Chapter 435 - 433: Freezing the Entire Arena

L Luo Tian had won two matches in a row, easily defeating even the Cyan Giant, who was at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Third Layer.

The crowd was in an uproar, erupting with intense doubt.

Some even claimed that Luo Tian was a shill hired by the Prisoner Arena’s officials.

Whether it was the Evil Fire Tiger or the Cyan Giant, both had been effortlessly insta-killed by Luo Tian, giving off an extremely surreal feeling.

"He actually won that!"

Li Shan was utterly stunned, his face contorting with uncontrollable rage!

He had lost four bets in a row!

All of his savings were gone! How could he not be furious?

’It’s all because of that brat!’

A murderous glint flashed in Li Shan’s sinister eyes!

All around, voices rose, questioning the Prisoner Arena’s officials.

After hearing it so much, Li Shan was also influenced. ’Could Luo Tian really be a shill hired by the Prisoner Arena?’

’The Prisoner Arena is deliberately letting Luo Tian win, creating a huge upset to rake in our money!’

"Steward Dong, the Cyan Giant was at the Peak of the Third Layer in his Cultivation. How could he be defeated so easily? There’s nothing fishy going on here, is there?"

Li Shan also voiced his doubts!

Steward Dong looked embarrassed.

He couldn’t blame the outsiders for thinking that way; even he found it unbelievable.

The Prisoner Arena did indeed rig the outcomes sometimes, but they wouldn’t let the audience lose constantly. They’d occasionally let them win a match.

Today, with the White Dog’s fight and Luo Tian’s two fights, almost eighty to ninety percent of the audience had lost three times in a row!

With so many people expressing doubt, and even Li Shan speaking up, the resentment in the arena was palpable!

If they couldn’t quell this, it would affect future business.

Just as Luo Tian was preparing to leave the stage, Steward Dong’s voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "Ahem, Sir, how about you fight one more match?"

Steward Dong wanted to appease the audience’s anger, so he didn’t want Luo Tian to step down.

"Not interested."

Luo Tian refused.

He had no desire to fight like a slave in a cage-like Prisoner Arena for the entertainment of others.

The previous two fights were purely to save his friends.

Besides that, he felt a certain disgust for Steward Dong.

"Wait, Sir, please wait!"

"If you’re willing to fight one more match, you can take the second slave you wish to redeem for free!"

Steward Dong had no other way to deal with Luo Tian and could only make this offer.

"I can just pay to buy the second slave."

Luo Tian was unmoved.

Steward Dong grew anxious. ’Even this offer can’t sway him? This guy is better suited to be a crooked merchant than I am!’

"What will it take for you to stay and fight one more match, Sir?"

Steward Dong sighed deeply and conceded.

"Heh heh!"

Luo Tian let out a soft chuckle.

This was the Life and Death Prison Arena. Before, Steward Dong called all the shots, doubling the price of the slaves and then going back on his word, bullying outsiders.

But now, Steward Dong was begging Luo Tian, even letting Luo Tian name his own price!

"If you want me to fight, there should be an appearance fee, right? Sixty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins isn’t too much."

Luo Tian stated his price.

Steward Dong almost coughed up blood.

Even hiring bodyguards or assassins at the Fifth or Sixth Layer of the Earth Element Realm wouldn’t cost more than fifty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins.

Luo Tian, at a mere Earth Element Realm Second Layer, was actually demanding an "appearance fee" of sixty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!

"Fine!"

Steward Dong agreed through gritted teeth, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"Since Steward Dong has said he will release my two friends if I fight one more match, then I will fight one more match! Everyone here can be my witness!"

Luo Tian laughed loudly, announcing the matter for all to hear.

"He’s fighting again?"

The audience’s interest was piqued.

"For your third match, your opponent will be at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer, codenamed ’Zombie,’ a survivor of ten life-and-death prison battles!"

Steward Dong announced.

From the iron gate opposite, an Alien Race member walked out. His skin was deathly pale, but his face was cyan, and he had a large, beast-like mouth filled with sharp teeth.

"Now, let the betting begin!"

This time, the audience members were hesitant.

"Zombie is from the Yin Race, which is extremely rare and powerful. But his opponent is a bit strange... who should I bet on?"

"I’m betting on Zombie! His Cultivation is at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer, he’s sure to win!"

"I’ll bet on Luo Tian!"

The crowd began placing their bets. Sixty percent bet on "Zombie," while forty percent bet on Luo Tian.

This way, regardless of whether Luo Tian won or lost, a majority of the people would win, greatly reducing the doubts.

Li Shan, however, was still upset. He had lost all his Spiritual Essence Coins.

Just then, Steward Dong walked over with an apologetic smile. "Young Master Li Shan, how about I put up the money for your bet this round? If you lose, it’s on me. If you win, the money is yours!"

Li Shan was a regular customer here, a big spender, and his father was a high-ranking member of the Martial City Spirit Hall—a figure who needed to be flattered and appeased.

Therefore, Steward Dong didn’t want to offend Li Shan and was even trying to find ways to get on his good side.

"Oh?"

Li Shan’s previously cold and grim expression immediately vanished.

"Twenty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins, bet on Zombie to win!"

Steward Dong took out the Spiritual Essence Coins and had a servant place the bet for him.

Li Shan wasn’t particularly happy. If Luo Tian won again, he still wouldn’t get a single coin.

"Rest assured, Young Master Li Shan. This round, Zombie will definitely win!"

Steward Dong gave him a knowing look.

"Oh?"

Li Shan’s interest was piqued.

If an official from the Prisoner Arena dared to make a guarantee, he must be confident.

If that was the case, Luo Tian would die in battle, and he would still get some Spiritual Essence Coins.

Li Shan felt a sense of excited anticipation.

「Inside the Prisoner Arena.」

Zombie’s cold, cyan eyes stared at Luo Tian.

Before entering the arena, a staff member had instructed him that if he could kill this opponent, he would be granted his freedom!

"Die, human brat!"

A gray airflow emanated from Zombie’s body as a cold, deathly aura spread out, making the entire Prisoner Arena feel like a mass grave.

With a strike of his palm, the overwhelming deathly aura gathered and transformed into a colossal cyan palm that shot forward to kill.

Luo Tian executed the Cold Wind Palm, sending a violent, icy cyclone of Cold Power to meet the attack head-on.

BOOM! WHOOSH!

The two palms clashed, and waves of deathly aura and cold air battered the surroundings.

Luo Tian was hit by the powerful shockwave and was forced back several steps.

’This fellow’s strength is not bad.’ Luo Tian gave Zombie a few more glances.

After all, he was at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer and had survived the bloody cruelty of the Life and Death Prison Arena. Zombie was much stronger than an ordinary practitioner at the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer.

"Hmm?"

Zombie grunted in surprise. A human at the Earth Element Realm Second Layer had actually managed to take one of his palm strikes head-on.

’It seems this enemy is no simpleton. No wonder the Prisoner Arena offered me freedom for killing him.’

’So what if you’re not simple? You’re a dead man!’

Zombie roared inwardly as he continuously struck with both palms. His attacks were incredibly powerful, sending out one massive cyan Palm Force after another, each wreathed in a deathly aura.

Luo Tian stood on guard.

This enemy was much stronger than the Cyan Giant. Moreover, his constitution was special, giving him a certain resistance to Cold Power.

On the other hand, Luo Tian found himself being assailed by the deathly aura.

「In the spectator stands.」

"That kid is actually fighting on even terms with Zombie?"

"Could he be hiding his Cultivation level? Even a disciple from one of the three Overlord Level factions would have a hard time doing this, right?"

The crowd exclaimed in amazement.

Luo Tian’s previous two fights had ended so quickly that they felt surreal.

Now, seeing Luo Tian in a real, substantial fight against Zombie, they were finally able to see his true level of skill!

Just then.

Inside the Prisoner Arena, a Treasure Sword that looked as if it were carved from ice appeared in Luo Tian’s hand.

This was none other than the reward bestowed by the Hall Master, the Water Cold Sword!

SWISH!

With a slash of the sword, the surrounding air condensed, and it was as if a crystalline Ice Cone shot out, as fast as a bolt of lightning.

Zombie shattered the Sword Technique with a palm strike, but his hand was eroded by the cold, leaving a layer of frost behind.

The advantage of the Water Cold Sword lay in its powerful freezing effect. Luo Tian gradually channeled more of his Divine Vein Cold Power into the Treasure Sword, making his Sword Techniques even more chillingly cold.

Wherever the Sword Qi landed, a layer of ice instantly formed.

"Oh no, this kid actually has such a Divine Soldier! Zombie is going to lose!"

"Even Zombie is no match for him? Damn it, I’m going to lose money again."

This time, the spectators who had bet on Zombie felt they were about to lose, yet they didn’t suspect the Prisoner Arena of rigging the match.

Watching the battle, Li Shan’s face darkened. "Steward Dong, are you trying to make a fool of me?"

The Zombie that Steward Dong had bet on for him was on the verge of losing, and he wouldn’t get a single coin!

Steward Dong hadn’t expected Luo Tian to get this far either, but he remained relatively calm and smiled. "Young Master Li Shan, don’t be hasty. Perhaps Zombie still has an ace up his sleeve?"

「Three breaths later.」

On the Prisoner Arena floor, Zombie’s eyes suddenly turned blood-red, and a ferocious, overwhelming deathly aura erupted from his body.

The veins on the surface of Zombie’s skin turned crimson and bulged, making him look savage and terrifying!

"Incredible! Zombie is using some kind of Secret Technique, his power has surged!"

"Zombie, tear that kid to shreds!"

The audience cried out in shock.

A hint of delight also appeared on Li Shan’s face.

Zombie’s strength skyrocketed, reaching the Peak of Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer, a frightening sight!

"Heh heh! I hope Young Master Li Shan is satisfied with this battle."

Steward Dong revealed a fawning smile.

"Satisfied, hahaha!"

Li Shan laughed smugly, eager to see the gruesome sight of Luo Tian’s death.

「On the Prisoner Arena floor.」

"Corpse Transformation Palm!"

Zombie’s Palm Technique was even more terrifying now, a blend of deathly aura and a bloody, baleful energy.

Once the Corpse Transformation Palm touched flesh, it would cause it to necrotize. Of course, if the opponent was too weak, they would simply turn directly into a corpse!

Luo Tian was astonished by Zombie’s transformation. A sweep of his Spiritual Sense revealed Medicinal Power flowing within his body.

’So that’s how it is. They’re using drugs to secretly manipulate the fight!’

Luo Tian’s expression turned cold!

"Activate!"

His Nether Dragon Divine Vein erupted at full power. A dark Cold Current surged around him, but in an instant, it was all poured into the Water Cold Sword!

The next moment, a turbulent coldness surged from within the Water Cold Sword, sending out layer upon layer of ripples!

Frost condensed on the ground beneath Luo Tian’s feet, and one Ice Cone after another erupted from the earth, spreading in all directions!

"Sword Wind Howl!"

Luo Tian unleashed a chillingly brilliant Extreme Ice Sword Light. It carried an imposing intent that seemed to pierce the heavens and emitted a stunning roar.

Wherever the Sword Light passed, the ground froze rapidly, and countless Ice Cones shot out!

BOOM! CRACK!

Zombie’s Palm Force was instantly frozen, then shattered by the Sword Qi.

Finally, the cold and violent Sword Light struck Zombie.

An explosion erupted, and a pillar of ice over ten meters tall appeared on the spot, with Zombie frozen solid inside.

The battle was over.

’What astonishing Cold Power!’

Even Luo Tian was surprised.

On one hand, after cultivating with the Ice Dragon Celestial Cold Stone, the Cold Power of his Nether Dragon Divine Vein was already very strong.

On the other hand, it was thanks to the Water Cold Sword. The sword’s sharpness was average for its class, but its Cold Attribute was exceptionally powerful!

With that single sword strike, the entire Prisoner Arena was covered in frost, and Luo Tian himself was surrounded by a forest of ice cones.

The surrounding audience stared blankly at the frozen Prisoner Arena!

Zombie, even after his sudden power boost, had been defeated just like that!

The ecstatic look on Li Shan’s face vanished in an instant, replaced by an even more terrifying rage!

"Steward Dong, do you think I’m an idiot? That I’m easy to fool?"

Li Shan raged.

Steward Dong leaped up from his seat. Although he did indeed think so, he would never admit it, not even if he were beaten to death.