Chapter 1229: World Ends River Falling Star Terrace

Chapter 1229: World End's River Falling Star Terrace

"Eighty thousand dragon essence?"

When they heard Li Hongyou's counteroffer, many within the crowd were quietly shocked by the stakes. It was truly a huge sum of dragon essence; even a Grand Commander would need to save for multiple years to get that much.

Li Zhihuo couldn't help but laugh at the offer. He looked at Li Hongyou and asked, "What makes you think you’re worth such an amount?"

However, Li Hongyou ignored his condescending tone. She replied calmly, "I may not be worth eighty thousand dragon essence, but as long as I am in the Dragon's Fang Guardians, some people in the Dragon's Blood Guardians will feel uncomfortable. The additional amount is simply payment for that. Some may think this is a farce, but others will find it worthwhile."

When Li Hongyou finished speaking, she glanced over at Li Hongque, whose expression was dark. Her lips revealed a slight smirk, as if she was taunting her with those words.

Li Hongque clenched her fists so tightly that her knuckles turned white. Li Hongyou was not wrong. Each day Li Hongyou stayed in the Dragon's Fang Guardians was a day of torture for Li Hongque.

"Li Hongyou, do you want to play?" Li Hongque asked in an icy tone. At this point, the frustration on her face had subsided. However, those close to her knew that this was simply a sign that her anger had reached its peak.

She gave Li Hongyou a deadly stare. "Let's play, then. Eighty thousand dragon essence? I will fork out the difference. However, if you lose, you will not only have to quit the Dragon's Fang Guardians, but also come to the Dragon's Blood Lineage. In the future, you will have to obey every word of mine." Since the stakes of their bet had increased, she would not let Li Hongyou get away so easily. If this bitch fell into her hands again, she would surely make her regret coming here.

Despite the burning fury behind Li Hongque's gaze, Li Hongyou maintained her cool composure. "Fine," she replied coldly.

There was no reason for her to retreat. After all, her whole purpose for coming to the Dragon's Fang Guardians was to struggle against Li Hongque to the bitter end.

This was her main motivating force ever since her mother passed away. She had always wanted to return the humiliation that her mother suffered.

She did not care what price she had to pay for it. As for falling into the hands of Li Hongque? That wasn't an issue either. If that happened, Li Hongque would only get a stiff corpse. The corpse would become another sharp blade directed at Li Yuanzhen and Li Hongque. At that time, their reputation would be completely tarnished.

As such, Li Hongyou would win the bet no matter what. After all, she was prepared to give up her own life.

While the sisters bickered with mortal animosity, the bystanders began to whisper amongst themselves. They were clearly related by blood, yet the scene reminded them of eternal enemies.

Li Zhihuo frowned a little at her response. Li Hongque was acting rashly yet again. There was no need to escalate matters. In fact, this was exactly what Li Hongyou wanted. Nonetheless, what Li Hongyou had said was not wrong—as long as she remained in the Dragon's Fang Guardians, it would be a thorn in their side.

Li Luo scratched his head over all this. When a female got mad, the results were truly frightening.

"So, my future will be in your hands," Li Hongyou said to Jiang Qing'e and Li Luo as she tousled her long, red hair across her chest.

Jiang Qing'e reached out and grabbed Li Hongyou's hand. Her hand was cold, but there was a hint of gentleness within her golden eyes. She said calmly, "Don't give up on yourself. You are much better than her. The real act of revenge is not to be destroyed with her. Instead, it is to surpass her completely and let her sink into the deepest depths of shame and jealousy."

Li Hongyou was startled to hear this. She felt the warmth coming from Jiang Qing'e's tender palm, and her eyes became slightly watery. Jiang Qing'e's words reminded her of her mother's last words, which were full of worry for her.

Li Hongyou held onto Jiang Qing'e's hand and said softly, "Thank you."

She gave her a sense of hope with her belief, almost as if she was the sun that warmed one's soul.

At this point, Li Foluo turned to them. "The crux of the two battles will likely be Li Luo's fight. During the Ceremony of Ascent, the Dragon's Blood Guardians will likely send out the Right Dragon's Blood Envoy Li Yuanshan to challenge Jiang Qing'e. Li Yuanshan is an upper third-grade Duke. Li Changfeng fought him a few times, but he never managed to break through his defenses. If he cannot win against Jiang Qing'e, it will not be hard for him to force a draw since the fight has a time limit. In that case, Li Luo's battle will become the determining factor. If Li Luo loses, it will become one draw and one loss, which would be our loss in the bet."

Jiang Qing'e replied calmly, "I will not let it end in a draw."

If her battle ended in a draw, all the pressure would fall onto Li Luo. He was still at the Greater Heavenly Resonance Tier; the difference between him and an upper first-grade Duke was comparable to the difference between a first-grade Duke and a third-grade Duke.

After all, they were completely different stages.

Li Luo would not be allowed to borrow any external help from his spirit beast, so it would truly be a challenge.

Li Luo nodded. "It's indeed stressful. However, I will give it my all for the sake of Senior Hongyou."

Li Foluo shook his head. "It's useless to just talk about it. You're at the Greater Heavenly Resonance Tier with a Heavenly Resonance Diagram of sixty thousand feet, so you will need to reach seventy thousand feet at least and strengthen yourself as much as possible before the ceremony. I suggest that you cultivate at a particular place to accomplish that."

"Where?" Li Luo asked curiously.

Li Foluo took another glance at him.

"The World End's River Falling Star Terrace."