Aryan or Priya found hidden place
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While Aryan was laughing to himself, Vikas said, "Aryan, you've really crossed the line this time. Don't think that just because you escaped this time, you'll be able to escape next time as well. This time, we will win the treasure."
Aryan smiled and replied, "The treasure is right in front of you. Go ahead and take it if you have the ability. Only those with outstanding talent can obtain the treasures here. Whoever performs better will receive better resources."
Hearing this, Vikas glared at Aryan before suddenly laughing.
"Aryan, you're the one saying this? You can't even cultivate, so talking about talent is ridiculous."
Aryan wasn't angered and calmly replied, "Whether I can cultivate or not doesn't matter. There are many people in my team who can achieve better results than you. Why would I need to act personally?"
Vikas's expression darkened. Grinding his teeth, he said, "Aryan, if you have any courage, make a bet with me. If you don't dare, then you're not a man."
Aryan looked at him as if he were an i***t.
"Are you stupid? Why would I do something foolish just because you want me to?"
Vikas sneered.
"What? Scared? You're not even a real man. What's the point of having such a beautiful woman by your side?"
Priya's face immediately turned red. She drew her sword once again and was about to attack when she noticed that the young master of the Dubey Family had stepped forward and stood between her and Vikas.
The Dubey Family's young master said, "Miss Priya, you shouldn't interfere. This is a matter between men. Can your Aryan not even tolerate a little teasing? If he lacks strength, that's one thing, but he's still a young master. Shouldn't he show some dignity? Will you attack everyone who insults him and keep him hidden behind your back forever?"
Hearing these words, everyone looked at Aryan mockingly.
Priya replied coldly, "What's the difference between me and Aryan? Whether I attack or he attacks, you'll still be the one losing."
The Dubey Family's young master smiled.
"Miss Priya, you should be careful with your words. Don't you think you're a little too concerned about Aryan? Just look at him—he can't even cultivate."
Priya turned toward Aryan, and tears appeared in her eyes.
Aryan was completely confused. Nothing had happened that should have made Priya this upset.
In reality, Priya was thinking that she couldn't bear seeing the man she loved being humiliated like this. She wanted to kill every one of them. However, Aryan had no idea what was going on.
Still, Aryan gently said, "Priya, you don't need to pay attention to these people's words. Don't you know me? Do you really need to listen to what they say?"
Hearing this, Priya calmed down slightly. Then she looked at Vikas and said coldly,
"Don't stand in my way again. Today you've only spoken a few words, but if there's a next time, I will personally cut off your head."
Vikas was stunned.
He could tell without a doubt that Priya wasn't joking. There wasn't even one percent hesitation in her words. She genuinely intended to kill him.
It seemed that this girl had become completely obsessed with Aryan.
Vikas couldn't understand it. He had no idea what was so special about Aryan that such a beautiful woman would fall for him so deeply. The thought alone filled him with jealousy and anger.
Suddenly, Vikas thought of something and said,
"Priya, if you want me to stop mocking him, tell him to accept my challenge. As a man, he should at least have some pride. If you keep protecting him every time, we'll continue mocking him. You might stop us today and tomorrow, but what happens in the future? What if one day you get married and leave? Then he'll be all alone."
Priya's face immediately darkened.
She shouted angrily, "How dare you! Why would he marry someone else?!"
The moment those words left her mouth, she realized she had said something wrong.
Looking toward Aryan, she found him staring at her strangely.
Her face instantly turned crimson.
Even so, she stood in front of him and said, "That's none of your business. If you're not willing to stop, then get lost."
Vikas ignored her and looked directly at Aryan.
"How long are you going to hide behind her? I challenge you. If you have any courage, accept the bet."
Aryan looked at him, then at Priya.
"Do you want me to accept the bet and win?"
Priya blinked in confusion. Then she seemed to realize something.
"Are you ready now?" she asked quietly.
Aryan nodded.
"It doesn't really matter. As I've said before, hiding my strength is only a formality. What's the difference if a few people find out? Besides, these people aren't qualified enough to see my true abilities anyway."
He whispered those words into Priya's ear.
Priya nodded.
"Alright."
She stepped behind Aryan.
Aryan then looked at Vikas.
"What kind of bet do you want?"
Vikas was overjoyed. He believed Aryan had finally fallen into his trap and was accepting the challenge out of pride.
"If you reach the highest platform, I, Vikas, will strip naked and run around the entire city of Devagiri."
Aryan shrugged.
"Fine."
Then he added,
"If I lose, I'll give you a sword."
Vikas was stunned.
"A sword? Do you think I lack swords?"
Aryan replied calmly,
"I'm talking about a sword at the Nascent Soul Realm."
The moment those words were spoken, Vikas nearly lost his balance.
"W-What did you just say?"
"I said I'll give you a Nascent Soul Realm sword."
Everyone present stared at Aryan with wide eyes.
Vikas asked in disbelief,
"How can I trust that you even possess such a sword?"
Aryan casually waved his hand.
A Nascent Soul Realm sword instantly appeared in his grasp.
The crowd was dumbfounded.
Vikas stared in shock.
"You... you have a storage ring? How is that possible? How can your family possess a storage ring? Those are treasures owned only by major powers!"
Aryan glanced at the ring.
"Oh, this ring? My mother gave it to me."
Vikas snorted.
"Do I look like an i***t? You expect me to believe that?"
Aryan rolled his eyes.
"Stop wasting time and state the terms."
Vikas finally agreed.
The bet was established.
Without further delay, Vikas walked toward the puppet trial.
Stepping onto the first platform, he easily defeated the first puppet. After all, he was already in the Golden Core Realm.
Soon he defeated the second puppet as well.
Then he reached the third platform, where he had to fight three puppets simultaneously. This time he encountered some difficulty, but he still emerged victorious.
On the fourth platform, he faced four puppets and managed to defeat them as well, though he suffered a few injuries.
Then he climbed to the fifth platform and battled five puppets.
This fight left him heavily wounded and breathing heavily.
However, his determination to climb higher remained unchanged.
Finally, he advanced to the sixth platform.
The moment he stepped forward, six puppets appeared before him.
Vikas unleashed his full strength.
He continuously threw powerful punches, desperately battling the puppets.
Everyone watching was astonished.
They could clearly see that Vikas was fighting recklessly and had already sustained serious injuries. It was obvious that he couldn't continue for much longer.
Yet he refused to give up.
One young man commented,
"It looks like Vikas really wants that sword."
Another said,
"I don't know what Aryan plans to do. He can't even cultivate."
A third person sneered,
"I heard he's a useless waste. It wouldn't matter even if he died."
The second man immediately whispered nervously,
"Keep your voice down, or you might end up dead yourself. That girl is completely protective of him."
The first speaker immediately broke into a cold sweat and fell silent.
Meanwhile, on the other side, Vikas continued his desperate battle...
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