“Beast-Tamer, rest assured, I, Tang Chen, am not one to break my word.”
“A loss is a loss. I, Tang Chen, can afford to lose.”
As he spoke, Master Tang Chen took out a map from his Qiankun Bag.
It was a pale yellow map, seemingly made of parchment, exuding an ancient aura, though it was incomplete.
Seeing the map, Yuan Shu’s heart tightened.
At the same time, his guilt reached its peak.
He hadn’t known that his master had truly wagered this Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment against the Beast-Taming Venerable.
Even if he had known, what could he have done?
The opponent had come to their doorstep. Could he have refused to fight?
In the end, it came down to his inferior skill.
Thinking of this, Yuan Shu’s sense of guilt grew even heavier.
“This map fragment!!!”
Unbeknownst to Yuan Shu and the others, Chu Feng’s eyes lit up with surprise upon seeing the map fragment.
From the Heavenly Master of Bloodmist, he had not only obtained the incredibly powerful Heavenly Master’s Whisk but also other treasures.
Among them were five map fragments exuding an ancient aura.
Those fragments were identical to the one Master Tang Chen now held.
From the expressions of Master Tang Chen and the Beast-Taming Venerable, Chu Feng could tell that this map fragment was something extraordinary.
Swish—
Master Tang Chen flicked his arm, tossing the Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment to the Beast-Taming Venerable.
Catching the fragment, the Beast-Taming Venerable beamed with joy, his wide grin stretching nearly to his ears, his delight unmistakable.
“Tang Chen, among us, I had the fewest Ancient Spirit Domain map fragments, only two.”
“But things are different now. I have three.”
“If I recall correctly, you had four before. After losing one to me, you should still have three, right?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable asked with a smug grin, his face radiating an irritating sense of triumph.
“What does the number I have matter to you?”
“The original bet was for one fragment.”
Master Tang Chen asked coldly.
“I know that, but…”
“Heh heh…”
“How about another wager?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable asked with a cheeky smile.
“I didn’t expect you to have such guts.”
“Are we competing in martial power or spirit techniques?”
Master Tang Chen said, taking a step toward the Beast-Taming Venerable as he spoke.
“No, no, no…”
Seeing this, the Beast-Taming Venerable shook his head repeatedly, waving his hands and stepping back.
It was clear he was somewhat wary of Master Tang Chen.
“Brother Tang Chen, don’t think I’m unaware. You’ve already stepped into the Martial Venerable Realm, while I’m still at the peak of Supreme. How could I be your match in martial power?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable said with a smile.
“Spirit techniques are fine too.”
Master Tang Chen said.
“Forget spirit techniques. If we compete, it’ll never end.”
“How about another match between our disciples?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable said with a sly grin.
“You’re doing this on purpose, aren’t you?”
Master Tang Chen’s face showed displeasure.
After all, their disciples had just competed, and his disciple had already lost.
Now, the Beast-Taming Venerable was asking for another match, clearly taking advantage and wanting to exploit the situation further, which was simply too much.
“Heh heh, just kidding. Why so serious?”
“In truth, I came here today just to visit you.”
“Learning that your disciple had also mastered the First Rank of Dragon Transformation, I suddenly recalled our old agreement about a disciple duel, so I had them spar.”
“I absolutely didn’t come for the Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment.”
“Now that I’ve seen you, my wish is fulfilled.”
“Calculating the time, it’s almost when the Ancient Spirit Domain opens. All the spirit masters will gather then. I’ve heard even Saint Venerable Wu Dao came out of seclusion early for the Ancient Spirit Domain.”
“I assume Brother Tang Chen will be there too.”
“Then we’ll meet again in the Ancient Spirit Domain.”
“No matter what, thank you, Brother Tang Chen.”
“After all, in the Ancient Spirit Domain, this map fragment is quite useful.”
The Beast-Taming Venerable said with a smug smile, preparing to leave after speaking.
Master Tang Chen’s face was filled with displeasure.
He knew full well that the Beast-Taming Venerable had come for the Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment.
Having won a fragment and still saying such things was truly infuriating.
In truth, if Master Tang Chen wanted to renege, the Beast-Taming Venerable would have no recourse.
After all, Master Tang Chen surpassed him in every aspect of strength.
But alas, though Master Tang Chen had a bad temper, he was a man who valued his reputation greatly.
Moreover, Yuan Shu’s defeat in today’s spar was undeniably thorough.
He would not go back on his word.
“Wait a moment.”
Just as the Beast-Taming Venerable and his disciple, Li Fengxue, were about to leave, Chu Feng suddenly spoke.
“Are you speaking to me?”
At Chu Feng’s words, the Beast-Taming Venerable’s brow furrowed slightly.
He looked at Chu Feng with clear displeasure, as if someone of Chu Feng’s status wasn’t worthy of addressing him.
“Senior, you seem quite interested in this Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment.”
As he spoke, Chu Feng took out an Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment from his Qiankun Bag.
Seeing the fragment, not only did the Beast-Taming Venerable’s eyes light up, but Master Tang Chen, Yuan Shu, and Li Fengxue were also visibly shocked.
None of them had expected Chu Feng to possess such a valuable treasure as an Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment.
“Brat, how do you have an Ancient Spirit Domain map fragment?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable asked in a stern voice.
His excitement was so great that even his voice changed.
“No need for Senior to concern himself with that. But if Senior is truly interested in this fragment, I can give you an opportunity.”
Chu Feng said with a sly smile.
“An opportunity?”
“What do you mean?”
The Beast-Taming Venerable looked puzzled, not quite understanding Chu Feng’s intent.
