Fantasy: Starting with a bowl, you can exchange it for endless cultivation.

As soon as he said that...

Everyone present looked on incredulously.

No, you really dare?

Where is your face?

Have they completely lost all sense of shame?

How could you possibly bring up such a challenge?

Li Xianghe, sitting in the main seat, was also speechless.

These disciples of Chen Lei have absolutely no shame; how dare he even utter such a challenge?

He suppressed his speechlessness and said, "If Gu Chen agrees, then you can perform. If not, then forget it. The difference in your cultivation levels is just too great."

Li Xianghe's words were also a veiled message to Gu Chen.

It doesn't matter whether I accept it or not.

This Qiu Jiu has completely lost all sense of shame.

There's no need to pay attention to this kind of challenge.

Little did they know, at this moment, Gu Chen's lips were already curling up, almost unable to contain their smirk.

The fish are here.

Gu Chen stood up and looked at Li Xianghe, saying, "Since it's to add to the festivities of the lord's welcoming banquet, I'm naturally willing."

Upon hearing this, everyone present...

They all looked at Gu Chen.

Gu Chen actually agreed.

Is he truly confident in himself, or does he simply not want to embarrass his sect in this setting?

Otherwise, it would give the impression that he is afraid of fighting.

If that's the case, it's completely unnecessary.

Lord Li just said that the difference in their cultivation levels is too great, and Qiu Jiu is clearly shameless.

They want to use this to defeat Gu Chen, and there is no benefit in impulsively accepting the challenge under these circumstances.

After all, Qiu Jiu, who was at the early stage of the Transformation Sea Realm, could never possibly defeat Gu Chen, who was at the late stage of the True Essence Realm.

Gu Chen's ability to challenge opponents of higher levels is strong; he recently defeated Chen Xinglong and Shen Qinglan, but both of them were not even at the peak of the Breaking Aperture Realm.

Moreover, this is only for those in the early stages of the Transformation Sea Realm.

Gu Chen acted impulsively.

But Gu Chen had already agreed, so the others couldn't say anything.

I just hope he doesn't lose too badly next time.

Otherwise, their sect's winning streak would be tainted.

When Qiu Jiu and Ximen Bin saw that Gu Chen had agreed immediately, they were both excited.

Especially Qiu Jiu, whose challenge was clearly an attempt to bully the weak.

He was already prepared for Gu Chen to make exorbitant demands, such as requiring him to pay a challenge fee before He Teng challenged him.

Unexpectedly, Gu Chen didn't mention it.

That's good, it saves him some money.

If Gu Chen had mentioned it, he would have spent a sum of money to challenge Gu Chen today.

They must suppress Gu Chen in front of everyone and avenge the embarrassment their sect had caused.

Right now.

Gu Chen continued, "A duel is fine, but it's too monotonous. We should add some prizes to make it more interesting. What do you think, Lord Qiu?"

Gu Chen looked at Qiu Jiu.

This was part of Gu Chen's plan.

In this situation, it would be inappropriate to charge Qiu Jiu a challenge fee again, just as he had done when he accepted He Teng's challenge in Yuehai County.

While it's reasonable, it gives the impression that he deliberately agreed to the challenge for the challenge fee.

He gives the impression that Gu Chen is greedy and only cares about money.

He'll agree to anything if someone gives him money.

No need.

Since it's a challenge you're guaranteed to win, why not focus your profits on the prize money?

This way, they could openly and legitimately extract money from Qiu Jiu while preserving their reputation.

This gave everyone present the impression that Gu Chen earned his money honestly and fairly, which was a more positive image.

Moreover, Qiu Jiu would be willing to pay the price, since he was certain he would win.

"A prize?" Qiu Jiu smiled upon hearing this. It seemed that Gu Chen hadn't mentioned the challenge fee to him, but rather wanted to add a prize to their duel.

He dared to do this because he was very confident in himself and felt that he could win easily.

This Gu Chen is truly arrogant beyond measure.

Even when facing someone at the early stage of the Sea Transformation Realm, he still has such confidence.

Since he's so eager to lose face, let's grant his wish.

This is a good opportunity to get back all the challenge fees that He Teng gave him before.

"Not bad, a good bet." Gu Chen said calmly, "Dare you?"

"Since Lord Gu is so confident, why shouldn't I dare?" Qiu Jiu smiled faintly. "As long as Lord Gu can afford the stakes, I can accept them."

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Ximen Bin also spoke up, "Count me in, I'll add my share of the prize. As long as Master Gu can eat it, I'll contribute."

He was overjoyed.

He had previously thought that Gu Chen would take the opportunity to ask them for a challenge fee before he would agree to fight.

I never expected Gu Chen to be so arrogant and conceited.

Not only will there be no challenge fee, but a battle prize will also be added.

This is practically offering up your face for them to slap and then giving them gifts.

What reason would they have not to accept?

"You two brothers, let's use the treasures, pills, and silver you currently possess as a wager," Gu Chen said. "If I lose, I'll give you the corresponding amount of silver. If Lord Qiu loses, all the silver, pills, and treasures you two have will be mine. How about it!"

Upon hearing this...

Those around were startled.

This is quite a prize.

The silver and pills that Ximen Bin and Qiu Jiu carried together amounted to a considerable sum.

In addition to the precious weapon, Ximen Bin's longsword alone is a top-grade Xuan-level weapon, worth at least 100,000 taels of silver.

Although Qiu Jiu didn't have any special weapons and relied on his fists, Ximen Bin's special weapons alone were enough to make a difference.

Gu Chen has gone a bit too far this time.

If we lose.

Not only did he lose face, but he also had to pay Qiu Jiu and Ximen Bin at least 200,000 taels of silver as a bet.

The losses were enormous.

Upon hearing this, Tie Yangtian, Luo Tianxing, and Gongsun Yuan also looked at Gu Chen.

Did the junior brother go a little too far this time?

This prize is even more valuable than the reward Gu Chen received for annihilating the Blood Soul Cult.

If we lose, my junior brother will be in big trouble.

But seeing Gu Chen's confident and determined appearance...

They couldn't really say anything.

If they were to say discouraging things at this time, it would easily affect Gu Chen's confidence and give everyone present the impression that they didn't believe Gu Chen could defeat Qiu Jiu.

This is detrimental to Gu Chen.

If even your own fellow disciples don't believe you can win, then who else will?

That's it.

The three have made their decision.

If Gu Chen loses, the brothers will join forces to pay the prize for him.

To avoid letting Gu Chen bear the burden alone, which would cause too much loss and affect Gu Chen's cultivation.

Ximen Bin and Qiu Jiu were surprised to see that Gu Chen was playing such a big game.

I got excited instantly.

This ancient dust has truly expanded to its extreme.

They actually wanted all the silver, pills, and precious weapons they currently possessed.

Sure, since Gu Chen wants to die, then they'll grant his wish.

"We agree." Qiu Jiu and Ximen Bin agreed immediately.

Qiu Jiu continued, "Since there's a prize involved, let's put it out in the hands of a notary, so that it won't be meaningless if someone loses and then denies it."

He looked at Gu Chen: "What does Lord Gu think?"

He was afraid that Gu Chen would refuse to admit defeat if he lost.

He's bound to win today, so it's best to take precautions beforehand.

"Okay." Gu Chen nodded. This was good, so that the two wouldn't be unable to pay their debts later.

Given their shamelessness, they are capable of doing such a thing.

Gu Chen looked at Li Xianghe and said, "Since tonight is Lord Li's welcome banquet, let Lord Li act as our notary. Both parties should place prizes of equal value with Lord Li first, so that no one will deny it later."

"Okay." Qiu Jiu agreed. Among those present, only Li Xianghe was suitable to be the notary.

Today is, after all, his own banquet, and with so many eyes watching, he certainly wouldn't dare to favor Gu Chen.

If he wins, he will definitely give the prize to himself.