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After her words, everybody else gazed at Shi Yan.
Not only were Da Lei and Da Meng startled, but Du Feng, Bergh, and the other warriors following Princess Zi Yao also discolored in shock.
Only Princess Zi Yao could maintain her natural composure. She smiled charmingly. âIâve planned to assign that quota to him. Recently, heâs done many things for me. And, all that Iâve done is to contribute to the Empire. So, it can be said that he has contributed his efforts to the Empire too.â
Da Leiâs face was cold. His blade-like eyes scanned Shi Yan over and over.
Shi Yan felt a vague pain wherever the otherâs eyes glided over his body. It seemed that his soul also got attacked by needles, causing an annoying pain that he made him want to die to end it.
Shi Yan was frightened. His visage changed while he was accumulating his energy to prepare himself discreetly.
Da Lei had just looked at him, yet it was too much to bear. If the other wanted to kill him, it would be much effortless like killing an ant.
This feeling irritated him a lot.
Shi Yan understood that what Princess Zi Yao said was just to deceive the others to make a chance for him to get on the stage, facilitating his battle with Da Meng. As for the merit, it was all fiction. Since Da Lei and Da Meng had never seen him before, they would have no means to prove it.
âIs he entitled to enter the Extreme Purgatory Field when heâs only at the Second Sky of True God Realm?â Da Lei snorted with a dark face. âSince when has the Extreme Purgatory become that easy to enter?â
âAlthough his realm isnât high, his competence is enough,â Princess Zi Yao nodded and smiled. âJust several days ago, he killed a Third Sky of True God Realm expert of the Underworld League. Well, it took him less than a minute.â
Da Lei was surprised, though disdain was still visible on his face. âJust a small warrior of the Underworld League, do you think he could be compared to my son? My son can battle against King God Realm experts. His competence is proven to get into the Extreme Purgatory Field. About this kid⊠I think he isnât eligible!â
âWell, whether or not heâs eligible, I think we should test it.â Princess Zi Yao wasnât enraged, smiling to Da Meng. âYou guys can fight with each other. If you win, I will give you this quota. How does it sound?â
âIs he eligible to be my match?â Da Meng sneered. âMy opponents all have reputations. Well, do I look like I have a lot of free time to play with an anonymous kid like him?â
âShi Yanâs my follower, also the one I want to send to the Extreme Purgatory Field. He has done a lot for the Empire. When I say heâs eligible, heâs eligible!â Princess Zi Yao didnât smile anymore, speaking coldly. âIf you donât dare to battle him, Iâm sorry, you guys should find another way around for a quota. Perhaps, you can ask for it from another feudal vassal. Then, you donât need to babble with me.â
The Dark Firmament Divine Empire had five Grand Vassals under the King. Da Lei was just one of them, and his position and force werenât the strongest.
The other four Grand Vassals were not weaker than him. Their realms and forces were even better than his!
It was really tough to ask for a quota from them. Since he had known he couldnât do that, he had to aim at Princess Zi Yaoâs quota.
Shi Yan hadnât said anything, but he was accumulating his energy secretly. He had maintained the peak state for a fight. He knew that he would be exposed to a bloody battle, where he could shine his talent for the first time in the Raging Flame Star Area, at any minute.
âYour Highness, you mean as long as my son can defeat your cortege, you will give us that quota?â Da Lei contemplated for a while and then grinned all of a sudden. He wasnât so hostile as before, giving people a feeling of a tender and mild person.
However, his sharp eyes were gazing at Shi Yan with a gleam of brutal aura in his pupils.
As he had said that, Princess Zi Yao was bewildered. She slammed her brows together, throwing a glance at Shi Yan, while she was actually sighing in her heart. She said persistently, âItâs true. If he can defeat Shi Yan, Iâll grant him my quota.â
âThank you, Your Highness,â Da Lei suddenly laughed, clapping his hands. âItâs my bad, I misunderstood you. Turns out youâve treated us best, as you wanted to give us a quota for free. How dumb I am! I just realized your hardship. Iâm so bad I deserve to be dead.â
He laughed out loud, glancing at Da Meng. âThen we shall get to the arena and train with the Princessâ warrior. Remember son, you have to reduce your force. Donât you ever hurt the Princessâ henchman.â
As Da Meng heard his father, he seemed to understand something, bowing to Princess Zi Yao with a big smile on his face. âYour Highness, thank you for your favor. I will carve it in my heart, and I will never forget your favor today.â
The other warriors standing behind them also wore a strange smile.
Princess Zi Yao and Du Feng grimaced, and people couldnât see their real thoughts.
Apparently, the other didnât consider Shi Yan an equal match. He disdained Shi Yan, and he just took the battle as a step of the procedure to get a pass. This game would be ended in seconds.
âPlease instruct me more!â
Under such pressured atmosphere, Shi Yan took one step forward. With a calm face and a straight back, he diffused an aura as massive as a mountain.
Peopleâs mocking laughter ceased gradually. Da Lei, his son, and their men looked at Shi Yan with a natural face, as they werenât really serious while standing before this big fight.
âGo, and behave. Donât act unreasonably like youâve always done. They offer you a quota for free. You should be grateful,â Da Lei said relaxedly, waving his hand.
Princess Zi Yaoâs beautiful eyes sparkled strangely. She signaled Du Feng, Bergh, and the others to step back and leave a spacious area for Shi Yan and Da Meng, which would facilitate their battle, as they didnât need to worry about hurting the onlookers.
Shi Yan stood firm like a rock. He wasnât enraged by the sneering and mocking noises around. Such calmness made people feel weird. He acted like he was just a man in the crowd who was about to watch a good game, instead of the one who would take part in the battle.
Da Lei also waved his had to make his delegation step back. Da Meng laughed out loud, throwing Shi Yan a glance. âDonât worry. Iâll give the Princess face by not killing you. Anyway, Iâm not a well-behaved guy. Iâll perhaps leave some marks on you. Itâs normal though. Donât be tense. I wonât take your life.â
âTalkative,â Shi Yan parted his lips and couldnât help but snort.
Da Mengâs countenance became icy-cold. âKid, what did you just say?â
âI say, youâre like a p*ssy. You talk too much before the battle. Too talkative. Donât you feel annoyed?â Shi Yan said with a serious face.
Da Meng laughed louder. âYou want to enrage me? Funny, eh? Do you think that you can affect the match by provoking me? Are you that naive? Who do you think you are? Although you can provoke me and mess my mind, do you think you could dodge this disaster?â
Shi Yan stooped slightly, then frowned and shouted.
Three Bone Thorns appeared behind Da Meng, hissing and stabbing fiercely towards his back.
Since those Bone Thorns were added with space power, they could use Shi Yanâs Soul Consciousness to tear the space and appear out of thin air without any prior signals. By the time Da Meng found them, the three Bone Thorns were just a blink away from him.
Three dull thudding sounds echoed. A flower bloomed behind Da Meng beautifully and evilly, creating a flower shield to prevent the three Bone Thorns thrusting. Real flower petals scattered.
The manâs body shook three times. His face reddened, as a gleam of anger sparkled in his eyes. Shi Yan had finally provoked him.
âYouâve overreached yourself.â Da Meng thundered indignantly, touching his forehead. A spinning soul altar flew out from his Sea of Consciousness. A massive soul got out of his glabella.
It was a Silver-armored Tigon King, that was around ten meters long. This Tigon King was really famous in the Raging Flame Star Area. The Silver-armored Tigon King had silver scales around its body. It looked both like the lion and tiger, with an intimidating power and extremely sharp claws that could tear metals and rock easily. This creature had an inborn prowess, with its two eyes looking like two cubes of vivid blood. It was so frightening and amazing!
This Silver-armored Tigon King was just a soul. It seemed to have taken shelter in Da Mengâs soul altar, where Da Meng raised the tigon. As soon as it got out, the Silver-armored Tigon King rolled on the ground. Big rocks then stuck on its massive body like pieces of clay.
Shortly, the tigon in its soul form had gained flesh from rocks. Its aura diffused brutally and evilly, as its formidable Blood Qi and energy expanded torrentially.
The ten-meters-tall Silver-armored Tigon King now had silver rocks as its armor. It then faced up the sky and roared ear-splittingly. Then, its sharp blade claws swept over Shi Yan, as if it wanted to rip Shi Yanâs body apart and tear his abdomen instantly.
Energy fluctuations on the Silver-armored Tigon King were formidable. This creature didnât act as if it were just a soul. Moreover, it was more ruthless than before it died. Seeing its aura and swift moves, Princess Zi Yaoâs warriors were startled, their looks changing.
The cold visage on Zi Yaoâs face disappeared. Worry showed on her exquisite face. Her eyes flared as she was nervous secretly.
If Shi Yan lost this game, not only would she lose a quota, but it would also blow Da Leiâs arrogance. This opportunity would give Da Meng a great benefit, which would make it hard to suppress him later.
No matter what, she didnât wish that Shi Yan would lose this game. However, as soon as Da Meng took action, she was astounded by his power. Finally, she could verify the rumors about this young man. Da Meng did have the competence to battle with King God Realm warriors.
Different from her, as soon as Da Meng struck out, his father, Da Lei, immediately smiled relaxingly. With the service from his maids, he was smiling and eating fruits while talking with a warrior standing next to him.
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He wasnât worried at all, as he seemed to know the result of this match beforehand. He believed that his son would win effortlessly.
No one expected good prospects for Shi Yan, including Princess Zi Yao, who had believed in him before. After seeing how strong Da Meng was, she suddenly felt regret. She regretted her decision of taking a risk and letting a strange warrior join this battle.
The woman worriedly watched Shi Yan as she sighed, thinking about her mistake and what to do to make it up.
However, while she hadnât thought about any good solutions, she saw something in Shi Yanâs eyes. A tyrannically malicious aura burst out from Shi Yan, which could even shake her.
âA!â Princess Zi Yaoâs eyes brightened, and couldnât help but let out a breath. âAh!â