Martial Master

When Qin Chen said this, Zuo Wei was immediately stunned.

Everyone else looked on in astonishment.

What did Qin Chen mean? Could it be that he was also an array master?

But even if he were an array master, his cultivation was only at the peak of the mid-stage of the fifth level. The rank of an array master often depended on their cultivation level, meaning that no matter how strong Qin Chen was, he could only be a fifth-level array master, if he could even reach that.

After all, both arrays and martial arts require a significant amount of effort to study.

And Qin Chen, at such a young age, had already reached the peak of the mid-stage Wuzong, yet he wanted to achieve something in arrays? That was simply impossible.

However, Zuo Wei was the highest-ranked array master on the scene, with his array mastery reaching the peak of the early sixth level. If Qin Chen wanted to challenge him in arrays, he must have made a mistake in choosing his opponent.

"Hahaha, do you think you can break this array? Impossible," Zuo Wei sneered, completely disbelieving.

He had already spent half a day exploring this strange array in the ruins at the center of the relic. Even he was somewhat in the dark, trying various methods bit by bit. For Qin Chen to think he could break it was simply wishful thinking.

"I said, what if?"

"What if?" Zuo Wei scoffed, "If you really can break this array, I will become your disciple. What of it?"

"Become my disciple?" Qin Chen shook his head and scoffed, "You're dreaming! You look to be at least fifty or sixty years old, and yet you're only a sixth-level array master. How could you be worthy of becoming my disciple?"

"Only a sixth-level array master?"

Zuo Wei was furious. The other party was too arrogant! A sixth-level array master held a noble status in the entire Hundred Dynasties; even imperial families had to treat him with respect and call him 'Master.'

Yet this kid had the audacity to say "only." How presumptuous!

Everyone else was also dumbfounded, believing Qin Chen had gone too far.

"So, what do you want?"

Zuo Wei's anger ignited, and he was determined to teach Qin Chen a harsh lesson.

"Um!" Qin Chen stroked his chin and pondered, "To take you as a disciple would tarnish my identity, but to take you as a servant might be acceptable. How about this: if I can break this array, you shall be my servant. Of course, with your strength, you can only be my servant for a moment. Once we leave this Black Death Marsh, I will reclaim your servant status because, after all, being my servant is not something just anyone can be."

"Pu!"

Hearing this, Zuo Wei almost spat out a mouthful of blood, trembling with rage, his eyes radiating a terrifying killing intent.

Everyone else was also speechless, each one on the verge of insanity.

But no one spoke up to stop it; for them, there was no downside.

"Fine, fine! I'll agree to your bet, but what if you lose?"

Coldness radiated from Zuo Wei, his eyes filled with intense killing intent.

For many years, since becoming an array master, no one had dared to speak to him like this, especially not such a young boy.

Even if Qin Chen were truly a disciple of some top power on the continent, he should not insult him in this manner.

"And if I lose? Um..." Qin Chen stroked his chin. "Whatever you tell me to do, I will do it. How about that?"

"Master?"

The black servant was taken aback and looked at Qin Chen.

He wasn't doubting Qin Chen's array skills compared to Zuo Wei; rather, he was worried that they were betting on breaking the array at the center of the relic. The Black Death Marsh had existed for countless years in the Hundred Dynasties, and the arrays here would certainly not be merely fifth or sixth level. He feared Qin Chen might not be able to break the array and end up being restrained by Zuo Wei.

However, the expression of the black servant only strengthened Zuo Wei's confidence in the bet.

"Good, it's settled then."

Without waiting for Qin Chen to back down, Zuo Wei immediately agreed: "Everyone, you all heard this! This person has bet with me that he can break the array at the center of the relic. If he fails, he will let me deal with him as I wish. You all heard it clearly; if he goes back on his word, please help me seek justice."