The figures in the sky, the impending battle, attracted countless eyes.
For most martial artists inside and outside the city whose strength hovers around the first or second Star Class, witnessing a duel between experts at the Moon Class is an extremely rare opportunity in their lives.
Therefore, when Frank Lampard, one of the legendary strongest Chambord City in Chambord, appeared, it immediately caused a sensation among ordinary foreign martial artists.
The powerful aura unique to Moon Class experts surged like a raging torrent across the entire sky above Chambord City, the spreading lightning stealing the brilliance of the sun, and like the tides, wave after wave, shaking the minds of countless martial artists inside and outside the city.
They looked up.
Looking at the imposing figure standing in the void in the sky, each person could hardly hide their envy, jealousy, and hatred.
Everyone is waiting for the start of a battle of the strongest.
Moon Class experts are high above, forever an unattainable dream for countless low-level martial artists.
Lampard was enveloped in electric light, with strands of white lightning extending outwards from his body like tentacles, seemingly tearing through the void and emitting a series of chilling, subtle crackling sounds, as if Thor was brewing his rage.
His appearance immediately revealed an invincible and domineering aura, easily overshadowing the brilliance of the brightly armored knights on the distant horizon. The powerful auras that had previously emanated from the knights were completely suppressed by his Moon Class aura at this moment.
The ranks of martial artists are even more rigid than the imperial and aristocratic system on the continent. Those who do not reach the Moon Class are ultimately at the bottom and are not comparable.
The arrogant and provocative auras that had been there before immediately vanished under Lampard's oppressive presence, like jackals encountering a tiger, trembling and hiding in fear.
"Is that King of Chambord Alexander ahead? Please don't misunderstand, we are envoys of Emperor Blanco of the Bordeaux Empire, here to congratulate His Majesty King of Chambord on his wedding. We have no ill intentions, please calm down." Seemingly sensing the aggressive tendency within Lampard's powerful aura, the knights slowed down and adopted a defensive stance.
At the same time, a clear and authoritative voice came from afar, immediately offering a respectful explanation, for fear of causing any misunderstanding.
Lampard snorted coldly upon hearing this, and without replying, he vanished in a flash.
The sky was filled with silver lightning bolts, which transformed into a streak of lightning and disappeared into the direction of the Golden Leo Peak behind Chambord City.
At the same time, the suffocating pressure of the electric force in the sky vanished without a trace, and the azure sky cleared instantly. The invisible pressure that had been weighing on everyone's hearts dissipated with the wind. For those pale-faced low-level martial artists, everything that had just happened seemed like an unreal illusion.
The horizon in the distance.
"Hey, this King of Chambord is really arrogant. We've already revealed our identities, yet he still dares to be so haughty. Does he think that our fourth-level empire, the Bordeaux Empire, would be afraid of a mere Chambord City?" Among the knights, a young knight wearing fiery red magic armor and riding a huge, Golden-Winged Flying Cloud Hou, revealed a resentful and arrogant face beneath his raised visor.
This young knight was probably not even thirty years old, yet he already possessed the Five-Star Class Peak Dou Qi strength, making him a true genius. No wonder his eyes and brows exuded undisguised arrogance.
"That's right, hmph, once we get to the city, I'm going to challenge King of Chambord and defeat him in front of millions of people, to see if he's really as powerful as the bard exaggerates!"
"Hahaha, those honey-tongued bards, all they do is exaggerate. You actually believe them? I reckon that King of Chambord is nothing but a hypocritical charlatan."
"I heard that King of Chambord's wedding this time was a grand affair, with both queens being stunning beauties, the most beautiful women in the Zenit Empire... What a pity, if they had met the Four Heroes of Bordeaux earlier, hehe, King of Chambord wouldn't have had a chance."
"That's not necessarily true. Maybe the four of us still have a chance, hehe..."
Behind the knight who spoke first, three knights of similar age, dressed in identical magical armor, riding identical war beasts, with the same arrogance on their faces and the same haughty expressions, echoed his words.
"Shut up! You four idiots!" A clear, stern voice came from the front of the group.
This was a knight clad in ordinary iron armor, burly and helmetless, with wheat-colored skin, a square face, fierce eyes, slanted eyebrows that swept into his temples, short curly hair, and a straight nose. He was handsome and dashing, exuding an aura of dignified authority and true masculine charm that made others feel inferior. He rode an ordinary warhorse, yet his presence far surpassed that of the four arrogant magical beast knights clad in magical armor and riding powerful war beasts.
After being reprimanded by him, the four arrogant knights dared not contradict him in the slightest and all lowered their heads.
"That Moon Class expert was just one of the top fighters under King of Chambord. Even if the four of you combined, you wouldn't be a match for him. Yet you dare to talk about challenging the even stronger King of Chambord? You won't even know how you died. I'll warn you again, King of Chambord is Zenit's number one killing god, ruthless, merciless, and without any scruples. You four fools, it's fine if you want to die, but don't drag the entire Bordeaux Empire down with you." The burly knight's gaze swept over them, his expression extremely stern, and he said seriously to the four, "Once you arrive in Chambord City, you'd better control yourselves. If you anger King of Chambord, even the Emperor of the Empire won't be able to save you!"
"Yes, Your Highness Gourcuff." The four knights dared not object and bowed respectfully in unison to obey.
But what they really think is known only to themselves.
Seeing this, Prince Gourcuff of the Bordeaux Empire shook his head slightly, ignoring the four people. He turned to look at Chambord City, nestled among the mountains in the distance, his eyes flashing with a sharp light. He thought to himself: King of Chambord, I hope you will not disappoint me!
The arrival of the Bordeaux Empire's wedding congratulatory delegation caused a sensation.
In terms of national strength, the fourth-level empire Bordeaux is still above the Zenit Empire. Even if it were the wedding of a prince of the Zenit Empire, it would not necessarily send an envoy to congratulate him. Unexpectedly, the empire has now sent an envoy led by Prince Gourcuff, who has the highest prestige in the country, all the way to Chambord City to congratulate him. This is truly astonishing.
This move breaks with nearly a century of traditional practices between countries.
In contrast, the Chambord City, which received such an honor, remained remarkably calm. More than four hundred knights of the Bordeaux Empire were required to be stationed in the grasslands south of the Zuli River. Only a few high-ranking legions, including Prince Gourcuff, were allowed to enter the city's guesthouse area. The elusive King of Chambord Alexander never showed up and did not personally greet the Bordeaux Empire's delegation.
While many were still in shock and speculation, the events of the next few days gradually numbed them.
I'm so sorry, I could have finished writing at 3 AM today, but because the train was delayed, I arrived in Beijing very late. I had dinner with some big shots from Zongheng, and before I knew it, four hours had passed. When I got back and checked Yishou, it was already 1 AM, which startled me.
It will definitely be midnight tomorrow.
Guo Nu and I will be commentating on the match tomorrow night. It's really just for fun, and I hope you guys will come and join in the excitement.