From Nete and Feng Saka's wager, to the sudden emergence of the Grandmaster Tetenis, and now to the mysterious Grandmaster Saman challenging Tetenis's disciple—the once-disappeared three-specialization genius master, "Arthur"—this artificing masters' competition had truly taken one twist after another, with climaxes rising in succession.
Not only did the people in the stands fall silent, but the audience before their magic televisions also quieted down, waiting for the most thrilling showdown to begin.
At Tetenis's signal, everyone in the arena retreated, leaving an open space behind.
"If it weren't for the Brand's rules, a mere ant like you wouldn't be worth me lifting a finger." Saman looked at Chen Rui with contempt as a golden glow spread from his body.
Chen Rui did not explain. Earlier, he had used the Evil Eye's power to seal away the Brand's aura. Now that he intended to crush Saman openly and fairly, he naturally no longer suppressed it, allowing the power of his half of the Brand to fly from his body.
The two golden lights merged, and the space around them entered a partially displaced state. It looked like glass refracting light, yet sound and images could still pass through. This was precisely the Brand's independent space.
From the information within the Brand, Chen Rui knew that this was a space containing the mysteries of laws and advanced Ancient Rune Language. Once the two combatants established the rules, the space would automatically determine victory and defeat. In the end, only one person could leave alive.
"Are you ready to face death?" Saman had experienced this kind of duel more than once, and confident in his own strength, he appeared entirely composed.
Chen Rui replied calmly, "I have no interest in wasting words on someone like you. Set the rules now."
"Bluster born of