Blue Card Starry Sky

Chapter 97 The Grand Arena
After paying the bill, Lan Tian and his two companions strolled along the street. The intense training was over, and now they could finally relax. Nalan City was bustling with activity as people came out to enjoy their romantic nightlife.

The streets are brightly lit and bustling with activity, with taverns, hotels, and brothels lining the streets. Far from the capital, with the emperor far away and the empire's control loose, various businesses are thriving and economic exchanges are booming. The Yi family is the only dominant force here, only concerned with collecting money and turning a blind eye to others. As a result, Nalan City is a melting pot of people, with numerous sects and factions gathered together.

The Yi family owns an ancient mansion in Nalan City, which is the largest, most luxurious and magnificent building in the city. They are a large and wealthy family that operates various businesses, including auction houses, hotels, and large arenas. They are the richest family in Nalan City.

"There's a competition tonight, should we go check it out? It's the most attractive competition in Nalan City. Look, there are advertisements for the competition everywhere on the streets, and you can even gamble on it, isn't that exciting!" Hai Liang looked at the competition advertisements all over the streets and was eager to go check it out.

“I also want to see what’s special about it,” Cao Yuqing said to Lantian.

"Let's go! We're here now, we should definitely go and observe and learn." Seeing their excitement, Lan Tian readily agreed. He also wanted to see what was so exciting about the competition!

The arena in Nalan City is a landmark of the city, easily visible because it is so magnificent and enormous! It can accommodate 100,000 people to watch a major battle at the same time, and there are also seven or eight smaller arenas. All kinds of trades are thriving here, making it extremely lively. Gambling is everywhere, and you can achieve your dream of becoming rich overnight. Anything is possible!

Lan Tian bought three tickets to the Grand Arena's team battle—a five-person team battle, a do-or-die match. All tickets came with waivers, indicating the high stakes, large audience, and unpredictable outcome; it was one of the most popular gambling spots. The ticket seller enthusiastically recommended betting on the match result. Looking at the odds, everyone was betting on a team called "Warriors," who had won five straight! Their opponent was a new team, Sakura, who weren't favored; it was an all-female team with little introduction.

Blue Sky is optimistic about the Sakura team. There must be something special about them that they haven't been introduced much. The Warriors team, which has won five consecutive victories, must have some way to counter them! Blue Sky said to the ticket seller, "Buy me 1,000 Blue Card Coins for the Sakura team to win."

He casually handed 1,000 Blue Card Coins to the ticket seller. This was no small amount; it was Blue Sky's monthly allowance!
"Blue Sky, why did you buy so much? Are you really that confident?" Hai Liang questioned him.

"No, just playing around. We don't spend much money these days anyway," Lan Tian said casually. He himself wasn't entirely sure the Sakura team would win; it was just a feeling!
"Okay! Buy whatever you want, who cares about winning or losing! As long as you're happy." Cao Yuqing supported Lan Tian's idea of ​​going big and exciting when they went out to play.

The three strode into the arena and found their seats. The ticket seller watched Lan Tian and the others leave, shaking his head. "Rookies are really bold!" He wasn't optimistic about the Sakura team either.

The entire stadium has five floors, each capable of accommodating 20,000 spectators. Lan Tian and his group bought tickets for the middle floor, the best viewing spot. The three of them took their seats, and the stadium was already packed with spectators, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere with shouts echoing throughout the venue.

"Warrior, warrior, warrior."

You've probably watched several of the Warriors team's matches, become captivated by them, and grown to love them and become their fans. This kind of grand spectacle is exhilarating, leaving everyone incredibly excited. Bathed in music and lights, the atmosphere was incredibly tense, almost breathless, with everyone joining in the cheering and shouting encouragement.

"Warriors, Warriors Team, I love you!" The loud shouts from the fangirls around them made Lan Tian and his friends feel like they had joined the wrong team. They were rooting for the Sakura Team!
...Finally, the match officially began. At the prompting of a beautiful host, the entire arena fell silent; only her voice remained, introducing the two competing sides tonight. The crowd eagerly awaited the start of the battle.

In the center of the grand arena is a ring with a diameter of 200 meters, 10 meters above the ground, surrounded by spectator seats that offer a clear view.

"First, please welcome the Mighty Warriors team!" The host raised her right hand, and the Mighty Warriors team emerged from her right, walking to the center of the stage and waving to the audience. The entire arena erupted in cheers and excitement. Five tall and imposing warriors, clad in armor, gracefully greeted the audience before returning to their right-hand positions. Each one was handsome and incredibly powerful, captivating the young women in the arena and making them their blood-red heroes, whom they cheered on enthusiastically.

"Next up, please welcome Team Sakura!" The host raised her left hand, gesturing for them to enter from the left. Five petite girls stepped onto the stage. They were all wearing masks, obscuring their faces, but their flowing hair revealed them to be young and curvaceous; their figures and looks were likely quite good. It was a pity! The audience sighed; such beautiful girls were about to become sacrifices for Team Mighty, or perhaps perish. What a pity!

"The match is about to begin. Both sides have signed a waiver, stipulating that neither side will be held responsible for any injuries or deaths that occur during the battle. Do both teams understand?" the female host said to the two teams.

"Understood, no objections," both sides replied.

Next, a huge transparent protective shield covered the entire ring all the way to the roof to prevent injury to innocent bystanders and spectators. The match officially began.

"Today's match begins." The female host leaped off the ring and into the safe zone.

"Warriors Team, Warriors Team..." The atmosphere was electric, with everyone cheering for the Warriors Team! The cheers grew louder and louder, making everyone's blood boil.

On the arena, amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd, the Warriors team launched the first attack. In a one-on-one situation, they completely overwhelmed the Sakura team. The Warriors team showed no mercy or consideration. Their five-game winning streak had long since honed them into ruthless killers, leaving no room for hesitation in their attacks.

Five cheetahs charged towards the Sakura team with lightning speed, unleashing five different elemental attacks aimed directly at the five Sakura team girls. Ice, fire, lightning, wind, and earth skills were all activated, covering the five girls with all their might.

However, the Sakura team seemed to have anticipated this and had countermeasures in place. The five members quickly regrouped and unleashed their full defensive skills: the Ice Shield, a five-layered protective shield. All five of them possessed Ice-attribute skills. The five-layered Ice Shield rendered the Warriors team's attacks completely ineffective against them.

The first wave of attack was thus thwarted, with neither side sustaining injuries or gaining an advantage. This greatly disappointed the audience, who booed loudly, making the Warriors team lose face.

(End of this chapter)