On the arena, a young man with a somewhat frivolous demeanor and a burly man confronted each other, giving players time to choose the victor.
"Wrath of the Earth, Angus... Isn't that the name of the ninth Demon God killed before?"
"Even if they share the same name, having identical titles too? Did the system make a mistake when refreshing the BOSS, placing him in the Bright Camp?"
"All the surnames in the Heavenly Wind Dynasty are of Eastern origin, and Angus seems out of place. Definitely a bystander. I vote for Liu Bai!"
...
Many players voted for Liu Bai, with Angus being in the minority.
"Do they really look down on my Wrath of the Earth?" Jiang Han felt deeply hurt and decided that in the future, if he had the chance, his titles should be more imposing, perhaps something like Fury of the Celestial Heavens.
Indeed!
Now, utilizing the Faceless Mask, Jiang Han transformed into Angus, one of the top ten Demon Gods, even altering the appearance of his weapon to an axe through the Illusionary Transformation.
"I'll be damned!"
Among the crowd, Raelph, disguised as a Bright Camp NPC, was almost astonished by Jiang Han's transformation, saying with a wry smile, "Of all choices, why become Wrath of the Earth, Angus? Aren't you just making it clear to the upper echelons of the Bright Camp that you are the Dark Swordsman?"
He couldn't quite fathom Jiang Han's intentions, but he was certain it was deliberate.
"Clang!"
Drawing his sword, Liu Bai pointed it directly at Angus, confidently smiling, "With your strength, I'm afraid I'm not your match. Surrender now, and you'll suffer less!"
"Oh?"
Jiang Han raised an eyebrow.
Insightful Eye!
[Roaming Swordsman · Liu Bai](Tier: Earth)
Level: 100
Health: 30,000,000
Attack: 60,000-63,000
Defense: 30,000-32,000
Skills: [Sword Mastery][Rippling Triple Slash][Sword Qi of Water]
Introduction: A swordsman who lingers among the flowers, body emptied by wine and lust, but as an Earth-tier powerhouse, still possesses profound strength.
...
After seeing Liu Bai's attributes, Jiang Han felt as if facing a formidable enemy, exclaiming, "An Earth-tier powerhouse!"
He was genuinely shocked, not acting.
Why would he boldly declare his identity as an Earth-tier BOSS when his attributes clearly resembled those of a Celestial-tier BOSS? Had he gone mad?
Indeed!
Seeing the opponent flustered, Liu Bai's smile became even more radiant, understanding.
Earlier, he used his scouting abilities and discovered that the opponent was actually a Celestial-tier BOSS, with all details concealed except for the name and title.
Being astute, he immediately saw the influence of a special item.
The age requirement for native participants in the martial arts competition was under thirty, so if the opponent was a Celestial-tier BOSS under thirty, how could they be unknown until now? Liu Bai hadn't heard their name before.
"You better leave the stage."
Liu Bai placed the sword blade horizontally in front of his chest, calmly saying, "My Roaming Sword, with a length of three feet and five inches, forged by a Celestial-tier blacksmith with countless efforts. It contains precious materials like Water Cloud Crystal and Cold Iron Ore. On the day it was completed, a chilling aura enveloped it, and if it enters a battle, blood may be unavoidable!"
"Hiss..."
Jiang Han took a sharp breath, giving a thumbs-up, "Impressive sword!"
With that, he showcased his own axe with a black handle and a red blade, brewing for a moment, solemnly narrating, "This... Furious Dragon Axe, forged for eighty-one days with Kunlun's refined gold and the millennium Xuan Iron from the summit of Snowy Mountain. On the day it was completed, thunderstorms descended, startling gods and ghosts alike. With a single swing, it may cause the earth to tremble and the heavens to collapse. Even an Earth-tier powerhouse might not survive!"
In this moment, he spoke eloquently, a nostalgic expression on his face, as if recalling the vivid and colorful experiences of his past.
Furious Dragon Axe!
This was not a casually chosen name; he had pondered it for a painstakingly long two seconds, making it quite valuable.
"..."
Liu Bai's face darkened, unable to maintain his composure, "Are you joking with me?"
"Are you joking with me?" Jiang Han's face darkened, struggling to maintain his composure.
"Die!"
"Die!"
The two, unable to maintain their composure, launched attacks at each other. Sword Qi and axe clashed, the battle exceptionally fierce.
"Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!"
The next moment, Liu Bai's clothing tore, and his life points rapidly declined.
"!!!!"
Liu Bai's face changed dramatically, but before he could say goodbye, he knelt on the ground, meeting an untimely end.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: Congratulations, you have killed the level 100 Earth-tier BOSS[Roaming Swordsman · Liu Bai], gaining rewards: Experience +2%, Reputation +1000!
In the intensely fierce battle, victory and defeat were quickly determined. Jiang Han, with teary eyes, picked up the legacy Liu Bai had prepared for him, even finding a three-feet-five-inch Earth-tier divine weapon among them, "Brother Liu, I wasn't joking!"
Actions have consequences!
In this martial arts event, there was no explicit prohibition on killing opponents. Jiang Han certainly wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to hunt a BOSS.
"Damn, this guy is so powerful?"
"Grandma's, what a show-off! Revealing such a hand!"
"Instant kill, amazing!"
"Trash Liu Bai, are you kidding us? RNG, refund!"
...
The audience erupted in a huge wave, everyone in disbelief at the immense gap between the two. Those who had placed bets on Liu Bai to make a fortune were left with empty pockets.
Soon, personnel came up to clear the bodies, and Jiang Han happily descended from the stage with his equipment.
"Ding!~"
System prompt: The first round of martial arts, victory for[Wrath of the Earth · Angus]!
"Ding!~"
System prompt: The second round of combat is about to begin. Please choose your betting target within two minutes!
A moment later, another intense battle unfolded on the arena.
Silently watching from below, Jiang Han thought, "Just as I expected..."
Why hadn't he, as Angus, faced any trouble participating in the competition? Because the emperor of the Heavenly Wind Dynasty was clearly suspicious and acted very cautiously.
This could be observed from his numerous demands when swearing an oath to the Sword God.
However, excessive suspicion wasn't always a good thing, as it disrupted the planned steps when the opponent became more audacious and uninhibited. The reason was leveraging the opponent's suspicion.
...
At the same time, in the imperial palace.
"Hehe..."
In the exclusive study for the emperor, Lin Shang listened to the report from his subordinate, a cold glint flashing in his eyes, "Quite audacious, afraid that I won't discover Angus is you?"
Wr
ath of the Earth, Angus!
This was the unfortunate guy killed by the Dark Swordsman. Now, the Dark Swordsman dared to openly impersonate him in the martial arts event, acting recklessly, utterly disregarding him.
"Dismissed."
"Yes!"
As the subordinate left, Lin Shang habitually tapped his fingers on the armrest.
Beside him, Prince Lin Xuan, puzzled, asked cautiously, "Father, why let it be?"
In his view, strike first!
Currently, the Dark Swordsman was on the martial arts stage. They had arranged strong individuals to ambush around, ready to strike simultaneously. The opponent should have no chance of survival.
"In all things, caution is never wrong." Lin Shang said lightly, "I heard you took Ye Yu to meet the Sword God and had a confrontation with him?"
"Yes, Father. I did meet him."
"So, why did he run away?" Lin Shang hinted.
"Because..."
The prince hesitated, then realized, "Father is teaching that I understand."
Specifics were unnecessary.
With Ye Yu at his side, the emperor clearly knew everything about the situation at that time. The current questioning was just a gentle reminder.
"Since we cannot guarantee his death, there's no need to hurry." Lin Shang replied indifferently, then his tone gradually turned cold, a murderous intent rising, "Dark Swordsman, let me see how you escape my carefully laid trap!"
Even if he saw through it, what could he do?
This was a positive stratagem, and he had no choice but to enter the game!