Chapter 249

Chapter 249: The Desperate Gambler

A gambler who loses too much turns red-eyed and crazed, just like Yilie’s current state.

The Third Elder of Moonview Tower, a figure of elegance and prestige in one of the eleven Major Holy Places of the Southern Region, now resembled nothing more than a desperate gambler making reckless bets.

Zhang Yang observed him, calm and composed.

"Most gamblers cheat."

Yilie had schemed tirelessly for this gambling match, only to be outwitted at every turn.

So, he declared, "Let’s continue! Come on! The third round!"

Zhang Yang, however, merely stretched and replied lazily, "Sorry, I’m tired. That last match drained me—I need a break."

The muscles on Yilie’s face twitched uncontrollably, his expression dark with suppressed fury. Tired? He had barely broken a sweat! All he had done was run circles around Xin Yichen before casually winning the holy beast’s holy pill! Tired?! Was he mocking him?

"I’m really tired," Zhang Yang continued, cracking his joints loudly like firecrackers. His hair fluttered as he moved, his aura as lively as ever.

Yilie clenched his fists, his body trembling with rage. His fierce gaze was sharp enough to pierce through steel.

But Zhang Yang simply stepped down from the duel platform.

"You think you can just leave because you won?" Yilie sneered coldly.

Zhang Yang chuckled dismissively, completely unconcerned by Yilie’s veiled threat.

Moonview Tower was a holy place, a Saint-level force—but so was the Vast Forest.

And Chi Zhenyi?

That terrifying man could easily bring destruction to Moonview Tower if he so wished.

Zhang Yang knew that no one here would dare make a reckless move against him—not without severe consequences.

If anything, the one most pleased by his victory would be Embrace Moon Tower, Moonview Tower’s rival. If Yilie overstepped, she’d put herself in far more danger than him. She wasn’t all-powerful within her own sect, and she certainly wasn’t above their laws.

Besides, Zhang Yang had long wanted to drive her insane—it was just an added bonus.

Meanwhile, Bing Yuyan’s bright, captivating eyes shimmered with excitement. Her emotions were almost impossible to contain.

Could she release her frustration in battle?

Her fingers tightened around the hilt of her Ice Spirit Holy Sword.

Let’s fight!

She longed for it, especially after realizing something…

Yilie must possess even more precious holy treasures. Could she use this chance to take them all at once?

Her stance, her aura, the restless glint in her eyes—everything about her at this moment made Zhang Yang speechless.

This woman was a true femme fatale.

To some extent, she was even more ruthless than Yuluan, the Female Bandit.

The difference?

Bing Yuyan knew how to act like a dignified goddess, deceiving the world with her elegance.

Yuluan, on the other hand, was just wild and unreasonable.

Two completely different kinds of dangerous women.

Yilie’s fury was momentarily dampened—her rage cooling instantly under the suffocating chill of the Ice Spirit Holy Sword.

She swallowed hard.

Even in such a situation, Bing Yuyan’s breathtaking beauty, her unmatched charm, and her enchanting presence still dazzled him, stirring within him the primal urge to conquer her.

This was Bing Yuyan’s beauty, stunning and overwhelming.

When she was calm, she was irresistibly beautiful, making men feel inferior.

When she was restless, she ignited an uncontrollable impulse in men to possess her.

She was naturally enchanting, sculpted into the form of a goddess.

“Can’t handle a loss? Want to fight? This palace master is ready to join you.” Bing Yuyan’s pride burned bright. “It’s not that I look down on you. If you can block three of my sword strikes, I’ll spare your life.”

Her arrogance surged.

But in truth, she had every right to be arrogant. Once, Bing Yuyan had already laid the foundation for enlightenment. After five hundred years of being frozen, though it felt to her like time had stood still, it was actually a unique form of accumulation. With Chi Zhenyi’s emergence and a bit of guidance, she made remarkable progress, surpassing even her former self.

Yilie took a deep breath and said, “Palace Master, you misunderstand. I don’t shy away from losing; victory and defeat are part of battle. Losing twice is still a loss—but I want to fight again.”

“You really want to fight?” Zhang Yang asked.

Yilie’s demeanor shifted as he coldly stated, “Of course! The Mighty Battle God wouldn’t back down, would he? This elder isn’t afraid of losing twice, but you—you won and now lack the courage to face me again. That disappoints me immensely.”

Zhang Yang smiled lightly. “Sure, we can fight, but it will have to be in a few days. I have some matters to attend to. Hehe, Third Elder wouldn’t think I’m actually afraid, would he?”

He left it at that.

Yilie’s expression flickered for a moment before he sneered. “Afraid is afraid. No need for excuses.”

“The Third Elder is eager to continue? Fine. Give me a month, and we’ll battle again under fair conditions.” Zhang Yang cut him off, turning toward Green Sparrow Palace. “See you in a month.”

Normally, Bing Yuyan would have questioned Zhang Yang’s motives, but this time, she didn’t overthink it. She saw an opportunity and wanted to seize it. Though she still voiced her dissatisfaction, deep down, she admired Zhang Yang; he had accurately grasped Yilie’s mindset.

So, Bing Yuyan pointed at Yilie and declared, “As a man, let’s fight again in a month!”

Then, she happily followed Zhang Yang, completely forgetting about her two maids, Feng Daoer and Shuang Jianer.

The two maids exchanged puzzled glances, watching their palace master’s graceful figure retreat.

Others might not notice, but they did—

Their palace master was practically dancing with joy!

This wasn’t in line with her proud goddess persona.

Wasn’t she supposed to embody absolute pride and untouchable grace?

The women of Green Sparrow Palace continued chatting as they entered the palace.

Outside, only the people from Moonview Tower remained, along with the two ghastly corpses lying motionless on the ground.

Yilie clenched and unclenched his fists several times. Finally, the stench of blood calmed him.

He muttered to himself, “Did you notice the problem? Do you want to lift the Sacred Forbidden Laws? Ha! I won’t give you the chance. I will force you into battle. Before you can lift it, not only will I reclaim the holy treasures I lost, but I will also make sure you die! Let there be no doubt when you perish on the duel platform—even the Vast Forest won’t be able to intervene.”

Then, he coldly ordered, “Dispose of these two worthless bodies and return to the palace.”

With that, he turned and strode back into the divine palace, where boundless artifacts lay hidden.

As Bing Yuyan stepped in behind him, a forbidden law activated, sealing her inside while shutting out Feng Daoer, Shuang Jianer, and the other women of Green Sparrow Palace.

They couldn’t see or hear anything.

The two maids exchanged bewildered glances. Was this really their palace master?

Of course, they had no idea that as soon as the forbidden law took effect, Bing Yuyan immediately shed her goddess-like demeanor—

And began jumping with excitement.

It was truly a sight to behold.

Only when she noticed Zhang Yang’s intense gaze did she suddenly freeze.

“Ahem.”

In an instant, she snapped back into her goddess persona.

The sheer speed of the transformation left Zhang Yang speechless.

Was this… just a woman’s nature?

“What are you staring at? This palace master was just a little too happy, okay? Nothing to see.” Bing Yuyan huffed, trying to regain her composure—though her excitement still lingered in her expression.

Then, she took out three Holy Bone Dan Stones and one holy beast’s holy pill.

Holy treasures came in countless forms, but these two types were extraordinary—even sages would envy them.

She was certain these treasures were the result of Yilie’s lifelong efforts.

Zhang Yang reached out to take them, equally excited.

For the Vast Forest, these four items were invaluable.

He stored away the holy beast’s holy pill, keeping it for the Beast.

Then, he took one Holy Bone Dan Stone, muttering, “This one is for Liede—to help him break through to the mid-stage of the Ascending the Heavens realm faster. It’ll strengthen my Vast Forest.”

He reached for a second Holy Bone Dan Stone. “This is for Small Tree King, he can break through to the Saint realm anytime.”

As he grabbed the third Holy Bone Dan Stone, Bing Yuyan snatched it away in a flash, glaring at him.

“That’s mine!”

Zhang Yang blinked.

Bing Yuyan gritted her teeth. “Want me to smack you again?”

Then, she actually turned around and puffed out…