Having the genes of a demon king, I never intended to be a kept man.

Jiang Xiaoming and several students from the War Academy arrived at the Dragon's Nest Arena.

At 19:30 PM, the gladiatorial match will officially begin in half an hour.

A large crowd had already gathered around the Dragon's Nest Arena building, including humans, tourists from all over the world, and media reporters.

The audience has begun to enter the venue.

"Jiang Xiaoming, I heard that you were classmates with Lady Yege from the Southern Territory and Lady Gao Shenxue, the strongest mechanic in our empire, when you were little? Is that true???"

A girl of about seventeen or eighteen, dressed in a mage's robe, suddenly asked this question.

Jiang Xiaoming scratched his head, somewhat embarrassed, and replied, "Well...yes..."

The other students nearby were all shocked when they heard this.

"seriously?"

"You and Lord Yege were classmates when you were little??"

"So you two must be very close?"

"Ahhhhh, Lord Night Song is my idol!"

"Could you help me get an autograph from Lady Miyuki!?"

"..."

Soon, he was surrounded by the chattering of several classmates.

Jiang Xiaoming's cheek twitched slightly, and he said somewhat awkwardly, "I'm afraid that won't work. I only know them, we're not very close..."

"I see..." The boys and girls were slightly disappointed.

But that makes sense.

After all, no matter how you look at it, Jiang Xiaoming and those two adults don't seem to be on the same level.

Jiang Xiaoming sighed inwardly and looked up at the Dragon's Nest Arena in front of him.

Jiang Xiaoming felt incredibly embarrassed every time people around him mentioned Ye Ge and Gao Shenxue.

I still remember when we were kids, he was all hot-blooded and arrogant, and he ran up to Ye Ge and shouted, "We're mortal enemies!" "No wonder I've chosen you as my lifelong rival!" "Let's duel! Whoever wins can become Xue'er's friend!"

And now...

Ye Ge and Gao Shenxue have now become prominent figures in the human empire, and even in the realm of all races.

Only he remains a roadside spot unknown and unnoticed by anyone...

What's even more infuriating is that the last time that despicable guy Ye Ge came to their class as an instructor, he didn't even remember his name!

This is so insulting, waaaaaah...

However, Jiang Xiaoming didn't blame him; in fact, he was very understanding.

When there are always higher peaks to climb, how can anyone remember the name of a nobody who once stood in their way?

When two people run side by side, the one who runs slower will inevitably be left behind.

This is an ironclad rule.

Jiang Xiaoming was only angry at himself for being so useless.

Their abilities, understanding, and mindset are on completely different levels, so how could he possibly try to rekindle their childhood connections?

Jiang Xiaoming glanced at the classmates around him who were still excitedly discussing Ye Ge and Gao Shenxue.

He absolutely cannot let his classmates know about those cringeworthy, stupid things he said to Ye Ge before...

Otherwise, you'll be laughed at for a whole year...

At this moment, the passersby around suddenly showed expressions of fear and terror.

Many people quickly avoided or dodged the area.

Jiang Xiaoming was still unclear about what had happened and looked bewildered.

Then he felt a tall shadow loom over him.

"You're Jiang Xiaoming?!"

A gruff voice roared.

The students from the War Academy were stunned.

Jiang Xiaoming looked up in surprise.

Before him stood several tall, muscular, and aloof Celestial warriors who surrounded him.

Jiang Xiaoming, standing in the middle, was like a primary school student surrounded by adults, having to crane his neck to see their faces.

"..."

Jiang Xiaoming looked completely bewildered, not knowing what had happened. He stared at the group tremblingly and said nervously, "Yes...yes...what's wrong?"

"Our Highness wants to see you!" After saying that, a Celestial Warrior grabbed Jiang Xiaoming by the back of his collar and carried him away like a child, regardless of whether Jiang Xiaoming agreed or not.

The students from the War Academy were left looking at each other, completely bewildered.

"Strange, what do they want with Jiang Xiaoming?"

"When did Jiang Xiaoming ever offend those Celestial Clan members?"

"Teacher Cangfeng, Jiang Xiaoming should be alright, right?"

"That's what the girl in the mage's robe asked."

Cang Feng adjusted his frameless glasses, glanced at Jiang Xiaoming and the group of Celestial Clan members, and said calmly, "It should be fine. Jiang Xiaoming is a contestant at the summit. The Yan Clan incident just happened yesterday. I don't think the Celestial Clan or the Human Clan would be so bold as to openly harm people."

......

Jiang Xiaoming was carried by several Celestial Warriors to a magnificent sedan chair.

He still doesn't know what he did...

He has never had any dealings with the Celestials.

"Your Highness, the person has been brought here," the Celestial Warrior said respectfully as he approached the sedan chair.

The curtain of the sedan chair was lifted.

A prince of the Celestial Clan, with effeminate features, a youthful and handsome appearance, and long white hair, sat in the sedan chair, looking at Jiang Xiaoming with disdain.

"Let me introduce myself. I am the First Prince of the Celestial Empire, Tian Hao." Tian Hao narrowed his eyes. Although he was male, his voice, like his appearance, was more effeminate: "You are Jiang Xiaoming?"

“Yes…” Jiang Xiaoming answered cautiously.

"You did a good job with that scheme before, you tricked me out of so many points, don't you have anything to say?"

"......ah?"

Jiang Xiaoming looked completely bewildered.

What points?

"Are you still going to pretend?" Tianhao sneered.

Jiang Xiaoming: "I...I don't know what you're talking about..."

"Um?!"

Tianhao's eyes turned cold.

"..."

Jiang Xiaoming immediately shrank his neck.

When Tianhao saw Jiang Xiaoming's pathetic state, he immediately frowned.

It doesn't look like he's faking it.

His pupils flashed as he used the Heavenly Dao System to scan Jiang Xiaoming's attribute panel.

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[Person]: Jiang Xiaoming

[Race]: Human race

Age: 18

[Level]: Hundred Souls Realm, Stage 3

【property】:......

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Only the Hundred Souls Realm?

Tianhao frowned.

So, the Jiang Xiaoming in front of us is not the same "Jiang Xiaoming" who gambled against other players in the player interaction space?

Is the Jiang Xiaoming in front of us just an ordinary person?

The third stage of the Hundred Souls Realm is a level that, among humans, can only be considered as that of an ordinary genius with relatively good talent.

That's definitely not the level a player should be at.

Furthermore, if the other party is also a player, and players who also possess the Heavenly Dao System cannot scan each other's true attributes.