Chapter 623 - An Unlucky Streak (2/2)

He scowled at them. “You don’t believe your captain will win?!”

“He’s a one-word battle armor master, Captain, and not just any battle armor master.”

“Wanna bet?” Tang Wulin snorted.

“I’ll bet all I have,” Yue Zhengyu blurted.

“Are you sure?” Tang Wulin said.

Looking at his burning eyes, Yue Zhengyu suddenly felt a lot less confident. “I was just kidding,” he said hurriedly, “I’ll never bet a friend that much.”

“All right. If you lose, I want you to get me a certain ten-thousand-year spirit item.”

Yue Zhengyu was surprised. “A ten-thousand-year spirit item? And if I win?”

“If you win, I’ll provide you with all the spirit alloys you need to make a two-word battle armor.” Tang Wulin wasn’t boasting; being a six-rank blacksmith, he was unmistakably the best among the younger generation on both the Douluo Continent and the Star Luo Continent.

Yue Zhengyu might never have said it, but in his heart he believed there was a chance that Tang Wulin would become a Divine Blacksmith. As arrogant as he was, he recognized Tang Wulin as his captain, because he could tell Tang Wulin would go far.

“Deal!” Yue Zhengyu laughed.

Xie Xie was a little tempted as well, but when he saw the excited look in Tang Wulin’s eyes, he held back his urge. He had known him longer; he knew him better than Yue Zhengyu did. Come to think of it, he never bets when the odds are not in his favor. He has figured out how to defeat that one-word battle armor master?

Perhaps he has. After all, he never ceases to amaze us. I should sit this bet out.

Although Yuanen Yehui didn’t know Tang Wulin well, she knew Xie Xie. She figured there must be a reason why Xie Xie acted so abnormally, so she refrained from betting despite the huge temptation of spirit alloys.

The other teammates didn’t care for betting.

Since their armors were made of spirit alloys, I just need to add another metal to upgrade their armors to two-word, thought Tang Wulin. Even if I have to buy that metal for all of them, it won’t be much more expensive than a ten-thousand-year spirit item.

The desire to win the bet will drive me to defeat Monster Academy. If I can’t beat this Su Mu, then how can I take on Long Yue who must be much stronger?

Wu Zhangkong didn’t come here today. Tang Wulin didn’t know if it was because he had confidence in them or because he had other matters to attend to. He sat down in a corner and began meditating. His match wouldn’t be until noon.

The second round started. Although the participants had thinned out, the ones that had made it here were stronger. The spectators were excited, even though the tickets’ prices had gone up.

Some official gambling games had started, since Monster Academy would compete today; it was another sign that this academy held great importance on the Star Luo Continent.

One could place a bet on the students of Monster Academy or other students.

“Have you placed your bet yet? Will Monster Academy take all the top eight spots again?”

“Of course. I just placed a bet on them taking all the top eight spots. They’re simply unstoppable.”

“Hahaha, you made a mistake. Her Highness is also a participant. Don’t you remember? To be sure, she’s talented, but she’s young and just a four-ringed soul master. She doesn’t have a complete set of one-word battle armor. I don’t think she’ll be able to make the top eight.”

“That’s where you’re wrong, buddy. Her Highness will be choosing a groom after the tournament. She’s a goddess. Her opponents would have to be pretty dumb not to let her win. Besides, her teammates will help her when they can. I think she’ll definitely make the top eight and probably even make the top three.” Previous ChapterNext Chapte