Chapter 23: Making a Fortune
Why did Su Ke and the others not come? Naturally, it was because they looked down on that small amount.
Now, they no longer needed to rely on Elementary Spiritual Energy Potions to cultivate at all. Rather than wasting them on themselves, it was better to leave them for those in need.
They had returned once again to the Underground Fighting Arena.
Wang Zhong said, "This time, I will definitely avenge my previous humiliation!"
After the three of them paid a 50000 deposit, they headed straight to the stands.
Below, a Hedgehog Beast Transformation Spirit Energy user and a Giant Wolf Beast Transformation Spirit Energy user were fighting. The wolf was quickly covered in quills from the hedgehog and breathed its last.
They looked at the person being carried away on a stretcher beside them, already completely breathless.
Lin Ning said, "Even though it's not the first time seeing it, it still feels somewhat inconceivable."
Wang Zhong said, "Yeah, clearly we're all humans, yet we kill each other like this."
Su Ke said, "Perhaps this is the attraction of profit to people. To put it bluntly, it's all greed. Didn't we come here because of greed too?"
"Wanting money, wanting to buy resources, wanting to improve our strength and become stronger—aren't we all here with a purpose? The only thing we can do is try our best to restrain ourselves and not become like them."
While Su Ke was still lamenting, the referee's voice rang out from below the stage.
"Next, let us welcome Muscle Man and Super Colossal Strength. These 2 had a battle half a month ago, and Super Colossal Strength was the victor then."
"Now that both have broken through to the First Order, Seventh Stage, I wonder if the outcome will change. Let's wait and see!"
Wang Zhong took a deep breath and said, "It's my turn. I didn't expect it to be him. This time, I won't lose again!"
Lin Ning said, "Good luck!"
Su Ke said, "Good luck!"
The 2 of them offered him their most sincere blessings.
Wang Zhong stepped onto the stage with full confidence.
Super Colossal Strength said, "I remember you. You were the one who was defeated the fastest by my hand back then."
Wang Zhong said, "Don't get cocky. This time, I will definitely avenge my previous humiliation!"
"So you actually do know shame? Then why do you still dare to come up?"
Wang Zhong thought, 'Damn! I can't win the argument!'
At that moment, the referee's voice rang out.
"Will the 2 contestants please take your positions. Let the match begin!"
Wang Zhong was the first to activate his Supernatural Ability, charging toward the opponent.
'No progress at all.'
Super Colossal Strength thought Wang Zhong was going to charge recklessly just like last time and was already prepared to use his old trick.
Unexpectedly, after charging over, Wang Zhong performed a huge jump followed by a 720-degree flip, landing behind him.
The moment he landed, he executed a leg sweep. Super Colossal Strength failed to react to this sneak attack, and Wang Zhong succeeded.
He fell heavily to the ground, and Wang Zhong immediately stood up, smashing a fist down toward his face.
Super Colossal Strength rolled several times on the ground to dodge. After standing up, he looked at Wang Zhong with a solemn expression.
"You've changed."
"Hmph. I've been practicing constantly since I went back. This time, I'm definitely going to defeat you!"
Wang Zhong displayed the fist techniques from his combat skills, his large fists smashing toward the opponent like raindrops.
Facing this dense attack, Super Colossal Strength did not dare to be careless and continuously threw punches to block Wang Zhong's fists.
However, Wang Zhong's fists were simply too fast. Super Colossal Strength only had the ability to block, with no power to parry effectively.
After the 2 clashed for a while, Super Colossal Strength gradually became unable to hold his ground.
Seeing himself at a disadvantage, he grew anxious. His left hand flickered with the light of released Spirit Energy as he performed his Spirit Skill.
Shockwave Fist!
Wang Zhong did not dare to be careless and likewise used his own Spirit Skill.
Stone Shattering Fist!
Their 2 massive fists collided, the force so great that even the surrounding air let out a loud boom.
However, Wang Zhong's talent Rank was higher than his opponent's after all.
Super Colossal Strength was sent flying by this punch, and the sound of bones cracking even came from his fist.
Wang Zhong was also forced to retreat more than 10 steps. On the surface, he seemed fine, but in reality, he was panting heavily.
The Shockwave Fist just now had transmitted that vibrating force throughout his entire body, even internally. He did not feel very good at the moment.
But even so, the scene was clear. Wang Zhong was standing, while Super Colossal Strength was lying on the ground.
Thus, the result was obvious.
The referee said, "I announce that in this match, Muscle Man wins!"
Around the arena, fireworks and streamers exploded. At the same time, on the screen, his record changed to 2 Matches / 1 Win / 1 Loss.
"I won! Hahaha, I've struck it rich!"
"No! Why! I was so optimistic about Super Colossal Strength. That was half my life savings!"
"Brother, what's half your life savings? I lost my entire net worth!"
In the stands, some were joyful while others were sorrowful. However, this had nothing to do with Wang Zhong.
He walked to Super Colossal Strength's side and reached out to pull him up.
Wang Zhong said, "You are very strong. You're a good opponent."
Super Colossal Strength said, "You too. To think you could make such great progress in just half a month—it's truly incredible."
Wang Zhong scratched his head somewhat sheepishly.
"Actually—"
"No need to say more. A win is a win. Congratulations."
"Thank you."
"Listening to your voice, you're still very young, right?"
Only then did Wang Zhong realize that his voice changer had actually been broken just now.
"Indeed, I'm not very old."
"Young man, you're still young and have a limitless future ahead of you. Not like me, whose life has reached its limit here."
"I can understand the desire to make money, but you must act within your capabilities. Losing money doesn't matter. As long as your life remains, everything is possible."
Wang Zhong nodded seriously.
"Thank you for the reminder. I'll remember it."
The referee said, "Um, would you 2 mind continuing this below? We need to prepare for the next match."
"Sorry, sorry."
The 2 of them walked off the arena stage.
Wang Zhong collected his prize money.
Besides the 50000 reward, there was another 50000 from the 30 percent share of the betting pool.
A net profit of 100000.
Super Colossal Strength said, "I should leave too. I need to go back and recover properly to prepare for next time."
Wang Zhong asked, "Are you very short on money?"
"Yeah. Resources are too expensive. Without money, I really can't afford them."
"My talent isn't good, and even at my age, I've only reached this Realm. I originally thought I could make up for it with hard work, but without resources, no matter how hard I work, the speed is still very slow."
"But I'm not willing to give up. I want to try one more time. At least before I die, I want to experience what the Second Order feels like."
Wang Zhong said, "Good luck. You can definitely do it!"
Super Colossal Strength said, "Thanks for the blessing."
Then, he left without looking back.
Wang Zhong returned to meet up with Su Ke and Lin Ning.
"Hahaha, how was that? Your buddy won!"
Su Ke said, "Congratulations, congratulations!"
Lin Ning said, "Impressive, impressive!"
Wang Zhong said, "This is just the beginning. Next, I'm definitely going to become invincible in this fighting arena and get so much money my hands cramp from counting it!"
Lin Ning said, "Oh, please. You only won 1 match and you're already proud?"
"Don't you know that pride makes one fall behind? There are plenty of people stronger than you. If you want to be proud, you need the capital for it."
"At the very least, you should win 5 or 6 matches in a row, shouldn't you?"
Wang Zhong said, "A Ning, I finally won a match with great difficulty. Can't you just let me be happy for a while?"
Lin Ning said, "I'm just afraid you'll become arrogant. It wouldn't be good if you developed a conceited personality later on."
Wang Zhong said, "Don't worry, I understand the principles. There will always be people stronger than me in the world."
"What I need to do is constantly surpass them."
Lin Ning said, "It's good that you understand."
The 3 of them watched a few more matches.
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