Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 782: Chapter 781: The Odds of the Phoenix Sect (3 more!)

The second round, Phoenix Sect first, One Slash Palace second.

Immediately after them was the third rank, Demon Domain.

In fourth place was the Sect of Peace, fifth place was Holy Spirit Palace, sixth place was Immortal Dao Court, seventh place was Sect of the Battle God, eighth place was Giant Island, ninth place was Sword Immortal Tomb, and in tenth place... were Mingxin and the others from Jade Void Palace who had ”exchanged” Floating Stones with Su Han.

The next five ranks, apart from Jade Void Palace, the other four Super Sects came out roaring in anger.

They were searching all around for the figures of the Phoenix Sect, but Su Han and his companions had already left, where could they find them?

This second round’s ranking didn’t need to be announced, as everyone could see it for themselves.

Thus far, Phoenix Sect had taken first place in two rounds, and some who originally looked down on Phoenix Sect were now showing interest in them.

They were eager to see what rank Phoenix Sect could achieve in the third round.

The third round was a true competition of personal strength, and the ranks obtained in this round represented the strength among the mid-level powerhouses of the major Sects; if Phoenix Sect could still fight for a good rank, then clearly, Phoenix Sect was not as weak as rumored.

The third round was also to be held three days later.

During these three days, the Ancient Battlefield and the second round’s competition became a hot topic that many people discussed with relish.

Right before the final round was set to start, Myriad Treasures Pavilion, Dragon Martial Trading House, and Cloud Sea Trading House, these three powers regarded as the wealthiest on Dragon Martial Continent, set up gambling houses.

What they bet on was naturally the outcome of the second round involving the remaining one hundred Sects.

These one hundred Sects would participate in the third round, and the top ten ranks, even the top three, would emerge from these one hundred Sects.

The most hotly debated topic, of course, remained the Top Ten Super Sects.

After these Top Ten Super Sects came Nine Heavens Tower and the Thirteen Families.

And after these powers, were those First-Class Sects such as Chang’an Mountain Gate, and Grand Powers at the pinnacle level within the First-Class Sects, like Bright Moon Sect.

Of course, Phoenix Sect, the dark horse that had won first place in the first two rounds, was also among them.

But everyone knew that the third round was not like the first or second round. One could even say that the first and second rounds relied on fortune.

The Ancient Battlefield of the first round determined the strength of one’s illusion based on the number of Sage’s Skulls obtained.

Many people, including those from the Super Sects, believed that Phoenix Sect had great fortune, as they had first obtained some Sage’s Skulls upon entering the Ancient Battlefield, thereby greatly enhancing their illusory strength, and that was why they were so formidable in the final strife over the large wellmouth.

Inside the Ancient Battlefield, an early advantage could lead to continued dominance, and with initial suppression, it naturally led to a final outbreak.

As for the second round, it still required fortune, which depended on what Floating Stone one received upon entering the second round.

Although Phoenix Sect did not obtain any Floating Stones, it was because of their Demon Crystal Cannon that they were able to rise swiftly in the ranks, leading them to ultimately become first.

In the third round, however, there was no illusory strength, and long-range weapons like the Demon Crystal Cannon were of little use. Therefore, although some still favored Phoenix Sect, they were only a minority.

Most people’s money was on the Top Ten Super Sects.

As the ten Super Powers on Dragon Martial Continent, they had long since established a deep-rooted presence in people’s hearts, almost like Divine Spirits, an overwhelmingly powerful presence beyond reach.

Among them, One Slash Palace was the most esteemed.

One Slash Palace was founded later than the other nine Super Sects, but in this short period, One Slash Palace had declared their strength and achievements to the world with astonishing capabilities.

The odds offered by the betting houses set up by the Three Great Commercial Houses were the same, and these odds were not determined by themselves but based on the amount and targets of the bets placed by everyone.

The odds for each Sect were different, and the ranks each Sect could achieve were also different.

For instance, the odds for One Slash Palace to take first place were one to one, second place also one to one, while the odds for third place were one to two.

In other words, in the third round, whether One Slash Palace obtained first or second place, the bettor would neither gain nor lose, but if they secured third place, they would receive double the odds, thus earning a profit equal to their original stake.

These temporary betting houses were always around, and the Three Great Commercial Houses often made a fortune from them.

...

”Those guys, we’ve already secured first place in two rounds and they still look down on us. That Dragon Martial Trading House betting house’s manor lord, with his beady little eyes, didn’t even deign to give me a proper glance,” complained Liuyun, standing in front of Su Han.

Shangguan Mingxin sat beside him, holding back a laugh, ”How much did you bet?”

”Two... two hundred...” stuttered Liuyun.

”Hahaha, brother, you really went too far, huh?”

Hong Chen burst into laughter: ”Two hundred Spirit Stones, and you have the nerve to bring it up? Aren’t you just embarrassing our Phoenix Sect? I recall the Sect Master rewarding you with a hundred million Spirit Stones before, and you only bet two hundred? Hahaha, I’m going to die laughing, if I were that manor lord, I wouldn’t just ignore you, I’d give you a couple of slaps!”

”Beat it!”

Liuyun glared at Hong Chen, ”What’s wrong with two hundred? Aren’t two hundred stones money too? People are cramming the betting windows to the point of breaking, and if everyone bet two hundred, that would still amount to quite the fortune. Don’t you know how hard it is to make money these days? With two hundred Spirit Stones, one could eat and drink lavishly for several days.”

”You really are a miser,” said Shangguan Mingxin, shaking her head with a smile.

”Never mind how much I bet, it’s the principle of the thing, the customer service!” Liuyun rolled his eyes continuously.

”What are the odds for Phoenix Sect?” Su Han asked with a smile.

”Tenth place is one to three, twentieth place one to two, for thirtieth place is...”

Liuyun continued to speak, but Su Han waved his hand to interrupt, ”What about first place?”

”First place?”

Liuyun’s eyes widened, ”Dammit, just thinking about it pisses me off. We’ve already won first place in two rounds, and those bastards still won’t accept it. I...”

”Get to the point,” Su Han frowned.

”One to twenty,” Liuyun replied promptly.

”One to twenty?”

Before Su Han could say anything, Hong Chen stood up.

”What are you going to do?” asked Shangguan Mingxin.

”I’m going to smash that betting house!”

Everyone: ”...”