423 Strong Dragon Heritage (2/2)
The thousands of tribesmen in the crowd began to whisper amongst themselves while pointing fingers in the challenger's direction. All sorts of disdainful remarks and jeers were hurled at him.
The challenger's face immediately flushed red with both rage and embarrassment before he roared, ”You are talking nonsense! You are just trying to drag my reputation down with you!”
”Am I? Considering how quick you showed up to challenge me, you were definitely hiding nearby for the opportunity! Or am I wrong? Do you dare say that you weren't?!” Blacktooth accused.
The challenger was immediately livid. He had no way to refute because that had indeed been the case. He would be seen as someone untrustworthy if he denied it while admitting it would get him scorned.
Neither of the choices benefited him!
”Go, die!”
The challenger immediately lunged at Blacktooth with his Soul Weapon, an insidious-looking black scythe made of bones!
Blacktooth's gaze turned solemn.
He received the attack with his own Soul Weapon, a large, heavy sword made of bizarre red bones. It looked like crystals but felt like cold metal.
Boom!
The two exchanged blows with equal strength and repelled each back several large steps on the Battle Arena. Despite the fact that their strengths were comparable, the challenger ended up taking a single step further than Blacktooth.
Evidently, Blacktooth had a more robust foundation—or rather, his body was more formidable due to refining other areas in his body that were not covered by their tribe's body forging method.
”Impossible! I don't believe you are stronger than me!”
The two people began to lunge at each other to exchange another round of blows. At the same time, the crowds were cheering loudly!
A small group cheered for the new chief, while another small group cheered for the challenger. However, the most significant portion of the crowd was actually cheering for both sides to f*ck each other up!
That's right!
Once the two warriors are grievously wounded and exhausted, another person will step up to challenge the winner regardless of who won!
Not many had the galls to be the first to slight Chief Baskara.
However, once someone committed the deed, everyone would not mind joining in and having a crack at becoming chief, even if it is only for one day!
On the Battle Arena, the two Extremity-rank Great continue to fight. Sparks emitted from their clash of Soul Weapons.
After exchanging dozens of strikes, shallow wounds began appearing on both their bodies. Once injuries occurred, it starts becoming more frequent!
Even so, both Extremity-rank Great Warriors were veteran fighters. Despite going at each other's necks, they were able to avoid lethal blows, albeit narrowly.
Suddenly, the situation changed drastically.
Blacktooth kicked the scythe-type Soul Weapon out of the challenger's grasp from an uncanny angle!
At the same time, the challenger's expression plummeted and immediately broke past Blacktooth's guard and grappled him, putting him into a chokehold from behind!
Shortly after that, the heavy sword-type Soul Weapon was also kicked away from Blacktooth's grasp while they tussled in close quarters!
Both Soul Weapons flew into the out-of-bound area outside Battle Arena, becoming usable for their ensuing battle. Stepping outside the Battle Arena was an automatic forfeit!
”Argh! You sneaky bastard!” Blacktooth roared after the other Extremity-rank Great Warrior jabbed at his open wounds.
He immediately delivered a punch to the person's face, resulting in a swollen black eye. Afterward, they began targeting each other's faces and wounds alternatively.
A victor was not decided until both contestants had their bodies battered with bruises and their faces swelled like pigs. They were both beaten black and blue.
In the end, the challenger lost in a contest of stamina.
After his strength was exhausted, Blacktooth took the chance to kick the person out of the Battle Arena. He spat an arrow of blood before wiping his mouth and raising his hand victoriously to the crowd.
However!
There were no cheers. Just hundreds of challenge requests from both Peak-rank Great Warriors and other Extremity-rank Great Warriors!
”I want to challenge you, Blacktooth!”
”No, I challenged him first!”
”Piss off! I did!”
Listening to their challenge requests, Blacktooth snorted, ”I've already completed my compulsory challenge! I don't need to accept any more challenges for the day. Come back and try again another day if you want to challenge me!”
”Hmph!”
Blacktooth dragged his battered body and left the Battle Arena amidst the crowd's jeers and taunts. He paid no need to it.
Now that he was chief, he needed to make every second count and cultivate all he can with the resources reserved for chiefs!