Uncle, Your Name Is a Real Tongue-Twister
Back in the prison cell, which was less than 15 square meters, Gu Ding lay on the single bed, which was only 1.5 meters wide, and stared at the white ceiling all night.
It wasn't that there was anything special on the ceiling, but rather that Gu Ding had been pondering how to elevate his strength to the level of a true god within three years.
The Eighth Level of the Gate of Purgatory is the territory of First Sequence True God powerhouses. Judging from the current situation within the Gate of Purgatory, the powerhouses on the Eighth Level should possess at least the strength of Third Sequence True God, and it wouldn't be surprising to find individuals with Fourth Sequence Combat Strength. Snatching what that powerful figure left behind from those people will likely not be an easy task.
Although Gu Ding remained somewhat skeptical about the claim that obtaining that item would allow him to leave the Gate of Purgatory, whether or not he could actually escape was something he should consider only after obtaining the item. In short, to sum it up in one sentence, his own strength was still too weak.
Even if he didn't sleep, just lying down for a night was a way for Gu Ding to recharge.
The next morning, Gu Ding arrived at the arena early.
However, he hadn't expected the guys who wanted to watch his match to be so enthusiastic, crowding the arena again early in the morning. Fortunately, everyone automatically made way for him, so he didn't have to waste his energy squeezing in.
Once on the stage, the match began shortly afterward.
The competition lasted for two days, Gu Ding's winning streak was like an unstoppable wheel, crushing all opponents in his path.
Over the past two days, almost all of the ten prison bullies have made their moves, with three forfeiting and one admitting defeat. The rest are no match for Gu Ding. It seems that no one can stop his victory.
This also led to a surge in the number of people forfeiting, reaching over 100,000 in just two days. Gu Ding's winning streak also reached an unprecedented 999 wins.
Just one more win and we'll have a 1000-game winning streak.
Inside the Gate of Purgatory, some of the Order Keeper watching the video frowned slightly.
"Warden, are we really going to let Gu Ding keep winning? With a 1000-win streak, he'll have over 200,000 winning streak points. Although many people have already forfeited, there are still nearly 30,000 people who haven't forfeited yet. If Gu Ding keeps winning, his points will be high enough to disrupt the price balance of the entire Gate of Purgatory," a Golden Armor Order Keeper couldn't help but ask.
"What's the rush? We set the rules. There's never been a 1000-win streak before. Now that one has, isn't that a perfect opportunity to set new rules for the game?" The warden rested his chin on his hand, continuing to watch the video, looking completely unconcerned.
Upon hearing the warden's words, the Golden Armor Order Keeper finally quieted down.
In the 1000th game, Gu Ding was also slightly looking forward to it. Because once this game ended, his winning streak points would jump from over 100,000 to over 200,000.
[System selected, the opponent for this match is Angorde]
The name chosen by the system surprised many spectators, but many others began to look forward to it.
The name Angorde had been forgotten within the Gates Gate of Purgatory for many years. He was a solitary figure there, always taciturn. Yet, his strength was universally acknowledged as formidable.
Decades ago, he challenged one of the top three prison bullies in the First Level for some reason, and thoroughly beat the bully and all his henchmen. From then on, no one else in the First Level bothered him. He spent years roaming the Outer Domain Battlefield, and no one knew just how strong he had become. However, the prison bully who fought him to a draw back then had gone to the Second Level of the Gate of Purgatory more than thirty years ago.
When Angorde stepped onto the arena stage in a wide, dark green printed robe and wooden clogs, Gu Ding raised an eyebrow slightly.
The other person was a tall and muscular Middle-Aged Man with a buzz cut that was almost indistinguishable from a monk's, and a full beard that was slightly longer than his hair. His features were rugged, and his eyes were particularly noteworthy, with a look that carried an air of dominance over the world.
"This man is not simple." This was Gu Ding's judgment upon first seeing the other person.
Gu Ding could also tell that the opponent's aura had reached the level of Half-Step True God. However, he was puzzled as to why such a guy would be willing to stay on the First Level of the Gate of Purgatory for so many years.
Standing before Gu Ding, Angorde didn't immediately attack. Instead, he carefully examined Gu Ding, a smile gradually spreading across his eyes. "He's practically a carbon copy of that man..."
Of course, he only thought this in his mind and didn't say it out loud, so Gu Ding couldn't hear it.
"Your name is Gu Ding?" Angorde seemed very interested in Gu Ding.
"That's right, I am Gu Ding. Uncle, your name is so hard to pronounce..." Gu Ding gave his assessment without any attempt to hide it.
Upon hearing this, Angorde was slightly taken aback. He recalled that many, many years ago, that man seemed to have said something similar. A distant memory surfaced from the depths of his mind.
"Kid, your name is so hard to pronounce. I'll call you Ango from now on," a man said with his hands covering his head.
"No." The boy turned his face away.
"Then let's call him Erde," the man said, leaning closer to continue haggling.
"No way, this sounds even worse." The boy turned his face away again.
"What? But the full name is so hard to pronounce, who will remember it?" the man said, puffing out his cheeks in dissatisfaction. After a while, he suddenly revealed his white teeth and spoke again, "Then let's call her Xiao An'an."
"Don't call me that!" the boy said, sounding a little angry.
"Little An'an, Little An'an, Little An'an..." The man decided on the name on his own and sang it rhythmically in a strange tone.
The man in his memory gradually overlapped with the boy before him, and Angorde's gaze softened.
"Kid, go all out and let me see just how strong you really are." Angorde finished speaking, his aura began to surge wildly.
Gu Ding was startled. The opponent's aura was like a rising sea, unfathomable and boundless. He could only raise his own aura to counter it. Otherwise, he would be completely crushed and unable to move by the opponent's overwhelming power.
Rage, activated!
Myriad Manifestations Emperor Body, activated!
The Asura World Extinction Begins!
Under the pressure of his opponent's aura, Gu Ding was forced to activate his three Combat Strength amplification abilities in succession, causing his Combat Strength to surge to the level of a five-star Half-Step True God.
Gu Ding was also filled with shock. He had never expected that such a terrifyingly powerful being would appear on the First Level of the Gate of Purgatory. The opponent's cultivation was clearly the same as his own, only Five-Star Low-rank God. He had already raised his aura to its limit, while the opponent still looked completely relaxed.
"Oh, not bad, you've already reached the strength of a five-star Half-Step True God. However, it seems you've reached your limit as well," Angorde's voice came calmly.
The clash of their auras had driven almost everyone out of the arena, leaving only a few reserve members of the Order Keeper standing firmly in place, their faces filled with horror.
The other challengers were utterly stunned. They could clearly feel that the two men's auras were like two oceans colliding violently. They themselves were like small boats in that ocean, constantly at risk of being crushed by the waves. They could only withdraw as soon as possible, retreating outside the arena and watching via video projection.
In the distant Office Building, even the beautiful warden was stunned, and it took her a while to react, "Just who is that Angorde?!"
Belinda checked the system, but the result shocked her. "Warden, this man's information is too sensitive; I cannot access it."
"How could that be? Belinda, your authority within the Gate of Purgatory is second only to mine. How could you possibly lack sufficient authority?" The warden was somewhat surprised. She quickly pulled up the data and began to search as well.
When she saw the words "Insufficient Permissions" displayed on the screen, her expression immediately turned grim.
"Belinda, all of you, get out." At this moment, three figures gradually appeared in the void, and a voice spoke.
The eighteen Order Keeper looked up at the newcomer and bowed deeply, saying, "Commander!"
The eighteen Order Keeper quickly left the warden's office.
"My Three Commanders, who exactly is this Angorde?" The warden knew that only the three Order Keeper Leader to this question.
"Angorde was a powerful figure who fought against the Lord of Purgatory eighteen eras ago, severely injuring him and forcibly opening the Gate of Purgatory. After entering the Gate of Purgatory, he pierced through the eighteen levels of the Gate of Purgatory with a single strike and then disappeared on the Eighteenth Level. Everyone thought he might have left or been killed by the Gate of Purgatory on the Eighteenth Level. Unexpectedly, he has reappeared on the First Level of the Gate of Purgatory today."
"Only by reaching the True God Realm can one gain initial recognition from the Gate of Purgatory and become the Lord of Purgatory. That guy can severely injure the Lord of Purgatory..." The warden's face was somewhat pale, but she couldn't help but ask, "But why would such a powerful figure seek out Gu Ding?"
"Don't investigate this matter anymore, lest you anger that powerful figure. Also, tell your subordinates to keep their mouths shut."
The three Order Keeper knew very well that Angorde's approach to Gu Ding was definitely related to the man on the Eighteenth Level. Both were beings they couldn't afford to offend, so they could only wait and see.
"I understand." The warden nodded after hearing what the three said, burying the secret in his heart.
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[Thanks to "cyp6880" for becoming the sect leader of this book! Hooray! With another sect leader, I'll add another chapter. However, I've been really busy these past few days, and friends are coming over for New Year's Day, so I'll only update three chapters tomorrow.] (To be continued~^~)