Chapter 3: The Top Ten of Paradise Arena Will Receive Exclusive Rewards…
After leaving the exclusive room, Su Xiao headed straight for the Trade Market. The Trade Market of Reincarnation Paradise was always bustling with activity, with contractors coming and going, some setting up stalls and others bargaining loudly. Su Xiao walked through the crowd, his gaze sweeping over the various items on display, but he didn’t stop for long. His target was clear: to purchase the materials needed to upgrade the Blade Path: Azure Demon.
Soon, he arrived at a stall run by a familiar contractor. The stall owner was a middle-aged man with a scar on his face, known for his reliable goods and fair prices.
“Bai Ye, long time no see. What brings you here today?” the scarred man greeted with a smile.
“Need some materials,” Su Xiao replied succinctly, handing over a list.
The scarred man took the list, glanced at it, and nodded. “These are all rare items, but I happen to have some in stock. Wait a moment.” He turned and rummaged through the storage space behind him, pulling out several crystal-clear ores and a few bottles of glowing liquid.
“Three Soul Energy Crystals, two bottles of Primordial Life Force, and one Origin Stone Fragment. Total: 12,000 Paradise Coins.”
Su Xiao didn’t haggle. He directly transferred the Paradise Coins, took the materials, and turned to leave. The scarred man watched his retreating figure, muttering to himself, “This guy’s getting stronger and stronger. Looks like he’s preparing for something big.”
Back in his exclusive room, Su Xiao placed the materials into the Alchemy Laboratory. He planned to use these items to enhance the power of the Blade Path: Azure Demon, making it more lethal in battle. The laboratory was filled with the scent of various potions and ores. Su Xiao skillfully operated the alchemy furnace, his movements fluid and practiced.
As the furnace temperature rose, the materials gradually melted and fused. Su Xiao’s gaze was focused, his hands steady. After about half an hour, a dark blue blade aura emerged from the furnace, radiating a chilling coldness.
“Success.” Su Xiao nodded with satisfaction, putting away the upgraded Blade Path: Azure Demon. He then opened the Paradise interface to check the latest announcements.
The first thing that caught his eye was a bold headline: “Paradise Arena Top Ten Will Receive Exclusive Rewards.” Su Xiao’s eyes narrowed slightly. The Paradise Arena was a major event in Reincarnation Paradise, attracting countless top contractors to compete. The rewards were incredibly generous, including rare equipment, skill books, and even Origin Stones.
“Looks like I need to make some time for this,” Su Xiao muttered to himself. He had been busy with various tasks lately and hadn’t participated in the arena for a while. But this time, the exclusive rewards were too tempting to pass up.
He continued scrolling through the announcements and saw another piece of news: “Void Tree Reputation Store New Items Available.” Su Xiao’s interest was piqued. The Void Tree Reputation Store was a special shop that only opened to contractors with high reputation. The items inside were all top-tier, but they required a large amount of reputation points to exchange.
“I’ll check it out later,” Su Xiao decided. He closed the interface and began preparing for the upcoming arena matches.
At that moment, Bubu Wang suddenly appeared beside him, wagging its tail and letting out a few excited barks. Su Xiao reached out and patted its head. “What’s up? You want to come along?”
Bubu Wang nodded eagerly, its eyes sparkling.
“Alright, but don’t cause any trouble,” Su Xiao said with a slight smile.
One person and one dog left the exclusive room and headed toward the arena. The arena was located in the central area of Reincarnation Paradise, a massive building that could accommodate tens of thousands of spectators. As they entered, a wave of noise hit them. The stands were packed, and the arena was already in the middle of a fierce battle.
Su Xiao found a seat and watched the match. The two contractors on stage were both eight-rank elites, their skills and strength evenly matched. The battle was intense, with flashes of light and explosions filling the air.
“Not bad,” Su Xiao commented quietly. He could tell that these two were both seasoned fighters, with rich combat experience and sharp instincts.
After a few minutes, the match ended. One contractor was knocked out of the arena, while the other stood victorious, raising his arms to the cheers of the crowd.
“Next match: Kukulin Bai Ye vs. Mawen Hua’erzi!” the announcer’s voice rang out.
Su Xiao stood up, his expression calm. He walked toward the arena, Bubu Wang following behind him. The crowd’s attention shifted to him, whispers spreading through the stands.
“It’s Bai Ye! He hasn’t been in the arena for a long time.”
“I heard he’s been doing some big missions lately. Wonder how strong he is now.”
“His opponent is Mawen Hua’erzi, a famous close-combat expert. This should be a good match.”
Su Xiao stepped onto the arena, facing his opponent. Mawen Hua’erzi was a tall, muscular man with a giant sword on his back. He looked at Su Xiao with a hint of caution in his eyes.
“Bai Ye, I’ve heard a lot about you. Let’s see what you’ve got,” Mawen Hua’erzi said, drawing his giant sword.
Su Xiao didn’t reply. He simply drew the Dragon-Slaying Flash, the blade gleaming coldly under the arena lights.
“Begin!” the announcer shouted.
The moment the words fell, Mawen Hua’erzi charged forward, his giant sword swinging down with immense force. Su Xiao sidestepped, avoiding the attack, then countered with a swift slash. The two figures clashed, sparks flying from their weapons.
The crowd erupted in cheers, their eyes fixed on the battle. Su Xiao’s movements were fluid and precise, each strike aimed at his opponent’s weaknesses. Mawen Hua’erzi, on the other hand, relied on brute strength, his attacks heavy and relentless.
After several exchanges, Su Xiao found an opening. He activated the Blade Path: Azure Demon, a dark blue blade aura shooting out, directly striking Mawen Hua’erzi’s chest. The latter grunted, staggering backward.
“Good move!” Mawen Hua’erzi praised, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He then roared, his body emitting a golden light as he activated his ultimate skill.
Su Xiao’s eyes narrowed. He could sense the danger. Without hesitation, he used Spatial Shift, instantly appearing behind his opponent. Then, he unleashed the Blade Path Sword: Time, freezing the space around them.
Mawen Hua’erzi’s movements came to a halt, his expression frozen in shock. Su Xiao didn’t waste the opportunity. He struck with the Blade Path Sword: Extreme, a powerful blade aura piercing through his opponent’s defense.
With a loud crash, Mawen Hua’erzi was sent flying, crashing heavily to the ground. He struggled to get up but ultimately failed, lying motionless on the arena floor.
“Winner: Kukulin Bai Ye!” the announcer declared.
The crowd erupted in thunderous applause. Su Xiao sheathed his sword, his expression still calm. He turned and walked off the arena, Bubu Wang happily following behind.
“Not bad, you’ve gotten stronger,” a voice suddenly came from beside him.
Su Xiao turned his head and saw a familiar figure—Green Gillian, a contractor from Holy Light Paradise.
“Gillian, long time no see,” Su Xiao greeted.
“Yeah, it’s been a while. I heard you’ve been making waves in the Eternal Light World. Looks like you’ve gained a lot,” Green Gillian said with a smile.
“Just some small gains,” Su Xiao replied modestly.
“Don’t be so humble. By the way, are you planning to participate in the Paradise Arena? The top ten rewards are pretty tempting this time,” Green Gillian asked.
“I’m considering it,” Su Xiao nodded.
“Then we might end up as opponents. I’m planning to join too,” Green Gillian said, a hint of fighting spirit flashing in her eyes.
“Looking forward to it,” Su Xiao replied calmly.
The two chatted for a while before parting ways. Su Xiao returned to his exclusive room, ready to continue preparing for the upcoming arena matches. He knew that the competition this time would be fierce, with many top contractors participating. But he was confident that as long as he gave it his all, he would achieve good results.