novelzi Chapter 387: Time to Hunt
Chapter 387: Time to Hunt
Chapter 387: Time to Hunt
Of course, this was all part of the conversational strategy. Whether Xu Ziran believed it or not was another matter, but there was no doubt that Asura's importance had significantly increased in his eyes.
"Brother Asura, please bring your team over tomorrow. The timing is just right. I've already arranged things for the team battle, and rest assured, our Aetherhorn Merchant Association has put much effort this time to ensure you can pass safely. Stay here for dinner tonight. Let's discuss the details, and as long as nothing goes wrong, your safety is guaranteed."
"Thank you very much, Brother Xu," Asura said with a smile.
The following conversation went much smoother, as the Aetherhorn Deers had indeed arranged a retreat for them. However, there was no doubt that the Shrek Squad could no longer continue in the Great Beast Fighting Arena. Their disappearance was inevitable.
Xu Ziran explained in detail the Great Beast Fighting Arena rules in the Ancestral Court. After listening to him, Tang San understood that the arena here differed completely from those in the major cities. The cultivation of the participants was on average much higher, and more importantly, the degree of freedom was also greater.
The Great Beast Fighting Arena in the Ancestral Court was divided into two main parts. One part was similar to the arenas in the major cities but on a much larger scale. This arena was not for killing for amusement but, more importantly, for selecting strong individuals within the powerful clans to spar with each other. While casualties could and did still occur, it was far less brutal than in the main cities. After all, those who could enter this arena were nobles of the demon and nymph clans, and many were prodigies. This place was the best training ground for them.
In addition, the Ancestral Court had a unique secret realm called the Hell Garden. It was said that a blood sacrifice had to be made once someone entered the Hell Garden. Of those who entered, only half at most could make it out alive; the others were destined to become fertilizer for the Hell Garden.
The Hell Garden was so mysterious that even Demon Emperors couldn't see through it, and god-level powerhouses couldn't enter it.
Within the Hell Garden, there were countless dangers. Those who entered would face the perils of that world and threats from not only their opponents but also their own companions—the hard rule was that only half could survive, but it did not matter whether an entire team died or half of both teams. In the end, if the death toll wasn't enough for the exit to open, mutual slaughter was inevitable.
However, there were many opportunities in the Hell Garden as well. It was said that those who survived the Hell Garden would find the path to godhood much smoother. As for the specific benefits one could gain inside, the Ancestral Court had never publicly disclosed them.
The team battles of the Ancestral Court took place in this Hell Garden. It was more of a full-scale war than a team battle.
The Hell Garden could be opened once a month, accommodating up to a hundred beings at a time. And only half could come out alive; whether they were a full hundred or just ten, that stayed true.
After dinner, Tang San gathered them all in his room and explained the situation about the Hell Garden.
Wu Bingji sighed with relief after hearing Tang San's explanation. "If things go according to the Aetherhorn Merchant Association's arrangements, we should be relatively safe."
Tang San smiled slightly and said, "It's not about whether we're safe now, but whether the opponents entering the Hell Garden with us are safe. Since we're entering a team battle, we must find a way to gain some advantage. As for what can be gained in the Hell Garden, there's no information, but we’ll find a way to benefit from it."
Du Bai's eyes lit up, and he asked, "How do we do that?"
A cold glint flashed in Tang San's eyes. "It's hunting time!"
"Hunting?" The other four exchanged glances.
Tang San nodded. "The greatest advantage for us in the Hell Garden is that no one can spy on us from the outside. Whatever we do inside, as long as no witnesses come out alive, no one will know. Our opponents will undoubtedly be vicious, and to enter the Hell Garden, they must also be extremely powerful. Their essence blood will be a valuable asset for us. Even if we don't use it ourselves, we can give it to other students at the academy or sell it at auction for a good price."
Gu Li gasped. "That's brutal!"
Cheng Zicheng gave him a sidelong glance. "If I didn't know better, I’d think you’re some kind of old monster."
Tang San appeared to be in his late teens or even early twenties. And while he wore his Asura mask, he gave everyone the impression of being an adult.
Before Tang San could speak, Wu Bingji said, "As humans, we have no privileges, so we must take every opportunity we get. We have to give up our hard-earned position as spiritual leaders in Kali City, so we might as well profit from it. I agree with Tang San's plan. Since we're going in, we need to gain something."
"No problem. Luck is on our side," Du Bai said, patting his chest confidently.