A group of people noisily approached the entrance to the dueling arena, interrupting the tense atmosphere between the young girl and the others.
"It's the Sandbone Group," Dorothy whispered.
These people wore identical armbands, depicting a yellow skull and two curved sabers.
Li Ang was not unfamiliar with them; previously, he had helped Andasu take down a few.
This time was different.
The man leading them was entirely clad in red, from hair to clothing, clearly dyed this color.
His face was sinister, with a charred, shriveled skull hanging on his chest, a full beard characteristic of the sandland merchants, a sharply aquiline nose giving him an eagle-like appearance. When he fixed his gaze on some people in line, they involuntarily backed down a bit.
He wore a blood-red great cloak, with two large blades crossed on his back. The blades gleamed bright, their edges sharp; the hilt and spine bore scars of battle.
Just by the look of his weapons, he was not an easy foe.
[Name: Achilles Samlo [Blood Eagle]]
[Race: Human]
[Profession: Swordsman, Tier 6]
[Summoned Beast: Two-legged Flying Dragon, Tier 2]
[Energy Source: Evil Fire Sacrificial Skull, Tier 5]
[Equipment: Bloodthirsty Blade, Tier 5. Bloodletting Blade, Tier 5. Bloodbath Leather Armor, Tier 4. Giant Eagle's Wings Cloak, Tier 5.]
[Secret Technique: Comprehensive Secret Technique - Blood Eagle Hunt]
[Skills: Swordsman [Sword Slash, Morale Boost, Sword Dance Step, Suppressing Slash, Fierce Attack Swordsmanship], Weapon [Bloodthirsty Blade], Cloak [Eagle Wing Flight]]
Indeed, this man was the leader of the Sandbone Group.
Blood Eagle, judging by the panel, he was indeed a strong one; no wonder the team ranked within 3000.
Continuing forward, it's not impossible for him to step into the Excellence Realm.
"It's the Blood Eagle!" the crowd parted swiftly.
Besides Blood Eagle, there were three other warriors of the Transcendent Realm with him, all between Tier Four and Tier Five, stronger than the Kafei killed by Andasu earlier.
Sandbone Group's aura was fierce and seemingly unstoppable; many warriors didn't dare confront them directly.
"Is the Sandbone Group also entering the competition?"
"Fight with Blood Eagle? Forget it, if I meet him, I'll forfeit."
Some people were already showing signs of retreat.
Li Ang turned to Zoe, her eyes ablaze, unaffected in the slightest.
The initial conflict didn't escalate, and the three young girls also joined the line to enter.
Li Ang looked around, noticing there were still many formidable enemies, some hidden beneath cloaks, not boasting like the Blood Eagle.
It seemed that the valuable prize was desired by all, and since everyone was fighting desperately to win, the young girls would surely gain valuable experience this time.
"Li Ang, we're off!" Zoe waved back.
"Please watch me closely," Dorothy said with a pout.
"Big brother, I'll protect everyone!" ALulu said with a pure smile.
Giving them a thumbs-up, the young girls followed the line forward.
Li Ang overheard the Blood Eagle talking with his subordinates, certain keywords catching his attention, prompting him to enhance his auditory spirituality.
"...Boss, I still don't understand why we have to compete. The Platinum King put treasured items in the prize pool, can't we just take him out directly? Is he playing with us like this?" A strong man with a dissatisfied expression watched the incoming warriors.
"He's shrewd, daring because he has nothing to fear, plus he has Transcendent Realm Order Corps members to protect him," Blood Eagle's voice was deep, "That item is something we must have. Until it's in our grasp, we won't stir up trouble. Once we have it, I won't let that fat piece of meat get away."
Was the Sandbone Group also dragged into the arena like Andasu? Li Ang thought.
The iron gate of the Flowing Silver Arena slowly descended, completely separating the silhouettes of the contestants.
Alright, I should head to the stands too. Li Ang proceeded in another direction.
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