"Pfft!"
Chi Xianghui was violently sent flying by the terrifying power, her entire body suffering immense damage. However, she did not lose her ability to resist so quickly, releasing a powerful light.
The entire seawater began to churn violently, as if all the water had been condensed.
The entire ocean surged towards Chi Xianghui, vast amounts of water converging on one spot. It was a shocking sight, as if all the seawater was flowing into a single point.
Si Teng was also greatly affected. She wanted to continue attacking Chi Xianghui, but the opponent was now somewhat peculiar. When her vine attacks struck, they met great resistance, as if only hitting a patch of seawater.
This seawater seemed to be Chi Xianghui's condensed body. This body grew more solid, and when it was finally complete, a colossal sea giant, wielding a trident, lunged towards Si Teng.
Chi Xianghui had transformed into the semblance of a sea god, intending to annihilate Si Teng within the ocean. Moreover, this sea god was formed from Chi Xianghui's own essence, her strength amplified severalfold.
Chi Xianghui had made a desperate gamble, channeling all her spiritual energy to manifest the sea god, who, with his divine trident, launched terrifying attacks upon Si Teng.
"Bang!"
Si Teng also formed a colossal club with her vines, akin to the Ding Hai Shen Zhen (Sea Stabilizing Needle), possessing supreme power, and constantly clashed with the opponent's trident.
The two weapons erupted in a fierce confrontation underwater, like two colossal giants battling in the ocean.
The sea was utterly churned, with waves soaring thousands of meters high, each terrifying surge creating a more powerful wave than the last.
Streams of water slammed against both combatants. The sea god and the giant club continued their relentless exchange, unleashing shockwave after shockwave of powerful and terrifying impacts.
Si Teng once again conjured a massive club and struck at the sea god.
"Bang!"
The sea god, caught off guard by another incoming club, had a large portion of his body shattered. Innumerable deep blue waters burst forth, but they quickly began to mend.
At this moment, Si Teng formed a spear and continued her assault on the sea god. With two clubs and one spear, they ceaselessly attacked the sea god. Though he parried with his trident, his deep blue form was constantly battered. Finally, he was ensnared by countless vine thick as arms.
The sea god roared, but a club descended, smashing his head. He became a headless, blue giant.
Vines re-entwined his arms, and another club strike severed the arm holding the weapon. As the spiritual energy dissipated, the weapon reverted to normal seawater.
"Bang!"
Another spear pierced the sea god's chest, felling him and driving him to the seabed.
His colossal body created a massive impact on the ocean floor, kicking up silt that completely enshrouded him.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
Si Teng continued to control the giant club, striking the sea god beneath the seabed. After over a dozen blows, she finally ceased, as Chi Xianghui's form had vanished into the depths.
The next moment, the entire deep-sea world disappeared. The arena reverted to its normal state, and Si Teng returned to her human form, retracting her demonic energy. She then spoke to Zhou Yan, "I won. I want my reward!"
Zhou Yan looked at the female merchant and said, "The necklace!"
"To have lost," the female merchant exclaimed, surprised that the heroine she had placed so much hope in had failed.
"Pay up," the female merchant said.
Zhou Yan paid fifty billion spirit coins, then tossed the necklace to Si Teng before recalling her into his territory.
The female merchant, having lost, seemed unwilling to concede. She said to Zhou Yan, "Dare you gamble again!"
Zhou Yan smiled and asked, "What are you offering to entice me? Ordinary items won't easily move me."
The female merchant produced a pill recipe and said, "This is a Nine-Star pill recipe, extremely precious. You must know its value!"
Zhou Yan glanced at it, only able to see a general description; he could not access the detailed information.
A Nine-Star pill recipe was indeed tempting to Zhou Yan, so he asked, "If I win, at what price will I buy it?"
"Two hundred billion spirit coins!" the female merchant replied.
"One hundred billion spirit coins, no negotiation. If you disagree, then forget it," Zhou Yan stated.
"Agreed. But you must also produce an Eight-Star quality pill recipe," the female merchant countered.
"No problem." Zhou Yan casually produced an Eight-Star pill recipe for her to inspect and then asked, "How do we compete this time?"
"This time, we are still only allowed to use one weapon or equipment. I am fielding a hero from the Ninety-Third Heaven!"
The female merchant returned to the arena and summoned another female hero.
As soon as this heroine appeared, Zhou Yan knew what race she belonged to.
This was an Asura woman, radiating a powerful Asura energy. Judging by her aura, this female Asura was very strong.
She wielded an Asura Sacred Sword. It was no wonder the female merchant allowed the use of weapons; a mere sacred artifact, did she think he had none?
"Your turn. Aren't you scared?" the female merchant asked, clearly anxious that Zhou Yan would refuse to participate. After all, a female Asura wielding a sacred artifact was not something anyone could easily handle.
"Scared? No, no, no. I hope you won't be crying later." Zhou Yan stepped onto the stage, surveyed the women in his territory, and then his gaze fell on Diao Chan. He asked, "A challenge match, are you interested?"
"A challenge match?" Diao Chan's eyes lit up, and she smiled. "Of course, I'm interested. What's the reward this time?"
"It's not exactly a reward. If you win, you'll still need to purchase it at half price – a Nine-Star pill recipe," Zhou Yan explained.
"That's not bad either," Diao Chan nodded.
Zhou Yan teleported her out and said, "My opponent says we can only use weapons in this battle."
Diao Chan looked at her opponent and realized she was also a woman, which explained why Zhou Yan had chosen her. She then said, "Then I'll also use a sacred artifact to fight."
Diao Chan produced a sacred artifact and put away her other equipment.
"She has a sacred artifact too!" the female merchant was greatly surprised. She had not expected Zhou Yan to have so many female heroes at his disposal.
"Even with a sacred artifact, what does it matter? I believe my hero is the strongest." The female merchant descended from the arena.
"Very confident, but unfortunately, your hero will ultimately fail," Zhou Yan stated confidently.
"We'll see!" the female merchant remained unconvinced.