The moment Tang Luo Ke finished speaking, a robotic, electronic voice rang out.
"All contestants must abide by the game rules. The current duel is still in progress. Will the next group of contestants please prepare to enter the new domain."
Two 1-on-1 matches could be held simultaneously during the competition, each in a separate domain with a different environment, completely independent of one another.
"Tch." Tang Luo Ke scoffed.
He had no interest whatsoever in the other matches; in his eyes, they were just a waste of time.
’All he wanted was to take this disobedient little rabbit and head home as soon as possible.’
Yu Zhizhi bit her lip and asked timidly, "Tang, I... can I forfeit?"
Xiong Xiong had told her the game rules before, and forfeiting was an option. Contestants who forfeited wouldn’t die, but no one knew where they were taken.
"No." Tang Luo Ke leaned back against a pile of rubble. "From now on, you’re not to leave my sight."
"Then what about the match?"
"Wait."
Tang Luo Ke didn’t say what for. Instead, he lazily held out his hand. "Come here."
Yu Zhizhi froze for a moment.
She slowly shuffled closer, her eyes fixed on his hand. It had returned to its normal human form, no longer the menacing beast’s claw that could rip any prey to shreds.
After a moment’s hesitation, Yu Zhizhi obediently placed her hand in his.
Tang Luo Ke grasped it.
The young man’s fingers gently stroked her tender hand, tracing from her fingertips to her palm. Bit by bit, he touched, he claimed. Her hand seemed tiny in comparison to his, and slowly, he laced their fingers together—an unmistakable posture of absolute control and possession.
A faint blush crept onto the young woman’s porcelain-white cheeks.
She looked down, only to be forcefully pulled in front of him.
His gaze, naked and aggressive, fell upon her face. Tang Luo Ke seized her by the chin with one hand, turning her face toward him to inspect it closely.
She smelled sweet, and her snow-white skin was delicate and soft. With just a little pressure, he left finger marks on her chin.
Her rabbit ears trembled, making her look pitiful, as if she were being bullied.
Her dewy eyes stared blankly at the Evil Ghost Mask-wearing Tang Luo Ke before her. She didn’t resist, allowing his gaze to roam freely across her face.
Tang Luo Ke gazed at her intently.
’It had been so long.’
Countless nights, he had vividly sensed the little rabbit’s presence in his dreams, only to wake up to nothing.
This time, he studied her more closely than ever before.
The audience stared dumbfounded at their interaction as the live comments flew across the screen.
[Huh? What are they doing?]
[They really do know each other!!]
[OMG, the tension is insane! Aaaah! What’s their relationship??]
[What about 91? Doesn’t Lord 91 care? I was totally shipping him and Number 13! They were all over each other in the banquet hall before entering the domain!]
The live feed instantly cut to the banquet hall.
Everyone saw Number 91 in his dark green uniform, his emerald eyes icy as he stared at the domain in silence.
Meanwhile, the second duel had also begun.
But it wasn’t drawing much of a crowd; most people just glanced at it to check on the progress.
The vast majority of the audience’s attention remained fixed on the first group.
Soon, it was time for Number 91’s match.
The broadcast platform erupted with even more activity.
The number of people in the banquet hall was slowly dwindling. The remaining contestants had no appetite, their hearts pounding with anxiety as cold sweat beaded on their foreheads.
As for Number 91, he entered the new domain and ended his match in less than a minute.
The audience couldn’t even see what moves he had used.
The rusty blade Number 91 usually wielded was nowhere to be seen.
Inside the Void Domain, Yu Zhizhi was oblivious to the events outside. She held her breath as she felt Tang Luo Ke’s fingertips travel from her jaw down to her neck. His thumb brushed against the wound left by his sharp claws, and she winced, her brow furrowing in pain.
Her eyelashes fluttered. Tang Luo Ke scoffed, "So delicate."
’It was just a scratch.’
’He had already held back considerably.’
In Hunting Paradise, she was the first person to ever survive an encounter with him.
Tang Luo Ke released her, crossed his arms, and leaned lazily against a large boulder. ’It should be about time,’ he calculated.
"In a bit, the domains of the winners’ bracket will merge. After they do, you stick right by my side and don’t go anywhere. When I start fighting that guy—"
Tang Luo Ke held out a Metal Badge to Yu Zhizhi.
"I’ve embedded a Protective Spiritual Technique in this. It will automatically generate a barrier to keep you safe."
"Are you going to..." Yu Zhizhi had heard Tang Luo Ke’s challenge earlier, and her voice trailed off. "...duel the Lord of Paradise?"
’That’s so dangerous, isn’t it?’
Yu Zhizhi suddenly grabbed his wrist. "Don’t do it. Can’t we just find a way to leave?"
She had his character attribute card and had looked up the information on Louis—or rather, the Lord of Paradise.
The Lord of Paradise’s spiritual power was as high as six hundred thousand!
On top of that, he had a Town Star Level Physique—
The fact that he could guard the entire Moon Rising Border was proof enough of his power.
Tang Luo Ke sounded displeased. "You think I’m weaker than him?"
"No, that’s not it," Yu Zhizhi countered softly. "I’m just worried you’ll get hurt."
"Hmph."
Tang Luo Ke snorted, touching his Evil Ghost Mask. His tone was grim. "This is his domain. If we don’t take him down, we’re not getting out."
This entire Paradise is under his control.
An indestructible spiderweb has long enveloped Paradise. This place is like a giant cage; no living thing can come and go as it pleases.
The live comments exploded in shock!!
[Holy shit!! Who the hell is this Number 777?! He’s actually gunning for the Lord of Paradise?!]
[I thought he was kidding before...]
[Is he insane?! That’s the Lord of Paradise! He’s actually going to challenge him!!]
[Hah, what makes him think he can? So arrogant! Unfollowing!]
Yu Zhizhi was confused. "Then why did you come here? I heard the Empire sent out a Delegation. Are you the one leading it?"
"Mm."
’So he really is the one leading it.’
’But if Tang Luo Ke is leading the Delegation, why would he be here in Paradise?’
Yu Zhizhi had a vivid memory of Number 777. On the second day of the competition, the system had announced that Number 777 killed over a hundred contestants in a single night.
At the time, Yu Zhizhi’s identity hadn’t yet been exposed.
But Tang Luo Ke was already in Paradise.
Seeing her dazed and confused expression, Tang Luo Ke, for once, was in the mood to explain.
"The Moon Rising Empire wouldn’t let you go easily. They would’ve sent the Lord of Paradise to stop any attempt. So, I came to the Moon Rising Empire ahead of schedule and entered Paradise to find him directly. By the time I’ve taken care of business here, the Delegation will be arriving. And at that point, when I take you with me, who will dare to stand in my way?"
Tang Luo Ke was the type to hate troublesome procedures.
He couldn’t be bothered with getting tangled up in endless negotiations with the Moon Rising Empire’s military.
He would have to abide by the alliance treaty and couldn’t harm innocents. Tsk. Better to just join the hunting season and kill to his heart’s content.
Once the Lord of Paradise was dealt with, the Moon Rising Empire would have no choice but to step aside.
Tang Luo Ke pinched the young woman’s cheek. "You really are quite the prize."
The robotic, electronic voice sounded once more—
"The domains for the winners’ bracket are now merging. All contestants, please prepare. There are currently six contestants entering the final match!"
"These six contestants are—"
"Number 777, Number 13, Number 26, Number 124, Number 8, and Number 91!"
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