As the sun broke over the misty peaks of the Southern Frontier, Lin Chen sat once more in his cliffside pavilion, system panel glowing before him like a divine tablet.
[Ding! Exclusive Duo Skill Tree Activated]
[Linked Partner: Xue Qinghan]
[Unlocked Skill: Frostlink Resonance]
[Effect: When fighting alongside partner, all Ice-based attacks gain 200% amplification. Shared movement speed. Joint defensive barrier unlocked.]
Lin Chen raised an eyebrow. "So now we have couple combos?"
He reached for his tea, then paused as the system flashed again.
[New Limited-Time Offer: Duo Skill Enhancement Package] [Includes:
Frostlink Resonance Upgrade Scroll
Custom Skill Animation Pack
Emotional Affinity Booster (Permanent +10) Price: 500 Million Coins]
He bought it instantly.
[Purchase successful. Duo Skill upgraded. Affinity: +10 (Now 35/100)] (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧
Just then, a golden crane flew down, dropping a jade slip into Lin Chen's hands.
He unsealed it.
Invitation: Spirit Arena Grand Duel—Prove your power, earn realm-wide recognition. Top 10 gain entry into Heaven's Rift.
Location: Cloudspire Coliseum Time: 3 days
Lin Chen smiled. "Well, well. Time to go public."
Three days later, the massive Cloudspire Coliseum loomed overhead.
Thousands gathered around the hovering platform: cultivators, sect elders, bounty hunters, even disguised royals.
Commentators floated in orbs above the arena, narrating for millions watching across the realm.
"Welcome, all, to the Spirit Arena Grand Duel! Where power defines truth!"
"The one everyone's talking about—Fatebreaker Lin Chen—is rumored to be appearing!"
Moments later, a golden flash split the sky.
Lin Chen descended atop a beast forged from golden jade, robes fluttering, aura vast.
The arena erupted.
"IT'S HIM!"
"That's the Pay-to-Win Cultivator!"
"He really came!"
Behind him, another flash of cold light appeared.
Xue Qinghan. Sword drawn. Mask gleaming.
The crowd gasped. "They're... together?!"
Up above, sect leaders frowned.
"That boy is a threat. If he wins, he'll gain access to the Heaven's Rift. We can't allow it."
Down below, Lin Chen simply smirked.
"Let the world watch."
[Ding! Arena Challenge Activated]
[Next Chapter: The Duel That Shook the Spirit Realm]
—End of Chapter 9—