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"So, do we have to go and attend it?" Rocky asked.

"Yes, of course. Godly Geniuses must attend this festival. After all, this a chance for you to test each other's strength. Well, with your current strength, I believe that no one among the other Godly Geniuses could match you. But it is still a good opportunity for you and Valeria. Moreover, although the king decided not to pursue the matter about the Purgatorial Tripod in the meantime, it doesn't necessarily mean that it's over. If we do not abide by his wishes, he might find an excuse to make things difficult for you again," Gilbert warned.

"Don't worry, you will find it interesting. You will also have a chance to subdue precious demonic beasts during the festivities," he added.

"All right then. I guess we'll go and have some fun." Rocky eventually agreed.

"Good. I will send someone to the royal family and confirm our attendance." Gilbert nodded and dismissed them.

A few days later, the day of the Beast-fighting Festival finally came.

Early in the morning, Rocky, Gilbert, Valeria, and Vivian set out and headed to the Royal Land.

Although the royal family and the entire Shura Race had been a bit jittery ever since Prince Enoch's rebellion started, this kind of festival was actually helpful to divert the people's attention.

As soon as the four arrived at the square, where the festival was going to be held, they saw that the place was already crowded with many powerful warriors of the Shura Race.

On the high platform in front of the square, the king, several elders, and Princess Layla sat side by side. At the same time, the leaders of the other fiefs, and their Godly Geniuses also sat on both sides. Lastly, some of the royal ministers also sat with them.

Strangely enough, Zain was the only important figure who did not show up.

Then, after Rocky and the others went to the high platform, they appeared before the king to pay their respects.

"Gilbert, welcome! We were already wondering why you haven't shown up yet," the king happily greeted. Although the royal family was faced with many problems, he seemed to be in a good mood since it was a huge festival.

"We are sorry for our late arrival." Gilbert just smiled apologetically.

"Don't worry about it. Anyway, I was actually talking with the elders about Odin." The king suddenly changed the topic.

him,

the most powerful one. So, it might not be an exaggeration to say that the winner of the battle among

leaders of the other fiefs were obviously unhappy to hear this. However,

Shura Realm. Because of this, many were also convinced that he would eventually emerge as the winner

nine Godly Geniuses of the royal

the Godly Geniuses of the royal family would usually begin after the battle of the fiefs' Godly Geniuses was concluded. Then, the winner of the latter would join the

king suddenly decided to mix the two battles of Godly Geniuses. Obviously, the leaders of the fiefs thought that

eager to advance the battle of the Godly Geniuses. The earlier the battles ended, the sooner the victor could obtain the qualification to become a

royal family at any time. Therefore, thinking that it would boost the morale of the people, the king decided to

you going to announce it, Your Majesty?" Gilbert asked with hints of anxiety in

but I already gave the order to summon them as soon as possible. So, once

just look at each other and be

has arrived, let's start the sacrificial ceremony!" the

slaughtered in front of the public, letting its blood flow

sacrificial ceremony, the beast-subduing contest was held.

beasts would be selected and brought out. Then, the warriors attending the festival would be given the chance to subdue these beasts. If they could tame them, then they

the square. Inside, a huge red beast with an aura equivalent to that of a high-level Spiritual Emperor

is the

is at the Emperor Realm. It should be on the

means that he will have a companion that is

soon as the demonic beast was revealed, the crowd burst into an uproar. Moreover, some of the strong warriors present immediately expressed

square in order to prevent the Flaming Blood Dragon from

the first one to give it a try?" the

to get to the center of the square. However, since there were too many of them, it was decided

Emperor. He directly walked in front of the demonic beast while moving his hands up