novelzi Chapter 198: The Perks of Becoming A Noble
Chapter 198: The Perks of Becoming A Noble
Chapter 198: The Perks of Becoming A Noble
Zhang Haoxuan nodded and said, "So, it's nearly impossible. You'll face either mighty demonic beasts or demons seeking noble status themselves. Age and rank don't matter here. You could face any opponent below the level of a god. Even if you're already at the ninth order, you might still face multiple ninth-order powerhouses. The so-called consecutive victories mean no rest between matches. If you don't reach ten victories by the time the arena closes for the day, it doesn't count, and you have to start over. Winning ten consecutive battles like this is tough. I'm at the ninth order and I still don't believe I can do it."
Tang San furrowed his brow. "That does sound difficult. What are the benefits for a human vassal to become a noble?"
Zhang Haoxuan replied, "There are many benefits. First, you're no longer a glorified slave and you can enjoy all the treatments of a demon noble. Your children will also no longer be vassals and they’ll be eligible to attend formal demon academies. However, as far as I know, this rule is just to lure human vassals to their deaths in the arena to entertain the demons. No human has ever gained noble status from the arena, while a good number have died trying. Now, hardly any human dares to risk their life in the arena."
Tang San took a deep breath and said, "So if I can gain noble status in the arena, I could even attend Kali Academy?"
Zhang Haoxuan looked startled, glanced at Tang San, and said, "In theory, yes. Demons who gain noble titles from the arena are highly respected and revered as battle heroes by their kind. Although it's rare, once it happens, they become sought after by all factions. But don't do anything foolish. With your current strength, let alone ten matches, you’d be hard pressed to win even two or three against seventh-order demons, and what will you do if you meet an eight-order or ninth-order demon? While the arena battles aren't always to the death, losing almost certainly means death if a human vassal faces a demon. There's no option to surrender."
Tang San nodded in response. "I understand. Don't worry, I won't take any reckless risks."
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They arrived at the arena entrance. It was unclear where Zhang Haoxuan had gotten the tickets, but they entered smoothly.
Upon entering the arena, a faint scent of blood mixed with a heavy aura of killing filled the air, sending chills down the spine. It was evident how much slaughter had taken place in this arena.
Just then, Tang San saw many demons already seated in the stands, most visibly excited, eagerly anticipating the day's auction.
Zhang Haoxuan led Tang San to their seats, finding a very inconspicuous spot in a corner.
In front of each seat, there was a button. Pressing this button meant participating in the auction. After the auction, the participant would take the seat number from their seat to pay for and collect the auctioned items. Leaving the arena also required showing their seat number.
By "facing the consequences," he meant the consequences of the trouble caused by pressing someone else’s auction button.
The spectator area inside the arena quieted down. Suddenly, dark clouds gathered above the grand auction, dimming the light in the entire region.
Tang San looked up, surprised that these weren't real clouds but what looked like dark air streams converging, blocking the sun.
"This is a kind of array designed to make everything in the arena more visible," Zhang Haoxuan explained.
Just then, massive beams of light shone down from the highest point of the Great Beast Arena, dispelling the darkness and illuminating everything in minute detail.
At the center of the Great Beast Fighting Arena, a majestic figure appeared, humanoid but over ten meters tall. Even in the vast space of the arena, it was strikingly prominent.
This being had a large bald head and a single vertical eye. It had yellow-brown skin and four arms, and emitted a fierce aura. Its physique was robust and it was wearing a luxurious outfit that seemed to waste a great deal of fabric.
It raised all four arms, waving in a circle to greet the spectators.
Instantly, a series of cheers erupted from the stands, deafeningly loud. They all chanted the same name.
"Yu Xi, Yu Xi, Yu Xi!"
Zhang Haoxuan whispered, "This demon is quite famous. He's a powerful member of the One-Eyed Demon race known as the Blood Butcher, with ninth-order strength. He was once punished for a serious crime and sent to the Great Beast Fighting Arena, where he won ten consecutive battles to clear his name and gained a noble title. Even more terrifying, this creature enjoys beast fighting so much that he refused to leave after winning ten battles. He then proceeded to participate in four more rounds and win all of them, so he got fifty consecutive victories. He's the challenger with the greatest number of victories in the Great Beast Fighting Arena.
"He then joined the Great Beast Fighting Arena, and he’s now earning immense profits by guarding the final round. Basically, he appears as the final challenger whenever a demon wins nine consecutive fights. Since he took on this role, no one has completed the beast fight. He holds great prestige in the city, and he once said that he aims to ascend to godhood through slaughter."