Fantasy: The Clan Chief Lies Down, His House Is Full of Emperors

The entire selection process lasted five days.

Xu Hao's opponents after him were of varying strengths, ranging from those weaker than him at the fifth level of the Heavenly Palace Realm to those at the eighth level of the Heavenly Palace Realm, just like Guan Min. On the fourth day, he even defeated a ninth-level Heavenly Palace Realm opponent.

Xu Hao's impressive performance has repeatedly changed Jin Tianlu's perception of him.

At first, Jin Tianlu thought Xu Hao was just an ordinary cultivator with some ideas, after all, he always gave people a plain and unremarkable feeling.

After he won against a level one opponent, Jin Tianlu thought he had some talent. After he won against a level two opponent, Jin Tianlu was astonished and thought he was exceptionally gifted.

Now, seeing Xu Haoyue, a third-level expert, defeat an opponent at the ninth level of the Heavenly Palace Realm, Jin Tianlu looks at him with new respect and thinks he can be called a prodigy. He realized that he had underestimated Xu Haoyue before.

At the same time, Jin Tianlu's perception of Xu Hao's scheming nature has also changed dramatically.

He was clearly capable of overcoming three levels of challenges, yet when he encountered cultivators of similar strength before, he still acted as if he had barely won.

Jin Tianlu stepped forward to help Xu Hao, who looked weak after stepping off the stage.

"Brother, your acting is so good, you completely fooled me."

Xu Hao replied in a low voice, "If I don't act, how can I increase my odds and make big money?"

In just four days, the two of them made a large sum of high-grade spirit stones simply by betting on Xu Hao to win. Not only did they earn the money quickly and easily, but they also made a lot of it.

Jin Tianlu loves making money this way; it's a hundred times easier than setting up a street stall.

“That makes sense. I rarely admire anyone, but you are one of them,” Jin Tianlu said sincerely and earnestly.

He admired Xu Hao, not only because of his cunning, but also because of his strength and potential in defeating enemies across three levels.

Because he knew that someone with this ability should at least have a sacred body, or be particularly outstanding in some aspect.

Xu Hao smiled and replied, "Let's see who our opponent is tomorrow."

Today is the fourth day, and tomorrow is the last day. Xu Hao only needs to win two more times to enter the top five.

“Yes, yes, that’s the most important thing,” Jin Tianlu helped him to the gambling den of the city lord’s mansion.

After a while, his opponent appeared.

Xu Hao, Heavenly Palace Level 6, odds of 1 to 5.

Guan Long, Dharma Image Level 1, odds 1 to 1.

Normally, when facing a level 6 Heavenly Palace cultivator, the odds for the level 6 Heavenly Palace cultivator should be higher, while the odds for the level 1 Dharma Aspect cultivator should be extremely low.

However, Xu Hao had been creating miracles, which made many people hold onto a glimmer of hope that he might win again.

Upon seeing Xu Hao's opponent, Jin Tianlu couldn't help but gasp.

"Oh no, this is only the penultimate round, how come we've already encountered a Dharma Aspect Realm expert? Could someone have tampered with something?"

Most of those who participated in the selection were at the Heavenly Palace Realm, and very few were at the Dharma Aspect Realm. Usually, only the ten people in the final round would be at the Dharma Aspect Realm.

It's normal to encounter a Dharma Aspect Realm opponent in the penultimate round, but if someone does, it means they're having some bad luck.

That's why Jin Tianlu suspected that someone had done something wrong.

Just then, a teasing voice came from the side.

"I wonder if you'll still bet on yourselves to win this time?"

Xu Hao and Jin Tianlu turned their heads to look. The speaker was tall and strong. His face gave Xu Hao and Jin Tianlu a sense of familiarity, but they couldn't remember why for a moment.

Seeing their confusion, the man explained, "I am Guan Long, Guan Min's elder brother. I have used my connections to arrange a fight with you in order to avenge my brother."

A faint killing intent flickered in his eyes. Although his relationship with his younger brother was so-so, he believed that avenging his brother would be doing something for the family. Therefore, he was determined to kill Xu Hao.

He was worried that Xu Hao wouldn't last this round, leaving him no chance for revenge. He didn't expect Xu Hao to be so powerful, but it's time to stop here.

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao and Jin Tianlu suddenly realized what was going on.

No wonder he looked familiar; he's Guan Min's older brother.

It seems that Xu Hao's encounter with a Dharma Aspect Realm expert in the penultimate round wasn't due to bad luck, but rather because his opponent used some methods to specifically change his opponent.

Jin Tianlu really wanted to slap Guan Long to death; he wanted to make another fortune, but now it seemed he wouldn't have the chance.

Xu Hao ignored him and directly took out spirit stones and gave them to Jin Tianlu.

"Buy myself."

Jin Tianlu was startled and quickly sent a telepathic message.

"Brother! This is the Dharma Aspect Realm!!!"

"You and him are not just four realms apart, you're a whole realm apart!!"

"Although you've always managed to win against stronger opponents, this time your chances are truly slim! Betting these spirit stones is a complete waste!"

Xu Hao replied, "My mind is made up, there's no need to say more."

this....

Jin Tianlu had no choice but to help him place the bet. This time, Xu Hao used 1,000 high-grade spirit stones to bet on himself to win.

Even if he really lost, Xu Hao wouldn't feel bad, after all, he had already won nearly six thousand high-grade spirit stones.

Jin Tianlu thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and placed a bet of one hundred high-grade spirit stones. He really didn't dare to bet more than that, and he only placed the bet because he didn't want Xu Hao to think that he didn't trust him.

Jin Tianlu is prepared to throw his money down the drain.

Guan Long, who witnessed all of this, sneered, his face full of contempt and disdain.

"I must say, you guys are really bold."

He stepped forward and placed a bet of one thousand high-grade spirit stones for himself.

Even if the odds are only 1 to 1, you still make a profit if you win.

"Let's go."

Xu Hao said something, then turned around and left the training ground with Jin Tianlu to go back and recuperate.

The next day, morning.

The training ground was packed with people, even more than the previous four days, because there would be two sessions this morning and afternoon to select the five strongest to represent Qilan City in the Hundred Cities War.

The ten matches in the morning were arranged according to the order of the draw. Xu Hao was not very lucky and was the last to face Guan Long.

The reason I say it was bad luck is because finishing early would give me more time to recover, since there was another tough battle in the afternoon after finishing in the morning.

Now that I've been drawn into the last match, it'll probably be close to noon by the time I finish, and I won't have much time to recover.

"This luck, how should I put it..." Jin Tianlu sighed deeply.

Xu Hao didn't care at all, and stood still, closing his eyes and concentrating.

He only opened his eyes and watched intently after the first match began.

Observing other people's fighting styles and applying what they've learned can also help improve your own.

However, this match was between Wu Yuqi, the young master of the Wu family. Although his opponent was also at the Dharma Aspect Realm, he was only at the first level of the Dharma Aspect Realm. In addition, Wu Yuqi had a special physique, so he won with exceptional ease.

If the opponent hadn't run away quickly and retreated from the arena in time, they might not have escaped this fate either.

The first round ended, and only a short time later, the second round began.

By the tenth performance, it was indeed noon.

Xu Hao and Guan Long appeared one after the other.

This match was arguably the one with the biggest difference in skill level between them.

This has attracted more attention and generated more controversy.

"Am I seeing things? How come this person is at the sixth level of the Heavenly Palace Realm?"

"How could someone at the sixth level of the Heavenly Palace Realm advance all the way to where they are now? Could it be someone's favored candidate?"

"You may not know this, but I've been keeping an eye on this person. He always wins against stronger opponents, and he wins without any problem."

"Yes! They are geniuses and prodigies, so they can't be judged by ordinary standards."

"I hate him so much! I never get any welfare benefits!!"

"However, he should stop here. The sixth level of the Heavenly Palace has no chance of defeating the Dharma Aspect Realm."

"Definitely, so I'm going to apply for welfare again this time!!"

Almost 99% of the onlookers thought Xu Hao was bound to lose.

Only those who have been paying close attention to every battle of Xu Hao's will have even a sliver of hope for him.

However, reason told them that Xu Hao could not win.

Guan Long stood with his hands behind his back, looking at Xu Hao not far away with a playful expression.

"Your courage is truly commendable; you not only dared to place a bet but also dared to go on stage."

Normally, seeing an opponent like that, one would have already forfeited.

Xu Hao not only placed a large bet on himself to win, but also went on stage on time, looking like he was ready for a big battle. Most people don't have that kind of courage and boldness, let alone his strength.

Xu Hao said, "No wonder you're my brother. Guan Min's expression before he died was exactly the same as yours right now."

They are equally arrogant and disdainful of others.

Guan Long shook his head. "I won't be as stupid as him. Once we start fighting, I will go all out and not give you any chance."