Chapter 803 - 422: Zhangsun Wu
Although Qinghe Cui’s family also had special resources to enhance the Comprehension Degree of the Law of Light, it did not conflict with the [Law Fruit] of Light.
Including these five [Law Fruits] of Light, Cui Ze figured he could raise his comprehension of the Law of Light to a degree close to 1% over the next few years, which would also make him somewhat of a small prodigy.
As for Song Chi, he was equally satisfied.
Including these three Fifth Rank Void Crystals, he had four in his possession, drawing ever closer to enhancing the [Chicang’s No. 004 Breeding Secret Realm] component to Sixth Rank.
In the days that followed, thanks to Song Chi’s almost constant oversight, time passed by peacefully for three days.
On the fourth day, Cui Ze took out a special nameplate from his person; one could see the characters “Dragon-Tiger” inscribed on it.
It wasn’t until Cui Ze explained that Song Chi learned it was an entry token for an arena called “Dragon-Tiger.”
Reportedly, it was even given by Cui Ze’s cousin, the exceptionally talented legitimate son, Cui Yulong.
“How about it, big brother Waking of Insects, shall we go take a look?”
“I heard that there are gambling bouts in that Dragon-Tiger Arena. Every time you bet and win, you can get arena points which can be spent at the arena’s exclusive mall to purchase various rare items.
My cousin said that this exclusive mall even has Seventh Rank Floating Land Origins and Silver Legend components. It seems to be a joint venture by the Zhangsun Family and several other immortal clans from the dynasties, and there are [Dragon-Tiger Arena] stores in other star domains of the dynasty.”
Upon hearing about Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin and Silver Legend components, Song Chi also became quite interested.
The threshold for this Dragon-Tiger Arena was quite high; it was said that at least Third Rank Cruiser Captains and above, including Torch Ship Captains and their direct descendants had the privilege to enter.
However, entry for the first time required an introduction from an internal member. Thanks to the entry token, the two were unimpeded and easily entered the arena.
Upon entering the arena hall, the first impression for Song Chi and his companion was its sheer size, which was far greater than that of the Beast Fighting Hall in Zhendan Court.
A quick glance around revealed that there were no fewer than a hundred combat platforms on just the first floor of the arena, each hosting a battle at that moment.
Most of these were Starry Sea Alien Races, including the Eight-Armed Snake Demons, and Song Chi even saw more than a dozen platforms where the figures standing were Torch Ship Captains of Third Rank Level.
The key was that these Torch Ship Captains’ fights were not mere light sparring, but actual battles to the death.
Song Chi frowned slightly. Perhaps these Torch Ship Captains volunteered for combat, but he still felt an instinctive repulsion.
In this era of the Shattered Starry Sea, endless conflicts raged between civilizations, with any carelessness potentially leading to extinction. Although he was always aware that where there is darkness, there must be light, he still instinctively detested the overt use of mutual slaughter as a business strategy.
The two did not linger on the first floor for long, quickly heading underground.
There were many levels beneath the arena.
They went straight to the deepest part of the underground, the eighteenth floor, which had only five platforms, each hosting battles of uniformly Fourth Rank Species.
What narrowed Song Chi’s eyes was that standing on the central platform were two figures in the Mythical Mecha Form of Zhulu Warships.
Around the five combat platforms were special energy barriers forming array curtains that tightly contained the rampant clashing Powers of Laws within.
Looking around at the spectator seats, dozens of men and women of noble birth and demeanor watched the scene with great interest.
It was only when Song Chi and Cui Ze entered that these guests turned their gaze their way.
Seeing two completely unfamiliar faces, a flicker of surprise crossed their expressions.
Of course, Cui Ze was completely oblivious to this reaction, his face flushed with excitement as he approached several of the combat platforms, his blood boiling at the grandeur of the event.
Soon, he headed to the betting area in front of several platforms and made his first bet.
Cui Ze wagered 10 strands of Fourth Rank Floating Land Origin. If he won, he would not only reclaim these 10 strands but also gain an additional 100 gladiator points.
However, his luck was clearly not on his side, as the Fourth Rank Beast Clan he bet on ultimately lost.
Naturally, he refused to accept this and quickly began to bet again.
As for Song Chi, he didn’t join in but instead found a seat not too far away to sit and quietly watch Cui Ze place his bets.
Time passed, and Cui Ze’s expression grew increasingly dismal. After several bets, he had won only once, losing Floating Land Origin nearly amounting to half his wealth.
As a scion of a noble family and the young son of the family head, Cui Ze naturally carried considerable funds; this reflected the substantial amount of Floating Land Origin he had lost.
Behind, Song Chi, who sat quietly in his chair, twitched his right ear slightly and soon heard footsteps approaching.
The newcomer was a middle-aged man with a gentle smile, emanating a refined air. He walked up to Song Chi’s side and casually said:
“Friend, aren’t you going to have a try? A little gamble is revitalizing; it’s the most popular activity in the Dragon-Tiger Arena. If you collect enough gladiator points, later you can exchange them for Seventh Rank Floating Land Origin, Silver Legend components… including Fifth Rank Void Crystals.”