Chapter 458: Chapter 228: Farewell, Old Beast Monarch! (Part 2)
Actually, he always knew that although Tang Ruobing seemed pure and aloof on the surface, she was quite full of quirky thoughts internally. Underneath her cold and stunning exterior, her little mind was always pondering all sorts of strange things, sometimes even he didn’t know what Tang Ruobing was thinking about.
And such a Tang Ruobing had a particular allure to Ye Mingqiu, a charm beyond words, it simply attracted him deeply.
"...."
Young Master Lu watched the two exchange glances, even holding hands, feeling a bit uncomfortable inside. He tilted his head back and sighed before saying, "If there’s no issue, I’ll take you both inside. The Beast King’s battle is about to start; I’m quite looking forward to it."
"Hmm, I’m looking forward to it too."
Ye Mingqiu followed him in, eyes filled with a touch of eagerness. He knew a king from the Beast Race, whose power was formidable, yet constrained by the world’s ceiling, unable to break through further.
If it were him...
This matter would be anything but simple!
"By the way, what’s the Beast King’s name? Do you know?" Ye Mingqiu asked.
"No, he was captured, has no name, the code name is just Beast King. Are you interested in him too?" Young Master Lu asked with a radiant smile, almost as if finding a like-minded companion. This feeling pleased him.
"Hmm, I used to have a friend who was also a Beast King, so I’m curious if he might be related to my friend." Ye Mingqiu replied.
"Oh, I see."
Young Master Lu nodded slightly.
If that Beast King was Ye Mingqiu’s friend, it would be quite a good thing for him. Having a beloved powerhouse recognized, wanting to support a battle that could gain the top ranks on the Celestial Ladder, and possibly pulling in the goodwill between him and the Beast King all at once.
This was incredibly profitable for him!
"Let’s go, I’ll take you to the arena. The resources I have are few, just some open-air spots. I hope you won’t mind." Young Master Lu said apologetically.
"No problem."
"It doesn’t matter."
...
Soon, the trio with gas masks arrived in the arena, in such a heated environment, Ye Mingqiu and Tang Ruobing did not intentionally hide their own aura, intermittently releasing a terrifying presence, attracting the eye of countless passersby.
Ye Mingqiu’s aura was like a dormant blood beast, full of murderous intent all over, the naturally emitted aura was incredibly profound. Even without direct perception, one could roughly feel that his basic attributes were overwhelmingly strong, just standing there like a towering mountain.
Whereas Tang Ruobing was like the Abyss, with her aura horrifying as a deep pit, as if just looking would make one fall into it, completely unlike a normal Tier One Spiritualist.
Finally, with the contrast of the two, Young Master Lu’s relatively decent Tier One strength now seemed like that of a little follower.
’These two, their aura is absurdly strong, stronger than many Tier Two level individuals I’ve seen.’
Young Master Lu walked ahead, actively finding seats for the two to sit down, casually throwing away things placed on the seats, without the slightest hesitation.
After finishing, he continued to say, "Items placed in such spots need not be cared about; I’m familiar with the arena’s big shots, and have memorized their fixed locations. Impressive figures won’t come to such rear places, and I’m unfamiliar with that item, likely occupying randomly."
"Hmm."
Ye Mingqiu responded casually, not caring much about such things, feeling that Young Master Lu’s logic of action should be correct, and beyond that reason also involved elements of probing and self-labeling.
In the arena, due to their extraordinary aura, many were looking at them keenly, capitalizing on this chance to show strength could likely reduce many troubles.
In the Dark World, what’s never lacking are bluffers and proactive testers, and combat in the dark tends to be more ruthless than under the light.
The three sat down, the arena’s atmosphere gradually becoming heated, during which someone approached to look at them, with a very fierce gaze, seeming like one claiming seats.
But there’s no rules for claiming seats in the arena, strength is the highest priority, weaklings don’t have the right, only those strong do.
Coincidentally, Ye Mingqiu’s aura was strong, overpowering enough that the opponent didn’t dare to speak further, thus no issue arose.
"These are the rules of the Dark World."
Young Master Lu watched the departing person, his face gradually revealing a beaming smile, he continued to say, "Here, competition is more overt than outside, strong ones enjoy privileges without reason, the weak silently accept."
"In general situations, if strength positioning is relatively clear, no conflicts happen, since there’s an accepted standard, the weaker yielding to the stronger, stronger yielding to stronger, it’s clear-cut."
"Hmm."
"He’s here! That Beast King!"
...
Accompanied by the clanging sound of moving steel, as if countless chains fell to the ground, dragging resonantly, a tall and mighty figure emerged from one side of the arena, familiar face unfurled before Ye Mingqiu.
Four chains restrained his limbs, dragging forward, his armor stained with still fresh blood, seemingly fresh from a battle not long ago.
His gaze was deep and resolute, like tempered steel from countless beatings, indestructible.
"Dang!"
The ancient Great Sword descended fiercely, crashing into the heart of the arena, sword reflecting the face of the Old Beast Monarch, eyes seemingly ablaze with raging fire.
He picked up the Great Sword and wiped it with his hand, there’s no doubt, his Great Sword had been poorly maintained, even treated rather roughly, unacceptable to him.
The Old Beast Monarch could feel, during this period of combat, his old treasure swiftly losing lifespan, intense battles without maintenance were lethal for a weapon.
"Bang!"
Young Master Lu hammered a chair, eyes burning fiercely, cursing, "These beasts, can’t harm the person, targeted the weapon instead, besides, look at him, should’ve gone through battles, God knows what’s hidden behind."
"Seems your energy isn’t strong enough."
Ye Mingqiu said calmly.
Though his tone was calm, his aura was unstable, crimson Blood Qi naturally erupted, making the air heavy with terror, seemingly shackling all around within invisible chains.
The Old Beast Monarch had blessed him, sharing his treasury with Ye Mingqiu, from which he gained the Crown of the Beast King and Flame Dragon Inverse Scale Armor, and Riddle Gauze too came from the Old Beast Monarch’s treasure trove, with skills taught likewise by the Old Beast Monarch.
At this moment, how could he sit idle?
Ye Mingqiu turned his head, asked, "The strongest in the arena, what’s their strength?"
"Tier Three."
"Are there any Legendary Levels?"
"Probably not."
"Oh."
Ye Mingqiu turned back, resumed watching the figure within the arena, he must ensure himself whether he had the ability to overturn the table at any moment.
Divinity Powerhouses can’t cross two tiers battling, that foundation lies on opponents being Legendary Level, if only they’re Hero Level, with Ye Mingqiu’s God Traits countering, it’s likely to be easily won.
However...
Using the Lord of Light and Shadow Title would mean having to kill and silence, given its immense implications involved, if discovered by others, things wouldn’t stay simple.
If not employing Lord of Light and Shadow, surpassing two tiers struggling against Hero Level becomes tricky, while unsure of opponent’s specific Level, encountering Tier Three Level 1 would be fortunate, if facing Tier Three Level 9, that’d be extremely troublesome.
"Phew~"
Ye Mingqiu sighed, opened private messages.
Divine Monarch: Are you there?
Other Shore: What do you want?
Divine Monarch: Lend me a hand.
Other Shore: Oh? What do you need~
Divine Monarch: Previously beat Qing Yu for you, time for a return gift?
Other Shore: Fine.
Divine Monarch: Help me get someone out.
Other Shore: No problem.
