13 The Battle of Champions
The ogre broke free and attempted to vanquish Caesar , but Caesar showcased his might and utterly crushed it. The rare and breathtaking duel left the entire arena audience momentarily stunned, followed by an earth-shaking roar of approval.
"Sun God, Sun God!" the chant erupted.
Valina grinned, popping open another bottle of the finest wine, her heart at ease knowing she had once again raked in a hefty sum of money. Among the spectators, the fighter bearing scars from their previous jests about Caesar observed with a complex expression. Understanding the strength of potential adversaries was crucial.
"Perhaps he could truly become a champion," the Scarface Fighter mused, contemplating purchasing a fight ticket for the next bout.
"What a magnificent fight!" the master exclaimed, applauding enthusiastically with a beaming face. "I have a strong liking for him; he could be our next champion!"
"You said the same about the Ogre yesterday," Topaz remarked coolly by the master's side.
"Did I? You must be mistaken, surely!" the master replied, winking at Topaz, who sighed and chose not to argue.
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After securing ten consecutive victories in the brutal arena, Caesar had earned the right to challenge for the championship. Without hesitation, he applied directly for the title bout.
The championship battle is set for the second day!
Meanwhile, throughout Sacca, at the Grandmaster's command, there was a huge buzz about the fight, with claims that it was a rare true championship showdown.
"Grandmaster, this is going to be fun!" Caesar exclaimed eagerly.
The clash of champions went ahead as planned.
Before the game, nobody dared to interfere with Caesar; everything was orchestrated by the Grandmaster.
"Sun God, Sun God!"
"Champ, champ, champ!"
Caesar has garnered even more supporters than before, his display of exceptional strength in battling the ogres earning him widespread admiration.
However, compared to the seasoned champion, Desert Lord, his supporters seem to have been dealt a harsh blow!
Caesar waved from the arena, acknowledging Valina among the spectators!
Valina, enjoying Saka's finest wine, cheered for Caesar with gusto, opting not to leave her seat until Caesar clinched the championship.
The grandmaster, perched on the high platform, observed the pair's jubilant interaction with delight!
Taking the microphone eagerly, he addressed the crowd, "I can assure you all, this is bound to be an exhilarating bout!"
"This is the epitome of a championship fight!"
"I'm thrilled beyond words!"
"Let the battle commence, may the best fighter prevail!"
"Ah ah ah ah ah....."
The entire arena erupted into frenzy, signaling the commencement of the showdown between Caesar and the Desert Lord!
The Desert Lord, a formidable demon with the visage of a sheep, charged at Caesar immediately upon the grandmaster's announcement.
He was familiar with the video of Caesar's fight against the ogre, someone who equally matched him in strength. The Desert Lord was particularly worried about Caesar's Sunburst ability; a direct hit could prove fatal even for him!
Despite the demon's imposing stature, it was not significantly larger than Caesar, its constantly flapping wings serving more than just ornamental purpose.
Armed with scythes, the sheep-headed demon relentlessly besieged Caesar from all angles, executing lightning-fast attacks.
Caesar found himself surrounded by afterimages, as if besieged by a legion of demons attacking simultaneously.
It was a macabre dance of death, punctuated by the clashing of weapons and the spark of metal against metal.
With only a single-handed sword proving inadequate, Caesar opted for sturdier equipment at the outset of the battle.
As the conflict escalated, the audience watched in awe, their eyes fixated on the intense spectacle unfolding in the arena.
"Is this what a championship fight looks like?"
"So much power, it's unbelievable!"
"Becoming a champion seems impossible, utterly impossible,"
Whispers from the audience reflected their disbelief in the face of such overwhelming prowess.
Despite his valiant efforts, Caesar grew impatient with the relentless onslaught from the Desert Lord, whose unparalleled speed pushed Caesar onto the defensive.
Defending against such swift and incessant attacks proved a daunting task for Caesar.
Summoning the last of his strength, Caesar unleashed a powerful strike, forcing the sheep-headed demon to momentarily retreat, granting him a brief respite.
Exhausted from the relentless assault, the Desert Lord too found himself in need of a new strategy.
The momentary lull in the battle allowed the audience to catch their breath, before erupting once again into thunderous applause, led by the grandmaster's enthusiastic clapping.
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