Chapter 330 Zhong Cai's Challenge
Even though Zhong Cai is an alchemist, and even though his need for combat training is quite extraordinary, it is ultimately Zhong Cai's own business.
After their initial surprise, Chao Hanxiao and the others simply watched Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan talk quietly.
However, even though they were just training separately, these two looked at each other with deep affection... their relationship was really good.
Everyone couldn't help but think that even if they weren't newlyweds, they probably hadn't been in a relationship for very long, otherwise how could they still be so passionate about each other?
Fortunately, after only a glance at each other, the two seemed to draw courage from one another and took out their keys.
Wu Shaogan said, "I'll go in first."
Zhong Cai nodded: "I'll wait for you here after I finish practicing."
Upon hearing this, Fairy Baiyan couldn't help but tease, "You haven't even started yet, and you already think you'll come out before Brother Qin?"
Zhong Cai said very reasonably, "Of course! Changning is originally good at fighting. If he hasn't trained as long as me, wouldn't all these years of training have been in vain?"
Fairy Baiyan burst into laughter.
The other young cultivators also laughed out loud upon hearing this.
Regardless, this alchemist brother is commendable for his courage, and it's good for him to go in and exercise.
But they couldn't help but want to wait there a little longer to see when Master Qiu would finally come out.
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The Zhong-Wu couple had discussed it last night, and now they need to maintain their public image, so they didn't have any exaggerated behavior.
When we said goodbye, even though we exchanged a lingering glance, there was still a sense of lingering reluctance.
Wu Shaogan first took out the key, and after infusing it with his profound energy, a blue light enveloped him, carrying him like a stream of light directly into a certain tower level.
Zhong Cai watched Wu Shaogan go inside, witnessing his old man enter the tenth floor.
Then, he quickly activated the key, while wondering which floor he would go to.
The blue light also took him away.
Zhong Cai felt lightheaded, and in the blink of an eye, she was already in mid-air.
He even had the energy to count the tower floors—ah, it was the ninth floor.
Zhong Cai's mood suddenly improved dramatically.
The thought that Lao Wu was upstairs with him, helping him through the challenges, made him very happy.
Even if he couldn't see Lao Wu, Lao Wu was still keeping him company, just a "wall" away from him!
Suddenly I didn't feel lonely anymore!
In the next instant, Zhong Cai disappeared into the building and stood steadily in a very spacious area.
He quickly looked around.
There was nothing particularly special about the surroundings, but at the very front, just like the name of the place, was a huge arena surrounded by a purple-blue glow.
Zhong Cai was involuntarily pulled by an invisible force and landed on the edge of the arena in the blink of an eye.
At the same time, the arena provided a challenge.
[Star Disciples make their selections.]
[Countless stars, starlight duels, starlight thunder and fire...]
Zhong Cai mentally matched them one by one.
A myriad of starlight represents overcoming challenges, a starlight arena represents exchanging skills, and starlight and lightning represent honing one's abilities...
Zhong Cai replied without hesitation, "I choose Starlight Overlap!"
That thought continued to be transmitted.
[After selecting "Starlight Overwhelming," there are three modes available.]
[First, entering the Starlight Realm alone will pit you against the real-life images of all the talented cultivators of similar level who have fought under the sun, moon, and stars throughout history and are worthy of a duel. Defeating them will advance you to the next level, where you will face new opponents. Cultivators in later levels are stronger than those in earlier levels.]
There are rewards for winning the first match, as well as for winning three or five matches.
[A reward will be given for every ten consecutive wins without interruption. You cannot leave the Star Arena during this period; leaving will end the winning streak.]
[The rewards increase after every 100 consecutive victories. The same applies to every 1000 and 10,000 battles.]
[Secondly, for multiple players entering the Starlight Realm, the number of opponents they can face simultaneously can be set, with a minimum of two and a maximum of ten players per level.]
[The opponents are the same as the real-world counterparts in the first mode, but each real-world counterpart is different.]
The reward methods and reward upgrade methods for the first, third, fifth, etc. battles are the same as those for the first choice.
Third, opponents are automatically assigned by the arena; the number of opponents and the methods used are unknown.
[The actual video and rewards are the same as the first two options.]
Zhong Cai listened attentively and noted down the details of each choice.
What other questions are there?
This was his first time here, and he had no idea how strong his opponents would be. But just thinking about the real-life figures of geniuses from ancient times to the present made him realize that he was far from capable of creating a multiplayer mode.
So, of course, I went straight for the first one.
The Star Arena received Zhong Cai's choice.
The next moment, the entire arena expanded, almost filling the entire space.
At the same time, Zhong Cai heard a creaking sound behind him.
He turned around and saw a transparent doorway appearing on the outer edge of the arena behind him.
Through the mental guidance of the Starlight Arena, Zhong Cai suddenly understood that after each battle, if he needed to recover, he could push open this door, enter the "rest room" inside, adjust himself, and then come out, which would not be considered an interruption to the battle.
After all, the real figures he faced on the stage were all at the same level, but always at their peak.
However, the cultivators themselves are responsible for preparing the elixirs and other resources they use during the recovery period.
On the arena, if a Starlight Disciple is no match for the Reality, they can concede defeat and choose to enter the rest room to wait for another attempt, or be teleported out of the tower. If a disciple is too slow to react and is nearly killed by the Reality, the arena will determine that they have no ability to retaliate before they die, and they will be sent directly to the rest room.
Zhong Cai listened carefully.
Upon hearing this, he couldn't help but think that it was quite thoughtful.
After that, he can play freely without worrying about any problems.
As for injuries and the like...
He himself wasn't particularly afraid; he was just worried about Lao Wu's feelings.
Now he can take the pills directly in the lounge and get it over with without being discovered by Lao Wu.
Thinking of this, Zhong Cai's smile suddenly froze.
Wait, that's not right.
He has a lounge here, and Lao Wu certainly does too.
Old Wu had many of the pills he had given him.
Therefore, Old Wu will probably get treated first after being injured—pfft! With Old Wu's strength, he definitely won't get injured!
But Zhong Cai knew very well that his husband might switch to free mode after playing single-player mode for a while, or even after getting used to it, he might play the ten-player mode directly!
Old Wu's crazy side... if he wasn't watching over him, he might have ended up in some kind of rags!
But Zhong Cai can't rush over now.
So, after he gets out, he still needs to check how many pills Old Wu has taken, to see what big trouble he's gotten himself into...
Amidst this reverie, the will to fight was transmitted once more.
[Star Disciple, Solo Challenge, Start Now?]
Zhong Cai quickly regained her composure and cleared her mind of all distracting thoughts.
I don't want to think about it anymore; it's pointless anyway.
Let's talk about it once we get out!
He should trust Lao Wu and be able to control himself so he doesn't injure himself too much.
Old Wu must know that he would be worried.
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The tenth floor of the Star Arena.
Several figures stood before the tall, elegant young man.
He flashed by, darting about swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, he was already beside them, moving swiftly between them.
After a brief exchange, the handsome young man stood quietly at the edge of the arena.
The figures that had been fighting him were now completely unable to move and collapsed to the ground with a thud!
They all had large holes torn in their chests.
And the still-warm, bright red heart... transformed into a lump of minced meat, which landed beside them.
They're all dead.
There were five corpses in total.
This was only the second round after the rules were explained.
—The first game ended faster.
Just as Zhong Cai had expected, he initially chose the single-player mode, but after getting used to it for one match, he immediately switched to the free-for-all mode and began engaging in unrestrained combat.
And just as quickly, they slaughtered all five players in the second round.
The young man stood silently, expressionless. Despite his gentle and handsome appearance, he was chilling—only by looking closely into his eyes could one discover the reason; there was no emotion there, like a bottomless abyss.
Occasionally, a twisted, malevolent glint would flash in those eyes.
It simply glides by, as if no one would notice anything amiss.
Then, the third level began.
Five people appeared again, but their auras were significantly stronger than in the previous two matches.
The handsome young man did not react.
By the time he reacted, he had already reappeared in the midst of the group of people.
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As Zhong Cai initiated the challenge, he looked at the other side with a somewhat solemn expression.
Suddenly, a burst of blue light appeared there.
The blue light rapidly changed and stretched, and in a short time, it had transformed into a tall human figure.
It's really tall, it's over ten feet tall!
He was also burly and thick-waisted. His entire body stood there, and even though he didn't exude any malice, he made Zhong Cai, who was not far away, look like a little chick, not even half the size of Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai's lips twitched.
That's a bit outrageous, his first opponent is such a burly man!
Immediately afterwards, a pair of meteor hammers appeared in Zhong Cai's hands.
He's gotten quite used to wielding the double hammers now.
The burly man opposite him opened his eyes and looked down at Zhong Cai.
A look of disdain flashed across his face, followed by a contemptuous remark: "You think you're so weak and frail? Aren't you afraid I'll smash you to death with this hammer!"
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It's no wonder the burly man said that.
First of all, his image is a complete simulation of a real person, and his temperament and way of thinking are exactly the same as the real person.
The fact that the burly man could say such a thing shows that if he were to encounter Zhong Cai in his true form, he would react in the same way.
Another one...
The contrast is indeed very stark.
The more "massive" the other side appears, the more "delicate" Zhong Cai seems.
Moreover, Zhong Cai's current appearance is that of a thin, weak, and pale man who had spent a long time lying in bed in his previous life, and he does indeed look very frail.
The burly man's words were a bit harsh, but they were still not malicious.
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Zhong Cai, carrying two meteor hammers, glanced at the burly man and sighed.
Immediately afterwards, he raised his hand and a hammer full of spikes slammed down in front of the burly man with a "whoosh".
Extremely fast!
Before the burly man could even react, he heard several whooshing sounds as they cut through the air, presumably from the various spikes on the hammerhead, containing a sharp and fierce power that was truly ruthless.
The burly man instinctively raised his hand.
A heavy sword, several feet long, appeared and stood in front of him, instantly blocking the hammerhead.
The sharp spikes clashed with the heavy blade, producing a chilling sound that sent shivers down one's spine.
The burly man could even vaguely sense that his heavy sword, which he had clearly spent countless efforts to forge, was actually emitting a wail as if it were about to shatter when the sharp spikes, carrying terrifying force, crashed into him.
—In fact, the burly man not only heard it, but also quickly glanced at it as he drew his sword and retreated.
That's outrageous!
On the side of the heavy sword that was struck, several very fine "spider webs" appeared!
This spiderweb is just a few cracks caused by the impact.
It's easy to imagine that if the impact continued a few more times like this, it would probably shatter into pieces!
Without the mysterious weapon, the strong man would naturally fall into a disadvantageous position very quickly.
Zhong Cai naturally noticed this as well.
He wouldn't let the strong man make any further moves. He pressed his advantage and fiercely swung the hammer again, raising both arms and swinging the enormous hammerhead like a windmill or a wheel, constantly striking the heavy blade!
"Clang clang clang clang!"
The impact was very loud and continuous. The heavy sword could not withstand the pressure and finally shattered into pieces in an instant!
However, Zhong Cai's attacks did not stop.
He swung his hammer even faster.
The enormous hammer made Zhong Cai appear incredibly small. His slender forearms, which were now exposed, were taut, but he didn't look tired at all.
Unable to find a more suitable weapon, the burly man could only dodge the hammerheads, sensing that the spikes on the hammerheads would always get close enough to cut his clothes and flesh. Amidst the endless attacks, he focused his mind and retrieved a very large shield.
If he were to draw his weapon and retaliate, he would find no opening amidst the relentless attacks. However, the massive shield appeared directly in his hand, blocking the hammer's blows and protecting the burly man.
At this moment, the strong man can use the shield's defensive capabilities to quickly find an opportunity to fight back and engage Zhong Cai in combat!
At that moment, Zhong Cai also felt the quality of the shield.
It's really quite hard.
Despite these thoughts, Zhong Cai's expression remained excited, and she became increasingly skilled at swinging the hammer.
At first, when he swung the hammer, it was like a storm, making the strong man seem weak and helpless under the suppression of the hammer. But as time went on, he shed the slight awkwardness he had when he first picked up the hammer and faced the unfamiliar strong man, and his performance became more and more intense.
Countless hammer blows were blocked by the strong man's shield.
However, this was only a battle at the Suspended Illumination Realm.
The shields are good, but on this star-studded arena, the guardian figures won't have access to high-quality mystical weapons capable of delivering devastating attacks.
Therefore, Zhong Cai was simply using a very handy, ordinary high-grade Xuan weapon.
Therefore, the shield itself won't be of much higher quality...
As a result of the hammer's spikes striking and scraping against the shield, cracks appeared.
During this time, the burly man tried to find a chance to fight back, but he could originally hold the shield with one hand, but because Zhong Cai's attacks became more and more fierce, his hand was trembling so much that he had to switch to holding the shield with both hands to block such great force.
Naturally, the burly man had no opportunity to take out other mysterious artifacts.
Even when he tried to use the shield to launch a strong attack, he was ultimately unable to swing the shield before being suppressed by Zhong Cai's double hammers.
The burly man kept retreating, finding it difficult to even take a step forward, and was completely unable to fight back!
And so, the strong man felt like every second was an eternity.
But Zhong Cai seemed to be warming up very well. With the swinging of the hammer and the various movements of taking the lead, her muscles and bones felt incredibly smooth. Her whole body was slightly warm, and she was in a very good mood.
This continues...
Zhong Cai maintained this double-hammer attack stance for a full incense stick's time!
During the entire incense stick's time, the burly man was unable to make a single move.
Zhong Cai remained at his peak performance, and as his proficiency increased, he swung his sword faster and faster without any hesitation. The force of each attack was stronger than the last.
In the end, the strong man's shield was smashed to pieces.
Then, the meteor hammer struck the burly man.
The burly man couldn't dodge in time, and his entire head was smashed into a horribly mangled state. His tall and imposing body was cleaved in two as the sharp spikes on the hammer slashed across it.
And so, the strong man died.
After it was confirmed that Zhong Cai had won at the Star Arena, the burly man's gruesome corpse disappeared.
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Zhong Cai then reluctantly withdrew his hammer.
This battle isn't against real people, so Zhong Cai can take this opportunity to hone his skills, so there's no need for him to keep dragging his feet.
After a good, satisfying hammering session, Zhong Cai felt a sense of liberation, as if the previous chaotic smashing had released all his surging emotions, making him feel increasingly relaxed.
Zhong Cai did not rush to the next round. After a flash of light in his hand, he put away the meteor hammer.
Then, Zhong Cai went into the lounge to adjust her state.
Unlike Lao Wu, although he has a solid foundation, he still needs to fight with his feet on the ground.
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Unbeknownst to Zhong Cai, in a top-tier family on a lower continent, a burly man suddenly awoke from a dream!
A layer of sweat had appeared on his forehead, and his clothes were completely soaked with cold sweat.
The burly man quickly looked around before leaning back, his shock subsiding, and sank into the soft pillow.
It was just a dream.
The burly man recalled that in his dream, he found himself on a fighting stage for some unknown reason. At that time, he seemed to know that his mission was to fight the person opposite him, and when he saw his opponent's appearance, he subconsciously mocked him.
Then, the obviously frail pretty boy swung his double hammers at him. He had clearly tried his best, but because he was not as fast as the pretty boy from the start, he lost the initiative and was then repeatedly hit by the hammers until he had no chance to fight back.
In the end, his own fate was very tragic.
His head exploded, his body split in two, and many of his intestines fell out of his abdominal cavity and landed on the ground.
...Fortunately, when I woke up, I found that it was all a dream.
The burly man swallowed hard, his heart filled with vigilance.
This dream was a warning to him.
From now on, he must always be vigilant. No matter what kind of opponent he faces, no matter how insignificant the opponent may seem, he must never be arrogant and must use his absolute strength from the very beginning!
It's one thing if he's careless in a dream, but if he's this careless in real life, he might be in mortal danger.
After reflecting deeply on his actions, the burly man lay down to sleep again.
This time I slept peacefully, without any more dreams.
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The Starlight Arena condenses real images, which can be the past dead, the past images of a living powerhouse, or even living geniuses who currently possess that strength and have merit in combat.
The strong man is a genius who is still alive today.
Perhaps it was a stroke of luck for the strong man, or perhaps it was some kind of compensation from the unseen forces, but the strong man dreamed directly of the battles his real-life counterpart had experienced, and saw his shortcomings.
In the near future, the strong man was supposed to die in a treacherous plot during a raid on a secret realm, due to his carelessness, and all his wealth would become that person's fortune.
But now the burly man is on high alert, and once inside the secret realm, he will definitely not be easily ambushed again.
The future of the strongman will naturally change as well.
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Now let's look at the Star Arena.
When Zhong Cai entered the lounge, she saw a very familiar scene.
For a moment, he was stunned.
How familiar are they?
The rooms here are exactly the same as the bedroom that Zhong and Wu lived in in the ancient city!
As soon as Zhong Cai arrived, she felt very comfortable.
Resting in such an environment truly allows one to get a good rest.
Zhong Cai felt once again that Star Arena was really thoughtful.
So he took out a pill, closed his eyes, and began to regulate his breathing.
About half an hour later, Zhong Cai walked out of the rest room full of energy and stood on the ring again.
At the same time, he asked further questions.
"Isn't there a reward for winning the first time? Where's my reward?"
The Starlight Arena responds with its mental power.
[Rewards will be distributed all at once after the Starlight Disciples have finished all their battles.]
Zhong Cai understood, and his gaze fell on the blue light that had reappeared.
That opponent will be his next opponent.
What will it be like?
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The blue light quickly dissipated.
A graceful and beautiful woman appeared before Zhong Cai.
The woman's expression was very solemn, and in her hand she held a long sword shrouded in icy mist.
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