2688 The Be

Even if hundreds or thousands of people had asked, he would still answer that it was a 50-50 chance of winning between Yang Jin and Chu Yan. It was difficult, almost impossible, for Huang Guang Ji to say for certain who would win. Therefore, he was intrigued by Duan Ling Tian's words

'This primitive Celestial Alchemist, Revered Elder Tian Ling, of the Flying Dragon Sect… I wonder what's his reason for making such a judgment?' A hint of intrigue flashed in Huang Guang Ji's eyes as he thought to himself.

Duan Ling Tian narrowed his eyes and took his time to reply. "Chu Yan is more composed compared to Yang Jin… It's likely that Yang Jing will get distracted and make a mistake. Whereas, if Chu Yan makes a mistake, he'll still be able to maintain his composure."

"How did you come to this conclusion?" Huang Guang Ji was burning with curiosity and continued to urge Duan Ling Tian, "Revered Elder Tian Ling, stop keeping me guessing. Tell me what you think."

"That's right, Revered Elder Tian Ling, tell us."

"Revered Elder Tian Ling, I want to know why you think so as well!"

"Revered Elder Tian Ling..."

Those people from the Flying Dragon Sect who came with Huang Ji Guang and Duan Ling Tian were also curious. Naturally, they were unaware that the person before them who was shrouded in black robes was the ace of Nine Specters County whom everyone had been talking about since the commencement of the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties. They had no idea he was the Golden Celestial who was less than 100 years old but possessed the strength comparable to a Great Overarching Golden Celestial! They only knew him as Revered Elder Tian Ling from the Flying Dragon Sect who was a primitive Celestial Alchemist with remarkable alchemy skills.

Not only the members from the Flying Dragon Sect were curious, but even those from other sects and clans who overheard the conversation between Duan Ling Tian and Huang Guang Ji were curious as well. They were all waiting for Duan Ling Tian to reveal his thoughts.

All of a sudden, a loud scoff rang in the air. It was from a man with a curly beard who was standing with a group of people standing nearby. He glanced at the people from Flying Dragon Sect coldly and said disdainfully, "Fools! At this moment, even Lord King Qin doesn't have the confidence to say that Chu Yan has the upper hand. What does a primitive Celestial Alchemist know about such things? I think you should just concentrate on refining medicinal pills and stop acting like a know-it-all!"

"Zhou An is the Vice Sect Leader of Poison King Sect!" Someone from the Flying Dragon Sect revealed Zhou An's identity.

Meanwhile, the people from the other sects and clans whispered among themselves when they saw the Flying Dragon Sect and the Poison King Sect seemed to have gotten into a conflict.

"The Poison King Sect and Flying Dragon Sect have been sworn enemies for 100 years now… I can't believe they're even acting up during the Martial Competition of the 16 Counties."

"I didn't think they would dare to act recklessly in King Qin's Mansion, especially with King Qin's presence."

"Although they're furious, they still won't dare to act recklessly. If they create a fuss here, they'll definitely be punished by King Qin's Mansion."

At this moment, the Vice Sect Leader of Poison King Sect, Zhou An, rose to his feet and scoffed before he said arrogantly, "Do you think we're afraid of the Flying Dragon Sect?" He was clearly not afraid of offending Huang Guang Ji who was also Vice Sect Leader of Flying Dragon Sect.

Since Zhou An was the highest-ranking person from the Poison King Sect who was present at the scene, when he made his way to Huang Guang Ji, his subordinates followed behind him. It was as though they were going to battle.

"Poison King Sect?" Duan Ling Tian, who was dressed in the Celestial Master's Robe with the word 'Kun' on it, narrowed his eyes. Although he had only become a Revered Elder of the Flying Dragon Sect not long ago, it was not the first time he had heard about the Poison King Sect. He knew they were skilled in poison.

Naturally, most of the poisons from the Poison King Sect were only effective on those weaker than Great Overarching Golden Celestials. Only the Sect Guarding Poison of the Poison King Sect was a threat to Great Overarching Golden Celestials.

About 100 years ago, a fierce battle between the Flying Dragon Sect and Poison King Sect broke out over a Celestial Stone vein. The battle was gory and blood was shed. Eventually, the Great Overarching Golden Celestials from both sects had fallen because of this battle. The battle was only put to an end when King Qin's Mansion intervened and claimed the Celestial Stone vein. Ever since then, the two sects became enemies. They would never miss a chance to provoke each other, like now.

The tension was palpable in the air at this moment when Duan Ling Tian suddenly said, "You're the Vice Sect Leader of Poison King Sect? You… Do you dare to make a bet with me?"

"Hm?" Zhou An looked at Duan Ling Tian. He was taken aback by Duan Ling Tian's request to make a bet. It took him a moment to regain his senses.

"What bet?" Zhou An replied through gritted teeth. His face had flushed with anger.

"Let's bet if Chu Yan wins the match!" Duan Ling Tian said, "Naturally, I know you feel Chu Yan has a 50% chance to win this match as well. I'll make the bet worth your while." He continued before Zhou An could reply, "If Yang Jin wins, I'll give you 100,000 prominent Celestial Stones. If Chu Yan wins, you'll only have to give me 50,000 prominent Celestial Stones!" Then, he taunted Zhou An again, "Vice Sect Leader Zhou, do you dare to accept this bet?"

The guests of honor gasped in unison. They were stunned by Duan Ling Tian's words. They began to whisper among themselves again. Most of them felt the bet was unfair toward Duan Ling Tian.

"Is the primitive Celestial Alchemist from the Flying Dragon Sect mad? This bet is clearly unfair!"

"Yang Jin and Chu Yan are equally matched. It's obvious there's a 50-50 chance for either of them to win. It might even end in a tie."

"The Martial Competition of the 16 Counties doesn't allow a match to end in a tie, right?"

"Well, if I'm not mistaken, if the match still doesn't have a clear winner after an hour, the master of ceremony would raise the difficulty and increase the pressure of the battle to determine a winner."

"The fighter will definitely be distracted when fighting under pressure. At that time, their flaws will be revealed. With this, the winner will be determined."

"100,000 prominent Celestial Stones?" Zhou An had just regained his senses and continued asking, "Are you sure? If Yang Jin wins, you'll give me 100,000 prominent Celestial Stones?"

"Yes," Duan Ling Tian replied nonchalantly, "However, if Chu Yan wins, you'll need to give me 50,000 prominent stones. What do you think? Do you dare to accept the bet?" Duan Ling Tian asked again'.

"Revered Elder Tian Ling..." Huang Guang Ji frowned as he looked at Duan Ling Tian. He asked through Voice Transmission, "A-are you sure?"

"Not entirely..." Duan Ling Tian replied earnestly through Voice Transmission.

Huang Guang Ji's expression darkened. "Then why would you bet with Zhou An?"

"However, I'm 90% confident that I'm right," Duan Ling Tian interrupted Huang Guang Ji before Huang Guang Ji could continue speaking.

Huang Guang Ji was rendered speechless for a moment before a sense of delight welled in his heart.

"Is it really possible that the Revered Elder of the Flying Dragon Sect can tell that Chu Yan has the advantage? If not, he wouldn't make such a bet, right? Moreover, the bet is to his disadvantage."

"That's right. He's betting 100,000 prominent Celestial Stones against 50,000 stones."

"What's wrong with him? He might as well give the Celestial Stones to Zhou An!"

"As the saying goes, 'Even a blind cat has a chance of finding a dead mouse'. What if Chu Yan really wins?"

"Then, what if Yang Jin wins?"

...

The commotion and excitement from the guests had also caught the attention of King Qin and the Third Prince.

The Third Prince said with a grin, "The primitive Celestial Alchemist from the Flying Dragon Sect… He's quite a character."

"I wonder why he's so certain that Chu Yan has the upper hand?" King Qin said as he shook his head.