Chapter 553: Tox Defeated
Tox.
Level 97, Swamp Demon King.
A member of the Free Federation's third squad.
His strength was respectable, having performed decently on missions in the Hundred Ghosts Fortress. Even among elite squads, he was considered above average.
His opponent was the Demon Arrival Organization's Seventh Demon General.
A biochemically modified madman created from a death row convict, without a name, level 96.
In the eyes of the Demon Arrival Organization, failed creations don't deserve names, only code numbers.
"So, my opponent is the Seventh Demon General?"
"Perfect, I'll kill this Demon Arrival scum!"
Tox laughed wildly, exuding arrogance.
As a Swamp Demon King, his skin was thick and muddy, giving him a repulsive, unapproachable appearance.
This was the Swamp Demon's body effect, transforming his body into a swamp-like element.
Although the audience was disappointed that Ling Zhan wasn't the first to enter, they still focused on the match.
After all, this was a real deathmatch!
Whoever lost would die!
This meant both sides had to give it their all from the start.
Without showing their true power, death awaited.
Under these circumstances, this match was bound to be thrilling!
"Though I dislike the Free Federation, I still hope they win. These Demon Arrival beasts are far more repulsive than the Free Federation!"
"Yeah, but if they lose, it'll be embarrassing."
"A loss wouldn't be surprising. You might not have heard about the ten Demon Generals of the Demon Arrival Organization…"
"I have; they're incredibly powerful..."
"Alright, the match has started. Let's stop chatting!"
"..."
While people discussed, the referee wasted no time, announcing the start of the match.
As the countdown hit zero...
Boom!
The two opponents clashed instantly!
Swamp elements and biochemical toxic fumes merged, turning the entire arena into a toxic swamp!
Without the special protective barrier, the spreading elements would have transformed the whole field into a toxic swamp instantly!
This was the clash between high-level powerhouses, above level 90!
They could effortlessly alter the terrain and environment!
If it were an ordinary arena, it wouldn't have survived such destruction!
With toxic fumes everywhere, no one knew what was happening inside, but the rapid explosions and collisions made it clear there was intense combat within!
"Ling Zhan, who do you think will win?"
At that moment, three striking women—Li Chaoge, Saint Luni, and Saint Lucy—approached.
Li Chaoge posed the question.
"The Seventh Demon General will win."
Ling Zhan replied calmly.
"Hmm?"
His answer left the three women stunned.
The nearby reservists also paused, surprised by his prediction.
As a Free Federation team member, Norton sneered, "Ling Zhan, you just love to belittle our players, don't you? What if he wins? Wouldn't that slap you in the face?"
He seemed to be addressing Ling Zhan on purpose, trying to show he wasn't afraid of him.
However,
to Norton's frustration...
Ling Zhan didn't even turn his head, treating Norton's words like air, ignoring him entirely.
Ling Zhan dismissed his very existence, as did the three women.
Puff!
At this moment, a reservist from the Principality of Rhine couldn't help but laugh.
As laughter is contagious,
soon, a wave of chuckles erupted, causing Norton to flush with anger!
Yet…
he truly didn't know what to do!
He was utterly defeated.
He didn't dare to confront Ling Zhan anymore.
Attempting revenge would only humiliate him further.
But trying to regain his dignity, while realizing his limitations, only made the surrounding people laugh harder.
"Haha! Norton is hilarious! He wants respect but is too scared to fight!"
"You don't get it. He just wants to prove he's not afraid of Ling Zhan, but Ling Zhan treats him like air!"
"I think Ling Zhan shattered his ego during the global monster tournament!"
"Probably left him with a psychological scar…"
"..."
Hearing everyone's ridicule, veins bulged on Norton's forehead, but he could only lower his head.
Other members of the Free Federation saw Norton being ridiculed, yet even if they wanted to help, they were powerless.
If those laughing were regular spectators or weaker reservists,
they could shout back.
But the people here were members of powerful nations' reservist teams.
Confronting them would only bring more trouble.
So they stood back, watching Norton embarrass himself alone.
Just as Norton was calming himself,
a shocking scene unfolded!
Buzz!!
The mist-covered, swamp-transformed arena suddenly cleared, revealing the scene within.
In the middle of the arena lay a mangled corpse, crushed under the Seventh Demon General's foot, with one of its arms held in the Demon General's hand.
What made it even more nauseating...
The Seventh Demon General glanced at the severed arm, swallowing with barely restrained hunger!
If not for the orders from above to secure a victory for the Demon Arrival Organization, he'd have devoured Tox right in front of everyone.
Literally devoured.
But doing so would have interfered with the organization's plans.
So, with a crunch, the Seventh Demon General stomped on Tox's head, shattering his core spiritual form, and then turned.
He turned toward Ling Zhan's direction!
This biochemical madman transformed his hand into a blade, making a throat-slitting gesture at Ling Zhan before leaving the stage.
Whoosh!!
Witnessing this, the audience erupted in fury!
Unbelievable!
He was publicly threatening to kill Ling Zhan!
Ling Zhan observed this, his expression unchanging.
To him, this Seventh Demon General wasn't even an appetizer.
What he really looked forward to in this tournament was facing the so-called Holy Son and Holy Daughter of the Demon Arrival Organization!
To see for himself
what kind of power the top young talents of the Demon Arrival Organization wielded!