Under normal circumstances, when there was an irreconcilable conflict between cultivators, they would challenge each other.
Yong An was undoubtedly taking advantage of this opportunity to get rid of Fang Chen.
When Yong An and the Blood Refinement Monarch had come, Fang Chen had been in seclusion. Elder Xuan hadn't dared to agree on his own.
But now, Fang Chen had come out of seclusion, and his strength had increased. Elder Xuan suddenly recalled this matter.
"Yong An wants to challenge me."
Fang Chen frowned. This Yong An was too petty. Back when he had defeated him in the arena, he had harbored a grudge.
This time, he had even brought his master, the Blood Refinement Monarch, along with him. He clearly wanted to kill him.
"I was a little worried before, but now that you've broken through, I'm not worried at all," said Elder Xuan with a smile.
"Elder Xuan, please help me spread the news that I accept Yong An's challenge. The time is set for three days from now," said Fang Chen.
Elder Xuan grinned and nodded.
The news of Fang Chen accepting Yong An's challenge instantly spread throughout Golden Sword City. All the cultivators were discussing it.
There were even some cultivators who were betting that Fang Chen and Yong An would win.
Luo Bairen and the others were gathered at the top floor of the Golden Sword Restaurant. Fang Chen had also been called over by Fatty Li.
"Brother Gujian, Yong An was defeated by you back then. Now that he dares to challenge you so brazenly, he must have something to rely on," said Fatty Li.
"I heard some rumors. It is said that the Blood Refining King gave Yong An some trump cards for his battle with you." He Xuelin said in a low voice.
"It's just a few Blood Puppets." Wu Li's mouth twitched.
"Brother Gujian, although I believe you'll definitely win, Yong An is too petty. He must have something to rely on. You have to be careful of his Blood Puppets," said Luo Bairen.
After interacting with Gu Jian for a long time, Luo Bairen and the others were very friendly to him.
Although Gu Jian had heaven-defying potential and was very strong, he didn't put on any airs. He was also very easy-going.
He was greatly sought after by Golden Sword City's younger generation.
Therefore, when they heard that Gu Jian was going to fight Yong An, Luo Bairen and the others asked Gu Jian out to remind him.
"Thank you for your reminder. In my eyes, Yong An is just a motley crew. There's nothing to be afraid of," Fang Chen said softly.
If it had been before, Fang Chen would have had to be wary of Yong An's Blood-maned Puppet. But now, even if Yong An had Blood-maned Puppet, Fang Chen had nothing to fear.
Moreover, Fang Chen hated the Blood Refining King's bloodline from the bottom of his heart.
He had almost become the Blood Puppet of the Blood Refining King.
As he thought of this, Fang Chen felt a faint killing intent in his heart.
"Ha ha ha! Brother Gu Jian, this is what I admire about you." Wu Li laughed loudly.
Many of the younger generation were also drinking with Gu Jian.
At a certain moment, Yong An arrived at the Golden Sword Restaurant and ascended to the highest floor.
Everyone looked at Yong An strangely.
"A person who is about to die is still drinking here?"
As soon as Yong An arrived, he pointed his spear at Fang Chen and said disdainfully.
"You're just a loser. What right do you have to criticize me?" Fang Chen retorted.
For a moment, the atmosphere in the Golden Sword Restaurant was heavy.
Luo Bairen, Wu Li, and the others didn't say anything. They just quietly watched the confrontation between Fang Chen and Yong An.
"Gu Jian, in three days, I will definitely chop off your head in front of everyone." Yong An smiled sinisterly.
In his opinion, Fang Chen was already a dead man.
With the Lv 5 True Martial Realm Blood-maned Puppet given to him by his master, coupled with his offensive power, his combat strength was comparable to a Lv 6 True Martial Realm expert. A mere Gu Jian was nothing to him.
"So what if you can trigger nine rings of the Ancient Golden Bell? You can only be considered a true genius when you grow up. Who will remember a genius who dies halfway?" Yong An sneered.
Since ancient times, there had been many geniuses who had been placed high hopes on.
However, very few of them had been able to grow up, and even fewer had reached the peak.
Many geniuses with monstrous talent had died halfway.
In Yong An's opinion, Fang Chen was one of those geniuses who hadn't been able to grow up and had died halfway.
Although Elder Xuan had been protecting Gu Jian, once Gu Jian died, a dead genius definitely wouldn't make Elder Xuan go to war.
This time, Yong An only had one goal, and that was to kill Gu Jian.
"At the very least, I'm stronger than you. I can still call myself a genius. What about you?" Fang Chen said coldly.
Fang Chen's attitude was very unyielding. He wasn't afraid of Yong An at all.
At this moment, Luo Bairen also spoke.
"Isn't it too early to say who will win and who will lose?"
"That's right. The battle in three days will determine the winner. Saying anything now is useless," said Wu Li.
Fatty Li and He Xuelin didn't say anything, but their meaning was clear.
They stood on Fang Chen's side. They didn't care about Yong An at all.
If Yong An's master hadn't been the Blood Refining King, he wouldn't have been able to reach the top floor of the Golden Sword Restaurant.
"Gu Jian, just you wait. Three days later, it will be your death date."
After saying that, Yong An turned and left.
Fang Chen looked at Yong An's back as he left, and a trace of killing intent flashed in his eyes.
Yong An didn't hide his killing intent towards Fang Chen at all. Since the other party wanted to kill him, then he wouldn't show mercy to Yong An.
"Three days later, I'll give you a surprise," Fang Chen said to himself.
"Brother Gu Jian, don't worry about him. Come, let's drink." Fatty Li raised his wine glass and smiled.
Suddenly, many of the younger generation chatted with each other.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
On the morning of the third day, many warriors poured into the entire Sword Battle Arena.
These warriors all came to watch the battle between Fang Chen and Yong An.
The battle time was at noon. There was still some time before noon.
Many warriors came in advance to the arena where Fang Chen and Yong An were fighting.
When it was almost noon, even Luo Bairen and the others came.
"You guys go in first, I'll come later," Fatty Li suddenly said.
Luo Bairen and the others didn't take it seriously and directly went to the bottom of the arena, waiting for Fang Chen and Yong An to arrive.
Just when Luo Bairen, Wu Li, and the others arrived, Yong An also came.
Today, Yong An was wearing a black robe, and his entire body emitted a terrifying aura.
His face was full of a sinister smile.
Crash!
Yong An stood on the arena and said arrogantly, "Where's Gu Jian? Come out and die."
Following Yong An was the Blood Refining Monarch. The latter sat together with Elder Xuan and looked at the arena with satisfaction.
However, just as Yong An's voice fell, a strange voice came from the crowd.
"Open, open. Bet on Gu Jian winning, 1: 1, bet on Yong An winning, 1: 100."
When hearing this voice, Luo Bairen, who was in front of the arena, couldn't help but laugh out loud.
Obviously, this voice came from Fatty Li, and his words directly infuriated Yong An.
"What Yong An winning, 1: 100?"
Many cultivators were very surprised.
When they found out that it was Fatty Li who opened the bet, they gradually calmed down.
Many people directly bet on Gu Jian winning, and some people had a fluke mentality and bet on Yong An winning.
As long as Yong An won, 1: 100, it would definitely be a huge profit.
"I bet on Gu Jian winning, 100,000 purple crystals." Luo Bairen suddenly said.
"I also bet on Gu Jian winning, 100,000 purple crystals." Wu Li said.
Wu Li and Luo Bairen spoke one after another, completely making the entire sword arena lively.
On the arena, Yong An's face was gloomy to the extreme.
"Li Yuntian."
Yong An roared furiously.
This damn fatty gave him a 1: 100 bet. Wasn't this obviously insulting him?
However, before Yong An could get angry, the Blood Refining Monarch on the rostrum spoke.
"Since this little friend wants to bet, then I'll join in.
I bet on Yong An winning, 1 million purple crystals. "The Blood Refining Monarch said with a smile.
Crash!
There was an uproar in the sword arena.
The Blood Refining Monarch bet 1 million purple crystals. As long as Yong An wins, then he can earn 10 million purple crystals.
At this moment, even Fatty Li was not confident in his heart, but with so many people watching, he couldn't say anything.
"Okay, I accept the Blood Refining Monarch's bet." Fatty Li said stubbornly.
After the Blood Refining Monarch finished betting, there were still some cultivators who placed their bets.
When noon arrived, the betting was finally over.
At this time, Fang Chen's figure appeared on the arena in an instant.
"Finally willing to come out." Yong An saw Fang Chen and smiled sinisterly.
"The time is just right." Fang Chen said.
Yong An's face was very ugly. He couldn't wait to kill Fang Chen.
"Since both sides are here, the time is up. Let the battle begin." Elder Xuan said.
Both of them understood the rules, so there was no need to repeat them.
After Elder Xuan finished speaking, he sat on the rostrum.
Suddenly, the atmosphere on the arena was extremely solemn.
Crash!
A terrifying aura emerged from Yong An's body.
When everyone saw this, they were a little surprised.
Yong An's cultivation had reached the Late-stage of Lv 5 True Martial Realm.
"Ancient Golden Invincible Sword Technique."
As soon as Yong An came up, he directly displayed the Ancient Golden Invincible Sword Technique.
Facing Yong An's attack, Fang Chen took out the Hidden Star Sword and activated the sword body at the Late-stage of Body Refinement Realm. Then, he activated the Sword Intent and instantly displayed the Five Elements Sword Technique.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Bang!
Yong An's golden sword light and Fang Chen's Five Elements Sword Light collided fiercely, and the arena was about to be overturned.
A deafening sound rang out, and both of them took a few steps back.
Yong An, who stabilized his body, looked at Fang Chen fiercely and said, "I said, you must die today."
As soon as Yong An finished speaking, a terrifying aura erupted again.
Suddenly, Yong An's long sword stabbed toward Fang Chen. At the same time, Yong An's body rushed toward Fang Chen.
Bang! Bang!
Fang Chen used the Hidden Star Sword's black fire attribute to block Yong An's fierce attack. The black fire took the opportunity to invade Yong An's long sword and corrode it.
"What fire is this?"