Returning to the surface, Li Xuanxiao began to formulate a plan.
He was definitely going to participate in the Deathmatch Arena!
Demon value Points is what I desire, and Spirit Crystals are also what I desire~
But to ensure victory, he had to use every means possible to boost his strength one more time for safety.
The conflict with the Chameleon Gang had given him a rough understanding of the Martial Arts standard in the Lawless Land.
Being at the Origin Realm Eighth Layer was enough to form a group and plunder others.
This meant that the strength tiers of these Human Race and Demon Race members in the Lawless Land were mostly within the Origin Realm Middle to Late Stage range.
His own Origin Realm Ninth Layer Realm was considered upper-middle tier.
However, those confident enough to participate in the Deathmatch Arena must be the elites of the Lawless Land!
Most likely, they would be Late Stage Origin Realm individuals who were quite confident in their own strength.
Although his current strength was formidable, he couldn't guarantee he could push through unimpeded.
Even though he could stop after gaining some profit, winning and then quitting.
But who could resist the temptation of doubling Spirit Crystals with a winning streak?
Since he was participating, he naturally wanted to earn more—a big haul!
And to achieve more consecutive wins, he needed stronger strength as a guarantee!
Li Xuanxiao began calculating the resources he currently possessed that could be used to improve his strength.
First were the Demon value Points. When he left Dayu, he had a total of 860,000 Demon value Points.
And after leaving Dayu, the wild Yao he had slain along the way, plus the previously exterminated Chameleon Gang,
His current Demon value Points had reached 1,520,000!
This was enough for him to upgrade either the Origin - Origin Tracing Martial Art or the Origin - Zen Sea Thunder Sound to the Perfection Realm.
Then there were the Spirit Crystals. He currently had over a million Spirit Crystals on hand.
According to the Staff Member from before, only about one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals were needed to purchase top-tier Origin Realm Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts.
With this haul, he could even replace all the Martial Arts he knew with Origin Realm ones!
Li Xuanxiao's heart surged, but then his face showed helplessness.
He could switch, but he didn't have enough Demon value Points...
Moreover, he needed to prepare for his promotion to the Qian Realm now.
He couldn't spend all his Spirit Crystals on Origin Realm grade Cultivation Techniques and Martial Arts!
After all, his main goal was still to wait for a Qian Realm Cultivation Technique and Martial Art.
After a brief consideration, Li Xuanxiao decided to temporarily replace just two top-tier Origin Realm Martial Arts for now.
Having finalized his plan internally, Li Xuanxiao silently opened the System Panel:
[Host: Li Xuanxiao]
[Realm: Origin Realm Ninth Layer]
[Cultivation Technique:
Origin - Origin Tracing Martial Art (Major Achievement), Mahayana Origin Scripture (Transcendent)]
[Martial Arts:
Origin - Zen Sea Thunder Sound (Major Achievement)
Mystic - Mirage Shadow Blade (Minor Achievement), Star Falling Shadow Chasing Blade (Transcendent), Universal Salvation (Transcendent), Star-Chasing Moon-Pursuing (Transcendent), Myriad Moon Shadows (Transcendent), Great Thousand Reflection (Transcendent), Stream-Severing Breath-Cutting Slash (Transcendent)]
[Demon value Points: 1520000]
After some thought, Li Xuanxiao still decided to prioritize upgrading his Cultivation Technique first.
With a thought, he invested the Demon value Points into the Origin - Origin Tracing Martial Art.
[Consumed 1,000,000 Demon value Points. Origin - Origin Tracing Martial Art has entered the Perfection Realm!]
[Remaining Demon value Points: 520000]
As a full one million Demon value Points was consumed, Li Xuanxiao's Realm once again ascended, reaching the Origin Realm Peak!
Both the condensation degree and reserve volume of his True Essence were enhanced.
Feeling the fuller sense of power within him, Li Xuanxiao smiled and headed straight for the exit.
However, after only a few steps, he felt himself being targeted by another group of people.
Li Xuanxiao's lips curved slightly. He finally understood the charm of the Lawless Land at this moment.
As long as you pretend to be a newbie, Demon value Points and Spirit Crystals will actively come knocking at your door~
...
By the time Li Xuanxiao returned to the surface from the Underground Black Market, the sky had already darkened.
A smile played on his lips. The two short-sighted plunder gangs had both been completely wiped out by his blade of justice!
He had done two great deeds for the Lawless Land again!
The spoils were over 200,000 Spirit Crystals and over 420,000 Demon value Points.
Li Xuanxiao was in high spirits and headed straight for the shop of that Staff Member from before.
If that person hadn't informed him about the Underground Black Market, he wouldn't have been able to acquire a million Spirit Crystals in such a short time.
When drinking water, one should not forget the well digger; he had to support the person who helped him.
Arriving at the familiar shop entrance, he found the Staff Member was just about to close up for the night.
Hearing footsteps at the door, the Staff Member said without turning around, "Your Excellency, please come back tomorrow. My humble shop is closing."
Li Xuanxiao said with a smile, "Are you sure you're closing? I was planning to buy two Origin Realm Martial Arts."
The Staff Member turned around in surprise. After looking at Li Xuanxiao, his face showed a slight astonishment, as if he found Li Xuanxiao somewhat familiar.
It was that customer from the daytime!
He immediately broke into a smile, "Your Excellency has returned?"
Li Xuanxiao nodded. As his Storage Ring flickered, two large cloth bags appeared on the table.
The sound of Spirit Crystals colliding came from within the bags. It was somewhat muffled, but one could feel the weight they carried.
The Staff Member raised an eyebrow in surprise. This customer had been asking him what Spirit Crystals were during the day.
And now he was bringing two large bags of Spirit Crystals to purchase Origin Realm Martial Arts?
Only a few hours had passed?
The Staff Member took a deep look at Li Xuanxiao, and his assessment of him suddenly rose sharply in his mind.
Anyone who could acquire such a large amount of Spirit Crystals so quickly in the Lawless Land was no simple character!
"Two bags, one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals per bag. I need two Origin Realm Martial Arts. One saber technique, focusing on single-target attacks, and one movement technique, focusing on evasion and maneuvering."
Li Xuanxiao stated his needs, which were the result of his careful consideration.
The goal was to replace the Mystic Realm grade Mystic - Mirage Shadow Blade and Mystic - Myriad Moon Shadows.
Since it was a one-on-one deathmatch, group attack Martial Arts were naturally not a priority.
Mystic - Myriad Moon Shadows, compared to maneuvering and evasion, focused more on releasing Clones to confuse the opponent.
In a single duel like on the arena stage, the effect it could produce was limited.
Furthermore, as a Mystic Realm Martial Art, it was already failing to keep up with the current combat intensity.
From the process of fighting the Chameleon Gang,
Li Xuanxiao discovered that the Clones he manifested could not play too significant a role.
Facing the attacks of Origin Realm level experts, they were truly as fragile as paper.
It was time for a change.
The Staff Member nodded, his fingers hooked, and faint True Essence swirled around his fingertips.
Among the several bookshelves in the shop, two books popped out and flew onto the table.
Li Xuanxiao looked closely.
"Immortal Vortex Saber Art"
"Evading leaves Movement Technique"
"Your Excellency, these two Martial Arts are the top-tier Origin Realm Martial Arts that best fit your requirements."
"Immortal Vortex Saber Art, when executed, the saber light resembles a celestial waterfall pouring down, and the saber shadows are like a graceful celestial boat. As the saber light flows, it devours everything like a vortex."
"Evading leaves Movement Technique, as its name suggests, when executed, the figure flickers in and out of existence, extremely Xuan, making it difficult for the enemy's numerous attacks to touch your body."
"Very good!"
Pushing the two large bags of Spirit Crystals towards the Staff Member, Li Xuanxiao scratched his head, seemingly remembering something.
He asked again, "Do you sell Origin Realm Divine Weapons here?"
The Staff Member nodded, "Of course!"
Li Xuanxiao, displaying his wealth, declared, "Bring me a top-tier Origin Realm good saber!"
"Coming right up!"
A big customer, a big customer... The Staff Member was very happy; he would get a commission from this sale!
Walking to a wall, he gently pressed a slightly protruding spot.
A seam appeared in the middle of the wall, and immediately two doors opened slowly inward.
Li Xuanxiao glanced inside, and the scene within was perfectly clear.
Nearly a hundred blades were placed on wooden racks, neatly arranged for selection.
"Your Excellency, these are all Origin Realm blades, but if you are looking for a top-tier good saber, there is only this one."
The Staff Member solemnly took down a long saber and respectfully handed it to Li Xuanxiao.
"Its name is—Crane Mist!"
"The price is also one hundred thousand Spirit Crystals!"
Li Xuanxiao silently took it and observed it carefully.
The blade of Crane Mist resembled a vast sky, with fine textures outlining the boundless mountains and rivers. The hilt presented a warm silver-gray color.
Li Xuanxiao praised inwardly; it was clearly a tier above the Mystic Realm's Jingting Saber!
"This one it is!"