Chapter 1072 Declaration of War
After Robin declared that Gauthier had fallen by his hand, an uproar erupted across the internet, overshadowing even the fervor of the event itself.
To intensify the verbal clash between the live audience and online commentators, the production team was instructed to display a stream of online comments alongside the live action, amplifying the tension of the duel.
The spectacle began with Robin's open challenge to Bastien, already a major draw.
However, the stakes escalated dramatically when Robin announced on arrival that he had slain Gauthier, one of Sakurania's top nine martial arts masters, and claimed the bloody wolf blade.
This bold move was a direct affront to Sakurania's martial arts community, stirring significant backlash.
The martial arts community in Sakurania was quick to react, collectively denouncing Divine Drakebane.
Numerous pseudonymous martial artists vowed vengeance against Divine Drakebane for Gauthier's death.
In response to the mounting criticism, Robin took to the Dark Web to issue a stark warning: "Anyone wanting to challenge Divine Drakebane, state your name and sect. After he decapitates Bastien, Divine Drakebane will come for you next! If anyone persists in these anonymous attacks, consider it a declaration of war against Drakebane and his family. Divine Drakebane will honor the life-and-death duel agreement and will retaliate without mercy against anyone's home."
This bold declaration silenced the online bravado of Sakurania's self-proclaimed martial arts aficionados.
The speculation that Divine Drakebane might be the legendary God of Death only intensified the gravity of Ramsey's threat.
It was rumored that the God of Death was backed by the powerful Dark Web organization, capable of swiftly unmasking anyone's true identity, using their expertise in intelligence and assassination.
The God of Death, known for his vengeance and ruthlessness, issued a warning that silenced the entire internet.
This was an unprecedented quiet since the advent of the web.
The swift silence left many netizens frozen in fear, wondering what kind of formidable figure could instantly quiet the usually vociferous trolls.
Clearly, the Dark Web's dread of the God of Death was not just hearsay.
No one in the martial arts community dared challenge this figure who neither played by the rules nor heeded reason.
To cross this demon was not just risking one's life; it threatened disaster upon one's entire family.
Thus, no one was bold enough to provoke the wrath of Divine Drakebane.
The internet seemed as if it had never been a platform for heated debates before.
Similarly, the atmosphere at the Sunria Martial Arts Center was eerily quiet and tense.
As the clock ticked closer to nine o'clock, the suspense only grew even stronger.
Bastien finally made his way to the arena, escorted by two referees.
This life-and-death duel was to be overseen by three referees, all from Sunria and compromised by the Rivers.
However, upon entering the venue and feeling the chilling presence of Robin on stage, the referees were consumed by fear.
Caught in a fierce internal conflict, they hesitated over whether to use their authority to assist Bastien in defeating and killing Divine Drakebane.
At that moment, Robin pointed sternly at the three referees, warning, "Before this match starts, I want to remind you three that any slightest misjudgment will not be tolerated under Divine Drakebane's wrath! This is a duel to the death, and anyone caught cheating will meet their end on this stage first!"
The referees were terrified.
They had been contemplating bias in their officiating, but Robin's threat made them reconsider.
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