Chapter 87

"Me, I actually lost?!"

As Hu Gao swallowed a Yuan Restoring Pill and his complexion gradually improved, Han Chong still found it hard to believe this fact. When he first unleashed the [Long Dragon Dance in the Sky] move, he felt the battle was already decided, and victory was certain. However, when Hu Gao managed to resist this move, his confidence began to crack. In the end, when the cold blade of the sword pressed against his throat, Han Chong suddenly became somewhat dazed and lost in thought.

"Brother Chong!"

Han Ning called out softly from behind him, his face filled with worry. He was genuinely concerned that Han Chong might be left with an indelible shadow in his heart because of this, after all, Han Chong was just a teenager, and his future achievements might not be as brilliant as before.

Han Chong waved his hand, his eyes fixed on Hu Gao, his expression complex, but he did not speak.

After swallowing the Yuan Restoring Pill, Hu Gao felt his strength rapidly recovering. In less than five seconds, he felt his energy gradually become full. However, he still did not dare to make any rash moves. Although his yuan power had recovered, his injuries had not improved much. The jade pendant could heal injuries quickly, but for such severe injuries, it still required some time. After all, if this level of injury happened to other martial artists, it would likely leave endless scars.

Hu Gao's mental state did not improve with the healing of his body. The battle just now had given him many insights, and it was extremely dangerous. He glanced at the still somewhat dazed Han Chong and suddenly felt that this purest form of martial arts battle was truly cruel to the extreme!

Must one step on others to rise? Hu Gao touched his nose, having some different thoughts.

"Hey, I say, let's call this a draw, okay?" Hu Gao once again smiled like the spring breeze, just as he did when he was reborn in this world, infecting every martial artist watching around him.

The spatial ring was indeed important, but how could it compare to making a new friend?

The others, upon hearing Hu Gao's suggestion, immediately burst into a commotion. The previous Hu Gao did not seem like the kind of person who would let the stakes slip through his fingers. Could it be that this guy suddenly had an epiphany and developed a sense of mutual respect for Han Chong?

Han Chong was also taken aback by Hu Gao's words, but he quickly walked up to Hu Gao, took off the spatial ring from his finger in front of him, and handed it to Hu Gao, saying, "I lost, and I am willing to accept the consequences of the bet!"

Hu Gao did not expect this guy to be so stubborn. He shook his head and firmly refused to accept it.

"Winning or losing is not important. Why should we be so pretentious here? However, there is one thing I particularly want to ask: how did you perform that move? Why couldn't I understand it at all?"

Han Chong was referring to Hu Gao's last sword strike. His first impression was that the move was very ordinary, but he quickly dismissed this thought. He realized that this move contained countless subtleties, with no flaws, and was infinitely variable, making it impossible to fathom. At the time, he chose to resist because he could not find a way to counter it.

With the power of his own attack, resisting Hu Gao's move was not a big problem, and he successfully defended against Hu Gao's attack.

However, at the last moment, Hu Gao once again burst with a powerful aura, using his momentum to control the sword, breaking through his defense, and turning the tide to victory.

"I once read a phrase in a book, called 'No Move Beats Any Move.' That last strike was my understanding of it." Hu Gao had to take the spatial ring, but he could not reveal the secrets of the Nine Swords of Solitude, so he improvised with a famous phrase from his previous life.

"No Move Beats Any Move?" Upon hearing this phrase, Han Chong indeed looked solemn. He did not really expect Hu Gao to tell him any insights, but this guy was truly unpredictable. From unexpectedly saving Yun Feng to winning against him and not demanding the stakes, even sharing his martial arts insights, he found it increasingly difficult to understand this seemingly eccentric but actually in-control guy.

Seeing Han Chong's expression, Hu Gao knew he had been poisoned by the profound words and said no more. Instead, he began to study the spatial ring in his hand. This was the first spatial ring he had ever obtained, and he felt a bit excited.

Spatial rings were different from ordinary treasures. To control them, one needed to leave a trace of one's divine soul. After studying for a long time without success, Hu Gao could only humbly seek advice from Yun Feng, who was standing nearby.

For someone like Yun Feng, a rich man, it was truly unexpected that Hu Gao did not know how to use a spatial ring. Subconsciously, he regarded Hu Gao as someone from a humble background who had achieved success through hard work, even feeling a bit sympathetic. He thought that Hu Gao's greed, which had made him somewhat detestable, was due to poverty, and he felt a bit more brotherly affection for Hu Gao.

Under Yun Feng's careful guidance, Hu Gao successfully left a mark in the spatial ring, and everything inside became visible.

"Wow! This Han Chong may not look impressive, but he has a hobby of collecting treasures. This is amazing!"

Hu Gao was surprised to find that the treasures in the spatial ring were no less impressive than all the treasures he and Yun Feng had won. It contained various pills, herbs, and a few decent treasures, which was a pleasant surprise.

"Boss, I suggest you leave here quickly. Haven't you noticed that many people are looking at you as if you were a naked beauty?"

At this moment, Xiao Wu's voice echoed in his mind.

"Huh? I didn't expect to be so many people's target now. I guess I should put away all the treasures and leave."

Hu Gao nodded lightly and put all the other treasures into the spatial ring. Without saying goodbye to Han Chong, he was about to leave.

After all, he had already achieved his goal for today, and it was perfectly.

However, before he and Yun Feng had taken a few steps, a large group of martial artists surrounded them, all with cold smiles and murderous intent.

"Little brother Hu Gao, you plan to leave just like that? You won so many good things, and you won't share them with everyone?"

"Haha, a little brat actually wants to wear a spatial ring. Hand it over quickly, or you won't leave here today."

"Ha, hand over everything, and maybe you can leave alive."

In the face of absolute benefits, few people could remain rational. Everyone's cold smiles were tinged with unhidden greed.

These people were all powerful, all reaching the Ninth Rank of the Condensation Shadow Realm. Most of them had previously challenged Yun Feng and lost all their treasures. The initial impulse had cooled, and now they wanted Hu Gao to return their treasures.

Some of the more powerful Ninth Rank Condensation Shadow Realm peak martial artists even targeted the spatial ring on Hu Gao's hand.

A spatial ring was worth millions of gold coins. If they could obtain it, they would never have to worry about anything again.

"You are courting death!"

Yun Feng snorted angrily, his long sword unsheathed. Facing dozens of Ninth Rank Condensation Shadow Realm martial artists, he showed no fear or hesitation, only anger and murderous intent.

"Yun Feng, your strength is great. If we were just one or two or even three or five people, we might not be your match, but we are dozens of people, all at the Ninth Rank Condensation Shadow Realm level. Are you sure you can handle all of us?"

The captain of the Heavenly Shadow Adventurer Team sneered, his eyes cold.

"You can try!"

Yun Feng was unafraid. Although he knew the disparity in strength was too great, he had no intention of abandoning Hu Gao and letting him face the situation alone.

Behind him, his four guards were tense, but none of them retreated. They stood tightly by Yun Feng's side, protecting him and Hu Gao in the middle.

Another Ninth Rank Condensation Shadow Realm peak martial artist laughed loudly, "Haha, it seems you are really trying to stop a cart with your arms. Since you are courting death, don't blame us for being ruthless. We couldn't defeat you in a fair challenge, but if we kill you now, we might have a chance to be summoned by a senior expert and become their direct disciple."

"Trying to stop a cart with your arms? What if I join in?"

A domineering aura suddenly rose from the side, and Han Chong strode out, standing beside Yun Feng. "I really didn't expect you to be such small-minded people. No wonder your cultivation has stagnated at the Condensation Shadow Realm. With such a mindset, how could you possibly break through?"

"Han Chong? Are you going to help him too? He just won your spatial ring. Once we take it back, we will return it to you. We hope you will stand aside and watch, without interfering."

The faces of the dozens of people changed slightly. They had seen Han Chong's combat ability, which was far beyond that of an ordinary Ninth Rank Condensation Shadow Realm martial artist. Moreover, in the battle just now, it was clear to everyone that he was not injured and had not consumed much yuan power. If they engaged in combat, they might suffer a heavy loss, which they could not afford. So, they had to try to persuade him first.

"Are you taking me for a three-year-old? I can clearly tell you that if you want to touch Hu Gao today, you must have my permission. If anyone dares to act rashly..."

Han Chong sneered, his eyes scanning over them. His long spear suddenly trembled, and a killing intent burst forth: "I will kill them!"

"Han Chong, you..."

The crowd was greatly shocked. They did not expect Han Chong, who had just suffered a significant loss at Hu Gao's hands, to be so resolute. This was beyond everyone's expectations.