Chaotic Sword God Chapter 342: The Departure of Ming Dong

Separating from the crowd, Jian Chen finally managed to get away from the multitude and return to the very first inn he had rested in.

Within the tavern, countless of men were chatting while eating their meals. The topics in every single group revolved around the number one ranker in the Gathering of the Mercenaries, Jian Chen.

“Who would have thought that Jian Chen would seize the first place spot? I’ve heard he only has a strength around the First or Second Cycle Earth Saint Master level. For him to beat Zaar Ere, a Sixth Cycle Earth Saint Master with a Radiant Saint Force, it’s almost inconceivable.” A middle aged man with a refined look and a well educated manner spoke. With a single look, the man could be taken to be a scholar.

“That’s right, I didn’t expect to see Jian Chen defeat Zaar Ere, it cost me 3000 purple coins! If I had known earlier, then I would have bet on Jian Chen.” Another doughty looking man poured a cup of wine into his mouth with an indignant face from the memory of him losing 3000 purple coins.

“Haha, young man, you’ve only lost 3000 purple coins, so what? Compared to those who have gambled away millions of purple coins, your loss is nothing but a drop in the ocean.” The scholar laughed.

The four other mercenaries sitting at the table had one of the men give a long sigh, “Ai, a Heaven Tier Battle Skill. Even if I were to live out my entire life now, I would not be able to find one myself. For Jian Chen to be able to obtain one so easily, I am envious of him.”

“Big brother, we were just born in the wrong time. Otherwise, we would have been able to participate in the Gathering of the Mercenaries as well.”

“You wish! Do you think first place is that easy to obtain? Did you not see those that were far stronger than us participate and be eliminated before they could enter the top ten? Even if we were participants, it would be a miracle for us to enter the top hundred.”

“That’s right, we aren’t all that strong, so it’s best not to think about these things. The Tian Yuan Continent is quite large

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