Chapter 208 – The Yearning of Peak Masters

“Is that so?”

Just two words, spoken in a light yet chilling tone, swept through the surroundings like an icy gale.

The lingering resonance, both domineering with kingly demeanor and cold yet benevolent with the virtue of a powerhouse, distinctly enveloped the Three-Foot Spiritual Platforms of the audience, enduring without fading.

Golden Lion spun around abruptly at the sound, his gaze fixed intently on the source, causing his expression to shift dramatically.

The many pairs of eyes that followed couldn’t help but carry shock, clearly not expecting anyone to dare provoke the Lion King at such a moment.

At the long-collapsed gate, there now stood an Elder!

This old man seemed as though he had been there for some time, with not a trace of aura emanating from him. He appeared entirely like a frail elder in his twilight years, gentle and amiable.

But as one of the eight Tycoons at the SS+ Rank, how could the Golden Lion King possess such shallow perception as an ordinary person?

If dealing with the Wine-and-Meat Buddha might be like crushing dry weeds and smashing rotten wood, confronting the Elder before him—even with Golden Lion’s strength—left him without absolute confidence!

“Your Excellency is…?”

“Me? Nameless and unknown, merely a mortal.”

“Heh… Since Your Excellency refuses to disclose your name, so be it.” At this, Golden Lion couldn’t help but voice the doubt in his heart: “However, I am quite curious—did you intentionally allow this youngster to act so recklessly?”

No sooner had he spoken than the Elder replied without hesitation: “Not at all.”

Following his words, the Elder unusually added: “Originally, I intended for him to broaden his horizons. I never expected such a commotion. This was merely an accident.”

Hearing this, Golden Lion nodded involuntarily and then laughed.

It could be said that Golden Lion had suspected the youngster of deliberately using the rescue as a pretext to pick a fight. Yet, it turned out they weren’t acting under anyone’s orders, which made everything clear.

Moreover, powerhouses naturally have their dignity and wouldn’t outright deny such matters. From the Elder’s additional words, it wasn’t hard to discern the underlying meaning.

Since I’ve given you face, you must reciprocate!

Thinking this, Golden Lion couldn’t restrain his booming laughter: “Bring them here.”

As his words fell, the scene was compelled into silence.

The brief wait that followed was truly agonizing.

Truth be told, countless spectators both hoped the two Peak powerhouses would clash and yearned for the outcome to descend into chaos.

But when the Heaven Earth Black Yellow members were actually brought forth, one couldn’t help feeling slightly disappointed.

“They are here. Taking them away is not impossible.” Golden Lion spoke, growing visibly eager, deliberately drawing out his tone: “However…”

The Elder, naturally understanding, smiled and said: “You wish to spar?”

Hearing this, Golden Lion fully let go, laughing heartily without denial: “Hahaha…”

In their exchange, once settled, the venue abruptly erupted into a buzzing clamor.

For a moment, it felt as though the unexpected had arrived too swiftly, subtly bringing an inexplicable thrill.

“Fight! Fight!! Fight!!!”

“Woo… Ooooh…”

Golden Lion then scanned the surroundings, like a child who had just discovered a new toy, brimming with excitement as he laughed uproariously: “See, Teacher? In your time, did you ever face such a formidable rival? Your Disciple has encountered one!!!”Before the words faded, Golden Lion suddenly straightened his slightly hunched frame and roared, “This might be my only chance to grasp the legendary God King’s opportunity!”

Hearing this, the Elder couldn’t help but smile. “Quite ambitious, but I too need this duel as a breakthrough to return to simplicity!”

It could be said this was a clash between Peak experts, and also the mutual longing they shared.

Their hearts pulsed without rest, solely to ascend step by step toward legend!

“Come!!”

Buzz, buzz, buzz!

In an instant, only two figures remained within the entire Colosseum.

They were none other than the Elder and Golden Lion!

Clouds stretched for miles across the sky, the great sun entirely obscured, as a brilliant radiance burst forth on the arena with dazzling splendor.

Golden Lion clenched his fists, his entire aura clearly surpassing what it was before.

On the other side, the Elder’s bright eyes suddenly widened, no longer lifeless but instead brimming with a spirit that dared challenge heaven and earth—both startling and terrifying.

“One move decides victory or defeat!!!”

As their simultaneous roars pierced the clouds, countless spectators’ eyes were blinded by the light.

That boundless brilliance shone like the midday sun, dazzling and enchanting, yet utterly lethal.

CRACK-BOOM!!!

With this Sudden Arrival of thunder echoing through the skies, the entire Colosseum seemed to tremble violently.

The crowd couldn’t help but shudder physically and mentally, their ears ringing as if deafened, trembling uncontrollably.

Their vision could no longer discern the specific battle situation between the two on the arena!

But then came a kaleidoscope of seven-colored lights, strikingly altering the heavens and earth like rainbows illuminating all directions.

In an instant, a violent shockwave swept through, whipping up sand and stones on the arena until neither sun nor moon was visible.

Every person present shielded their eyes against the invading dust storm, striving to see how the battle between the two unfolded.

Unexpectedly, their ears were once again assaulted by unrestrained, exhilarating laughter, filled with triumphant grandeur as if one move had resolved all troubles.

“I lost!!”

But surprisingly, the Elder and Golden Lion simultaneously declared the final outcome.

At that moment, the crowd’s uproar clearly carried boundless disbelief.

After all, victory and defeat should be split—when had there ever been a scenario where both lost?

Elder: “Wrong, you won!”

Golden Lion: “No, no, no, you won!”

Elder: “…”

Golden Lion: “…”

After these words, silence fell, yet it invisibly stirred towering waves.

The arena’s dust storm abruptly ceased as well, as if nothing had ever happened.

If not for the pitted and scarred state of the Colosseum, everyone might have thought it was just an illusion.

For a moment, they couldn’t help but watch the two’s expressions with puzzlement, as if trying to discern some clue.

But in the blink of an eye, they were utterly astonished.

Both their faces had turned equally pale, yet undeniably, their attire remained completely intact!

Elder: “Why be so modest? Loss is loss, victory is victory.”

Golden Lion: “Though I’d very much like to claim victory, the present reality isn’t so. It seems you’ve also comprehended it.”

“Hahaha…” In an instant, their hearty laughter explosively filled the arena.

That wave of roaring laughter carried not only their longing to grow stronger but also an unwavering adherence to their original intentions—the two clearly understood each other without a word spoken.