Venerable Demon King & The Doting Immortal (QT) novel Chapter 513

Chapter 513: "Watch your mouth!"

A woman beside him crossed her arms, glaring at Da Hei. "How could you betray your own people for this prick?" she spat, her voice dripping with disdain.

Xiang Yu pinched the bridge of his nose, irritation bubbling beneath the surface. "Who said he betrayed you?" he replied, cutting through the tension.

Mei, quick to grasp Xiang Yu’s intent, jumped in. "So Da Hei can’t come for medical treatment?"

Su Jing snorted coldly, her eyes narrowing. "You think we are stupid?"

Lian shrugged. "Kind of," she quipped innocently, her tone light but her gaze sharp.

Su Jing’s teeth ground together as she glared at Lian. "Watch your mouth!"

Xiang Yu bristled at the way Su Jing spoke to the twins. He rose from his seat, his expression fierce, every muscle in his body tensing with unyielding energy.

The air around him thickened, an aura so intimidating that several members of Su Jing’s group instinctively took a step back.

"What do you want?" he inquired, his voice calm but laced with an undercurrent of menace. The sound of his words sent a chill down their spines, making it clear he was not to be trifled with.

Though Su Jing masked her fear well, a flicker of hesitation crossed her face. But she quickly regained her composure and handed him a purple card. "Lu Lu is challenging you to a fight in the arena. It’s a fight until one taps out."

Xiang Yu’s mood had darkened ever since Han Xin left. He felt cooped up, energy swirling around him without an outlet. This was the opportunity he needed, the vent for his pent-up frustrations.

"When?" he asked, eyes narrowing with interest.

A sneer twisted Su Jing’s lips, satisfaction dancing in her eyes. She could see she had hooked him.

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Xiang Yu stepped into the small arena, the noise of the gathered crowd washing over him like a wave. The place was packed with eager spectators, their voices a cacophony of excitement and anticipation.

They rarely had the chance for entertainment, and they had come in droves to see the infamous Xiang Yu, hoping to witness his downfall against Lu Lu.

Across from him, Lu Lu smirked, his teeth bared like a predator catching sight of its prey. He felt a deep disdain for Xiang Yu’s quiet confidence, the way he carried himself as if the judgment of hundreds meant nothing.

Everyone knew Xiang Yu was an exceptional fighter, but he was not an Awakened, which disqualified him from a leadership position after his adopted mother. Lu Lu was aware of this and he had no intention of holding back.

With a dramatic flourish, Lu Lu extended his hands. The air shimmered with the first signs of his Biomass Manipulation. A grotesque display of lifeless roots began writhing at his feet like serpents in a frenzy. The ground sighed beneath him, releasing life into his control.

Before Xiang Yu could react, sharp projectiles erupted from the earth. Spears of bone and thorns shot toward him with deadly precision. The crowd erupted in a roar of cheers, screaming for Xiang Yu’s demise, savouring the thrill of impending violence.

But in a blur that defied comprehension, Xiang Yu moved. He ducked low, twisted his body, and sidestepped gracefully with an agility that bordered on the supernatural.

Each movement was fluid, each motion a testament to his honed instincts. The spears collided with the ground, splintering into fragments that flew into the air, harmlessly missing their mark.

Lu Lu’s expression darkened, anger rushing through him. He roared with fury, pulling more energy from the surrounding environment. A monstrous wall of roots erupted behind him, pulsating and grotesque, as its branches twisted into new lethal projectiles.

"You can’t escape forever!" Lu Lu spat, his voice venomous, echoing through the arena as he launched another barrage of sharp weaponry. Xiang Yu narrowed his eyes, the flicker of determination igniting within them.