Chapter 33 - Arena! (1/2)

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Hao Xuan went back to sleep as it was already late. Zhurong hadn't even moved from his initial spot and was still sleeping soundly.

The next morning he was woken up by a knock on the door, it was First. They both had breakfast and then First asked him what his plans were.

”Brother, you only have less than two weeks left before the deadline. I see that you're already at the top of the Elementary realm, have you decided on what type of energy do you want to use to open the next meridian?”

”Something related to swordsmanship. I am not sure yet but that's my only option for now. It's just that I don't know how to go about doing this,” Hao Xuan replied while shrugging his shoulders.

”How about some actual combat experience? It is the only sure-fire way of getting results,” First said after thinking for a few seconds.

”You're right brother. Should I take on another mission?” while pointing at the screen Hao Xuan asked.

”No, I have a better idea. There's an arena in the inner city where many people go to either blow off steam or challenge themselves. You can fight against both beasts and men in there and even make some money while doing. Many of us go there undercover when we need to train.”

Hao Xuan agreed with First. With just over 10 days left he needed to understand another type of energy quickly, and putting himself in situations like these was the best plan.

He agreed and First took him back into the inner city. This time they went to the exact opposite side of the trade market. It took them a couple of hours to reach a massive Colosseum. Up close it was even bigger. There were thousands of people entering and leaving at any one point. Entire families, strong warriors, young couples, almost all types of people could be seen there.

After walking for about 10mins they finally reached the fighting grounds, which were divided into twenty different stages, each with a radius of a hundred meters.

Many beasts and people could be seen fighting in there.

First led Hao Xuan towards the side and they entered a sort of a locker room. There were two men outside behind a counter chatting.