CHAPTER 1684: CHAPTER 1687 : THE MAN IN PURPLE

The Yin-Yang Realm Sixth Level Warrior clearly felt it was shameful to admit defeat in front of Ling Xiao.

Yet he was still terrified, too afraid to provoke Ling Xiao, truly losing face entirely.

Even the last shred of dignity was gone.

Most crucially, it wasn't just him losing face; he even dragged the Tianhai Empire into it, which was quite embarrassing.

"Hahaha, Brother Ling, would you give me the courtesy to offer you a jar of fine wine?"

Fan Ruohai wished to show his generosity, to prevent Ling Xiao from killing that martial artist, yet without losing too much face.

A jar of fine wine was extremely rare for martial artists coming to Qijing Tower, but to him, it was nothing significant.

"This wine is called 'Empty Valley Orchid.' While it can't enhance your cultivation level, it allows martial artists to enter the ethereal realm of Unity of Heaven and Man, greatly assisting cultivation. How about it?

Of course, its taste is excellent too."

Fan Ruohai explained.

"Alright!"

Cultivation requires entering a special state, and this state can enhance perception for a while, bringing a state of sudden enlightenment.

Empty Valley Orchid Wine exactly provides such a state.

Ling Xiao moved his foot off the Yin-Yang Realm Sixth Level Warrior, and Fan Ruohai ordered a maid to bring a jar of Empty Valley Orchid Wine.

Ling Xiao stored it within his Storage Ring, refraining from drinking for now, as it's more suitable during cultivation.

Then, he looked at the three Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warriors in the arena and coldly remarked, "Didn't you hear my words earlier? Return the Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot you took from my three companions!"

"Hahaha, Ling Xiao, do you truly think you're something special?"

The laughing one wore purple, domineering and vigorous.

He was the martial artist who took Ji Luoyu's Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot.

He laughed heartily and said, "I admit your cultivation level is remarkable, being able to defeat a Yin-Yang Realm Sixth Level Warrior two levels higher; this is rare even on the White Tiger Continent.

But to become arrogant because of such achievements is folly!

The Tianhai Empire is countless times stronger than your so-called Heavenly Dynasty Empire, so don't think you can act unrestrained.

Under this sky, no, even within these fifteen floors, there are many who can destroy you.

Seeing you're new here, lacking understanding of the rules, I sympathize with you and don't wish to bicker.

Yet don't be overly arrogant, or else don't be surprised if I also resort to oppression today!"

The man in purple was extremely arrogant, not even looking at Ling Xiao while speaking, instead making eye contact with the other two Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warriors beside him.

The disdain and contempt were evident to all.

However, Ling Xiao didn't reply to him, instead addressing Fan Ruohai: "Young Master Fan, if I seize these people's Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot, is it all mine?"

The purple-clad man originally didn't look at Ling Xiao, but now, being directly ignored by Ling Xiao, stood up angrily, finally gazing at Ling Xiao, with eyes filled with intense rage.

"Of course you can."

Fan Ruohai only wished to watch a spectacle.

Of course, he also wanted to see just how capable this arrogant martial artist from the Dragon and Phoenix Continent was, fearing not even the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warriors.

"Then it's settled."

Ling Xiao nodded, then turned his head towards the man in purple: "I can return your words to you unaltered.

Frankly, among the martial artists present, apart from Young Master Fan and Lady Mu Wan Shuang, the rest mean nothing to me.

I can kill you and take your life anytime.

It's just that I'm new here, avoiding trouble, but now I'm giving you one last chance, hand over what you took, or bear the consequences!"

Ling Xiao's words really stirred things up; aside from Fan Ruohai's smile and Mu Wan Shuang's unchanged expression, the rest were all somewhat indignant.

Yet those truly daring to glare angrily at Ling Xiao were only those three Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warriors.

The others, having seen Ling Xiao's strength, dared not openly provoke him.

However, muttering behind his back was still possible.

"Arrogant brat, are all martial artists on the Dragon and Phoenix Continent as unaware as you?"

The man in purple slammed the table, shouting furiously.

"Awareness? Those four words are for you to remember well, not me!"

Ling Xiao said calmly.

"Utterly ridiculous! Do you really believe you can challenge me, a Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level expert, just with the cultivation of the Yin-Yang Realm Fourth Level?

You regard yourself too highly!

Those who arrogantly rant usually die quickly!"

The man in purple truly had a killing intent.

Since he reached the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level, no martial artist below the Yin-Yang Realm Fifth Level had dared speak to him this way.

"Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level? Is it impressive?"

Ling Xiao's face showed even more disdain.

If faced with a Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warrior when entering Sin Territory, he couldn't win.

But now, even without using the Tyrant Sky Martial Spirit, he would surely win.

Earlier today, his cultivation had broken from the Yin-Yang Realm Third Layer to the Yin-Yang Realm Fourth Layer.

And after entering Qijing Tower, his cultivation had already advanced to the Yin-Yang Realm Fourth Layer pinnacle.

And this arrogant man in purple was merely in the early stage of the Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level.

Moreover, he was just an ordinary Yin-Yang Realm Seventh Level Warrior, not a talent like the Dragon Crown Prince or Diyi Ying, making it even easier to deal with him.

"If you two want to fight, I have a suggestion."

Fan Ruohai suddenly smiled: "Using a complete Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot as the stake, whoever wins gets the pot, and I won't take a penny."

This stake was undeniably compelling.

Moreover, Fan Ruohai did this so both parties would exert themselves fully, making the show more exciting.

He could also better understand the true strength of this arrogant brat Ling Xiao.

"Young Master Fan is indeed generous, so thank you very much."

The man in purple cupped his fist, looking somewhat excited.

He seemed certain that the complete Heavenly Gang Earthly Evil Hot Pot was destined for him.

Ling Xiao was trivial in his eyes.

"Young Master Fan, can I kill someone?"

Ling Xiao's words, however, were peculiar.

Fan Ruohai frowned: "Deaths here are always unfortunate."

"What if no bodies remain?"

Ling Xiao relaxedly said.

"If you can ensure no bodies remain, then do as you wish."

Fan Ruohai nodded: "But you must understand, if it's indeed a life-and-death duel, the opponent can also aim to kill you; are you sure you won't regret it?"

"What's the joy in living, what's the fear in dying? If I'm less skilled, what's there to regret in dying?"

Ling Xiao said nonchalantly.

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