Chapter 20: Team Up

Accept the challenge? To slay him? A surge of killing intent burst forth from Arata's pupils. He was exhilarated to the extreme! So excited that he was trembling all over. Once, Iwao's existence made him look up in awe. After all, Iwao was the first prodigy of the Great Cyan Empire! And now, this guy had fallen to such a pitiful state! Yet here he was, daring to provoke him right in this arena. This only fueled Arata's ambition! To kill Iwao, take his head, and establish his dominance! "Since you're asking for it, I'll grant your wish," Arata arrogantly beckoned with his finger, taunting, "If I can't kill you within three moves, I'll kneel and call you grandpa right here!" The news of Iwao's recovery hadn't reached Imperial City yet. Now that the Leach Family was preoccupied, who had the time to continue pursuing Iwao? This led Arata to believe that Iwao was a waste! Dealing with a waste, even three moves were too many. Iwao walked onto the stage at a leisurely pace, standing tall. Swallow on his shoulder couldn't resist taunting the Wind Blade Swift Leopard, "What are you staring at? Travis will gouge your eyeballs out later!" Provoked like this, the Wind Blade Swift Leopard roared in anger, emitting a burst of killing intent! Seeing this, Raman couldn't help but mock, "Iwao, I've seen people seeking death, but never someone as suicidal as you. If you've lost faith in life, just find a rope and hang yourself. Why bother... making a fool of yourself in front of thousands of people?" A hint of coldness played at the corner of Iwao's mouth. "Raman, Arata..." "What? Are you scared?" Arata wouldn't miss such a golden opportunity. "Even if you're scared, it's no use. Since you've accepted the challenge, it means this life-and-death battle is officially on!" "No, I mean, how about you two team up?" Iwao's voice was low and steady. "Us two, team up?" Raman was first surprised, then burst into laughter. "Iwao, have you lost your mind?" "If you don't dare, then get down." Iwao spoke indifferently. A flash of killing intent suddenly appeared in Raman's eyes. "Iwao, you're shameless, asking for a beating!" How could Raman, with his pride, tolerate being repeatedly provoked? He was the Seventh Prince of the Great Cyan Empire! Once, when Iwao was the first prodigy, Raman was severely suppressed, not daring to make a sound. Now, Iwao was nothing but a waste, yet he dared to repeatedly challenge him! How could he relieve his pent-up anger without personally slaying him? And so, an unprecedented scene unfolded on the stage! Raman, Arata, and Iwao, three of them standing together on the platform. All the spectators felt that this scene was somewhat absurd! Even Magar couldn't help but raise an eyebrow slightly. What was supposed to be a final match had unexpectedly turned into this spectacle! Even he hadn't expected this. "Battle on the platform is a battle of life and death. In the midst of it, life and death will be decided!" Elian's voice boomed. "With thousands of spectators present to bear witness, regardless of who lives or dies, there shall be no retaliation! Otherwise, according to Imperial City's iron law, the punishment is death!" This statement effectively blocked Iwao's retreat. Once on the platform of life and death, was there still a chance of survival? No way! If Arata and Raman were to duel, even though both sides would give their all, they would surely hold back. Although Elian wasn't from the Sanders Family, standing on the side of the royal family made him part of it. Now, with Iwao added to the mix, the dynamics changed. "Hey hey hey, a foolish leopard, a clumsy elephant, dare to flaunt their strength in front of me?" Swallow laughed uproariously, drawing enmity. "Roar!" "Howl!" Both the Silver Radiance Profound Elephant and the Wind Blade Swift Leopard roared, evidently provoked by Swallow. "I'm going to kill you!" Arata growled lowly, his entire body riding on the Wind Blade Swift Leopard, charging at an incredible speed! At that moment, he seemed to transform into a tornado, intense killing intent emanating from him! Even the spectators below the platform could sense the overwhelming bloodthirstiness. "Swoosh!" The Wind Blade Swift Leopard leaped high, pouncing toward Iwao. Its ferocious teeth even had traces of blood on them! On the other side, the Silver Radiance Profound Elephant moved its massive body, charging forward. Iwao was blocked from all retreats, with nowhere to go! Just when everyone thought he was doomed, a sudden burst of green light erupted from Iwao's body. He lifted his head, the killing intent in his eyes no longer concealed. This moment had finally arrived! You all better wait. Everyone who has oppressed me, I'll make sure to retaliate against every one of you! With this surge of killing intent, Iwao took a step forward and punched the Wind Blade Swift Leopard head-on! Instead of backing down, he dared to fight back! Many spectators gasped in shock. The scene that followed would likely be gruesome! "This kid is going to die miserably," the old eunuch smiled. He was very satisfied with this outcome! "Boom!" In full view of everyone, Iwao's punch was like a cannonball, directly sending the Wind Blade Swift Leopard flying! His body sank, and under his feet, the platform cracked open with a loud snap! Then, Iwao's body twisted violently, turning at an incredible angle towards the other side. Facing the charging Silver Radiance Profound Elephant, Iwao shouted, and unbelievably... he withstood the impact with his own body! Myriad Wood Soaring Body, bursting forth in an instant! When Iwao collided, it was with the Silver Radiance Profound Elephant. At that moment, it seemed as if the Silver Radiance Profound Elephant had collided not with a figure but with an impregnable fortress! "Boom!" Another loud crash and the five to six-meter-high Silver Radiance Profound Elephant staggered a few times. Its four sturdy elephant legs seemed a bit unsteady... Then, it collapsed with a resounding crash! "Ah!" Only then did Arata's miserable scream echo! He was pinned beneath the body of the Wind Blade Swift Leopard that had been thrown, and one of his legs instantly fractured, causing him to break into a cold sweat. On the other side, Raman's smile froze. His face turned pale, and he rubbed his eyes, making sure he wasn't seeing things! "Foolish leopard, go die!" Swallow's petite figure soared into the air, shuttling through the void with several consecutive movements so fast that even afterimages trailed behind. The Wind Blade Swift Leopard roared, spewing out several wind blades from its mouth! The wind blades were exceptionally sharp. However, Swallow's agility was extremely profound. In the blink of an eye, he approached the Wind Blade Swift Leopard, and with a raised hand, executed a Salted Fish Spur! "Hiss! Hiss!" His slender arms transformed into sharp wooden spikes, precisely piercing into the pupils of the Wind Blade Swift Leopard! Blood sprayed out! "Howl! Howl! Howl!" The Wind Blade Swift Leopard writhed in extreme pain, struggling madly. Arata beneath it turned green, his face trembling. "Get out of here, you beast!" Swallow landed in front of Arata, his arm transforming into a whip, and with a crisp crack, he struck Arata across the face. A clear blood mark appeared on Arata's face! "Just now, weren't you quite good at boasting? Who are you challenging now?" Swallow taunted, "Travis will whip you to death!" "Snap!" He swung his hand for another lash.