At his question, Fatty Hart’s face fell at once, and he replied, “I would like to, but the spectator fee goes as high as 100,000 gold coins. I can’t fork out that much money!”
It was already the seventh day of the qualifying round today. Even though the number of contestants was falling day by day, not only did the people’s enthusiasm not wane but on the contrary, it was even rising further and further.
As a result, the spectator fee also rose higher and higher day by day.
,000 gold coins, 8,000 gold coins, 16,000 gold coins...
By today, it had finally broken the 100,000 gold coins mark!
To be honest, 100,000 gold coins weren’t actually a lot. However, Fatty Hart had already spent all his savings on the luxurious vehicle, so how could he possibly still be able to fork out the huge sum of 100,000 gold coins?
“Let’s go. On account of you sending me back and forth to the academy every day, I’ll cover the 100,000 gold coins spectator fee.”
“Really!?”
“If you’re not going, then forget it!”
“I’ll go! Of course I’ll go! I love you, old bro!”
Chapter 129: 100 Saint Domains, Laws of Nature Fragments
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The arena was teeming with people moving to and fro. Strangely enough, in spite of that, it seemed very quiet inside the arena.
There was no hubbub, no noise, no cheering or screaming, or anyone shouting themselves hoarse...
In a move uncharacteristic of their usual behavior, the spectators sat upright and still. Even when they exchanged an occasional word with one another, they whispered among themselves and kept their discussions down.
The 100,000 spectator fee had kept a large number of lesser nobles and petit-bourgeois from entering the arena. Thus, the ones that could enter and watch the matches were basically all well-educated middle- to higher-class nobles.
Of course, what really made all the spectators in the arena that quiet was ultimately still the Fire Dragon King’s presence gracing the venue, as well as the royalty and officials’ arrivals.
Not only had the Fire Dragon King—King Flit the 66th—arrived together with Queen Diana in person, but all the princes and princesses had also come to the arena.
Aside from them, some of the senates from the senior statesmen’s assembly, other royalty members, chancellors, and other civil and military influential officials had also personally come to watch the matches.
It was no exaggeration to say that even any random person among the VIPs here to watch the matches today held an impressive identity and was someone that played a critical role in the kingdom.
With them around, who would dare to cause a commotion?
As a result, the usually lively and boisterous arena seemed rather stifling. Once in a while, the spectators would glance at the VIP private rooms with fear, awe, and reverence in their eyes.
In particular, the 103 contestants in the contestant seats wore even more excited expressions on their faces and had looks of anticipation and pumped-up spirits in their eyes.
After spending so many years painstakingly cultivating in silence, they were finally going to show their strength in front of the king and all the court officials today.
Who wouldn’t be worked up over it?
And who wouldn’t be all pumped up over it?
Even Meng Lei couldn’t help but direct his gaze at the private rooms above him, hints of unusual emotion flashing across the depths of his eyes.
Of course, what he was really astonished by weren’t just their statuses, but also their strength.
According to Ol’ Amos, there were actually almost 100 Saint Domains in the entire arena. Meng Lei almost wet himself in shock.
That was 100 Saint Domains, after all!
Who wouldn’t be astounded by the presence of that many Saint Domains?
“In just a short 20,000 years, Fire Dragon Kingdom has already come this far. As expected, time is indeed the most powerful cheating device!”
Ol’ Amos’ somewhat surprised sigh of emotion and admiration rang out in Meng Lei’s mind, to which Meng Lei also nodded quietly in agreement. Saint Domain experts enjoyed a long, endless lifespan, and on top of that, they were also very hardy.
As long as there were no massive upheavals like the Abyss Demons’ invasion, more and more Saint Domain experts were bound to appear.
Therefore, the current Fire Dragon Kingdom was even more powerful than what it was 20,000 years ago—there was no doubt about that.
But of course, what Meng Lei was astounded by the most wasn’t the arrival of the 100 Saint Domains, but the gifts they had given him!
“Ding! Dropped item detected. Will you pick it up?”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. Host’s Physical Body Constitution +3,576!”
“Ding! Dropped item detected. Will you pick it up?”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. Host’s Spirit +2,918!”
“Ding! Dropped item detected. Will you pick it up?”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. You have obtained the First-Class Spell, Prairie-Blazing Heavenly Fire!”
“Ding! Dropped item detected. Will you pick it up?”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. Host’s Wealth +129,632!”
“Ding! Dropped item detected. Will you pick it up?”
“Ding! Assimilation successful. You have obtained the Ninth-Grade Spell, Multi-Layer Tempest!”
“Ding...”
Cold, emotionless system notifications constantly rang out in Meng Lei’s head, utterly delighting him.
In less than ten minutes, he had already picked up 39 eighth-grade spells, 9 ninth-grade spells, and 5 first-class spells!
As for light balls of other low-grade and mid-grade spells, Physical Body Constitution, Spirit, Wealth, and other attributes, they numbered so many that he couldn’t even keep count anymore.
In just a short while, Meng Lei had earned an overflowing amount of rewards—one could totally say that a windfall and a pleasant surprise had befallen him!
As a result, Meng Lei was in a wonderful mood, and he looked pleased as a punch. His expression ended up appearing completely out of place next
