Douluo: AFK to Become a God

After a week, the time had come for another exhilarating battle at the Soto Great Soul Arena.

"Mr. Chu, congratulations! The odds for this fight were 1:1.8. You placed a bet of 100,000 Gold Soul Coins, and with the payout, you will receive 180,000 Gold Soul Coins. After a 5% commission, your winnings amount to 171,000 Gold Soul Coins!"

The staff member at the counter handed over a stack of cards, each worth 10,000 Gold Soul Coins, and several bundles of Gold Soul Coins wrapped in cowhide paper. The staff's eyes gleamed with admiration as they handed the winnings over to Chu Chengzhou.

They were envious for two reasons: first, that Chu Chengzhou, despite his young age, had the financial means to wager such a large amount, indicating a wealthy background. Second, the sheer size of his win. By placing 100,000 Gold Soul Coins on the bet, he had not only recovered his original stake but also earned a profit of 71,000 Gold Soul Coins.

This was the allure of betting at the Great Soul Arena. No matter whether the bettors won or lost, the arena always profited through its 5% commission.

Chu Chengzhou, after receiving his winnings, smiled with satisfaction. As he had anticipated, as long as he maintained a winning streak with reasonable odds, the Soto Great Soul Arena was effectively his personal ATM.

However, there was a small regret: while victories in 1v1 Soul Duels were counted towards his overall record, victories in 2v2 duels did not add to his 1v1 record. Despite having a 7-win streak in 1v1 duels, his 2v2 record with Ma Hongjun was still only 3-0, meaning he wasn't yet eligible to participate in the 2v2 matches at the main Soul Arena.

Had he been able to participate in 2v2 duels at the main arena, his winnings could have been even greater. If he had been able to wager and win, his total earnings by the end of his time at the Soto Great Soul Arena could easily exceed 200,000 Gold Soul Coins.

While Chu Chengzhou had emerged as the biggest winner, the second-biggest winner was none other than Flanders. He had placed a large bet of 20,000 Gold Soul Coins, and with the odds of 1:1.8, he had received a payout of 36,000 Gold Soul Coins, netting a profit of 14,200 Gold Soul Coins, which was more than the combined total of Zhao Wuji, Xiao Wu, and the others.

Despite their varying amounts of winnings, the group from Shrek Academy was in high spirits.

Time passed quickly, and before long, a week had passed.

It was still early morning when Chu Chengzhou began his daily meditation practice in the dormitory. Suddenly, a surge of intense soul power emanated from his body, only to subside shortly afterward.

"Finally, I've reached level 30!"

Feeling the surge of soul power within him, Chu Chengzhou couldn't help but feel immense joy. Reaching level 30 meant he could now add a third soul ring, advancing to a Soul Master of the third ring, or Soul Sect.

What made him even more excited was that once he reached the third ring, his soul power growth would significantly increase, making his already impressive growth rate even faster. This was even more thrilling than his recent earnings at the Great Soul Arena.

Indeed, a week ago, after his first round of betting at the Soto Great Soul Arena, he had less than 200,000 Gold Soul Coins in his pocket. But now, after a week, his total had surpassed 2 million Gold Soul Coins.

It wasn't just his own strength that he was betting on; he had also placed bets on Xiao Wu, whose combat abilities were comparable to that of a powerful third-ring Soul Master. However, the bettors at the Great Soul Arena weren't fools, and despite Chu Chengzhou and Xiao Wu's winning streaks, the odds had already begun to drop significantly.

Although a few stubborn bettors still didn't believe in the trend, they were a rare minority. Chu Chengzhou knew that once he advanced to the third-ring Soul Master rank, he would once again be able to rake in the winnings at the Great Soul Arena. After all, a newly promoted third-ring Soul Master would not be able to defeat higher-level Soul Masters, which would cause the odds to rise again.

However, it would be some time before he could return to the Great Soul Arena. To participate in Soul Duels, a Soul Master's level had to be verified. Most third-ring Soul Masters reached level 31, and if he suddenly reached level 32 or 33, it would raise suspicions about his abilities.

Not continuing with his meditation, Chu Chengzhou left the dormitory and went to find Flanders.