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[Welcome player team “Chao Hui” to the [Ancient City State] Colosseum!]
[Welcome player team “Ming Guang” to the [Ancient City State] Colosseum!]
[Welcome player team “The willow trees make the shade, the flowers give the light” to the [Ancient City State] Colosseum!]
[Welcome player team “Ri Nima Hi” to the [Ancient City State] Colosseum!]
In the world channel, teams were appearing frequently.
Often, as soon as a team appeared, before its name could be seen clearly, it would get instantly knocked out by other appearing teams.
As Li Yinhang watched the numbers skyrocket in just one second, she not only intuited the number of people pursuing “Nan Zhou’s” large scale point package, but also experienced an inexplicable rush of excitement that surged to the top of her head, causing her scalp to tingle.
Nan Zhou was merely a small ripple in the world channel, but it attracted a swarm of people like moths to a flame.
This feeling of being engulfed by a dark cloud was both nerve-wracking and thrilling, as if daring to challenge the entire world.
And the man who has caused a bloody storm was currently facing a trial… playing with lions.
This trial was designed for new teams and featured a fierce, bloodthirsty lion as the defending champion.
…It perfectly captured the primal theme of ancient Roman gladiatorial arenas.
The giant lion swung its whip-like tail, circling around Nan Zhou. Its golden mane trembled with each breath and the muscles on its arched back were taut like a drawn bow. Even though Li Yinhang stood several steps away, the fierce beastly aura it exuded could make one’s legs weak.
Nan Zhou was kneeling in the center of the arena, allowing the lion to circle him.
Quietly, he extended his palm towards the lion’s hot breath, earnestly playing with its whiskers.
The lion believed it had found an opportunity, revealing its teeth stained with blood and exhaling a gust of stench.
But in an instant, it suddenly became alert and shook its head.
As the defender of the trial level, it possessed high intelligence.
It could make various timely and effective responses based on the player’s attacks, showing restraint and not recklessly charging in. It possessed the natural combat power and instincts of an animal, as well as intelligence and judgment that animals do not have.
For regular players, this monster was very tough to deal with, and it was difficult to kill without dying once or twice.
Many new players were bitten to death by this creature, not even qualifying to enter the inner field or choose a match.
And now, the lion could sense that this player toyingwith its whiskers was someone it didn’t even have to try to compete with.
After a moment of deliberation between survival instinct and dignity, it chose to run back to its cage without looking back.
The old referee, dressed in a snow-white robe reminiscent of ancient Rome, was stunned.
He had presided over the trial matches for so many years and had seen countless players turn and run, but he had never seen a defender turn and run.
Approaching the cage, he found the lion crouched in the corner, leisurely drinking water, using it to disguise the embarrassment of its retreat in the face of battle.
Realizing that it had no intention of leaving its nest, the referee returned to the arena, grabbed Nan Zhou’s hand, raised it high, and announced that Nan Zhou had won the trial level and earned a 100-point reward.
“Is this considered a win for me?” Nan Zhou expressed some disappointment, “I haven’t even touched the opponent’s head yet.”
The lion suddenly plunged into a water barrel, pretending to be dead.
After passing the trial level, the referee with a long white beard approached with a pleasant smile and said, “Three brave warriors, please choose your next match.”
Nan Zhou looked at Jiang Fang and Li Yinhang, seeking their opinions.
Jiang Fang suggested, “Let’s test the waters first.”
So Nan Zhou naturally chose the regular solo match.
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The old man smiled and took out a tray with a thin layer of gold, on which there was placed two bronze plaques intricately carved with sunflowers.
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The referee explained, “This is the scorecard. Please state the points you want to bet for yourself in this round. The highest score is…”
Nan Zhou fully understood the rules of the game.
“I bet all my points,” he said.
Referee:”……”
However, only the number “500” appeared on the plaque.
This was also the maximum point limit that could be bet in a regular solo match.
This was the default option carried out by the system based on Nan Zhou’s response.
Although Nan Zhou already understood the rules under Jiang Fang’s guidance, he still wanted to give it a try.
He said regretfully, “Ah, as expected, it’s not possible.”
The referee wiped the sweat off his forehead and tried to steer the conversation back on track. “This is the item card. Please state the item you want to bet for yourself in this round.”
Nan Zhou rummaged through the existing items.
[Brain Invasion] had depleted their supply of items.
Luckily, two enthusiastic players just replenished their inventory in time.
He took out the S-class wings he had just obtained, which were designed for one person, and placed them on the tray in front of him.
The heavy equipment, weighing around 40 kilograms, caused the elderly referee with white hair to stumble.
The referee trembled as he explained, his face turning red, “You just need to state the type and level of the item…”
Nan Zhou said “ah” again and retracted his wings obediently, “I’m sorry.”
Li Yinhang, seeing him take out the wings, quickly tried to dissuade him, saying, “Let’s play it safe in the first round. If you use such high-level items, you’ll be matched with high-level opponents.”
Nan Zhou repeated her words, “High-level opponents?”
Nan Zhou, “Can I? Where?”
Li Yinhang, “…” The harm was not significant, but the insult was too strong!
Nan Zhou weighed his options and took a few extra minutes to make a decision.
In just a few minutes, over two hundred more players flooded into the Colosseum.
The World Channel was bustling and noisy.
As soon as they enter the [Colosseum], new players must immediately participate in the trial matches and fight against lions.
Veteran players must immediately hand over their chips and participate in matchmaking.
There was very little time left for them to procrastinate.
The agonizing screams of new players being mauled by lions echoed through the channel.
Half of the new players who had never entered the [Colosseum] before, lined up and were quickly eliminated by the Lions.
The veteran players mocked the newbies, calling them noobs and telling them to quit if they couldn’t play.
Some new players were initially fearful of battle. After being defeated and bitten to death, they came to recognize their lack of ability and left the [Colosseum]..
Others, however, were ignited with a fighting spirit, engaging in fierce battles with the lions and participating in intense exchanges with veteran players in the World Channel.
One veteran player’s comment was drowned out by countless trash talk.
[Damn, these lions are several times more ferocious than usual.]
… What they didn’t know was that this was essentially a trap set by Nan Zhou.
The lions, who had suffered a big loss from Nan Zhou, wanted to make up for it with other players.
Since they didn’t know what kind of competition Nan Zhou would choose, the players scattered in an orderly manner.
Some chose solo, while others chose team battles.
Some participated in the “Roman Noble Game”, holding onto their points and items, planning to weaken Nan Zhou and try to kill him in one go.
Some people went all out and created a room for 99 players, leaving empty seats, and waiting for Nan Zhou to join.
In their eyes, there were still three days left, plenty of time.
Even if Nan Zhou was determined to stay in the [Colosseum] and not go out, everyone could wear him down with attrition tactics and eventually kill him.
In this intense atmosphere of hunting, a message popped up in the World Channel.
[“Cube Boat – Nan Zhou” entered matchmaking.]
[“Cube Boat – Nan Zhou” successfully paired with “Ping An – Chu Xiaogang”.]
This was the first official battle.
The world channel fell silent, waiting for the outcome of the battle.
………………….
In the circular arena adorned with a ring of white jade animal heads, Nan Zhou and a man who was a whole head taller than him appeared in the center of the arena.
The man didn’t expect to face Nan Zhou so soon.
He had just passionately insulted Nan Zhou as a “monster” on the World Channel.
Now, facing the terrifying main antagonist in person, the man was feeling a bit panicked, his hand holding the dagger trembling uncontrollably.
In contrast, Nan Zhou, who had come to confront him through the internet, remained calm.
He politely said, “Hello.”
Chu Xiaogang opened his mouth but hesitated, unsure if he should return the greeting.
Nan Zhou asked again, “500 points and S-level props, right?”
Chu Xiaogang, “…”
Why did he feel like Nan Zhou’s gaze was looking at him as if he’s an adorable wild experience package, hopping and bouncing right up to him?
Filled with determination and an indescribable… fondness.
Nan Zhou asked again, “You won’t die, right?”
Chu Xiaogang says, “I…”
Before he could react, a sudden gust of wind pressure swept through, making it hard for him to keep his eyes open.
He couldn’t even see the shadow’s movements.
A pair of long legs swiftly wrapped around his neck, exerting force from the waist and abdomen, flipping him over on the ground.
Chu Xiaogang lowered his gaze and saw a black butterfly with wings spread, on the inside of the wrist of the hand that was supporting his neck.
It was the last thing he saw in his fading vision.
…Throughout it all, he only managed to utter a single word, “I.”
[“Ping An – Chu Xiaogang” is defeated.]
When this message appeared on the World Channel, laughter immediately filled the surroundings.
[What a useless piece of trash, hahaha. Couldn’t even last ten seconds? Instant defeat? Pathetic.]
But in the next moment, the people mocking him fell silent.
[“Jiuding – Zhong Xiaokui” enters pairing.]
[“Jiuding – Zhong Xiaokui” successfully pairs with “Cube Boat – Nan Zhou.”]
Seven seconds later.
[“Jiuding – Zhong Xiaokui” is defeated.]
…The “Instant Defeat Man” strikes again.
People in the World Channel realized something was wrong and quickly reduced their chip count and level.
Wait, they’re not ready yet!
However, they soon realized that this would make it impossible to match with Nan Zhou.
No one dared to confront Nan Zhou directly, and the strategy of a war of attrition became useless.
Nan Zhou had never changed his chips.
500 points, S-level item.
Even if they lower it to A-level, it wouldn’t work.
Nan Zhou had no intention of accommodating them. In the solo match, they demanded that they must face Nan Zhou one-on-one with the highest chip requirement!
After experiencing two quick defeats, the players’ heated minds had become much clearer.
Nan Zhou was not easy to deal with. Wasn’t it like serving food to the opponents by taking turns like this?
However, just as everyone’s hearts were filled with anxiety, repeatedly warning and reminding teammates not to act impulsively, Nan Zhou made an appearance on the World Channel.
[“Cube Boat-Nan Zhou” Why is there no one there?]
[“Cube Boat – Nan Zhou” Has everyone left?]
This provocation instantly shattered the defenses of many people on the spot.
——Damn, who the hell are you looking down on?
A group of bulls with red eyes charged into the arena, but unsurprisingly, they all came back dead.
They often didn’t even have a chance to use items.
What was disgusting was that after communicating with each other, the defeated players discovered that Nan Zhou had no innovative moves when killing them. He simply t snapped their necks without bothering to play with them.
And even more disgusting things happened afterward.
After sending one away, Nan Zhou politely announced on the World Channel:
[“The next one can come in.”]
Players in the World Channel felt a mix of sadness and anger.
——Damn, are you conducting interviews here?
The author has something to say:
Nan Zhou: Okay, next one.
Jiang Fang: One guest to receive.
Li Yinhang: Welcome, gugu~lin~
thanks for the chapter
Nah Zhou always unintentionally knows what to say go make them all pissed off haha
*what to say to