NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1098: Silence
Seeing this scene, everyone began to get excited, because the Berserker could once again defeat his opponent. Even the commentator started to lament for the long-haired man, "Alas, he couldn't dodge this time; it seems the Berserker will win again."
However, just as the commentator finished speaking, he saw the long-haired man move. The long-haired man fiercely elbowed the Berserker's head, without any protection, landing a solid blow on his head. Due to the pain and dizziness, the Berserker's grip on the long-haired man seemed to loosen slightly.
Seizing this opportunity, the long-haired man kneed the Berserker in the abdomen hard. If he was letting go slowly before, now even the Berserker's speed had slowed down.
So the long-haired man forcefully flicked the Berserker's hand away and then managed to escape. Once free, the long-haired man swung his leg and struck the Berserker on the back. Because of the long-haired man's strength, the Berserker was sent hurtling toward the iron mesh beside the stone platform.
Soon after, the entire arena heard the sound of chains scraping, and inside the Duel Arena, the seemingly indomitable Berserker slowly collapsed against the chains, falling to the ground like a pile of mush. No roars, no excitement, the entire arena was deathly silent.
The commentator was stunned by this scene for a long moment before reacting and then said to everyone, "The Berserker, lost!"
At that moment, the Duel Arena seemed not like an arena at all, eerily quiet, without a single excited shout. Every face bore an expression of disbelief because they had just witnessed something unimaginable in their lifetime.
In the Duel Arena now stood only one man, the long-haired man whom nobody, including the commentator, had thought highly of before. At his feet lay the man who had never lost, known as the Berserker. No one could have imagined that even the Berserker would have a day like this.
Why was everyone so shocked? If Xiao Yifei had seen the Berserker before, he would know that this man had fought over thirty matches and had crushed every opponent without exception. That's why the title of Berserker was so popular in this Duel Arena.
Because that title represented the strongest here! But at this moment, the man symbolizing the strongest was knocked down by a seemingly weak long-haired man. Looking back at the match, whether it was the shoulder throw or the final escape from the hold, this long-haired man brought many surprises to everyone.
Ren Tianye was also in shock, his mouth wide open. In a place like this, betting usually accompanies the duels, similar to fist betting, but crucially, Ren Tianye had bet everything on the Berserker.
Actually, you can't blame Ren Tianye, because anyone who has been in this Duel Arena knows that as long as you want to bet on fists, you should put your money on the Berserker, it's a sure win, no loss. That's why the bookmakers were hesitant to start new bets, as some people blindly bet on the Berserker, leaving them with no choice.
But today was different. The spectator seats were filled with many who were holding their stomachs, appearing very happy because those who started the bets had already made a fortune. These people couldn't wait to kneel before the long-haired man.
Finally, someone broke the prolonged silence, it was the commentator. "The Berserker, lost." With this voice, the people on stage finally realized that this duel was over, and a victor had been decided.
However, what followed was not cheers for the man, but unavoidable cursing because almost everyone had bet some money on the Berserker, regardless of the amount, they all lost. That's why they view the long-haired man so poorly.
In their eyes, the long-haired man wasn't a hero now, but the culprit who cost them money. The incessant curses couldn't even be stopped by the commentator. Yet the man on stage didn't care, walking straight back to his cage, not forgetting to glance disdainfully at the Berserker on the ground before he left.
No one could see his face clearly, but that didn't matter; they hurled abuses at the long-haired man. Suddenly, Xiao Yifei looked at Ren Tianye and teasingly said, "Mr. Ren, I bet you wagered quite a lot too?"
Hearing this, Ren Tianye snapped out of his shock, but his face was rather displeased. Judging by his expression, it was clear that Ren Tianye had indeed bet a lot. Xiao Yifei smiled slyly at this. Seeing Ren Tianye like this, both of them felt secretly pleased.
Seeing the atmosphere gradually calm down, Asashi slowly asked, "Mr. Ren, where is my mother that you mentioned?" Upon hearing Asashi's sudden challenge, Ren Tianye's face darkened further. Seeing this, Asashi pressed on, "Mr. Ren, were you lying to me?"
Hearing this, Ren Tianye's eyes dodged, not daring to look Asashi in the face directly. But soon, Ren Tianye regained his composure and said to Asashi, "No, why would I lie to you?" After speaking, Ren Tianye touched his nose and continued, "Besides seeing his mother, didn't Asashi also want the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle?"
Hearing Ren Tianye mention the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, Asashi frowned, unsure of what Ren Tianye was up to. Xiao Yifei cut in, "That's right, we want the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle." Hearing Xiao Yifei affirm this, Asashi nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Ren Tianye smiled and said, "Since you want the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, why don't we play a game?" With his expression becoming sinister, Ren Tianye proposed this game, causing Xiao Yifei to ponder briefly, then shake his head in doubt, "Why?"
Hearing Xiao Yifei ask why, Ren Tianye found it amusing and laughed, but his eyes stayed fixed on Xiao Yifei. "Why? The Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle is with me now, so you don't get to ask why. Let me put it this way. If you agree, you have a fifty percent chance to get the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle."
Saying this, Ren Tianye pulled out the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, which had been hidden on his person, still in its box. Seeing the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle, Xiao Yifei and Asashi both perked up, but Ren Tianye just mentioned that agreeing would give them a fifty percent chance of getting the Needle.
"What if I don't agree?" Xiao Yifei voiced another scenario, but the outcome was obvious as Ren Tianye slowly said, "If you disagree, don't even think about the Green-eyed Silver-tailed Needle." Ren Tianye's words were resolute, his goal was to make Xiao Yifei agree.