Chapter 192
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Chapter 192: The Souvenir Stone of the Joyful Union Sacred Land
As the final circle battle began, the mix of various spiritual energies sped up the shrinking of the poison circle.
Qian Bing, hiding in the shadows, frowned as he watched the chaotic battlefield from a distance.
"Why hasn’t that dumb bear shown up yet? Could he have been eliminated?" Qian Bing muttered to himself.
He controlled his puppet to aim the ice crystal cannon at two disciples from the tower defense faction, protected by five defense towers. They were his second biggest hurdle to winning, sometimes even more threatening than Xiong Li.
"If Xiong Li won’t come out, I’ll just have to take you out first," Qian Bing said.
He had no choice but to act; the poison circle was closing in fast. If he stayed put, he’d only last a minute in the final circle’s poison.
Then, Qian Bing got an idea: use himself as bait to lure out Xiong Li and then blast him. After all, Xiong Li was the biggest threat.
Leaving two puppets to handle the ice crystal cannon, Qian Bing charged into the fray with the rest.
No sooner had Qian Bing appeared than Xiong Li came charging at him, his five-meter battle body glowing with violent energy.
"Qian Bing, you’re dead!"
Despite being a body refinement cultivator, Xiong Li was faster than most at his level.
The fighting stopped abruptly as everyone turned their attention to Xiong Li.
Outside the game, he was everyone’s respected Brother Xiong.
Inside the game, it was every man for himself.
‘Boom!’
Xiong Li threw a punch, releasing a massive wave of energy that sent shivers down everyone’s spine.
"He’s definitely the future top fighter of the sect. Not many at his level could take a hit like that."
"If that punch landed on me, I’d be dust."
"Brother Xiong is awesome! What are you waiting for? Let’s get him out of here!"
As Xiong Li punched, three giant shield puppets at the Foundation Establishment Stage moved to protect Qian Bing.
‘Boom!’
Two explosions sounded at once.
Xiong Li’s punch went right through the three puppets and hit Qian Bing in the stomach, while Xiong Li was shattered by the ice crystal cannon.
In the trial tower, Qian Bing and Xiong Li opened their eyes and stepped out of the spirit illusion world link room.
Xiong Li circulated his spiritual energy to warm up, feeling like he was on a vast icy plain.
Qian Bing, clutching his stomach, walked out in pain.
In the battle royale game, pain was 100% real. Even after leaving, the soul still felt the effects for a while.
Seeing Xiong Li, Qian Bing quickly put on a flattering smile and approached him.
"Brother Xiong, I had no choice! In the game world, if I don’t take you out, the others don’t stand a chance," Qian Bing said, knowing well that while he could beat Xiong Li in the game, in reality, he was no match.
"So that’s why you shot at me three times," Xiong Li said, looking at Qian Bing with a straight face.
"Haha, I was desperate! With Brother Xiong’s unbeatable strength, the cannon was the only thing I could think of to stop you!"
"But this just shows how amazing Brother Xiong is," Qian Bing said, trying to flatter him.
"Alright, let’s leave the past behind. Just be careful in the game from now on."
Xiong Li gave Qian Bing a pat on the shoulder and left the trial tower.
In the battle royale game, the final showdown was about to begin, with only five players left in the poison zone.
There were two tower defense faction disciples, one swordsman, one spellcaster, and one treasure hunting disciple.
The swordsman and the spellcaster exchanged a quick glance and immediately formed an alliance.
The lone treasure hunting disciple looked pitifully at the two in the defense tower.
"Don’t even think about it; we’re not teaming up with anyone," both tower defense disciples said at the same time.
"I have the most beautiful souvenir stone from Baicheng, and it’s in HD," the treasure hunting disciple revealed his magical artifact.
The swordsman and spellcaster were momentarily stunned.
"Bro, why didn’t you say you had something this good earlier?"
"Come on, join us, and we’ll make sure you get third place," the spellcaster said eagerly.
"Come on, bro, those two from the tower defense faction already turned you down. Join us," the swordsman added.
The two tower defense disciples opened their mouths but stayed silent, watching as the treasure hunting disciple teamed up with the swordsman and spellcaster.
"You two, do you want to leave on your own, or do we have to make you?"
A fiery red Spiritual Sword appeared next to the swordsman.
"Come and get us if you dare, or just hope for luck," one tower defense disciple sneered.
Just then, the poison zone shifted again, and the final safe zone was right in the center of the five defense towers.
At that moment, the treasure hunting disciple dashed toward the defense tower like lightning.
"Big bro, we’re on the same side. When I leave, I’ll give you both two amazing souvenir stones from the Joyful Union Sacred Land," the treasure hunting disciple quickly used his big weapon, giving them a knowing look.
The two immediately got the hint and welcomed the treasure hunting disciple warmly, as if he were their long-lost brother.
Watching the live stream, Xu Fan was shocked.
"What’s the deal with that souvenir stone from the Joyful Union Sacred Land?" Xu Fan asked, a strange glint in his eyes, like when he first discovered something new online.
His emotions were even more intense than back then.
"It’s just a regular souvenir stone. There’s nothing on it that could harm the sect," Grape explained.
Xu Fan glanced at the annoying Xu Yuexian and noticed a hint of disgust in her eyes.
"Yuexian, is there any use for that souvenir stone from the Joyful Union Sacred Land?" Xu Fan asked seriously.
"It’s just some dirty stuff that some men like. Master, you don’t need to pay attention to it."
"I’ll have Grape ban those souvenir stones soon," Xu Yuexian said, frowning.
"It’s actually kind of funny; when I was at Que Tian Gate, I saw merchants selling these souvenir stones."
"They said they were men’s favorite things. I even bought a few for Master, but luckily I got curious and checked one out, or else Master would have been corrupted by it."
Xu Fan was stunned, feeling a wave of helplessness wash over him.
"Disciple, do you realize how many years of joy your curiosity has cost me?"
"Alright, I understand now. For the well-being of our Hidden Spirit Sect disciples, I’ll have Grape ban it immediately," Xu Fan said, his expression serious, matching Xu Yuexian’s tone.
"Master, you truly are as I imagined—a man above base pleasures," Xu Yuexian said, looking at Xu Fan with admiration.
In today’s battle royale game, the top two spots were claimed by disciples from the tower defense faction, while the two swordsmen and the spellcaster couldn’t breach the defense tower’s line.
After the live stream ended, Xu Fan turned to Xu Yuexian and asked, "How are the preparations for the Sect Competition coming along? What are the prizes?"
"I’ve entrusted Ziyuan with the preparations; everything should be in order."
"As for the prizes, the first-place winner will receive 100,000 points, the second-place 80,000, the third-place 60,000, and the fifth-place 20,000."
"From sixth to tenth place, each will receive 10,000 points."
"Additionally, the first-place winner will get a full set of precious artifacts for each stage from Foundation Establishment to Nascent Soul, plus a drop of wood essence."
"The second-place winner will receive the same set of precious artifacts as the first-place, along with the Spiritual Energy Armor."
"The third-place winner…"
Xu Fan nodded as he listened to Xu Yuexian outline the prize structure. It was practical and well-suited for the current disciples.
"Then let’s proceed as you’ve planned," Xu Fan agreed.
They discussed a few more details, after which Xu Yuexian bowed and left to continue her preparations.
Once Xu Yuexian had departed, Xu Fan eagerly inquired, "Grape, can you replicate the contents of the souvenir stone from the Joyful Union Sacred Land?"
"Yes, Master. Although the souvenir stone from the Joyful Union Sacred Land has a protective formation to prevent copying, it has already been bypassed."
"Would you like to view the contents now, Master?" Grape asked.
Xu Fan nodded. He wasn’t particularly eager to watch it, but he was curious about how the cultivation world’s entertainment compared to that of his original world.
Suddenly, a light curtain appeared before Xu Fan. Before the content could start playing, he paused it.
After a quick glance around, Xu Fan said slowly, "I’ll watch it when I get back to my room."
With that, Xu Fan stood up and headed to his bedroom.
Once inside, a light curtain that covered an entire wall lit up.
Displayed on the light curtain was a young woman, a blend of innocence and allure, with a stunning figure, dancing gracefully in a classic white silk gown.
Accompanied by the enchanting and luxurious sound of music, her dance became increasingly captivating.
As the music intensified, her movements changed, further accentuating her figure.
Her perfectly shaped Sacred Peak could captivate any man’s heart; sometimes, bigger isn’t always better.
Her slender yet firm waist moved fluidly, evoking perfect imagery in the minds of all who watched, making them wish to hold her in their arms.
The occasional glimpse of her jade legs beneath the flowing skirt was irresistibly enticing.
At this moment, Xu Fan was completely absorbed in the light curtain, even ignoring Grape’s notifications.
Xu Fan wiped the drool from his mouth and said, slightly puzzled, "Those legs—oh no, this dance is truly remarkable."
"It’s just a bit different from what I expected; the Joyful Union Sacred Land seems to offer more than just this."
As Xu Fan was speaking, the young woman made a light leap, her delicate hand brushing against her waist.
A white ribbon fluttered down, and as she continued to dance, the outer semi-transparent veil began to slowly fall away.
In Xu Fan’s heart, the door to a new world was gradually opening.
