Chapter 607 - 603: War God Arena

Chapter 607: Chapter 603: War God Arena

"Just what?"

Hong Yu asked.

Little One blinked and beckoned to Hong Yu with his finger.

Seeing Little One’s sleazy expression, Hong Yu instantly understood. He said in exasperation, "Fine. After this is done, I’ll take you to a brothel. Happy now?"

"Hehe, I want to see a striptease! A-And I want to see the girls bathing..."

Little One clamored.

A dark cloud formed over Hong Yu’s head. "..."

After Hong Yu nodded and agreed to his inappropriate requests, Little One finally adopted a serious expression. "Actually, the method to resolve the Dao Heart Demon Curse isn’t complicated, but the required ingredients are a bit troublesome. I’ll make a list for you. Have them prepare everything on it, and then you can use the Five Elements Inversion Array to strip the Dao Heart Demon Curse from his body!"

"Alright, give me the list."

Hong Yu nodded.

Little One promptly produced a detailed list. Hong Yu couldn’t help but feel his heart skip a beat as he looked at it.

’Isn’t every single item on this list an incredibly precious material?’

He said, somewhat frustrated, "If I show this to them, aren’t they going to think I’m a scam artist?"

Little One was displeased. "If they don’t believe the list created by me, the Tower God, then just tell them to get lost. If it weren’t for the striptease... ah, no, if it weren’t for researching the art of the human form, this Tower God wouldn’t have been willing to hand this list over!"

"..."

Hong Yu felt helpless. He could only withdraw from the tower’s inner space and, steeling himself, inform Madam Xishang of the items on the list.

"Alright, I’ll go prepare them right away!"

To his surprise, Madam Xishang showed no displeasure. In fact, after Hong Yu mentioned the ’Dao Heart Demon Curse’, a strange light glinted in her eyes. "However, a few of these items are quite rare. I’m afraid it will take three days to gather all of them!"

"Then I will come back in three days."

Hong Yu said.

Madam Xishang nodded and left excitedly, clearly on her way to instruct her subordinates to prepare the curse-breaking materials.

As for Hong Yu, he was led to a bedroom by Xishang Ling.

As they were about to part, Hong Yu asked, "By the way, Young Master Ling, there’s something I need your help with."

"Boss, you’re being too formal! Just ask whatever you need!" Xishang Ling said, patting his chest.

Hong Yu rubbed his nose and said, "I know the South Mountain Gathering Festival is approaching. I’d like you to help me find out if there’s any news about a Ten Thousand Year-old Polygonum multiflorum or a Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit."

"Huh?"

Xishang Ling was taken aback.

Hong Yu asked, surprised, "What is it? Do you know where to find them?"

Xishang Ling said, "I’ve never even heard of something like a Ten Thousand Year-old Polygonum multiflorum. Generally, Spirit Medicines over ten thousand years old probably only grow in the core regions. As for the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit, I do know something about that. One was auctioned off at the last South Mountain Gathering Festival. I think it was bought by someone from the Lion Tribe."

"The Lion Tribe?"

"Yes. Someone from the Lion Tribe bought it, but I haven’t heard of them using it. They probably just stored it away as a Treasure. How about this? I’ll take some men to the Lion Tribe tomorrow to ask about it. If possible, I’ll help you buy it!" Xishang Ling offered.

Hong Yu hesitated for a moment, then said, "Alright, I’ll have to trouble you then!"

"You’re my boss, what’s there to be formal about!"

Xishang Ling waved his hand. "You get some rest. I’ll come find you tomorrow."

After Xishang Ling left, Hong Yu felt like happiness had come a bit too quickly. He didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. ’To think I’d find a lead on the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit so easily. I hope Xishang Ling can actually buy it from the Lion Tribe!’

「The night passed without a word.」

Hong Yu slept very soundly that night, only slowly waking up around noon.

When he stepped out of his room, he saw Xishang Ling waiting for him, but his expression wasn’t good.

Hong Yu’s heart sank.

Xishang Ling saw Hong Yu too. With a troubled look, he said, "Boss, I got news about the Lion Tribe’s Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit."

"What is it? Did they already use it?"

Hong Yu had already prepared for the worst.

Xishang Ling shook his head. "They didn’t consume it. However, the Lion Tribe sent the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit, along with a few other Supreme Treasures, to the War God Arena as a prize for the Hundred Victory War God."

"Hundred Victory War God?"

"Mhm!"

Xishang Ling explained, "The War God Arena is a major feature of South Mountain. Although the Four Great Tribes all have a stake in it, the Lion Tribe are the ones truly in charge. It’s also their most profitable business. To attract more participants, the Lion Tribe set up a prize pool. Every year, they contribute a batch of Treasures to it. Only someone who achieves one hundred consecutive victories can earn the title of Hundred Victory War God and claim the prizes from the pool."

"Are you sure the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit hasn’t been won by anyone yet?"

Xishang Ling shook his head. "Definitely not. A Hundred Victory War God hasn’t appeared in the War God Arena for decades!"

"That’s good!"

Hong Yu breathed a sigh of relief.

’As long as the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit hasn’t been taken, that’s all that matters. As for this War God Arena and Hundred Victory War God... I’ll just have to give it a try myself. I’ll see if I can become this so-called Hundred Victory War God and snatch the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit from the prize pool.’

After calling for Zhao Hu and his sister, Hong Yu’s group headed straight for the War God Arena.

He had previously heard about the War God Arena from Zhao Hu, but he had run into Xishang Ling at the Four Kings Hall, which delayed him by a day.

He had thought he wouldn’t need to go to the War God Arena after all.

But life is unpredictable. After going in a circle, he still ended up here.

Hong Yu stood outside the massive War God Arena, gazing at the magnificent structure with a sigh.

"KILL!"

"Ma Xiao, you’re the strongest! Go on, kill him!"

"Rip off his arm! Break his legs! Tear out his guts...!"

The earth-shattering roars were filled with clamor and brutality.

Hong Yu felt his eardrums buzzing.

"This is the War God Arena—the most exciting, most profitable, and also the most dangerous place around," Xishang Ling explained. "There’s a fight going on inside. Judging by the name, it sounds like the Ten-Time Champion, Ma Xiao, is brutally crushing his opponent!"

"Ten-Time Champion?"

"It means you’ve won ten consecutive matches, which earns you the title of Ten-Time Champion. Hehe, don’t underestimate a Ten-Time Champion. Anyone who wins ten in a row gets a prize of up to a million Soul Stones!" Xishang Ling said with a chuckle.

Hong Yu asked in surprise, "A million Soul Stones for just ten wins? Then how much is the reward for a Hundred Victory War God?"

"The prize pool for the Hundred Victory War God has been accumulating for decades since no one has won it. It’s estimated that the Treasures inside are worth at least several billion Soul Stones!"

Even Xishang Ling’s eyes couldn’t help but light up.

"Oh?"

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes.

’For the first time, aside from the Cyan Lotus Earth Heart Fruit, I’m actually a little interested in this Hundred Victory War God title.’

The War God Arena’s Dueling Area and Audience Seats were separate, so Hong Yu parted ways with Xishang Ling and the others and walked into the Dueling Area by himself.

As soon as he entered, he was met with the sight of one ferocious expert after another, each of them exuding a powerful aura and brimming with killing intent.

They were clearly all Godslayers who had taken many lives.

Hong Yu’s unfamiliar face attracted a lot of attention, but after seeing his slender frame, they all revealed a hint of disdain.

"Get out of the way, you blind fool!"

As he was walking, a cold shout suddenly came from ahead.

Hong Yu looked up to see a burly, bloodstained man. He was covered in thick fur, apparently a member of an ape-like War Race. Standing a full three meters tall, his body was packed with muscles like blocks of lead, radiating explosive power.

At that moment, this expert was staring viciously at Hong Yu, his sharp Tusks dripping with saliva. "What are you looking at? Believe it or not, I’ll rip your guts out!"

"Tsk tsk, Ape Dali is bullying a newcomer again."

"That’s just how he is. Every time a new person shows up, he has to go and assert his dominance."

"This newbie looks so soft and delicate. He’s probably screwed."

This Ape Dali was clearly a familiar face; many people present knew him.

"My apologies, I didn’t see you."

Hong Yu replied with a faint smile, wanting to leave without causing trouble.

The ape-like expert grew furious. "Fuck, you dare ignore me?"

He raised his hand to strike, but just as a cold glint flashed in Hong Yu’s eyes and he was about to counterattack, a sharp voice barked from the side, "Both of you, stop! This is the rest area. If you want to fight, take it to the Battlefield!"

"Huh? The Steward is here!"

"Hehe, the kid’s lucky. If the Steward hadn’t shown up in time, Ape Dali would have definitely beaten him to death."

The crowd began to murmur.

Ape Dali was clearly wary of the Steward. He shot Hong Yu a vicious glare. "Kid, you better pray you don’t run into me, or I’ll tear you to shreds!"

"I’ll be waiting."

Hong Yu narrowed his eyes.

The Steward walked over. He was a man covered in scars. Looking at Hong Yu, he asked, "Are you new?"

"Yes."

"Come with me."

Under the Steward’s guidance, Hong Yu received an exclusive nameplate engraved with the name Beichen. The Steward said, "You can challenge others up to ten times a day, but there’s no limit to how many times you can be challenged. You just registered today. Do you want to participate in a duel immediately or wait until tomorrow?"

"Let’s start right away."

Hong Yu said.

"Alright."

The Steward nodded, then glanced at the ranking board. "There’s a match coming up right now. Want to join?"

"By the way, is there a place to place bets here?" Hong Yu asked, looking around.

"You can place them right here with me."

The Steward nodded. "You can bet on anyone except yourself."

"Haha, then I’ll bet on my opponent to lose!"

As he spoke, Hong Yu took out the only one thousand Soul Stones he had left.

The Steward gave Hong Yu a surprised look. "You’re that confident? You’re so sure you’ll win without even knowing who your opponent is?"

"I’ve always been lucky."

Hong Yu said noncommittally.

The Steward shrugged. "No problem. One thousand Soul Stones it is. Your opponent is... hmm, you’ve actually just met him. It’s that Ape Dali. He’s a Triple Crown Champion, so his strength is nothing to scoff at. If you beat him, you’ll get a threefold return on your bet. And let me remind you, that Ape Dali is not weak!"

"Haha, so it’s that big idiot? I was just holding back my anger. Looks like I’ll get to properly stretch my limbs in a bit!"

Hong Yu laughed and headed toward the fighting area.

Staring at Hong Yu’s departing figure, the Steward narrowed his eyes...

’Can he really win?’

[Author’s Note: There will be a huge, unprecedented Chapter release on December 4th! ♡]