Swallowing the Stars: Starting with a Pair of Double Pupils

Chapter 87 Giant Axe Arena

"Welcome to the Giant Axe Arena Registration Hall —"

Inside the giant building.

Fang Yi followed the green-skinned staff member in a white robe to the Giant Axe Arena office to sign up and become a fighter.

As Fang Yi walked through the enormous corridor, he gazed at the surrounding scenery and saw many martial artists wandering around. Their expressions were all extremely grave, because every contracted martial artist in the Giant Axe Arena fought at the cost of their lives.

Some of them were slaves, burdened with enormous debts and even the hopes of their own planet.

Only by completing a thousand battles can one redeem oneself, or perhaps buy one's hometown.

A large portion of them are also freelancers.

They signed with the Giant Axe Martial Arts Arena simply to hone their skills in life-or-death situations.

Of course, some of them were ordered by their families or even their masters to come here for this real life-or-death battle.

They all possessed incredibly strong willpower.

After all, ordinary people would never dare to choose such an extreme method of cultivation.

Many people gather here for various reasons.

But everyone has only one goal: to become a giant axe warrior and successfully win those thousand battles!

Testing department.

The staff at the Giant Axe Martial Arts Hall need to know Fang Yi's precise combat data to edit his information.

To facilitate subsequent matching.

Fang Yi, having signed with the Giant Axe Martial Arts Arena, was naturally a free agent. After going through the specific testing and document filling process, a mature-looking blond man in a white robe strode over.

"Mr. Hao, please follow me to the signing room to discuss the follow-up matters regarding the life-or-death battle—"

Fang Yi is currently using Hao's identity, but his true identity will naturally have to be reserved for the Genius Battle.

When all the procedures are completed.

Fang Yi then left the giant building.

The blond man behind him watched her departing figure with a surprised and cold expression, remaining silent for a long time.

"Doc, what's wrong? Are you done with your work?"

A white-robed man with six arms stepped out from the edge and inquired about his blond friend.

Doc snapped out of his daze, looked at his friend, and smiled helplessly, "It's nothing, just a little surprised—"

Upon hearing this, the six-armed man showed a look of curiosity.

"What's so surprising?"

"At the first level of the universe, he comprehended seven realms and took the initiative to sign contracts for 'Hundred Battles of Life and Death' and 'Fully Automatic Replacement Cross-Level Battles'. Moreover, he was not born a slave."

The tentacle-wielding man was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

His mastery of the seventh level of the first-order universe realm is indeed sufficient proof of his talent.

The "Hundred Battles of Life and Death" refers to a hundred consecutive life-or-death battles. Although there will be a short break, it also means that the battles will not end until the hundredth battle is over, and there is no way to terminate the contract or quit during this period.

And then there's the cross-level battle; once you sign up for the fully automatic replacement option, it means you've already faced your next opponent.

It is highly likely that it is a powerful being far superior to itself!

These two treaty mechanisms have come together.

This created a terrifying challenge that ordinary fighters could hardly complete!

Such terrifying challenges are generally not signed by many fighters unless specifically requested by slave owners. Of course, once the challenge is completed, the prize money for all subsequent victories will be multiplied several times over.

"I see----"

Giant Axe Arena.

One of the five major forces among the human race in the universe.

In addition to the virtual universe, a special dimensional space has been created, in which a vast river flows through the area, and islands are scattered throughout the river.

Each island is a fighting arena.

"Dear Mr. Hao, your first life-or-death battle is about to begin. Please arrive within three days—"

Fang Yi quickly glanced at the notification, understood its contents, and then closed it.

"The Giant Axe Arena: Seeing is believing."

That's all I have to say.

Fang Yi looked out the huge floor-to-ceiling window of the private room.

now.

In the center of the arena, a life-or-death battle was taking place between two sixth-tier universe powerhouses, while a large number of gamblers and spectators cheered from the surrounding area.

The crowd was full of people.

The battle was fierce.

The battle didn't end until one of them had his head and half his body completely severed and was truly dead. The remaining survivor was also in poor condition, having lost an arm and his face was a bloody mess.

The surviving warrior smiled, but it was a bitter smile, because even victory was not a relief.

He still has hundreds of life-or-death battles to go.

Only after 1000 matches can he free his planet. He is the strongest on their desolate planet and the hope of his people. He has a reason not to die.

He also recognized the opponent in front of him.

They even share the same feelings; they are all fighting for their people, but today a victor must be decided!

While watching the match, Fang Yi learned a little about the identities and backgrounds of the two players.

It's clear this battle is no simple matter.

"cruel."

"And yet, it is real."

"This is the Giant Axe Arena."

Seeing the fight between the two, Fang Yi gained some insights and sighed.

Then they left.

Island 00356.

"The first battle to enter the cosmic realm."

Fang Yi arrived on a strange planet where 99% of the surface area was covered by seawater. The planet itself was not very large, so the land area appeared extremely small.

Surrounding area.

The seawater surged, and the sound of the waves crashing echoed continuously.

The arena in the virtual universe is built on a small island surrounded by seawater.

Below the spectator stands at the edge of the stadium, there are also numerous channels connecting to the external seawater, which is constantly surging and crashing against the edge.

The splashing waves added a unique touch to the entire arena.

A large number of spectators and gamblers sat in the surrounding seats, while the second and third floors of the arena, and even the upper floors, were all members' boxes, leaving ordinary spectators to sit in the open-air seats.

Above the azure planet.

A domain lord-level powerhouse was constantly monitoring the battle.

This is the rule: cosmic-level battles are supervised by domain lords.

now.

A large number of spectators waiting for the battle to begin were engaged in heated discussions.

"Interesting. At first, I wasn't interested when I saw that this was a newcomer's first battle. But then I discovered that this newcomer named Hao was only at the first level of the Universe Realm, yet he had already comprehended seven realms! It's simply unbelievable."

"And the odds are very low, it seems the arena is quite optimistic about this newcomer."

"I don't understand—I admit, this newcomer is indeed a genius among geniuses, but unfortunately his opponent in this battle is a monster cultivator at the second level of the universe, whose domain has reached the sixth level."

"Xiuyi's marksmanship is terrifying, and he's also a mentalist. Although he's a novice and his skill level is lower than those others, his combat experience and level far surpass that newcomer's, and his win rate is 76%!"

"That's right, I'm betting on Xiu Yi to win, 90 universe coins!"

"Me too. Compared to this newcomer whose strength is unknown, I'm more willing to trust Xiu Yi. I'll bet 150 million universe coins."

"Me too, I bet on Xiuyi."

"I'll do as you say, I'll bet 145 billion cosmic coins too—"

Many people placed their bets after some discussion, but most people were optimistic that Xiu Yi, who had already demonstrated his strength, was not a newcomer like Fang Yi (Hao) who had never experienced a battle.

"I have a feeling this newcomer is not simple — I'm betting 40 universe coins on this newcomer."

However, some people still took a different approach and favored Fang Yi (Hao), a newcomer who was at the first level of the universe and possessed seven realms.

The crowd was engaged in lively discussion.

The two people in the center of the arena, who were constantly wandering in the virtual universe's live broadcast space, were unaware of the discussions outside.

Inside the surrounding private rooms.

Many members watched Fang Yi on the field with great interest.

This has sparked heated discussions.

"To comprehend seven realms at the first level of the universe is truly a genius among geniuses. If his opponent were also at the first level of the universe, he would definitely win. But unfortunately, his opponent is a monster at the second level with a sixth-level domain, so it's difficult to judge the outcome directly."

"That shouldn't be the case. Logically, a newcomer's first battle should be against the fighter closest to them. Why is this person fighting against a second-tier cosmic level opponent?"

"Hehe, it seems you're not very familiar with some of the rules of the arena."

"Generally, battles with such a large gap in strength between the two sides will not occur. Firstly, it is because the difference in strength between the two sides is too large, which violates the principle of fair combat. Secondly, it would have a great impact on the gambling mechanism in the Giant Axe Arena. I usually only have one explanation for this situation, which is that one of the players has signed a contract with a mechanism to fill in for cross-level battles."

"What is that?"

"That's a death mechanism that only true powerhouses, or rather, madmen, would choose."

Inside the fighting arena.

"Ladies and gentlemen, betting has closed."

"Ladies and gentlemen, this life-or-death battle is about to begin."

"Hao wins, odds are 1:3.21."

"Xiuyi wins, odds are 1:3.69."

"If both sides perish, the odds are 1:79. Although there is a difference in their levels, the newcomer is extremely talented, and it will be very difficult for the other side to win easily. Therefore, there is a probability that they will perish together."

The host's booming voice echoed throughout the entire arena.

Several minutes later.

The battle is about to begin.

The host immediately opened his arms and looked towards the center of the arena.

"The two sides in this life-or-death battle are the genius newcomer martial artist Hao, and the mental master and martial artist Xiu Yi."

"Newcomer Martial Artist Hao" is at the first level of the Universe Realm, while "Xiu Yi" is at the second level. On paper, there's a significant difference in their strength, seemingly suggesting a one-sided domination. But what will the actual outcome be?

"We'll have to wait and see what happens next!"

After the host's passionate and loud voice ended.

The real-life blue planet.

The domain lord-level expert, hovering in the air, shouted in a hoarse yet deep voice, "Battle begins."

With a resounding echo in the sky.

The battle has officially begun.

Surrounding area.

Numerous cameras quickly captured and uploaded the entire battle process to the virtual universe cyberspace.

In the virtual universe space, a large number of strangely shaped spectators of different races were shouting.

"Kill him! You absolutely must kill that newbie! I've staked a lot of money on you!"

"This is my last bit of money, so don't let me down!"

"Can't you two just die together? If you're both dead, I can get more money. Isn't anyone else betting on dying together like me?"

"6. Brother, the probability of dying together is very low, and you dare to gamble on that."

"For the money!"

The virtual universe immediately switched scenes.

The surroundings turned pitch black, but a few seconds later the center of the arena gradually expanded, revealing a deep blue planet surrounded by a large amount of seawater.

The image freezes.

Above a lonely island.

All around, whirlpools and waves crashed against the edge, with huge sprays reaching hundreds of kilometers.

As the waves splashed by, everyone could see two imposing figures emerging from the spray.

Fang Yi was dressed in silver-white armor, holding the Great Thousand Town Sword in his hand, with his hands clasped together in front of his chest.

in front of you.

A man dressed in crimson armor, black boots, and an X-shaped faceplate, stepping on 24 spinning blades, slowly walked out, dragging a long spear in his hand.

He walked on the blade, exuding an imposing aura.

Both were covered by armor, obscuring their faces, but they could both sense the faint killing intent emanating from each other.

In the air.

The voice of the domain lord then reached us.

Xiu Yi swung the spear in his hand, which emitted bursts of raging flames, and took a fierce step forward, like a fiery demon descending from hell!

The surrounding blades suddenly swirled and rushed towards them, accompanied by the release of primal flames.

Arriving simultaneously.

Fang Yi, gripping the hilt of his sword, suddenly drew his longsword.

The blade of the Great Thousand Town Sword gleamed, and the secret aura above it exuded the killing intent of the Golden Law. It wasn't strong, but it still sent chills down one's spine.

A closer look will reveal the truth.

The tip of this sword appears to be broken; it's unclear whether it was intentionally constructed this way or if it was originally a damaged weapon.

soon.

The scabbard of the Great Thousand Town Sword immediately scattered, turning into countless fine, scattered blade-shaped flying needles!

The flying needle collided with the opponent's flying blade, the crisp sound echoing continuously, and terrifying shocks permeated all directions.

next moment.

Xiu Yi thrust his spear through the flames, aiming straight for Fang Yi's head. But Fang Yi easily dodged this extremely fierce and deadly attack by tilting his head, and immediately seized the opportunity to deliver a diagonal strike from below with his sword.

The sword strike was swift, and seemed to have been anticipated.

Xiu Yi's eyes widened in disbelief, but fortunately, his extensive combat experience had made him wary.

The sword didn't get very close to Fang Yi when it was drawn, so the sword didn't cause much damage, only leaving a wound on his stomach and chest that almost exposed his organs.

It was not a fatal injury.

To Xiu Yi's surprise, the strange sword in Fang Yi's hand was so fierce that it could instantly break through his C7-level armor!

"What a weapon!"

After sighing, Xiu Yi immediately retreated and swung his gun with both hands, continuing his fierce offensive.

One foot touches the ground.

A massive burst of flames erupted from its center, instantly releasing a field filled with fiery inferno!

The area covered so much that it encompassed the entire island. The raging flames scorched everything, and the air itself became distorted by the intense heat, as if the entire battlefield had been dragged into a hellish realm.

Fang Yi simply watched the surrounding fires quietly.

then.

He slightly tightened his grip on the sword, and a golden light and a terrifying killing aura gradually spread from the sword.

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