Chapter 39: Chapter 39: So, You All Have Backgrounds, Huh?
Xiao Wu's next question completely left Flender speechless.
"I mean, hypothetically," she began cautiously, "what if someone like Rongrong were killed? Would the arena still ensure fairness?"
…?
Flender genuinely wanted to crack open her head and see how her thought process worked. Her logic left him utterly baffled.
He sighed heavily and asked in exasperation, "What do you think?"
Xiao Wu pondered for a moment, then shook her head. "I guess not. But then it's not really fair, is it?"
"Honestly, Dean Flender, you didn't think this through before speaking."
Flender threw his hands up in defeat. "Fine, fine! My wording wasn't precise. My bad, alright?"
Satisfied, Xiao Wu dropped the topic.
"Martial soul quality is a hallmark of a soul master's strength," Flender began again, regaining his composure. "Soul rings are an even better indicator."
"But neither defines a soul master's true ability. Only titles earned through effort in the Great Spirit Arena can truly reflect one's capabilities."
Hearing this, Yun Feng recalled certain details from the original story. Any soul master entering the arena would simply be referred to as a "spirit fighter," regardless of their level.
Sure enough, Flender began explaining the arena's ranking system.
"After winning your first match, you'll receive a badge. Every victory earns you points, and accumulating enough points upgrades your badge's rank.
"This badge represents your standing in the Great Spirit Arena and is recognized in all major cities across the continent. Higher-ranked badges offer significant benefits, but I won't get into those now."
"The badges are categorized by material quality, starting with Iron as the lowest rank. The order is as follows: Iron, Copper, Silver, Gold, Amethyst, Sapphire, Ruby, and Diamond—eight levels in total."
Flender's gaze swept over the six students seated before him.
"Your goal is to earn at least a Silver Spirit Badge before graduating. Understood?"
He then elaborated on the difficulty of achieving the Silver Spirit Badge, using Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, and Oscar as examples to drive the point home.
The students, however, remained calm. Being prodigies, none of them doubted their own abilities.
Satisfied that everyone understood, Flender turned his attention to Yun Feng.
"Yun Feng, there's something specific to you that I need to address. You must think carefully about this."
"Go ahead."
"Your second soul ring is already at the millennium level, and your third soul ring isn't far behind. Such anomalies will undoubtedly attract attention. Some soul masters might even take desperate measures because of it."
Yun Feng, expecting something more dramatic, chuckled lightly at Flender's words.
Over the years, Yun Feng had taken precautions. When Grandpa Matthew Nuo was still alive, he'd sent Yun Feng's information to Spirit Hall. Although Yun Feng hadn't gone to Spirit City for training, he maintained contact with Spirit Hall during his six years in Nuoding City.
Despite his concerns about Tang Hao, Yun Feng had even reported his millennium soul ring to Spirit Hall. After thorough examinations confirmed that his unique physique allowed him to absorb such a high-level soul ring, Spirit Hall's enforcers had left him alone, attributing it to his exceptional talent.
To ensure his safety, Spirit Hall had even issued Yun Feng an identity token, ranking just below a Red-Clothed Cardinal.
When Yun Feng produced the token, Flender's jaw dropped.
"Well, with this kind of backing, I suppose you're safe."
Flender was at a loss for words.
So everyone had some sort of significant background, huh?
And here they were, giving him grief all day!
"Alright, time's up. Let's head over. I'll explain the rest when we arrive."
After settling the bill, the group of seven left the teahouse and made their way to the Great Spirit Arena.
The closer they got, the more awe-inspiring the arena appeared. It was astonishing to find such a grand structure within the city.
The Great Spirit Arena was oval-shaped, standing 120 meters tall. It featured one main combat area and 24 smaller arenas, with a total capacity of 60,000 spectators and 100 VIP suites.
This wasn't just a venue for soul master battles but also a platform for various factions to showcase their strength.
As they approached the arena, Flender continued explaining its intricacies.
"There are three types of matches: standard duels, deathmatches, and wagered battles."
"Standard duels are friendly matches where killing is forbidden. Deathmatches are for resolving irreconcilable disputes."
"Wagered battles are judged by the arena itself. Each side fields the same number of participants, and the winner takes everything at stake."
Flender elaborated on the rules, mentioning that group battles typically involved seven to ten participants per side.
Entering the arena, the group was greeted by a massive stone tablet engraved with countless names.
"These names," Flender explained, "belong to those who died in the arena's battles."
Registering for combat was straightforward. Each participant filled out a form with their name, age, place of origin, and martial soul, then paid a ten-gold registration fee. The registration process also included a soul power test to determine rankings.
Flender made it clear that he wouldn't cover the registration fees. Only Yun Feng and the new students needed to register.
Despite their young age, the registration staff didn't ridicule or act surprised. They remained professional and efficient throughout the process, leaving a strong impression on Yun Feng.
This simple yet
effective procedure underscored the Great Spirit Arena's status as an extraordinary institution.
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