Chat Group: In the World of Eminence in Shadow, Just Defeated Shadow

Chapter Thirty-Seven: Ace VS Esdeath (Request for Subscription)

“By the way, the chat group has opened a new function, the arena.”

Bai Luo: “Is there anyone who wants to try?”

Bai Luo had checked the functionality of the arena. It was similar to what he’d seen in chat group novels before, an independent space.

The arena could perfectly replicate the abilities of the group members, including items and even summoned beasts.

Moreover, any harm suffered within the arena would not affect the members themselves in any way.

Hmm, a very common feature.

And through reaching the required number of people, Bai Luo believed that the chat group would likely have other abilities waiting for them in the future.

Esdeath: “Interesting.”

Who in the group was most eager for battle? Esdeath was undoubtedly the most enthusiastic one.

“Esdeath?”

Bai Luo wasn’t surprised by Esdeath’s reaction: “Then, who wants to give it a try?”

Bai Luo modestly stepped back.

If no one else volunteered, Bai Luo didn’t mind playing around with Esdeath.

Yes, just playing around.

Given the disparity in strength between the two, Bai Luo wouldn’t be using his full power at all.

Adolf K. Wiesmann: “I’ll pass.”

Tanjiro: “Sorry, I can only barely split stones… dragging the chat group down…”

Kurumi Tokisaki: “Ah, Queen-sama is certainly eager for battle, isn’t she?”

Misaka Mikoto: “Come on, who’s afraid of whom!”

She, Ace, would never be inferior to anyone in her life!

Even in front of Bai Luo, Ace would stand firm when she needed to.

Ace: Hah? Can you possibly follow the internet cables to fight me?

“Sparring?”

Qian Renxue looked at the chat group messages: “Should I also go and try?”

Although she introduced herself and wanted to build good relations with the group members,

her politician mindset still made her observe: “Well, let me observe for now.”

“I don’t know how strong the members are. If possible, I really want to see the strength of the group owner they talk about.”

Annihilating stars and such sounded too exaggerated.

Not only did Qian Renxue doubt it, but even Misaka Mikoto, who knew about nuclear explosions and celestial concepts, doubted Bai Luo’s strength.

It’s not that Misaka Mikoto didn’t believe Bai Luo was strong.

But being that strong, unless witnessed firsthand, Ace couldn’t accept it.

Hearing is believing less than seeing.

Fallen stars, defeating the Sunfall— if Bai Luo could truly do these things, Ace wouldn’t mind becoming his follower.

[Esdeath requests a duel with Misaka Mikoto]

[Misaka Mikoto accepts]

[The battle will start in 1 minute. Please prepare.]

“It’s starting.”

With these prompts, everyone saw the previously dim arena light up.

Bai Luo activated the arena function and found multiple rooms inside.

Most of these rooms were vacant, except for Room 001, which was lit up.

“So, should I click here?”

Bai Luo mentally clicked the marker to enter the room.

Next moment, notifications flashed by.

[Bai Luo enters the room]

[Adolf K. Wiesmann enters the room]

[Qian Renxue enters the room]

[Tanjiro enters the room]

[Kurumi Tokisaki enters the room]

Bai Luo: “You’re a bit slow, Kurumi.”

Kurumi: “I was privately chatting with Miss Esdeath, so my typing speed slowed down.”

Misaka Mikoto: “What do you want to do, Three?”

Kurumi: “Hmph!”

Adolf K. Wiesmann: “That ‘hmph’ is full of meaning.”

Bai Luo: “This ‘Three’ is quite spirited.”

Kurumi: “That’s enough!! Angry cat.jpg.”

Tanjiro: “Scary, trembling.”

Qian Renxue: “Trembling.”

“Pfft!”

Seeing the teasing among the group members, Qian Renxue couldn’t help but laugh as she returned to the Prince Mansion.

Even she hadn’t expected to unconsciously follow the trend and become a repeater for the first time in her life.

“Chat group, this is what it feels like.”

One cannot deny that the chat group was indeed interesting.

Especially when interacting with group members and turning into a sand sculpture style, it relaxed both Qian Renxue’s body and mind.

“I never thought someone like me could make friends.”

Not superficial friends, but true friends who could share their inner thoughts.

This was something very luxurious for Qian Renxue.

Undercover in Tiandou, pretending to be a man, suppressing her nature—all the frustration and pain were unimaginable for ordinary people.

Perhaps only in the chat group could Qian Renxue liberate her nature and be herself.

Soon, Qian Renxue saw the scene of Room 001.

Though called a room, the arena wasn’t a simple platform but directly simulated an endless grassland.

Moreover, if one raised their view, they would find the space within the arena was incredibly vast.

“This?!”

When they clearly saw the entire appearance of this space, everyone sucked in a breath of cold air.

“A planet!”

The chat group had directly simulated a planet as the battlefield for Misaka Mikoto and Esdeath.

Incredible!

Qian Renxue felt deeply astonished: Such power was something even gods couldn’t achieve, right?

The Six-winged Angel Battle Spirit was a divine-level battle spirit, and her grandfather, Qian Daoliu, was known as the strongest in the sky.

The Wu Huan Hall had records indicating Douluo Continent was a planet.

Knowing was one thing, but actually seeing it left Qian Renxue feeling her scalp tingle.

At this moment, she completely believed in the authenticity of the chat group, without any doubts remaining.

[5]

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[1]

[Countdown ends, battle begins]

The chat group’s prompt appeared, and two figures simultaneously materialized on the grassland—it was Esdeath and Misaka Mikoto from the group.

“Interesting.”

Esdeath stood on the grass with her arms crossed, sensing her physical condition and finding no difference from her real body.

“Are you the Misaka Mikoto from the group?”

“Didn’t expect such a cute little girl.”

Esdeath carefully observed Ace, noting her shoulder-length brown hair, similarly brown eyes, and the determined yet defiant gaze.

“Hmm, you’re pretty good.”

With just one glance, Esdeath assessed Ace’s quality.

No combat experience, never killed anyone, completely a flower grown in a greenhouse.

But, not someone with a weak heart, possessing the potential to become strong.

“Attack me, let me see the strength of someone from another world.”

Esdeath’s lips curled slightly; she decided to teach Ace a lesson.

This was the suggestion Kurumi gave her during their private chat.

“Hey, are you looking down on me?”

Ace didn’t immediately attack, having gained some experience from her previous battle with the Colorless King.

However, Esdeath’s attitude of disregarding her presence was extremely infuriating.

Misaka Mikoto was fine in every aspect, except she refused to easily admit defeat in terms of strength.

“I’m not looking down on you.”

“But…”

Esdeath shook her head, saying, “You are far from being a true warrior.”

“This person!!”

Ace hated nothing more than provocation; Esdeath’s blatant mockery instantly provoked her.

First, use the Railgun to test.

Despite her anger, Ace didn’t lose her basic judgment.

She pulled out a coin from her pocket, and blue electric arcs wrapped around her arm.

“Hmm?”

Esdeath hadn’t seen Ace’s skills before: “Controlling lightning? Similar to Budo’s ability?”

“Let me see your level.”

“Ding!”

At the exact moment Esdeath thought this, a railgun beam akin to a laser shot out from the fingertips of the young girl.

“So fast!”

The Railgun traveling at three times the speed of sound, though Esdeath caught its trajectory, the range of impact wasn’t just a straight line but also encompassed several meters around it, capable of crushing everything in its path.

Esdeath was powerful, but she was still human, not beyond the realm of mortals.

If hit directly by a Railgun, even if Esdeath survived, she’d be half-dead.

“Boom!”

At the last moment, Esdeath froze the surrounding air to slow down the Railgun’s speed.

Simultaneously, a fierce blizzard erupted from her shoulder, creating a powerful recoil force that dragged her away like an invisible giant hand.

“I underestimated you.”

Esdeath landed on her feet, sliding across the grassland, leaving behind a large ice plain.

The Ice Queen was shocked; she hadn’t expected Ace, who seemed to lack any aura of strength, to unleash such a terrifying attack.

“Dodged…?”

Nevertheless, seeing Esdeath evade her Railgun, Misaka Mikoto couldn’t hide her astonishment: “Is this person even human?”

That reaction speed, able to respond within 0.01 seconds…

“Impressive.”

Other group members watching the duel were amazed by Esdeath’s reflexes.

“What was that skill from the little sister? So fast!”

Qian Renxue initially thought that with her Soul Emperor’s strength, she’d be considered a skilled fighter in the group.

Perhaps she might not match Bai Luo’s godlike power, but ranking high was feasible.

However, reality slapped her.

Leaving aside Esdeath, even Misaka Mikoto with her Railgun…

Qian Renxue wasn’t confident she could survive that single attack.

Soul Skills?

All her soul skills combined couldn’t withstand Ace’s Railgun.

Not just Qian Renxue, even a Title Douluo facing such an attack would probably meet their end instantly.

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