Ring of Glory.
This was a huge cave that was naturally formed and artificially excavated. The interior was spacious and flat.
In the center was a ring-shaped arena with a diameter of about three hundred to five hundred meters. The outer ring was a circle of elevated seats that could accommodate spectators. On the northernmost side, there was a naturally raised stone platform.
This huge cave was the most sacred and important place of the Shadowblade Clan — the Ring of Glory.
Generations of Shadowblade Clan Sword Saints had completed their handover in this sacred place.
Under the gaze of countless Orcs, the old Sword Saint died and the new Sword Saint stood in the center of the stage, bathed in glory. This was the so-called handover.
Of the two people who stepped into the Ring of Glory, one must die. This was the ancient rule of the Shadowblade Clan. Either the original Sword Saint stepped on the challenger's corpse to defend his honor, or the challenger sent off his predecessor and was crowned as the new Sword Saint.
Regardless of life or death, as long as one stepped into the ring, this life would be worth it for the Orcs who valued honor more than life.
Every time there was a battle in the Ring of Glory, there would be a large number of Orcs coming to watch. The Shadowblade Clan would not stop the Orcs from other clans from watching. The more spectators there were, the more honor and applause it represented.
This was also good for the Shadowblade Clan's reputation. Every battle was free publicity.
The battle in the Ring of Glory today was undoubtedly more eye-catching.
The reason was simple. The other person who stepped into the Ring of Glory … was a human. Moreover, it was a prophet whose name shook the continent.
Not to mention, the human prophet was participating in the battle as the one being challenged.
Two days ago, the grudge between the human prophet and the Shadowblade Clan, including the battle record of defeating Marshal Kil Gaz, had evolved into many versions and spread quickly in the Crimson Stone Kingdom. Many Beastmen were looking forward to this battle because of the countless rumors they heard.
The seats in the outer ring of the Ring of Glory … were full.
King Kamish stood on the naturally raised platform on the north side. According to the rules, there must be a person with a great reputation presiding over the battle. Since King Kamish came, he naturally became the best candidate.
Soon, the Shadowblade Sword Saint's figure appeared at the entrance of the Ring of Glory. He stepped into the ring step by step.
The half-naked Shadowblade Sword Saint's face and body were smeared with patterns drawn by ashes. This was known as battle scars in Orc customs.
Cheers and shouts rose and fell.
"Great Sword Saint!"
"Come on, kill that human!"
"Defend the honor of the orcs!"
Most of the orcs supported the Shadow Blade Sword Saint. Needless to say, the human prophet was an outsider after all. If an outsider defeated the Sword Saint of the Orc Kingdom, wouldn't that mean that humans were much more powerful than orcs?
The Shadow Blade Sword Saint leaned on his long saber like a statue and closed his eyes slightly.
After a while, he opened his eyes.
"It's time. Where is my opponent? "
In fact, before the Shadow Blade Sword Saint had even spoken, the crowd had already been whispering to each other. The time was almost up, but the Human Prophet who was being challenged had yet to appear!
Many people were secretly whispering. Did the human prophet escape? After all, humans were cowardly by nature and could not compare to the brave Orcs. On the battlefield, the performance of the defeated human soldiers had proved this point many times.
Following the Yingren Sword Saint's question, a wave of commotion rose from the audience.
"Coward!"
"Coward!"
"He doesn't deserve to step into this Holy Land!"
King Kamush frowned.
Suddenly, a black shadow rushed into the Ring of Glory like a whirlwind and stood still.
This was a figure wearing a black cloak, and their face could not be seen clearly. Many people were guessing if this person was the Human Prophet.
The Shadow Blade Sword Saint frowned. "Don't hide, human."
With a whoosh, the black cloak flew up, revealing the slender and graceful figure of a young girl. She raised her voice and said, "Shadow Blade Sword Saint, I will fight you in my brother's place!"
Boom. The crowd was in an uproar.
Orcs were different from humans. Human nobles could appoint others to fight in their place, but orcs would not avoid a holy duel. That would be seen as cowardly.
The Shadow Blade Sword Saint turned his head and looked at King Kamush on the high platform. "I have been insulted. I request the execution of this human woman. "
King Kamush coughed. "Wait a minute. I think we need to ask the reason first. "
This sentence struck a chord with many orcs. If the Human Prophet was not afraid of a duel, why didn't he go up himself? If he was afraid of a duel, then it did not make sense for him to send his sister to her death.
In the face of King Kamush's question, Li Shuyi threw out an answer that he had made up for a long time.
"My brother went to help you find the entrance to the Earth Vein Corridor. He said that as long as we find the entrance, we can prevent the tragedy of the Amusha Forest earthquake from repeating in the Gallia Plateau. "
An old orc with a hunched back stood up. "I can testify. My student, Murkan, is also with me."
"Great Shaman Isgu!"
Someone exclaimed.
King Kamush nodded and said, "Preventing earthquakes is indeed an important matter. For this reason, I also specially asked the Prophet for this matter."
The discussion of the orcs was a little divisive. A considerable number of orcs began to change their tone. Their rejection of Bai Xiaowen was not as serious as before.
After all, Bai Xiaowen was going to help the Orc Kingdom investigate hidden dangers. No one wanted to see the disaster of the Amusha Forest repeat in their kingdom.
Only one person's face was gloomy. That was the Shadow Blade Sword Saint. He turned to look at King Kamush, who was also looking at him.
"Why didn't I get the news?" The Shadow Blade Sword Saint's voice was dry and low. "If he had told me in advance, this duel could have been postponed."
Li Shuyi said crisply, "My brother said that investigating the Earth Vein Corridor is not an easy task. He doesn't know how long it will take. If it's postponed, you will look down on me. "
King Kamush was a little moved. "If both of you agree to postpone it …"
The Shadow Blade Sword Saint revealed a cruel smile. He said three sentences.
"Great Chief, so many spectators are looking forward to it."
"Only one person can leave the Circle of Glory alive. This is an iron law."
"If we can't use the blood of our enemies, then at least use the blood of our enemies' relatives to wash away the shame of the Shadow Blade Clan!"
Kamush sighed helplessly, then looked at Li Shuyi. "Human girl, do you have anything else to say?"
"No."
Li Shuyi drew two longswords neatly. "Let's begin."
It had to be said that Li Shuyi's attitude of not talking when she could make a move attracted the praise of many orcs. They had seen many clever words and expressions from humans. No matter how strong the human girl in front of them was, at least this courage was admirable.
"Okay … Then I announce that the duel begins!"
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