Logically speaking, a newcomer like Lu Feng, who had just entered the Reincarnation Paradise, should have had a dedicated Employee to guide him.
They would provide a detailed introduction to the various areas and important facilities within the Reincarnation Paradise.
However, Anka, who was by Lu Feng's side, clearly possessed extraordinary strength.
No one would treat Lu Feng as a newcomer, so naturally, no Employee came forward to guide him.
This resulted in Lu Feng, unfamiliar with the place, getting lost within the vast Reincarnation Paradise.
"Sigh!"
Lu Feng let out a soft sigh, slowly raising his head to gaze at the sky at a 45-degree angle.
Oh no, it was the high ceiling of the Reincarnation Paradise.
"Perhaps, this is the trouble of being at the top, as they say."
Anka, standing beside him, stared at Lu Feng with a speechless expression.
He had chosen his own Poop Scooper; even if he wasn't smart, he couldn't just abandon him anywhere. He had to look after him carefully.
"Anyway, we still have three days to stay in this Reincarnation Paradise, so let's just treat it as a relaxing stroll."
Lu Feng said, walking forward with leisurely steps.
Anka followed closely behind, its large eyes curiously scanning its surroundings.
Anka had previously lived on Mount Kolbo, where people were scarce, and it had almost no opportunities for close contact with humans.
Now, suddenly finding itself in this bustling, crowded Reincarnation Paradise,
the strong curiosity inherent to felines was instantly ignited.
After wandering for most of the day, Lu Feng and the tiger finally arrived at the central area of the Reincarnation Paradise.
Unlike the shops run by Employees, the dozen or so buildings here were much grander and taller.
Lu Feng's current rank was too low, and the usage permissions for many places had not yet been unlocked.
He could only see four buildings: the Attribute Enhancement Hall, the Equipment Enhancement Hall, the Trial Field, and the Arena.
The others were shrouded in mist, unclear and inaccessible.
Because Lu Feng chose to transform Anka into his permanent follower, he forfeited the mission settlement reward from the previous world.
Therefore, he had no Attribute Points, so there was no need to visit the Attribute Enhancement Hall for now.
While the Equipment Enhancement Hall and the Trial Field were good places, they consumed too many Reincarnation Paradise Coins.
Lu Feng only had 4,000 Reincarnation Paradise Coins left, which seemed like a lot.
But considering he needed to purchase recovery items for the next world, and for two people including Anka,
plus needing to reserve a portion as emergency funds, his wallet quickly became tight.
Currently, the only place he could go was the Arena.
In the Arena, he could battle other Contractors, and even if he lost, he wouldn't truly die, allowing him to fight without restraint.
This would not only hone his combat skills but also expose him to various types of combat Contractors.
It would be very helpful for improving his combat experience and awareness.
Of course, the most crucial point was that competing here was free!
The Arena stood like a majestic giant tower among the buildings, the grandest and most spectacular of the four.
Its wide gates were open, like the gaping maw of a giant beast, constantly swallowing and spitting out a continuous stream of people.
These Contractors either harbored grand ambitions, eager to showcase their skills in the Arena;
or they came out of admiration, simply to witness the exciting duels between experts.
And in the surrounding area of the Arena, various stalls were neatly arranged.
Some stalls sold strange equipment and items, attracting passersby to stop and look;
others displayed a variety of notices and flyers, covered with enticing information such as "Latest Arena Ranking Changes" and "Guide to Quickly Defeating Opponents (Ranged Edition)."
Additionally, some stall owners loudly hawked their exclusive collections of "Complete Guide to Taunting Poses" and "Skill Release and Practical Theory" secret manuals, attempting to attract more customers.
Lu Feng walked steadily towards the Arena. As he stepped through the door, a strong sensation of teleportation instantly washed over him.
Anka, standing beside him, instinctively turned its head, seemingly trying to avoid a potential "blunt object" sneak attack from behind.
It stood tense, its eyes vigilantly scanning its surroundings.
"Relax, this is a super short-distance teleportation; it won't hit you on the back of the head."
Lu Feng said with a relaxed expression, looking like a seasoned veteran.
"Roar! (Then why are you covering the back of your head? I saw it!)"
Lu Feng couldn't help but cough awkwardly, then quickly changed the subject,
"Ahem, practical training is about to start, concentrate."
With that, he walked ahead, leaving Anka behind, glaring at his back with puffed cheeks.
You have entered the Arena. Please select a mode.
Arena Mode / Spectator Mode.
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Spectator Mode: You can watch other Contractors compete. It costs 2 Reincarnation Paradise Coins per hour. You can choose which match to watch.
Current ongoing matches: 17936.
If you wish to watch the top 100 Arena competitors, it costs 10 Reincarnation Paradise Coins per hour.
If you wish to watch the top 10 Arena competitors, it costs 50 Reincarnation Paradise Coins per hour.
If you wish to watch the top 3 Arena competitors, it costs 100 Reincarnation Paradise Coins per hour.
Arena Mode: In this mode, the Hunter participates in the competition. The Reincarnation Paradise will rank the Hunter based on whether he has participated in competitions.
Arena Mode is divided into Individual Combat and Team Combat.
Individual Combat is a 1v1 mode, and Team Combat is a 10v10 mode. The two ranking mechanisms will be calculated separately… "Select Arena Mode: Individual Combat." Lu Feng made his choice directly.
Beep..., checking if the Hunter has participated in the Arena. Check complete. The Hunter has never participated in any form of Arena.
Beginning to assign a rank to the Hunter. Current rank: 165192 (Tier 1 Rank). (This rank is unrelated to the Hunter's strength; it is based on the Hunter's number of Arena participations and win/loss record.)
Please actively participate in the Arena. The top 10 in the Arena will receive special rewards.
The Hunter has selected to participate in Arena Mode: Individual Combat. You will be teleported into a rest pod in three seconds.
Lu Feng felt a flash of light before his eyes, and then he found himself in a rest pod.
This rest pod was exquisitely furnished, equipped not only with soft and comfortable seating but also a bed where one could fully relax.
On the wall directly facing him, a massive high-definition display screen was embedded,
clearly showing various information.
First to catch his eye was Lu Feng's own ranking, as well as the rankings of the Contractors adjacent to him.
In addition, the screen displayed real-time updates on the various matches taking place around, allowing him to instantly grasp the dynamics within the entire Arena.
However, the most eye-catching feature was the area that occupied most of the screen.
There, ten distinctly styled, uniquely shaped avatars were neatly arranged.
These avatars had all undergone careful disguise processing, lined up from top to bottom, representing the top ten powerhouses in this Arena.
At this moment, Anka swaggered onto the bed.
The bed, which was originally quite spacious, was nothing more than a small mat for the large-bodied Anka.
Matching opponent for the Hunter... Match complete.
Due to the first battle, please choose your appearance.
The available appearances were diverse, and some even required payment.
"Capitalists are exploiting everywhere."
Looking at the paid appearances, Lu Feng complained.
After glancing at Anka, Lu Feng chose a primitive-style bone mask, paired with a large white animal fur cape.
These were purely decorative, without any attribute bonuses or equipment effects.
But Lu Feng insisted that dressing up as a primitive person, regardless of whether it would boost his combat power, would at least keep his aesthetic consistent with Anka's.
The Hunter has chosen an appearance. Beginning teleportation.
After a blur, Lu Feng's vision returned.
He was in a circular Arena. The terrain of the Arena was not small, about three to four hundred meters.
Under his feet was a sturdy and non-slip metal floor, and the edges of the Arena were filled with an energy shield.
Around the Arena were tiered spectator stands. The overall shape of the Arena was like a puddle.
The flat, circular Arena in the middle was low, and the surrounding spectator stands were high.
A typical coliseum architectural style.
Lu Feng's opponent at this time was dressed like a special forces soldier, with tactical goggles covering most of his face, holding an M416, several grenades clipped to his waist, and a frying pan tucked into his back pocket.
Seeing that Lu Feng was just a primitive man, holding a rusty long spear, the special forces soldier was full of disdain,
"What good luck, I ran into a freebie noob."
But as the teleportation ripples ended, the special forces soldier saw a giant tiger with an astonishing aura appear behind Lu Feng, and a million grass mud horses immediately galloped through his mind.
Looking at his proud M416, he feared that shooting this giant beast would only be tickling it.
Conversely, if he took one claw from it, he would surely be in pieces.
"Big brother opposite, what did you just say? What freebie?"
Lu Feng retorted unceremoniously.
"You despicable scoundrel, you deliberately dropped your rank from a high position to bully noobs, didn't you? I am ashamed to compete with you!"
Your opponent has surrendered.
Individual Combat has ended. Victory!
The Hunter's rank has increased, from 165192 to 157303 (Tier 1).
Lu Feng was stunned. His first Arena match, won without a fight?