novelapdf Chapter 521: This is our win-win!
Chapter 521: This is our win-win!
Spirit Beast City was abuzz with the battle between the Grand Sky Sect and the Soul Eaters. However, the most sensational topic was undoubtedly the demon race power within Zhu Peng, the captain of the Soul Eaters team.Almost everyone in Spirit Beast City was talking about it. Hadn't the demon race disappeared long ago? Why did Zhu Peng possess their power?
There were two main theories circulating. The first suggested that Zhu Peng had entered some ancient ruins where some imprisoned or sealed demon race members existed, thus acquiring their power. The second theory speculated that the lost Demon Star Continent might be returning, and with it, the reappearance of the demon race.
The implications of the second theory were terrifying. The demon race and the human race had never been friendly. If the Demon Star Continent reemerged, peace between the two races would be impossible.
Someone even leaked Elder He's wild tales about the demon race, leading to widespread criticism of the Beast God, who was rumored to have toyed with the emotions of both a human emperor and a Demon God. People were curious about the Beast God's appearance, wondering how she could captivate two god-level beings for so long. Some thought Elder He's stories were too far-fetched.
Aside from the curiosity about the demon race power, many were focused on the upcoming duel between Chu Xinghe and Zhu Peng. Chu Xinghe had always claimed he didn't have a spirit beast. Yet, he shocked everyone by summoning a Sai Basalt, raising suspicions about his honesty.
When a mysterious power emerged from Chu Xinghe's Beast God Talisman, causing all spirit beasts to bow and willingly offer their spiritual power, people speculated whether Chu Xinghe's talisman contained the Beast God itself. However, this idea was quickly dismissed. The Beast God was a Main God, an existence far beyond the quasi-god level of Martial God Gu Mingchao.
The power from the talisman, though formidable, was nowhere near the level of a Main God. Some suggested the Beast God might be weakened, but who could weaken a Main God? Perhaps only a coalition of a human emperor and a Demon God could attempt such a feat.
Most concluded that Chu Xinghe's talisman contained something powerful, possibly a divine beast granted by the Beast God during the talisman's inheritance. Chu Xinghe might not have released it due to restrictions or his current inability to fully control it.
Initially, Chu Xinghe ignored the rumors about his talisman. He swore it contained the Beast God, but no one believed him. Eventually, he gave up explaining, letting people think it held a divine beast instead.
The Martial Emperor City had advanced to the finals against the Grand Sky Sect. Before Chu Xinghe could strategize on how to lose to them, Zheng Yu from Martial Emperor City announced their forfeit.
This decision stunned everyone, with many accusing Martial Emperor City of cowardice. However, some realized the strategic brilliance behind it. Facing the Grand Sky Sect, with or without Chu Xinghe's talisman, Martial Emperor City stood no chance. Forfeiting avoided a futile battle and maintained their reputation while acknowledging the Grand Sky Sect's strength.
The Great Elder initially rejected the forfeit, fearing it would imply foul play by the Grand Sky Sect. However, after a heartfelt explanation from Martial Emperor City's elders, he reluctantly accepted.
Wang Daoquan sighed at Martial Emperor City's cunning. Unlike Yuxu Palace, which had lost to the Grand Sky Sect and faced ridicule, Martial Emperor City managed to enhance their relationship with the sect despite the forfeit.
The first Blazing Sun Star Spirit Beast Grand Prix concluded with Martial Emperor City's forfeit. Chu Xinghe was initially upset, having planned to sabotage Mu Bai's spirit cat to ensure Martial Emperor City's victory. But he soon realized the benefits: the sect's resources remained intact, and they still received their full prize.
As the Grand Prix ended, Chu Xinghe watched the rewards being distributed, tears in his eyes. His long-dormant Compass of Misfortune finally began to turn, signaling a new way to sustainably deplete sect resources. With the Grand Prix in hand, Chu Xinghe saw his path to becoming a Martial God within reach.