Chapter 218: Undercurrents in the Battle Arena
The Battle Arena the most intense and fiery place in the Inner Academy.
Normally, such a bloody and violent location would clash with the scholarly atmosphere of an academy, but in the Inner Academy, these two opposites coexisted seamlessly.
Here, students had a place to hone their real combat skills.
Only through brutal life and death battles could one grow stronger.
Mere theoretical knowledge was useless only those who had fought for their lives could become true powerhouses.
Take Wu Hao, for example. He had been part of the Enforcement Squad in the Outer Academy, and his bloodthirsty nature made him naturally drawn to places like this.
As for the girls? They had no interest in such things only men understood the romance of battle.
Surrounded by the chaotic and lawless Black Corner Region, any student without battle experience would undoubtedly meet a tragic end if they ended up there.
Even though Wu Tian had now unified the Black Corner Region, he had not changed its brutal way of survival.
Only through constant struggle and plundering could it develop faster.
Competition breeds strength this was the cruel reality of a Dou Fighter.
Life in a greenhouse would only make one weak.
The Battle Arena was proof of this truth.
The promise of huge Fire Energy rewards drew countless students to fight daily.
Some sought the thrill of battle, others aimed for breakthroughs, but most were here to gain combat experience while earning extra rewards.
Because of this, the Battle Arena was always packed.
Today was no exception.
A massive crowd had gathered, their excited shouts echoing through the arena, creating a thunderous roar that even those hundreds of meters away could hear clearly.
Despite the arena's many battle platforms, most of the audience was focused on one particular stage.
The intense clashes of Dou Qi from two fighters sent shockwaves rippling through the air, accompanied by a deafening chorus of cheers and jeers.
"Finish him! Show them the power of Bai Gang!"
"That Ri Yan Alliance scum is too arrogant! Crush him and send him back where he came from!"
The spectators, all wearing the same insignia, cheered wildly, their voices laced with mockery and ridicule.
Some even laughed maliciously, confident in their victory.
On the stage Wu Hao.
As the leader of the Ri Yan Alliance, his presence had drawn a lot of attention.
In just two days, the Ri Yan Alliance had risen to become a top tier force, all thanks to Wu Tian's overwhelming power.
As for Zi Yan and Lin Yan's recruitment, most of the academy had yet to hear the news.
The audience was still trying to process how Wu Tian and the battle maniac Lin Yan had ended up on the same side.
Upon arriving, Wu Tian immediately sent Wu Hao into battle.
To him, the best way to grow stronger was through combat the Battle Arena was made for Wu Hao.
Their opponent?
Bai Gang, the faction led by Bai Cheng, whom Wu Tian had casually defeated earlier.
After hearing that their boss had been humiliated, the Bai Gang members were furious.
But they didn't dare take revenge on Wu Tian even their leader had been defeated in one hit.
If they tried, they'd just be walking into a beating.
So, their best option was to take out their anger on the Ri Yan Alliance in the Battle Arena.
Their first target? Wu Hao, the so called "leader" of the Ri Yan Alliance.
To them, Wu Hao was nothing more than a Dou Shi a weakling compared to their members.
If they humiliated him in the arena, they would be slapping the Ri Yan Alliance in the face and, by extension, slapping Wu Tian himself.
With this mindset, Bai Gang's fighters eagerly jumped onto the battlefield.
But the moment they started fighting Wu Hao, they realized something was wrong.
One by one, they were defeated.
Even fighters at Wu Hao's level couldn't hold out for long.
His bloodthirsty aura was terrifying every attack carried a murderous intent, as if he were actually trying to kill his opponents.
If Lin Yan was known as a battle crazed lunatic, then Wu Hao was a bloodthirsty demon every move aimed to kill.
"Ri Yan Alliance, huh…? Could it be that Wu Tian already knew Lin Yan?"
In a VIP viewing area, several figures leaned against the railing, watching the battle unfold.
A young man frowned slightly and muttered in confusion.
"Doesn't seem like it… but judging by Lin Yan and Wu Hao's fighting style, they do seem pretty similar. Maybe they actually know each other."
Beside him, silver hair swayed gently, reflecting the light with an almost dazzling brilliance.
Han Yue glanced at her companions and spoke indifferently.
The others exchanged amused smiles.
A handsome young man chuckled.
"I heard that Liu Qing, Bai Cheng, and several other factions met last night. Seems like there's going to be some excitement soon."
"Excitement?"
A soft, innocent voice suddenly chimed in.
"What's the excitement about? Tell me!"
"Well… Wu Tian is about to get ganged up on "
Before he could finish, the young man suddenly realized…
Something was wrong.
He froze.
Then, slowly, he and his companions turned their heads
And saw a purple haired little girl crouched on the railing beside them.
She was happily munching on some "sugar beans," her large bright eyes curved into a mischievous smile.
"Oh sh Zi Yan senpai, w why are you here?!"
The group instantly forced out awkward smiles.
Zi Yan blinked and pouted slightly.
"What, am I not allowed to be here?"
"You are! Of course, you are!" The young man laughed nervously.
Zi Yan tilted her head and suddenly asked,
"You just said my annoying big brother is going to get ganged up on?"
"…Your what?"
Han Yue's eyes widened slightly in curiosity.
Zi Yan nodded.
"Yeah, that guy you call Wu Tian. He's super annoying he keeps rubbing my head!"
The group froze in shock.
That… sounded oddly affectionate.
Wait…
Did Wu Tian actually dare to touch the Brute Force Queen's head?
Even Grand Elder Su Qian wouldn't dare go that far!
And yet… Wu Tian was still alive and kicking?!
That was a miracle!
So, it wasn't that Wu Tian had befriended Lin Yan it was that he had somehow tamed the legendary Brute Force Queen?!
The burly young man swallowed hard, then carefully explained the situation to Zi Yan.
"Last night, I got word that Liu Qing and Bai Cheng met with a few other factions. They're probably planning to take down the Ri Yan Alliance."
"Wu Tian, as the symbolic leader of the alliance, will definitely be targeted. Either they'll gang up on him, or they'll try to exhaust him in a series of duels."
Zi Yan nodded thoughtfully.
"Oh, that's it?"
"Then it's fine. Let's just sit back and enjoy the show!"
The group: "…What the hell?!"
(End of Chapter)
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