Blue Phoenix Chapter 41 – A Three Way Battle

”Don’t sell us short just because we aren’t wearing stupid masks or mysterious cloaks,” Hui Yue looked at the man who spoke moments before. His eyes narrowed slightly as he observed the third group with which they would do battle.

Looking at the man and his group, Hui Yue had to concede that he had underestimated them so far. He had paid too much attention towards the masked group, which, if he were not careful would lead to their demise.

Fighting against two teams at once made everything much more complicated. Hui Yue could not afford to underestimate the new arrivals. At the same time, he had to keep his eyes on the masked group. The ominous feeling Hui Yue perceived from them was in no way comfortable.

Sighing deeply, Hui Yue was suddenly tempted to forfeit. He had already been approached by the Dragon Corps which was his goal, to begin with. Although the prize money was tempting, he still did not feel like risking the lives of his friends.

Upon thinking this, a sly smile appeared on Hui Yue’s face, and he shook his head. He had been burning with excitement ever since the third group appeared. He saw the exact same excitement shining from the eyes of his friends.

Although this was a battle to the death, it was certainly a battle which he wished to participate in. He wished to challenge his abilities in a life and death fight. He wanted to see just what his limits were.

After looking at the two groups, smiles appeared on the faces of all three groups. Although two of the groups had their faces hidden completely beneath masks and cloaks, everyone within the arena knew that they were all smiling. They were all feeling the exhilaration which preceded a life and death match.

Facing towards the stage, all three groups were now standing beside one another. They watched as the audience flooded through the doors. Smiles were evident on the visitor’s faces, and their voices could be heard ringing through the stone walls. Laughter brightened up the atmosphere.

Were it not that Hui Yue knew better, he would have as

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