Chapter 621

Chapter 621: First Draw Luck, Then Compete

Just as Yi Chen expected.

With the fame he gained at the Stag Coliseum and the resources Thomasen poured in to stabilize the odds at an enticing level, the total betting amounts for the first life-and-death duel at Bloodthirst Coliseum soared to an outrageous degree.

The continuously rising total betting amounts drove the audience into a frenzy.

"Damn it, I don’t even know who to bet on anymore!"

"This is giving me a headache! I originally planned to take a gamble on an underdog; I heard my friend mention this Clay a few days ago."

"Every duel seems certain to lose. But somehow, he always turns the tables, which is really strange."

"This match also looks like a guaranteed loss. But then again, it’s very likely that another miracle will happen."

"My original plan was to bet on him if the odds went above a hundred. But the odds have been fluctuating around fifty to one, never climbing higher."

"I guess the powerful figure behind Clay is placing heavy bets on him again. There are plenty of people thinking like you, wanting to take a chance on an upset. They just feel that fifty to one is enough to make a move now."

"I wonder what the people betting on an upset are thinking. Don’t be fooled by the fifty to one odds; they’re simply too low. The power gap between the two competitors is so vast that even miracles might not turn the tide."

"You have to understand, Terry is from the Time Tribe. Their one-on-one combat ability is far superior to our Tree-Dwelling Tribe’s. Let alone the fact he’s facing someone three small realms lower."

"A three-realm difference is almost an irreversible advantage. Even if Clay has a powerful figure backing him with extraordinary pills and treasures, he is definitely doomed to lose. Given the total betting amounts are this high now, there must also be strong fighters placing heavy bets to offer Terry high-quality immortal materials and treasures for free."

As time passed, the audience’s excitement only grew stronger.

Just a small number of spectators hesitated, unsure whether to bet on Yi Chen or Terry.

To ordinary viewers, the three-realm gap made the difference in power seem extremely significant.

With decent odds, the vast majority of the audience chose to place their bets on Terry.

Although they wouldn’t earn much, it felt almost like easy money.

However, since Yi Chen had previously created miracles at the Stag Coliseum, some wanted to take another chance on a miracle happening.

Unfortunately, the odds for such a miraculous outcome were only around fifty to one, which left them feeling dissatisfied.

Having extensive experience controlling the odds, Thomasen was back in his element this time.

Under his guidance, the odds remained around fifty to one.

With only one hour left before the duel and the betting channel about to close, he had already accumulated a total of two hundred trillion Low-grade Immortal Stones in resources and treasures betting on Yi Chen’s victory.

The total betting amounts surpassed one trillion.

Countless spectators, even strong fighters, kept following the seemingly decent odds and continued to increase their bets.

If Yi Chen could secure victory in this match, the resources and treasures he earned would easily meet the requirements needed to gather materials for the Fourth Generation Cave Paradise.

He could even acquire them at several times or even a dozen times the price, ensuring he had enough resources and treasures to pay.

“Your Majesty, we can start moving now!”

As soon as the time was up, the Shadow King immediately notified Yi Chen.

To increase the success rate, before every match at the Stag Coliseum, Yi Chen had always used the Shadow King’s tracking and locating techniques, as well as stealth techniques to find his opponent and drain their luck.

This time would be no different.

Yi Chen nodded toward the Shadow King.

The Shadow King immediately activated the hiding state, taking Yi Chen away from the flying treasure.

He had already located Terry’s position.

With ease, he quickly reached the palace where Terry was.

Silently, he slipped past the powerful beings guarding the palace complex and crossed the defensive barriers to enter the palace.

He slightly expanded his Perception Ability and swiftly approached Terry’s vicinity.

In addition to Terry, there were more than twenty powerful beings from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe.

They had all placed heavy bets on Terry because the odds looked good and could provide Terry with some resources and treasures useful to the Time Tribe.

Among them was the powerful being from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe controlling Terry, who was continuously cheering for him.

He even promised that if Terry won this match, he would grant him freedom.

This powerful being had seized the opportunity to bet all his belongings on Terry’s victory.

He knew very well how strong Terry was.

A Time Tribe member over level 150 was like an insect compared to these powerful beings at level 200.

Yet, Terry was considered a genius among his peers.

Moreover, Terry’s combat ability made him one of the top contenders throughout the entire super star cluster.

In the eyes of the Tree-Dwelling Tribe members, there was absolutely no doubt that Terry would win this duel.

Of course, to prevent Terry from seeking revenge and purposely losing in the coliseum, he had to promise freedom to Terry and even sign a corresponding contract.

Terry’s previous eleven consecutive victories brought him significant rewards, but they paled in comparison to the potential earnings from this bet.

He couldn’t afford to lose.

He not only placed all his belongings on Terry’s victory but also viewed this duel as a chance to expand his circle of friends.

It was through his persuasion that many powerful beings from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe decided to place heavy bets on Terry’s win.

If he won, he would not only gain substantial rewards but also make numerous powerful friends.

If he lost…

His only worry was that Terry might intentionally be killed by his opponent out of revenge.

Because of this, he promised to set Terry free if he won.

Once the Shadow King transmitted the Video Clip of the scene within the palace to Yi Chen through his Perception Ability,

Yi Chen decisively activated the Luck Technique.

In just over a minute, he drained Terry’s already meager luck completely.

After that, he did not spare the other powerful beings present.

He picked the one with the best luck and drained it.

Then the second, third, fourth…

By the time he reached the fifth one, there were less than ten minutes left before the duel started.

Escorted by the powerful beings from the Tree-Dwelling Tribe, Terry left the palace complex and headed for the coliseum.

Yi Chen followed the fifth Tree-Dwelling Tribe member, draining his luck entirely just before the duel began, right after Terry reached the arena.

He then notified the Shadow King to leave.

The Shadow King swiftly brought him back to the palace.

Once Yi Chen exited the Shadow King’s hiding range, he crossed the defensive barriers surrounding the palace and quickly entered the coliseum at the last minute.

The already restless audience in the coliseum erupted in deafening boos at his appearance.