This is a huge cave formed naturally and excavated manually. The interior is empty and flat.
In the center is a circular arena with a diameter of about 300 to 500 meters. The outer circle is a circle of gradually rising seats, which can accommodate the audience. On the northernmost side, there is a natural raised stone platform.
This huge cave is the most sacred and important place of the Shadow Blade clan - the Ring of Glory.
Generations of sword masters from the Shadow Blade clan have completed their transition in this holy place.
Under the gaze of countless orcs, the old sword master died, and the new sword master stood in the center of the stage, bathed in glory. This is the so-called handover.
Of the two people who step into the Ring of Glory, one of them must die. This is an ancient rule of the Shadow Blade Clan. Either the original sword master steps on the body of the challenger to defend his glory; or the challenger sends his predecessor away and is crowned.
For the new Juggernaut.
No matter life or death, as long as you step into the ring, for the orcs who value honor more than life, this life will be worth it.
Every time there is a battle in the Ring of Glory, a large number of orcs will come to watch the battle. The Shadow Blade Clan will not prevent the orcs from other clans from watching. The more viewers there are, the more honors and applause they will receive.
This is also good for the Shadowblade clan's reputation, as every battle is free publicity.
The battle in the Ring of Glory on this day was undoubtedly more eye-catching.
The reason is very simple. The other person who stepped into the Ring of Glory...is a human being. Moreover, he is also a prophet who is famous throughout the continent.
Not to mention, the human prophets entered the war as the challenged.
In the past two days, the grievances between the human prophets and the Shadow Blade clan, including the defeat of Marshal Gil'Gaz, also evolved into multiple versions, which were quickly circulated in the Red Stone King City. Countless gossips made many orcs very worried about this battle.
expect.
The seats in the outer circle of the Ring of Glory...are all packed.
King Carmouche stood on a naturally raised platform on the north side. According to the rules, there must be a prestigious figure to preside over the duel. Since King Carmouche is here, he naturally becomes the best candidate.
Soon, the figure of Shadow Blade Sword Master appeared at the entrance of the Ring of Glory, and he stepped into the ring step by step.
The Shadow Blade Sword Master, who was half naked, had patterns painted with ashes on his face and body, which were called battle scars in the custom of the orcs.
Cheers rang out and shouts came and went.
"The Great Sword Master!"
"Come on, kill that human!"
"Defend the honor of the orcs!"
Most of the orcs support the Shadow Blade Sword Master. Needless to say, the reason is that the human prophet is a foreigner after all. If a foreigner defeats the sword master of the orc kingdom, doesn't it mean that the human race is much more powerful than the orcs.
The Shadow Blade Sword Master was holding his long sword like a statue, closing his eyes slightly.
After a while, he opened his eyes.
"Time's up. Where is my opponent?"
In fact, before the Shadow Blade Sword Master spoke, the place was already filled with whispers. It was clear that the time was coming, but the human prophet who was the challenger never appeared!
Many people are secretly whispering, has the human prophet escaped? After all, human beings are cowardly in nature and cannot compare to the brave orcs. On the battlefield, the performance of human defeats has proven this many times...
As the Shadow Blade Sword Master opened his mouth to question, a wave of noise quickly rose in the audience.
"coward!"
"coward!"
"He does not deserve to step into this holy place!"
King Kamush frowned.
Suddenly, a black shadow rushed into the Ring of Glory like a whirlwind, and then stood still.
This is a figure wearing a black cloak, whose face cannot be seen clearly. Many people are speculating whether this person is a human prophet?
Shadow Blade Sword Master frowned: "Don't hide your head and show your tail, human being."
With a whoop, the black cloak flew up, revealing the figure of a slender and graceful girl. She raised her voice and said: "Shadow Blade Sword Master, I will duel with you on behalf of my brother!"
Boom, the whole place was in an uproar.
Orcs are different from humans. Human nobles can appoint others to duel on their behalf, but orcs will not shy away from sacred duels, as that will be seen as cowardice.
The Shadow Blade Sword Master turned his head and looked at King Carmouche on the high platform: "I have been insulted. I demand the death of this human woman."
King Carmouche coughed: "Wait a minute. I think we need to ask the reason first."
This sentence touched the hearts of many orcs. If the human prophet was not afraid of duels, why didn't he go there in person? If he was afraid of duels, then it would be unreasonable to send his own sister to die.
Facing King Kamuch’s question, Li Shuyi gave the answer she had made up for a long time:
"My brother went to help you find the entrance to the Leyline Corridor. He said that as long as we find the entrance, we can prevent the tragedy of the Amusha Forest Earthquake from happening again on the Jiagulie Plateau."
An old orc with a stooped back stood up: "I can testify that my student Mulkan is also traveling with him."
"Isgu Great Shaman!"
Someone exclaimed.
King Kamushi nodded and said: "Preventing major earthquakes is indeed an important matter. For this reason, I also made a special trip to the prophet to request this matter."
The discussion among the orcs was somewhat divided. A considerable number of the orcs began to change their tone, and their rejection of Bai Xiaowen was not as severe as it was at the beginning.
After all, Bai Xiaowen was there to help the Orc Kingdom investigate hidden dangers. No one wanted to see the disaster of Amusa Forest happen again in their own country.
There was only one person with a gloomy face, and that was the Shadow Blade Sword Master. He turned back to look at King Carmouche, who was also looking at him.
"Why didn't I get the news?" Shadow Blade Sword Master's voice was dry and low. "If he had explained to me in advance, this duel could be postponed."
Li Shuyi on the opposite side said crisply: "My brother said that investigating the Earth Corridor is not an easy task, and he doesn't know how long it will take. If you delay, you will look down on you."
King Carmouche was a little moved: "If you both agree to postpone..."
Shadow Blade Sword Master showed a cruel smile. He said three sentences.
"Great Chief, so many spectators are looking forward to it."
"In the Ring of Glory, only one person can leave alive. This is an iron rule."
"If you can't use the blood of your enemies, then at least use the blood of your enemies' blood relatives to wash away the shame of the Shadow Blade clan!"
Carmouche sighed helplessly, then looked at Li Shuyi: "Human girl, do you have anything else to say?"
"there is none left."
Li Shuyi neatly drew out two long swords: "Let's begin."
It has to be said that Li Shuyi's attitude of being able to do things without being rude has aroused the praise of many orcs. They have seen many clever words and tricks of humans. The human girl in front of them, no matter what her strength is, at least her courage is admirable.
"Okay... then I announce that the duel has begun!"