Jiang Chuan is off the field.
The female host delivered the closing remarks, "Today's competition has come to an end. I would like to sincerely thank all the viewers once again, and welcome everyone to watch tomorrow's intermediate-level match at the same time!"
Unlike usual, there was no enthusiastic applause or cheers from the audience today; the scene was deathly silent.
The female host looked up with a puzzled expression. The audience was still there, but they seemed to be in a daze. However, the next second, the people in the audience seemed to come alive again.
A cacophony of chatter erupted from all directions, and the people seemed to grow more and more excited as they spoke!
"Starting with that little girl, today's competition has been truly unpredictable!"
"I have to say, this is the first time I've ever seen something this powerful! It cracked the metal on a metal-type ability user's body!"
"How could Jiang Chuanmeng be any better? He knocked the opponent unconscious with a single move!"
Speaking of Jiang Chuan, a girl next to him immediately chimed in, "And that superpower of his is the first time I've ever seen it! It looks incredibly powerful. I never expected to find someone as handsome and skilled in combat as him in the arena!"
"Wipe your drool."
"And that Chen Jin, he's not bad either. I wonder who's better, him or Lin Xi?"
The man, who had been silent until now, couldn't help but start analyzing the topic. "Judging from the two matches, Lin Xi's opponent was clearly much stronger than Chen Jin's. However, Lin Xi seemed to be doing quite well. But given the difference in skill levels, it's hard to guess. In my opinion, though, Lin Xi is slightly stronger!"
Hearing this, the girls in the front rows turned around and glared at him. "You're talking nonsense! Chen Jin is just a bit more capable!"
The man casually looked away. "I don't bother talking to people who are ignorant."
The audience was in an uproar, and some extremists even started fighting over who was stronger. Venue staff immediately appeared and stopped the fight.
As the female host left the stage, one of her assistants came over and took the microphone. She couldn't help but ask, "What exactly happened today?"
The assistant said, "Xiaoyu, didn't you see? There are three new people who have joined this time, and they are very strong."
"These spectators are really something. When is our arena without strong competitors? They're making a fuss over nothing!" Xiaoyu sat down at the dressing table and began to remove her makeup.
The assistant fiddled with something in the back for a while, then opened the video of the competition and handed it to Xiaoyu, saying, "Look."
"I already know the result." She wasn't too concerned at first, and continued removing her eye makeup in front of the mirror. "This level is just so-so."
"Didn't I report the results to you? You should carefully consider the process."
Xiaoyu only started watching intently after Lin Xi successfully flanked and ambushed her from behind.
Seeing her increasingly serious expression, the assistant smiled and asked, "How's this level?"
The little fish did not answer.
The assistant noticed that something was wrong with her expression and quickly came over, "What's wrong?"
Xiaoyu looked up at her, then moved her fingers and, after a few operations, brought up all three people's front-facing photos. She pointed to the badges on their chests and said, "Look."
The assistant quickly zoomed in on the screen, "This is..."
Upon seeing the badges on their chests, the assistant asked in disbelief, "Should you tell Lord Yin?"
Xiaoyu shook her head, having completely calmed down. "No need, he probably already knows. Don't tell anyone about this yet."
Venue settlement area.
"Congratulations on your victory! Each of you will receive two thousand Cloud Pearls." After saying this, the staff member looked at them with a smile.
The atmosphere became awkward for a moment.
"Why is he looking at us?" Lin Xi couldn't help but turn her head and ask Chen Jin.
"Please show your prepaid cards," the staff member reminded again.
The three of them were stunned again.
What is that?
"It's used to store cloud beads."
Chen Jin said, "Don't bother storing it, just give it to us directly."
The staff member suddenly laughed, "I understand, are you all new here? Cloud Pearls are virtual currency, please move to the window next door to apply for a gift card."
Lin Xi muttered to herself, "I thought these gift cards were one of those scams that tricked people into buying services."
"Me too." Chen Jin said awkwardly.
After a night of running around, the monthly rent was 1,500 Cloud Pearls, and each meal cost 15 Cloud Pearls. All told, they had enough Cloud Pearls to live off for about two months.
It is 4 a.m. now.
"Let's get this done within two months as quickly as possible. We shouldn't go to that Colosseum anymore."
Upon hearing Lin Xi's words, Chen Jin immediately agreed, "I thought zombies were scary enough, but now I feel that the people who organized this arena are even more terrifying. Just how bored must they be to think of using human lives as entertainment?"
Thump thump thump—
"Is it the landlord coming at this time? What's he doing here so early?" Chen Jin asked, opening the door with a puzzled look in his eyes.
The people outside were wearing uniforms, and the three immediately recognized them as staff members of the Colosseum.
Lin Xi frowned, a bad feeling creeping over her.
"Good evening, gentlemen. My colleague reminded you that the three of you are unaware of the rules of our arena, so I came here specifically to inform you that your next match is next Monday at 6 p.m. Please be on time."
"Um...we're withdrawing from the competition and won't participate," Chen Jin refused directly.
The staff member smiled politely, "I'm afraid that won't work. You'd have to win at least ten games in a row before you can earn the right to concede."
"What will happen if we don't go?"
The staff member continued with a smile, "Not participating means losing. After the competition just now, I believe everyone understands what the consequences of losing are."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the room looked at him warily.
After the staff left, Chen Jin sat back down with a grave expression. "What do you mean? If we don't go, you're going to send people to kill us?"
"Then let's fight."
Lin Xi shook his head. "The arena has been running for so long, has anyone actually managed to withdraw and escape?"
As soon as she finished speaking, the image of the older brother who had left came to mind.
However, no one stopped him when he left, which suggests that he likely earned the right to concede defeat after winning ten consecutive matches.
They weren't very familiar with the area, and some of their questions could only be answered by asking the locals the next day.
Although everyone had their own thoughts on their minds, they all slept soundly until the afternoon of the next day.
In a villa, Yin holds a glass of red wine and stands on the large balcony overlooking the city.
"Oh? That's what they said?"
"Yin, do we need to use some connections to let them leave?" Xiaoyu stood behind him and couldn't help but glance at the untouched wine in his hand.
"No need. I'd like to see just how strong the Wind Eagle Clan really is right now." Yin's tone was indifferent, but also somewhat intrigued.
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