Chapter 397: Indigenous (This chapter is sponsored by Hm Kun)

Fenisi, having finished handling matters at the Gladiator Arena, returned to her ship.

Several spherical robots floated over, extending mechanical arms to remove the armor from Fenisi's body, revealing her curvaceous figure.

Served by these spherical robots, Fenisi put on a loose robe, stroked the dark green scales on her arm, and walked slowly into a Guanceshi.

"What is the situation with that planet called Xiuluo Holy Star? Why did the planet's indigenous people defeat the betting target? Is it really possible for planet indigenous people to develop under these circumstances? Investigate for me! See if there is any possibility that those indigenous people could overturn this game."

As soon as she entered the Guanceshi, Fenisi immediately issued her orders, and the other races inside the Guanceshi hurriedly began searching for information regarding Xiuluo Holy Star.

Soon, a hunched, 1.4-meter-tall, purple-skinned, one-eyed elder stepped on a small flying vehicle and came before Fenisi, saying respectfully.

"Lord Fenisi, this is the data on the Xiuluo Holy Indigenous. They call the faction they belong to the Human Alliance, which has a history of approximately 4,000 years. Their physical characteristics are quite similar to most races in the Bode Star System. Before the game began, we had the participating races conduct a purge, eliminating all Xiuluo Holy Indigenous who could threaten the progress of the game.

After confirming that everything was fine, we started this game. The progress was basically the same as other Gladiator Arenas, until a few years ago, when the Xiuluo Holy Indigenous, who were supposed to have been wiped out, began an effective counterattack. After several years of development, they are now able to effectively defend against the Zerg's attacks."

Listening to the words of the purple-skinned, one-eyed elder, a glimmer of light flashed in Fenisi's pale green pupils, and she said to the purple-skinned, one-eyed elder.

"You mean to say that this indigenous faction has the strength to contend with the participants?"

"Lord Fenisi, according to the current situation, yes."

"Hmm, I understand. Continue your work; I am going to report this situation to Lord Daotaisi."

"Yes, Lord Fenisi."

After leaving the Guanceshi, Fenisi came to the ship's main control room, approached a silvery-white orb, and injected her power into the orb before her.

Soon, a purple-skinned, burly man with firm features and a strong body appeared on the orb. When he saw Fenisi, he said in a flat tone.

"Fenisi, I heard that there is some situation with a planet in your Gladiator Arena. What is going on?"

"Lord Daotaisi, I was just about to report this matter to you. I have a good idea now."

Fenisi bowed respectfully to Daotaisi. Seeing this, Daotaisi did not refuse and spoke slowly.

"Then tell me your idea first."

"It is like this, Lord Daotaisi. The matter of this Gladiator Arena is as follows... I believe that the indigenous people on this Xiuluo Holy Star can become a new way to play this game, adding new fun to it, and letting the betting spectators know that the indigenous people might eventually rank high as well.

If we open up a channel for betting on the indigenous people, as long as we can let the spectators spend Bode Coins to find enough novelty, we will earn more in the future!

This way, the game will not be limited to the participants, but will extend to the indigenous people, and even some other creatures, which will bring more revenue to our game."

Hearing Fenisi say this, Daotaisi thought for a while before speaking.

"Try it with your Gladiator Arena first. If it is really as you say, then I will report this proposal to those above."

"Yes, I will closely monitor the subsequent evolution of this Gladiator Arena."

After the light of the silvery-white orb disappeared, a smile appeared on Fenisi's face, and she immediately said to the blue cylinder in the center of the main control room.

"Fumeide, add rules to Arena 40."

The blue cylinder suddenly projected dozens of light screens, the largest of which flickered, transmitting a voice.

"Fenisi, what rules are you preparing to add to Arena 40?"

Fenisi rested her chin on her right hand, the few green scales on her palm blending perfectly with her skin, and a sharp glint flashed in her pale green pupils.

"Just open the option for the Xiuluo Holy Indigenous faction, and find out how many indigenous factions are currently on Xiuluo Holy Star, count them all, and also..."

After Fenisi finished speaking, the light screen flickered again, and a sound came through.

"If this is done, it will lower the game experience for some guests."

"But if it succeeds, more guests will have a better game experience, and furthermore, we will provide some compensation for those whose game experience is affected."

The light screen flickered again and finally replied.

"Understood. The betting channel for the Xiuluo Holy Star indigenous faction in Arena 40 has been opened. Two other local indigenous factions have been detected..."

Soon, the news that Arena 40 had added a new betting channel spread through the Entertainment Plaza. Many spectators, hearing that the Gladiator Arena had actually added a betting channel for the indigenous people, flocked to watch the excitement.

"My god, can indigenous people actually become an option for the gladiator game?"

"If the indigenous people can really make it into the top three, the odds—I'll make a fortune!"

"Not necessarily. If the indigenous people don't make it into the top three, the Bode Coins in the indigenous channel will be split among the other top three factions."

"Who cares! I'm betting 100 Bode Coins on the Xiuluo Holy Indigenous!"

"I'm betting 167!"

"A bunch of lunatics. I'm betting 1000 Bode Coins on the Demon Race!"

All kinds of voices came from buildings of various styles. Regarding this novel approach by Arena 40, many guests expressed great anticipation for the final result, which ultimately led to the seats in the buildings around Arena 40 being packed. Fenisi even transferred some building complexes over from other Gladiator Arenas.

The ticket sales alone earned Fenisi quite a lot, which made her even more certain that her idea was correct.

Watching the constantly rising number of Bode Coins and the popularity of Arena 40, Fenisi smiled, her voice flat as she said.

"I hope the indigenous people of Xiuluo Holy Star are not just a flash in the pan; otherwise, I will be very disappointed."

Third Defense Zone.

What was originally an environment where humans lived was now nothing but a pile of ruins, and Hatcheries had grown out of the ruins, with Zerg moving in an orderly fashion.

And near every Hatchery, there were Breeding Grounds, inside which not only humans were kept, but also some other creatures, such as Strange Beasts—beasts whose bodies had mutated, their brains invaded by parasites, turning them into walking corpses.

And inside a bottomless Hatchery in the Inner City of the Third Defense Zone, a humanoid Mother Zerg was cultivating pitch-black Zerg eggs, with many Black-Winged Zerg protecting the area outside.