The Unparalleled Sword Emperor Chapter 2692 - 2667: The Great Battle Begins!

With the opening of the stone gates on either side of the Fighting Arena, Lin Bai and the formidable Beast made their entrance.

Lin Bai cast his gaze upward, observing the Beast, who was adorned with a savage mask that exposed only his piercing eyes and a gaping maw. His brawny, muscular frame exuded an aura of sheer terror and intimidation!

In stark contrast, Lin Bai appeared remarkably diminutive next to the Beast, standing a full head shorter.

As the eyes of Lin Bai and the Beast met, a tumultuous roar erupted from the surrounding throngs of warriors.

"Go, Beast, defeat him!"

"Victory for the Beast! Victory is assured!"

"The Beast is an undefeated force in battle!"

Male warriors bellowed like thunderclaps, their voices shaking the very foundation of the arena.

Female warriors shrieked with ear-splitting intensity.

The atmosphere within the Fighting Arena reached a fever pitch, charged with unbridled excitement.

Ning Zheng let out a soft chuckle, "Gentlemen, you may commence when ready."

With those words, Ning Zheng ascended into the sky.

Ning Zheng's departure from the Fighting Arena served as the signal, heralding the imminent start of this colossal battle!

"It's about to begin!" Madam Yang, having placed a substantial wager of merit points on Lin Bai, rose from her plush seating and approached the window, her attention fixed intently on the unfolding match.

Meanwhile, within a separate Elegant Pavilion, a portly middle-aged man from the Qian Family, attended by a retinue of attractive women, scoffed dismissively, his focus entirely unconcerned with the arena's proceedings, as he was utterly convinced of the Beast's inevitable triumph!

"Please," Lin Bai calmly addressed the Beast.

The Beast's eyes gradually bled into a crimson hue, reminiscent of a true wild animal, and beneath the mask, Lin Bai detected a cruel smirk playing at the corner of his lips.

"Ah!"

With a ferocious roar, the Beast lunged forward, his body soaring through the air.

His fists descended upon Lin Bai like an avalanche.

The sheer force of the attack felt like a divine reprimand, crushing down from above.

Even before the blow connected, Lin Bai felt an oppressive pressure, as if his very bones were about to be pulverized.

In an instant, Lin Bai executed a rapid movement technique, deftly evading the onslaught.

The Beast's fist impacted the ground with a deafening clap, unleashing a violent tremor that reverberated throughout the Fighting Arena. The earth fractured, yielding four deep crevices that snaked outwards in all directions.

"Such astounding power!"

Lin Bai exclaimed, filled with awe.

Within the Elegant Pavilion, a maidservant attending Qian Youcai gasped, "My goodness, the Beast's strength is truly formidable!"

The corpulent Qian Youcai beamed with self-satisfaction. "Naturally. Even before commencing his cultivation, the Beast possessed a divine strength, capable of lifting a ten-thousand-pound boulder!"

"Then, guided by the Qian Family's cultivation techniques, his power became virtually unstoppable!"

"Although the Beast may appear brutish, his fists alone are sufficient to cripple or even slay any warrior at the Death Reversal Realm."

"Furthermore, after years of dedicated training under our Qian Family's tutelage, while the Beast may lack intellectual prowess, he has mastered three potent offensive techniques, making him an insurmountable challenge for most cultivators."

Qian Youcai declared with evident pride.

The maids chimed in, "So the Beast is destined to win, isn't he? We should offer our congratulations to Master Qian Youcai in advance for securing another substantial profit!"

Qian Youcai guffawed heartily. "Indeed, though the odds in the Underground Casino are quite steep. Even with the Beast's victory, my earnings aren't astronomical. The primary reason for this wager is Madam Yang's desire for an external bet with me."

"An external bet of seven million merits – this sum may very well represent Madam Yang's entire fortune!"

Qian Youcai added with a sly grin.

"Seven million merits in an external bet..." The eyes of the maids serving Qian Youcai sparkled with astonishment. They had never even conceived of such a colossal sum of merits, let alone witnessed it!

Roar! Roar! Roar!

The Beast let out a series of furious roars within the Fighting Arena.

With each bellow, his fists relentlessly pounded towards Lin Bai!

In an instant, overwhelmed by the Beast's ferocious barrage, Lin Bai found himself in a precarious position, forced to retreat rapidly, desperately avoiding direct confrontation.

Dust billowed high within the Fighting Arena, obscuring the combatants.

Witnessing Lin Bai being relentlessly pursued by the Beast, the warriors in the spectator stands erupted in gleeful cheers. "Hahaha, the Sword Demon has nowhere left to run!"

"The Beast is poised for victory!"

"Haha, the Beast shall undoubtedly triumph!"

"Look at the battered state of the Sword Demon. He dared to challenge the Undefeated General – a clear overestimation of his own capabilities!"

"He's simply inviting his own demise!"

The spectating warriors exclaimed with unrestrained delight.

Even Uncle Fatty bellowed with excitement, "Go, Beast, crush him!"

Ban Ye observed Lin Bai with palpable dread, a knot of worry tightening in his chest.

"The Beast's raw power is simply overwhelming!"

"A single punch from him might be more than any peak Death Reversal Realm warrior could withstand."

"Yet, he doesn't appear to be employing any discernible martial techniques – how can his strength be so immense?"

Lin Bai narrowly avoided the Beast's rapid assault.

Although Lin Bai was indeed evading, the situation wasn't as dire as the spectators perceived!

"Could it be that this individual... possesses innate divine might!" Lin Bai exclaimed in astonishment.

The warriors surrounding the arena began to shout angrily at Lin Bai. "You fool, all you do is run? Can't you face the Beast even once?"

"Hmph, merely dodging, how can you call yourself a warrior in the Fighting Arena?"

"If you had fought the Beast head-on and lost, I would still respect you as a formidable fighter, but dodging like this, you're truly not a man!"

Witnessing Lin Bai continuously sidestep the Beast's powerful blows for hundreds of rounds without even allowing his attire to be grazed, the warriors in the spectator stands grew increasingly incensed!

Upon hearing their taunts, Lin Bai immediately lifted his head, casting a cold, mocking laugh in his heart as he addressed the gathered warriors. "You wish to witness me engage him? Then I shall fight for your viewing pleasure!"

At that precise moment, Lin Bai planted his feet, ceasing his evasive maneuvers.

Observing Lin Bai's stillness, the Beast let out a grin, a ferocious light flashing within its blood-red eyes as it charged forward, each thunderous step shaking the very ground.

The Beast surged ahead, launching a devastating punch directly towards Lin Bai's head.

"That's the punch!"

"That singular strike is enough to vanquish the Sword Demon!"

"It's over, victory is at hand, it's about to win!"

"Hahaha, the Sword Demon, provoked into a foolish stand, what an imbecile!"

"The Beast's punch will obliterate the Sword Demon into a mere paste!"

The warriors encircling the arena erupted in excited shouts.

"Madam, the Sword Demon is on the verge of defeat!" Within the Elegant Pavilion, the four handsome attendants echoed in disbelief.

Madam Yang clenched her teeth, muttering with palpable anger, "What are you doing just standing there! Dodge! No one can withstand the Beast's punch! Dodge quickly!"

Lin Bai remained rooted to the spot, the cacophony of shouts from the Fighting Arena resounding in his ears.

Just as the Beast's terrifying fist was poised to shatter Lin Bai's head, Lin Bai suddenly surged forward, shrouded in a brilliant, dark lightning aura.

With a counter-punch, Lin Bai met the Beast's incoming fist!

The two fists collided violently in mid-air!

RUMBLE——

A deafening roar emanated from the Fighting Arena!

What transpired next left every warrior present in utter astonishment...

For the outcome they had so confidently anticipated failed to materialize!