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Chapter 971 - 971 496 My name is Casio (4000)_2

Chapter 971: 496 My name is Casio! (4000)_2 Chapter 971: 496 My name is Casio! (4000)_2 “Interesting… interesting…”

Whale King Arlington stopped in his tracks and unexpectedly turned to walk towards the Hong Li Empire camp. Spectators from the Yana United States parted to either side of the path he took, much like waves divided by a reef.

Tap tap tap… tap tap tap…

The dull sound of footsteps drew closer to the Hong Li Empire camp. Arlington’s silhouette became more distinct, and the oppressive aura he exuded intensified with each step he took. It was as if a vast shadow loomed behind him, blocking out the sun.

In the Hong Li Empire camp, everyone’s eyes showed fear. Some of the onlookers outside pressed together, not daring to directly face Arlington’s majesty. Meanwhile, the younger generation, initially furious, bowed their heads in a silent rage, as if their spines had been broken. In the small area occupied by the Star Ring Fist school, Victor of the Scorching Fist, gripped by his disciple, trembled violently.

His aged hands clutched tightly at the hem of the Star Ring Fist Gate Master’s garment.

“Apprentice, tell me… is Arlington coming our way?” Victor’s voice was old and hoarse, with a tremor of fear.

Why was Whale King Arlington coming over again, and with such a terrifying demeanor as if to reprimand? Had he exposed himself? Had Arlington noticed?

Was he coming to uncover his feigned death and vigorously slap his old face? At an even more aggressive thought, was he here to literally kill him again?

Thinking this, Victor shivered from fear. It wasn’t right for these young people to lack martial decency, bullying an eighty-five-year-old elder; it was not good at all! Wasn’t it enough that he had fooled them by playing dead? Did they have to expose him and completely crush his old bones underfoot?

Following his master’s request, the Star Ring Fist Gate Master looked up for a moment.

He was shocked to see that Whale King Arlington was indeed looking in their direction. Moreover, he was walking straight over, like a sturdy ship breaking through ice. Many schools from the Hong Li Empire’s Secret Martial Arts World did not dare to obstruct him.

They simply allowed Arlington, full of oppressive energy, to walk over.

“Master, he’s coming, Arlington is coming.”

The Star Ring Fist Gate Master reported truthfully.

“What!?”

Victor trembled all over, almost fainting from the shock. The worst outcome was happening; Arlington was indeed coming his way. He was doomed.

Tap tap tap… as the dull footsteps approached.

Victor’s eyes twitched shut, muttering like an ostrich: “You can’t see me, you can’t see me.” He was extremely nervous; his back soaked with cold sweat and his frail, tense muscles coiled like a compressed spring.

It was unknown whether Victor’s inward chanting was effective, but in the end, Arlington did not enter the area occupied by the Star Ring Fist. Instead, he approached the black-robed figures of the Magical Golem Sect.

There, only five people stood.

Four formidable silhouettes stood before the last person, like an enclosure wall, countering Arlington’s overwhelming aura. The air currents continually clashed.

Aura ripples spread out layer by layer, sweeping up the sand from the ground.

“Step aside.”

Arlington’s voice was low and forceful, as if issuing an undeniable command. However, the four commanders of the clinic showed no signs of fear or retreat. Instead, their momentum surged like a burning flame. Their fierce eyes locked on Arlington, ready to strike at any moment.

As long as their leader backed them from behind, none of the four feared, none would shrink back, and all would dare to combat!

Even if the one before them was Whale King Arlington, who had just killed two top fighters, they would dare to rush forward together at their leader’s command to tear off a piece of flesh with their sharp claws and wild will!

Before them stood a formidable tiger, no doubt…

But behind these four snakes, there was a dragon!

“Step back, let him come…”

Casio’s voice came from behind, cold and unfluctuating.

The four commanders’ eyes flickered, and they stepped aside several paces to either side.

Clearing the middle path.

Arlington smiled, having never been confronted like this before.

Judging from their tone, it was as if he was in the presence of a king.

Arlington’s aura turned sharply cold and deep, carrying a subtle sense of danger. However, when his gaze landed on Casio, Arlington’s aura inevitably faltered, and his eyes widened.

“Blood Soul Secret Box!”

“How could this be!?” he exclaimed incredulously, completely losing his composure, “How could the First King’s Blood Soul Secret Box be in your possession?”

Opposite him, Casio was fiddling with the small box in his hand, slowly lifting his head. He had been occupied with writing the Southern Dipper Secret Transmission and hadn’t had the time to study this box left by the deceased First King. So, he took advantage of the idle time during the final battle phase of the International Exchange Meeting to examine it again.

But the result was similar to the hasty conclusion he had reached before.

It was a treasure, but also an evil object. Useless to him, yet significantly beneficial for those who were impatient, those who liked to follow evil ways.

On the gentle slope, in the spectator area of the Magical Golem Sect.

Casio listened to Arlington’s questions and simply shook his head.

“How would his Blood Soul Secret Box end up in my hands? Hehe, isn’t it obvious?” A smile suddenly emerged on his face, inexplicably cold and sinister, even carrying a chilling sense of horror that was bone-shuddering, “The answer is simple, because I’ve already killed him.”

Casio extended his hand, gently weighing the wooden box in his palm.

“This is an evil object that can draw the fresh blood of the strong. It’s a pity the First King didn’t leave even scraps of flesh and blood behind when he died, otherwise it might’ve been interesting to have it draw some essence blood and test its effects on someone…”

Arlington, observing Casio’s smile, felt as if there was a man-eating monster hidden behind that handsome and attractive face. Casio had clearly killed an Extreme Fighter! Yet his words were as casual as if he had slaughtered a mere beast, emotionless. It seemed like an inevitable fact to him.

This was a top-tier fighter! How many of them could there be in the world?!

“Did you truly kill the First King?!”

Arlington was already seventy percent convinced, as the Blood Soul Secret Box was the First King’s most crucial treasure. Unless he was dead, it wouldn’t fall into someone else’s hands. Nevertheless, Arlington found it hard to believe and asked again.

“Yes, he is dead,” Casio delineated the fact, his blue eyes meeting Arlington’s, “Before his death, he even left some last words about you. Do you want to hear them? I still remember.”

“What last words?”

“Damned Arlington, I won’t let you off, even as a ghost.”

Upon hearing these last words, Arlington was initially in disbelief, but then his brow furrowed. He remembered, that night he seemed to have casually asked the First King to hunt while helping himself out by eliminating the Magical Golem Sect. And the man before him was the leader of the Magical Golem Sect! So, had he unwittingly caused the First King’s death? Leading him to attack futilely and fall into a trap?

No way… Ah this…

This was definitely not Arlington’s intention…

Embarrassment, regret, mixed with a bit of guilt.

Arlington’s expression was bizarre.

But then, the thought of avenging the First King rose in his heart.

His dark eyes sharpened as he looked at Casio once more, asking,

“Are you a person from the Secret Martial Arts World of the Hong Li Empire?”

“You could say that.”

“Do you come from the Magical Golem Sect, at the Extreme Fighter Level?”

“Isn’t that obvious?”

“Would you accept my challenge, mysterious powerhouse of the Hong Li Empire? If I win, hand over the First King’s Blood Soul Secret Box to me.”

“Agreed.”

After a brief exchange, Arlington took a deep breath.

“Strong one, state your name.”

Casio’s expression was unreadable as he slowly uttered each word,

“My name is Casio, the one who will soon overpower and defeat you…”