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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,

is the most powerful one. So, it

not even say these words discreetly. Hence, the leaders of the other fiefs were obviously unhappy to hear this. However, they could not disagree because they

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 Godly Geniuses of the major

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

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

Godly Geniuses. Obviously, the leaders of the fiefs thought that

blatantly reveal their thoughts and 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 deity. For the royal family, this was what they

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

Majesty?" Gilbert asked with hints of anxiety in

I already gave the order to summon them as soon as possible. So, once they all return, I will make the announcement,"

this, the leaders of the fiefs could just look

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

the public, letting its blood flow out. As the ceremony began, some dancers also

ceremony, the

festival would be given the chance to subdue these beasts. If they

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

is the Flaming

demonic beast that is at the Emperor Realm. It should

it means that he will have

an uproar. Moreover, some of the strong warriors present immediately expressed

order to prevent the Flaming Blood Dragon from hurting the audience. Then, the beast was eventually

now! Which one of you is willing to be the first one to give it a try?" the warrior in charge announced.

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

a middle-level Spiritual Emperor. He directly walked in front of the demonic beast while moving his hands up and