Chapter 1240 - The Arrival of the Battle Trials (1/2)
Chapter 1240: The Arrival of the Battle Trials
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
For the next few days, the atmosphere of the Western Kingdom War City continued to heat up. With the arrival of the battle trials, the excitement, which was gradually reaching its peak, spread throughout the whole city.
Amid such excitement, numerous sources of information spread rumors unceasingly, especially rumors regarding the popular candidates who were most likely to win the title. These folks had become the center of attention of the whole Western Kingdom War City and even the Western Kingdom Continent!
It also marked the emergence of a series of people who, although not known in the past, were gradually coming to new fame at this time. These people had been hiding their strength for many years, obviously waiting for The Child of the Continent Battle Trials before gaining their famed reputations.
The main rumor that was currently spreading was news of Mu Chen's and Xiong Ba's fight in the Heroes Pavilion. This battle had attracted a lot of attention to Mu Chen especially.
It was precisely for this reason that the total betting volume on Mu Chen in the Anticipated Victors Ranking had reached 100 million drops of Sovereign Spiritual Liquid. Of this 100 million, 80 million were cast by Mu Chen!
In any case, the battle with Xiong Ba was a welcome small deterrent. At least in the next few days, although there were still many Sovereigns who were eyeing Mu Chen's rank, none of them dared provoke him.
The reason for this was still Mu Chen's sky-high price. At a price of one punch for 80 million drops, even Upper Earthly Sovereigns who had big fortuned couldn't easily afford it. Of course, the most important thing was that they were not absolutely sure that, even at this cost, they could achieve their desired results.
After all, Xiong Ba's forewarning was in the back of all of their minds. Mu Chen's punch was too weird!
After Xiong Ba had lost, he was too ashamed to remain in the Western Kingdom War City. This also caused many people to be unaware of what secret Mu Chen's blow contained, as it appeared to be common. However, it could still somehow defeat an Upper Earthly Sovereign.
People clearly feared what was unknown to them. So, without absolute certainty, no one would easily provoke Mu Chen. As such, he could now have a few days of peace and quiet.
In such a peaceful atmosphere, a few days passed in the blink of an eye. The Western Kingdom Continent's Child of the Continent Battle Trials had finally arrived, much to everyone's excited anticipation.
When the day of the battle arrived, there were countless drums beating, which made it sound as if a thunderstorm was rumbling throughout the Western Kingdom War City. The buzzing sound spread between heaven and earth, arousing the excitement of countless people. Amid the roar of the drums, the very air itself seemed to contain a magnificent fighting spirit, and everyone's spirits were high.
When the drums sounded, everyone suddenly saw something hurtling through the sky. A magnificent spiritual power soared fiercely into the sky.
As its spiritual fluctuations were unusually strong, once it appeared, it was bound to attract the public's attention. But now, it was just like a fountain in the ocean, not drawing half as much attention as it normally would. From this display, it was evident just how many elite Sovereigns had gathered here for The Child of the Continent Battle Trials.
In the center of the Western Kingdom War City, outside the Western Kingdom War Temple, the square was surrounded by a sea of people. In the square, a war drum continued to beat.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
At this moment, several spiritual silhouettes constantly whizzed through the sky, then finally landed in the square. They had their hands clasped behind their backs and their expressions were solemn.
As this square was close to the Western Kingdom War Temple, it exuded a magnificent aura. In front of a Heavenly Sovereign, these usually arrogant elite Sovereigns naturally did not dare show any audacity and were on their best behaviors.
Mu Chen and Luo Li also came together at this time, both arriving in the square simultaneously. However, when they appeared, they immediately attracted a lot of glimmering glances, most of which fell upon Luo Li, who was next to Mu Chen.
Luo Li was dressed in a dark reddish-purple dress that accentuated her slender and delicate curves. She exuded an air of noble elegance, her long hair falling down to her slim waist. Although her beautiful face was covered by a thin veil, her crystal-like eyes gave off an extraordinary sense of beauty, which made people unable to move their gazes away.
”She is worthy of being a successor of the Ancient Great Thousand World's top beauty!” someone exclaimed in awe.
Everyone was stunned by her beauty. Luo Li had matured since her shy teenage years. Now, her aura was elegant and calm, which made her incredibly charming.
Her beauty not only became the focus of countless people outside the venue, but even the Sovereigns in the square were stunned by it. Mu Chen, who was standing beside her, was regarded as an eyesore in comparison.
”These a******s.” Upon sensing their glances, Mu Chen cursed in annoyance.
However, Luo Li seemed to be accustomed to such glances, so she smiled gently at Mu Chen, her eyes turning into crescents. Her beautiful demeanor immediately caused many to stare, as they were mesmerized.