A thunderous applause and cheers erupted around the testing platform.
Some wandering, grassroots warriors were filled with a strange excitement. Watching their destitute and skilled warriors being arbitrarily driven and humiliated by a fat, idiotic bastard like King of Tudor, they felt a pang of sympathy, as if they were seeing their own fate reflected in him. They possessed great strength but could not obtain the social status they deserved, and had to struggle to survive on the edge of a blade, while those obese nobles, too fat to even lift a sword next year, could enjoy everything. Many lamented how unjust the world was.
But now, seeing Robben, with his formidable Five-Star Class strength, receive the favor of a powerful figure like the King of Chambord, it's as if their own worth has been acknowledged by a powerful being. Even the most humble person has a sliver of pride deep in their heart, a pride they'd be willing to protect with their own life. And now, the King of Chambord's high regard for Robben has made that humble pride recognized.
Because King of Chambord was not only an ordinary King of a vassal state, but also a super strong man with an unparalleled future.
Only the recognition of such a legendary figure could truly excite all the wandering, grassroots warriors and those who had to kneel and serve idiotic nobles just to survive.
" Arjen, go pack your things first, then bring your father to the Chambord camp to find me." Sun Fei gently patted Robben's shoulder, then turned to look at the embarrassed and bewildered King of Tudor in the distance, and said intentionally or unintentionally, "Now that you are a general under my command, I want to see who dares to make things difficult for you."
These words were clearly meant for King of Tudor, who was far away.
"Yes, yes, yes, yes... Congratulations, Lord Robben... Oh, no, General Robben, on joining His Majesty the King of Chambord's ranks! I will immediately send men to prepare a carriage to escort General Robben to the Chambord camp once he has settled in..." Although King of Tudor was cowardly and lacked any kingly demeanor, he was somewhat clever. How could he not understand the threatening meaning in Sun Fei's words? He quickly smiled obsequiously and assured Sun Fei, and the 'fool' he had previously referred to had become 'General Robben,' his tone extremely respectful.
Everyone could see that the once-prosperous Wind-Element Dou Qi warrior, who had been overlooked and whose talents had been wasted, had now risen to great heights by joining King of Chambord's ranks. Envy and jealousy were directed at Robben. King of Chambord was known for his protectiveness, and from now on, even the King of first-class vassal states and ordinary nobles in the capital would have to respectfully address Robben as "General Robben."
This is equivalent to soaring into the sky.
"Thank you, Your Robben. I will serve Your Majesty with all my heart and will risk my life for you." The Wind-Element Dou Qi warrior was filled with gratitude beyond words. It was like a dream. Fate was truly wondrous. Just when he thought he had reached the end of the road, a new path opened up for him. The god of fortune had reached out to him.
Robben spoke, he was about to kneel on one knee.
Sun Fei laughed heartily, reached out and flicked his hand. An invisible force lifted Robben, who hadn't yet knelt, to his feet. Then, supporting Inzaghi, he vanished from the spot.
Robben felt an overwhelming and irresistible force coming from his knees, which he could not resist at all. Like a helpless child, he was instantly lifted up. He once again felt the terrifying strength of King of Chambord. When he looked up again, King of Chambord had already left the area near the testing platform with his generals and experts.
Hearing the cheers and applause around him, Robben felt as if it were all a dream.
"General Robben... are you going back to pack your belongings? I've already sent someone to inform your father; he'll be overjoyed at your good fortune..."
A fawning voice reached my ears.
Robben turned his head and saw the fat, pig-like King of Tudor cautiously approaching him with a fawning and respectful expression. Recalling the arrogance and contempt that had appeared on the same fat face not long ago, Robben said nothing and left the testing ground without saying a word.
Inzaghi's injuries are serious.
Although the numerous wounds on his body had mostly healed under the [ Healing Potion ], the battle had exhausted all his mental and physical energy, leaving him mentally and physically fatigued and temporarily mired in a deep daze. This damage even surpassed the physical injuries.
After a brief examination and treatment, Čech and Oleg took Inzaghi back to recover. The other four orphans from the Hot Springs Pass slums, including Owen and Cavani, who had been watching the match from the crowd, also accompanied Inzaghi back to the camp with tense expressions.
Back then, there was Uncle York and more than twenty orphans in the slums of Hot Springs Pass. Unfortunately, they were all killed in a sudden tragedy. Now, only five of them are left alive, carrying the deep hatred of the past. They rely on each other for warmth and their bond is very strong.
Sun Fei and the others continued watching other matches.
Sun Fei had taken note of the matches of the experts listed in the booklet compiled by Materazzi, the Empire's foremost bard. This wasn't because he was worried these individuals would pose a threat, but rather because Robben's incident had given His King some inspiration. This arena battle presented a rare opportunity to recruit and discover talent. Chambord City a small and sparsely populated place, with only a few experts being artificial geniuses nurtured by Sun Fei's cheat-like abilities. To survive on this jungle-law-driven continent, exceptional personal strength and influence were two indispensable guarantees, and expanding influence naturally required more talent.
During this period, Čech, Lampard, Torres, and others received numerous offers from various powerful forces in the capital and even the Imperial military. This made Sun Fei realize that this period was actually a very reasonable time to poach talent, so he naturally had to make the most of it.
Soon, news of Chambord City's first defeat spread throughout the entire Twenty Mile Away vassal state camp, and even some forces and noble families within the capital received the news.
Although it was just a loss in a regular qualifying match, the impact was still significant.
Previously, the Chambord City had been shaped into an invincible myth by the idle rumors of bards and the powerful strength of the King of Chambord. Now, with the defeat of [ Assassin of the Shadow ] Inzaghi, a corner of the foundation of this invincible myth has been damaged, and people have begun to speculate about the situation that the people of Chambord will face next. Rumors can melt bones and destroy gold, and in less than an hour, everything seems to have been reversed.
"Have you heard? Someone in Chambord City was defeated?"
"You found out too? Not bad. After all, it's only a sixth-tier vassal state; its foundation isn't deep enough. Perhaps this defeat will be the prelude to the demise of the Chambord myth."
"Hahaha, it's actually quite normal for the Chambord people to be defeated. The so-called Chambord myth is all man-made. Only the King of Chambord himself can barely be considered a strongman. Everyone else has been exaggerated. Things like [ Shadow Assassin ], [ White-Haired Swift Sword ], [ Despairer ] are all bullshit..."
"Did you know? The myth of Chambord City is all fabricated. It's said that the King of Chambord used his overwhelming power to intimidate his opponents one by one before the competition, causing them to deliberately lose to the people of Chambord..."
Walking around the sword-testing platforms numbered Number One through ten, such rumors and gossips were rampant among the crowd. When the whispering crowd saw Sun Fei and his group approaching, they all fell silent with strange expressions. After Sun Fei and his group passed by, they continued to point and discuss. The [ Heng and Ha Generals ] and their companions were furious, but for the moment they could do nothing about these ignorant passersby.
Sun Fei remained calm throughout.
While Inzaghi's defeat would have some impact on Chambord City, it certainly wouldn't be this significant. If he wasn't mistaken, someone must have been stirring things up behind the scenes. As for who was behind it all, King Majesty didn't want to waste his energy investigating. It was undoubtedly the same person who had previously used the Blood Blade Mercenary Corps's finances to frame Chambord City.
Sun Fei had been watching the matches taking place on the various sword-testing platforms.
The staff techniques of Kanute and Hulk, the Barbarian from the Kingdom of Gudong, were indeed formidable. Although their moves weren't particularly refined, they contained a sense of "a heavy sword has no edge, great skill lies in simplicity." What's even more remarkable is that both of them possessed superhuman strength, an unbelievable amount of power, leading Sun Fei to suspect that these two might be level 40 or 50 Barbarian who had emerged from the Diablo World...
Both of them defeated their opponents with overwhelming power.
[ Bloody Twin Blades ] remained merciless, leaving a fresh skeleton on the testing platform after each match. His Bloody killing method, using his lightning-fast twin blades to slice away every inch of flesh from his opponents, not only inflicted nightmares on them but also terrified the spectators around the platform. It's said that the horrific scenes have killed over a dozen spectators, demonstrating his brutality. This man is considered the most ruthless warrior in this Martial Combat Competition. Many protested his fighting style, deeming his methods excessively Bloody and terrifying, but he remained obstinate. Many secretly prayed that this Bloody fellow would soon encounter masters like [ One Fist Spanning the Heavens ] King of Chambord, [ One Sword ], or [ First Goddess ]...
Sun Fei didn't see the matches of the other top fighters, but he quickly learned the results from the discussions in the crowd. [ One Sword ], [ Silver-Armored Berserker ], [ First Goddess ] Magic Princess Xindi, and others easily defeated their opponents and advanced to the next round of elimination.
As time went by, only the final five matches remained in the first round of the knockout stage.
"Quick, go see! Chambord City, the last remaining expert [ Goddess of the Bow ] Elena, is about to enter the fray..."
"Ah, is that the beauty who won all three of her three arrows in the regional rankings? She's also supposedly one of the top players in Chambord City."
" The Shadow Assassin was defeated in the last battle at Chambord City, and I'm afraid the Goddess of the Bow is also in danger!"
"Bullshit! [ Goddess of the Bow ] is nothing but a decorative figure kept by King of Chambord. I predict this woman will undoubtedly lose... because her opponent is none other than [ Mad Recluse ] Baoye, one of the [ Twin Addictions ], who was once hailed as the number one expert in the vassal state below [ One Sword ]..."
"Ah? It's Baoye? That Chambord woman is indeed in danger."
A cacophony of voices drifted from afar. On the Number One Sword-Testing Platform, Chambord City's final match was about to begin. The allure of a beautiful woman always far surpasses that of men. Although most people had given up hope of a suspenseful match after learning the names of the two opponents, they still crowded around to catch a glimpse of the beauty of the [ Goddess of the Bow ].
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