Chapter 731 - 675: Demon and Holy (1/2)

As expected of the last trial of the competition, the stage was grandiose and, unlike the other trials, it wasn't happening in a separate dimension or miniature world.

An intense tremor spread from the plateau, causing the crowd to momentarily panic. Thankfully, Gutcha calmed them down and explained that this strange occurrence was because the last stage is surfacing.

Slowly but surely, part of the plateau rose into the air, much to everyone's astonishment. Even Isadore sat there, agape, as a huge chunk of the plateau hovered toward the canopy. It seemed to be magically changing its form, transforming into a massive floating island, circular and protected by a rainbow-colored defensive formation.

”You really did your best, huh.” Isadore Malfront glanced at Arthur and nodded his head. He couldn't help but admire the myriad and miraculous things the parasite was able to do.

Then again, such feats are not that surprising, especially to those who knew Arthur really well. After all, he had possessed hundreds of thousands of lifeforms and the number of skills he has in his arsenal is simply staggering. Yes, a while ago, a bunch of his skills fused together for better efficiency, but, ever since, he possessed even more corpses and living beings, which made him gain dozens of skills at a time.

From anyone's point of view, creating this plateau or the other dimension might seem hard, though- in truth- it was not. It does consume a lot of Mental Power and Nether Energy but it's definitely worth it.

With the help of his special 'Creation' stat, along with the high proficiency in Spatial Magic, and dozens of miscellaneous skills, Arthur was able to create a separate dimension and fill it with a bunch of things, like reanimated monsters or small pieces of lands.

The widescreen displaying the last stage was in full view, showcasing the whole floating island and the remaining teams, which were as baffled as everyone else.

Gutcha was grinning from one ear to the other, clearly enjoying the exaggerated reactions of some of the participants.

”Get ready!” The pigolo loudly shouted, snapping the youngsters out of their daze and garnering their full attention.

”The individual fights are randomized. Which means that even if you fought the first fight, there is a chance you'll fight in the second one too.

I will briefly repeat the rules. One victory equals 50 points, defeat can also gain you points based on your performance. Three losses and you're out. Is that clear?”

Most of them nodded their heads, while the rest raised their eyebrows and looked questioningly at the hideous host.

”Let's begin!” He added excitedly, his hand fishing out a strange white cube from an oversized back pocket.

The cube flew from the pigolo's hand and rapidly spun before shooting a subtle light that transformed into flashing letters.

*Leo from the Holy Dominion Team versus Marjory from the Demon Team.*

As they saw their names flashing brightly, the golden-haired youth 'Leo' and Marjory were instantly teleported to the middle of the stage.

The battling arena wasn't as grandiose but it was big enough for them to fly around and use their strongest techniques and spells. Furthermore, it was protected by a strong defensive formation, which assured the safety of the crowd watching from below.

”This calls for more bets, what do you think, Arthur?”

Isadore cackled, his eyes darting toward the parasite, trying to place a bet for the second time. Although he lost the first one, he still has not given up and wanted to showcase his superior sense of judgment.

”Bets? I don't mind. What do you want to bet on?”

”The participants, of course. Each fight, you and I will choose a participant and if he or she wins, one of us will have to pay the other.”

”That's straight out gambling, Your Majesty.”

”All bets are gambling.”

”No, they are not. Look, even your Guardian doesn't like this idea of yours.”

Isadore half-heartedly glanced at the usually nonchalant Dan, who was frowning and, very subtly, shaking his hand toward the King.

”Are you in or out?” Isadore was very persistent.

It's no secret that Arthur was vastly wealthy, much more than Isadore, who was the king of the biggest Middle-Realm in the Cloud Sea Universe.