C27 The Most Handsome Man in the World!

"Fight!"

"Bang, bang, bang!"

The plaza's center was alive with activity, a stark contrast to the nightfall that had already enveloped the outside world. Crowds thronged the area, their cheers and clamor filling the air as numerous figures clashed atop the Battlestage.

"Dugu Qiubai, quite the confident name you've got there. First level of the Martial Master Stage, I take it this is your first visit to the Martial Divine Domain, right?"

While Du Shaomu was taking in his surroundings with a curious gaze, a plump teenager popped into view. About 15 or 16 years old, he looked on with equal curiosity at Du Shaomu.

The boy was hard to miss. His face was as round and large as a plate, his cheeks piled high like dough, squeezing his eyes into mere slits.

But it was his belly that stood out the most, round as a beach ball, giving him the appearance of a jovial Maitreya Buddha. Yet, behind those squinted eyes shone a sharp, spirited gleam.

"How did you know that?"

Du Shaomu eyed the chubby fellow before him, who seemed as real as anyone else, in a world that mirrored reality. He was taken aback by the boy's ability to discern his identity and even his level of cultivation.

"It's quite simple. If you probe others with the strength of your mental will, you can discover their names and true cultivation levels. Here in the Infinite Divine Domain, names and cultivation levels are transparent, impossible to hide, and no secret to anyone," the chubby boy said, giving Du Shaomu a look that seemed to size him up as a naive newcomer.

Upon hearing this, Du Shaomu extended his mental will towards the boy, and as if projected onto his forehead, the words "The number one handsome guy in the world, cultivation xx..." appeared.

"Surprised you can't discern my cultivation level? That's because this is the Martial Master Stage's Infinite Divine Domain, and I've surpassed that level. So here, you won't be able to see my true cultivation," the self-proclaimed most handsome guy explained with confidence.

"But don't worry, there's a level of suppression in the Infinite Divine Domain. This is the Martial Master Stage's domain, and any cultivator exceeding this stage will find their powers constrained to the Martial Master Stage."

"No, what I find strange is that you actually dare to call yourself the number one handsome guy in the world. Aren't you worried about someone taking a swing at you for that?"

Du Shaomu gave the chubby fellow a dismissive glance, feeling a mix of amusement and resignation. The guy had the nerve to call himself the world's number one handsome man, but with such a distorted sense of beauty, it was doubtful he'd be considered good-looking in the real world.

"Why can't I be the world's number one handsome boy? And you—aren't you calling yourself Dugu Qiubai? That's quite the boast. With a name like that, you're just asking for a challenge at any moment."

The fatty was brimming with confidence in his own looks, completely disregarding Du Shaomu's comments.

"Kid, if you think you're so tough, prove it in a fight!"

No sooner had the fatty spoken than someone took an interest in Du Shaomu. A young man in his twenties, with striking features, was eyeing Du Shaomu as if he had spotted his next conquest.

This young man was followed by five others, all about the same age.

They formed a small squad, closing in on Du Shaomu.

"Hahaha, so you're Dugu Qiubai? Looks like you've got a challenger," the fatty roared with laughter. With a name like that, it would be odd not to draw challenges.

Especially for a rookie fresh into the Infinite Divine Domain, who would quickly become easy pickings for the veterans.

"Ning Qing, a third-level Martial Master," Du Shaomu noted, sizing up the young man. Given his age and cultivation level, Ning Qing's talent was rather ordinary. Du Shaomu's own wife, only sixteen, was already a ninth-level Martial Master.

"Kid, I know it's your first time in the Martial Divine Domain, so I won't be accused of bullying. I'll give you three moves, and we'll wager a thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones. Do you dare? If not, you might as well never set foot in the Martial Divine Domain again," Ning Qing challenged, locking eyes with Du Shaomu.

"Brat, you dare to take the name Dugu Qiubai? I'll give you three moves and bet a thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones. If you're too scared, then stay out of the Martial Divine Domain from now on."

The youths flanking Ning Qing egged him on, having already marked Du Shaomu as their prime target. A newbie like him was perfect for them.

"Bets are allowed?" Du Shaomu raised an eyebrow in surprise. Nangoong Xuewei hadn't mentioned that.

In battle mode, you have the option to spar or engage in a fair wager. If you agree, the Infinite Divine Domain will automatically deduct the appropriate Elemental Crystal Stones from your bound crystal card. Following the battle, the system will transfer the Elemental Crystal Stones to the victor's card. You can even stake martial skills, cultivation techniques, secret arts, pill recipes, weapons, and the like. Simply bring these items close to the Domain Mirror Stone, and they'll be inscribed within the Infinite Divine Domain. The winner can then claim them directly. In essence, anything you possess can be bet within the Infinite Divine Domain, ensuring absolute fairness and integrity—no one can cheat.

The chubby fellow cast a dismissive look at Du Shaomu, wondering how someone so clueless had managed to enter the Martial Divine Domain.

"So that's how it is—the Infinite Divine Domain truly is enigmatic and mysterious!" Du Shaomu marveled inwardly. The ability to gamble on anything within the Infinite Divine Domain was a profound concept, unheard of in his past life.

"Kid, are you up for the challenge or not? I'll let you have three moves!"

"To think someone wouldn't dare to bet even with three moves in their favor inside the Martial Divine Domain. If you're still hesitant, you must be a real pushover outside!" Ning Qing and the others taunted, their jeers drawing an ever-growing crowd.

"Do you want to battle me, wagering a thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones?" Du Shaomu inquired, looking at Ning Qing with a hint of challenge.

"That's right," Ning Qing confirmed, recognizing the rare chance before him. A thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones was no small sum.

"Let's make it interesting. I don't need the advantage of three moves, but let's raise the stakes—ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones. If that's too rich for your blood, then don't bother betting," Du Shaomu suggested coolly.

"What..." Ning Qing and his companions were taken aback, wondering if they had misheard.

Ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones represented a significant fortune. They couldn't help but suspect that Du Shaomu had something up his sleeve.

Even the fat man was taken aback by the bold wager, his eyes wide with astonishment.

"Alright, you said it yourself—ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones!"

Ning Qing clenched her teeth. She harbored some doubts, but considering this newbie had just entered the Martial Divine Domain and was merely at the first level of the Martial Master Stage, while she was at the third level, how could she possibly lose? To her, these ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones were like a fortune handed to her on a silver platter. She suspected this kid was too scared to fight and only made the bet to save face, thinking she couldn't possibly produce ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones.

"Alright, then—ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones it is!" Du Shaomu said with an air of nonchalance.

Shortly after Du Shaomu agreed, the bound Crystal Card was debited by ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones.

In the plaza, the Battlestage loomed large, divided into numerous areas where many combatants were already engaged in battle. The vitality light shimmered, figures darted about, and the sounds of clashing and cheering echoed throughout.

"Kid, you're just a greenhorn who's stepped into the Martial Divine Domain and barely reached the Martial Master Stage. Coming here to stir things up, you dare to claim the name Dugu Qiubai? I'll give you a lesson today, to show you there's always a higher mountain, hahaha!" Ning Qing stood on one side of the platform, smiling confidently. Now that Dugu Qiubai couldn't run away without conceding defeat, she was sure to claim the ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones.

Ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones was no small sum. For most Martial Masters, it represented a vast fortune. A first-level Martial Master, fresh to the Martial Divine Domain, was about to wager ten thousand Grade One Elemental Crystal Stones against a third-level Martial Master. The news spread like wildfire, drawing an ever-growing crowd of onlookers.

Du Shaomu ascended the Battlestage and positioned himself next to Ning Qing, his interest clearly piqued. But his curiosity wasn't about Ning Qing—it was about the Infinite Divine Domain itself. Rumor had it that within the Infinite Divine Domain, one could utilize all their abilities. Du Shaomu, with his myriad of techniques, was eager to see if the domain truly allowed him to unleash his full potential.