Godslayer: My Girlfriend Red Tassel

Eye of the Abyss.

The largest natural structure in Atlantis is a steep underwater volcanic rock formation that naturally forms the smooth outline of an orca swallowing something upwards. The whale's mouth is wide open, as if it is making a final, powerful closure, full of power.

The Atlanteans did not destroy this divine creation too much, but instead went with the flow, transforming the central depression into a rugged arena.

The naturally sloping rock walls on all sides have been carved into tiered viewing platforms, like countless giant rings, guiding the audience's gaze from top to bottom.

When Su Yan and Shen Qingzhu arrived at the "Eye of the Abyss," the circular grandstand, which could hold hundreds of thousands of people, was already packed with people.

Every seat in sight was occupied.

About half of the audience were mermaids, while the other half had complete legs. If you didn't look closely at the occasional glittering scales on their necks and wrists, they would be almost indistinguishable from land humans.

This must be the "Chao Yi" that the auntie at the tavern mentioned earlier, the descendants of humans and fish whose bloodlines are intertwined.

Su Yan and Shen Qingzhu stood on the bustling stands, their figures completely submerged in the audience. Unlike the Fish Tail Tavern, here, walking on their own two legs no longer attracted attention; instead, they blended perfectly into the background.

Shen Qingzhu frowned, struggling to push aside two people who had squeezed next to him, and complained softly:

"These stands are poorly designed. There aren't even any priority seats. Pregnant women like us are so delicate. If we get injured in the crush, who can take responsibility for us?"

Upon hearing the word "delicate," Su Yan, a tough man who considered himself capable of striking a rock with an egg, instinctively wanted to refute it. However, before he could utter a word, a faint sense of presence connected to his heartbeat quietly emerged in his abdomen.

A strange warmth instantly washed over me...

Su Yan immediately reached out, roughly pushing aside the audience members beside him, and nodded earnestly in agreement:

“Brother Zhai, you’re right,” Su Yan’s voice softened, then became serious:

“This child was hard-won, and I absolutely cannot let anything happen to him. Once we return to Great Xia, I will apply for two years of maternity leave from Sister Hongying. I must give birth to the child safely. As for the Night Watch, I will put the matter aside for now. Right now, I just want to focus on raising him.”

"We're thinking the same thing!" Shen Qingzhu said with a smile.

“Since the due date is approaching, we’ll live together from now on, so we can have each other’s support. I want our children to be best brothers from birth and attend the best schools together. I’ve experienced enough of being an orphan… I absolutely cannot allow my child to go through my past. He must have a complete and wonderful childhood!”

Shen Qingzhu had been an orphan since childhood, something Su Yan naturally knew. Seeing his expression darken when he mentioned this, Su Yan, fearing his emotional fluctuations might affect his health, quickly laughed heartily:

"Of course! Not only us, but we also need to invite Qi Ye, Pang Pang, Cao Yuan... to drink some 'holy water' too, so we can all have a baby together and be best brothers for life!"

Amidst laughter and conversation, Shen Qingzhu discreetly pulled a water jug ​​from his robes, containing the strangely alluring liquid. He tilted his head back and gulped down two large mouthfuls, then patted his stomach contentedly.

"Drink more, you need to grow up quickly."

Su Yan watched helplessly as the liquid rapidly decreased, a nameless rage suddenly rising in his heart—"You bastard, you're really something! How could you drink so much in one gulp! What will happen to my baby if you drink it all?!" He unconsciously clenched his fists, an overwhelming sense of disgust welling up inside him, almost making him want to slap him.

But the next second, he suddenly froze.

No... How could I possibly have murderous intent towards Zhai Ge? He's my best friend, someone I've been through thick and thin with.

How is this any different from being a beast?

...Unless he dares to try taking another sip!

Su Lian took two deep breaths, suppressing the surging rage in her chest, and simply looked away, out of sight, out of mind.

He turned his gaze to the center of the arena. It is said that this [Eye of the Abyss] gladiatorial arena holds a small competition every three days, a advancement every seven days, and a grand competition every thirty days. Today happens to be the day of the grand competition.

If Fatty and his friends are caught by the guards, they will likely be sent here to participate in the so-called "identity competition".

......

"Contestants, each of you has one entry opportunity in this competition." The Naga host's voice echoed in the Eye of the Abyss.

"The rules are very simple: as long as you can win any match and receive the holy baptism, you can withdraw from the competition at any time and officially become a member of our Holy City. This condition is quite lenient."

He paused slightly, waiting for the quiet murmurs in the room to subside, before continuing:

"Of course, if someone's ambition lies elsewhere and they're eyeing the precious artifact reward, then you'll need to keep winning until you reach the top three. However, this doesn't really concern the vast majority of weaker players. Just be aware of this. Do you all understand the rules above?"

Baili Pangpang nodded silently.

There are exactly 144 people here, enough to form 48 teams of three. These teams will compete in a two-on-two elimination tournament. Winning one match and being eliminated grants a spot. If a team doesn't withdraw, winning 48 consecutive matches will advance to the next 24... (The text then abruptly shifts to unrelated topics: the "Twelve Warriors," Children's Day, International Women's Day, etc.)

Ugh, so annoying, never mind... Anyway, I just have to keep winning to get the top three prizes!

He had no interest in the so-called prize, but if he wanted to join a strong team, the situation would be very different. Faced with the three artifacts that only the champion could have, how many teammates could not be tempted?

At that time, the entire team will definitely fight with everything they have to win the championship.

But if you just want to assemble a mediocre team, aiming for only one win to obtain the identity...

Baili Pangpang's gaze swept across the crowd, but as he scanned each face, the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch slightly.

The composition of the 144 people in front of him was quite complex. There were Fire Thieves who had fallen into this place like him, experienced veterans who had participated in the competition repeatedly for the artifact, but most of them were weaklings who were obviously a burden at first glance.

For example, this gentleman next to me is 82 years old!

It is said that he perished at sea at the age of eighteen and ended up here. He was forced to participate in hundreds of competitions, but to this day, he has not been able to win a single one and obtain the identity he so desperately desires.

The old man's wish is the simplest: he only wants to win. But anyone who is unlucky enough to team up with him is really in for a world of trouble.

"Young man, are you in?" The old man asked eagerly when he saw Baili Pangpang looking over.

"No, no, I'm afraid you'll get so excited you'll kill yourself and try to scam me!"... Baili Pangpang waved his hands repeatedly in fright.

The old man raised his cane, his beard bristling and eyes wide with anger: "Hey, young man, how dare you talk like that? I may be old, but I have plenty of experience in major competitions. Who do you think you are!"

Baili Pangpang dodged away in disgust, finally fixing his gaze on several [Fire Thieves].

"...I'd better find a strong team to give it a shot. Anyway, it's not a do-or-die match, so I won't lose my life."