"Ladies and gentlemen, please remain calm."

"We apologize for the unexpected situation caused by our management oversight."

The host of the Beast Fighting Arena, Tang Boqi, suddenly appeared on the high platform and addressed the crowd loudly:

"Now, please return to your seats."

"Regarding what happened earlier, our arena will provide a satisfying explanation to everyone soon."

"Please give us some time, thank you!"

...

At this time, surrounding the railing of the dueling ground, stood a squad of fully armed Black Armor Army, exuding a murderous aura.

All the discontented voices were gradually fading away.

Almost everyone, witnessing the presence of the Black Armor Army, chose to obediently sit back in their places.

Facing this group as fierce as wolves and tigers.

Even the proud nobles had to temporarily lower their heads and comply.

It's known that the Black Armor Army holds a high status within the Jialan Empire.

They serve only the Royal Family of the Jialan Empire, as the first guard of the Jialan Royal Family.

Their presence alone suffices to indicate.

The impact of today's event might exceed everyone's expectations.

It was precisely because of these Black Armor Army that the chaotic scene was controlled so quickly.

Tang Boqi, having been the arena's host for nearly ten years,

was encountering such a situation for the first time now.

Looking at the two controversial figures in the dueling ground, and the Bone-Eroding Beast that lay below, split in two and lifeless, Tang Boqi's inner emotions were extremely complex.

For someone accustomed to life and death, he couldn't comprehend Lin Yi's actions at this moment.

A Tier Five Sword Sect, yet a convicted criminal.

No one would feel regret for his death.

Under this mental inertia, many naturally thought, fearing Jarvis' death as losing everything.

Although everyone didn't see Lin Yi take action,

from his ability to kill the Bone-Eroding Beast with one hit, his strength seemed at least Tier Six or even Tier Seven.

For someone like Jarvis, who 'deserved death,' risking his own life, is it worth it?

Until the emotions of everyone on-site gradually calmed down, a figure suddenly appeared on the high platform, shocking everyone.

When the crowd saw this person, an uproar of exclamations broke out:

"General!"

"Why is he here?"

"Oh my, it's the General."

"It's surprising that even he was alarmed by this incident." 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Looking at the middle-aged man, dignified and commanding with graying temples.

There were also some who did not recognize him, curiously asking:

"Who is he?"

"You don't know the General?"

"He is the true manager of this arena."

"It is said that before he took charge of the arena, he served as a General in the Empire's Tianwu Corps."

"Thus, everyone simply calls him General."

Indeed, when Wanyan He appeared, Lin Yi immediately felt a powerful pressure.

Tier Nine Divine King!

As Lin Yi raised his gaze to meet the middle-aged man on the high platform, he could affirm that this was another Divine Level expert.

At that moment, Jarvis' frightened voice came from behind Lin Yi:

"Why is he here?"

Lin Yi then curiously asked:

"Why, do you know him?"

Jarvis exclaimed:

"You don't know the General?"

"General?"

Lin Yi curiously asked:

"Is he the Empire's General?"

Jarvis looked at Lin Yi in disbelief.

For someone who would come to the arena, not knowing the General?

Does he not know this arena belongs to the Jialan Royal Family?

Is it his first time here, thus his 'ignorance' led to such a shocking action?

Facing Lin Yi's doubts.

Jarvis was uncertain whether to feel fortunate for not dying at the Bone-Eroding Beast's maw or unfortunate for alarming such a terrifying figure as the General.

At this moment, Jarvis suddenly gave a bitter smile:

"The General is just everyone's nickname for him, because he previously served as Tianwu General in the Empire's Tianwu Corps."

"Now, he is the true manager of this arena, on the surface."

"It's said his strength might have reached Tier Nine Divine Level."

"But till now, no one has seen him take action, so it's merely a speculation."

Lin Yi didn't pay much attention to the series of experiences Jarvis mentioned and asked:

"What's his real name?"

"Real name?"

Jarvis was slightly stunned before speaking:

"His real name is Wanyan He."

Indeed, when Jarvis revealed his name, information about the person instantly appeared in Lin Yi's eyes:

[Wanyan He] Unlocked

Profession: Tier Nine Divine King/Lv85

Attributes: Fighting Qi

Life Value: 110 million/110 million

Fighting Spirit Value: 2.5 million/2.5 million

Skills:

───Unlocked───

Equipment:

───Locked───

Contract beast:

───Locked───

Looking at the information before him, Lin Yi suddenly understood: 'It really is Tier Nine.'

When Wanyan He appeared, the scene instantly fell silent.

Although Wanyan He didn't deliberately show anything.

However, the invisible aura pressured many below, leaving them a bit breathless.

Until now.

Wanyan He suddenly asked Lin Yi in the arena:

"Kid, what's your name?"

In an instant, everyone's attention focused on Lin Yi.

Everyone wanted to know who this daring individual causing trouble in the Beast Fighting Arena and alarming the General really was.

Looking at Wanyan He, Lin Yi slowly opened his mouth:

"Lin Yi."

When Lin Yi stated his name, whispers instantly spread through the scene.

Everyone seemed curious about this person's origins.

Yet, except for a few who seemed to have an impression of the name but couldn't recall who it was.

Wanyan He asked again:

"Do you know what consequences your actions will have?"

This seemingly calm question inexplicably tightened the hearts of everyone present.

A terrifying aura spread from Wanyan He as the center, expanding outward instantly.

Everyone at the scene looked in horror towards Wanyan He:

This was the pressure from a Divine Level powerhouse!

Wanyan He's identity as a Divine Level powerhouse was finally confirmed at this moment.

Under this overwhelming pressure, Jarvis, behind Lin Yi, instantly fell to the ground.

At this moment, even lifting his head seemed like an extravagant hope.

However, only one person at the scene was completely unaffected, and that was Lin Yi standing in the duel arena!

Under everyone's gaze, only Lin Yi calmly looked back, asking:

"I'm curious."

"What consequences will my actions have?"

Surprised that Lin Yi seemed unaffected by his pressure, Wanyan He immediately withdrew his aura, suddenly changing his tone:

"Here's the deal."

"I'll give you a chance; if you succeed, I will ensure this matter isn't pursued."

"How about it?"

Lin Yi was slightly surprised:

"I'd like to hear the details."

At first, Lin Yi thought this was a concession from the other party, pressured by his identity as the Jialan King.

But Wanyan He's attitude soon shattered Lin Yi's guess.

Wanyan He suddenly shifted his gaze to Jarvis behind Lin Yi, speaking coldly:

"Kill him."

"I'll pretend this never happened."

Upon these words, the scene fell silent.

Everyone was shocked by this demand.

What surprised everyone wasn't the difficulty of the task; in fact, it was quite the opposite.

No one expected that such a major issue could be wiped clean just by killing Jarvis.

It was almost absurdly simple.

At the same time, everyone present could feel the General seemed intent on helping, trying to turn a big issue into a small one, and a small one into none.

Just as everyone thought Lin Yi should take the opportunity to end the matter.

They saw Lin Yi calmly choose... to refuse!

Lin Yi slowly walked to the despairing Jarvis, then turned to Wanyan He, saying only:

"He cannot die."

"Wow~"

As soon as this outcome emerged, the scene was astonished:

"Is this kid crazy?"

"He actually refused!!!"

"Oh my God."

"Does he really think the General wouldn't dare kill him?"

"Let's hope he said this on impulse."

But Wanyan He seemed as if he had anticipated Lin Yi's answer, showing no surprise on his face.

He simply said:

"If that's the case."

"I can offer you a second choice."

"Don't rush to refuse!"

Wanyan He looked at Lin Yi, who was about to speak:

"This is your last chance."

"If you refuse again."

"I will personally kill him."

Indeed, Wanyan He's words caused Lin Yi's face to darken.

Seeing Lin Yi's expression, Wanyan He instead showed a proud look and said:

"Being a hero isn't without a price."

Lin Yi said:

"Then what is the price?"

Enjoying the impatience showing on Lin Yi's face, Wanyan He slowly said:

"Actually, it's quite simple."

Amid a commotion, Wanyan He said a sentence that shocked everyone present:

"Both of you complete all the upcoming challenges together."