After all, Xu Nian had sacrificed his soul, while Lin Hao only offered an Immortal Weapon.

Even though this Immortal Weapon was Lin Hao’s Blood Refining Weapon, it was merely a weapon and was insignificant compared to one’s life.

However, Xu Nian did not seem to feel he was at a disadvantage, which puzzled them.

"What do you want to bet on?" Lin Hao looked at Xu Nian and asked.

Truth be told, he was indeed tempted.

If he won, he would have a chance to break through the Earth Immortal Peak; if he lost, he would only lose an Immortal Weapon, suffering a minor loss of cultivation but not harming the essence.

"The bet is simple. Since you’re here, it’s naturally for the token of Shendang Mountain. But there’s no need to wager the token. How about we bet on who defeats the True Dragon first?" Xu Nian looked at Lin Hao with a smile and said.

All those around were stunned.

Is Xu Nian out of his mind?

Betting on defeating a True Dragon?

This Lin Hao is a strong cultivator at the Late Stage Earth Immortal level, and his chances of defeating a True Dragon are clearly much higher.

You, not even at the Earth Immortal Realm, trying to defeat a True Dragon?

That’s completely impossible. Aren’t you courting death?

"Xu Nian..." Feng Cheng and Murong Xue’s expressions changed, wanting to persuade.

"Don’t worry, I have my own measures." Xu Nian, however, stopped them.

Hearing this, Feng Cheng and Murong Xue had to give up, but there was still some worry on their faces.

Especially Murong Xue, who felt as if an invisible hand was clutching her heart.

"Xu Nian, don’t act rashly. Even if we might not be able to beat him, keeping you safe shouldn’t be a problem." Chu Xiong also spoke up.

In his view, Xu Nian defeating a True Dragon was undoubtedly impossible.

"That’s right, no one has ever bullied someone from our Blue Gold Army." Lu Feng also said.

"Thank you, seniors, but I am confident." Xu Nian said with a smile.

Lu Feng and Chu Xiong did not say more after hearing this, but there was still some disbelief lingering in their hearts.

Lin Hao, however, sneered, clearly thinking Xu Nian was joking.

A Peak of Tribulation Crossing wanting to kill a True Dragon, isn’t this daydreaming?

To even make such a bet with him, if this isn’t courting death, what is it?

"What if neither of us can defeat this True Dragon?" Lin Hao pondered and asked.

"Then I’ll count it as my loss!" Xu Nian said decisively.

Upon hearing this, Murong Xue and others’ faces changed.

Feng Cheng was even more dumbfounded.

Even Sun Yuxiang, who had been watching the drama, couldn’t help but take a few more looks at Xu Nian.

Lin Hao sneered again.

"Since you’re so eager to die, I’ll oblige. I accept your bet." Lin Hao sneered coldly.

In his view, he was almost assured of a win.

Whether he defeated the True Dragon or not, he would win in the end because Xu Nian could never defeat the True Dragon.

Then, the two began swearing oaths to the Heavenly Dao.

Once an oath to the Heavenly Dao is made, it cannot be violated.

Violating it would invoke divine punishment, which was not something they could withstand.

"Will you go first or shall I?" Lin Hao coldly asked Xu Nian.

"You go first!" Xu Nian said simply.

He believed that Lin Hao’s pride would never allow him to take the initiative first.

Sure enough, upon hearing this, Lin Hao immediately said, "Alright, then I shall let you die knowing why."

After speaking, Lin Hao darted towards Shendang Mountain.

"Why did you let him go first? If he really defeats the True Dragon, aren’t you bound to lose? Weren’t you confident? Wouldn’t going first have been better?" Feng Cheng asked, puzzled.

Chu Xiong and others were also puzzled, clearly not understanding what Xu Nian was planning.

"Letting him attack first is to make sure he inflicts more damage on the True Dragon, increasing my chances when I strike. As Senior Brother Chu previously described, the True Dragon is quite powerful, and it will be very hard for him to defeat it." Xu Nian explained with a smile.

Feng Cheng and others nodded, feeling that Xu Nian’s explanation seemed reasonable.

But on second thought, doesn’t this mean Xu Nian isn’t completely confident?

Wouldn’t that make it very dangerous?

Murong Xue frowned slightly, her worries deepening.

Seeing this, Xu Nian felt both happy and pained in his heart and could only silently remind himself that he must win this bet.

"Senior Wentian, if I really can’t defeat this True Dragon, can you help me?" Xu Nian asked Wentian Demon Sovereign.

"Kid, every time you mess up, you expect me to clean it up." Wentian Demon Sovereign’s voice echoed in Xu Nian’s mind.

"Senior, you can’t say that. If I truly kill this True Dragon and obtain the Dragon Clan bloodline, won’t you get the dragon soul? I heard it’s extremely nourishing. Don’t you want it?" Xu Nian continued to tempt.

"Kid, with such trivial tricks, and you still think you can fool me? The dragon soul is indeed valuable, but you’d need the life to absorb it. The dragon soul is certainly at the Heavenly Immortal level, only suppressed by the Heavenly Dao, thus stuck at Earth Immortal Peak. Though its cultivation is confined to Middle Stage Earth Immortal, its body is at the Heavenly Immortal level. I’m afraid even your sword might not be able to penetrate its defense." Wentian Demon Sovereign’s voice continued.

"So there’s no way?" Xu Nian frowned.

"There is a way, but the cost is high, and you might not withstand it." Wentian Demon Sovereign whispered back.

"Tell me," Xu Nian urged.

"The method involves your Black Dragon Jade Pendant. Only by harnessing its power do you stand a chance against this True Dragon. Despite your physique’s suppression on it, its cultivation is much higher, and its bloodline is strong. Relying solely on it wouldn’t be enough." Wentian Demon Sovereign said.

"Black Dragon Jade Pendant?" Xu Nian thought of the Black Jade Pendant.

He had already been using the Kun Cave Power, but was it possible to rely on this strength to kill a True Dragon?

"Kid, have you ever wondered what lies behind the Kun Cave?" Wentian Demon Sovereign said.

Xu Nian was startled.

He really had not thought about this question.

The Kun Cave had been absorbing energy, and he too had been using the energy produced by the Kun Cave.

But what was behind the Kun Cave, he didn’t know at all.

"Kid, there’s a huge secret hidden behind the Kun Cave. If you uncover it, not only can you defeat the True Dragon, but it will also significantly aid your future cultivation." Wentian Demon Sovereign said.

Upon hearing this, Xu Nian’s face showed determination.

"Roar!"

At this moment, a deafening roar came from within Shendang Mountain.

Xu Nian knew that Lin Hao was already battling the True Dragon.

Without a second thought, he sat down cross-legged.