CHAPTER 26: CHAPTER 26: I ACCEPT THIS BET!

"The match is over! Chen Ziming wins!"

The referee’s voice carried a sense of urgency, and before he finished speaking, he quickly waved for the medical team to enter.

On the stretcher, Shen Ruoxue’s face was pale, with dried blood still at the corner of her mouth, as she was swiftly carried away from the blood-stained arena by the medical personnel.

"The finals will take place in an hour, please competitors make adjustments accordingly."

The referee hastily announced the schedule and quickly left the scene.

His silhouette seemed somewhat hasty.

The incident of Shen Ruoxue’s Guardian Beast being publicly killed had already sparked strong discontent among the students.

At this moment, he must immediately report and handle this matter.

Meanwhile, in the stands.

Chen Yan was busy flattering Chen Shan.

"Brother Chen, Ziming’s progress is incredibly swift! At this rate, breaking through to Extraordinary Level is just around the corner."

Chen Shan feigned modesty by waving his hand:

"He’s still far off, only at Awakening Tier Eight."

Though he said this, the pride between his brows was unmistakable.

Xia Xiu watched the performance of the "Chen brothers" coldly and finally couldn’t help speaking out:

"Vice Principal Chen, deliberately killing an opponent’s Guardian Beast during an assessment should lead to disqualification according to the rules, right?"

Chen Yan heard Xia Xiu’s words and immediately showed a troubled expression.

Clearly, he wasn’t willing to follow the rules.

On the other side, Chen Shan hurriedly joined the conversation:

"My son made a grave mistake in a moment of carelessness, which led to this painful consequence, but rest assured, City Lord Xia..."

"We will fully compensate for the fellow student’s losses!"

"City Lord Xia, it’s inevitable for young people to have unexpected accidents during sparring..."

Xia Xiu’s gaze turned colder.

What a "mistake"!

Publicly killing a Guardian Beast that had already lost the ability to resist, such blatant violence was casually dismissed as a "slip" in their words?

Are they treating him, the City Lord, as a fool?

Or treating the people of Lin Yuan City as fools?

Just then, the referee who had left earlier rushed back.

He respectfully greeted the three men:

"City Lord, Chairman Chen, Vice Principal."

Chen Yan lazily raised his eyelids:

"What is it?!"

The referee glanced around, his Adam’s apple moved several times before he spoke with difficulty:

"It’s like this... many students have raised... objections to the last match."

Chen Yan exchanged a meaningful glance with Chen Shan.

After a moment of contemplation, Chen Yan feigned realization and slapped his knee:

"Indeed, there were oversights in the previous assessment rules, leading to such... accidents."

"Here’s what we’ll do," he smoothed out non-existent creases in his clothes.

"For the next match, we will add two new rules:"

"First, Guardian Beasts are prohibited from attacking Beast Masters."

"Second, if a situation arises that could lead to the death of a Guardian Beast, the referee is authorized to intervene."

The referee opened his mouth but swallowed his words.

He wanted to say that the students were protesting not against the rules but Chen Ziming’s blatant act of sadistic killing.

But seeing Chen Yan’s sinister gaze, he ultimately bowed deeply:

"I’ll announce it right away!"

When this evasive new rule was broadcasted, the audience seats instantly erupted in jeers.

"Is there a cover-up? Is this matter going to just be brushed aside like this?"

"What about Shen Ruoxue’s injuries? What about her lost Guardian Beast?"

"We can’t let the class monitor’s matters be so easily settled, let’s go demand an explanation from the Vice Principal!"

"Yes, it can’t be settled like this, let’s go demand an explanation!"

Shen Ruoxue’s team members stood up with red eyes, fists clenched until white.

Yet just as they took a few steps forward...

"Stop!"

A voice, calm to the point of being terrifying, froze everyone in place.

"God Gu?"

The team members turned back, incredulous, only to find Gu Xing had somehow already appeared behind them.

The storm brewed in the boy’s dark eyes, yet his voice was exceptionally gentle:

"There’s no need to go; the school is clearly shielding Chen Ziming, going won’t change anything."

"Are we just going to let it go like this?!"

Gu Xing slowly raised his eyelids, his gaze sweeping over the bloodstains left on the arena.

"It won’t end like this! Rest assured, Chen Ziming will pay the price."

"I guarantee it!"

His voice carried an unprecedented seriousness!

...

As the last grain of sand fell from the hourglass, the referee returned to the arena.

"The final assessment match begins now! Gu Xing versus Chen Ziming!"

Both figures leaped onto the arena almost simultaneously.

Gu Xing’s gaze scrutinized the Enchanting Demon in Chen Ziming’s arms.

Everything had started with this Enchanting Demon.

The Enchanting Demon twisted uneasily, its scarlet eyes darting, afraid to meet his gaze.

"What’s wrong?" Chen Ziming deliberately tightened his hold on the Enchanting Demon.

"It’s not very polite to stare at someone else’s Guardian Beast."

He teasingly lifted the Enchanting Demon’s chin:

"Even though this Enchanting Demon was summoned by you, don’t forget, she now bears the Chen name!"

Gu Xing slowly shifted his gaze, locking onto the rich heir.

"This kind of Guardian Beast and a Beast Master like you are a perfect match!"

Chen Ziming’s face darkened, yet he forced down his anger with a cold laugh:

"Gu Xing, on the arena it’s all about strength, mere talk won’t get you anywhere!"

Gu Xing remained silent.

Arguing with someone like him was a mere waste of breath.

However.

This new rule that had emerged...

Gu Xing’s gaze slowly turned to Chen Yan sitting high on the platform.

This rule essentially helped Chen Ziming.

Guardian Beasts not allowed to attack Beast Masters? Ha...

No problem!

"Are both parties ready?"

The referee stood in the center of the arena, asking the two.

Gu Xing nodded slightly, only to see Chen Ziming suddenly raise his hand in signal.

The referee, helpless, could only let Chen Ziming speak.

Chen Ziming slowly stepped forward, eyes full of calculation.

"Gu Xing, don’t you want to reclaim the Enchanting Demon that was taken from you?"

Gu Xing hesitated for a moment, his gaze falling upon Liu Li.

He understood...

It seemed the Chen family once again had their sights set on Liu Li!

"Why don’t we add a wager to this match: the loser will terminate the contract with the Guardian Beast, how about it?"

"How’s that? You wouldn’t dare, would you?"

Chen Ziming pressed menacingly.

This was something Chen Shan had specifically instructed him before ascending the arena.

The talent of this Angel was at least Epic Level.

His level was about to reach Extraordinary Level, and he still needed a Guardian Beast!

Facing Chen Ziming’s performance, Gu Xing couldn’t help but laugh.

Truly laughable.

A Guardian Beast, initially a comrade, had become a wager.

He was about to refuse.

But unexpectedly...

"Alright, we accept!"

A crisp voice echoed across the arena.

Gu Xing turned his head, surprised.

The usually gentle and adorable little Angel now looked serious, her amber eyes filled with unprecedented battle intent.

"Master, please believe in me, I will not disappoint you!"

"Moreover... that traitor should indeed be judged by you."

Feeling the little one’s resolute determination.

Gu Xing smiled.

Since his little Angel had spoken, as her Beast Master, he certainly couldn’t back down.

He met Chen Ziming’s challenging gaze firmly, speaking with precision:

"I’ll take on this wager!"

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