Age of Evolution

Chapter 835: Chapter 838: Gladiator Arena_1

“Chris, what’s the deal with that tall building over there?”

Chris quickly responded.

“Master, that is the fighting arena of Tianfang City, a place specifically for boxing matches.”

“Fighting arena?”

“Correct, according to the data, the fighting arena is a way to earn points. Winning battles in this way can also increase one’s star-level rank.”

“Ah! I didn’t know that!” Lin Zhen’s eyes sparkled at once.

“Xiaogua, let’s go check it out. Maybe if we can participate in these martial matches, we’ll be able to break our current predicament.”

Lin Zhen decided to give it a try. Currently, the tricks from White Tiger Hall were giving him some trouble. Practicing on the streets every day was simply unrealistic.

When he called out to Xiaogua, the little fox clung to his arm, swinging back and forth obviously protesting against the name, and persistently resisting Lin Zhen.

Ignoring Xiaogua’s attempt at acting cute, Lin Zhen headed straight towards the arena.

The scene here was exceptionally hot-headed, with a sea of people.

Watching the fights is an important recreational activity for the people of Tianfang City. When not fighting the Endless Species, they focus on the matches, buying and selling bets. Many people have made a fortune here, while others have gone bankrupt.

If a warrior wins, they receive a significant cash prize and Dimensional Universe points for each victory. Earning more points can also promote a warrior’s star level.

However, the point earnings here are minimal. Winning just adds a tiny amount of points. But in Lin Zhen’s eyes, this was already good enough. As long as he could win a hundred matches, he could become a One-Star Warrior. At that time, all restrictions on him would become ineffective. He would be free to do what he wished; no one could restrain him.

Although there were numerous people here, Lin Zhen still patiently waited in line. As long as he could participate in the boxing matches, he had to win a hundred matches.

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“Haha, Brother Sanhu, guess who this is?”

At the top of the fighting arena, within a large room with a black stone floor, the middle of the wall was adorned with the logo of a white tiger.

This was the headquarters of the White Tiger Hall. The fighting arena was owned by the White Tiger Hall, but Lin Zhen didn’t know that.

A man was looking at Lin Zhen on the security footage while talking to Sanhu.

“Hey! Isn’t that Lin Zhen we are looking for? He really came to the fighting arena.”

“Hehe, Brother Sanhu’s calculation was indeed accurate. We knew that this Lin Zhen was stubborn and would not easily submit. We were vigilant that he might come back to the arena, and he did.”

Sanhu was leaning on the sofa, speaking confidently: “This is easy to understand. I’ve checked up on Lin Zhen. He is quite famous in the Original World and has even won a Divine Punishment Star championship. He comes from a Holy Land of Falling Star Lake and is considered a proud child of heaven. How could such a person easily submit?”

“But our prohibition order worked quite well. If he wants to survive in Tianfang City, he has to find a way out. Unable to trade or work due to the fear of hiring him, he can’t earn a penny. He would definitely come to the arena to try his luck, but what he doesn’t know is that the arena is also our property. He came here looking for trouble.”

Sanhu’s subordinate asked, “Brother Sanhu, is this Lin Zhen really worth the attention?”

“Hmph! You don’t understand. Lin Zhen is extremely valuable. He is a Saint-Level Alchemist who can make Nine Revolutions Golden Pills. These pills can resurrect a person within seven days. Imagine if every member of our White Tiger Hall had such a drug, whether fighting with the Endless Species or competing for territory with the San Xia Association and Speed Dragon Cavalry, we would have an unmatched advantage!”

Sanhu’s subordinate’s eyes lit up: “That’s amazing. It’s as though we’ve become undying, able to resurrect even after death. Then who could possibly be our adversary?”

Sanhu laughed heartily and nodded: “You understand now, right? That’s why we must get Lin Zhen, no matter what. Since he’s come to the fighting arena, let’s arrange something to keep him here permanently!”

“Brother Sanhu, rest assured, with your meticulous plan, I’m not going to let him escape. Since he’s here, there’s no way he can slip through our fingers.”

“Be careful with the contract. Don’t give the council any clues. Once we secure Lin Zhen, we can unify the three major gangs in Tianfang City. Then, perhaps we won’t have to comply with the council anymore.”

“No problem, unless Lin Zhen is a god, there can be no mistakes in this deal!”

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Finally, it was Lin Zhen’s turn in the line.

“I want to participate in fighting arena matches.”

“Alright, let me first explain to you…..”

“My Dimensional Universe seems to have a problem, I don’t know if I can still become a warrior?”

The staff member checked Lin Zhen’s Dimensional Universe status, then casually waved a hand: “It doesn’t matter. Our fighting arena is officially managed, and it doesn’t involve any trading. Your Dimensional Universe status does not affect your chance to become a warrior.”

“That’s great!” Lin Zhen exclaimed in excitement.

“Do you want to become an amateur warrior or a professional one?”

“Is there any difference?”

Now Lin Zhen’s Dimensional Universe power had been diminished, and Chris knew very little too. Lin Zhen had to inquire about everything, otherwise, he wouldn’t understand.

“Amateurs only participate occasionally. After winning, they don’t get any points rewards, only some cash. The risk involved in gladiatorial combat is relatively low,” explained the staff member.

“Professional gladiators reside permanently in our arena. Winning allows you to receive prize money and points. You can sign a contract, for example, to become a one-star gladiator, then sign a contract to leave only after a hundred wins. Before you achieve a hundred victories, you cannot leave here.”

Lin Zhen calculated a bit. Even if he were allowed to go now, he had nowhere to go. He had no place to stay outside or even a place to cultivate his skills.

It seemed better to stay here patiently for a while and leave after achieving a hundred victories. Becoming a one-star warrior would make everything much easier.

“What about the opponents of professional gladiators? Within what range are they?”

Lin Zhen had to clarify this. He did not want to encounter a God World Transformation, Divine Stone Transformation, or Demigod Strong here. That would be tantamount to courting death.

“Combatants are random, and there is a restriction on the level of the opponents. For example, what level of opponents you want to encounter during battles, you can specify it in advance, and we will limit your opponents within that range.”

On hearing this, Lin Zhen was relieved. “Alright, the upper limit of my opponents should be Divine Transformation Middle Stage, I won’t participate if it exceeds that limit.”

“Okay, I will prepare the contract for you now.”

The staff member worked quickly, producing a contract in no time.

Lin Zhen took over and inspected it carefully.

The contract stated in detail that Lin Zhen voluntarily became a gladiator and would abide by the arrangements of the arena. He would voluntarily stay and not leave the gladiator arena before achieving a hundred points and becoming a one-star warrior.

The arena was responsible for his living quarters and food, arranging opponents for him to combat with a limit set at the Divine Transformation Middle Stage.

Lin Zhen paid particular attention to the maximum limit of his opponents—Divine Transformation Middle Stage. He was somewhat confident about it. Anything higher than that would be too challenging for him.

Upon confirming that the upper limit was indeed the Divine Transformation Middle Stage, Lin Zhen felt relieved and signed his name and seal on the contract, thus making it effective.

“This would be equal to a deed of sale, you better think it over,” the staff member warned Lin Zhen before he signed.

Lin Zhen, unperturbed, started to sign the contract while reassuring the staff member with a smile.

Xiaogua poked his head out from Lin Zhen’s arms roaring non-stop at the staff member across him.

“What an intelligent little fellow!” The staff member tried to touch Xiaogua, but Lin Zhen stopped him. He didn’t want Xiaogua to bite anyone again, as he had no money to pay compensation anymore.

After the signature was completed, the staff member immediately led Lin Zhen to the inner part of the gladiator arena.

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On the top floor, San Hu said to his subordinate, “This fox is a bit strange. A few days ago, Xiaojuan was bitten by this creature. It definitely is an intelligent one.”

“But that’s useless, he signed the contract and has officially become a gladiator. Nothing depends on him now.” @@novelbin@@

Soon, Lin Zhen’s contract was delivered to San Hu.

San Hu took it, lightly rubbed it, and instantly the words on the paper changed slightly.

The character representing “transformation” in “Divine Transformation Middle Stage” had changed to “realm.”

“Brother San Hu, you’re brilliant. No matter how strong Lin Zhen is, he cannot be a match for the Divine Realm Transformation. These hundred battles, as long as we don’t want him to complete them, he can never complete them. Once he realizes something is wrong, it will be too late, and he will have to ask for Brother San Hu’s assistance. Once he is at someone’s mercy, he can only behave.”

“Right, there is no problem with the contract. Now another thing, the room where Lin Zhen resides must be well-arranged. Set up the sleeping drugs, so he immediately falls asleep in his spare time, leaving no time for cultivation. This is the way to completely shatter a person’s hope.”

“Understood. We are accustomed to this kind of task, we won’t give Lin Zhen a single chance to fight back. Besides, we have surveillance. If Lin Zhen realizes something, we can act at anytime to take care of him.”

“Hmm, we can’t act openly, or it’ll bring a lot of trouble. And remember, we need Lin Zhen alive, not dead. A living Lin Zhen has value to us, but a dead one brings us no benefit whatsoever.”

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Under the staff member’s guidance, Lin Zhen was led to a sealed room.

“Okay, we’ve arrived at your residence. This is where you will live until you become a one-star warrior.”

“When will I be arranged to participate in battles?”

“Don’t rush, it’ll be within these one or two days. When it’s time for you to fight, you will be notified in advance.”

After finishing speaking, the staff member left, the iron door closed tightly, completely preventing any possibility of escape.

Lin Zhen sat on the bed for a while. Initially planning to cultivate, he suddenly felt groggy, an overwhelming wave of drowsiness starting to take hold.