Chapter 59: The Final Showdown

Actually, this isn't surprising.

Although after the Summoned Creature revived,

the various nations began to explicitly forbid foreign summoners from entering,

there are still some that slip through.

Like the earlier Pu Xiangzhong and Jin Yongshun, they smuggled into Dragon Nation by forging identities.

So, the existence of Great Hero Nation spies in Dragon Nation is not surprising.

It's just that,

Zhang Cheng doesn't understand why these spies would all choose to retreat at once.

Shouldn't they leave some behind and withdraw only part?

After all, the cost of smuggling in is extremely high!

"I think I get it."

Zhang Cheng pinched his chin, thought for a moment, then said,

"If I'm not mistaken, Great Hero Nation will be our opponent in the ninth match."

"To prevent these spies from being captured after a failure, they withdrew early to avoid complications."

I have to say,

Great Hero Nation is still quite self‑aware!

But the key is,

Zhang Cheng's System has a super‑sensing ability that covers the entire Dragon Nation.

"I'll go find Chief Captain Qin right now and tell him," Zhang Cheng said as he prepared to leave.

The System spread its hands and said, "Oh dear, do you think Qin Meng is a fool? He probably already knew about this."

"The Great Hero Nation spies might not even realize that from the moment they set foot on Dragon Nation's soil,

they have actually been marked."

"The reason they haven't acted on them is first, they fear the spies could summon powerful Summoned Creatures, which are hard to deal with;

second, they are casting a long line to catch big fish; third, the timing wasn't right."

"Now the timing is ripe; both big and small fish appear, it's time to haul the net."

"As expected, within ten minutes, Chief Captain Qin will definitely come looking for you!"

As the words finished,

sure enough!

Qin Meng hurried over.

"Zhang…Zhang Cheng, according to the report from the spy I arranged, the Great Hero Nation spies are trying to evacuate to various coastal regions."

Qin Meng gasped heavily, sweat pouring down his forehead like rain,

"So I hope you can summon a Summoned Creature to help us capture those guys!"

Just as the System said!

Zhang Cheng nodded,

"Chief Captain Qin, no need to be formal; this is what I should do."

Having said that,

Zhang Cheng summoned the silhouettes of the Black and Bai Wuchang.

"Gentlemen, I must trouble you again this time," Zhang Cheng bowed with clasped hands.

Black and Bai Wuchang waved casually,

"Young friend, no need for courtesy; these despicable guys dare to run amok on my Dragon Nation's land,

my brother and I naturally ought to intervene."

"It's just a trivial matter; we set off immediately!"

After speaking,

Qin Meng left with Black and Bai Wuchang.

Zhang Cheng stood still, glanced at his watch; there were only eight hours left until the ninth decisive battle.

To avoid any mishap when Qin Meng arrests the Great Hero Nation spies, it seems tonight will be another sleepless night.

"Actually, you can rest easy."

"In this age of revived gods and ghosts, the power of Black and Bai Wuchang far exceeds your imagination."

The System said calmly.

"I know that."

Zhang Cheng waved his hand, "Actually I'm more worried about what to do with the Great Hero Nation spies after we capture them."

"According to the law, without sufficient evidence, at most we can only send them back to their country."

"Moreover, they've all chosen to withdraw, so they've surely destroyed all evidence."

The System couldn't help but laugh:

"What, are you still worried about such a simple issue?"

"Once caught, just eliminate them outright!"

"As for the law…the ultimate interpretive authority belongs to Dragon Nation, doesn't it!"

Concise and to the point,

just deal with them directly,

keeping them is also a risk.

Zhang Cheng frowned and said:

"I think they should face away from the sea, turn toward the land of my Dragon Nation, kneel for seven days and seven nights, and then be dealt with!"

"Aren't they unwilling to admit their mistake? Then let the whole world see the ugly face of Da Xiong Nation."

Upon hearing this,

the System gave a slight nod, "I think you're right."

At the Divine Ghost Killing Arena.

Dragon Nation's Life-or-Death Duel, ninth match, officially begins!

The massive arena suspended in mid‑air is now filled with tens of thousands of spectators from nations worldwide.

The atmosphere roared like a mountain‑crushing wave; the crowd erupted in shouts almost simultaneously, and the arena seemed to tremble from their clamor.

Front‑row spectators of Dragon Nation waved their national flags, the banners fluttering sharply in the wind.

The rear‑row audience quickly raised their signs, all the signs converging in one place,

and from the height, the most dazzling Dragon Nation flag could be seen!

The final match of the Deadly Duel Challenge.

The audience's emotions were fully ignited, everyone's gaze fixed on the center of the arena.

Soon, the figure of the Mysterious Judge appeared.

Cheering rose like a tide, wave after wave.

"Ha ha, it seems the live audience is more excited than I am,"

the Mysterious Judge smiled at the corner of his mouth, brandishing his staff and announcing,

"This battle is the final round of Dragon Nation's challenge, so I will announce the two contestants about to face each other."

"First, please welcome Dragon Nation Summoner Zhang Cheng, the initiator of the Deadly Duel Challenge,

whose performance on the arena has been astonishing, unprecedented and unrivaled. Let us welcome Zhang Cheng onto the stage!"

Boom—boom—boom! Thunderous applause rang out like a roar of thunder.

With a wave of his hand, the Mysterious Judge caused a splendid light to burst forth in the Dragon Nation zone.

Countless ribbons fluttered, and under the gaze of all, Zhang Cheng, clad in black, stood at the arena's center.

He raised one hand high, his eyes unwaveringly resolute,

"Dragon Nation, Zhang Cheng is here!"

"This battle, we shall win it!"

The viewing areas of Dragon Nation and Mao Xiong Guo erupted with earth‑shaking roars.

"Ha ha, Zhang Cheng of Dragon Nation is full of confidence. I hope he can deliver another stunning performance this time."

The Mysterious Judge spoke, his gaze suddenly shifting toward Da Xiong Nation, and he waved his hand again,

"Next, we invite the other contestant, the Summoner of Da Xiong Nation, to appear!"

The words fell.

The whole venue fell silent, eyes collectively turning toward Da Xiong Nation's seating area.

Clack‑clack‑clack.

The sound of wooden clogs striking the floor was clearly audible.

Then,

a middle‑aged man dressed in samurai attire, long hair draped over his shoulders, wooden clogs on his feet, walked in slowly.

He was broad‑shouldered, with a handsome, sharply defined face, and a pair of glossy black sideburns added a touch of mature charm.

In his deep eye sockets, his black eyes seemed to have lost the light of life.

He rolled up his wide sleeves, revealing a pair of strong, powerful arms,

adorned with strange tattoos that resembled a ferocious monster.

At his waist hung a finely crafted katana, strikingly eye‑catching.

His expression was stern as he stepped toward the arena.

Meanwhile,

the Mysterious Judge's voice rang out again,

"Everyone present, you should not be unfamiliar with this Da Xiong Nation warrior, right?"

"Indeed, he is hailed as Da Xiong Nation's number one swordsman,

possessing Da Xiong Nation's national‑treasure sword 'Muramasa', and his SSS-level Summoned Creature, the Sake‑Swallow Great Demon,

Cang Jing Shan Yi!"

Clap‑clap‑clap—

Cang Jing Shan Yi's name spread.

Except for Dragon Nation and Mao Xiong Guo, the overwhelming majority of the audience instantly showed excited expressions.

Some even impulsively wanted to rush onto the arena!

Just to embrace Cang Jing Shan Yi!

Cang Jing Shan Yi,

this name is truly heart‑shaking!

Know that he is the first SSS-level Summoner to appear on the Divine Ghost Killing Arena.

Even though many years have passed,

the audience still remembers vividly.

Before Cang Jing Shan Yi ever appeared, the highest‑level Summoned Creatures on Lan Xing were only SS-grade.

The appearance of Cang Jing Shan Yi shattered everyone's belief that SS Rank was the pinnacle.

When his SSS-rank Sake-swallowing Great Demon first appeared,

With just one strike, it instantly killed the SS-rank Chainsaw Demon that was then called the world's strongest.

It can be said,

Cang Jing Shan Yi is the most well-known SSS-rank Summoner.

The Sake-swallowing Great Demon is the first SSS-rank Summoned Creature to appear on Lan Xing!

"Is it the already-famous Cang Jing Shan Yi,

using his SSS-rank Sake-swallowing Great Demon to break Dragon Nation's winning streak, shattering their dream of clearing the Deadly Duel Challenge.

or is it Dragon Nation's challenger Zhang Cheng, relying on his own strength, stepping on the corpse of the Sake-swallowing Great Demon, successfully clearing the challenge,

making Dragon Nation the world's strongest nation."

The Mysterious Judge waved a hand, boundless red light surrounding his body, red light flickering in his eyes,

"Everything, is about to be revealed!"

"Deadly Duel Challenge, round nine, start!"

Just as his words fell,

He immediately left the arena.

Center of the arena.

Cang Jing Shan Yi spat out the straw in his mouth, the corners of his mouth slightly rising,

"Heh heh, that annoying guy finally left."

"Kid, from now on, it's your doom!"