"Master, your disciple requests to fight," came the third disciple
Master Shuiyue was feeling hesitant now.
If
But seeing that secular freak effortlessly crush He Yan in a single exchange, Master Shuiyue was truly torn.
He Yan's cultivation wasn't as high as Hai Tian's, but the gap wasn't that large. One was ranked third, the other fourth—the difference was merely a thin line.
True, Hai Tian did have his own unique advantages on the Spirit Devouring Arena.
But now, Master Shuiyue had no certainty. This secular freak had been stunningly impressive one after another, performing so brilliantly on both the Blazing Fire Arena and the ice-themed challenges—who could guarantee he wouldn't continue that same madness on the Spirit Devouring Arena?
This secular freak could no longer be judged by normal standards!
"Master, He Yan Junior Brother and I are as close as flesh and blood. Please allow me to fight and avenge him." When Hai Tian saw his master wavering, he made his request again.
His relationship with He Yan was decent, but not nearly as close as "flesh and blood."
However, seeing his master's state, Hai Tian knew she was angry to the extreme. At a time like this, his master needed someone to share her burden and vent her anger.
If he could help his master vent her anger now, his standing in her heart would surely rise to rival Senior Brother Zeng Shi and Second Senior Brother
He couldn't compare to
Hai Tian was gambling, taking a risk to win his master's favor.
Moreover, Hai Tian was confident that his strength was definitely higher than He Yan's. On the Frozen Ice Arena, perhaps he couldn't beat that secular freak.
But on the Spirit Devouring Arena, Hai Tian believed he still had a few tricks up his sleeve.
Master Shuiyue truly didn't want any more disciples to come to harm: "Hai Tian, that beast is extremely peculiar. Unless a Heavenly Spirit Realm martial artist goes up, I'm afraid no one can subdue him."
Hai Tian pressed urgently: "Master, on the Spirit Devouring Arena, your disciple has absolutely seven or eight chances out of ten. Please let me try. If we don't crush this madman's arrogance, our Shuiyue lineage in the Earth Spirit Zone will have completely bowed to him!"
Hai Tian knew his master's temperament and knew what she hated most was having the Shuiyue lineage suppressed by others.
The moment these words were transmitted, Master Shuiyue's resolve did indeed waver. She knew her own disciple—Hai Tian was a genius in the water attribute, but his talent in the metal domain was equally astonishing, and on top of that he had some extraordinary encounters. The Spirit Devouring Arena was indeed a stage suited for Hai Tian.
"That beast is so arrogant—could it be that I, this master, should simply bow my head to him and admit defeat?" The moment Master Shuiyue imagined the Shuiyue lineage being suppressed by a secular martial artist, her blood ran hot with indignation.
"Then why not send Hai Tian to try? This boy has a calmer temperament and deeper scheming. Sending him into battle would be more reliable than He Yan. Otherwise, I wouldn't have saved him for last. I was worried he might not dare to volunteer himself, but since he's eagerly requesting to fight, why not let him try? On the Spirit Devouring Arena, he'll surely be able to crush that secular beast!"
Once this thought took root in Master Shuiyue's mind, her competitive spirit overwhelmed everything else. She instructed Hai Tian: "Very well, wait a moment. I'll arrange it immediately. He's already reached his limit for being challenged today. I'll have to arrange for him to challenge you instead."
Hai Tian's heart leaped with joy upon hearing his master's tone soften.
"Hai Tian, in this battle, you must be cautious. Don't rush to attack—probe his depths first. Remember, your priority must be self-preservation. If you can suppress this madman, I will record this as your greatest merit!"
Having learned the bitter lesson of He Yan's defeat, Master Shuiyue offered patient instructions. She did not want to see both of her most outstanding disciples in the Earth Spirit Zone disabled by the same person.
Of all people, Hai Tian was the one in whom Master Shuiyue placed the greatest expectations. Among her four main disciples in the Earth Spirit Zone, Hai Tian ranked highest and had the best chance of breaking through to the Heavenly Spirit Zone.
If He Yan had been ruined, she would have only felt guilt and sorrow. But if something happened to Hai Tian, that would be a loss that cut to the very heart.
"Next challenger, Number 491—report to the Spirit Devouring Arena."
Number 491 was
Jiang Chen, who had been sitting cross-legged, opened his eyes at the sound of his number, a faint look of surprise flashing in his gaze.
He had thought that after three consecutive challenges, he would finally get some peace and quiet.
Yet he had barely sat down before his number was drawn again—and this time, he would be the one mounting the arena to challenge someone.
His gaze swept meaningfully toward Master Shuiyue's side, and Jiang Chen understood immediately—the old woman hadn't given up. She was still scheming.
But would Jiang Chen ever be the kind to cower and hide his head? He let out a cold laugh and strode toward the arena. He wanted to see what other tricks this old woman had up her sleeve.
Without waiting for the presiding judge to speak, Jiang Chen said with a cold smile: "Let me guess—who's my opponent this time?"
His gaze deliberately swept toward Master Shuiyue's disciples.
"This time, it's you, isn't it?" Jiang Chen's eyes locked onto Hai Tian. He had some knowledge of Master Shuiyue's disciples.
He knew that in the Earth Spirit Zone, Master Shuiyue had four main disciples.
He Yan was ranked second, and Hai Tian was ranked first.
Since He Yan had already been crippled by him, if this old woman Shuiyue was going to keep causing trouble, she would certainly send Hai Tian to fight.
Given the depths of this woman's shamelessness, once she lost her rationality, she would certainly disregard the rules and continue cheating.
When the chief coordinator wanted to manipulate the matches, it was simply too easy.
The moment Jiang Chen said this, Master Shuiyue's heart sank. She hadn't expected this secular freak to be so perceptive—to see through her scheme with perfect clarity.