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Chapter 392 The Bargaining Chip, Dragon-Patterned Cloud Umbrella

"Who? They actually challenged me to a duel!"

A cold glint flashed in the eyes of the sinister young man.

Clearly, this was also far beyond his expectations.

You should know that Shang Jie has an elder who serves as a steward in the General Affairs Hall.

Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for anyone to come to him and issue him a challenge to a duel.

But now...

Is the other party simply courting death, or do they have ulterior motives?
Instead of rushing out immediately, Shang Jie, the sinister young man, observed the situation outside through the formation for a while before his eyes suddenly narrowed.

Because he had already recognized Nangong Jin, who was standing next to Ji Haoyuan.

Could it be that this person is trying to use this incident to make trouble for the elder behind me?

Thinking of this, he immediately sent out a message.

He received a reply in no time.

After reading the reply, his gaze immediately fell on Ji Haoyuan, who was outside the Spirit Peak Formation.

A chill suddenly appeared deep in his eyes.

So this is the person who wanted Lei Linfeng and even embarrassed his elders in the General Affairs Hall.

very good!

Having realized the full story, Shang Jie no longer hesitated.

With a flash, he was already outside the formation of Lei Linfeng.

He glanced at Nangong Jin with a hint of apprehension before his gaze fell directly on Ji Haoyuan.

"So it's you who wants to challenge me to a duel?"

As they spoke, their eyes met in mid-air.

Then, a series of invisible roars could be heard.

Behind both of them, soaring spiritual light rose into the sky.

Ji Haoyuan suddenly smiled, bowed to Shang Jie, and said:
"You must be Senior Brother Shang Jie, right?"
I am from Nanhua.

Not bad.

"This duel was indeed initiated by me, Senior Brother."

"Humph!"

Shang Jie gave a cold snort, clearly annoyed.

A shadowy glint flashed in his eyes.

Then he said in a cold tone, "Want to challenge me to a duel? It's not that simple. What do you plan to use as the stake for this duel?"

indeed.

I wish to challenge the lord of one of the peaks to a duel.

In addition to the necessary conditions, the party initiating the challenge must also offer corresponding incentives.

Otherwise, anyone could challenge you to a duel, which would be too unfair to the challenger.

Ji Haoyuan was naturally prepared for this.

Before coming here, Nangong Jin had already explained some key information to him in detail.

Apart from the cases mentioned above.

Because it is a duel between fellow disciples, neither side may use any external objects.

Such as magical artifacts, talismans, and elixirs.

They can only fight based on their own cultivation level and the magical techniques and supernatural abilities they have mastered.

At this moment, Ji Haoyuan didn't waste any words.

Then he raised his hand and beckoned.

Suddenly, auspicious clouds began to float out in the sky.

Within it, a dragon-shaped figure soared and roamed.

Looking down, one is immediately struck by the umbrella handle, which is wrapped with coils of dragon-shaped spirals.

Faintly, everyone seemed to hear a low dragon's roar.

It was indeed that fifth-tier treasure, the Dragon Pattern Cloud Umbrella! "What is this?"

Upon seeing what Ji Haoyuan took out, not only Shang Jie, but also everyone else present was taken aback.

Clearly, neither Shang Jie nor those watching from afar were lacking in discernment.

They could tell at a glance that what Ji Haoyuan had taken out was a fifth-tier treasure.

Although it has not yet developed sentience and become a spiritual treasure, it is undoubtedly a remarkable treasure for these Nascent Soul cultivators.

"How about it, Senior Brother Shang Jie? I'll use this treasure as our bargaining chip for this duel. Is that acceptable?"

Ji Haoyuan smiled and looked at Shang Jie.

Shang Jie's eyes shifted several times.

A hint of greed flashed deep in his eyes.

He nodded.

"If it is this treasure, then of course it is acceptable."

He was now unsure whether the dragon-patterned cloud umbrella that Ji Haoyuan had taken out belonged to him personally or was given to him by Nangong Jin and the others.

But whichever it is, once I defeat you, it will all be mine!
snort!
Shang Jie snorted coldly in his heart once again.

Do they really think I'm an easy target?

Perfect timing! Today, I'll use this battle to make a name for myself within the sect.

This will let you all know that I, Shang Jie, am not someone just anyone can challenge.

These thoughts flashed through his mind, and then Shang Jie glanced at Ji Haoyuan indifferently, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes, before slowly saying:
"Since it's a duel, let's head to the dueling arena."

After saying that, he ignored Ji Haoyuan and flashed towards the dueling platform.

Seeing this, Ji Haoyuan no longer hesitated and immediately went with Nangong Jin to the dueling platform.

Those others who had been observing from a distance would not miss this opportunity either.

Almost as soon as Ji Haoyuan and Nangong Jin set off, these people followed suit.

Whizzing!

The group moved very quickly.

In no time at all, Ji Haoyuan, Shang Jie, Nangong Jin and the others arrived at a square that looked like an overturned giant bowl.

This is the dueling platform used by ordinary inner disciples for arranging duels.

It is protected by array formations and restrictions all around.

Even a Void Refining God could not break through the protective array of restrictions in a short period of time.

"Grandpa Zu!"

Upon arriving, Shang Jie approached an elderly man with a goatee and respectfully bowed to him.

This person was none other than Shang Huaishan.

Clearly, after confirming the news, he had arrived here before everyone else.

"Um……"

Shang Huaishan nodded to Shang Jie.

Then, he gave Ji Haoyuan and Nangong Jin a cold look before turning to Shang Jie and saying:
"Shang Jie, since someone is so eager to give you a treasure, you must not disappoint them."

You must thank them properly then, understand?

When he said, "We must thank them properly," Shang Huaishan clearly emphasized the words.

Shang Jie naturally understood his great-grandfather's intention. Upon hearing this, he nodded emphatically and then revealed a cold smile.

"Please rest assured, Grandfather. Now that I have come here, I will never let you down, nor will I let that Junior Brother Nanhua down."

"Ah That's good."

Shang Huaishan nodded.

When they arrived at the square, only Ji Haoyuan and Shang Jie remained. Neither of them wasted any more words. They each took out their identity jade tokens and then cast a spell.

hum!
In an instant, the array restrictions on the entire dueling platform were fully activated.

Then, a huge light curtain suddenly fell from mid-air, covering the entire dueling arena.

(End of this chapter)