Old Ox

Experts who cultivated the Death Rule possessed powerful and uncanny Soul Attacks.

Experts who cultivated the Destruction Rule possessed peerless Material Attacks.

Experts who cultivated the Destiny Rule had attack methods that were unpredictable and ever-changing.

At Roy's level, he had already grasped the true essence of the Profound Mysteries of Laws.

In battles between God-level experts, whether Rules or Laws, no matter how strange and ever-changing their outward manifestations were, the final outcome of a battle was determined by the clash of their respective Profound Mysteries of Laws.

Only upon reaching the level of a Paragon or a Sovereign would one cast aside Laws and Rules.

Experts of that level had already surpassed the boundaries of Laws and Rules. What clashed in their battles was the Willpower each possessed.

Of course, that was still very far away from Roy.

It was not until the eighth day that Roy descended onto the Blood Battle Stage, and the spectators immediately erupted into loud cheers.

Over the past few days, Roy's reputation on Lotus Rock Island had been soaring like the midday sun.

First, there was Roy's formidable strength.

No matter how powerful the challenging Seven-star Demons appeared to be, Star could defeat them in a short time.

Second, Roy had yet to kill a single challenger on the Blood Battle Stage.

None of those who came to the Blood Battle Stage to take part in its challenges feared death.

But who would not like someone who could provide combat experience against a powerful opponent while also ensuring their safety?

And on this day, as many as thirty people had lined up to challenge Roy.

Of course, there were not that many Seven-star Demons today. There were only seven.

The remaining twenty-three were all Six-star Devils.

Under normal circumstances, once a Seven-star Demon reached seventy consecutive victories in their challenge for a hundred consecutive victories, most of those who took part in the challenge would also be Seven-star Demons.

That was because the gap in strength between Seven-star Demons and Six-star Devils was immense. An ordinary Six-star Devil could not even last a few moves before a Seven-star Demon. Participating in such a challenge was no different from courting death.

But Star was different. Whether they were Six-star Devils or Seven-star Demons, none of his challengers faced any danger to their lives. Thus, these Six-star Devils had also gathered their courage and signed up.

"Lord Star."

The arena manager of Lotus Rock Island changed his attitude toward Roy with each passing day.

"Haha, Nelson, let's begin. With so many challengers today, it looks like I'll earn the title of 'Hundred Battle Expert' today."

Roy stood on the Blood Battle Stage and spoke to the arena manager. He made no effort to conceal his voice.

And with the strength of these contestants, Roy's words naturally could not escape their ears.

"Hmph, this Star sure talks big."

Among those waiting in line to challenge him, someone was dissatisfied with Roy's words.

Roy's words clearly showed that he did not take any of them seriously, as though they were merely here to add to his consecutive victory count.

It could not be denied that those Six-star Devils did seem to be volunteering themselves as easy victories, but there were still seven Seven-star Demons among them.

"Heh, if you could defeat Nether Ghost so easily, you could say the same thing on the Blood Battle Stage."

"Heh, Nether Ghost..."

Upon hearing the person behind him say this, the middle-aged man's eyes flashed with apprehension. Yet he refused to back down verbally. "Maybe Nether Ghost was in poor condition, or maybe this guy just happened to counter him."

"Do you believe that yourself?"

Clearly familiar with the man, the person behind him showed no mercy in mocking him. "It's not like you've never fought Nether Ghost before. If it hadn't been for me, you would have died beneath Nether Ghost's sword long ago. Even if Nether Ghost was in poor condition, anyone who could defeat him was no weaker than him."

"Besides, you heard about what happened yesterday, didn't you?"

"Fifteen consecutive battles, every single opponent a Seven-star Demon."

"Even for me, if my opponents were Seven-star Demons, I could manage at most five consecutive battles."

"I suspect this Star might possess Asura-level strength."

"He came to the Blood Battle Stage to take part in the challenge because he probably intends to challenge the Lotus Rock Lord after becoming a Hundred Battle Expert."

"What? An Asura?"

Hearing his friend's speculation, the middle-aged man's expression changed drastically.

The Demon Castle's highest classification for Devils was only Seven-star Demon.

Some people were Seven-star Demons because their strength could only reach the level of a Seven-star Demon.

Others were Seven-star Demons because the Demon Castle's Devil Level only went as high as Seven-star Demon.

After many people surpassed the level of a Seven-star Demon, they would challenge the strongest person in their territory—the "Prefect."

If they succeeded, they could become the Lord of a Mansion.

If they failed, then death was simply death. Those who survived would gain a title distinct from Seven-star Demon—Asura.

Prefects who were defeated after being challenged were also called "Asuras."

Well, of course, some Asuras had not failed in challenging a Prefect. They had been Lords of a Mansion themselves, but after holding the position for too long, they grew tired of it and stepped down, wandering freely instead of being confined to one place. Such Super Experts were also called "Asuras."

Thinking of the intelligence he had heard from others over the past few days, then combining it with his friend's words, the middle-aged man instantly became as obedient as a child and did not dare say another word.

"Lord Star's seventy-sixth battle begins."

"Let us welcome the first challenger, Mr. Overlord Sword."

"Whoosh!"

As the arena manager Nelson spoke, a bare-chested burly man flew onto the stage. Two demon horns protruded from his head, and a massive sword even taller than he was rested on his back.

"Star, Old Ox here heard that you fought fifteen Seven-star Demons in a row yesterday. I figured you were a strong opponent, so I came specifically to challenge you."

"I hope you won't disappoint Old Ox, or my greatsword won't show you any mercy..."

"Whoosh, whoosh..."

The burly man who called himself "Old Ox" drew the massive sword from his back and swung it, whipping up a gale that carved a deep trench into the Blood Battle Stage.

"So it's him."

Below the Blood Battle Stage, the eyes of those who knew Overlord Sword lit up.

Overlord Sword was also a powerful Seven-star Demon. He had fought Nether Ghost before, and Nether Ghost's winning streak had been ended by him.

As for himself, he was currently an expert with eighty-two consecutive victories, and his winning streak had yet to be broken.

"Oh? Then I'll look forward to it."

Roy did not react much to Overlord Sword's provocation.

Overlord Sword might be powerful, but Roy had more than five hundred drops of Sovereign's Might. As long as he did not encounter a Paragon, Roy feared no one.

With a thunderous shout, Old Ox transformed into a streak of yellow light and charged at Roy. Yellow radiance bloomed from his greatsword as it slashed down at Roy.

"An earth-element expert?"

Sensing the familiar Profound Mysteries of Laws on Old Ox, Roy smiled as well.

Thanks to reader Mengvlhongchen for the reward. I went out for the May Day holiday yesterday and set up an automatic release, so I forgot to give thanks. Making it up today.

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