Reborn As A Phoenix With Beast Taming System
Chapter 108: Match Day

Chapter 108: 108: Match Day

After cultivating Pure Yang Qi inside Huxian’s Domain for all night long, he finally emerged with a newfound strength.

As he stepped outside, Huli and Jing bowed respectfully behind him.

"We will wait for your return, Young Lord."

"En. Send my regards to Huxian once she awakens from her meditation."

After he said that, the starry portal closed, and vanished without a trace as if it was never there.

It was already in the evening when Ash stepped out of his room. The Inn was even more livelier than last night since the Elimination Round would be held tonight.

As the proud owner of this establishment, he opted to greet the guests at the lounge hall before heading to the colosseum. Elara, who was entertaining the guests, soon strode into his direction. She deliberately clinging onto him, giving him a brief peck to his cheek as to make it clear that she’s indeed his woman, wholly. What she did with the guests was purely for providing the guests with hospitality.

Of course, Yunxian immediately noticed the significant change in his overall aura. "Young Lord, did you just advance to the Third Stage Qi Condensation Realm?"

Her statement soon attracted the attention of the guests.

"Yes. I advanced to the Third Stage."

Yunxian narrowed her eyes, looking at his figure keenly. "But, last time I remembered, you were just advanced to the First Stage not so long ago. Just how on Earth did you manage to jump two stages?"

"I didn’t do anything special. Thanks to your Formation Array, the ambience Qi Energy in this Inn becomes very abundant. One might not notice at first, however, once they sharpened their senses, one could clearly feel the difference. Have you not tried it before?"

"N-No, I haven’t had the chance to Cultivate in a while though. I was so busy with my research."

"Yunxian..." Ash placed a hand on her shoulder. He also invited Elara to have a walk beside him. The guests who were curious and wanted to hear his wisdom, soon followed him into the courtyard. "There’s nothing wrong in pursuing your passion, acquiring more wealth and fortune, and many other worldly affairs. However, one can not be so complacent forever. You must remember that our lives are fleeting. Before you knew it, you’d grown too old to even cultivate a strand of Qi."

Everybody was awed upon hearing his words. Though it’s very simple, many have forgotten that there will always be someone stronger. Right now, they could live comfortably behind the wall. But, nothing lasts forever. Their current reality might perish by the next day.

"Thank you for the profound words, Young Lord. I will remember it."

"Good..." Ash caressed her cheek. "I need to go, the match is about to start. Please take care of the Inn, and the others too."

Elara cupped her first, and bowed cordially, giving a clear example for the young elves how to treat him in front of the general public. "We wish you glorious victory, Young Lord."

As Elara shows the perfect gesture, the guests subconsciously do the same, they cupped their fists and bowed in unison.

****

By the time he arrived at the Colosseum, one of the four curves was filled by Red Cloud Pirates; they wore black and red attire. In the front row, there was this big, muscular man whose appearance resembled that of a giant bull. He sat imposingly, crossing both arms before his chest.

Ash could tell that man must be the Fleet Admiral of the Red Cloud Pirates. However, he pretended to be clueless about it.

"Excuse me, sir. May I ask you a question?" Ash tapped a middle aged man’s shoulder from behind.

Obviously, the middle aged man was startled upon seeing the voice’s owner. He immediately bowed cordially. "I beg your pardon, Young Lord Xiao Hûo, I didn’t notice your grand presence."

"Please, don’t fret it. Just answer my question."

"Yes, Young Lord. Please ask me anything."

"Who is that big man over there, and why are the men behind him wearing black and red uniforms? It’s silly, I know. But, I have been in a closed meditation for the past week, I hardly follow the latest news in the city."

"Erm... He is Shujun, Young Lord! The Fleet Admiral of Red Cloud Pirate. Renowned for his raw strength and brutality."

"Pirates? That’s very unusual. Why would they be here of all places?"

"I don’t know for sure, and I don’t want to blabber too much. I’m just a regular Loose Cultivator, I refrain myself from saying things that are beyond my capacity."

Ash nodded a few times. ’This man is fairly weak compared to others his age. But, he’s certainly a wise and smart man.’

Once he got what he wanted to know, Ash proceeded with his way. Before long, a loud shouting voice was heard from the VIP area.

"Young Lord Xiao Hûo! Up here!"

As he looked up, he found Feng Bo and his peers were already there. Raising their cup of wine while nodding cordially to him. With just a light kick, Ash jumped high and landed at the loft effortlessly.

"Ah, you’re finally here, at last!" Feng Bo said with a beaming smile. "I thought you’d just skip tonight’s match."

Ash smiled back. "That would be a total disrespect to my enemy. Besides, I have prepared myself, in case my enemy is too strong for me."

Feng Bo keenly studied the young man’s aura, and he became aware of his current cultivation stage. He then exclaimed aloud. "Third Stage Qi Condensation Realm?! B-but, you were just—"

Ash chuckled. "Yunxian also gave me the same remark. As you can see, I have advanced, and am ready to take on anyone who wants to be my opponent tonight!"

Jie Rong, on the other hand, shook his head in disbelief. He had never seen a young man with this much potential before. He didn’t regret to befriend him.

"Though, I must say this, your tonight’s opponents would be very hard. Most of them are the same level as yours, and more slippery to handle. Many sponsors have equipped them with secret weapons!"

"And so do I..." Ash puffed his chest confidently.

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