331: Takizawa Hideaki: I can suppress Wang Chen with one hand

In the courtyard.

"Young Lord, Wang Chen from Dragon Country has occupied Ring No. Thirteen in the Great Arena's First-Year Field, intending to become the ring master and accept challenges from all challengers who meet the First-Year Field's qualifications."

A retainer of the Sakura Country's Takizawa Family bowed respectfully, reporting the intelligence he had gathered.

"What?"

Takizawa Hideaki, who was wiping his battle saber, paused his movements upon hearing this and looked up.

"Wang Chen?"

"The guy who triggered two Heavenly Dao notifications two days ago?" he asked with a somewhat gloomy tone.

"That's right, Young Lord!"

"It's him!" the retainer respectfully replied.

"Interesting."

Takizawa Hideaki nodded, a playful expression appearing on his face.

"This Wang Chen, I remember his strength is only Rank 3, and his strongest achievement seems to be in a direct confrontation, where he slew an elite squad of a Blood Race trump card legion."

"How dare he do something so arrogant?" Takizawa Hideaki said with a very mocking tone.

"The Young Lord is right, I'm afraid this young fellow from Dragon Country has become a bit overconfident due to the previous Heavenly Dao notifications, and doesn't recognize his own strength."

"A mere Rank 3, even if he has the combat power to directly contend with a 5th Rank, so what? Which Genius on the ranking list in the Great Arena's First-Year Field doesn't have the strength to fight above their level?"

"I think this time, he's probably going to bring shame upon himself and make Dragon Country and himself lose a lot of face!" The retainer respectfully cupped his hands, his tone filled with undisguised sarcasm.

"Don't say it so directly."

Hearing the retainer's words, Takizawa Hideaki revealed a smile, and he emphasized, "This Wang Chen is the first to ascend the Ten Thousand Realms Prodigy Ranking in the seven hundred years since the will of the heavens of Blue Star revived, so it's understandable for him to develop a haughty and arrogant heart."

"After all, he's just a Rank 3, hasn't seen much of the world, and thinks ascending the Ten Thousand Realms Prodigy Ranking makes him a once-in-a-millennium Genius."

"In these seven hundred years, how many Geniuses from the myriad races have ascended the Ten Thousand Realms Prodigy Ranking, but now, how many of them are still active on the Myriad Heavens Battlefield?" Takizawa Hideaki sneered at the end.

"The Young Lord is right!"

"If you ask me, this Wang Chen is just a clown!"

"With mere Rank 3 strength, he dares to boast in the Great Arena's First-Year Field that he'll be the ring master and accept everyone's challenges; I'm afraid what awaits him next will be one failure after another."

The retainer quickly nodded in agreement upon hearing this.

Then, he continued to ask:

"Then Young Lord, should we do anything in response?"

"I heard that this time, the Great Arena's First-Year Field is opening bets to the entire Human Fortress."

"The odds for Wang Chen to hold onto his ring master status are one to ten."

"The odds for Wang Chen to fail are one to one."

"Should we take this opportunity to place a heavy bet and make a fortune?"

Takizawa Hideaki pondered upon hearing this.

"How much capital can the Family currently mobilize in the Human Fortress?" he asked after a moment.

"Currently, the total liquid capital is approximately one hundred and fifty thousand High Grade Holy Quartzs," the retainer replied directly after a brief thought.

"One hundred and fifty thousand High Grade Holy Quartzs?"

Upon hearing this, Takizawa Hideaki's face revealed a gloomy smile.

"Bet all of that liquid capital on Wang Chen losing!"

"This..."

Hearing Takizawa Hideaki's words, the retainer couldn't help but hesitate.

"Young Lord, isn't this a bit too risky?"

"This is our operating capital for the Myriad Heavens Battlefield for the next year."

"Moreover, that Wang Chen was personally brought to the First-Year Field by Legion Commander Bai Ziting from Dragon Country. This Bai Ziting holds a high position and power in the Fortress, and the challengers in the First-Year Field might very well be afraid of his Aura and not dare to challenge Wang Chen."

"If that happens, our bet might go to waste."

The retainer advised at this point.

"No matter!"

However, Takizawa Hideaki shook his head upon hearing this, his face showing a confident expression.

"This Young Lord tells you to bet, so just follow my instructions."

"Even if the other challengers in the First-Year Field are intimidated by that Bai Ziting's prestige and dare not step onto the ring, this Young Lord will personally take action."

"A mere Wang Chen is no match for this Young Lord!" As Takizawa Hideaki spoke, a cold glint flashed in his narrow eyes, and his entire being was enveloped in an incredibly confident Aura.

Upon hearing his words, the retainer's expression became solemn.

"Understood, Young Lord, I will act according to your instructions."

Bowing in response, the retainer's eyes showed a look of certainty.

His Young Lord, Takizawa Hideaki, has now reached 5th Rank, level one hundred and fifty-eight, ranking sixth in the fiercely competitive First-Year Field.

His strength is such that even ordinary Six-revolution professionals would not dare to lightly challenge him.

In the retainer's opinion, if the Young Lord personally takes action, there's absolutely no reason for the bet to be lost!

...

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In the Great Arena, First-Year Field.

While the outside world was changing dramatically and becoming turbulent due to the news spread by Su Manager, Wang Chen stepped onto Ring No. Thirteen, his hands clasped behind his back, waiting for the appearance of the first challenger.

However...

At this moment, although everyone standing below the ring had a glimmer of intention in their eyes, no one dared to be the first to step forward.

They were all Geniuses from various countries on Blue Star, or strong individuals from different races.

Wang Chen's reputation, now with two Heavenly Dao notifications, had already spread throughout the entire Myriad Heavens Battlefield, circulating among all races.

Every single person present, one by one, wanted to step on Wang Chen's name to further themselves.

However...

Wang Chen's strength was only Rank 3, and he was at least three years younger than everyone present.

Under these circumstances, even if the many challengers present wanted to gain fame, they still had to consider their own face.

Making a move now would mean an unfair victory if they won, but if they lost, they would lose face to the Nine Heavens.

On the ring.

"No?"

"Can't you be more proactive?"

Wang Chen held his pose for a long time, but there was no movement below, which made him feel a bit helpless.

"Junior Brother, why don't you pick an opponent from among these people first?"

"If you don't show your strength now, these guys won't be able to bring themselves to step onto the stage!" Below the ring, Bai Ziting said with a smile, his eyes playfully glancing at everyone present.

As his gaze swept over them, everyone's expressions became somewhat awkward; their little schemes being exposed was indeed a bit embarrassing.

But at this moment, excitement surged within them.

If Wang Chen initiated the challenge, then it wouldn't be considered them bullying the younger ones.

For a time, everyone straightened their backs and puffed out their chests, hoping Wang Chen would choose them.