I Am Overlord - Chapter 408

Chapter 408

Chapter 408: Bloodsin Arena

There were a total of 18 Bloodsin Arenas in the city, corresponding to the nine stages of Skysoar Realm and the nine stages of the Dragon Ascension Realm . Of the 18 arenas, the Skysoar Realm arenas enjoyed more traffic than the Dragon Ascension Realm arenas . After all, those at the Dragon Ascension Realm would mostly be training at the Devil Domain instead of the arenas .

But of course, there were always exceptions such as Emperors settling grudges with an arena battle . The moment one stepped onto the arena, one would not be able to leave before a life was taken . This was the rule of the Bloodsin Arena .

Devouring Ghost had suggested that Xiang Shaoyun partake in the Bloodsin Arena battles so he could temper himself by putting his life on the line . Through the arena battles, he would encounter numerous geniuses of the numerous cities and provinces, earning an unrivaled reputation through slaughter .

In fact, the arena battles were only a warm up compared to what he was going to face upon entering the Devil Domain . If he couldn't even survive the Bloodsin Arenas, he shouldn't even bother thinking of fighting the devils in the Devil Domain .

Currently, Xiang Shaoyun was heading toward the Bloodsin Arena area with Earth Skeleton following behind him . When they arrived, 18 arenas could be seen . Each arena was about 1,000 square meters in size and were surrounded by chains . Scarlet bloodstains were visible on the tough surface of the arenas, presenting a dreadful scene .

The arenas were busy with the battles of Skysoar Realm experts . Sounds of explosion and cheers filled the air, and the atmosphere was filled with excitement . Most people in the city were ruthless and murderous individuals . The carnage unfolding on the arenas did not bother them one bit . Rather, they filled them with excitement and joy .

"Master, you are a third-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator, so you will be using the third arena over there," said Earth Skeleton .

"Ok . Are there any requirements for getting on the arena?" Xiang Shaoyun asked .

"The only requirement is to sign a waiver and absolve anyone from the responsibility of your death," said Earth Skeleton .

Xiang Shaoyun pointed at the side of the arena and asked, "What are those people doing?" 

A few people were seated before each arena . A large number of people were also rushing over, as if they were trying to purchase some items of limited stock .

"Master, those are the betting counters . You can bet on the combatants and will be paid if you make the right bet . The bets are organized by the city hall . At times, they will even have some people watch over the arena battles . The watchers would always be super experts, and oftentimes, the people from the city hall are the ones making the most profit from the bets . "

A curious look covered Xiang Shaoyun's face as he walked toward the third arena . Currently, two third-stage Kings were battling on the arena . A formation formed a barrier surrounding it, preventing the battle's shockwaves from leaking out .

The crowd of spectators cheered without stop, the air thick with excitement . When Xiang Shaoyun looked at the combatants on the arena, he found that one was as slim as a monkey while the other was as robust as a cow . One was nimble while the other was clumsy . The contrast between the two was clear .

Many people were optimistic on the odds of the slim combatant winning the battle . He moved around like lightning, landing blows every now and then, and looked to be holding an obvious advantage .

But after Xiang Shaoyun observed the battle for a bit, he had a feeling the robust combatant would be the final victor instead . He could see how easily the robust combatant was defending himself . The slim combatant couldn't damage him at all . He was only waiting for a perfect opportunity to strike and obtain victory .

Sure enough, when the slim combatant had just finished an attack and was in the midst of mustering more power, the robust combatant suddenly attacked .

Bang!

His punch struck the slim combatant's chest, caving it in and spurting out blood . The robust combatant followed with another punch, smashing the slim combatant's head . Blood sprayed everywhere, forming a fountain of blood . The sight drove the crowd mad with joy .

Inwardly, Xiang Shaoyun mused, The people in this city are really something else . This robust guy is only a mid third-stage Skysoar Realm cultivator, but he is able to release a combat prowess comparable to the fourth-stage Skysoar Realm . Also, he seems to still be holding back . He is really quite strong .

"Master, if you want to participate in the arena battle, now would be the time to sign up," reminded Earth Skeleton .

Xiang Shaoyun did not say anything . Instead, he walked toward the nearby fourth arena . A bloody battle was similarly happening here . However, the combatants were a demonic beast and a beastman . The demonic beast was a blood-winged canine, a powerful mutated demonic canine with dreadful combat prowess . He was currently fighting in human form .

As for the beastman, he was of the lion breed . He had the head of a lion and the body of a human; his entire body was filled with an explosive strength . The battle raged on, and eventually, the blood-winged canine was forced to transform back into his original form before he could bite the beastman to death and obtain victory .

After swallowing the beastman, the blood-winged canine's vitality soared, and his injuries started healing . On top of that, his strength seemed to have grown as well . Even Xiang Shaoyun was somewhat dumbstruck . "This works?"

"You might not be aware of this, master . The blood-winged canine is a species that grows through swallowing flesh and blood . The more opponents he swallows, the faster he can grow . This blood-winged canine has slowly climbed to the fourth arena from the second arena and has taken less than a year . His growth has been incredibly fast," said Earth Skeleton .

"Two stages in a year?" Xiang Shaoyun exclaimed in surprise .

"That's right . Although the Demonic League is not one of the five strongest organizations, they are in fact not much weaker than the five . They have many ancient demons among their ranks, and this blood-winged canine is the child of one such ancient demon . Try to avoid facing such opponents, master . Otherwise, even if you win, the Demonic League won't spare you either," reminded Earth Skeleton solemnly .

Xiang Shaoyun kept those words in mind . Although it was said that one was free to kill on a Bloodsin Arena, if he wasn't strong enough to face the possible backlash of a victory, there was no point in fighting .

Right this moment, a bloody stench drifted over followed by a sneer, "Look, it's Earth Skeleton . Do you baby skeletons from the Skeleton Gang even have the courage to step on a Bloodsin Arena?"

Xiang Shaoyun looked behind him and saw a middle-aged man with a cold and bloodthirsty look . The middle-aged man was looking at Earth Skeleton with contempt, and beside him was a handsome young man of about 30 years old .

The young man seemed to have sensed Xiang Shaoyun's gaze and immediately glared back . His sharp gaze was akin to two bloody blades, capable of causing one to feel a chill up one's spine .

A timid person would definitely be scared into retreat by his stare, but that was not the case for Xiang Shaoyun . He was completely unaffected . When the man saw Xiang Shaoyun show no fear, he released a thick murderous intent .

"Oh look, it's the Scorching Blood Monarch . Sure, I might need to show a tiny bit of fear if it's the Noxious Blood Monarch here instead . As for you, heh, you are far from enough," said Earth Skeleton with a displeased expression . He then looked at the young man and said, "This must be your son . What, is he ballsy enough to get on the arena?"

"If he has the guts to go, I'll go," replied the young man, his eyes still staring at Xiang Shaoyun . Scorching Blood Monarch wasn't even given a chance to say anything .