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"Fortune Favors the Bold," is a saying that holds true; if one doesn't dare to take risks, what is there to play for?
Wei Chen gathered with Dark Mage, Muen, and others. The duel was still half an hour away, but the atmosphere was already boisterous enough to excite Dark Mage and the others.
"Child, do you have confidence?" Dark Mage asked Wei Chen calmly.
Wei Chen smiled and replied, "Grandfather, we've discussed this topic many times, haven't we?"
"Ah, you must understand our feelings as old fellows. This is a matter of great importance. Winning or losing doesn't matter; what we truly care about is your safety."
"Grandfather, let's not bring this up again. In half an hour, you'll know."
Wei Chen chuckled and glanced at the betting point at the edge of the square. "You can place some bets if you like; the odds are twenty-eight to one, which is almost like giving away money."
A senior member of the Black Magic Clan showed a delighted expression and said, "Young Mistress, I'm going to place my bet now. Don't let us down."
The relationships among the senior members of the Black Magic Clan were friendly, with few disputes arising. Upon hearing that remark, the others smiled kindly. They all understood that the senior's words were meant to cheer Wei Chen on rather than a genuine desire to win money.
Although the Black Magic Clan was not as wealthy as the Dragon Clan, being a senior member of the Black Magic Clan meant that taking out some Magic Stones for fun was merely a trivial matter. Their "some" was actually a substantial amount of Magic Stones for most people.
In the Demon Realm, generally speaking, when it came to economic exchanges, the so-called Magic Stones referred to Tenth-Grade Magic Stones.
"Don't worry; bet as much as you can. I'm just afraid that the Jiang Family will suffer too much and end up defaulting."
"Hmph, that's impossible. The Jiang Family is still a royal family of the Dragon Clan. Although they are not aligned with us, they are willing to gamble and accept losses. If they can't even handle this level of betting, how can they survive?"
With that, the senior member of the Black Magic Clan opened his storage ring and took out a large sack filled with high-quality Magic Stones.
"I don't have much money right now, so I'll wager a thousand Twenty-Level Magic Stones."
"A thousand Twenty-Level Magic Stones?"
The expressions of the other high-ranking members changed slightly upon hearing this. That was no small amount; how much would that be if converted to Tenth-Grade Magic Stones?
"What are you looking at? This amount is nothing to show support for the Young Mistress!"
After hearing that, the other high-ranking members felt a bit embarrassed. How much confidence did they really have in Wei Chen?
But with someone taking the lead, the high-ranking members of the Black Magic Clan went wild, each pulling out their hidden stash and rushing to the betting point.
The staff at the betting point were terrified; the amount of Magic Stones was too large for them to accept. After reporting to their superior, the odds were instantly adjusted, raising Wei Chen's odds to fifteen to one...
Seeing the change in odds, the high-ranking members of the Black Magic Clan didn't hesitate and continued to place their bets. The shift in odds suddenly gave them a bit more confidence that Wei Chen could defeat Ginger Guest.
The others noticed the change in odds and began discussing it again.
"The odds have changed; the Dark Demon Clan Young Master Wei Chen's winning odds are now only fifteen to one."
"Could something have happened? Such a significant change in odds doesn't seem reasonable!"
"Who knows? Should we place our bets too?"
"Let's wait and see. Maybe it's just that the Black Magic Clan placed a huge bet, causing the odds to adjust; it doesn't necessarily mean that Wei Chen's chances of winning have increased."
"That's true; let's wait and see."
The odds had shifted slightly, with Ginger Guest's winning odds adjusted to 1.1.
However, most of the bets were still placed on Ginger Guest.
On the side of Black Magic Clan, everyone was cheering for Wei Chen, and the atmosphere was harmonious.
In stark contrast, the situation on the Dragon Clan side was entirely different.
Compared to Black Magic Clan, the mood in Dragon Clan could only be described in two words: oppressive!
Extremely oppressive!
“Ginger Guest, no matter what it takes, you must defeat Wei Chen. Otherwise, you will be expelled from Dragon Clan and stripped of your identity as part of the Dragon Royal Family, making it known throughout the entire demon realm.”
Jiang Lingjian looked coldly at Ginger Guest, his face filled with a chilling expression.
Ginger Guest nodded and said, “Understood!”
“At the very least, you must secure a draw. Although it may be somewhat embarrassing, losing to Mental Attack isn’t the end of the world. What’s truly shameful is if you can’t even manage a draw; that would be a disgrace to Dragon Clan.”
“Demon Emperor, your grandson will not fail in this mission.”
Ginger Guest knelt heavily before Jiang Lingjian, appearing resolute.
In the Jiang Family, there were countless grandchildren in the younger generation. Due to convenience, those from three generations down referred to themselves as grandsons. After all, one couldn’t say that every tenth-generation grandson would not fail in their mission, could they?
The high-ranking members of the Dragon Clan were determined to win this duel; it was a prime opportunity to suppress the Black Magic Clan, and they could not afford to miss it. However, uncertainty loomed over them as they were unsure of Wei Chen's true Mental Strength, leaving them with furrowed brows and a sense of foreboding.
"Ginger Guest, this duel is not just about our Dragon Clan's effort to overpower the Black Magic Clan; it also concerns your potential marriage to the Dark Demon Clan's princess. If you succeed in marrying the Dark Demon Princess, the position of Demon Emperor will undoubtedly be yours, and that cannot be changed. Even if something goes awry, for the sake of the Dark Demon Clan's Face, you will still be granted the title of Demon Emperor."
Jiang Lingjian paused before continuing, "I have spoken with Ji Dingxuan, the Demon Emperor of the Dark Demon Clan. He was initially eager for a marriage alliance, but after Wei Chen's appearance, he changed his mind and wants to discuss it after your duel. The implication is clear: if you lose, you will lose the Dark Demon Princess to the Black Magic Clan. Your victory or defeat carries immense weight—not only for the reputation of the Dragon Clan but also for our relationship with the Dark Demon Clan. If Wei Chen wins and marries the Dark Demon Princess, our situation in the Dragon Clan will become exceedingly passive."
"Therefore, even if it costs you your life, you must do whatever it takes to win this match and maintain our relationship with the Dark Demon Clan. I will remember your contribution."
Having analyzed the gravity of the situation, Ginger Guest could only kneel again in agreement.
"Wei Chen, oh Wei Chen, don’t blame me for being ungrateful. A tacit battle is merely a name; when I find an opportunity, I will kill you! This duel will end with either your death or mine!"
...
The members of the Dark Demon Clan gathered together; the duel had little relevance to them. Everyone wore expressions of relief; regardless of who won or lost, it did not significantly affect them.
Only Ji Min looked concerned as she observed the alarming odds against Wei Chen.
Ji Dingxuan approached Ji Min and stood beside her, whispering, "Min'er, who do you hope will win?"
"Naturally, it's Wei Chen," Ji Min replied candidly.
Ji Dingxuan turned his head and smiled at Ji Min. "Why? Are you interested in that Fellow?"
"Not really, but I hope he wins," Ji Min stated honestly. In front of her father, she felt no embarrassment; after all, this was a topic they had discussed countless times. Ji Dingxuan had always been worried about her marriage prospects.
The demoness who had given birth to Ji Dingxuan's only heir had long since passed away. Ji Dingxuan played both father and mother roles in Ji Min's life, and they shared everything without reservation.
Ji Dingxuan said lightly, "Min'er, you have never worried about a man before."
"Father, I don't know why. Please don't ask me. I just hope Wei Chen wins. That Ginger Guest doesn't seem like a good person at all."
"Alright, aside from that Fellow from the Black Magic Clan, are there any other men you find acceptable?"
Ji Dingxuan smiled bitterly, realizing that Ji Min had never found any man to her liking.
"That's right. Wei Chen is the only man I am willing to associate with; the others are not an option. Father, didn't you say that this time at the Dragon Clan, I could choose for myself?"
"Yes, you can choose."
"Then there's nothing else to consider. I choose Wei Chen."
Hearing Ji Min's words and seeing her determined expression, Ji Dingxuan felt a moment of daze.
After all the effort put into raising such a fine daughter, she was about to be taken by someone unworthy!
Being a father is not easy!
Even though he had been urging Ji Min to find a good husband, when the moment actually arrived, Ji Dingxuan couldn't help but feel a wave of disappointment wash over him.
Ji Dingxuan shook his head slightly and said calmly, "Choosing Wei Chen is fine; he is the Young Master of the Dark Demon Clan and is indeed worthy of you. However, he must also have the fortune to marry you."
"Father, do you think Wei Chen will lose?"
"Who knows?"
"It’s impossible, Wei Chen won’t lose, he definitely won’t."
Ji Min's eyes were filled with determination; if Wei Chen wouldn’t lose, then he simply wouldn’t!
"Do you have that much confidence in him? After you boarded the Shenzhou, do you know his true strength?" Ji Dingxuan looked at Ji Min and asked calmly.
Ji Min shook her head. "I don’t know, but I can sense that he doesn’t take Ginger Guest or Thirteenth Level seriously at all."
"Maybe he’s just being arrogant?"
"Although we haven’t known each other for long, he’s not that kind of person."
Ji Min expressed her feelings openly, without any hesitation.
Ji Dingxuan said, "Then let’s wait and see. If Wei Chen wins, I’ll talk to Dark Mage about your situation. If Wei Chen dies in the Arena, you should marry Ginger Guest without delay; don’t drag it out any longer."
Before coming here, this had already been negotiated. Even if it was just a nominal marriage, it would serve the purpose of maintaining a good relationship between the Dark Demon Clan and the Dragon Clan.
Ji Dingxuan reiterated this to prevent Ji Min from changing her mind.
Unexpectedly, before the fight even began, Ji Min had already changed her stance.
"No way!"
Ji Min shook her head firmly. "Father, I will not marry Ginger Guest. Wei Chen is worth considering; no one else will do! Even if it means staying like this forever, I’d rather be by your side than marry those disgusting men."
"Min'er, don’t be willful. It’s time for young men and women to marry; you can’t escape this." Ji Dingxuan replied.
Ji Min shook her head. "Father, there's no need to bring this up again. I won't agree to it. You've never forced me into anything before, and I hope this time will be the same."
"Why are you being so stubborn?"
"Whether it's stubbornness or rationality, it's my conviction."
Ji Min rejected Ji Dingxuan's proposal. For the first time in her life, she did not use a coaxing tone but instead firmly opposed him. In the past, a simple pout from her would soften Ji Dingxuan's heart, and he would never press her.
Ji Dingxuan felt a deep sense of helplessness. He thought to himself, "What kind of charm does Wei Chen possess that has changed Min'er so much? They've only known each other for such a short time—less than an hour of conversation—and yet Min'er is completely smitten."
"Min'er, let's cheer for Wei Chen together. I hope he wins," Ji Dingxuan relented once more. What could he do for his only precious daughter?
Now he was eagerly looking forward to seeing Wei Chen defeat Ginger Guest, as that would give him the chance to meet his future son-in-law.
It’s true what they say: a daughter grows up beyond her father's control.
"Father..." Ji Min's eyes turned slightly red as she looked earnestly at Ji Dingxuan and softly said, "Thank you..."
"Sigh, don’t you feel embarrassed saying that to me? Enough of that; the duel is about to begin. I don't know what tricks that Fellow used to win you over, but I want to see what methods he can employ to defeat Ginger Guest, who has several hundred times his combat power!"
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