Faeus detected the underlying meaning in Yenia’s words and adjusted his sitting position slightly uncomfortably. Although the marks left by Xu Cenfeng that night had already disappeared, he still felt something was off. He kept wanting to cover himself with his clothes and frowned as he said:
“It’s none of your business.”
Yenia looked through the binoculars towards the opposite side, just to better observe the male zerg with the purest blood in the entire North. Half-seriously, half-jokingly, he said, “Oh~ it certainly has something to do with me, Faeus. You’re dressed so much like a gentleman. What if Hill takes a liking to you?”
Faers snorted disdainfully at these words, “I’m not going to be a stray dog fighting over food.”
It was true.
At that moment, Xu Cenfeng and Raya were struggling to find their seats in the crowded audience. They finally managed to locate their seat numbers in the front row. Raya felt as if he could hardly breathe, clutching his chest as he collapsed into the chair and said, “By the Zerg God, I have never been more thankful to be a male zerg. Otherwise, I’m afraid I wouldn’t even have been able to get in.”
After saying this, he suddenly remembered that the northern region did not worship gods, and those words were taboo for them. Instinctively, he covered his mouth, and seeing that no one had noticed, he breathed a sigh of relief.
Xu Cenfeng sat in his seat, his gaze sweeping over the dense audience. The entire arena was constructed in a circular descending pattern, resembling concentric circles. The female zergs mostly sat on the opposite side, while the male zergs were seated around the perimeter, the two groups gazing at each other from a distance, much like at a matchmaking event.
Today, however, the spotlight was on the male zerg named Hill at the front. Hill had slightly curly blonde hair and delicate features that were quite advantageous in the rugged northern style. Despite the slightly arrogant tilt of his eyes, it was believed that many female zergs would still be willing to hold him in their hearts.
How pitiful.
Yes, indeed, pitiful.
The thought that flashed through Xu Cenfeng’s mind was unexpected: how pitiful. This “noble” male zerg clearly had no idea what fate awaited him. He was even more unaware that he would eventually violate the northern laws, mercilessly abusing a pregnant female zerg, causing a miscarriage, and finally being castrated by Faeus with a single shot.
Although the northern region revered females, the extreme scarcity of male zergs remained a significant issue. Some female zergs, hoping to gain Hill’s favor, might set aside their dignity and do things to please him, just like the gladiators fighting fiercely in the arena below.
However, no matter what, the northern region did not allow male zergs to abuse female zergs. This was a rule established by Faeus when he first came into power.
A male zerg deprived of reproductive ability was inferior even to a mere plaything, and Hill’s fate in his past life could be easily imagined. Yet, he remained oblivious, still applauding and laughing heartily in the stands, allowing those female zergs to treat him as an object of contention, like a mere trinket.
Xu Cenfeng felt a twinge of pity for Hill, but when he remembered Hill’s abuse of female zergs, he felt it was a case of reaping what he sowed.
There was a collapsible telescope at the corner of the table. Xu Cenfeng picked it up and looked across, adjusting the focus. As a result, he saw Faeus sitting indifferently in his seat, surprisingly buttoned up in his military uniform.
Xu Cenfeng quietly watched for a moment before setting down the telescope.
Raya noticed his action and picked up the telescope to look across as well, hesitating before speaking, “Is that Supreme Leader Faeus?”
Xu Cenfeng nodded, “Yes, it’s him.”
Raya recalled the last time in the snow when Faeus had given Xu Cenfeng his coat, sensing that their relationship was not simple, “Today, Hill is here to choose a female zerg. Could Supreme Leader Faeus also be considering participating in the fights?”
Then there wouldn’t be any competition. The leader was universally acknowledged as the strongest member of the entire tribe, and there were very few who could match Faeus, an S-rank queen zerg.
However, Xu Cenfeng chuckled, “He won’t participate.”
His tone was very decisive.
Faeus detested the idea of fighting over male zergs like wild dogs fighting over food, so it was highly unlikely for him to step onto the stage to participate in the fights. The other party’s attendance today was most likely due to the highest purity male zerg of the Hossburgh bloodline selecting a mate. According to tradition, the reigning leader must attend as a witness.
Faeus was here just to watch the spectacle.
Xu Cenfeng came only to see what he was up to.
That’s fine; they wouldn’t bother each other.
Faeus hadn’t noticed Xu Cenfeng. All he saw was the sea of spectators on both sides, with all the spotlights focused on the central arena. Accompanied by an excited opening speech from a female zerg host, the competition officially began.
“Let’s see which lucky zerg can win the favor of His Excellency Hill! The warriors on the field can use any means to achieve victory, as long as they endure three rounds, they can become the ultimate winner!”
All the spectators in the arena, along with the announcer, shouted out the countdown in unison, their voices booming so loudly that it almost ruptured eardrums:
“Three!”
“Two!”
“One!”
“The match begins!”
At the announcer’s command, the two female zergs battling on the field immediately let out angry growls and engaged in a fierce struggle, their fists whirling through the air. Their upper bodies were bare, muscles taut, symbolizing the most primal savagery and bestiality, as well as relentless slaughter.
The scene was bloody, and Raya was already too scared to watch. He turned his head away and whispered to Xu Cenfeng, “Both of these female zergs are top ten fighters in the combat rankings. If they don’t beat each other half to death today, they probably won’t make it out alive.”
Xu Cenfeng noticed that one of the contestants seemed to have spikes hidden in his fists, and he furrowed his brow imperceptibly, “Are weapons allowed in the arena?”
However, Raya replied, “In the arena, only victory matters. Regardless of the rules, as long as they don’t bring guns or anything like that, the referees generally won’t intervene.”
Hossburgh embraced ambition and greed. Since the war millions of years ago, they had forsaken glory for division, and selfishness had already been ingrained in their bones.
Xu Cenfeng didn’t like this primitive way of competing, so he remained silent. In his view, everything else could be fought over, but a sentient being with thoughts and life should not be a target of contention.
However, Hill, sitting in the front row, seemed quite pleased. He laughed heartily and applauded enthusiastically, apparently enjoying seeing the female zergs fight each other to the point of bloodshed for his sake.
“Idiot!”
Faeus never hesitated to shower male zergs with his “praise”. Seeing Hill’s reaction, his gaze darkened, and his thin lips spat out coldly, “His head must be filled with dog shit.”
Yenia joked in a mocking tone, “Even if it’s dog shit, it’s a pile of dog shit with a blood purity of 52%, quite precious~”
Faeus looked disdainful, unimpressed, “You could still sign up for the fights now, I believe the organizers wouldn’t mind opening the doors wide for their deputy leader.”
However, Yenia shook his head repeatedly, “No, no, no, Faeus. The only thing worth fighting for is always power. Male zergs are just the byproduct of power.”
Faeus had no interest in that pile of dog shit, and Yenia was equally uninterested. Hawke was somewhat tempted to give it a try, but the thought of Faeus possibly kicking him to death extinguished the spark of interest in his heart.
So while the female zergs in the arena fought to the point of bloodshed, the three titans of the Northern region sat motionless in their seats, showing no reaction whatsoever. Even the lack of response from the Supreme Leader Faeus was understandable, but neither Deputy Leader Yenia nor Deputy Leader Hawke showed any intention of getting involved.
Hill had initially been thoroughly entertained by the matches, but seeing a female zerg drenched in blood win two consecutive rounds while Faeus and his group showed no sign of intervening finally made his face twitch with discomfort.
A forced smile played at the corners of Hill’s mouth.
Damn it, he hadn’t come for those savage zergs. He was of noble status, and naturally, only a leader was worthy of him. But why was there no movement from Faeus and his group?
One by one, female zergs were defeated on the stage, only to be replaced by others, until finally, Trey, ranked seventh on the combat rankings, emerged victorious. The announcer grabbed Trey’s right hand and raised it high above his head, his excited voice echoing throughout the arena:
“Oh my goodness! I can’t believe Trey actually defeated the number one ranked Bauer! It seems that the power of love is truly great. Let’s congratulate Trey on his victory! Not only will he win a huge prize, but he will also have the opportunity to be marked by His Excellency Hill, which is truly enviable!”
Cheers erupted all around, applause thundering like a storm. Hill managed to maintain a forced smile as he stepped onto the stage to present the award, then escorted the winner, Trey, away amidst everyone’s gaze—
A sturdy female zerg of common birth.
Xu Cenfeng remained seated, not joining the applause of the crowd. His thoughts were subtle, observing only His Excellency Hill’s obvious reluctance and the victorious but battered common-born female zerg. Though victorious, he appeared disheveled.
It seemed like they both got what they wanted, yet at the same time, they seemed to have gained nothing at all.
Xu Cenfeng shook his head slightly, already preparing to leave the bloody arena. However, before he could bid farewell to Raya, the announcer’s tone suddenly shifted, announcing another event: “Since His Excellency Hill has already found his companion, we can’t let the other distinguished guests leave empty-handed! As per tradition, let’s randomly select three male zergs from the audience below. Any female zergs who want to compete can come up on stage. Whoever wins three rounds will be the ultimate winner!”
As soon as the announcer finished speaking, all the lights in the audience area suddenly went out. Then, three spotlights began to flicker randomly in the male zerg seating area, accompanied by three deafening “thuds”. The lights froze, and the screens in front displayed the selected male zergs.
The first male zerg selected noticed his face appearing on the big screen and was clearly stunned for a moment. After realizing, he stood up somewhat embarrassedly and waved a greeting, eliciting cheers from all around.
The announcer also applauded timely, exaggerating, “Wow~ This gentleman has a blood purity of a whopping 40%! I can already imagine how intense the competition will be.”
The screen switched, revealing the second selected male zerg. His personality was evidently more outgoing, as he directly blew a kiss to the audience. Despite having a lower blood purity, he received an even more enthusiastic applause!
The announcer exclaimed, “What an adorable gentleman!”
As the screen switched once again, and the third selected male zerg appeared on the central screen, there was a moment of silence in the audience—
For no other reason, that male zerg was simply too good-looking to be true.
Most of the zerg tribes in the Northern region had dark skin and rugged features, but this particular male zerg, whether from the distant West or not, sat among the audience with skin as white as freshly fallen snow. He seemed surprised to be chosen, and as the spotlight fell on him, he instinctively lifted his head. With jet-black hair, dark eyes, and delicate features, his long eyelashes cast shadows beneath his eyes, making him look exquisitely refined, almost unnatural.
Xu Cenfeng felt his silver pendant necklace suddenly emit two soft chimes. Shortly after, his identity information, which he had filled out at the front desk earlier, appeared on the big screen.
The announcer was momentarily stunned by Xu Cenfeng’s appearance but quickly regained composure. “The third gentleman seems to hail from the distant West, with a blood purity of 35%. Look at him! He truly resembles a creation sculpted by the Zerg God himself. I can’t help but feel the urge to step into the arena. Any brave souls out there who want to win his favor? Tell me loudly!”
The last sentence was practically shouted by the announcer. After a moment of silence, the audience below suddenly erupted into deafening cheers, one wave higher than the next, almost toppling the canopy above.
“Me! Me! Me!”
“Hurry up and let this gentleman onto the stage!!!”
Even the group of Northern aristocrats sitting in the godly platform showed a hint of restlessness. They unconsciously adjusted their postures, exchanging glances with each other. Adorned with golden star emblems, their cold black military uniforms reflected varying sizes of light in the darkness, much like that restless heart.
After all, male zergs with sufficiently high blood purity were rare, and handsome ones were even rarer.
When Faeus saw Xu Cenfeng’s face appear on the big screen, his eyes, tinged with an eerie green, narrowed dangerously. Subconsciously, he sat up straight in his seat. How could Xu Cenfeng suddenly appear here?!
Hawk’s expression mirrored Faeus’: Damn! How did that interstellar pirate end up in Morhan Arena?!
Only Yenia seemed puzzled. He picked up the telescope and carefully observed Xu Cenfeng sitting across from them, then smirked, saying, “Wow, what a handsome male zerg. Don’t you think so, Faeus?”
Faeus clearly wasn’t in the mood to engage with him. His face was so dark it could drip water, and he furrowed his brow, tapping his knee with his fingertips. His mind was consumed with another matter—
The audience at Morhan Arena was there for one thing: to hunt for beauty. It wasn’t exactly a place for clean entertainment. Could Xu Cenfeng’s sudden appearance here mean he was looking for pleasure and amusement?
The announcer, skilled at setting the mood, noticed Xu Cenfeng’s popularity and promptly sent a staff member to bring him up to the platform, handing him the microphone eagerly. “Your Excellency, may I ask if you have any words for the participants below?”
However, Xu Cenfeng tilted his head slightly and used his hand to block the microphone, whispering to the announcer, “I’m sorry, I’m just here to watch the competition. I have no intention of participating.”
He had already explained this to the staff below, but the surrounding noise was too loud, and they didn’t hear him clearly, thus forcibly bringing him up.
The announcer was taken aback by Xu Cenfeng’s response, and the audience erupted into murmurs. Although Xu Cenfeng had blocked the microphone with his hand, the surrounding speakers broadcast his voice at a moderate volume, audible to most of the audience sitting in the front rows.
“Your Excellency, that won’t do!”
A muscular female zerg from the audience below immediately leaped onto the platform, revealing himself to be Bauer, the top-ranked fighter on the combat rankings. He clenched his fist, emitting a bone-cracking sound that made one’s teeth ache. His brown eyes fixed firmly on Xu Cenfeng, unabashedly displaying his possessiveness and interest. “Regardless of where you come from, since you’ve entered Morhan Arena, you must abide by its rules. After all, this is the territory of Hossburgh. Isn’t that right, everyone?!”
As he posed the last question, he turned directly toward the audience, stirring up another wave of uproar. The crowd below was all about making noise and spectating:
“Yes! Yes! Yes!”
“Must participate! Must participate!”
“No backing out!”
Only Raya looked visibly worried, sitting uncomfortably. He clearly hadn’t expected Xu Cenfeng to be “lucky” enough to be chosen on his first try. While it wasn’t common for a male to refuse, Xu Cenfeng’s personality had always been somewhat peculiar, and Raya had a feeling he wouldn’t agree to participate in the event.
Sure enough,
“Sorry, I have no intention of participating.”
Xu Cenfeng remained unmoved, standing calmly at the center of the arena, his demeanor composed yet not yielding.
Bauer clenched his fist, clearly unwilling to give up on such a striking male zerg. With a malicious glint in his eye, he said, “Your Excellency, now that you’re on the Morhan Arena platform, there are only two ways to leave: either you win and walk off, or you lose and are carried off on a stretcher!”
Even the announcer tried to persuade Xu Cenfeng, attempting to lighten the mood, “Your Excellency, our northern female zergs are strong and sturdy. You certainly won’t suffer any loss. Why not give it a try?”
However, after a moment of contemplation, Xu Cenfeng directed his gaze towards Bauer on the stage. “So, you’re saying that as long as I defeat the opponent in the arena, the game ends, correct?”
Bauer, full of confidence and as if he had already claimed Xu Cenfeng, replied, “Of course, Your Excellency.”
Xu Cenfeng showed a hint of interest. “Then who is my opponent?”
Bauer crossed his arms and shrugged. “Your Excellency, any female zerg from the audience could become your opponent. As long as you win three matches, you can walk out of here.”
Bauer didn’t believe that this delicate-looking male zerg would dare to resolve the issue in such a bloody manner. He expected Xu Cenfeng to obediently wait on the side for a victorious female zerg to claim him, enjoying a casual romantic encounter. After all, whether in the West or the North, a weak male zerg had no combat prowess.
Faeus, sitting in the stands, frowned deeply at Bauer’s insolent remarks. His military boots shifted slightly, as if he was about to take action. However, before he could make a move, he saw Xu Cenfeng suddenly place his hand on the ropes. Under everyone’s watchful eyes, Xu Cenfeng nimbly flipped over the ropes and stood directly on the same arena platform as Bauer.
Xu Cenfeng didn’t like fighting, but if it was necessary, he was more than capable. He stood opposite Bauer unhurriedly, his tall and slender figure creating a stark contrast with the bear-like, robust female zerg. With a polite gesture, he extended his hand, making a courteous invitation:
“In that case, please proceed.”
Bauer’s expression shifted, momentarily doubting his own hearing. Even the audience below was dumbfounded, their jaws practically hitting the floor. Did they hear correctly? This seemingly delicate male zerg was actually going to duel with Bauer?!!!
“Is he crazy? Bauer can punch a bull to death!”
“How come Western males are even more brainless than our Northern males? He’ll get killed by Bauer!”
Bauer seemed somewhat reluctant. He had come here hoping for a romantic encounter with this beautiful male, not for a fight. He issued a warning: “Are you sure you want to duel with me, Your Excellency?”
He deliberately tensed his muscles, making the veins on his arms bulge menacingly.
Xu Cenfeng clearly had no intention of changing his mind. His expression remained unchanged as he quietly said one word:
“Please.”
The author has something to say:
#Don’t think that only Folang Village teaches martial arts! Our village teaches it too! Hmph!#
