The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 425 - 288 Demon Battle_2

Chapter 425: Chapter 288 Demon Battle_2

"Why don’t you join us?" Yan Xiaobao suddenly said. Although he trusted Xu Biao a little, he also felt it was better to keep him close. If he saw Xu Biao and Zhou Long working together closely, then they would have an opportunity to escape quickly.

Seeing the surprised expression on Xu Biao’s face, Yan Xiaobao almost burst into laughter. However, his expression quickly transformed into happiness,

"I’d like to join," he said, looking as excited as a child about to open their Christmas presents. This expression formed a stark contrast to Xu Biao’s usual demeanor, and even Xie Lan was startled by his eagerness to join.

"You’re very welcome to join my group after the tournament is over," Yan Xiaobao said. His tone showed he had no doubts about who would win the next day and somehow revealed to Xu Biao that even greater secrets awaited discovery.

So far, Yan Xiaobao had been striving hard to keep his opponents alive. It was far harder to defeat someone without killing them than it was to use all one’s strength to kill. This was one of the reasons for their struggles thus far, yet Yan Xiaobao felt the masked man’s aura was extremely dangerous. His attitude shifted from "keeping them alive" to "killing with his gaze," letting their skills decide whether they would survive or not.

The final battle was unlike the other two tournaments Yan Xiaobao had participated in thus far. On the contrary, it was a three-team battle, where all three teams had to fight against each other, and only one could remain on stage to be declared the winner.

Such battles were the bloodiest and most sought-after spectacles in the arena. This was also the reason why nine teams participated in the championship instead of merely eight.

The other two groups, the lowest-ranked mercenaries and the mid-ranked mercenaries, both wrapped up their matches on the same day. But none of their battles attracted as much attention as the finals fought by the black-cloaked group.

"Alright, I’d be happy to join your ranks," Xu Biao said awkwardly, "But you are cultivators, and you’re about to enter the finals of our annual championship."

"While you may feel safe and secure now, never forget that you are cultivators. You are Martial Artists, and Martial Artists always know that death looms ever so close. You might die today, or you might die tomorrow, but one thing is certain: the odds of dying of old age are very small."

"Even if you possess things that might help you survive, they can never guarantee success. However, if you are still alive tomorrow — even if not all of you — then I’d like to join forces with you to kill the demon beast residing here."

Hearing Xu Biao’s solemn words, Yan Xiaobao revealed a bitter smile. He was fully aware of the dangers brought by his new way of life, but it was precisely because of this that he sought greater challenges to improve himself. If he wasn’t strong enough to protect himself and his friends, how could he ever hope to defeat the experts he and Lan Feng were searching for?

"Then we’ll meet you tomorrow," Yan Xiaobao said with a smile, his face utterly calm. He politely bowed to Hui Yue and Xu Biao before resuming his meditation.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao meditating, Deng Wu, Sha Yun, and Wang Julong all bowed respectfully before following his example.

Witnessing this, Xie Lan’s face was filled with displeasure. Although she knew Yan Xiaobao was not someone to be underestimated, Xu Biao was still the Guild Master and deserved more respect than what these young people showed.

What further frustrated her was that Xu Biao showed no signs of dissatisfaction with such casual treatment! He was a respected figure and typically one of the most important people in the city. Now, his words ranked beneath Zhou Long’s. For him to treat these youngsters with such respect and interest, Xie Lan couldn’t help but feel there were hidden aspects to the situation she was unaware of. She dared not ask any questions or comment on their behavior.

Finally, Xie Lan led Xu Biao back to his office. After bowing deeply, she returned to the courtyard to find none of the young people had made a single move.

She observed them for a while before entering her room. Despite not liking Yan Xiaobao and his team, she was ordered to assist them in participating in the tournament and had no intention of neglecting her duties. This prompted her to begin meditating, balancing her pressures to prepare for the upcoming battle.

As the sun rose steadily, Yan Xiaobao couldn’t help but think of the woman most likely to be playing with five children, just as she did every day of her life for the past millennia.

It was early morning, and while the city was usually asleep, nothing was as it seemed this time. Normally bustling with bakers and message boys, the streets were now crowded with citizens and mercenaries, wandering to their desired destinations to buy sweets or savory bread. Some purchased medicines or medicinal herbs to aid their efforts in the finals, while others spent their winnings on armor or weapons.

Hui Yue emerged from the courtyard once more, dressed in a black cloak. This time, it wasn’t for concealment but for protection, as the cloak absorbed all attacks due to the nullification inscriptions engraved on it.

Despite the bustling activity on the streets, people stepped aside to grant Yan Xiaobao and his companions space, as they all knew who they were. Seed Tournament finalists! If anyone in this city deserved respect, it was those who made it to the finals of the Seed Tournament.

As they wandered around, Yan Xiaobao came across a weapon stall and stopped, recalling his prior decision to buy something for his friends. He paused briefly when he noticed that the weapons were crafted from extraordinary materials.

Seeing Yan Xiaobao stop there, the others followed suit, all gazing at the various weapons on display.

Most of the weapons were crafted from black iron, like black blood, and all were engraved with inscriptions to enhance their durability and sharpness. Displayed were swords, daggers, staves, and halberds. The most exquisite weapons were showcased, while the less flashy ones were grouped together with cheaper items.

Surveying so many weapons, Yan Xiaobao decided it was time for each of them to find a weapon that could aid them in their journey.

"Each of you, pick a weapon from here. The Guild Master is right; we never know when death may catch up with us, so arm yourselves to prepare for today’s battle."

Upon hearing Yan Xiaobao’s words, joy lit up their faces as they began sifting through the displayed weapons.

Deng Wu opted for a sword crafted from black iron. Its size matched that of an ordinary sword, but its sharpness far exceeded the finest swords he could have ever imagined.

Sha Yun chose the largest halberd she could find. It stood 2 meters tall, with edges measuring 0.5 meters. Its sheer size clearly demonstrated it wasn’t a weapon to be trifled with, and in the Snake Woman’s hands, the halberd would truly unleash its full power.

The halberd was made of black iron, like Yan Xiaobao’s dagger and Deng Wu’s sword. It was reinforced with inscriptions and embedded with two small Magic Gems where the shaft connected to the blade.

The person who spent the most time choosing was Wang Julong. She examined every weapon displayed, but none seemed suitable for her. Finally, her eyes were drawn to one at the cheaper end of the stall — a staff slightly taller than she was.

Unlike the others, this staff was made of an unknown, glossy red material with black iron tips on both ends. It bore no inscriptions, and its red body looked weathered, as though it had seen many battles and better days.

Looking at it, something within Wang Julong compelled her to choose this staff. To ensure it was truly the weapon she wanted, Yan Xiaobao nodded in approval and approached the merchant. He paid for the weapons using the beast cores they had collected in the tunnels.

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