Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 205 Beast Fighting Area

The Colosseum not only includes the arena they are about to enter, but also the actual animal pen, which is separated by high walls and cannot be seen from the outside.

In the Douluo Continent, forces capable of raising soul beasts are extremely rare.

Soul beasts are not domestic animals; they require specific living environments and follow their unique habits and dietary habits formed over millions of years.

Raising hundreds or thousands of different types of spirit beasts together is no less difficult than building a new city.

Shrek Academy not only achieved this, but also did something even more incredible—while raising these soul beasts in captivity, they preserved their wildness to the greatest extent possible.

The resources, knowledge, and effort required behind this are unimaginable to ordinary people.

It is said that Shrek City, as a neutral city, invests a full third of its huge annual tax revenue into the maintenance and expansion of this gladiatorial arena.

This is enough to prove that the Beast Fighting Zone is not just a testing ground for Shrek Academy, but also the most direct manifestation of its foundation and strength.

The Colosseum is strictly divided into two parts.

One part is that mysterious "beast enclosure," which is strictly forbidden to any outer court disciples; it is the true habitat of the soul beasts.

The other part was their destination – the Colosseum.

A gladiatorial arena built specifically to provide students with opportunities to engage in real combat with spirit beasts.

"My God... I heard that there are real ten-thousand-year-old soul beasts kept in this beast fighting area. I wonder if it's true."

Lan Susu stood in the line, looking up at the endless high wall, and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

Her eyes were filled with curiosity as she looked toward the isolated animal enclosure, as if trying to see through the thick barrier.

"It should be true, after all, this is Shrek Academy."

Yin Chen stood beside her and gave a curt reply.

At the same time, he glanced at Gu Yuena almost imperceptibly.

Gu Yuena's flawless face still wore a cool expression, but a hint of coldness flashed briefly in the depths of her beautiful purple eyes.

Yin Chen understood.

Seeing her people being kept like livestock by humans, for people to watch and fight, she, as the ruler of all soul beasts, must be very unhappy.

The fleeting chill quickly subsided, and Gu Yuena transformed back into the aloof and elegant silver-haired girl, as if nothing had happened.

Guided by their teachers, the students passed through a huge archway and finally entered the interior of the Colosseum.

The sight before them left everyone speechless.

This is a magnificent building whose grandeur cannot be described in words.

The entire Colosseum is in the shape of a perfect oval, and from the outside, the main building is divided into four levels.

The bottom three levels are a magnificent arched structure. Each tall arch is supported by sturdy stone pillars carved with ancient patterns on both sides, full of power and historical beauty.

The highest, fourth floor, is decorated with more elaborate pilasters, giving it a solemn and dignified appearance.

Directly opposite the four radii of the ellipse are four exceptionally large archways, which are the main entrances to the galleries and stands inside the Colosseum.

Inside the Colosseum are tiered, circular stands that rise in a circular pattern.

The stands were clearly divided into four sections, rising from low to high. In certain special circumstances, Shrek Academy would further divide the area according to the audience's status. The sheer scale and grandeur of the entire project defied simple descriptions like "splendid" or "magnificent."

It is like a giant beast lying dormant on the earth, silently displaying its majesty to all visitors.

It is said that this huge arena can accommodate nearly 10,000 spectators at the same time.

This enormous audience seating area surrounds an even larger fighting area located at the very bottom.

Like the Soul Fighting Zone in Shrek City, this area can be divided into several smaller arenas where multiple beast fighting matches can be held simultaneously.

Alternatively, all the partitions could be removed to create a vast and unparalleled arena, solely for a spectacular solo beast fight.

This place is certainly not unfamiliar to senior students in the Martial Soul Department.

The strongest among them yearn to come here, to hone their combat skills with the blood and roars of soul beasts, and to find an opportunity for breakthrough.

For those students who are slightly less skilled, this place is a nightmare they can't shake off.

Starting from fourth grade, each class will have at least one arena practice session every week.

The grades from each course will serve as the most important evaluation criterion, being recorded in the student's personal file and directly determining the academy's evaluation of him, as well as his future fate.

At this moment, all the students of Class 1 and Class 2 of the second grade are standing on the edge of this huge field filled with blood and sand.

Beneath their feet lay specially treated yellow sand, capable of absorbing impact and blood to the maximum extent.

The faint fishy smell in the air became much stronger here.

They could even see that the sand in some areas was a darker color, as if it had been repeatedly soaked in the blood of countless soul beasts and humans, and had long since settled into a dark red.

The enormous arena was completely empty except for the hundred students standing in the vast space, appearing incredibly small.

Their voices were swallowed up by the magnificent building, leaving only hollow echoes.

A sense of insignificance and oppression swept over us from all directions, causing everyone's heart to beat faster involuntarily.

Under the instructions of the academy teachers, several long tables were quickly set up on one side of the huge arena.

Several senior students sat behind a table, with stacks of thick, beige hard paper bearing the Shrek Academy logo neatly arranged in front of them.

That was the upgrade assessment form that would determine their future fate.

"All trainees, line up in order by class to receive your assessment forms."

Wang Yan's voice echoed in the empty arena.

The students in Class 1 and Class 2 of Grade 2 immediately sprang into action, and their originally scattered formation quickly transformed into two long lines.

A tense, oppressive atmosphere filled the air. Almost no one spoke; only the rustling of clothes and heavy breathing mingled above the sand.

This form has a simple design. In addition to filling in your name, class, and martial spirit, it also has two key columns: challenging spirit beasts and the order of assessment.

At the very bottom of the form is a large blank space for the judges to score, and a bright red stamp column representing the final decision: pass/reject.

Each student who received the form felt as if they had received a heavy branding iron.

(End of this chapter)