Sowing Discord

The furious roar naturally came from Ironhook Jack. 🎈🐧 ☺💛

At the same time, it startled the Wild Arena's thugs awake. They poured out from the corners and charged toward the Giant Wolf.

Qin Chuan swept his gaze over the area. There were more than thirty of them within his field of vision alone.

They were around level fifteen.

With Qin Chuan's stats, killing them all in seconds would not have been a problem. But he could not make a move yet, lest he expose himself too early.

With a thought, the Giant Wolf rampaged through the stands, sending spectators flying and further escalating the chaos.

Many spectators no longer cared about the fighting in the arena. They fled in panic, desperately searching for a way out.

The thugs pushed upstream against the tide of fleeing people, making their advance exceptionally difficult.

Just as they finally neared their target, the Giant Wolf leaped several times and appeared in the stands on the opposite side.

Another wave of pandemonium erupted.

Ironhook Jack roared again. "What the hell are you idiots doing?! Bring me that beast's head, or bring me your own!"

The Black Market did not care about human rights. To Ironhook Jack, the arena thugs were nothing more than expendable tools.

Hearing their boss speak, the thugs immediately pulled themselves together.

When spectators blocked their way, they no longer bothered to be patient. They simply grabbed people and hurled them aside.

After all, everyone in the stands had little to no backing. The true VIPs had private rooms, so the thugs had no qualms about throwing their weight around.

Besides, even if they offended some important figure, that would be their boss's headache.

Upholding the core principle that "the boss's troubles aren't my troubles," the thugs instantly felt enlightened. They raised their weapons and carved out a path.

But the Giant Wolf was not stupid enough to stand around and wait for the thugs to approach. Under Qin Chuan's command, it made full use of its speed advantage, bounding back and forth through the stands.

Then, seizing the right moment, it fled straight out.

Ironhook Jack's furious voice echoed through the Arena. "Get after it!"

The thugs immediately obeyed, taking off in a mad sprint on two legs, three legs, and four legs.

The massive crowd rushed out of the Arena, throwing the outside into fresh chaos.

Amid the confusion, Qin Chuan slipped upward in stealth, crossed three floors, and reached the very top of the Arena.

It was a huge domed chamber, surrounded by transparent crystal panels that offered a complete view of the entire Arena.

Here, Qin Chuan saw his mission target: Ironhook Jack.

[Ironhook Jack (Gold Grade)]

Level: 20

HP: 1800000/1800000

Attack: 5000

Defense: 3000

Skills: Deadly Hook Chain, Cunning, Gunfire Negotiation, Call in Bombardment

Description: A former pirate captain who abandoned his ship and came ashore for unknown reasons. He now ran the Wild Arena in the Black Market.

Judging by his attributes alone, he was roughly on par with Baron Gunar from the Scarlet Tomb.

That was only because he had the advantage in level.

At the same level, Ironhook Jack would not have been able to defeat the Baron.

But that was normal.

Ironhook Jack was an ordinary Human. Both his starting attributes and growth potential were far inferior to Gunar, a genuine Vampire Baron.

In fact, the differences between races in Apocalypse were enormous.

For a top-tier bloodline such as a dragon's, its attributes at birth alone were enough to lord over the masses—heights many Apocalypse natives could never reach in ten lifetimes.

Steadying himself, Qin Chuan continued observing.

Ironhook Jack truly lived up to his pirate origins. Having prospered in the Black Market for so long, he did not panic at all when trouble struck.

Though he had sent the thugs after the Giant Wolf, his three trusted subordinates remained by his side.

Two Humans and one minotaur.

A very curious combination.

[One-Eyed First Mate (Silver Tier)]

Level: 15

HP: 500000/500000

Attack: 2500

Defense: 2200

Skills: Blackwater Swordsmanship, Throwing Mastery, Enhanced Vision, Nimble Footwork

Description: Ironhook Jack's First Mate, with no small amount of ambition

[Redbeard Second Mate (Bronze Tier)]

Level: 15

HP: 250000/250000

Attack: 2200

Defense: 2000

Skills: Burning Fire Liquor, Scurvy, Trip, Binding Fishing Net

Description: The One-Eyed First Mate's biological younger brother, though this fact did not seem to be known to outsiders

[Heavy Punch Third Mate (Bronze Tier)]

Level: 15

HP: 400000/400000

Attack: 2800

Defense: 3500

Skills: Thick Hide, Toughness, Great Strength, Charging Hammer Strike

Description: A minotaur stranded far from home who joined the Wild Arena by chance. He desperately wanted to return home, but did not know the way

One Gold Grade BOSS, one Silver Tier, and two Bronze Tier enemies—a terrifying combination!

This was far more oppressive than when Qin Chuan had cleared the Scarlet Tomb.

Not only were there more BOSSES, their levels were higher as well.

Yet Qin Chuan saw an opportunity.

The First Mate was ambitious, and the Second Mate was his hidden biological brother?

Wasn't that practically rebellion written all over them?

Once the fight began, those two definitely would not give it their all.

If Ironhook Jack fell into a disadvantage, they might even launch a sudden sneak attack and replace him.

As for Heavy Punch, the minotaur Third Mate, based on Qin Chuan's understanding of minotaurs, this fellow had most likely been lured in by Ironhook Jack with food.

Minotaurs were not fond of battle and slaughter. His appearance in the Wild Arena was most likely a coincidence.

There was not enough wilderness around Beli City for minotaurs to hunt, and this was also a Human activity zone. Filling his stomach would not have been easy for Heavy Punch.

Ironhook Jack had likely noticed this and successfully kept Heavy Punch at the Wild Arena.

But Qin Chuan guessed that Heavy Punch's stance was closer to neutral.

As long as his life was not threatened, he did not care who owned the Wild Arena.

He probably did not even care whether he remained at the Wild Arena.

So, this battle was difficult in one sense. Surviving the combined attacks of these four BOSSES would not be easy.

But in another sense, it was simple.

These four BOSSES were not united. As long as Ironhook Jack was dealt with, the other three definitely would not fight Qin Chuan to the death.

With that in mind, Qin Chuan formed a plan.

While Qin Chuan observed the situation and considered his strategy, Ironhook Jack also sensed something unusual in the air. His wolfish gaze swept across the room, but he found no target. He immediately had his answer.

"Idith sent you, didn't she?"

Ironhook Jack's voice dripped with mockery. "That woman only knows how to send her subordinates to die while she hides in some safe corner. Do you really think that's appropriate?"

Qin Chuan nodded inwardly.

Ironhook Jack was quite clever. He understood that he should begin by sowing discord.

If Qin Chuan had been an Apocalypse native, he might indeed have had some thoughts.

Unfortunately, he was a player, and Ironhook Jack was his mission target.

That alone meant there could be no peace between them.

Qin Chuan did not want to waste words either.

The Arena thugs had all gone after the Giant Wolf. This was the best time to strike.

Shadow Energy gathered in his hand, and a Shadow Flying Dagger tore through the air.

At the same time, Qin Chuan shouted, "Ironhook Jack, did you know your First Mate and Second Mate are biological brothers?"

You think you're the only one who can sow discord?

So can I!