Chapter 224: High-level Sword Heart, Battle Gao Yuan Again!

Chapter 224: Chapter 224: High-level Sword Heart, Battle Gao Yuan Again!

“Luo Cheng, are you not coming out to meet your death?”

A furious shout echoed closer and closer, rippling through the air.

“So many people!”

“What’s going on?”

Hearing the commotion, Yuan Zhilan and the others were slightly surprised.

Normally, Qingxuan Peak was deserted except for the few of them.

And these people seemed to be here specifically for Luo Cheng, clearly harboring ill intentions.

Chen Lingyu’s gaze turned cold. “Hmph! I want to see who dares to stir trouble on our Qingxuan Peak!”

Through the rustling bushes, a group of people emerged from the mountain trail.

There were as many as thirty to forty people.

The first dozen stood together, an air of arrogance in their eyes. When their gaze locked onto Luo Cheng, their expressions became fierce—all of them were members of the Crown Prince Hall.

Leading at the front was a fifteen or sixteen-year-old youth dressed in green robes, his appearance handsome, his eyes radiating piercing brilliance that stung those who met them. This boy was Gao Yuan!

“This is Qingxuan Peak! What are you doing here?”

Chen Lingyu stepped forward to block their path, her voice icy.

Seeing Chen Lingyu, the group hesitated slightly, halting their steps.

“I’m here for Luo Cheng!”

Gao Yuan was neither servile nor overbearing. His gaze bypassed Chen Lingyu and fell straight on Luo Cheng as he declared sharply, “Luo Cheng, losing to you in our last battle was the greatest humiliation of my life! I won’t accept it! Today, we settle things once and for all!”

“Oh?”

Chen Lingyu raised an elegant brow, her expression a mix of amusement and mockery. “You still want another duel with Luo Cheng?”

“That’s right!”

Gao Yuan’s eyes burned with fighting spirit. Fixing his gaze on Luo Cheng, he said solemnly, “What I lost at your hands last time, I’ll reclaim personally today!”

“Luo Cheng! Gao Yuan-senior only lost to you because he was momentarily careless last time. You’re doomed this time!”

“A few days ago, you were so arrogant, daring to disregard all of us from the Crown Prince Hall! Now, you’re not thinking of hiding, are you?”

The Crown Prince Hall members present, fearing that Luo Cheng wouldn’t take the challenge, goaded him incessantly.

“Hmm?”

Luo Cheng’s eyes swept coldly across the noisy group, his gaze filled with lethal sharpness.

The most powerful among the Crown Prince Hall members here had only reached the Second Layer of the Tongxuan Realm. With just one glance from Luo Cheng, they felt as though they’d fallen into an icy abyss, their faces paling.

Realizing they’d been intimidated by someone they considered trash, their shame turned into silent fury. Yet they dared not retaliate, gritting their teeth and hoping Gao Yuan would teach Luo Cheng a lesson.

Luo Cheng turned his gaze toward Gao Yuan, noticing that his aura had significantly strengthened compared to a few days ago. With a smirk, he remarked:

“It seems you’ve made some progress over the past few days. No wonder you dare to challenge me.”

Gao Yuan raised his chin slightly, speaking with pride: “I owe that to you! After our last fight, I learned a great deal. My Sword Dao Realm broke through to High-level Sword Heart! My Splitting Shadow Sword Technique has also reached a new level! Today, I will personally erase my disgrace!”

After the last battle, Gao Yuan channeled his shame into determination and trained with reckless abandon!

Under immense pressure and driven by an unyielding spirit, he had unexpectedly shattered his limits, ascending to High-level Sword Heart in his Sword Dao Realm!

Having broken through, Gao Yuan had wasted no time and rushed here to challenge Luo Cheng, desperate to wash away his disgrace!

High-level Sword Heart…

Luo Cheng nodded slightly. No wonder Gao Yuan exuded such confidence.

“Since you want to fight, I’ll grant your wish.”

If someone arrives at your doorstep demanding a duel, there’s no reason to refuse.

Otherwise, people might assume you’re afraid.

Seeing Luo Cheng agree, the atmosphere immediately exploded with excitement.

“Senior Gao Yuan, be sure to teach this brat a good lesson!”

“Daring to insult our Crown Prince Hall, he must pay the price!”

The dozen Crown Prince Hall members glared ferociously, their faces flushed from excitement.

After the battle a few days ago, Luo Cheng had become an enemy to the entire Crown Prince Hall!

Luo Cheng also didn’t waste time. He moved toward an open area nearby.

“Wait a moment!”

Gao Yuan opened a wooden box, his gaze shifting to the Cold Shadow Sword in Luo Cheng’s hand. He spoke:

“Before we begin, I want to redeem my sword. This Cold Shadow Sword was something I purchased for seven million taels. I’ll buy it back at its original price! Here’s seven hundred Essence Energy Pills!”

Luo Cheng glanced at the wooden box and nodded slightly. “Alright.”

The Cold Shadow Sword wasn’t really suitable for him. As a Three-star Intermediate Treasure, its seven-million-tael price was reasonable—if anything, a bit overpriced.

Handing over the Cold Shadow Sword, Luo Cheng accepted the wooden box. Sensing the murderous glares of the Crown Prince Hall members beside him, a thought struck him, and he chuckled:

“It seems you folks are quite upset with me. In that case, I’ll give you all a chance.”

“This fight—I will wager these seven hundred Essence Energy Pills. Do you dare accept?”

At those words, the crowd stirred uproariously.

The dozen Crown Prince Hall members exchanged glances, unsure what to do.

They certainly wanted to punish Luo Cheng, even peel his skin and break his bones.

But the events of the Martial Arts Square were still vivid in their memories. Unease brewed, and they doubted whether Gao Yuan could win.

Seeing this, Luo Cheng sneered openly, fixing his gaze on the loudest instigator earlier:

“Weren’t you saying I shouldn’t act like a turtle hiding in its shell? When it’s your turn, you’re shrinking away now? Is this the way of your Crown Prince Hall?”

“How dare you!”

The man trembled with anger, glaring at Luo Cheng as he bellowed:

“Who do you think you are to insult our Crown Prince Hall! Gao Yuan-senior is a once-in-a-generation prodigy, having grasped High-level Sword Heart! A mere flick of his hand will defeat you! Fellow disciples, since this brat wants to give us his Essence Energy Pills, why don’t we accept them gladly?”

With these words, the Crown Prince Hall members grew animated, their emotions ignited.

“That’s right! With High-level Sword Heart, Gao Yuan-senior is unmatched below Tongxuan Realm Third Layer! This brat is doomed! I’ll bet eighty Essence Energy Pills!”

“Count me in for fifty!”

“Seventy from me! This time, he won’t escape!”

Seeing Luo Cheng as an eyesore for ages, the Crown Prince Hall members were now fired up. Forming a pool, they quickly gathered seven hundred Essence Energy Pills.

Then, the tallest Crown Prince Hall member, towering above the rest, declared arrogantly:

“Boy, aren’t you full of yourself? I’ll wager an additional five hundred Essence Energy Pills! Do you dare accept?”

In his rage, he had staked his entire fortune!

“Why wouldn’t I dare?”

Luo Cheng welcomed the challenge eagerly and turned to Chen Lingyu: “Senior Sister, lend me five hundred Essence Energy Pills first.”

Having depleted his Essence Energy Pills during recent cultivation, Luo Cheng actually didn’t have five hundred pills to spare.

“Alright.”

Chen Lingyu lightly pursed her red lips and stepped forward to complete the remaining five hundred Essence Energy Pills. Passing by the tall disciple who had spoken, her gaze held a trace of something indiscernible.

The tall disciple’s heart skipped under her stare, a sense of unease creeping in. Still unsure what was amiss, he forced himself to maintain his composure and urged Gao Yuan:

“Gao Yuan-senior, you must teach this brat a lesson this time!”

Gao Yuan nodded indifferently and strode toward the open space.

Luo Cheng followed closely behind.

“It’s only been a few days since Gao Yuan challenges Luo Cheng again. I wonder how this battle will end.”

“Sword Dao cultivation is notoriously difficult. Every breakthrough exponentially raises strength! And Gao Yuan is no ordinary talent. He’s well-prepared this time—his odds of winning are high!”

In the crowd forming a circle, people watched the pair intently, murmuring amongst themselves.

“Gao Yuan-senior will win!”

The Crown Prince Hall members cheered for Gao Yuan, their gazes icy and hostile as they looked at Luo Cheng.

Chen Lingyu, Yuan Zhilan, and Gu Lingfeng stood to the side, their expressions calm and unreadable.

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