Chapter 51 – I’ll Bet With You (2/2)

There were only two people left within the Sword Servant PaG.o.da now. One was Yang Ye and the other was Jiang Yuan. Even though Yang Ye had persisted within the paG.o.da until now, everyone had disregarded him. Because everyone’s thoughts had converged onto that super genius, Jiang Yuan!

Now, no matter if it was Yang Ye or Qingxue that had advanced into the First Heaven Realm, they were masked by Jiang Yuan’s radiance.

“Brother Huo, that Jiang Yuan really ascended to the 17th level with a cultivation at the ninth rank of the Mortal Realm?” It was an outer court elder that asked this question. He was around 40 years old, and he was called Chen Feng. He was one of the elders in charge of the a.s.signment Hall. Originally, he wasn’t interested in this exam, but he wasn’t able to sit still any longer when he heard that someone was actually able to ascend to the 17th level while at the ninth rank of the Mortal Realm.

Cao Huo combed his beard and said with a smile, “Of course, a 16 year old First Heaven Realm expert. If our Sword Sect fosters him well, then with his natural talent and potential, he’ll definitely be able to be ranked on the next Ascension Rankings!”

Chen Feng nodded with a smile when he heard this, and he said, “Not bad, not bad. I originally thought that no monstrous geniuses would appear amongst the outer court disciples this time, yet I never expected that one would actually appear. The heavens are really good to my Sword Sect! Right, who’s the other person within the paG.o.da?”

Cao Huo didn’t speak, and Elder Qian who stood at the side said hurriedly, “It’s Yang Ye. The Yang Ye that all of you used as a negative example when you taught disciples. At that time, I said that Yang Ye’s natural talent isn’t bad, but all of you didn’t believe me. Now, he’s still inside the paG.o.da, so he’s at least at the 15th level. Tell me, is someone capable of ascending the 15th level a genius?”

Elder Qian was slightly complacent as he spoke, and he seemed like someone that was intoxicated by success. However, it wasn’t his fault. At that time, both Yang Ye and him had suffered a great deal of ridicule from the other outer court elders, and if it wasn’t for the presence of a monstrous genius like Jiang Yuan, then Yang Ye’s ability to persist until now would be a direct slap to the face for all these outer court elders!

“It can’t be, right?” Chen Feng was obviously slightly doubtful, and he said, “At that time, he wasn’t even able to become a Profounder after an entire year. Moreover, I still remember that he’d been reduced to a Labor Disciple, yet he was able to persist within the paG.o.da for so long?”

Elder Qian laughed coldly. He would naturally not tell this old fellow that Yang Ye possessed five element Profound Energy!

Cao Huo smiled bitterly at the side and said, “Brother Qian is right, that kid, Yang Ye, really is within the paG.o.da, and it’s truly a surprise to me that he was able to persist for so long. However, don’t get complacent Brother Qian. Even though he isn’t bad, he’s much inferior to Jiang Yuan and Qingxue.”

“I don’t think so!” Elder Qian objected and said, “Jiang Yuan and Qingxue’s natural talent are not bad indeed. But Yang Ye isn’t inferior as well. Not to mention that n.o.body knows who exactly is at the 19th level!”

As soon as he finished speaking, Elder Qian instantly felt slight regret. When he saw Cao Huo use Jiang Yuan to belittle Yang Ye, he was slightly displeased, and he’d accidentally blurted out such words.

Cao Huo instantly started roaring with laughter when he heard this. He laughed for a while before he said, “Brother Qian, do you dare to make a bet with me? We’ll bet who’s at the 19th level. I’ll bet my Sword Chest, that Earthbale Sword Chest. What do you think?”

The other outer court elders at the side were shocked when they heard Cao Huo. Cao Huo’s Earthbale Sword Formation was renowned in the Sword Sect. That sword chest of his contained 36 high-grade Yellow Rank swords. Moreover, a Talisman Master had even inscribed a mid-grade Profound Rank sword formation technique within it. When utilized against one’s enemies, the 36 swords would instantly form into a sword formation, and their might could only be described as terrifying.

Elder Qian was slightly surprised. He as well had never imagined that Cao Huo would actually bet with the sword chest that Cao Huo treated like a precious treasure. After all, that sword chest was even more important than his life to Cao Huo. Normally, he wouldn’t even allow the other outer court elders to have a look at it!

Elder Qian raised his head to glance at the Sword Servant PaG.o.da, and then he glanced at Cao Huo who had a teasing expression all over his face. Elder Qian knew that if he didn’t agree to the bet, then this old fellow would definitely ridicule him in the future.

“What do you want from me?” Elder Qian spoke in a low voice.

Cao Huo beamed from ear to ear upon hearing this, and he said, “Brother Qian, you ought to know how precious that sword chest of mine is. If I win, then I don’t want anything else. I just want that mid-grade Profound Rank inscribed sword of yours. What do you think?”

All the elders in the surroundings instantly shook their heads upon hearing Cao Huo. This Cao Huo really dares to dream!

Elder Qian’s inscribed sword was renowned amongst the outer court elders in the sect as well. Not only was it a mid-grade Profound Rank sword, but it was also inscribed with an amplification inscription by a Talisman Master. It could be said that with the inscribed sword in his possession, Elder Qian’s strength would at least be improved by 30%!

Elder Qian’s chest rose and fell rapidly, and he was obviously infuriated. Just like Cao Huo, the inscribed sword was even more important than his life to him. After all, under the effect of the nurturing he’d provided it within his Dantian for over 10 years, it had already formed a slight link with him. Coupled with the inscription it possessed, in his opinion, this sword was already a part of him. If he lost this sword, then his strength would drop a few levels at least.

So, how could he possibly dare to bet with this sword?

Right when he was about to refuse, a clear and melodious voice resounded from behind the two of them. “Geezer, I’ll bet with you! You actually dared to look down on the little laborer!?”