Chapter 94: The Duel Begins

Magic fireworks lit up the sky. In the VIP seats sat the Behemoth King, flanked by two fierce-looking middle-aged men—the chiefs of the Wolf and Tiger clans.

The Wolf Riders and the Bloodthirsty Tigers were home to awe-inspiring warriors. Though they couldn’t compare to the Four Clans of the Beast God, their strength within the Kingdom was not to be underestimated.

The expressions of the two chiefs were grave, bottling up their inner frustration. They had hoped to forge marriage alliances with the powerful Behemoth Clan, yet now the Young Princess, cherished by Mishouleite, was staking her lifelong happiness on such an absurd duel… They could only hope that detestable human would lose!

Abruptly, the Behemoth King stood up and raised his right hand. The noisy arena instantly fell silent, leaving only the sound of heavy breathing. That these proud beastmen were so orderly was a testament to Mishouleite’s prestige. He was not only the king of his clan and a peerless warrior, but his strength had also reached the Saint-level, earning him the title of the Beast Tribe’s foremost champion.

Yet the Behemoth King felt a pang of bitterness in his heart. He too thought his daughter was acting too willfully, but matters had reached this point, and there was no turning back. Mishouleite gave a brief address, after which the beastmen erupted into thunderous cheers once more.

“Now, let us welcome Niruis, the noble and beautiful princess of our Behemoth Clan.”

Boom!

The roar of the crowd peaked at that moment, shaking the entire arena. Under the gaze of thousands, Niruis showed not a trace of nervousness, striding proudly onto the dueling platform.

The little girl was still dressed in pure white today, her aura utterly innocent. Who could have imagined that this beauty with such an adorable doll-like face could be so violent?

“The princess will surely win!”

“Go, Princess!”

“Beat that human kid to a pulp!”

…

Cheers rose and fell, yet Niruis’s expression remained unchanged. Though willful, she knew today’s duel was of great importance and required focus. She took a deep breath, striving to get into peak condition.

The Behemoths, the most valiant clan among the beastmen, could transform into giant beasts several meters tall during battle. Unfortunately, girls did not possess this ability. But one should never underestimate Niruis because of that—she was the beloved daughter of the Behemoth King, born of the purest and noblest bloodline.

Her white clothes could not conceal the jade-like complexion of the Young Princess. In her hand, she held an exquisite short sword, only a foot long, yet it was a famous divine weapon across the continent. However, aside from the warriors of the Behemoth Clan, few could wield it with ease. Legend had it that it was forged from Dark Iron that fell from the sky. Named Purple Dawn, it weighed two hundred pounds.

The beauty was like jade, her small hands delicate and elegant. It was hard to imagine that such a seemingly frail girl could hold a two-hundred-pound weapon effortlessly, her relaxed expression as if she were holding an embroidery needle.

In the stands, the Queen looked extremely tense. This was no ordinary duel—it concerned their daughter’s happiness. “My King, can Ni’er win?”

Mishouleite held his beloved wife’s hand but did not speak. Even he could not see through Xu Feng’s strength.

Where there was competition, there was gambling. Outside the arena, people were already placing bets. Most favored the Young Princess. Though Niruis was somewhat spoiled, she had been taught martial arts by her father since childhood, and her strength was beyond doubt. As for that human kid, he was said to be some viscount… Hmph, human nobles were all about eating, drinking, and having fun—everything else was just for show. He was no match for the princess.

The odds reached one to five. But just then, a mysterious figure arrived outside the arena.

“Is there a limit on bets?”

“Of course not.” A two-meter-tall tiger puffed out his chest. The chief of the Tiger clan was running the gambling operation.

“Good. Here are one hundred thousand gold coins. I bet on Xu Feng to win.”

“What?”

The tiger-man was shocked. One hundred thousand gold coins was no small sum. He almost thought he had misheard. “Are you really betting that much?”

“Nonsense. Didn’t you say there’s no limit?”

“Uh… that’s right!” The tiger-man nodded, but he couldn’t shake a feeling of unease.

Inside the arena, VIP seats.

Aside from the beastmen’s nobility, a few humans were also seated there. Among them, one young woman stood out. She wasn’t the kind of beauty who could topple cities, but her entire being exuded an air of scholarly refinement—a beauty full of wisdom.

“Miss, isn’t this too risky? One hundred thousand gold coins… What if Xu Feng loses…”

“Uncle Matthew, there’s no need to worry.” A faint smile appeared at the corner of the young woman’s lips. She was the eldest daughter of the Yarslan Family, Luomi, known as the Empire’s top talented woman alongside Princess Ailiya, together hailed as the peerless twin jewels.

“Investment always carries risk, but I have faith in Xu Feng. With an eighty percent certainty, of course I’ll take the gamble.”

“But…”

“Say no more.”

Matthew sighed and turned his gaze. By now, Xu Feng had entered the arena. In stark contrast to the cheers the Young Princess received, he was met with a chorus of boos and countless jealous stares. It was understandable—after all, if he won, he would marry the beloved daughter of the Behemoth King… How could the beastmen not be jealous?

The full arena’s jeers couldn’t affect Xu Feng. Such a scene was already within his expectations. He retrieved the Dragon Soul from his storage ring.

The two faced each other from a distance. The beastmen also quieted down, the atmosphere growing tense. The duel began…

As the princess of the Behemoth Clan, Niruis was naturally a warrior. However, unlike humans, beastmen could not use Battle Aura. Yet Behemoth blood granted her innate divine strength!

Her face still wore a sweet smile. This Young Princess’s aura was indeed utterly innocent. Her jade-like delicate hand gently swung out, bringing with it a sky full of killing intent.

Swish, swish, swish…

Three vortices of power appeared in the air. Xu Feng’s expression changed—this girl was incredibly strong. With a thought, three fire arrows shot out instantly.

Boom! Before the explosions had even ended, a flash of white light emerged from the smoke. Niruis had closed in, her sword radiating a cold killing intent aimed at Xu Feng’s neck.

“Ah!”

In the stands, Arola covered her mouth, her face full of panic. Was her cousin trying to kill Brother Xu Feng? Her attack was too vicious!

Yet the arena erupted into thunderous cheers. The Behemoths loudly praised their princess. Human nobles were truly trash—barely starting, and already the princess had finished him off.

However, Mishouleite’s face showed no smile. This Xu Feng was no simple character. It wouldn’t be easy for his daughter to win.

Strategically speaking, Niruis’s tactics were correct. It was well known that mages excelled at long-range attacks, with immense power, but their strength would greatly diminish at close quarters. So from the start, she used the vortices to distract Xu Feng and close the distance.

This hateful guy had deceived her cousin with sweet words. Niruis hated him to the core. Though it was a duel, she showed no mercy in her strikes.

First update, got up a bit late, sorry, but the update amount won’t be less—at least four updates. Recommendation votes!

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