Chen Chu stood in a colossal arena, stretching nearly three hundred kilometers across, its structure forged from massive, rugged stone. Faint traces of dried blood could be seen along the towering five-thousand-meter-high walls.0

All around the vast colosseum’s spectator stands, thousands of stone statues stood in eerie silence. Some took human form, while others were colossal beasts, each radiating a lingering aura of dread.0

As Chen Chu carefully observed his surroundings, information suddenly surfaced in his mind.0

The Ancient Arena.0

This unique ruin was shrouded in the immense power of ancient principles, and at certain times—when two chosen duelists appeared—these principles would activate.0

Only the victor could leave the arena, earning a random but extraordinary reward. The rewards could range from a powerful forbidden weapon and bloodline enhancements to an indestructible body or even a direct leap from the early mythical level to its peak.0

Seeing this, a smile appeared on Chen Chu’s face. Since the dueling principles dictated a life-or-death battle...0