Zhang Meng did not draw the long sword on his back.

His body crouched low, leg muscles knotted, veins bulging on his forehead and neck, his entire being surged with vital blood, like a fierce desolate beast.

Raising his right leg, he stomped on the arena floor, shattering the stone slabs inch by inch.

Boom~

His whole body shot out like a cannonball, creating sonic booms as he charged forward.

In the blink of an eye, he was at Chu Xiu's left side.

A lightning-fast whip kick aimed at his head, the air itself howling!

Chu Xiu tilted his body, narrowly dodging Zhang Meng's lightning strike.

His movement technique activated, vital energy gathered in his legs, his speed increased fivefold, leaving three afterimages as he instantly widened the distance to thirty meters away from Zhang Meng.

"Heh, not bad speed!"

Zhang Meng sneered.

"Then how about this move!"

His left hand flickered with black light, and with a flick of his finger—

Clang~

A black flying nail pierced through the air, creating ripples as it aimed straight for Chu Xiu's forehead.

Chu Xiu once again activated the Profound-Grade Movement Technique — Shadow Step, swiftly dodging to the side.

"Damn, Zhang Meng's strikes are ruthless, each one aiming for vital points."

"Chu Xiu's movement technique isn't bad either, always dodging at critical moments."

"Heh, prolonged defense leads to mistakes. No matter how fast his movement technique is, if he can't defeat his opponent, he'll definitely lose in the end."

"Chu Xiu is doomed."

"A match with no suspense."

Taoyao's beautiful eyes were filled with worry.

She thought, Senior Brother, are you really just acting?

It's too convincing.

The gamblers, however, were ecstatic.

It's in the bag, it's in the bag!!!!

On the arena.

The situation was indeed one-sided.

Zhang Meng was chasing Chu Xiu around.

After about half an hour.

Zhang Meng finally lost patience; Chu Xiu was like a slippery eel, hard to catch.

Clang clang~

He drew a red long sword with his right hand.

Waves of Origin Force sword energy formed a net, slashing towards Chu Xiu's head, completely sealing off his escape routes.

Chu Xiu's narrow, deep eyes half-closed.

His left hand gripped the sword sheath, his right hand held the White Bone Sword Hilt.

The Azure Blood Sword stood upright before him.

He slowly drew the sword.

The blood-colored blade, like a mirror, reflected his indifferent, deep eyes.

Sword-Drawing Form.

Buzz~

A blood-colored sword light, several meters long and half a meter wide, slashed out with a roar.

It cut a gap in Zhang Meng's sword net.

Activating the movement technique, he slipped through the gap.

An opening~

A trace of killing intent flashed in Zhang Meng's pupils.

He sneered.

His speed instantly doubled, arriving in front of Chu Xiu in a flash.

His left foot lifted, aiming for his temple.

"Die, you trash!"

Chu Xiu's expression was indifferent.

Anyone who had fought him knew that whenever he showed this expression, it was time to be cautious.

Because he was about to strike a killing blow.

He raised his arm to block the side of his face.

He possessed the Archaic Sacred Body, though not yet fully developed, in close combat, he was nearly invincible within the same realm.

Previously entangling with Zhang Meng was just an act for the gamblers.

If he had been serious from the start, with his rich battle experience and current solid foundation, he could have taken down the opponent in at most three moves, without even using Sword Intent.

Boom~

The whip kick struck his left arm, exploding with a thunderous sound.

Chu Xiu pretended to stagger back, while the Azure Blood Sword turned into an afterimage.

Zhang Meng only saw a beautiful blood light flash by.

Such a fast~ sword.

The next moment.

The Azure Blood Sword sliced through Zhang Meng's neck like autumn water.

A thin line of blood gradually appeared.

Zhang Meng's eyes widened, raising his hand to clutch his wound.

Pfft~

Blood spurted out.

His entire head fell to the ground, rolling a few times.

The headless body, blood gushing like a fountain, sprayed several meters high.

The blood loss was immense, after all, he was at the peak of the Wheel Sea, his vital blood was abundant....

Pfft~

Chu Xiu forcibly shook his inner organs, spat out a mouthful of blood, propped himself up with the Azure Blood Sword, half-kneeling on the ground, his face pale, gasping for breath.... looking severely injured.

The viewing platform was dead silent.

Shock,

Incredulity.

How could it be? Zhang Meng actually lost?

You know, twenty days ago, Zhang Meng had easily defeated Chu Xiu,

And today he lost? Even got killed on the spot?

"Ten days ago, I remember Chu Xiu said he would kill Zhang Meng in the Life-and-Death Arena, and he really did it."

"I can't believe it, a Wheel Sea Fourth Layer actually killed a Wheel Sea peak."

Wow~

An uproar erupted,

"Am I seeing things?"

"Damn, I lost 3000 high-grade Essence Stones!!"

"I lost four thousand."

"I lost a Profound Weapon."

"Is Zhang Meng a waste? He got counter-killed by a Wheel Sea Fourth Layer?"

"Fing Hell, even Fing Hell can't aim right?"

"Woo woo woo..."

"I'm so pissed, I'll never gamble again!"

The outcome was decided.

The referee announced the result.

The light barrier on the arena disappeared.

Taoyao instantly came to the arena, supporting Chu Xiu.

A faint fragrance wafted into his nose, Chu Xiu wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth: "Junior Sister, help me to the True Inheritance Seat."

"Okay, Senior Brother~"

Taoyao held Chu Xiu's arm, flying to the True Inheritance Seat.

He headed straight for the pile of bets.

Under the envious and resentful gazes of all the gamblers, he waved his right hand, and one by one, Profound Weapons, Elixir Pills, Heavenly and Earthly Treasures, and Essence Stones flew into his storage pouch.

He quickly collected everything.

Chu Xiu patted the storage pouch at his waist with satisfaction, revealing a contented smile.

Another large sum of breakthrough points had arrived.

Holding the "bait" Celestial Profound Pill bottle in his hand, he looked delighted.

Jian Lingyun squinted at Chu Xiu, his voice cold: "You were holding back...." He lost the most in this gamble, not only did his underling die, but he also lost a large sum of Essence Stones, estimated to be 600,000 high-grade Essence Stones, which would take him years to save up.

Xu Tianzhen's beautiful eyes also became unusual.

Chu Xiu's win was far beyond her expectations.

Clearly, to become a True Inheritance, one was not a fool.

Although Chu Xiu acted very realistically, he couldn't fool those with keen eyes.

Chu Xiu shrugged, neither admitting nor denying.

"Do you dare to gamble again?" Jian Lingyun smiled: "The Senior Brother of Cloudmist Peak wouldn't be afraid to gamble, right?"

Chu Xiu laughed, raising an eyebrow: "How do you want to bet?"

"I'll send a Divine Bridge Realm First Layer to fight you, with the same stakes as before."

"Jian Lingyun, are you courting death?" Taoyao's voice was icy, her killing intent boiling, her long black hair fluttering without wind.

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The elders of Heaven's Punishment Peak all changed their expressions, quickly becoming vigilant to prevent this woman from suddenly attacking.

Jian Lingyun frowned, retreating to distance himself from Taoyao, then looked at Chu Xiu, saying nothing more.

Chu Xiu stroked his chin, pondering for a moment, then frowned: "It's not impossible, but you'll have to raise the stakes.

The bet must be increased by at least 30%, you know I'm only at Wheel Sea Realm Fourth Layer, fighting a Divine Bridge First Layer is very risky."

As he spoke, a flash of greed appeared in his eyes.

The elders of Heaven's Punishment Peak shook their heads secretly.

Jian Lingyun sneered inwardly.

Indeed, greed without strength is the original sin.

You seek your own death, don't blame me.

"Chen Linfei~"

"Here~"

A personal disciple in a blue sword robe stepped forward, responding respectfully.

"You'll go next."

"Yes~"

Xu Tianzhen frowned, speechless, this Chu Xiu, doesn't he know when to stop?

The gap between Divine Bridge Realm and Wheel Sea Realm is not small.

Killing Zhang Meng made him think he's strong enough to fight a Divine Bridge Realm?

Taoyao also secretly transmitted a message, advising.

But Chu Xiu was determined.

Today, he must bring the goods home. He said, even if the Great Emperor came, it wouldn't work!!

The Archaic Sacred Body at home was still waiting to be fed.

Upon learning that the second gamble was starting.

And Chu Xiu was going to fight a Divine Bridge Realm?

The gamblers who lost the first round, their restless hearts immediately became active.

The gambler's mindset, the next round will surely win, able to recoup....

Betting began.

Even though the stakes were 30% higher than before, they didn't care.

In their view, Chu Xiu at Wheel Sea Realm Fourth Layer couldn't possibly be a match for Chen Linfei at Divine Bridge Realm First Layer.

The difference was fundamental.

The gap was like heaven and earth!!

Chu Xiu must be out of his mind to agree to this gamble.

Next, they just needed to bet on Chu Xiu losing, and they could sit back and wait to collect money.

They went crazy.

Streams of light cut through the air, flying towards Heaven's Punishment Peak.

Upon hearing the news, even personal and true disciples from other peaks were rushing over.

They also wanted a share of the pie.

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