Chapter 52: The Wager

Just as Zhuge Tianxin had deduced, the Space Gate appeared again on the third day. If Zhuge Tianxin's subsequent deductions were correct, this might be the final stage of their trial. However, there were many Space Gates appearing this time, even more than the number of people remaining, filling the entire sky, as if the entire sky were composed of Space Gates. Moreover, one of these Space Gates was extremely large, more than ten times the size of the others, and this Space Gate seemed to be the king among these Space Gates, located in the center and releasing even more dazzling light.

"Hmm?" And when this Space Gate, like a king, formed, a confused voice suddenly came from the sky. Zhuge Tianxin and the others were very familiar with this voice, because it was the same expressionless voice that had appeared in the sky when they first entered, telling them to "survive for three days." But this time, the voice was a bit different from before, because this time, the voice carried emotion. And when this voice appeared again, the tense atmosphere was broken, and everyone's attention was attracted by the Space Gates in the sky and that voice.

But just as everyone thought these Space Gates had formed, the Space Gates in mid-air underwent another change. They seemed to be looking for their own teams, moving in the sky, approaching each other, and finally forming groups of Space Gates. These groups of Space Gates continued to approach, but this time they were approaching the Space Gate in the middle of their group, as if the Space Gate in the middle was a magnet and the other Space Gates were iron blocks, attracted by the magnetic field of the middle Space Gate. Finally, each group of Space Gates merged with each other, eventually forming one Space Gate. However, throughout the entire fusion process, that king-like Space Gate in the middle remained unmoved, as if it disdained to participate.

"I am the King. Those who enter my gate shall be Kings." But just when Zhuge Tianxin and the others hadn't reacted, a domineering voice suddenly came into their minds, and this voice attracted everyone like a spell. Everyone looked at the Space Gate in the middle. Although the voice was transmitted into everyone's mind, everyone knew that the voice came from the Space Gate in the middle, as if this sentence had already given them guidance when it was transmitted into their minds.

Swish, swish, swish... After hearing this voice, everyone unconsciously burst out with their fastest speed, rushing toward that Space Gate, wanting to be the first to enter, because they didn't know if this Space Gate only allowed one person to enter, and in their minds, a King is unique; only the unique can be called a King.

Boom, boom, boom! Although there were many Space Gates in front of them now, there was only one Space Gate they wanted to enter. Therefore, battles broke out as they rushed toward that Space Gate. In the battle, there was no distinction between friend and foe; teammates who were on the same front before now became opponents, and they didn't hold back at all. It was precisely because of this that someone was hit and blasted out of the battle circle very quickly. Those who were blasted out of the battle circle basically lost their combat ability and lost the qualification to compete for the King's Gate.

"Zhuge Xun, I am the King. You are not qualified to enter this King's Gate." In the competition, Zhuge Tao saw Zhuge Xun rushing toward the King's Gate, so he accelerated toward Zhuge Xun, then stepped heavily on the ground with his right foot and leaped up, launching a landing straight punch at Zhuge Xun. Zhuge Xun knew that Zhuge Tao had precious items on him, so he didn't fight Zhuge Tao head-on, but dodged to the side. And because of this attack, Zhuge Tao arrived at the very front of everyone, but he didn't continue to rush toward the King's Gate. Instead, he turned back and stood there, spreading his hands to block everyone from moving forward.

"Zhuge Tao, what do you mean by this?" When Zhuge Xun dodged that punch, Zhuge Zhan had overtaken Zhuge Xun and was in second place. Now that Zhuge Tao had stopped to block everyone from moving forward, he also rushed in front of Zhuge Tao. Seeing Zhuge Tao not letting them continue forward, he was also very angry, so he questioned Zhuge Tao.

Zhuge Zhan questioned Zhuge Tao, but Zhuge Tao didn't answer Zhuge Zhan. Instead, he withdrew his extended hands and crossed them over his chest, as if he didn't see Zhuge Zhan. Only after everyone else rushed up did Zhuge Tao say: "The King is unique, and I am that unique one. You are all subjects of the King, so I do not allow you to move forward another step. You are only allowed to watch me ascend to the throne of the King here and worship me."

"Bullshit! You haven't entered the King's Gate yet. Why do you say you are the unique King? I think you are just a petty person." Zhuge Xun, who arrived third, immediately cursed loudly after hearing Zhuge Tao's arrogant words.

"Blaspheming the King, die!" Zhuge Tao was very angry after hearing Zhuge Xun call him a petty person and directly swung his fist at Zhuge Xun. Zhuge Xun was also very angry and directly fought back against Zhuge Tao. Boom! Zhuge Xun was blasted away.

Previously, when they were outside, Zhuge Xun had also had contact with Zhuge Tao and thought Zhuge Tao was a decent person. Now it seemed he had really been wrong; Zhuge Tao was truly a petty person.

"Is there anyone else who thinks they can defeat me? Zhuge Tianxin, didn't you say you could defeat me? Why aren't you coming up?" But no matter what Zhuge Xun thought, Zhuge Tao didn't feel he was doing anything wrong now. Instead, he said arrogantly that others were overestimating themselves, and even didn't forget to mention Zhuge Tianxin.

"Zhuge Xun is right. You are indeed a petty person. Even if you are allowed to enter that Space Gate first, you will not be recognized." Zhuge Tianxin stood in the distance and said calmly. But after Zhuge Tao finished speaking, people realized that Zhuge Tianxin hadn't participated in the competition at all, but was standing in place watching them compete.

"If you don't dare, just say you don't dare. Don't talk so righteously there." Zhuge Tao didn't think Zhuge Tianxin didn't dare.

"Since you don't believe it, how about we make a bet? If you can get recognized, I will kowtow to you three times and bow nine times wherever I see you in the future. But if you are not recognized, you only need to kneel down and say you are a petty person. Do you dare to make this bet?" Zhuge Tianxin said.

"You... Alright, I will make this bet with you." After saying that, Zhuge Tao turned around and walked toward the King's Gate, finally walking directly into it. ===== CHAPTER 53 =====