An Invitation to Duel

However, the tree may wish to remain still, but the wind will not cease. Whenever Old Wang tries to keep a low profile, there are always a few scoundrels who will try to stir things up for him.

"What happened?"

One evening, Old Wang, who was out for a walk, saw a young man with Cyclops arm missing, bleeding profusely, being carried back for treatment. He asked the man what was wrong.

The Cyclops priest's eyes darted around, and he dared not answer Old Wang's question.

"Single Horn, tell me!" Old Wang asked Single Horn, one of the two brothers he had been getting along well with these past few days.

"This... sir... I..."

"Let me explain! We are the ones who have wronged you, sir, by concealing the fact that we have enemies in Black Cloud City."

We never expected they would still remember us...

The Single-Horned Giant priest told Old Wang the whole story, which began in their glorious era.

The Single-Horned Giant were actually a very powerful race; they once had seven Legendary and countless vassal races.

Even among the vassal races, there are two Legendary that at that time, their strength in Black Cloud City was second only to the Winged Demon Race, the Black Cloud City Lord.

But nothing lasts forever, and in a particularly extraordinary war, their race's Legendary perished on the battlefield. Without all their Legendary, they never recovered.

However, even without the Legendary, the Cyclops should not have been driven out of Black Cloud City, because they still have many high-level combatants among them, as they are a nation of soldiers.

But just then, their two Legendary vassal races struck them down, driving them all out of the city.

And they have never given up targeting them all these years. If it weren't for the fact that the Endless Mountains are so special, they would have been wiped out long ago.

During this time, the Cyclops followed Old Wang into the city. The two races initially did not know the extent of Old Wang's power, so they did not act rashly.

However, Old Wang's low profile during this period gave them confidence, and at the same time, they learned from the City Lord's Manor that Old Wang was only Legendary first-tier figure.

That's why he attacked Old Wang while his Cyclops were out working, testing them.

"Is that so!"

As Old Wang spoke, he used magic to heal the injured Cyclops, and even restored his severed arm due to his advancement in Divine magic.

"Thank you, sir!" Upon witnessing this scene, the Cyclops immediately expressed their gratitude to Old Wang.

"Hmm!" Old Wang gladly accepted their thanks, then said, "Since they know you are my vassals and still attacked, they are disrespecting me. I've heard that in such situations, a life-or-death duel usually ensues, is that true?"

"Uh... yes, but sir, one is a Legendary third-tier and the other a Legendary fourth-tier, they won't be easy to deal with..."

"That's great! Send them duel invitations. Two days later at the Central Arena, I want a two-on-one duel!"

"By the way, you can bet on duels, right?" Old Wang asked excitedly.

"My lord, you mustn't!"

One of the two Legendary is about the Still Tiger Race, whose race has a very disgusting characteristic: they cannot be killed under silent conditions!

The Legendary Still Tiger has mastered the Silence Domain; once activated, no Noise Orb can harm him.

Another Legendary is even more disgusting; it's about the Legendary Shadow Mouse Race.

They can slip into shadows and manipulate them to attack enemies; Legendary it that the Shadow Mouse's Shadow Domain can even summon the shadows of enemies it has slain.

The shadow possesses half the power of the original human, and it has killed at least four Legendary.

At the same time, it cannot be killed as long as it is in the shadow. The only way to kill it is to use Magic Power to pin down its shadow and prevent it from entering.

"These two races are already incredibly difficult to deal with, and even the two City Lord aren't guaranteed to avoid disaster!" the Cyclops priest said anxiously.

"Does everyone know about these weaknesses?" Old Wang suddenly asked.

"Besides us, their former masters, how could anyone else possibly know? After all, this is quite important," said the Cyclops priest.

Old Wang: "..."

Damn! Now I finally understand why they were so determined to exterminate us! No one would feel at ease having such a vital secret about survival in someone else's hands, right?

"Never mind, these things aren't important. I appreciate your kindness, now go and send out the invitations."

If I am gone, I will have the City Lord protect you, or you can seek refuge with the City Lord now.

"He seems to have been eyeing you for a long time, is it because you know how to forge iron?" Old Wang said, then left without giving the Cyclops priest a chance to speak.

Old Wang's attitude baffled the compound-eyed giant priests, but they had no choice but to obey Old Wang orders.

As for seeking refuge with the City Lord, that might have been possible when you first entered the city, but it's absolutely impossible now.

After spending these days with Old Wang, they learned what respect truly means from Old Wang.

This great man never treated them as a vassal race, but rather as his own kind or friends.

"Thank you," "thank you," and "thank you for your trouble" are the words this man says most often. He never asks them to do anything, let alone forces them to forge equipment for him.

If they pledge allegiance to the City Lord, they will inevitably become machines for farming equipment.

Even if this lord is on a path to certain death, they will die with him.

Cyclops don't understand the concept of "a ruler treats me like a national hero, and I will repay him like a national hero," but that's exactly what they're doing now.

That day

Black Cloud City was abuzz with news: the newly arrived Elemental Race Legendary, Jin-Hun, was set to face off against the city's veteran Legendary, Still Tiger and Shadow Mouse, in a one-on-two match.

The news immediately brought a lively atmosphere to the previously lifeless Black Cloud City.

That evening, the city's Arena was packed with people buying tickets and placing bets for the day's matches.

Legendary has it that this battle is unprecedented in the world, so it's understandable that tickets sold out quickly, but this shouldn't be the case.

The real reason is that news came from the City Lord's Manor that the Elemental Race that challenged the two Legendary was only at the first level of Legendary, and should have only recently entered the Legendary.

These people saw this as suicidal, so they placed their bets, which led to this massive event.

The brothers, Single Horn and Da Mao, also arrived at the Arena. With their Cyclops' strong bodies and Lord Tier strength, they managed to squeeze in.

After buying tickets for the entire tribe, Single Horn and Da Mao tried to squeeze out, and then "accidentally" bumped into a Blackwing Race who was spouting nonsense.

"Are you blind?! So it's you! Aren't you the Cyclops Clan cling to the coattails of others?" the Blackwing Race Taunt upon seeing the two.

The Single Horn and the brain seemed to ignore it, and with their heads down, they started to walk away.

"Don't rush off! If you don't buy something, you'll have a way out after your backer is killed, won't you?" the Blackwing Race continued.

"What did you say?" The Single Horn was finally enraged and grabbed him like a chick.

"How dare you attack? Do you even know where you are?" the Blackwing Race said, somewhat intimidated.

"Let's fight!"

"Let's fight!"

The onlookers, eager for a good show, shouted and cheered, and it was expected that the guards would be summoned soon.

Da Mao pulled back his Single Horn; it would be very troublesome to make a move here.

After releasing the Blackwing Race, the Single Horn felt confident again and Taunt, "Really not going to place a bet?"

Upon hearing this, the Single Horn flung away Da Mao's hand, went to the betting clerk, and presented an Epic Gem, declaring, "This is my clan's most precious treasure! I'm betting on my master to win!"

"Single Horn, what are you doing? Are you crazy? This is something the priest told us to seek the City Lord's protection!" Da Mao said to Single Horn.

The Single Horn said angrily:

"Brother, I can't stand it!"

Then it just stared at Da Mao, and finally Da Mao sighed and said nothing more.

However, their actions caused the entire Arena to erupt in excitement, and then everyone went crazy and placed bets on the pair of Still Tiger and his companion.

This is Epic treasure! Even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse; the Cyclops actually managed to produce such an amazing treasure.

According to the casino's rules, this item will belong to the winner, and then the difference will be compensated to the other players.

Meanwhile, with this treasure, the opposing side can obtain even more rewards. This Cyclops is truly a fool; isn't he just handing them a free reward?

The powerful clans didn't want to give up this treasure, so they placed bets relentlessly, and the smaller clans did the same for even greater rewards.

Old Wang's original odds of 1 to 10 were changed to 1 to 20 due to the Cyclops brothers' "underworld" behavior.

However, the downside of this odds is that if Old Wang wins, countless races will immediately go bankrupt.

Of course, since they've chosen to gamble, they need to be mentally prepared!