Chapter 847 - 650 Negotiations

But why was Long Yi so fixated on becoming the king of the Stellar Realm Arena, a title with seemingly little significance?

The reason dates back to an investigation by Little Zi.

This barren planet was not conducive to the sustenance of life, and long ago, the Giants transformed it into its current state. The first four grand stadia of the Stellar Realm Arena were structures left behind by the Giants. Nobody knew the original purpose of these buildings, but they were clearly more than met the eye; besides the above-ground section, there was an enormous underground structure. However, due to special restrictions placed by the Giants, Little Zi couldn’t explore too deeply. In fact, while the arena owners were aware of the underground structures, they had never managed to enter and were thus powerless to do anything about them.

However, after some reconnaissance, Little Zi discovered that each of the four champions who aimed to become the king of the Stellar Realm Arena received a replica of a Giant weapon. The real versions of these Giant weapons were hidden within each arena. Only the one who truly became the final king of the Stellar Realm Arena could claim the real four weapons—of course, only during the award ceremony. That’s because only the real Giant weapons could trigger the Resonance of the four great arenas. Naturally, after the event, these real weapons would be returned to their respective arenas, and the king of the Stellar Realm Arena would take home a replica.

Long Yi believed that these Giant weapons were likely related to the underground structures.

During his time competing, he and Little Zi had constantly been trying to find the real Giant weapons by all means possible. But thus far, they had found nothing, and it seemed their only option was to go through the path of becoming the king of the Stellar Realm Arena.

It was for this reason that Long Yi turned his vengeance into making those old Mages pay with their money while he himself hurried back to continue his ladder matches.

And now, Long Yi had arrived. He came with overwhelming victories, but his opponents could only force a smile.

There was no other way.

They had to make do and fight!

At this time, Ruosha was staring at Fang Zuo, and Fang Zuo was staring back at her.

And Fang Zuo was taking a bath.

"Tsk."

Ruosha scoffed disdainfully and then turned to leave.

Instantly, Fang Zuo burst into tears.

This was his first bath since being caught by Ruosha a month ago! He was the Crown Prince of the Azure Sky Empire, yet he had been living like a beggar, in darkness and dust. Food that barely tasted better than dirt was delivered daily through a slot in the wall of his tiny room, and after eating, the utensils were returned through the same slot before it disappeared. Ruosha had appeared frequently in the first few days, asking many questions. Fang Zuo had planned to negotiate but hadn’t expected that afterwards, Ruosha would stop visiting altogether!

If not for the clock on the room’s wall that included the date, he would have had no idea how long he had been there.

The endless days without conversation, confined to such a secluded place—the only thing that kept Fang Zuo from going mad was his trust in the Azure Sky Empire. As an undisputed leading power among the middle planes, the military might of the Azure Sky Empire far surpassed anyone’s imagination. He firmly believed that even the so-called Nightmare Knights were no match for the Imperial Army of the Azure Sky Empire.

But an entire month had passed, and nothing happened.

Then, Ruosha appeared. When she opened the door to the cell, the first thing she did was cover her nose and close the door again. Soon after, Ruosha returned, with a Nightmare Knight carrying a pile of clothes.

"Come, Your Highness, let’s take a bath and change into some fresh clothes. I’ll take you to negotiate," she said.

Without any discussion, the Nightmare Knight grabbed Fang Zuo and tore the clothes off his body.

Negotiate?

What did negotiation mean?

It meant someone from the Azure Sky Empire had arrived! It meant he would be rescued! No matter what tricks this little girl had up her sleeve, after all, she was only one person, and even if the Nightmare Knights were strong, they would still crumble before the great Azure Sky Empire!

The entire ceiling of the cell sprayed water, but Fang Zuo had never felt better. Ruosha left, leaving only one Nightmare Knight standing there, his eyes gleaming with a cold, mechanical light.

"Hey, metal head, do you have any fragrant shower gel?" Fang Zuo asked in a good mood.

"We have metal cleaning lubricant," replied the Nightmare Knight.

"Never mind..."

After all, the nightmare was over, wasn’t it?

With that thought, Fang Zuo was eager to leave.

He quickly finished washing and picked a set of suitable and relatively clean clothes from the pile. These garments belonged to warriors and were stained with blood, but they were much cleaner than the clothes he had been wearing.

"Follow me," said the Nightmare Knight, striding ahead with heavy steps.

Exiting the cell, the murky air gradually became fresh. Was this what freedom tasted like, the air of freedom?

Fang Zuo decided that upon his return to the Empire, he would indulge in a bath filled with flower petals.

No! That was not enough. He would use mud made entirely of flower petals!

Only that could completely rid him from inside out of this ordeal!

Nevertheless, Fang Zuo was curious—why had Ruosha agreed to negotiate? At that thought, he suddenly smiled and shook his head. Wasn’t the reason obvious! It must have been due to the overwhelming military strength of the Azure Sky Empire! This little girl and her laughable Nightmare Knights must have begun to fear them! Yes, that had to be it!