Soul Land 5: The Rebirth of Tang San

Chapter 468: The Pride Of The Lion-Tiger Clan

Chapter 468: The Pride Of The Lion-Tiger Clan

In order to earn more money, he even went as far as helping those nobles by throwing matches, just to buy more natural treasures to sustain his clan members' lives.

However, his childhood sweetheart's bloodline conflict was particularly severe, reaching a point where even treasure herbs and fruits could not suppress it. His heart was full of despair, and at the bottom of that despair, resentment brewed. He hated everything in this world; he hated that he was cursed by the heavens, that life was so difficult for him even though he was working so hard.

He hated everything.

Until he met Asura, the one who saved his life, the lives of his entire clan, and... the life of his beloved.

When Asura resolved all his worries and even allowed his bloodline to fully integrate, Big Cat had already made up his mind. No matter if he had to be a slave or a servant in the future, he would repay this great benefactor.

But Asura did not enslave him; instead, he treated him as a friend and gave him the opportunity to lead the Lion-Tiger clan in its rise. At this moment, his heart no longer harbored resentment but was filled with unparalleled and unprecedented fighting spirit. He no longer fought for survival but for the Lion-Tiger clan and his own honor. He no longer needed to feign civility with those nobles; he only needed to unleash his battle intent and defeat all opponents in his way.

Big Cat was assigned to Stage One. As he stepped onto the stage, every step was firm and powerful. During his ascent, he removed his hooded cloak and tossed it aside, revealing his striped fur, strong physique, and facial features with both lion and tiger characteristics, all showcasing his unique heritage.

He stood tall, determined to show all spectators whether the Lion-Tiger clan was truly cursed or genuinely powerful.

Lion-Tiger clan? As they watched him step onto the competition stage, the nobles from the lion race and the tiger race in the VIP seats couldn't help but stand up in shock.

Since when could the Lion-Tiger clan participate in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition? How did he get here? Is he a noble?

"It's a disgrace!" a strong tiger demon growled with anger in his eyes. "How can these cursed beings be allowed into the Ancestral Court? This will bring a curse upon our tiger race!"

The members of both races present all started yelling in anger. However, Big Cat was already on stage, and his participation was set in stone.

At this moment, Big Cat's opponent also stepped onto the stage. It was about two meters tall, covered in golden fur, and had exceptionally long arms. A shiny silver staff was in its hand, blending with its golden fur to create a dazzling brilliance.

It was a Golden Silk Demon Ape, a top branch of the ape race and a second-tier bloodline.

The Golden Silk Demon Apes were one of the most perfect combinations of speed and strength. Moreover, it was innately gifted with exceptionally high spiritual power. The Golden Silk Demon Apes even had a third vertical eye on its forehead, which allowed it to use powerful spiritual attacks.

The Golden Silk Demon Ape clan had always been dominant among the ape race. Unfortunately, it had never produced a Demon Emperor, so it had always remained a second-tier bloodline.

Big Cat looked coldly at his opponent, a heavy sword already in his grasp. Who the opponent was and what clan it belonged to didn't matter to him; all that mattered was that he had to win, so he would win!

The Golden Silk Demon Ape bared its teeth at him, revealing its fangs, but its eyes showed disdain.

The two opponents were on opposite sides of the stage, far apart, making any verbal exchange rather difficult.

"Begin!"

With the referee's announcement, Big Cat's first match in the Ancestral Court Elite Competition officially began.

Both sides launched their attacks almost simultaneously.

The Golden Silk Demon Ape propped itself up with its long staff and leaped into the air. Its speed was incredibly fast, like a shooting star shooting across the arena, swiftly charging toward Big Cat. The gold and silver intertwined, looking extremely dazzling.

As it ran, its muscles began to swell, and it transformed from a humanoid into a giant ape.

In an instant, it swelled to a height of four meters, its speed increased dramatically, and the long staff in its hand grew larger to match its physique. With an imposing aura, it charged straight at Big Cat.

Big Cat moved simultaneously with his opponent, dragging his heavy sword with his right hand and striding toward the enemy. His eyes were cold, and a blazing white flame ignited instantly. With each step, the flames on his being intensified, and his aura surged. His already strong body became even more imposing, swelling up as well. Bloodline power surged!

The Golden Silken Demon Ape raised the staff high above its head with both hands.

"Take this!"

At the same time, the vertical eye on its forehead suddenly opened, ready to launch a spiritual attack.

At that moment, Big Cat burst out with a furious roar. "GET LOST!"

The blazing golden flames around his body suddenly turned platinum, condensing into a giant Lion-Tiger head that emitted a terrifying roar.

Facing this roar, the vertical pupil of the Golden Silken Demon Ape, which had just opened, couldn't release its spiritual power due to sheer intimidation. Its bloodline surged, and even as a second-tier bloodline being, it suddenly felt a strong sense of fear. The power of its bloodline scattered; the golden light radiating from its entire body was greatly diminished, and the force with which it swung its staff weakened.

Big Cat's right hand swiftly lifted the heavy sword upward. With his rich combat experience, he certainly wouldn't miss such an opportunity.

The long staff fell, colliding with the heavy sword, creating a deafening boom.

In the next moment, under the spectators' shocked gazes, the clearly extraordinary silver long staff was directly sent flying. The golden glow on the Golden Silken Demon Ape dimmed almost completely, and it was knocked backward.

Big Cat stepped forward with full force, and the Lion-Tiger Golden Astral's platinum light grew even brighter. At the moment of collision, he had already absorbed part of the opponent's power, which had now completely transformed into his strength. The sword in his hand was as heavy as it was massive, yet it appeared as light as a feather as it slashed down fiercely.

A platinum sword light flashed through the air, and at that moment, time seemed to freeze. The Golden Silken Demon Ape, which had been sent flying, suddenly paused in mid-air.

Then, its golden body abruptly exploded into countless fragments, scattering in all directions. Blood and entrails splattered, creating a rain of blood in the sky.

The stands erupted in an uproar!

This was the first death in today's competition so far.

After all, this was the Ancestral Court Elite Competition, and the participants were elite powerhouses from various powerful clans. Everyone gave everyone else some face, as this was just a competition. Determining victory or defeat rarely involved lethal force. But Big Cat had not only killed his opponent, he had done so in a truly brutal manner, as if he was venting deep-seated grievances accumulated over the years.

The lion and tiger demons in the stands were wide-eyed, completely unable to believe what they were seeing.

On the competition stage, Big Cat acted as if nothing had happened. He strode over to the silver staff that had been sent flying and picked it up—it was his trophy, after all. A child from a poor family would never waste anything.

With one hand dragging his heavy sword and the other holding the silver staff, he casually walked off the competition stage.

The Ancestral Court Elite Competition had no rule against killing opponents; as a matter of fact, it had no rule against anything apart from outside interference. Moreover, the world of the demons and nymphs was a world where the strong were revered. Being able to kill an opponent, especially in an official competition like this, was a testament to one's skill.