The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2676 - 2651: Fighting Arena!

"I just saved your life; shouldn’t you feel grateful?" Tang Yuezhi questioned Lin Bai.

Lin Bai responded with a smile, "Indeed."

Visibly pleased, Tang Yuezhi declared, "Okay then, tell me how to control the Black Water Divine Thunder, and the grudges between us will be wiped clean, alright?"

"This..." Upon hearing this, Lin Bai’s expression turned serious.

The method to tame the Black Water Divine Thunder is simple; it necessitates the Five Elements Divine Pill.

However, at this juncture, Lin Bai found himself unable to casually hand over "The Great Five Elements Secret Skill" to Tang Yuezhi!

This predicament left Lin Bai deeply conflicted.

After careful consideration, Lin Bai offered a smile and stated, "Forgive me, young lady, but I cannot impart the method to control the Black Water Divine Thunder!"

Tang Yuezhi inquired coldly, "Why?"

Lin Bai replied with a smile, "There is no specific reason!"

"Should Miss Tang Yuezhi require Lin Bai’s assistance in the future, Lin Bai will endeavor to repay this kindness with all his might!"

"If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave now."

With those words, Lin Bai, disregarding Tang Yuezhi, turned and departed the premises, making his way back to the Guest Quarters.

Tang Yuezhi observed Lin Bai’s departure, a flicker in her eyes, yet she made no move to stop him. Instead, she proceeded to Tangjing Xiu’s residence.

Upon reaching Tangjing Xiu’s quarters, Tang Yuezhi recounted the original incident and conveyed her suspicions.

Tangjing Xiu became incensed, exclaiming, "It must be Tang Yang again!"

...

The following morning, Lin Bai returned to the Guest Quarters.

Spotting Ban Ye practicing his fists in the small courtyard, Ban Ye noticed Lin Bai’s arrival. He greeted him with a smile, asking, "Lin Bai, did the young lady summon you for some favorable assignment?"

"Favorable assignment? I nearly met my end!" Lin Bai grumbled irritably.

Ban Ye was startled and inquired nervously, "What transpired?"

Lin Bai proceeded to narrate the events of the previous night to Ban Ye in detail.

"Without a doubt, this had to be Tang Yang causing trouble!" Ban Ye declared coldly. "I blame myself for indulging in a bit too much drink last night, forgetting that it is forbidden to visit the young lady’s residence after nightfall!"

"Had I cautioned you last night, such an incident would have been averted!"

Lin Bai sighed and responded, "Let it pass, Uncle Ban Ye, it is not your fault. If misfortune seeks me out, it cannot be prevented."

Ban Ye advised, "Brother Lin Bai, it appears Tang Yang is intent on opposing you. In my estimation, remaining with the Tang Family is no longer prudent. Why not… depart from the Tang Family?"

"With your capabilities, you could readily secure a position as a Senior Guest Official among the other seven families in Black Water City!"

Lin Bai shook his head, stating, "To do so would consume far too much precious time! My current objective is solely to accrue more merits and exchange them for the Darkwater Divine Thunder Technique!"

"It seems the Tang Family is no longer the appropriate setting for me; I must seek an alternative path."

Lin Bai uttered these words calmly.

Ban Ye knitted his brows and inquired, "Brother Lin Bai, are you truly so resolute in amassing merits?"

Lin Bai nodded and smiled, "Indeed, but it appears no other avenue remains available now."

Ban Ye hesitated, his gaze fixed upon Lin Bai.

Lin Bai, with curiosity, prompted, "Uncle Ban Ye, if you have something on your mind, please speak it freely!"

Ban Ye finally divulged, "Very well, there is indeed a method to earn merits within Black Water City, but it is fraught with extreme peril and might even demand the ultimate price – your life!"

"This is precisely why I have never broached the subject before!"

Lin Bai eagerly inquired, "What method is it?"

Ban Ye revealed, "The Fighting Arena!"

Lin Bai’s curiosity was piqued, asking, "What exactly is the Fighting Arena?"

Ban Ye explained, "The Fighting Arena is a grand coliseum situated within Black Water City, serving as a prime venue for accumulating merits. However, once one steps in as a warrior of the Fighting Arena, it becomes a matter of life and death ruled by fate, and fortune determined by heaven!"

"Within the Fighting Arena, warriors are bestowed with varying merit rewards for each victory they achieve!"

"The greater the number of matches won, the more substantial the merits earned!"

Lin Bai’s eyes gleamed with a touch of excitement as he looked at Ban Ye.

Ban Ye continued his explanation, "In the Fighting Arena, every warrior receives one thousand merits for securing a victory in a single match, ten thousand for winning ten matches, and a hundred thousand for achieving one hundred victories!"

"Furthermore, there exists an incentive for consecutive wins within the Fighting Arena!"

"For instance, a warrior who achieves ten consecutive wins will be granted a reward of one thousand contributions, twenty consecutive wins yield two thousand, and so forth. The more consecutive victories compiled, the greater the contributions amassed!"

"For many years, the warriors who frequent the Fighting Arena have been characterized by their bloodlust, their extreme ruthlessness, and their utter mercilessness. Even we Guest Officials hesitate to provoke them without serious cause!"

"This is particularly true for those who boast dozens of consecutive wins!"

"They are truly formidable opponents," Ban Ye concluded in a hushed tone.

"Brother Lin Bai, if you are not seeking merits, I would not advise you to venture there..." Ban Ye spoke gently.

Lin Bai responded with a smile, "No concerns. If there's a rapid method for acquiring merits, I absolutely must investigate it!"

"Uncle Ban Ye, might you escort me to witness the Fighting Arena?"

Lin Bai inquired with palpable excitement.

Ban Ye considered this for a moment, then conceded, "Very well, I shall guide you there!"

With that, Lin Bai and Ban Ye departed from the Tang Family residence.

Strolling side-by-side through Black Water City, they swiftly reached the East City, where a colossal, circular Martial Arts Arena stood. Even from a considerable distance, Lin Bai could discern the overwhelming clamor emanating from within.

After dispensing the entrance fee in Spirit Liquid, Lin Bai proceeded through the designated passageway.

Beneath the vast expanse of the circular Martial Arts Arena, Lin Bai observed tiered seating arrangements on either flank. These tiers were densely packed with spectators, their voices rising in fervent shouts directed towards the center of the arena.

At the uppermost level, numerous Elegant Pavilions were situated; Lin Bai remained unaware of the identities of the warriors occupying them.

In the very heart of the arena, two warriors were engaged in a fierce exchange of blows.

Their sword and blade techniques were ferocious, each strike aimed at lethality, demonstrating a complete absence of mercy.

Ultimately, after a grueling bout of a hundred moves, one of the combatants managed to seize the other's limbs. With a powerful heave, accompanied by a sickening sound, he tore his opponent asunder!

The victorious warrior then hoisted the defeated opponent's mangled remains aloft, roaring triumphantly towards the assembled audience.

Witnessing the victor's triumph, the warriors in the audience erupted in cheers of exhilaration.

"This is the Fighting Arena, where destiny dictates life and death, and fortune is bestowed by the heavens."

"Brother Lin Bai, I genuinely hope you do not choose this path!"

Ban Ye imparted these words softly to Lin Bai.

It was evident to Lin Bai that Ban Ye harbored reservations about him participating in the Fighting Arena!

"Given that this locale offers the swiftest avenue for accumulating merits, I am eager to test my mettle!"

"Uncle Ban Ye, how does one enlist as a combatant in the Fighting Arena?"

Lin Bai posed this question, his eyes alight with fervor, to Uncle Ban Ye.

Ban Ye regarded Lin Bai with a look of helplessness, shook his head wordlessly, and after a brief silence, stated, "Accompany me. I shall lead you to meet the Manager of the Fighting Arena!"

"My deepest thanks, Uncle Ban Ye!" Lin Bai expressed with a broad smile.

As they turned back towards the imposing structure of the Fighting Arena, Lin Bai's gaze burned with an intense fire!