Zi Chen and the Dark Mantle fought fiercely in mid-air. Both of them were very fast, like two entangled lights.
Outside the battlefield, many people could only see the lights and couldn't see the two combatants.
After absorbing the energy in the light ball, Zi Chen's realm had reached the peak of the first domain realm, only one step away from the second domain realm. Not to mention Zi Chen's uniqueness, just Zi Chen's realm alone was much higher than the others.
Only those who had entered the light ball and raised their realm could see the battle clearly. Of course, that included the elder on the high platform.
Those who could see the battle clearly were watching in silence, with no intention of explaining the battle in detail.
The expected scene of the two combatants fighting hundreds of rounds did not happen. The battle started and ended very quickly.
After the entangled lights separated, the two combatants stood on opposite sides.
Zi Chen looked calmly at the Dark Mantle, while the latter's breathing was slightly rapid. With a trace of admiration on his face, he cupped his fist and said, "I lost."
Zi Chen smiled faintly and said, "It's just a draw. There's no need to talk about winning or losing."
"I'm impressed."
After cupping his fist at Zi Chen again, the Dark Mantle turned and walked towards the crowd.
Those in the distance couldn't see the two combatants clearly, so they naturally didn't know what had happened.
Those who saw the battle clearly naturally knew what had happened.
In the previous battle, the two combatants didn't use their full strength. They were only testing each other symbolically, but their speed was still so fast that most people couldn't see it clearly.
The Dark Mantle didn't lose, but he withdrew voluntarily. He already knew that he couldn't do anything to Zi Chen. Whether it was Zi Chen's attack, defense, or speed, they were all perfect and impeccable in the eyes of the Dark Mantle. He couldn't find any flaws and couldn't overpower Zi Chen, so he could only give up.
The Dark Mantle's surrender caused quite a stir in the crowd.
After that, no one dared to challenge him.
"Since no one wants to challenge him, Zi Chen's position as the leader is set. Next, I'll explain the rules. During the operation, no one is allowed to leave without permission. You can only move forward in groups. No matter what happens during the operation, you must listen to the leader's command."
The old man's explanation was very clear. Even if they were unwilling, they couldn't refute him.
"The leader has been confirmed. Now, all of you, follow me to the trading area to get your weapons. This is what Zi Chen fought for you all before. Each of you will get a weapon and a piece of armor. This is an advance payment. Of course, although it's an advance payment, don't bite off more than you can chew. Try your best to choose what suits you."
After the elder spoke, the crowd lifted their heads and looked towards Zi Chen. Their eyes were filled with astonishment, excitement and gratitude.
They had already seen the items in the trading ground and were tempted, but they didn't have that many Luck Points. They didn't expect that Zi Chen would actually obtain two items for everyone.
After that, it was time to return.
Everyone began to move towards the trading area. The cultivators who entered the light sphere all had excited expressions on their faces.
Those who had lost their chance had dejected looks on their faces.
If they missed a step, they would miss every step. Whether it was in terms of realm or battle prowess, they would fall far behind these 99 people.
As they moved forward, Man Shi and the others walked together with Zi Chen. As long as they followed Zi Chen, they were willing to follow him even if there were fatal dangers ahead.
Furthermore, everyone was still alive. This was something worth rejoicing over.
The only pity was that Lu Guangcheng's clan prestige hadn't appeared yet, so they missed this opportunity.
As Zi Chen moved forward, three Titled Ones walked over.
Among them, Fortune Teller was the closest to Zi Chen. After arriving in front of Zi Chen, he didn't speak directly. Instead, he transmitted his voice, "Will this trip be very dangerous?"
The elder didn't say where they were going before, nor did he mention anything about danger. Fortune Teller's question surprised Zi Chen.
As expected, although Titled Ones were simple-minded, they were definitely not stupid. Each of them was extremely intelligent.
Since Fortune Teller asked this question, the other two obviously had doubts in their hearts. Zi Chen rarely lied, and he didn't know how to. After a slight pause, he transmitted his voice, "It is indeed very dangerous."
"How dangerous?" Fortune Teller asked again.
This time, Hidden Mist and Shun Tiandao's gaze also fell on Zi Chen. Of course, not far from Zi Chen, Jin Qingcheng, who was with Wushuang, also looked over.
These people were all friends. Zi Chen had the obligation to protect them, and even more the obligation to not let them take risks. He didn't hesitate and directly transmitted his voice, "The place we are going to is called the Nether Realm. It is said to be very dangerous. Once you enter, your chances of survival are slim."
Hearing Zi Chen's transmission, their expressions didn't change. First, they didn't want to attract more attention. Second, they had already expected this situation.
"The Nether Realm." Shun Tiandao's transmission had a hint of hesitation and doubt.
"You know this place?" Zi Chen was surprised and transmitted his voice.
"Shuntian City has some records about the Nether Realm. It is said that it is connected to the Tong You Tower. It is a training ground, but relatively speaking, it is very dangerous. Of course, the greater the danger, the greater the reward." Shun Tiandao said.
As a member of Shuntian City, Shun Tiandao should have some knowledge about the Nether Realm. However, his knowledge was not as much as Zi Chen's. Zi Chen smiled bitterly and transmitted his voice, "It is very dangerous. It is said that over the years, no one who has obtained a perfect domain seed successfully came out alive after entering."
Hearing this, their expressions couldn't help but change.
"If that is the case, it is indeed very dangerous. However, Zi Chen, don't worry. I have divined for you. Your fate is very strong, and you are not a short-lived person. This time, although there were some surprises, there is absolutely no danger. Moreover, there is a big variable in the divination, but I can't see through this variable." Fortune Teller smiled and transmitted his voice. He didn't seem to care at all.
"There is no danger? Is that true?" Zi Chen's eyes flashed.
Fortune Teller's face couldn't help but show a proud expression. He said confidently, "How can it be false? Who am I? I am the Fortune Teller, an existence known as the Fortune Teller. You are just a mere human, how can you be more difficult to divine than the Fortune Teller?"
Fortune Teller's transmission was transmitted to everyone's mind.
Shuntian nodded and transmitted his voice, "If it was someone else's divination method, I naturally wouldn't believe it. However, the Fortune Teller in Destiny City is known as the number one divine fortune teller in Shuntian Prefecture. Since he said that there is no danger, then there is no danger."
Mist Yinying smiled and transmitted his voice, "Indeed. If Fortune Teller dares to say that he is the number two in Shuntian Prefecture, then no one dares to say that they are the number one. I was worried that the old man wanted us to die, but it seems that there is no need to worry."
Beside Wushuang, Jin Qingcheng's clear and firm voice sounded, "I believe Fortune Teller's words."
Without waiting for Zi Chen to speak, Fortune Teller said, "If I knew that I am so important in your hearts, then I would have run for the position of leader. At the very least, I can get the support of Titled Ones like you."
"Of course, we support you." Shuntian Dao said.
"I also support you." Mist Yinying said.
Jin Qingcheng chuckled.
As a result, the originally tense atmosphere immediately eased up.
Zi Chen didn't know the meaning of Titled Ones at first, but after Wushuang's explanation, he understood more about them.
At this moment, Zi Chen personally agreed with the words of Titled Ones.
While chatting and laughing, Zi Chen's nervous mood also relaxed a lot.
Zi Chen walked forward and caught up with the old man's footsteps. They went to the trading place.
Behind them, Fortune Teller smiled at Shuntian Dao and the others.
When they arrived at the trading place, everyone began to choose the equipment they needed. Even Zi Chen was no exception.
He needed powerful weapons and strong defensive armor. After all, it was related to life and death. He couldn't be careless.
Although the others didn't say much, they naturally felt that the following journey wouldn't go smoothly. Therefore, none of them aimed too high and chose things that could be seen but not used. They all tried their best to choose things that could strengthen their combat strength.
There was everything in the trading place. Everyone just needed to choose.
This was because some people had already set their sights on some of the things that they wanted. Therefore, it did not take long for them to find the things that they wanted after arriving at this place. After they finished choosing, they walked out of the transaction area and gathered in the outside world.
There were indeed a lot of good things here, but for Zi Chen's realm, it wasn't easy to find something that was suitable for him.
There were a lot of weapons here, but most of them were defective. Zi Chen's best weapon was the saber. He needed a good saber to perform the Saber Drawing Technique.
The saber with the Bladed Golden Eyes Beast Spirit was of high quality, but its realm was a little low. It wasn't suitable for Zi Chen now.
Ba Dao's scabbard was extraordinary. It could nurture the Soldier Spirit and increase its quality. As Zi Chen's cultivation level increased, the Blade Golden-Eyed Beast's Soldier Spirit also fell into a deep sleep.
Therefore, Zi Chen urgently needed a good saber.
There were a lot of good sabers here, but it was hard to find one that was compatible with Zi Chen's strength and was suitable for Zi Chen.
"What's wrong? Haven't you found one that suits you?" A voice rang out from beside Zi Chen.
Zi Chen turned around and saw a battle spirit in a black robe. A look of surprise appeared on his face.
The person who came was Ba Dao. He was famous for his Saber Drawing Technique when he was alive. Even after he died, those battle spirits still felt their hearts tremble when they saw Zi Chen's scabbard.
Zi Chen smiled and said, "I'm still looking, but I feel like I'm missing something."
Ba Dao smiled and said, "What I'm missing is a good saber."
"There are many good sabers, but none of them are suitable," Zi Chen said.
"Of course, there is only one saber in the world that can perfectly match the scabbard and increase the power of the Saber Drawing Technique to its maximum."
Ba Dao smiled and said, "It's … this saber."