Feast!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Spotlights lit up one after another, converging on the arena and drawing every eye below.

The noisy hall fell silent in an instant.

Under everyone's gaze, the host in a pink suit stepped onto the arena, microphone in hand.

"Distinguished guests, welcome to Silver Radiance Arena."

"I believe everyone gathered here tonight because you received advance news of the Peak Competition. However, I must clarify something: there will be no Peak Competition tonight!"

As soon as those words fell, the entire venue erupted.

"Has Silver Radiance gone insane? You dare toy with us?"

"Get Jiang Xuan out here! I want to see him fight Hu You!"

"Does Silver Radiance not want to make money anymore? I came prepared with a million chips today!"

Angry curses rang out one after another, and the uproar did not cease.

"Please remain calm, honored guests. The fighters you have been looking forward to are all here today."

On the arena, the host's smile did not change as he lightly clapped his hands.

A Martial Artist leaped onto each of the arena's four corners, each carrying a different cold weapon.

The noise below weakened slightly. Since the contestants had already appeared, they were definitely going to fight. They just did not know what trick Silver Radiance was playing.

For a moment, every gaze focused on the host once more.

"Everyone, the reason we have not arranged a Peak Competition tonight is because we have prepared an even more thrilling battle—the Beast Battle!"

The host's voice rose passionately. Before the audience could react, he swiftly pressed a hidden button on his microphone.

Clack! Clack! Clack!

Four two-meter-square sections of flooring around him retracted, revealing pitch-black holes.

One Alloy Iron Cage after another slowly rose up. Nearly every cage was packed full, containing grotesque Fierce Beasts.

Roar!

The four Fierce Beasts bellowed and rammed against their cages.

The hall abruptly fell quiet, and the spectators closest to the arena's edge retreated again and again.

Standing amid the Fierce Beasts, the host's legs went weak and his face turned pale.

Yet he still forced himself to wipe the cold sweat from his brow before speaking.

"Honored guests, these are Star Realm Fierce Beasts the boss lady obtained through special channels."

"In tonight's Beast Battle, each of the four contestants will face a Fierce Beast in a paired deathmatch. There will be no victory or defeat—only life and death!"

"You now have one minute to place your bets on the contestant you favor."

"After one minute, all the cages will open at the same time."

After quickly explaining the rules, the host immediately scrambled off the arena in a panic.

The crowd below had long since exploded. Their earlier fear had vanished without a trace, and every spectator wore an excited expression as they rushed toward the nearby betting counters.

For a moment, people surged everywhere, and chaos reigned.

Li Qingshan reached out, grabbed Cao Shaoyu by the shoulder, and turned toward the exit.

"Coach, the Beast Battle is about to begin!"

Cao Shaoyu twisted and struggled, his brows filled with excitement.

"If you do not want to die, come with me!"

Li Qingshan's voice was icy, and his hand was like an iron pincer, impossible to shake loose.

Just judging from the force of their roars, none of the four Fierce Beasts was weaker than Wolf Poison!

The four Martial Artists on the arena were all at the Body Tempering fourth level or fifth layer. In theory, they could confront Fierce Beasts of this level head-on.

But real combat was not calculated like that.

Shock and fear were plainly visible on the four men's faces. It was very likely that they had never even seen a Fierce Beast before.

Not every Martial Arts Teacher would be like Wan Keshan and catch a Fierce Beast for his students to practice their courage on.

Most low-level Martial Artists on the Old Continent might never have a chance to see a Fierce Beast in their entire lives!

Li Qingshan had fought Wolf Poison tens of thousands of times, so he knew the nature of Fierce Beasts well.

They had grown timid before the battle had even begun. The four on the arena had no chance of stopping the Fierce Beasts.

More importantly, the arena did not have the slightest protective measure.

Once they failed to hold them back, the Fierce Beasts would certainly rush off the arena and begin a massacre.

The surrounding security guards were merely Ordinary People. Even with Laser Guns, they would be useless.

"Boss, will there be danger later?"

Cheng An was perceptive enough to notice Li Qingshan's worry, though he still did not understand.

"Boss, there may not be any major figures in this hall, but they are all people of standing from several nearby cities."

"If Silver Radiance wants to keep doing business, it surely would not dare to be careless with security."

"Business?" Li Qingshan shook his head and glanced at Cheng An.

"Even if we get through tonight safely, do you think news of the Fierce Beasts can be hidden from the Patrol Bureau? Can Silver Radiance continue doing business then?"

"This..." Cheng An first came to a realization, but an even greater doubt rose from the depths of his heart.

Silver Radiance had gone through so much trouble to obtain Fierce Beasts, yet after holding a single Beast Battle, it would all be over. What was the point?

"If you want to live, follow me."

Li Qingshan did not say more. He lifted Cao Shaoyu and pushed against the flow of people toward the exit.

It was normal for Cheng An not to understand, because he knew nothing of You Qingya's true background.

By then,

Li Qingshan was almost certain that You Qingya was the fish that had slipped through the net two months ago.

Evil God Cultists were mad and unreasonable.

Tonight's Beast Battle was not meant to make money at all. It was a grand Sacrifice!

That was also why, even with the Fierce Beasts he had dreamed of day and night right before him, Li Qingshan chose to retreat without hesitation.

The surrounding noise suddenly grew louder.

"What's going on? The minute isn't up yet, so why did they open the cages?"

"Those in front, stop blocking the way! Move it, I want to place my bet!"

Curses sounded beside his ears, while the crowd ahead became even more turbulent.

Li Qingshan did not look back. With Cao Shaoyu in his left hand and his right hand holding up the hilt of his blade to press forward, he advanced like an icebreaker, unstoppable.

At last, the space ahead opened up, and the three of them squeezed free of the crowd.

Li Qingshan halted and looked toward the exit ahead.

The iron doors had already been shut, with five burly men in black blocking them.

There was also a chair in front of them.

The blonde woman sat with her legs crossed, holding a glass of red wine and gently swirling it.

"Handsome boy, weren't you here to watch the Beast Battle? Why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

"There's no helping it. This little fellow is too timid. The moment he saw the Fierce Beasts, he started clamoring to leave."

Li Qingshan answered with a smile. He set Cao Shaoyu down with his left hand, then lightly pinched the back of his neck.

Little Fatty immediately shuddered, tears of pain welling in his eyes.

"He was scared to tears just like that?"

Li Qingshan looked furious at his failure to live up to expectations and fiercely smacked Little Fatty on the back of the head.

"You were the one making a fuss about seeing Fierce Beasts earlier, and now you are the one clamoring to leave..."

Cheng An stepped forward on his own initiative and smiled ingratiatingly at You Qingya.

"Boss You, my client cannot help it either. Could you perhaps make an exception for us?"

Li Qingshan said nothing and simply watched Cheng An perform.

Once Wan Keshan received the news, he would surely mobilize the Patrol Bureau immediately.

Perhaps the Patrol Bureau was already on the way. It would be best if they could slip out safely now.

"Why speak of making exceptions? I am in business. What Principle is there for stopping customers from leaving?"

You Qingya let out a coquettish laugh and took a sip of the wine in her glass.

"Thank you, Boss You!"

Cheng An was overjoyed and looked behind You Qingya.

However, the five men in black did not move to open the doors. Instead, they reached for their waists and each drew a gun.

"Boss You, th-this..." Cheng An's voice trembled as he could not stop himself from retreating two steps.

"Do not be so anxious."

You Qingya lightly shook her head. Her gaze fell on Li Qingshan as she pointed toward the distant arena.

"Handsome boy, the good show has only just begun. Wouldn't it be a pity to miss it?"

Li Qingshan turned to look at the arena.

Under the spotlights, the four Martial Artists were struggling to hold their ground.

One of them was clearly weaker. He could only raise his Long Spear with both hands and barely fend it off.

The Fierce Beast pounced again. The Long Spear flew from his hands, and its claws swept across his chest, ripping open his belly.

Stirred by the blood, every spectator went wild. Their faces flushed red as they shouted with all their strength.

Just then,

The Fierce Beast that had killed the man suddenly turned its head, leaped into the air, and pounced toward the crowd below.

There was not the slightest protection around the arena's edge, and none of the nearby security guards drew their guns to fire.

The Fierce Beast charged into the crowd without obstruction, its claws dancing as blood sprayed in every direction.

The clamorous crowd fell silent at once, only for screams to rise in the next instant.

Apart from the few who had been scared stupid, everyone else scattered and fled.

On the arena, the remaining three Martial Artists exchanged glances, then all jumped down and blended into the crowd.

With no opponents left, the three Fierce Beasts also leaped down from the arena and charged toward the crowd.

The spotlights suddenly went out.

Within the darkened space, flesh and blood flew freely through the air, while the roars of Fierce Beasts intertwined with the cries of the crowd.

Not far away, more than a dozen spectators fled to the exit.

"Open the door! I want out!"

"Hurry! The Fierce Beasts are killing people! Let us out!"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

A barrage of gunfire rang out, and the dozen or so people fell before the exit.

Blood spread across the floor, flowing all the way to Li Qingshan's feet.

"Coach..."

Cao Shaoyu lightly tugged at Li Qingshan's clothes, his chubby face deathly pale.

Cheng An trembled all over, his legs shaking.

"Handsome boy, do not be afraid. I could never bear to ruin that face of yours."

You Qingya laughed coquettishly as she swirled her wineglass.

"Why not have a drink with me and wait for this feast to end together?"

The wineglass swayed, and red wine slid down its inner wall.

Li Qingshan glanced at the blood beneath his feet, then slowly raised his head and revealed a brilliant smile.

"Sure!"