Chapter 93: On the Eve of Battle

Actually... Xu Feng misunderstood the Behemoth King. As an unrivaled champion among the beastmen and the king of a clan, Mishouleite would never resort to such underhanded tactics behind the scenes. The one who sent the girls was Queen Leanna.

What parent doesn't care for their child? Niruis’s mischief had let things spiral out of control, but as a mother, how could the queen stand by and watch her daughter stake her lifelong happiness on a ridiculous duel?

She didn't know Xu Feng at all, so how could she feel at ease marrying her daughter off to him? A mother’s love drove Leanna to play the villain. Thus, from among her maidservants, she selected the four most beautiful and ordered them to seduce Xu Feng. What man isn’t lustful? She didn’t believe Xu Feng could remain unmoved when faced with four beautiful young women ripe for the picking.

Of course, the queen’s plan wasn’t too excessive. Her intention was simply for the four girls to spend a night of wild passion with Xu Feng, leaving him utterly spent. That would undoubtedly severely affect Xu Feng’s condition the next day, giving her daughter a better chance of winning and sparing her the headache of the bet.

Unfortunately, Xu Feng didn’t fall for it!

After seeing off the four girls, Xu Feng took a bath, feeling refreshed. Then he sat on the bed and began to meditate. Tomorrow’s battle was of utmost importance.

Looks-wise, Niruis was an innocent and beautiful young girl, but her level of willfulness far surpassed even Arola’s. If he lost, he had no idea what kind of predicament that girl would put him in.

Now, Xu Feng had already passed the assessment for Intermediate Upper Mage. For his age, this was quite remarkable. Moreover, Xu Feng had only been learning magic for less than two months. This speed could be said to be unprecedented and likely never to be matched again.

But Xu Feng wasn’t satisfied. Although Niruis was willful, she was, after all, the beloved daughter of the Behemoth King, and that girl seemed brimming with confidence, so her strength was certainly not weak.

If only he could be a bit stronger.

Xu Feng was exceptionally talented, but recently, the effects of his training hadn’t been obvious. His mental power had reached a bottleneck; he was on the verge of advancing, just a little bit away...

Yet it was difficult. From Intermediate Upper to Advanced Lower, though only one rank apart, it was a major barrier. Many mages spent their entire lives unable to cross this threshold. How could Xu Feng hope to break through in such a short time?

Xu Feng naturally understood this principle, but where there’s a will, there’s a way. Even if he couldn’t advance a rank, meditating a bit longer and increasing his mental power even a fraction would definitely help in tomorrow’s duel.

Time slowly passed. Xu Feng sat motionless on the bed, quietly sensing the elements in the air. Originally, he hadn’t held out hope for a breakthrough, but sometimes, heaven brings us unexpected surprises.

Suddenly, he felt something in his sea of consciousness—*pop*—as if something shattered. Then, his mental power ran wild, rearranging itself. When it ended, what lay before him was a whole new world.

The flow of elements became clearer, and commanding them felt far more effortless than before. This feeling... Could it be that he had unknowingly broken through and advanced?

He clenched his hand, feeling the abundant magical power. A smile tugged at the corner of Xu Feng’s lips. He felt more confident about the duel.

Suddenly, a knocking sound reached his ears: “Brother Xu Feng.”

Seriously, what did this girl want from him? Didn’t she know they had a duel tomorrow? Xu Feng opened his eyes and was greatly surprised. The morning sunlight streamed through the clean glass into the room. Without him realizing it, the morning sun had already risen.

It was already dawn? Had he been meditating all night?

Fortunately, he didn’t feel tired. For mages, meditation also served as rest.

He got out of bed and opened the door. The girl’s pretty face peeked in: “Brother Xu Feng, did you rest well? I made breakfast for you myself.”

A lavish spread of food covered the table, appealing in color, aroma, and taste. Yet Xu Feng’s expression was somewhat strange... Was this the same Little Pepper princess he knew? In his memory, only Xiuer was this considerate and gentle.

Could it be that becoming his girlfriend had changed this girl’s nature?

Since when did such good things happen in the world!

“Brother Xu Feng, try this. It’s delicious.”

The girl smiled as she put food on his plate, but her heart held different plans. Before the duel, to ensure victory, Arola would be utterly obedient, pampering her boyfriend. But once the duel was over... Hmph, hmph, then it would be time to settle the score properly. How dare he make such an absurd bet and even hit on her cousin before meeting her parents!

Wronged! If Xu Feng knew what his girlfriend was thinking, he would surely cry out about injustice, like snow in June. It was clearly Niruis who had pressed him step by step, forcing him to accept the challenge.

But regardless, at this moment, the Young Princess displayed a rare gentleness. Not only did she personally prepare a delicious meal, but she also brought a scroll to heal the injuries her boyfriend had sustained from fighting the Wolf King, restoring him to his best condition. After finishing breakfast, accompanied by his girlfriend, Xu Feng arrived at the Battle God Arena.

As the bravest clan among the beastmen, since ancient times, the Behemoths have never lacked passion and fighting spirit. For them, battle is a sacred enjoyment. This duel had attracted immense attention. Firstly, their noble Young Princess was participating. Secondly, naturally, it was due to the astonishing wager.

Niruis, though mischievous, was also a famous beauty among the beastmen. Moreover, as the beloved daughter of the Behemoth King, her status was extremely noble. Her marriage was naturally a matter of great concern to countless people.

A duel under the watchful eyes of all!

There was still half an hour until the match began, but the venue was already packed. Besides the nobles and warriors of the Behemoth Clan, nearby Wolf and Tiger Clans were also drawn in. To maintain order, the Behemoth King even dispatched his personal guard.

Tickets were worth a fortune and hard to come by. Even though the Battle God Arena could accommodate over a hundred thousand people, a large number of beastmen still couldn’t get in.

Outside the arena, one magic crystal after another was erected. Shaman wizards began casting spells; later, they would use shamanic arts to broadcast the event live.

Boom!

A sound like thunder, yet the sky was cloudless. It was the sound of several Behemoth beasts beating war drums. Simultaneously, the spectators in the stands raised their heads and let out earth-shaking roars. In this way, they welcomed the two contestants about to enter the arena.

The atmosphere had reached its peak. The scene was ablaze with enthusiasm. People were anticipating a spectacular and dazzling battle.

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