196: Chapter 196 Unexpected

The reason the two of them were so shocked was that they knew this Worlds Number One Tower belonged to the possessor of the Devouring Bloodline.

However, right now... it still couldn't be confirmed for sure whether it was or not.

Soon, the three of them were led by Xiao Yue to the VIP room on the top floor.

"Xiao Jiu from the Super Ability Academy, I truly didn't expect it to really be you." As soon as they stepped into the VIP room, a woman's voice rang out.

Little Demon Fox Emperor forced back a smile. "So it's Sister Sisi. I was wondering who it was."

"You know each other? This... sister... is the big shot who bet a billion on me, right?" Mu Cheng also spoke quite politely.

Little Demon was instantly speechless in her heart: "Master, oh master... she's a Five Shackles Realm expert, can't you have a bit of discernment?"

"That's right, it's me. So secretive... it's definitely not him, but I guess I'm not wrong, you must have some connection to him!" The woman, Li Sisi, didn't mince words either, getting straight to the point.

Little Demon Fox Emperor wasn't pleased to hear this. "It's only because you saved my life once before that I'm politely calling you Sister Sisi. Who he is... seems to have little to do with you, doesn't it?"

Li Sisi was also a formidable person, speaking very straightforwardly from the start.

"I'm telling you, Xiao Jiu, how can it have nothing to do with me? This is the Worlds Number One Tower. If I'm not mistaken, he's the possessor of the Devouring Bloodline, right?"

"And now you're telling me it has nothing to do with me? Are you treating me like a three-year-old child?"

"Um, can I timidly ask a question? What does this have to do with me? What's the deal with the possessor of the Devouring Bloodline? This is really strange." Mu Cheng still didn't take it seriously.

Li Sisi smiled slightly. "It seems there are indeed many things you don't know, but knowing them might not necessarily be a good thing for you."

"Alright, alright, why did you have us come here? Stop beating around the bush." Little Demon Fox Emperor also stopped wasting words.

This statement made Mu Cheng, who was originally curious, not dare to ask another question.

Little Demon also suddenly spoke up. "Is it about the Hell Trial?"

"Mhm, it's about the Hell Trial. With you, Xiao Jiu, participating, the chances are quite good." Li Sisi nodded and said.

Mu Cheng couldn't get a word in edgewise, so he had to obediently listen from the side.

"If you have something to say, just say it! This really isn't like you." Little Demon Fox Emperor said, feeling speechless.

Li Sisi: "Once the Hell Trial is passed, the Bloodline Power here will no longer be restricted. What I'm worried about are those four old undying fellows. I'm afraid they will cause a bloody storm."

"What level of strength are they?" Little Demon could roughly understand and asked.

Li Sisi continued. "Like me, they are infinitely close to the God of Destruction level. Most importantly, they also control the entire Duel Arena."

"Those four old geezers shouldn't be difficult for you and me to deal with together. As for the Duel Arena, it seems we can only rely on him." Little Demon Fox Emperor instantly understood the meaning.

Little Demon also suddenly understood. "So that's how it is. Then we can confidently leave it to Master!"

"Don't worry. Get the job done well, and I definitely won't treat you unfairly." After saying this, Li Sisi turned and left.

Mu Cheng looked utterly confused and timidly asked, "Um... what's all this about? Can someone explain?"

"No need. Seeing you've mostly recovered, hurry back and continue!" Little Demon Fox Emperor also didn't waste words, turning and leaving.

Little Demon quickly followed, and Mu Cheng, feeling helpless, also hurried to follow.

After the three returned to the Duel Arena, they began to act separately again.

Little Demon and Little Demon Fox Emperor's strength was inherently very high, so climbing the rankings was only a matter of time.

As for Mu Cheng, it wasn't so simple. After entering the Duel Arena for the 700th rank, he was surprised to find that he wasn't being targeted.

"What's the problem here?" Mu Cheng was very puzzled, but he soon discovered the issue.

It turned out that he hadn't bet a single star-glow crystal on himself, which was why he wasn't being targeted.

"So that's it. You could have said so earlier. Since that's the case, I'll get to work first and fight my way into the top hundred." Mu Cheng finally understood.

Once he understood, he didn't waste time either, going up and starting directly...

As his ranking climbed higher, the odds followed suit.

Inside the Duel Arena office.

Eagle Head suddenly flew into a rage. "Damn it, go arrange something properly."

At this moment, he had clearly realized that Mu Cheng's strength was probably not that simple. He had been soaring through the rankings without a single defeat.

Naturally, he needed to target him again...

"Recently, I've vaguely felt the fourth Shackle beginning to break. It seems it must be the Duel Arena's credit."

After thinking for a moment, Mu Cheng signed up for the 100th rank duel.

Duels within the top hundred were different from those after the hundredth; they were genuine one-on-one duels.

As soon as he registered, Mu Cheng was instantly bet on with a full ten billion star-glow crystals.

"This... seems like Sister has made her move. I remember her saying she wouldn't treat us unfairly. So, I'll just go up and fight directly." Mu Cheng suddenly remembered those words.

So, he didn't bet his own star-glow crystals...

Soon, as expected, or rather unexpectedly, Mu Cheng was directly targeted again. This time, his opponent was rank ninety.

It was a stone man, nearly five meters tall. Just its walking made the Duel Arena noticeably tremble.

"The odds are ten times. Then I'll just fight directly."

Without a moment's hesitation, Mu Cheng clenched his fist and charged straight at the stone man.

Although the stone man was huge, its speed was extremely fast... It not only dodged Mu Cheng's punch.

But also instantly appeared behind him, returning a heavy punch.

"So fast!" Although Mu Cheng dodged it, he was still sent flying.

He narrowly escaped being punched out of the Duel Arena by a hair's breadth.

"This place is quite troublesome. It seems I can only go head-to-head." With no other choice, Mu Cheng had to get serious.

He threw another punch at the stone man, who also came forward. Soon, the two were exchanging blows evenly.

"For such a small fry to be like this... I'm afraid there's really no one else." Little Demon Fox Emperor, who was watching, suddenly spoke.

At this moment, she and Little Demon had already fought their way into the top twenty, so they didn't need to face Mu Cheng.

"Let's just consider it Master practicing. Who knows... maybe he'll suddenly break through again while fighting." Little Demon, however, didn't mind at all.

Right now, Mu Cheng indeed had no advantage, but she was still very confident he could resolve it; it was just a matter of time.

Little Demon Fox Emperor: "That's true. Facing the Black Giant Rat across two major levels, he still handled it. This guy really isn't much."

As time passed, Mu Cheng was indeed just like that, like an indestructible cockroach, growing fiercer the more he fought.

In the end, he also secured the victory...

"Continue, continue!" Without any hesitation, Mu Cheng operated the interface again to participate in the 80th rank duel.

However, the rules suddenly changed at this point, and a prompt page appeared before Mu Cheng.

"Interesting, challenging across twenty ranks." Mu Cheng studied the information, pondering.

Although it was indeed challenging across twenty ranks, Mu Cheng's original odds also directly multiplied to twenty times.

Clearly, this was also someone deliberately targeting him, but as far as Mu Cheng was concerned... he wasn't scared at all.

If it could save some time, of course he would still go up and fight directly!

At this moment, the bet amount also reached a staggering one hundred billion star-glow crystals, and they were top-grade star-glow crystals of pure energy at that.

"Ah, this... if I win this match, two trillion star-glow crystals? Could it be... that this isn't even the Duel Arena's limit?" Mu Cheng found it incredible.

But since the bet had already been successfully placed, that was proof enough that this Duel Arena could definitely come up with that much.

However, he soon sensed something was wrong. "Wait... such a huge amount of star-glow crystals. What secret is hidden behind this?"

"Forget it, forget it. Win first, then talk." Mu Cheng didn't think further and hurried to the 60th rank Duel Arena.

This time, his opponent was a member of the Orc Race, also quite large... reaching a surprising four meters.

A fierce and menacing face, coupled with a round body, and being completely green all over.

"Good kid, today I'll finish you off." The orc said nothing more, charging straight at Mu Cheng.

A huge fist smashed directly towards Mu Cheng. Fortunately, its speed wasn't very fast, and Mu Cheng dodged it easily.

He dodged it, but the ground was still smashed into a deep pit.

"This guy is strong. It seems he's on the same level as Little Demon." Although Mu Cheng was very puzzled.

Why he was facing such a powerful opponent... but there was no time left for him to consider. He had no choice but to brace himself and fight.

Of course, Mu Cheng wasn't foolish enough to stay in one place either. He could only keep dodging, looking for opportunities to attack.

But his attacks were completely like mosquito bites, utterly useless against the orc.

"What on earth is going on? An opponent on our same level actually appearing at rank sixty?" Little Demon Fox Emperor started to panic as she watched.

Little Demon: "This is clearly a backup plan the Duel Arena had prepared."

Since things had already happened, the two of them couldn't be of any help now and could only watch anxiously.

"An ant is just an ant. Watch how I finish you off." The orc was furious but couldn't do anything about Mu Cheng.

As time passed, the result remained the same. Mu Cheng was still dodging, and the orc was still attacking.

Neither could gain the upper hand over the other.

"Understanding where his own advantage lies. It seems he's not stupid." Little Demon Fox Emperor, seeing everything, said.

Little Demon: "Although Master has the advantage in speed... winning won't be easy."

Anyone who could thrive in the Duel Arena and live comfortably had a trump card, let alone the current orc.

And now, this match involved a bet as high as two trillion.

"Alright, warm-up's over. Now, I'll properly deal with you."

The orc suddenly became extremely fast, almost to the point where his figure couldn't be seen...

Soon, Mu Cheng was being batted around like a ball.

"This guy's speed suddenly increased so much... but the attacks don't really hurt that much." Mu Cheng was now full of confusion.

Why specifically could it knock him flying? And why... hit him like this?

Little Demon Fox Emperor instantly understood. "It seems they plan to silence him by killing him. Otherwise, it would have ended long ago."

"Mhm, but no matter how much they calculate, they never expected... Master isn't as simple as they imagine." Little Demon also saw it.

It was simple... Li Sisi only paid ten billion. Now the amount has reached two trillion.

Failing once would only slightly wound her, but for the Duel Arena, it would be a massive hemorrhage.

So, they had to eliminate Mu Cheng to feel completely at ease.

"With this level of attack power... it seems I need to pretend a bit." After figuring it out,

Mu Cheng directly put on his little golden man act. Although he could dodge the attacks, he chose to take them head-on.

As time passed, he cooperated perfectly, his dodging speed becoming slower and slower.

In the end, he simply fell to the ground.

"Just an ant! Disappear completely for me."

The orc suddenly stopped and, without hesitation, threw a full-power punch at Mu Cheng lying on the ground.

But who would have thought... the orc was suddenly sent flying and thrown out of the Duel Arena.

"All's fair in war. You lose." Without hesitation, Mu Cheng continued operating the interface to choose another challenge.

Although the orc was unwilling, having been thrown out of the Duel Arena, he could only glare fiercely at Mu Cheng.

Sure enough, this time it was the same, except it wasn't a duel for the 40th rank, but directly allowing Mu Cheng to choose the highest option: the 30th rank.

Similarly, the odds had reached a staggering fifty times.

"Rank thirty? Then let's continue." Without a moment's hesitation, Mu Cheng clicked to confirm the selection.

He soon arrived at the 30th rank Duel Arena.

Worlds Number One Tower.

"Madam, should we... maybe forget it?" Xiao Yue suddenly rushed in and asked.

Two trillion star-glow crystals were indeed not something she could decide on.

"Bet it all." Li Sisi didn't even blink and said very seriously.

30th Rank Duel Arena.

"She really bet all two trillion. This... is gutsy." Mu Cheng originally thought it would end here, but the result greatly surprised him.

Two trillion star-glow crystals, and moreover, the most precious top-grade star-glow crystals. Forget about now...

Even back on Blue-White Star, they couldn't have produced that many ordinary star-glow crystals.

But the duel was about to begin. He had no choice left; he had to brace himself and fight.

This time, Mu Cheng's opponent was a male angel ranked 30th...

Dressed in black armor, 1.8 meters tall, his appearance wasn't much different from a human's, except for a pair of black wings on his back.

The Duel Arena had also changed. It was no longer just black rubble; the ground inside was now filled with black gold weapons.

Clearly, weapons were allowed in this duel.

"It seems this is going to be another tough battle." Little Demon Fox Emperor suddenly grew quite worried.

Even if she faced the Angel Man before her, her chances of winning were only sixty percent.

Little Demon: "Let's watch. Maybe it will end quickly."

"This guy isn't simple. I'll test his strength first." Mu Cheng casually picked up a black gold spear and launched a probing attack.

The Angel Man didn't take him seriously at all. Casually picking up a black gold sword, he easily blocked the attack.

"Is this all you've got? Seems rather unimpressive."

"Is that so?" Mu Cheng was also completely taken by surprise.

The opponent gave him such an opportunity, and of course, he wouldn't let it go. He suddenly began swinging the black gold spear incessantly.

Instantly, he suppressed the Angel Man.

"This is that move of Sister Xiao Xiao's... Although he's only learned a bit of the surface, it's already enough." Little Demon Fox Emperor finally let out a deep sigh of relief.

Little Demon: "It's not that simple, but if it can inflict heavy damage, Master's chances of winning are indeed greater."

Worlds Number One Tower.

"Madam... this move looks quite familiar." Xiao Yue watched, utterly shocked, but couldn't recall where from.