Chapter 505 : (Extra) The Dethroned Crown Prince (5)
The crowd erupted in a loud cheer.
"The participants have entered the arena!" the High Priest announced. "Only the strongest one may approach the Lion Queen and beg for his favor! Herewith, the selection of the Lion King begins!"
Xie Jianshen leaned against his makeshift throne and watched the lions deliver rounds and rounds of bloody fight.
Despite his high rank, Jiang Rufeng found himself on equal footing with the other lion contenders. Here, in the arena of courtship combat, only strength and resilience dictated the victor. No deference was offered, no titles held sway, just the primal roar of competition for the fair maiden’s hand.
While all lions fought valiantly in a raw, uncoordinated display of dominance, the omega prince couldn’t tear his gaze from Jiang Rufeng.
The Shuiran Palace Master was not one who liked flashy displays. Every movement of his was calculated, a whisper-quiet predator conserving his strength.
Yet, his opponents learned a harsh lesson with every swipe. Anyone who dared to stand between him and victory felt the full brunt of his lethal efficiency.
The raw, unadulterated brutality of the fight, devoid of the usual elegance of cultivated arts, sent a primal thrill coursing through Xie Jianshen.
It was a stark contrast to the orchestrated battles he was accustomed to watching, yet it ignited a hidden fire of excitement within him.
After the initial chaos subsided, Jiang Rufeng only had one more contender to beat.
Jiang Rufeng, his maw slick with blood, met the gaze of his opponent. A silent dance began, a wary circle with both predators locked in a battle of wills.