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The time had come.
The Dark Mage and Jiang Lingjian ascended to the Arena together.
As they flew up to the Arena, the entire square fell silent, as if a pin could be heard dropping.
The Dark Mage and Jiang Lingjian represented the absolute authority of the Demon Realm.
Especially the Dark Mage, renowned as the Dark Demon Emperor, the strongest in the Demon Realm. Thousands of years ago, he had reached the Thirty-Six Levels and participated in the war against the Nine Immortal Realm, defeating the Immortal Emperor of the Nine Immortal Realm, which brought him immense fame.
Typically, the Dark Mage resided in the Black Magic Palace, rarely making public appearances.
Opportunities to see him were exceedingly rare.
Countless people had never seen the Dark Mage before; upon his arrival on stage, they fell silent, standing on tiptoe to catch a glimpse from afar.
Most of the people in the square could fly, but out of respect for the two Demon Emperors, no one dared to do so. Even if someone did take flight, it would hardly matter; a dignified Demon Emperor would not hold a minor offense against them. Yet, their deep-seated respect compelled everyone in the square to stop and refrain from making noise.
Respectful gazes were fixed on the Dark Mage.
Standing next to the Dark Mage was Jiang Lingjian, the Dragon Clan Demon Emperor, who was rather overlooked.
In Dragon City, Jiang Lingjian was often seen. Coupled with the Dragon Clan's more relaxed customs, there was little fear or awe among the populace towards this Demon Emperor. They regarded him as quite commendable for leading the Dragon Clan to greatness, but beyond that, there was little else.
The situation with the Dark Mage was entirely different.
The Dark Mage is a legend, the strongest in the Demon Realm, and once the most glorious Dark Demon Emperor. Although the Black Magic Clan has fallen under the impact of the Beast Tide, no one dares to underestimate them.
The Black Magic Clan is a warrior race in the Demon Realm, possessing unparalleled formations and blacksmithing skills.
The Dark Mage's charisma is no joke.
Jiang Lingjian had long anticipated this situation; he was not angry at all. He was used to being ignored—what was there to be angry about?
Clearing his throat, Jiang Lingjian addressed the crowd in the square calmly, "Everyone knows that eight years ago, the Young Master of the Dark Demon Clan, Wei Chen, returned to the Black Magic Clan from the Low-Level Spatial Dimension. Although Wei Chen's Warrior Realm is not high, his Mental Strength is exceptionally strong, even stronger than many of us old fellows. In our Demon Realm, we are most wary of Mental Attacks because that is our inherent weakness that we have been trying to compensate for but have not succeeded well. Today, our Dragon Clan's junior, Ginger Guest, vows to challenge the Young Master of the Dark Demon Clan to see whether Warrior level or Mental Strength is more important."
"This has reference value for our battles against the Nine Immortal Realm. So regardless of victory or defeat, both Wei Chen and our Dragon Clan's Ginger Guest will contribute to our Demon Realm."
"Ginger Guest is four Warrior levels higher than Wei Chen. To you all, that may seem like an insurmountable gap. As for whether it truly is, we will find out soon. Friendship comes first, competition second; however, swords and blades are silent, and the Arena is merciless. If there are any injuries, each will bear their own responsibility. The Arena is a fair battleground where life and death are fated."
After finishing his speech with a faint smile on his face, Jiang Lingjian stepped back a few paces to leave room for the Dark Mage.
His words essentially conveyed a few points: Wei Chen's Mental Strength is formidable; we in the Demon Realm fear Mental Strength; thus, even if Ginger Guest loses, he loses to Mental Strength rather than to the Black Magic Clan. He also implied that if anyone were to die in the Arena, neither the Black Magic Clan nor the Dragon Clan would hold each other accountable because it would be a fair duel.
A duel with a four Warrior Realm gap is undoubtedly unfair.
Yet in Jiang Lingjian's words, it had taken on a different meaning.
Even before the battle began, Jiang Lingjian had already laid down his terms—truly seasoned.
The people in the square couldn't help but look down on Jiang Lingjian's actions, though they kept their thoughts to themselves. No matter how much freedom of speech the Dragon Clan claimed, openly disrespecting the Demon Emperor would not lead to any good outcomes.
The authority of the Demon Emperor was not something to be taken lightly. While some might resist, most were relatively satisfied with the current state of the Dragon Clan. If one were to insult the Demon Emperor recklessly, even if the Demon Emperor chose not to retaliate, those around them might take it upon themselves to act.
With Jiang Lingjian finished, it was time for the Dark Mage to speak.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the Dark Mage stepped forward and said calmly, "The dog offspring Black Demon Wei Chen has suffered since childhood at the hands of treacherous people, wandering without a home. Only recently has he returned to the Demon Realm after much hardship, back to his roots. His talent for cultivation is strong and on par with anyone else. However, having grown up in a Low-Level Spatial Dimension, he could only cultivate Three Souls and Seven Spirits. In that world, by the age of eighteen, he had already reached the pinnacle stage of the Great Six, earning respect and fear from all—a rare achievement."
"He has just returned to the Demon Realm, and we of the Black Magic Clan did not wish to engage in any battles or let him embarrass himself before he fully spread his wings. But since the Dragon Clan has issued a challenge, we cannot refuse."
The Dark Mage sighed lightly and continued, "Reluctantly, he must now step forward and show his skills."
With that, the Dark Mage did not even glance at Jiang Lingjian as he left the Arena.
Countless gazes followed his figure until it disappeared from sight, leaving many in a daze for quite some time.
Compared to Jiang Lingjian's performance, the Dark Mage's display was not just ten times more impressive; it was on an entirely different level.
Jiang Lingjian was merely seeking a way out, while the Dark Mage exuded an overwhelming presence—if you want to fight, we will gladly accompany you!
Such was the message.
"Truly worthy of being called the Dark Mage; he is indeed formidable!"
"Ah, our Demon Emperor seems to be a bit timid. I don't understand why. White Out, Ginger Guest Young Master, Thirteenth Level, Dark Demon Clan Young Master Wei Chen at the ninth level—it's clearly an asymmetric battle. What is there to be afraid of?"
"It's a matter of momentum. The Dark Mage's presence in the Demon Realm is unmatched. He has experienced more battles than we have ever seen. The number of people he has killed from the Nine Immortal Realm far exceeds the dead we have encountered."
"Indeed, the Dark Mage's reputation is well-deserved. His confidence and aura are qualities that our Demon Emperor should learn from."
"Aura is innate, while confidence is earned through hard work—those are not things one can simply learn."
"I truly admire it; listening to the Dark Mage evokes a sense of passion. The subtle hint of battle intent he exudes is incredibly strong!"
"From the Dark Mage's tone, it seems that the unresolved case from back then is related to our Dragon Clan."
"Sigh, why bother with matters from above? In a world where victors take all, it all comes down to whether Dark Demon Clan Young Master Wei Chen can hold his ground."
"It's difficult. It feels like the Dark Mage has ample confidence. Perhaps we've underestimated the Dark Demon Clan Young Master. If he doesn't have a solid grasp on things, would he dare to accept the challenge?"
"I heard that it was Jiang Han who provoked the Dark Demon Clan Young Master, and without hesitation, he agreed—even the Black Magic Clan hinted that he shouldn't accept."
"That's pointless; we'll know the outcome soon enough."
A duel that concerns many people's interests—the stakes for nearly everyone in the square are intertwined with this contest. Their excitement is beyond words.
"Father, was it the Dragon Clan who did those things back then?" Ji Min whispered to Ji Dingxuan.
Ji Dingxuan nodded and then shook his head, saying, "I'm not sure either. It should be, but the Dragon Clan has been very secretive about it. The Dark Mage couldn't find any clues, so in the end, they had to give up. With the temperament of the Dark Mage, if they had found solid evidence, they would have already caused an uproar in the Demon Realm... They are on stage now, it's starting!"
Amidst the anticipation of countless spectators, Wei Chen and Ginger Guest stepped onto the stage from opposite sides of the Arena.
Wei Chen was clad in Red Demon Armor, his black hair flowing without wind, holding a long sword that made him look imposing.
Ginger Guest wore a set of Silver Battle Armor, which was also a top-tier armor belonging to the Dragon Clan. However, it was only Thirty-Three Levels, comparable to the Black Armor from the Black Magic Clan's treasury, yet far inferior to Wei Chen's Red Demon Armor.
From the grade of their armors alone, Wei Chen had a clear advantage over Ginger Guest.
Those knowledgeable in the crowd were secretly astonished. Wasn't that Red Demon Armor considered an ominous item? To compete with Ginger Guest, he even wore something cursed to enhance his defense?
"What’s going on? That armor is said to lead people astray!"
"Could it be that the Dark Mage found a way to lift the curse from that armor?"
"It must be; otherwise, why would he let his only grandson wear it?"
"This is going to be interesting. The Dark Demon Clan Young Master's armor is Thirty-Six Levels, while Ginger Guest's armor is only Thirty-Three Levels."
"That doesn’t matter much; it can protect his body, but what about his head?"
"That's true."
“Wei Chen, do you remember our agreement?” Ginger Guest looked at Wei Chen and whispered.
“I remember,” Wei Chen replied.
“Then let’s proceed according to the original plan. A tacit battle, how about it? In the end, I’ll let you win.”
“Alright.”
Wei Chen nodded decisively, completely ignoring what Ginger Guest had said.
A tacit battle?
Heh, I’m not playing that!
He wasn’t even planning to use his strongest Mental Strength!
There were too many people watching; he didn’t want to reveal his cards.
Without Mental Strength, what other methods did he have?
Ginger Guest gazed deeply at Wei Chen and declared loudly, “Wei Chen, I’m a bit older than you in years, and my Warrior Realm is also more advanced. Why don’t you make the first move?”
Upon hearing this, Wei Chen felt indifferent, but the members of the Black Magic Clan displayed expressions of surprise. They knew that Wei Chen was using a Mental Attack, so why would he let him strike first? Was he seeking death?
The high-ranking officials of the Dragon Clan looked furious, their faces turning pale. When dealing with someone who used Mental Attacks, the best strategy was to strike first and take the initiative!
“Jiang Han, what is that fool doing? Can anyone tell me what he’s trying to play at?” Jiang Lingjian exclaimed in rage upon hearing Ginger Guest's actions.
Jiang Han and the others dared not speak, lowering their heads and avoiding Jiang Lingjian's gaze.
“Father, just watch. At the beginning, they will definitely engage in a battle of tacit understanding, looking for opportunities to land a decisive blow.”
“How do you know that?” Ji Dingxuan asked Ji Min with a smile.
Ji Min replied, “I heard them with my own ears.”
“Then let’s see. I bet you that there is no such thing as a battle of tacit understanding.”
“Why?”
“That Wei Chen fellow is gathering strength; his fighting spirit is intense. This is definitely not a battle of tacit understanding.”
Just then, with a swish, Wei Chen drew his weapon. Amidst the electric flashes of Fire Stone, an astonishing Soul Power erupted from the sword on his Red Demon Armor. A powerful sword aura slashed toward Ginger Guest!
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