Chapter 443
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"Oh, sure . I don't mind but don't you want to look around the city first? We can visit the market and fight in the arena later," Xiao Wen proposed . She also was eager to fight but they didn't need to rush like that .
"Wen, do you know the term Monthly Arena Day?" Xuefeng asked curiously, knowing they should probably maximize the profits from it . They were no one around them so it was safe to talk .
"What?! It's Monthly Arena Day today?" Xiao Wen exclaimed with a small smile awakening on her face . "It explains why there are so many people active in the city . "
"It seems we are lucky . Can you tell us something about it?" Xuefeng asked, pulling the girls into the side of the road .
"Yeah, we are lucky . This day happens only once a month . It is a dream day for all of those who like battles on the arena and betting . Naturally, it's also one of the most dangerous days so anyone inexperienced wouldn't risk joining," Xiao Wen explained . "I know we will go anyway so let's move . I will explain the rules on the way . "
"Sure," Xuefeng nodded and they followed closely after her . There were eight of them all together so they needed to stay in a formation where they could protect each other .
Xuefeng was in the middle with both Yiren and Tianshi who had the least fighting experience . Yi and Princess Shan were protecting the sides while Nuwa and Wuying were behind them . Xiao Wen walked in the front, leading the way while describing the rules of the Arena .
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"Monthly Arena Day has a different set of rules compared to a normal day . It happens once a month and it basically deletes any limitations on the challengers . Once you sign up for the arena, you can't leave on a whim . You have to win at least ten battles or lose three . The only other way around it is to pay a hefty penalty of ten thousand Fate Stones," Xiao Wen explained, throwing the numbers .
Xuefeng wasn't worried about that part as they were beyond the rules of this Realm . He disliked how Liena manipulated every Fate Holder which was why he had no problems with abusing his advantages .
She wanted to use him as well so he could do the same .
"It's okay . We don't need to worry about that," Xuefeng assured her, knowing Liena wouldn't ask him to pay anything .
"Mhmm, I know," Xiao Wen nodded as she turned her head around to show him a smile . "Usually in the arena, there are limits of who you can challenge but today you can challenge anyone who registered and both your ranking and strength don't matter . "
"Interesting…" Nuwa muttered, grinning to herself . "But won't people abuse it? You could easily challenge the weakest participant and win . "
She was already thinking of how to abuse the system .
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Xiao Wen giggled and replied, "You are not the first person to think of that . It's hard to avoid being bullied as most cultivators here are cruel but you can reject a challenge three times in total . You will be removed from the arena after that but at least you won't lose your matches . "
"How about bets? Can I bet on myself?" Nuwa asked curiously, ready to suck the arena dry of its Fate Stones .
"Yes . There is an automatic betting system provided by the arena which is creating your winning chance based on your performance . The more you win, the lower are your rates," Xiao Wen explained and pointed in the distance with her gaze . "We can see the arena from here . "
They all followed her gaze and saw a medium-sized stadium a few hundred meters away from them . Earlier they had buildings blocking it but now that they reached the main road, they could clearly see it . The increase in traffic alone indicated they were closer to the arena .
As if they reached a mutual agreement without any words, they stopped talking and instead focused on their surroundings . There were many people around them who could hear their conversation so it was best to be cautious .
To their surprise, as they reached the Arena, they heard loud cheering noises coming from the inside . Xiao Wen quickly explained, "Those who can't fight because they are either too weak, injured or don't want to risk it, come to watch the event instead . It's a good opportunity for them to learn about their future opponents . "
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As it was already late, when they reached the registration lobby, there were barely anyone inside . Most participants already signed up while the rest headed inside the arena through the spectator passage .
Before they walked up to the registry, Xuefeng stopped them and told them seriously, "We came here to train so I want everyone to join . Naturally, we will stay cautious . If anyone is challenged by an opponent they can't fight, we will reject the challenge . "
Seeing everyone nod, he turned to both Yiren and Tianshi . "Can you two battle? I know you trained hard but I want to know how you two feel," Xuefeng asked with a caring gaze . He didn't want them to get hurt .
"I believe I can fight," Tianshi replied determined but she knew she wasn't too powerful . "Though, there are limits to my power output . "
Yiren, on the other hand, clenched her fist and raised it into the sky . "If it's for you, I can beat anyone!" she called out cutely .
Xuefeng couldn't help but pat both of their heads and assured them, "Don't worry, we will find you a nice opponent . "
He didn't ask the rest as he knew they had their fair share of fighting experience .
The registration was simple as it seemed like Liena already informed the Arena management about them . By entering the Fate Organisation, one was already pre-registered in the system but they weren't even part of them . They were signed in as the temporary members but Xuefeng didn't mind it, knowing they weren't bound by any contracts .
"It should be best if we stay low once we enter the Challenger Lounge . We don't want to be targeted by any other groups," Xiao Wen warned as they walked towards the preparation room for participants . It was the place where everyone waited for challenges .
"Do you really think we won't gain any attention with you all? You all are so pretty that you gather male gazes wherever you go . I can bet the moment I push the doors open, the whole room will turn quiet and they will look at us," Xuefeng said confidently, placing his hand on the door handle .
"Usually everyone is busy watching the battles . I don't think—" Xiao Wen thought he was exaggerating but Xuefeng didn't let her finish and opened the doors .
A quiet squeak resounded throughout the noisy room only to quieten in the next few seconds . The room resembled a restaurant with many tables filled with drinks and food . Just as Xuefeng guessed, every individual in the room stopped what they were doing to check who came .
He looked at Xiao Wen with a smile and muttered, "I won . "
Keeping a low profile didn't work anymore so since he came to the capital, he already planned to stay high-profile till the end . He grabbed both Tianshi and Yiren by their waists and walked inside with the rest following after them .
There were no free tables inside so he approached the fanciest table which could fit them all and called out to the four people sitting by it .
"Move . The table is ours now . "