My talent panel can be increased.

Chapter 231 Goodbye, Old Beast King!
At the edge of the ancient and solemn arena, a faint scent of blood wafted on the wind. Ye Mingqiu inhaled a breath of the arena air, his eyes subtly shifting.

The smell in the air was very complex, a mixture of blood and various strange smells, including the smell of food, sweat, and the mottled smell of rust. Moreover, there was a deeper mystery hidden in the smell, which was quite strange and Ye Mingqiu could not smell what it was.

"Ok?"

Tang Ruobing looked at him and asked, "Did you smell anything unusual?"

"Ah."

"Um"

Tang Ruobing also made a gesture of carefully smelling, then frowned slightly, because she found that she couldn't smell anything at all. This was just a normal arena, at most mixed with some bloody smell, which was normal for an arena.

Then, she looked at Ye Mingqiu again, seriously suspecting that something was wrong with this guy. His instinctive perception was ridiculously strong, so it was normal for his sense of smell to be a little more sensitive. After all, perception under normal circumstances is based on the five senses.

"Can you smell that odor?"

Beside him, Young Master Lu quickly put on a bright smile and said, "Indeed, there is a very special smell hidden in this arena, but only a few people with extremely sensitive senses of smell can perceive its special characteristics."

"There's an ancient legend in the arena that suggests you can trace the lineage of the gods by following their scents. I don't know if it's true, but if you can smell it, you might get some interesting benefits."

"is it?"

Ye Mingqiu frowned slightly.

Compared to the legendary treasure, he always felt that this smell was a bit off, as if it concealed some kind of danger. It seemed to be a special smell that could invisibly invade the human body and even suppress bodily functions and abilities.

After a moment's thought, he asked, "If we're watching the match inside the arena, can we wear masks?"

"sure."

Young Master Lu replied with a smile.

"That's good."

Ye Mingqiu took out a gas mask directly from his storage space, made some modifications to it, turning it into an ordinary mask that resembled a gas mask, and put it on his face.

He then took out a gas mask, modified it, and gave it to Tang Ruobing. She put it on without much thought. The two looked like an odd couple, but it's not unusual to have such people in the arena of the dark world.

"That'll be fine."

Ye Mingqiu muttered to himself.

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Young Master Lu remained silent for a moment. As someone who couldn't sense that scent, he felt that the two people's actions were a bit neurotic, but his rationality told him that since they had done this, they must have their reasons.

Ye Mingqiu is ranked first on the ladder, and Tang Ruobing is ranked second. Since they have both done this, it shouldn't be shameful for him, who is not on the ladder, to follow suit.

After all, even the big shots did it!
So he took out a gas mask from his storage space, decorated it slightly, and put it on his face.

Someone as handsome as me should look handsome wearing a gas mask, right?

"Let's go."

Young Master Lu said with a smile, and then led the two directly into the arena.

"Ok?"

In the arena, the staff in charge of registration looked at the three people with confusion, feeling that these guys' appearances were quite peculiar. If only one of them appeared, this non-mainstream style would look silly.

However, if all three people appear together, the nature of the matter may change slightly.

Of course, more importantly, these three people all had a very strong aura, giving people the feeling that they were a group of hidden big shots who came in to have fun. Their masks looked very casual and not like something that ordinary people would dare to wear.

"You pay by card for the ticket, and I'll give you your ID here. It will disappear automatically after three hours. If you want to continue watching, you'll need to pay again," the staff member said.

"Three."

Young Master Lu swiped his card three times, a slight pang of pain appearing on his face. Clearly, the entrance fee to this arena was probably not cheap.

However, if this perspective could help him expand his network, then it would be worthwhile for him. More importantly, he genuinely enjoyed watching the Beast King fight and especially hoped that someone could watch his battles with him.

He especially wants the person who accompanies him to watch the show to be more capable and talented, which makes him feel that his taste is being affirmed indirectly.

This makes him happy because that's just who he is.

"By the way, what's your name?"

Ye Mingqiu suddenly turned his head and asked.

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Young Master Lu fell silent.

He had assumed that the two of them knew his name since they hadn't asked before. It turned out they were simply too lazy to ask.

"Lu Lun, the Lun in Qing Lun."

"Good name."

Ye Mingqiu said in a friendly manner.

"Ding~"

A private message came through, accompanied by a special notification sound. It seemed that Tang Ruobing had something to say but was too embarrassed to say it directly.

碎星: That character is a polyphonic character.

God: ?
Shattered Stars: Feather Fan and Silk Turban.

God: ...

God: You weren't like this before.

God: You've changed.

Shattered Star: Will you hate me? Don't worry, I won't pester you too much. I can leave quietly without causing you any trouble.

God: Don't give me that.

Ye Mingqiu sent a private message from next door, simply and directly taking her hand with a smile on his face.

In fact, he had always known that although Tang Ruobing appeared pure and aloof on the surface, she was actually very eccentric inside. Beneath her cool and beautiful face, her little brain was always thinking about all sorts of strange things, and sometimes he didn't even know what Tang Ruobing was thinking.

She possessed a unique charm that Ye Mingqiu found indescribable; in short, she was incredibly attractive to him.

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Seeing the two exchanging glances and even holding hands, Young Master Lu felt a little uncomfortable. He sighed and finally said, "If there are no problems, I will take you in with me. The battle of the Beast King is about to begin, and I am really looking forward to it."

"Well, I'm looking forward to it too."

Ye Mingqiu followed him inside, his eyes filled with a hint of eagerness. He also knew a beastman king, whose strength was immense, but who was unable to break through the limits of the world. If it were him...
Then this matter is not so simple!

"By the way, do you know what that beast king's name is?" Ye Mingqiu asked.

"I don't know. He was captured. He has no name, his code name is Beast King. Are you interested in him too?" Young Master Lu asked with a bright smile, as if he had found a kindred spirit, which made him feel very comfortable.

“Well, I used to have a friend who was also a beast king of the beast race, so I’m curious if there’s any possibility that he’s related to my friend,” Ye Mingqiu replied.

"Oh I got it."

Young Master Lu nodded slightly.

If that Beast King is Ye Mingqiu's friend, then it would be a very good thing for him. His favorite strongman would be recognized, and the battle he wanted to support could get the support of the top of the ladder rankings. It might even win over both him and the Beast King at once.

This is an absolute steal for him!

"Let's go, I'll take you to the arena. I don't have many resources, and it's just an open-air spot, so I hope you don't mind," Young Master Lu said apologetically.

"fine."

"It doesn't matter."

Soon, the trio in gas masks arrived at the arena. In this thrilling environment, Ye Mingqiu and Tang Ruobing did not deliberately conceal their auras. A faint but terrifying aura burst forth, causing countless passersby to turn their heads in awe.

Ye Mingqiu's aura was like a lurking blood beast, his whole body filled with killing intent, and the aura he naturally exuded was incredibly powerful. Even without direct perception, one could roughly sense that his basic attributes were frighteningly strong. Just standing there, he was like a towering mountain.

Tang Ruobing, on the other hand, is the abyss. Having been tempered by the power of the ancient gods, her aura is terrifyingly deep, as if one could sink into it just by looking at her. She is not like a normal first-level spiritualist at all.

Finally, compared to the two of them, Young Master Lu, who was originally quite strong at the first level, now looked like a little follower.

'These two guys have ridiculously strong auras, stronger than many second-tier cultivators I've ever seen.'
Young Master Lu walked ahead, proactively finding seats for the two of them, and casually tossed away the things on the seats without any hesitation.

After finishing, he continued, "There's no need to worry about the placement of items in this location. I know all the big shots in the arena, and I've memorized their fixed positions. Powerful guys wouldn't come to such a back place, and besides, I'm not familiar with this thing, so it's probably just randomly placed."

"Ah."

Ye Mingqiu replied casually, not really caring about such things. He felt that Young Master Lu's logic was correct, and that there were other reasons as well, such as testing and labeling himself.

Inside the arena, quite a few people were watching the three of them because of their extraordinary aura. If they could seize this opportunity to show their strength, they would likely avoid a lot of trouble later.

In the dark world, there is no shortage of people who bluff and take the initiative to test others. The game in the dark is often more cruel than the game in the light.

The three took their seats, and the atmosphere in the arena gradually became heated. During this time, someone walked over and looked at the three of them with a fierce gaze, seemingly someone who had reserved seats.

However, there are no rules for taking up positions in the arena. Strength is the highest priority, and the weak are not qualified to take up positions; only the strong are qualified.

Fortunately, Ye Mingqiu had a very strong aura, so strong that the other party dared not say anything, and thus no problems arose.

"These are the rules of the dark world."

As Young Master Lu watched the departing people, a bright smile gradually appeared on his face. He continued, "The competition here is even more blatant than outside. The strong can enjoy privileges without any reason, while the weak can only silently accept it."

"Under normal circumstances, if the strength is relatively clear, there will be no conflict, because this is a well-established standard. The weak will yield to the strong, and the strong will yield to the strong. There is nothing to say about it."

"Ah."

"They're here! The Beast King!"

With a sound of steel moving, as if countless iron chains had fallen to the ground, they dragged on the ground making a clanging sound. A tall and strong figure walked out from one side of the arena, and a familiar face appeared before Ye Mingqiu.

Four chains bound his limbs, and he dragged them forward. His armor was still stained with blood that had not yet dried, as if he had just been in battle.

His gaze was deep and resolute, like steel that had been broken countless times, indestructible.

"when!"

An ancient greatsword descended from the sky and slammed into the arena. The reflection of the old beast king's face on the blade seemed to blaze with fierce fire in his eyes.

He picked up the greatsword and wiped it with his hand. There was no doubt that his greatsword had not been maintained and had even been treated rather roughly, which was unacceptable to him.

The old beast king could sense that during this period of battle, his old friend was rapidly losing its lifespan. Exercising high-intensity battles without maintenance was fatal to the weapon.

"boom!"

Young Master Lu slammed his chair down, his eyes blazing with fury, and cursed, "These beasts, they can't even touch a person, so they resort to weapons. And judging from his appearance, he's already been in a fight. Who knows what else is hidden behind this?"

"It seems your energy isn't strong enough."

Ye Mingqiu said calmly.

Although his tone was calm, his aura was unstable, and the scarlet blood energy naturally dissipated, making the air heavy and terrifying, as if putting invisible shackles on everyone around him.

The old Beast King had been kind to him, sharing his treasure trove with Ye Mingqiu. His Beast King's Crown, Flame Dragon Reverse Scale Armor, and Riddle Veil were all obtained from the old Beast King's treasure trove, and the techniques were also taught to him by the old Beast King.

How could he sit idly by at this moment?

Ye Mingqiu turned his head and asked, "How strong is the strongest person in the arena?"

"Third level."

Are there any legendary ones?

"should not."

"Oh."

Ye Mingqiu turned back to look at the figures in the arena. He had to make sure he had the ability to overturn the table at any time.

A god-level expert cannot fight across two ranks, but that is based on the premise that the opponent is legendary. If the opponent is only hero-level, then with Ye Mingqiu's [God] characteristic, he can most likely defeat him easily.

But
If the title of "Lord of Light and Shadow" is used, then it is necessary to kill to silence witnesses. After all, the karmic consequences involved in this title are quite significant, and if others discover it, then things will not be so simple.

Without using the [Lord of Light and Shadow], it would be very troublesome to fight a hero-level opponent two tiers higher. As long as the opponent's exact level is unknown, it would be fine if they were only a level 1 level 3, but if they were a level 9 level 3 powerhouse, it would be terrible.

"Whoo~"

Ye Mingqiu sighed and opened his private messages.

God: Are you there?

The other side: What?
God: Do me a favor.

The Other Shore: Oh? What's up?
God: I helped you beat up Qingyu before, shouldn't you return the favor?

The Other Shore: Okay.

God: Help me save someone.

The other side: No problem.

(End of this chapter)