The big shots in Nest City always love to gild themselves, claiming they are like lions or dragons, portraying themselves as broad-minded and ambitious.

In this regard, both the Apprentice Death God and mercenaries are actually the same.

But Yun You is different; she has never been a lion, nor a dragon soaring in the sky.

She is a cautious mouse, willing to lay low in the sewers before becoming strong, living a dark and damp low-profile life; she is also a meat-loving wolf, not picky, never missing out on any bit of profit, a little hungry wolf...

The battles in the Virtual World require no risk, come with a payment, and most importantly, offer a chance to beat the Apprentice Death God for free!

Yun You would love to have such a good thing happen every day.

Thus, the little girl accepted this virtual duel without hesitation, in front of Old Jin and Li Cang, signing an electronic duel contract with that Night Song guy.

In the next moment, a blinding white light enveloped the four of them.

When they opened their eyes again, the world before them had transformed into a massive circular arena.

The Ethernet Virtual Battleground, the world's largest, most well-equipped virtual dueling venue with the most users, looks somewhat like the grand stadiums in Nest City; the center is an oval playing field surrounded by spectator seats.

The interior of the Duel Arena isn't one complete space but is divided into several main zones, including large battlefields simulating a wild environment, as well as confined and narrow combat platforms.

The platform order is divided according to the users' strength level, the higher their rank, the more inward the platform position.

Perhaps because Yun You and Night Song hadn't completely finished their awakening process, they were both placed in the "Ordinary People" zone, and moreover, entered the most conspicuous "Platform No. 1".

At the moment the two appeared, the long silent spectator seats suddenly became lively, with spectators from various Nest Cities eagerly standing up, impatiently staring at the two on the platform.

"It's a 100% pain simulation fight, this is rare..."

"Are the blood simulation and wound simulation on? Oh... they seem to be on."

"Fight, kill, go crazy! How long has it been since we 'Ordinary People' zone last saw blood, quickly let the bloody smell... let the sweet bloody smell spread!"

"Kill!"

"Kill..."

"Kill it...!"

Unknowingly, these spectators even started singing an ear-piercing war song.

Bloodthirsty, violent, crazy... The most primal culture of the Duel Arena was fully revealed at this moment.

The spectators hardly cared about the identities of the combatants, nor were they very interested in their appearance.

All that mattered to them was pure combat and the wailing emanating from a life in peril.

Fratricidal conflicts, splattering bone and blood, have always been one of humanity's favorite forms of entertainment.

Even Li Cang, who initiated the betting, couldn't help but grin, imagining the duelists being brutally killed in his mind...

Only Old Jin remained calm from start to finish, not blending into the bloodthirsty crowd.

"Two duelists, dear spectators, good morning everyone!"

Just when the bloody war song reached its climax, a host dressed in a white robe and a metallic smiling face mask suddenly appeared in the center of the platform.

"With the blessing of the great War Master, it's been two days since our ordinary zone's Duel Arena welcomed a 100% pain simulation deathmatch."

"Ladies and gentlemen, please all rise!"

The host called out loudly, and the majority of the spectators, upon hearing this rather 'mysterious' request, surprisingly shut their mouths and stood up without hesitation.

"Let us praise the War Master, thank him for gifting us these two duelists, allowing us to enjoy this battle!"

"Praise the War Master!"

The host called out loudly, with an extremely fervent tone.

"Praise the War Master!"

The spectators immediately followed, their eyes filled with devotion.

The host then slowly walked up to Yun You and Night Song, took out a blue iris with dew from his chest, gently tapping it against their shoulders and heads, as if performing a ritual.

"The iris brushes the shoulder, bad luck stays no longer."

"The iris sweeps the crown, courage is bestowed by the War Master."

"The iris sweeps the heart, fear shall not exist."

After completing all this, the host took a step back and closed his eyes.

"Three anointings are finished, this battle has been sanctioned by the War Master, you two no longer need to worry."

"Fight to the death in front of the War Master, use blood and death to please the great War Master!"

"Finally, let us once again praise the great War Master, thank him for bringing blood and war."

"Praise the War Master!"

As the words fell, the spectators opened their mouths wide, shouting with an excited and devout tone...

"Praise the great War Master!"

The sound was like waves, one after another, making the blood boil and killing intent overflow.

Yun You knew what this strange scene was all about.

Previously, Old Jin had told her that although killings were rampant in Nest City, and violent incidents were almost everywhere, those were unseemly and off-the-record violence, not worthy of being called 'combat'.

True combat, or rather, open combat, is extremely important and formal for a warrior.

This is because most warriors in the world, whether they are Apprentice Death Gods, mercenaries, or from the military, share a common universal belief - worship of the God of War.

Legend has it that the War Master was once an ancient Apprentice Death God, who achieved countless great deeds and was the guardian of 'fairness' and 'justice' in the world.

It watches over every battle in the world, protecting and blessing those who adhere to 'procedural justice', and also bestows blessings upon believers...

Under the influence of this belief, people gradually evolved many rules.

For example: people highly revere the act of 'open dueling' itself, considering it the most righteous and rightful action, believing that anything can ultimately be resolved through a duel if the duelists agree to do so.

To what extent is this worship?

Let's put it this way, even if someone commits an unforgivable crime and is sentenced to death, they can apply for a 'duel judgment' with the plaintiff, and if they win, all charges will be dropped.

Furthermore, before a duel, the War Master's priests will arrive at the platform as hosts, ensuring the duel's fairness.

Once a fight is deemed 'fair' by them, no matter how much others or forces disagree, they must recognize the duel.

This is the value of an open duel.

"Hmm... thinking a bit too far."

Yun You shook her head, refocusing her attention.

In any case, the duel between her and Night Song is very formal, and if lost, it would indeed be quite shameful.

However, Yun You never thought she would lose.

She still had a bit of confidence in herself at the moment...

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