King of Creation
Chapter 1040: Chapter 1026: Plummeting Odds
The odds numbers condensed above Yixiao Building using spiritual power suddenly twisted, causing Ye Zhen’s odds to plummet from 1 to 1.9 to 1 to 1.7, directly dropping by two points. Meanwhile, Zhe Yang’s odds surged by two points!
Bear in mind, just now over a thousand people placed bets in succession, altering the odds only slightly, and even after several people bet, there wouldn’t be any change in the odds.
Now, with the odds changing dramatically by dropping two points, how many Spirit Crystals must have been wagered to cause such a shift?
A deeper question is, someone placing such heavy bets on Ye Zhen, do they know something?
The martial artists betting on Zhe Yang’s victory immediately felt uneasy.
Although few, like Ye Zhen, wagered their entire fortune, most people bet at least half of their assets.
"Such a huge change in odds requires at least fifty million pieces of Mid-grade Spirit Crystals, right?" Great Prefecture Lord Gai Li of the Gai Family lightly furrowed his brow. He saw clearly that during the odds change, the betting was nearing its end, and just now, only Ye Zhen placed a bet.
Often, wealth is somewhat correlated with strength. This realization made Gai Li’s heart stir slightly, suddenly having a foreboding feeling!
In an instant, many people had this thought, and some even regretted their decisions!
However, in the blink of an eye, under the persuasion of their companions, they reaffirmed their decisions.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the time is up, no more bets, next is...."
"Wait, wait, let this old man bet. I’m late, let me place a bet!" In the sky, a crimson streak like a meteor rushed forth. Before the person arrived, the voice was heard.
Upon hearing this, the martial artists who had already placed their bets laughed first.
The Yixiao Building at the Dan Appreciation Conference, held once every decade, is known for its bustling ambiance. It’s both an opportunity to make money and showcase one’s insight, as well as a chance to witness a spectacular drama; nobody wants to miss out!
Seeing the newcomer, the green-clothed host’s expression slightly changed, acknowledging from afar, "Since Lord Yang has spoken, I shall wait for Lord Yang for a moment!"
"Lord Yang?"
"Lord Yang of Yin Yang Island?"
"Dao Entrance Realm expert?"
Upon hearing the title, martial artists from all directions reacted as if the place were ablaze. Some martial artists even immediately flew from the bamboo building, rushing to greet the crimson streak.
"Hahaha, Lord Yang, you arrived late this time!"
"Lord Yang, long time no see, hope you’ve been well?"
"Lord Yang, do you still remember me...."
Instantly, voices of greetings, welcomes, and attempts to forge connections resounded; the reputation of a Dao Entrance Realm expert is truly different. The arrival of Second Island Master Yang Ben from Yin Yang Island instantly drew in half of the martial artists around Yixiao Building.
Even the likes of Gai Li, Leng Kang, and Xiahou Shan had to step forward from afar to acknowledge him.
As for Yang Ben, at this moment, his face was full of smiles as if being honored by celestial bodies, continuously acknowledging with hand gestures.
Regardless of who greeted him, he simply waved his hand in acknowledgment. Whether he could remember who greeted him afterwards was another matter entirely.
This wave of greetings lasted well beyond half a quarter-hour before ending. After over half of the martial artists greeted him, they returned to their positions; as for the remaining half who wished to greet Yang Ben, they simply didn’t have the qualifications!
"Lord Yang, time is almost up, please place your bet quickly, so the dueling martial artists won’t be kept waiting!" urged the green-clothed host.
"Okay, okay, okay, I’ll place my bet right away!"
"Zhe Yang’s odds at 1 to 1.3, Ye Zhen....."
Upon seeing the name ’Ye Zhen,’ Yang Ben’s expression froze, instinctively turning his gaze toward Ye Zhen on the Martial Arena, wishing he could devour Ye Zhen right then and there!
Such a chilling gaze was naturally noticed by everyone, and immediately sparked discussions.
"Who do you think Lord Yang will bet on to win?"
"Need you ask, look at that expression, definitely Zhe Yang! If Lord Yang bets on Zhe Yang, we’re guaranteed to win, the insight of a Dao Entrance Realm expert!"
"Indeed!"
"Alas, I bet on Ye Zhen, that’s unfortunate for me!"
"Heh, serves you right for trying to get rich on a longshot!"
"But I’m short on funds!"
While they were chatting, Yang Ben flew towards the green-clothed host and handed over a storage ring.
Instantaneously, the odds above Yixiao Building changed again.
But this time, the change left those eagerly awaiting martial artists dumbstruck!
Plummeting!
Ye Zhen’s odds plummeted once more, dropping from 1 to 1.7 to 1 to 1.6! Accordingly, Zhe Yang’s odds rose once again!
At this point, the martial artists who had been discussing enthusiastically were all dumbfounded.
"Ye Zhen? Lord Yang actually bet on Ye Zhen at the Sixth Stage of Vein Forging Realm to win, how is that possible?" In a flash, many martial artists betting on Zhe Yang felt like the world was turned upside down, while those wagering on the underdog Ye Zhen cheered excitedly.
"Yang Ben actually bet on Ye Zhen?" Almost simultaneously, the expressions of Gai Li and Leng Kang’s group shifted dramatically, and Gai Li and Leng Kang’s faces even turned unsightly!
"Great Prefecture Lord, what should we do? Should we place bets again?" an old man behind Gai Li asked.
"Didn’t you hear ’bets are placed’? What’s more, so what if it’s a Dao Realm expert? A Dao Realm expert’s judgment isn’t always correct. Why rush? Just watch!"
Among those placing bets, the one with the most emotional change was Chu Yang!
Actually, from the very start, Chu Yang had been somewhat wary of Ye Zhen, repeatedly simulating the battle scenario and boosting his morale, gaining the confidence he had now.
However, with a single bet placed by Yang Ben, Chu Yang felt a chilling sensation, and the confident look he had just displayed vanished instantly. His gaze towards Ye Zhen became extremely serious!
Watching Yang Ben place a heavy bet on himself, Ye Zhen felt an impulse to curse—"We’re mortal enemies, yet you bet on me?"
Well, now Ye Zhen’s odds reduced once more.
Actually, Yang Ben was helpless; if given the choice, he wouldn’t bet on Ye Zhen, but he couldn’t go against Spirit Crystals, right?
Besides, he just lost his wealth accumulated over a couple of hundred years and urgently needed to replenish it!
"Bets are placed, hands off, the match begins in three breaths!"
"Three!" The green-clothed host’s loud voice echoed, and instantly, all the spectators quieted down, focusing their gaze on the incredibly vast Martial Arena.
In the center of the arena, Ye Zhen and Chu Yang were battling from ten li apart, and spirit lights around both began to roll like dark clouds.
The spirit light behind Chu Yang was as vast as the ocean and exceedingly powerful.
The spirit light rising behind Ye Zhen, though smaller in scale compared to Chu Yang’s, had a rare sense of solidity, like a mainstay.
"This kid, not simple!" commented Xiahou Shan, Sect Master of Sky Sun Sect, with a solemn expression.
"One!"
With this shout, both Ye Zhen and Chu Yang simultaneously soared into the air, transforming into streams of light and rushing towards each other.
At the instant Ye Zhen soared skyward, his body shimmered slightly, emitting an obscure aura, making all the martial artists watching feel as though their vision was blurred!
Ye Zhen was clearly there, yet there was a sensation that he wasn’t really there!
This was the unique effect of Ye Zhen’s Mirage Body Method!
Whoosh!
Amidst the piercing sound, a head-sized spherical bead suddenly hurtled towards Ye Zhen with raging flames, like a meteor from beyond the sky.
The terrifying aura triggered an outcry among the martial artists watching, "High Grade Spirit Artifact!"
Ye Zhen’s gaze shifted slightly, but he wasn’t anxious; with a slight shoulder tilt, the Meteorite Bead brushed past his shoulder.
Meanwhile, Palace Master Chu Yang in the sky smirked coldly, "Divide!"
With this shout, the Meteorite Bead abruptly split into two, then four, then eight, and in an instant split into sixty-four fire lights, subsequently directing them at Ye Zhen from all directions!
Ye Zhen was immediately surrounded from all sides.
On the watchtower, Yang Ben was staring at Ye Zhen’s movements, trying to discern reality from illusion.
Boom!
At the moment the Meteorite Bead just finished splitting, along with the sound of thunderclap, a beam of light like a serpent flashed and Ye Zhen’s figure disappeared from within the encirclement of sixty-four Meteorite Beads.
As Ye Zhen’s figure halted, his eyes suddenly opened wide, and the dark-red Soul Refining Divine Light shot straight towards Chu Yang!
Then it blasted into Chu Yang’s body!
The next instant, Ye Zhen’s face displayed a hint of surprise.
His Soul Refining Divine Light had missed its aim!
The body hit by the Soul Refining Divine Light was actually Chu Yang’s afterimage!
"Hmph, I know your Divine Soul attack is sharp. I’ve been guarding against it!" Chu Yang’s voice echoed!
Yet Ye Zhen didn’t even turn his head; both hands simultaneously struck, and two Three Formation Profound Fire Drills shot towards Chu Yang’s direction with piercing sounds!
With Ye Zhen’s Divine Soul Cultivation greatly improved, the existence time of the Three Formation Profound Fire Drills was roughly the same as the previous Two Formation Mysterious Fire Drills, fully usable for standard combat!
If the Divine Soul Power was even stronger, Ye Zhen could even manifest a Four Formation Profound Fire Drill!
"This attack?"
Watching the two Three Formation Profound Fire Drills racing towards him, Chu Yang’s lips curved slightly, and with a wave of his hand, the sixty-four dispersed Meteorite Beads abruptly merged into two, each heading to meet the two Three Formation Profound Fire Drills!
Just at this moment, a group of flickering Thunder Light emerged above Ye Zhen’s head, a snake-shaped Thunder Light as thick as a child’s arm, shooting like a Thunder Snake and blasting towards Chu Yang!
Boom boom!
The two Three Formation Profound Fire Drills collided with Chu Yang’s two Meteorite Beads, exploding simultaneously, extinguishing the Three Formation Profound Fire Drills while the two Meteorite Beads were blasted high by the explosive force, their luster slightly dimmed!
However, Chu Yang couldn’t afford to be surprised. The sudden Thunder Snake Blast made Chu Yang somewhat flustered!
The terrifying ability contained within forced Chu Yang to frantically urge his Divine Sense, swiftly waving his palms, and within a single breath, he struck eighteen palm prints, barely managing to withstand the Thunder Snake Blast in a rather awkward manner.
But just as Chu Yang exhaled a small breath, his eyes suddenly widened in shock, his expression turning somewhat fearful.
Not only Chu Yang, but all martial artists watching from all directions were instantly struck with astonishment! (To be continued. If you like this work, feel free to vote for recommendations and monthly votes at Qidian.com; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)

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