Transcending the Nine Heavens

CHAPTER 157: The High-Stakes Bet

“I want the heart of a strong warrior!” Chu Yang said deeply. “It’s not about rank. As long as a martial apprentice possesses the heart of a strong warrior, they can rise step by step to the peak. But if a martial sect lacks the heart of a strong warrior, they are, at best, just a powerful piece of flesh.”

“The heart of a strong warrior…” The three of them seemed to understand something.

“Also, if you want to stay here, as long as you acknowledge me as the boss for one day, you must listen to me!” Chu Yang said sarcastically. “In my Heavenly Weapon Pavilion, there’s no need for your deeply ingrained ‘second young master’ pride.”

“No matter what, I’m staying anyway. Even if it’s by force, I’m sticking around.” Ji Mo sat down at the entrance of the Heavenly Weapon Pavilion and began to act tough.

“Are you willing to obey?” Chu Yang frowned unhappily.

“Of course!” The three replied in unison. At this moment, they all felt that if they were kicked out, it would be truly embarrassing...

“Alright, I’ll reluctantly consider it a good deed and accept you.” Chu Yang said unwillingly. “However, I’ll say this first: if anyone fails to meet my requirements, when I tell them to scram, don’t act shamelessly. I dislike such people.”

“Of course; if we can’t meet the requirements, who would have the face to stay here?” The four of them looked at each other, each with an expression that said ‘you’re the first to be eliminated in the future.’

An invisible competition had already begun between them!

“Very well, from now on, I’m giving your three families a chance to compete.” Chu Yang said slowly. “Currently, the families are arranging their rankings; of course, such a daunting task doesn’t fall to you…”

Chu Yang added salt to the wound, squinting at the painful expressions on the faces of the three, and paused before saying, “However, for me, the first elimination match is the battle between you three second young masters! If we extend it to the personal level, it’s the war of your three families here!”

The three straightened their chests, their eyes shining with fervor.

“Within a month, each of you must increase your cultivation level by one grade, and Gu Duxing is included in this.” Chu Yang said casually. “After a month, those who fail to improve will be automatically eliminated. Get out!”

“What kind of competition is this? Do you completely disregard the level of cultivation?” Rocky Luo jumped up. “That’s unfair!”

“Feel free to leave if you’re not satisfied, or you can admit defeat and leave too.” Chu Yang sneered. “Fairness? You dare to ask me for fairness? Let me tell you, there has never been anything fair in this world!”

“I don’t care how you practice; there’s plenty of space here. Even if you practice yourselves to death, that’s your business. I still stand by my words: if you can’t improve, you’re not worthy to be my brother!” Chu Yang said slowly.

“And what about you?” Ji Mo called out. “Are we the only ones training? Are you just watching the show?”

“Of course, I’m included. I am currently a martial artist at the fourth grade! Within this month, I will break through to the martial master level! If I can’t do it, I’ll automatically step down.” Chu Yang snorted and asked, “How about that?”

The four were left speechless.

Breaking through from a martial artist at the fourth grade to a martial master in a month? Do you think you’re a god?

“Deal!” The four of them gritted their teeth in unison! If they didn’t take this bet with such conditions, they’d truly be fools.

The three of them rolled up their sleeves, preparing to compete for the position of boss a month later! Only Gu Duxing stood aside, watching the three with pity: these three fools! I’ve seen him increase three grades in just two hours in one morning! Do you really think it’s hard to improve six grades in a month?