Chapter 3230: Battle

Wearing a decorative eye piece that obscured his features, Xu Sheng glanced at the person before him and replied, "I know, his opponent is me!"

The host, mistaking this for a joke, also laughed and said, "Hahaha, little brother, you're quite the joker. The other party is a Soul Sage level powerhouse, you better step back quickly. This is no place for playing house!"

He then turned toward the staff nearby and ordered, "Someone, take this little brother down from the stage!"

The audience below also burst into laughter, though it was clear none of them took it seriously…

"Is this kid brought in for a performance? Daring to step onto the stage, he has no idea how ferocious his opponent is," one speculated.

"Yeah, with that small build of his, it'd be questionable if he could withstand even one punch from his opponent!"

"Little kiddo should scamper home and drink milk instead, at this age, you'd better not mimic Soul Fighting, or else you might pee yourself with fear!"

"Don't say that, maybe the kid needs money, so he took the arena's offer to make us laugh for a bit!"

"You know, the way this kid was talking just now, I almost really thought he was another contender!"

"What are you thinking? Don't you know that the arena doesn't allow those under fourteen to participate?? Besides, this is a Soul King level fight, the threshold couldn't be higher!!!"

"Kid, get down quickly; you've successfully made everyone laugh. Now is the time for Soul Masters to fight!"

Under the gaze of so many, the staff took a step toward the stage...

However, he didn't head toward Xu Sheng but approached the host instead...

After whispering a few words...

The host's face was full of disbelief...

Unable to help himself, he sought confirmation again, "You... You're joking, right?? This kid really is a contestant??"

Given this kid's build, he definitely couldn't be ten years old yet. Why would he be allowed to participate in a fight of this caliber??

If the opponent doesn't hold back, there's a good chance he might accidentally kill him!

Even though he was accustomed to the slaughter in the arena, he couldn't bear to watch such a young child die here!!

The staff member bit his lip and replied, "Absolutely certain, the matter has already received the adults' consent!!"

He felt reluctant too, but it was an order, and he had no right to decide!!

After saying that, he quickly walked off the stage...

It took a moment for the host to come back to his senses, looking at Xu Sheng again before still trying to persuade him...

He immediately said, "Kid, what you're about to face is a life-and-death fight, and you might even lose your life. It's better if you leave willingly!"

"If there are any repercussions from the arena, I'll take responsibility!"

Xu Sheng paused for a second before replying, "Thank you for your kindness, but I'm confident about this battle, so I don't want to back out!"

Seeing his suggestion rejected, the host became somewhat agitated, "Do you really understand?? Fighting this guy could lead to death!!"

What was so stubborn about this child, what was the reason forcing him to participate in this senseless Soul Fighting??

Or was it just the arena trying to attract attention?

Before Xu Sheng could answer, the audience below clearly started to get impatient...

"What's going on? Why hasn't that staff member taken the kid down?? Are they blind??"

"Really, although it's for show, you can't delay the spectators. We paid for this!!"

"Exactly, that kid, hurry up and get down, don't waste everyone's time, or we won't be nice to you!!"

"Seriously, if you haven't arranged it beforehand, then don't waste time putting on a show. I bet that kid can hardly even walk!"

"Refund! Refund! Refund! We didn't pay to watch this kind of performance!!!"

For a moment, the entire arena's atmosphere turned sour, filled with thick dissatisfaction...

Xu Sheng glanced down and reminded, "The audience below can't wait any longer, better not waste their time, or

you might also face the arena's penalty!!"

The host naturally knew this as well and clenched his fists...

"Alright, since this is your own choice, I respect it!!"

After speaking those words, he felt relieved...

He then smiled once again, "Sorry to keep everyone waiting, I was just conversing with this young friend and learned an astonishing fact!!"

At this remark, the people in the stands showed puzzled expressions...

An astonishing fact??

It was nothing more than a child entering the stage, what else could have happened that was unexpected??

But quickly, it seemed they realized something, and their expressions gradually changed to shock, surprise, excitement...

"Wait, the host suddenly saying that, and the fact that the staff member didn't take him down earlier, does that mean..."

"No, no, no, impossible, absolutely impossible, this has to be against the arena's rules, right??"

"Though I'm reluctant to believe it, what if it's true? Damn, I'm inexplicably excited!!"

"Unless this fight officially starts, I won't believe it! That kid's probably not even ten, how could he have such strength!!"

The host took a deep breath and then loudly declared, "It seems everyone has guessed it, yes, just as you thought, the other contestant is this young friend here!"

"He will engage in a fierce battle with the Soul Master opposite him, who far surpasses him in size and age!!"

"Let's wait with anticipation!!"

As expected, this announcement caused a great sensation...

"Huh?? So it's true, are you sure this isn't a performance match??"

"Oh my God, I guessed right, but isn't it a bit too much to let this kid face such a brutal person!!"

"Am I seeing this right, the arena actually did this, letting a child take on such a task!!"

"I recall that on Sea God's Island, you can't participate in Soul Fighting if you're under fourteen, is the arena seeking death??"

"Unimaginable, this fight seems like it will be a one-sided affair, it's practically suicide!!"

The host pursed his lips and once more said, "I can understand everyone's thoughts, but the arena has confirmed that this child's age has indeed reached fourteen and is qualified to participate in Soul Fighting!!"

"So everyone can trust that the arena wouldn't recklessly arrange a fight!!!"

Being able to stand on this stage proved that Xu Sheng's age was indeed over fourteen…

Or perhaps through certain means, he forcibly attained fourteen years of age. As for the specifics, that remains unknown!!

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