Chapter 682: Giving Gifts
“The Summit Battle of Mount Tai!”
“The best among masters, the number one on the Dragon List—whose hand will prevail?”
“A fight for the title of the greatest in the world, ending with both sides suffering losses…”
“A clash at the peak of sword energy and sword intent—who said those who excel in close combat are invincible? Facing an Emperor, they’re far from inferior!”
“An Emperor, using his own strength to share the title of the greatest in the world!”
“An unyielding will, steps that even death itself cannot shake!”
On the day the battle between Happy and the Emperor ended, the martial world and the internet were in upheaval. Almost all discussions revolved around the details of their duel.
The intensity of this battle, comparable to those fought between masters at the highest levels, left everyone present with an unforgettable memory of this peak confrontation.
On the internet, countless players were shocked to see that battles between players could reach such a level. Filled with awe, they became wildly enthusiastic about various REPs!
Especially after both fighters fell, their expressions after death were captured by the official website and displayed prominently on the homepage, inspiring the passion of every martial artist.
A true peak battle… living up to its name!
Numerous forum commentators rushed to express their opinions:
The two used their will, their passion, and their lives to define what it means to be at the peak…
Want to become an extraordinary warrior like Happy or the Emperor? Great! You must have a warrior’s heart, a warrior’s will!!
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The turmoil continued to spread.
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One REP suddenly rose to the top of the official website’s paid forum sections!
It wasn’t footage from the Mount Tai battle, but rather images of Happy and the Emperor at the entrance of a martial temple at the foot of Mount Tai, smiling as they walked down the steps calmly and leisurely.
And their silhouettes walking side by side…
Was it a smile amid grudges and conflicts after the battle? Or a mutual respect between heroes at the peak?
In no time, this REP made “Little Hole” the youngest and lowest-ranked player to win a prize effortlessly. His wealth soared by tens of millions!
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Another story widely circulated among martial artists was that after Happy and the Emperor both died, masters from various sects and top-ranked fighters protected Tianjing and Sword Seven fiercely, preventing anyone from approaching them. It wasn’t until Happy returned to Mount Tai, under the gazes of countless admiring warriors, that he took back the Tianjing sword case and three top-tier divine weapons. Only then did the crowded summit gradually empty out.
It was still a long time after the news of the showdown at Mount Tai reached everyone’s ears before the fact that Kai Xin had replaced Yi Di as the top expert on the Dragon Ranking caught people’s attention. Thus, another wave of intense enthusiasm swept through everything! After that battle, Kai Xin, who had died once, not only showed no sign of weakness but also reached the Liberation Realm at an astonishing speed, sparking new speculations among many. This made those who originally thought Kai Xin and Yi Di were equally titled as the “Number One in the World” begin to waver… Because on that day, Kai Xin not only dominated the positions of Number One among renowned families, Number One on the Dragon Ranking, and Number One on the Divine Weapons Ranking but also officially elevated the Mu Family to the top position among the major martial arts factions in the Central Plains. That day… In Baokang County town, every street was adorned with colorful decorations and festive red lanterns, each bearing the large character “Mu”. Although it wasn’t explicitly stated, over the following days, many faction leaders from the south came to Baokang with generous gifts, as if attending a gathering! Some congratulated Kai Xin, the second master of the Mu Family, for being the first to reach the Liberation Realm; others congratulated the Mu Family for truly becoming the largest faction; still others came out of sheer habit, their enthusiasm so great that Lei Zhan couldn’t stop smiling all day long and even booked several restaurants to entertain guests. … “Hahaha…” “Brother Lei, I’m here again.” “It’s Boss Xiong from the Giant Spirit Gang. Come in, come in—sorry for the poor reception. Please, come inside.” While smiling and greeting the guests at the door, Lei Zhan also reminded his subordinates to welcome the already seated faction leaders. “Haha, here’s the gift money.” “Record it.” “Boss Xiong from the Giant Spirit Gang: gift money—three pieces of Explosive Crystal Stone! Three pieces of diamond! Thirty thousand taels of gold!” After receiving the gift money, the disciple quickly read out the details. Boss Xiong walked in with his head held high, greeting the other familiar faction leaders: “Oh, you’re all here… I’m late, haha.” “One drink as punishment!” “Right!” … “I thought it was just the few of us coming; I didn’t expect everyone to be here…” “The whole city is covered with lanterns—what a grand display.” As the faction leaders sat around, chatting and laughing, they were also shocked by the continuous arrival of more leaders, feeling fortunate that they were included. The Mu Family’s influence was truly immense.
Not only the gang leaders near Baokang have flocked over, but it seems some gangs from the south are also arriving in large numbers… There are also some leaders from the north and coastal areas mixed in; it seems only those from the Western Regions cannot make it here. These gang leaders were secretly amazed, and Lei Zhan of the Mu Family, along with the skilled experts responsible for receiving them, were equally shocked. They never expected their private celebration to turn into a public display due to these endless, uninvited gang leaders, and it seems more people are on the way. Fortunately, Baokang is the main stronghold of the Mu Family, with plenty of people and skilled experts. Even as more and more people came to offer congratulations, they were able to secure the entire city quickly and showcase the grandeur of the Mu Family, avoiding any mishaps. However… This day was destined to be the busiest day for Lei Zhan and the brothers of the Mu Family in Baokang! “The Heroic Gate’s vice leader, ‘Red Dust,’ leads Master Huang, Master Li, and Master Gui to offer congratulations! Gifts: ten Magic Crystals! One thousand-year-old ginseng plant! Two secret manuals of cultivation at the Liberation Realm! Five hundred thousand taels of gold!” “Brother Red Dust, you’re too generous!” “Haha, this is a joyous occasion, so of course we should treat it accordingly. These are humble gifts—please don’t think they’re insufficient. Also, our master is on his way and will arrive soon.” “Master Mo has so many responsibilities; there’s no need for him to bother over such a trivial matter.” Lei Zhan’s face glowed with joy—ten Magic Crystals was no small sum, as could be felt from the sudden silence in the room. “He’s coming, he’s coming.” Red Dust bowed and smiled, “Brother Lei, go ahead with your work. No need to greet us; we’re all from the same side. Come, let’s go inside and drink.” Just as Lei Zhan was about to say something, a loud voice suddenly pierced his ears: “Elder ‘Shangguan Lian’ of the Lingxiao Palace comes with three disciples to offer congratulations and gifts!” Everyone, including Red Dust, was stunned and turned around. “The Lingxiao Palace offers gifts: ten Magic Crystals! Ten diamonds! Two inferior divine weapons! Two secret manuals of cultivation at the Liberation Realm! One million taels of gold!” The Mu Family expert glanced at the list in his bag, paused for a moment, then quickly recited it. The crowd in the restaurant was immediately in an uproar… The Lingxiao Palace was clearly showing its stance. Before they could calm down, another unexpected gang name reached their ears: “The First-Class Hall offers gifts: ten Magic Crystals! Two thousand-year-old Polygonum multiflorum plants! Two thousand-year-old ginseng plants! One secret manual of lightness techniques at the Liberation Realm! One secret manual of defensive techniques at the Liberation Realm! Two million taels of gold!” …
The entire restaurant fell silent, except for Lei Zhan, who, looking at the person delivering the gift money, still wore a calm smile: “Take it.”