Challenging Across Levels

The request to challenge a higher-level opponent was submitted.

The receptionist at the registration desk repeatedly confirmed the application before believing that someone had actually chosen to challenge a higher-level opponent.

At Han Wu's repeated insistence, the receptionist uploaded the application.

The higher-ups at the Bloody Arena approved the application and selected a Demigod from the pool of awaiting participants to be Han Wu's opponent.

A match between a Divine Being and a Demigod. This competition, without any prior promotion, caused a huge stir.

The audience, like cats smelling blood, gathered.

"I've heard of this 'Locust' kid. He's only been in the Bloody Arena for just over 30 days. He thinks he can do whatever he wants just because he dominated the Divine Being matches. Too arrogant. Let the Demigod teach him a lesson. I'm betting on the Demigod."

"Demigods have a higher Divine Realm Core level, can equip higher-level Holy Relics, and possess Divine Positions, allowing them to use Divine Arts. Who gave Locust the courage to challenge a Demigod's authority?"

"I think Locust is just overconfident, believing he's invincible in the Divine Being matches. I checked his stats; he's lost three times."

The audience completely scoffed at Han Wu's challenge to a Demigod, deeming him overly arrogant.

Some spectators declared this match to be a freebie for gaining Divine Power.

When placing bets, they heavily favored the Demigod to win easily.

Han Wu's odds of winning skyrocketed to 1 to 100.

As a participant in the competition, Han Wu's mind began to stir upon learning his odds.

As a contestant, he couldn't participate in gambling.

But Tian Wen could.

Han Wu instructed Tian Wen to bet 10 million Divine Power on himself to win.

For a moment, Tian Wen couldn't tell who was the teacher between the two of them.

Even for a Demigod, 10 million Divine Power was a considerable fortune.

How could it be so easy for Han Wu, as if it were just 1000 Divine Power?

But regardless, Han Wu's confidence in himself was a good thing.

After placing 10 million Divine Power for Han Wu, Tian Wen gritted his teeth and squeezed out another 5 million Divine Power, betting on Han Wu to win.

This 5 million Divine Power represented Tian Wen's trust in Han Wu. Even if they lost, Tian Wen, though pained, could bear it.

But if they won, the payout would be 500 million Divine Power.

For a Demigod, 500 million Divine Power was by no means a small sum.

After placing the bets, Tian Wen rushed to Han Wu's side and patted his shoulder, "Classmate Han Wu, all of your teacher's hopes are resting on you. You must win! When you win, I'll buy a Divine Artifact to reward myself!"

Han Wu casually replied, "Thank you, teacher."

But then, he realized.

What did Tian Wen buying a Divine Artifact to reward himself have to do with Han Wu?

He got excited for nothing.

Ignoring Tian Wen, Han Wu used the Bloody Arena's Divine Realm Login Device to re-enter the Divine Realm.

After upgrading the Divine Realm Core, he hadn't had a chance to add any Holy Relics yet.

Currently, two Holy Relics were loaded into the Divine Realm Core.

Level 2 Holy Relic: Law of Gluttony (Damaged) and Level 1 Holy Relic: Poison Mist Orb.

Han Wu still had four decent Level 1 Holy Relics and two Level 1 Skill Crystals on hand.

Just as he was preparing to load these items into the Divine Realm Core, the True God Yuan Zhong sent a communication, asking if the day's Source of Holy Relic had been refined.

Han Wu handed over the 100 refined Sources of Holy Relic and then asked, "You said you could find Holy Relics below Level 4, right?"

Yuan Zhong replied, "Master, my Divine Realm has plenty of stock for Holy Relics below Level 4. Feel free to ask me if you need anything."

"Alright, then I need powerful Level 2 Holy Relics. Preferably with Poison, Earth, Dark, and Fire attributes," Han Wu said without reservation.

Yuan Zhong replied, "Please wait."

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Soon, 50 Level 2 Holy Relics were packaged and sent over.

Han Wu opened them and reviewed them, finding that all 50 Level 2 Holy Relics possessed excellent attributes.

He couldn't help but sigh again, truly Gods are rich.

With better options available, why would Han Wu still care about those Level 1 Holy Relics?

He carefully selected from the 50 Holy Relics and found two that matched the Locust's attributes.

Level 2 Holy Relic: Earth Fire Lava Orb. Possesses Earth and Fire attributes, capable of enhancing the defense and resistance of the Retinue, and improving their recovery rate.

It's very suitable for the Fallen Insect that the Locust will evolve into after its life leap.

Level 2 Holy Relic: Shadow Spike. A Dark attribute Holy Relic. When loaded into the Divine Realm Core, it allows compatible Retinues to comprehend the Level 2 skill: Shadow Spike. Shadow Spike restricts the opponent's actions by shooting at their shadow, achieving a stunning effect.

It has a high compatibility with the Curse Insect.

Loaded two Level 2 Holy Relics into the Divine Realm Core.

Instantly, within the Divine Realm, the Locust Retinue was struck by a shockwave from their very origins.

Some locusts remained unchanged.

But some locusts underwent physical mutations as a result.

80% of the Fallen Insects were affected by the Level 2 Holy Relic: Earth Fire Lava Orb. Their outer shells turned fiery red and became even more robust.

76% of the Curse Insects were affected by the Level 2 Holy Relic: Shadow Spike, and they comprehended the Level 2 skill: Shadow Spike.

Han Wu's Divine Realm's 4 billion locusts had their strength greatly enhanced once more.

This made Han Wu even more confident in the upcoming battle.

Before he could examine the locusts' data in detail, a prompt sounded.

[Please contestants enter the arena to prepare]

The next moment, Han Wu was teleported into the arena.

This arena was much larger than the one for the Divine Being competition, spanning a full ten thousand square kilometers, with a length and width of 100 kilometers each.

Cheers from the audience came from all directions.

"Elephant Lord, crush him!"

"Elephant Lord, show us the powerful strength of a Demigod."

"Locust plague, you better last at least three seconds, or I'll lose big time!"

Various shouts reached Han Wu's ears. The vast majority of them held no confidence in him.

Standing opposite Han Wu was his opponent for this match, a Demigod codenamed Elephant Lord.

Elephant Lord wore no mask. He had blond hair, white skin, strong limbs, and was very tall, at least 2.2 meters.

Compared to Han Wu, he was like a small giant.

"Today must be my lucky day. To actually meet a clueless rookie like you in the Bloody Arena. Rookie, are you ready to die with your retinue?" Demigod Elephant Lord said proudly.

His demeanor showed he didn't consider Han Wu an opponent at all.

Han Wu did not reply.

He preferred to let facts speak for themselves.

"Rookie, I admire your courage in challenging a Demigod. But courage isn't strength. Today, I will let you deeply understand how terrifying a Demigod is." Demigod Elephant Lord announced loudly: "Come out, my Giant Mammoth Legion!"

Behind Elephant Lord, a massive portal appeared.

Leading the charge was a Heroic Lifeform: the Giant Thunder Mammoth, standing a full ten meters tall and five meters long, its entire body crackling with fine electrical sparks.

Following the Giant Thunder Mammoth were 250 Giant War Mammoths, each nine meters tall, all Extraordinary Lifeforms.

The remainder were all Elite Lifeform Giant Mammoths, totaling 740,000.

The Giant Mammoth Legion moved forward, causing the entire ground to tremble.

The audience members supporting Elephant Lord let out piercing screams.

Demigod Elephant Lord reveled in the audience's enthusiasm. After waving to them, he said to Han Wu, "Rookie, your turn! Do your best to entertain me."