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The trembling Shadow Hand could confirm that he was not cheating, truly not. It was impossible for him to cheat; his hands were shaking so much that he nearly tossed the dice cup away several times while shaking the dice.
Old Daoist Ge behind him was already red with anger.
After four rounds of betting, the stakes had reached over sixteen billion for a single round. The next round was set at seven hundred sixty-eight million, and if Zheng Yifan won again, there would be no next round.
Old Daoist Ge was on the verge of madness. He had sought out Shadow Hand for his formidable skills in deception, and now he needed him to use those skills in this game; there was still a chance for a comeback.
He did not want to sell off his assets or use cash to gamble one last time, risking nearly half of his fortune.
This was also the profit gained from two months of deceiving countless wealthy individuals. Without the beautiful Crystal on his chest, such a vast fortune would never have materialized. Doug Casino would not have been valued so highly; it was entirely due to his performance over the past two months that the casino's worth skyrocketed.
Zheng Yifan watched as Old Daoist Ge, now nearly frantic, slowly approached Shadow Hand and waved the Crystal in front of him.
This simple action triggered a change—a surge of Vital Energy.
It wasn't what Zheng Yifan had once imagined about soaking the Crystal; perhaps that was a method to create Dream. In that fleeting moment, Zheng Yifan felt specks of Vital Energy flowing into Shadow Hand. The power surged intensely, quickly transforming Shadow Hand's consciousness as if he had taken a stimulant. Every cell in his body resisted the fear brought by Zheng Yifan.
In less than ten seconds, Shadow Hand had returned to his original state—or perhaps became even more exhilarated—radiating an aura of madness. It was as if he had consumed Dream, entering an initial state of excitement.
"That power you just used is from your drink called Dream, right?" Zheng Yifan observed Old Daoist Ge's movements closely, slowly guiding him to lose focus as he spoke.
His eyes remained fixed on the Crystal before him; the power was easy to manipulate—just a simple rotation on the surface and the mental energy could be drawn in for control.
Not a trace of Vital Energy was needed.
Yet Zheng Yifan sensed a strange power lingering—the essence of the Crystal's original owner still existed within it, undiminished.
Zheng Yifan could be certain that he would be able to activate and generate that kind of power.
It should probably be called Uplifting, although Zheng Yifan did not know what name his original owner had given it; he had already decided to temporarily refer to it as Uplifting.
Uplifting the spirit.
The essence of the power was certainly not meant to cause such drastic changes in the body; this was a Superpower used on the battlefield, and it could not be so limited.
The only explanation was that this power had not been fully developed; it was merely a trickle of overflowing Superpower.
A Superpowered Individual above Fifth Level possessed immense strength. Otherwise, he would not have been able to reach Fifth Level.
In Zheng Yifan's mind, there was a crystal-clear Crystal, the source of his Superpower. However, that power was still fragile; to ensure its existence for millennia, it required a more formidable Superpowered Individual to stabilize the energy of the Crystal.
Zheng Yifan could not achieve that. Yet, this strong individual from the First Vitality Era had managed to do so. Even now, his Crystal continued to generate tremendous power.
That power drove countless people mad and obsessed, but ultimately it was just the simplest way to utilize Vital Energy. To Zheng Yifan, such wealth meant little.
Zheng Yifan's money was merely used to support the Apocalyptic World; it wasn't much more than that. It wasn't significantly less either; as long as it didn't hinder his plans, he was fine with it.
"It seems you are quite interested in this gem! Unfortunately, it's a family heirloom and absolutely not for sale!" Old Daoist Ge said meaningfully as he cast a glance at Zheng Yifan while reclining comfortably in his chair.
He truly lay there, his body barely bearing any weight as he rested on the chair.
Zheng Yifan knew that this Fellow was purely using his mental strength to guide the Crystal; however, the Crystal still required Vital Energy to operate. Forcing it had already exhausted Old Daoist Ge.
After all, he was no longer a young man.
"Mr. Doug, you should really take a break. If you keep pushing yourself, I fear you might end up at a funeral before this game is over!" Zheng Yifan said lightly and cheerfully.
Having understood the essence of that Crystal's power, Zheng Yifan felt confident enough to harness it for himself.
Ordinary people always faced obstacles when using items meant for Superpowered Individuals, but for Zheng Yifan, it was effortless and enjoyable.
Just like now, as Zheng Yifan merely focused his gaze on the orb, waves of Vital Energy Fluctuation began to manifest, flowing into Old Daoist Ge's body.
Moreover, this power was even more subtle; it erupted before the body could even react.
Zheng Yifan was familiar with this kind of power and could unleash it completely. He just needed to wait until the moment he required its presence.
This was no longer the original chaotic force; instead, it was a power that uplifted the spirit, igniting passion and lowering self-control in exchange for fierce aggression.
The next round began.
This was a gamble that determined whether Old Daoist Ge would lose the entire casino. Winning would turn the tide; losing would mean that Doug Casino would need to change its name.
Zheng Yifan remained calm; he already held the winning hand.
This time, it was Robert Downey's turn to roll the dice. He did so quickly, and the result was straightforward.
Seventeen points—665 was just shy of a full house. Zheng Yifan knew the outcome even before the dice cup had settled.
Zheng Yifan looked calmly at the Shadow Hand across from him, but his body was already gathering strength.
He was prepared to face the Shadow Hand's tricks and deliver a fitting punishment.
If things got out of hand, Zheng Yifan had already decided to make him pay dearly.
It began!
The Shadow Hand moved. Whether it was due to the fear being swept away by Crystal's power or not, he still acted. His hands swayed, creating several shadows. Zheng Yifan fixed his gaze on those hands, and as the dice rolled, he caught a fleeting glimpse of the Shadow Hand's technique.
He also saw the final outcome.
It would undoubtedly be three sixes; the dice landed accurately on the table.
Zheng Yifan observed all the movements with an easy smile. His lips parted slightly, and a stream of energy emerged.
It was as if a sword of air pierced through the gap just before the dice cup settled.
With a smile, he looked at the Shadow Hand across from him. The proud grin and confidence radiating from him affected everyone around. They all knew that this Fellow must have done something in this critical moment that would inevitably lead to a significant event.
However, Zheng Yifan knew it was over! This Doug Casino had already become his property! (To be continued...)
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