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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, Your

terms of strength, I personally think that Odin is the most powerful one. So, it might not be

even say these words discreetly. Hence, the leaders of the other fiefs were obviously unhappy to hear this. However,

in the Ghostly Demon Land, Rocky displayed an amazing performance that even surpassed the warriors at the Shura Realm. Because of this, many were also convinced that he would eventually emerge as the winner in the battle among the

took three to five years before the result was decided. But everyone can see that this time, things are progressing much faster. Therefore, I plan to announce the nine Godly Geniuses of the royal family in advance, so that they could join in the battle of the original Godly Geniuses,"

family would usually begin after the battle of the fiefs' Godly Geniuses was

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

opinions. After all, they knew why the king was so 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

Therefore, thinking that it would boost the morale of the people, the king decided to reveal the identities of

it, Your Majesty?" Gilbert asked with

to summon them as soon as possible. So, once they all return, I will make the

the leaders of the fiefs could just look at each other and be

that. Now that Leader Gilbert has arrived, let's start the sacrificial

into the center of the square. Then, it was slaughtered in front of the public, letting its blood flow out. As the ceremony began, some dancers also began to dance along with festive

sacrificial ceremony, the beast-subduing contest was held.

and brought out. Then, the warriors attending the festival would be given the chance to subdue these beasts. If

red beast with an aura equivalent to that of a high-level Spiritual

is the Flaming

know! It is a rare demonic beast that is at the Emperor Realm. It should be on the

will

into an uproar. Moreover, some

long after, an enchanted barrier was set up at the center of the square in order to prevent the Flaming Blood Dragon from hurting the audience. Then, the beast was eventually released from the iron

you is willing to be the first one to give it a try?" the warrior in

powerful Spiritual Emperors scrambled to get to the center of the square. However, since there were too many of them, it was

in front of the demonic beast while moving his hands up and down as if