Chapter 2938: Another Rule Added

As seven individuals stepped onto the seven arenas first, it meant these arenas had ’arena masters’, and these masters stood there, waiting for others to challenge them.

"If it’s true as he said, the first arena masters don’t need to worry about others using war of attrition to exhaust their strength."

Hearing the middle-aged man’s words behind Ismael Mullins, Wyatt Barnes thought to himself.

Moreover, in this way, just as the middle-aged man said, the initial arena masters might even gain a certain strength enhancement in their battles against challengers.

So, regardless of who goes first, it is beneficial without any harm.

However, despite this, Wyatt Barnes didn’t intend to go up first and decided to wait until the very end...

Only this way is the safest.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Just as Wyatt’s thoughts turned abruptly, three more figures ascended the remaining three arenas.

Instantly, nine arenas had their arena masters.

"Now, the nine arena masters are in position... Anyone participating in the South Heaven Arena can challenge them, and once they succeed, they can become the new arena master!"

"The defeated arena master, besides being unable to ascend the arena they once stood on, still has the opportunity to challenge other arenas they haven’t stood on."

The voice of the Autumn Holding Kingdom’s Emperor continued, "Now, I announce... The South Heaven Arena officially begins!"

South Heaven Arena, officially begins!

As the Autumn Holding Kingdom’s Emperor’s words fell, nine figures successively ascended the nine arenas, prepared to battle the nine arena masters.

"That’s the son of South Citizen City’s City Lord, Fabian Hayden, his cultivation, though only at the Heavenly Realm Love Rowan Upper Immortal level, the Immortal Methods and Divine Ability he possesses are remarkable!"

"That’s the daughter of the Ho Clan’s Clan Chief of North Source City, Kendra Ho, although a woman, she broke through and achieved the pinnacle of Love Rowan Upper Immortal at the age of just over three hundred, her Immortal Methods and Divine Ability are not simple, and she is also the Ho Clan’s most talented individual in a thousand years."

"That’s..."

...

Wyatt Barnes’s ears were filled with whispered conversations, as many recognized some arena masters and challengers on the nine arenas.

These people, most of them from prestigious clans, had some fame in the past.

In a moment, the people on the nine arenas began to move.

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

...

Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump! Thump!

...

Above the nine arenas, most arena masters and challengers rose into the air, directly wielding Immortal Artifacts. As their Immortal Origin Force surged, colorful powers bloomed in their hands.

At the same time, various techniques were displayed.

"Among these eighteen people, the strongest is still the daughter of the Ho Clan’s Clan Chief from North Source City, Kendra Ho!"

About ten breaths later, casually scanning the eighteen people dueling, Wyatt Barnes’s gaze finally rested on the sole woman among them.

And this woman was the previously mentioned daughter of the Ho Clan’s Clan Chief of North Source City, Kendra Ho.

"This daughter of the Ho family truly proves women can be as capable as men!"

"Indeed... To achieve such accomplishments in just over three hundred years as a woman is remarkable."

"Among the eighteen people on stage now, the strongest is indeed this Miss Ho."

...

Kendra Ho is a rather delicate-looking woman, dressed in a green outfit, with a graceful figure, attracting most people’s attention upon taking action.

Of course, delicate is just Wyatt Barnes’s assessment of Kendra Ho.

In the eyes of others, Kendra Ho was already considered a rare beauty.

It’s just that Wyatt Barnes had seen too many beauties, and with Leilany by his side for a long time, he had become immune to those beauties considered stunning by the average person.

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

...

Kendra Ho’s Immortal Artifact is a long whip, which, after infusing Immortal Origin Force, sometimes becomes a rigid rod, sweeping through troops with dominating might, and sometimes becomes soft like a snake, gracefully following and winding around her opponent.

In less than twenty breaths, her opponent, a Heavenly Realm Love Rowan Upper Immortal, was struck by the straight whip and directly flew out of the ascending light beams of the arena.

Kendra Ho, wins!

"Looking at Kendra Ho’s relaxed demeanor, it’s clear she wasn’t using her full strength... If she did, her opponent probably wouldn’t have lasted five breaths."

Ismael Mullins’s voice reached Wyatt’s ears.

And Ismael’s voice caused recognition among those around him, with many people echoing, "Indeed, Miss Ho wasn’t exerting full effort."

"How could she have given her all with such an easeful appearance?"

"With such minimal exertion, Miss Ho probably wouldn’t even need Pill Medicine to recover the expended Immortal Origin Force in moments."

...

"Master, you... What’s wrong?"

Quickly, Ismael Mullins noticed something was off with Wyatt Barnes, who was staring intently at Kendra Ho on the arena, his eyes vacant, as if he had lost his soul.

It wasn’t until Ismael Mullins spoke that Wyatt Barnes returned to himself, managing a bitter smile, "The Immortal Artifact that Leilany uses is also a whip..."

Although the long whip in Kendra Ho’s hand is only a Monarch Grade Immortal Artifact, while Leilany’s is a King Grade Immortal Artifact.

But still, the similarity of the whips reminded Wyatt Barnes of Leilany.

Thinking of Leilany, he couldn’t help but wonder how she was doing now, if she was in danger, if she was safe, and so on...

"Sir, Miss Leilany will definitely be safe and sound."

Only then did Ismael Mullins understand why Wyatt Barnes was lost; it turned out that the Immortal Artifact used by Kendra Ho was similar to Miss Leilany’s, both being a long whip.

"Yes."

Wyatt Barnes nodded, and tried to focus his attention on the nine arenas.

With Kendra Ho defeating the arena master and becoming the new master, the other eight arenas also saw successful challenges. Of course, some defended their position and remained master.

While three arenas were still undecided, there was another who went up to different arenas, but no one ascended to Kendra Ho’s arena.

This didn’t surprise Kendra Ho, who sat cross-legged and rested with closed eyes.

"It seems most people are reluctant to battle Miss Ho... After all, with her strength, she is almost certain to secure one of the spots to enter South Heaven’s Ancient Realm this time."

Many people thought so.

"Family Head Ho, your daughter truly stands out... After her single battle, no one dares to challenge her anymore."

On another side of the audience, an elderly man in white robes looked at the finely dressed middle-aged man beside him and commented.

At the same time, his gaze towards the middle-aged man was filled with envy and bitterness.

He had a grandson with decent talent, but compared to the Ho Family’s daughter, his grandson fell quite short.

"Family Head Holland, your grandson is not bad either... He’s already defeated two opponents and defended his position as master twice."

The finely dressed middle-aged man chuckled, his eyes falling on a young man on another arena, generously saying, "Moreover, your grandson is a dozen years younger than my daughter, his future achievements may even surpass hers."

"Family Head Ho, you’re too modest... My incompetent grandson is miles behind your esteemed daughter."

...

As some of the notable family heirs ascended the arenas and became new masters, similar flattering words echoed among the gathering of prominent families on both sides.

Time quietly slipped by.

Quickly, as evening descended, Many Love Rowan Upper Immortals who registered to participate in the South Heaven arena already ascended several arenas, and failed successively.

"Alas... my strength still falls short. I will rest for a few days and train a bit more."

"I feel the same... My Immortal Method could be enhanced with a little more understanding, I’ll contemplate on it first before challenging again."

...

Those who faced defeats on several arenas decided not to be hasty in challenging the masters in the coming days.

And on this first day, the arena seized by Kendra Ho since she defeated the initial master, remained unchallenged.

This situation left many speechless.

Even the Autumn Holding Kingdom’s emperor frowned, for it was a rare occurrence.

"In the past, prominent figures like Kendra would typically act last... But this time, Kendra seized an arena early on, leaving it unchallenged."

A voice of awe reached Wyatt Barnes’s ears, "If tomorrow sees more standouts like Kendra challenging, another arena might be vacated... thus, the progress of the South Heaven arena could slow significantly."

"Perhaps the rules of the South Heaven arena should be revised."

Another person remarked.

This person’s words seemed prophetic.

As night fell, the day’s South Heaven arena concluded, and the Autumn Holding Kingdom’s emperor announced loudly:

"Starting tomorrow, here’s an added rule for the South Heaven arena: If any arena’s master stands without an opponent for an hour... they earn a direct spot to the South Heaven’s Ancient Realm."

Following the emperor’s proclamation, the next day’s South Heaven arena saw many challengers at Kendra Ho’s arena.

However, these challengers mostly sought humiliation, being defeated one by one by Kendra Ho.

By the afternoon of the second day, half an hour went by without a challenger for Kendra Ho.

Soon, nearly an hour passed.

"In just a few breaths, an hour will pass... if no one challenges Kendra, she will secure one of the spots for South Heaven’s Ancient Realm."

"With her strength, she’s bound to win a spot... it looks like she’ll secure it ahead of time."

...

Amid whispers among the crowd, an hour elapsed, and still no one challenged Kendra Ho.

At once, the Autumn Holding Kingdom’s emperor rose again, loudly announcing: "The master of this arena is Kendra Ho... Kendra Ho secures one of the spots for South Heaven’s Ancient Realm."

"Now, Kendra Ho vacates this arena... Those wishing to be the new master of this arena may ascend."

With this, there were only eight spots left for entering South Heaven’s Ancient Realm!