Chapter 5848: Three to Seven
Seeing Liu Ruyan step onto the stage, the experts of the Undying race erupted in cheers. Clearly, her status within the Undying Willow race was exceedingly high—perhaps she was even the leader of the junior generation.
The disciples of the Undying race showed no signs of worry. In their eyes, even a formidable opponent like Aguta stood no chance against Liu Ruyan.
“I’m challenging this shameless human, not you!” Aguta snapped coldly.
Although Aguta was livid, he wasn’t dumb enough to fight Liu Ruyan. Before coming here, the higher-ups had warned them explicitly—none among their junior generation could defeat her. The only way to overcome her was through strategy.
Even Aguta didn’t dare to defy that order. However, since their defeat was already set in stone, if he didn’t kill the cause of this defeat—Long Chen—he would have no way to explain himself to the higher-ups.
If he fought Liu Ruyan, whether he won or lost, it would still be an act of defiance. The consequences of such a rebellion would be far worse.
Liu Ruyan cast Aguta a scornful gaze when she heard his childish response. Just as she was about to retort, she caught sight of Long Chen smiling at her. A tremor ran through her heart, and a faint, almost imperceptible blush appeared on her normally icy face.
She had long since gotten used to Long Chen’s smile, but today, there was something different about it—something she had never seen before.
From Long Chen’s gaze, she could see that he missed her. It was her first time seeing such an emotion in his eyes, and she instantly forgot about Aguta.
Liu Ruyan quickly tried to calm herself down, but she couldn’t stop her cheeks from blushing.Seeing Long Chen foolishly smiling at her, she felt embarrassed. If they weren’t in front of everyone, she’d definitely grab him and give him a beating. Just what did he mean with that smile? Was he mocking her?
Seeing Liu Ruyan’s panicked expression, Long Chen knew she was on the verge of exploding. Hastily, he said, “Leave this to me. Who would use their queen to kill a mere chicken? If you personally fought him, it would be giving him far more credit than he deserves.”
As Long Chen grew serious, Liu Ruyan managed to calm down. She said, “This one is far stronger than the white-haired fellow. Since he dares to challenge you, his divine weapon must have some means to counter you.”
Although Liu Ruyan didn’t elaborate, her meaning was clear—Long Chen hadn’t beaten the white-haired man through sheer power, and this time, he wouldn’t be able to use the same trick to win.
Previously, Long Chen had released a fraction of his dragon blood power, allowing Liu Ruyan to sense that his body contained no Sovereign sprout qi.
That meant his victory over the white-haired man had been largely circumstantial. Now that Aguta had witnessed that battle, he must have accounted for Long Chen’s tactics. If he still challenged Long Chen, he likely had an ace up his sleeve.
Long Chen had already secured the third match, so this battle was unnecessary. But if he lost, Aguta would undoubtedly try to kill him. Liu Ruyan wasn’t willing to take that risk.
"Are you saying I only win through luck?" Long Chen asked, speechless.
Boss Long San had fought countless battles in his life, and luck had never been on his side. As for the cheap tricks, he only used them when he was in the mood for fun. In true fights, he relied solely on his strength.
“What do you think your odds are?” asked Liu Ruyan.
“My odds? Three to seven,” Long Chen replied.
Hearing that, Liu Ruyan nodded slightly. If Long Chen was seventy percent confident, then she could leave it to him. Seeing that he was serious, she returned to Chu Yao’s side.
“Three to seven? Long Chen really feels like he has a seventy percent chance of winning?” asked Huai Yushan.
Based on Liu Ruyan’s assessment, Aguta was far stronger than the white-haired man. Though Long Chen had defeated the white-haired man, that had been thanks to his divine weapon. Now that Aguta was aware of that advantage and still chose to fight, he must have a way to counter Long Chen’s divine weapon.
If Long Chen couldn’t rely on his weapon, it would be a pure contest of strength. But he was merely a Heaven Saint. How could he match a Sovereign sprout?
“Don’t worry. This guy might be unreliable most of the time, but when it matters, there’s no one more dependable. If he says seventy percent, he’s being conservative. Even if he can’t win, he definitely won’t lose,” Liu Ruyan said with full confidence as he looked at Long Chen’s sloppy expression.
Hearing this, Chu Yao smiled slightly. She said, “I think you might have misunderstood Long Chen’s meaning.”
“What else could it mean?” asked Liu Ruyan.
Liu Ruyan and Huai Yushan were both startled. Chu Yao simply smiled and gazed at Long Chen.
All eyes returned to the martial stage. The Undying race’s experts were no longer tense since this battle was no longer about their honor. It was simply a contest between the Devil Eye Water Lily race and a human.
Naturally, since Long Chen had stood up for them, they wished for Long Chen to win. However, since their relationship with the human race was complicated, none openly cheered for him.
While the rest of the Undying race’s experts watched expectantly, the beautiful woman seemed to look worried.
Looking from Long Chen to Liu Ruyan, she couldn’t help but sigh inside. She had lived long enough to recognize the emotions in Liu Ruyan’s eyes when she looked at this human. The problem was, such feelings were a taboo in the Undying race.
Beyond that, Liu Ruyan’s status was too special. If this matter became known, it could shake the entire Undying race. In their precarious situation, this was the last thing they needed.
She couldn’t help but worry about what this would lead to. But there was nothing she could do.
Long Chen and Aguta stood three hundred meters apart. The martial stage beneath them flashed, reinforcing itself.
Seeing this, the experts of the Undying race were shocked. The martial stage was actually strengthening itself. In other words, it had predicted that their battle would be immense.
This martial stage could adjust its durability based on its combatants. Earlier, it had been fragile because it was used for friendly duels. If it had been too hard, disciples could be seriously injured.
But now, the fact that it was reinforcing itself indicated this would be a true clash of titans.
Everyone focused themselves, preparing to enjoy the immense clash between powerful heavenly geniuses.
“Three to seven? Do you think you really have any chance of winning?” Aguta finally spoke, his aura slowly rising.
As his Sovereign sprout flame swayed, his Blood Qi ignited, and a terrifying pressure was growing.
“No, you misunderstood,” Long Chen said calmly, shaking his head.
“Don’t tell me you really think you have a seventy percent chance of winning? That really is laughable,” sneered Aguta.
“No, that’s not it.” Long Chen shook his head again.
Everyone was baffled now. Then what did he mean? Did he mean seventy percent chance of losing?
Long Chen raised three fingers. “This three to seven means that in three breaths…”
Long Chen then extended seven fingers. “I can kill you seven times.”
BOOM!
Like an enraged lion, Aguta instantly charged at Long Chen, his vajra scepter smashing toward him.
“Damn human, you’ll pay the price for your arrogance!” shouted Aguta.