CHAPTER 510: CHAPTER 435: HAVE A GLASS OF WINE, WITH A PLATE OF CEPHALOSPORIN. _2

"Noisy!" Li Zheng barked coldly, "You’re lucky today is the day of the tournament, otherwise you’d be a dead pig by now,"

The Wild Force Demon clan always had a rebellious nature, acting foolishly towards everyone. The Abyss Pig Demon didn’t mind and walked past Li Zheng, entering the Enchanting Demon Tavern first.

Li Zheng stopped at the entrance of the Enchanting Demon Tavern and looked inside.

Upon looking, he saw many beings dressed similarly to him, all wearing cloaks, walking around.

The Abyss Pig Demon entered the tavern, paused momentarily in front of a strange dog with three heads, then picked up something from the counter before heading deeper into the tavern.

[Hellhound]

Famous, Li Zheng couldn’t believe he saw a creature from fantasy novels here!

However, the legendary three-headed dog guarding Hell was now lying at the entrance of the Enchanting Demon Tavern, seemingly serving as security or...inspection?

Li Zheng tightened his grip on the Demon Blade, slowly walked into the tavern, emulating the action, and paused in front of the Hellhound.

One of the dog’s heads suddenly sniffed the air, glanced at Li Zheng with human-like amusement forming a sinister arc at the corner of its mouth.

"First time here?"

The Hellhound spoke in human words: "Your scent is unfamiliar. Has a new race emerged from the Abyss?"

"Yes."

Li Zheng nodded without saying much, just tightened his grip on the blade a bit more.

"Go inside. Fighters head straight to the underground level, leisure seekers, take a number at the counter." With that, the Hellhound lay back down, eyelids drooping, ignoring Li Zheng.

Li Zheng breathed a sigh of relief and headed towards the counter.

Behind the counter sat a strikingly beautiful woman with curved sheep horns on her head and dragon-like wings sprouting from her back.

[Abyssal Enchantress]

"Honored guest, please proceed to the underground level for the tournament, furnish your ID and asset proof for betting." The Enchantress spoke politely, smiling warmly, her eyes revealing indescribable allure.

The light conversation swayed Li Zheng’s thoughts, almost making him lose his composure.

Suppressing the desires within, Li Zheng nodded, walked past the counter, noticing an escalator leading underground on the left.

At that moment, a dark blue gargoyle flew down from the second floor, whispering something beside the Hellhound.

Li Zheng couldn’t catch the dialogue but noticed the Hellhound’s sneaky glance in his direction with an increasingly sinister arc at the dog’s mouth.

Li Zheng, after a brief thought, realized that his identity was likely exposed, including the incident where he killed an Abyssal Walker outside. It’s clear to all the Abyss creatures in the tavern.

The Hellhound waved its paw, motioning the gargoyle to retreat, then lay down at the entrance without further response.

Not revealed?

Li Zheng was slightly surprised, puzzled by the Hellhound’s intention.

Nonetheless, since it didn’t matter to the Hellhound, he chose not to stir up trouble, prioritizing understanding how to clear this dungeon.

Following the stairway downward, vibrant lighting was gradually replaced by the dim light of oil lamps on the walls.

Li Zheng scanned the stairway, the architectural style eerily familiar, as though seen elsewhere before.

"New arrival?"

A sudden rough voice interrupted his thoughts. Turning his head, Li Zheng found himself in the underground level.

A table stood by the staircase, behind which sat an [Abyssal Hooved Demon].

The Hooved Demon tapped the beast-hide paper on the table, speaking coldly, "Come register!"

Another Star Shining Level. This dungeon is incredibly dangerous, following old tactics would lead to a wipeout.

Li Zheng didn’t hesitate and walked forth.

"Name?"

"Lamp Holder."

"Participant Level?"

"How is the participant level determined?" Li Zheng inquired.

"Minimum Extraordinary, maximum King," the Hooved Demon briefly explained.

"Then Extraordinary it is," Li Zheng casually replied.

"Extraordinary?" The Hooved Demon showed a half-smile, "The final reward for the tournament is determined by the participation level, are you sure you want to participate at the Extraordinary level?"

There’s a reward?

Li Zheng’s eyes lit up as he sneakily handed the Hooved Demon a Diamond Level Power Core.

Receiving the Power Core, the Hooved Demon stayed silent.

Li Zheng understood, biting his lip, he handed another one, "Finances are tight, that’s all I have."

The Hooved Demon nodded in satisfaction and murmured, "In this tournament, the King of Flame Demons teamed up with the King of Enchanting Demons and the King of Destruction, offering prizes of corresponding tiers. Extraordinary level rewards are ten Extraordinary Flame Demon Cores, Star Shining level prizes include a highly evolving demon companion, and King level rewards feature weapons previously wielded by the King of Destruction, the Destruction Black Dragon Spear."

"Your strength isn’t weak, I suggest you join the Star Shining level tournament. Those prizes... in the Abyss, who wouldn’t desire a demon as a companion?" The Hooved Demon smiled knowingly.

Demon!

Li Zheng recalled the five evolution paths of Sakura, one leading to the Enchanting Demon Queen. Previously, he regretted missing out on witnessing detailed paths, and now there’s a chance to win a demon as a pet!

Considering this, Li Zheng asked the Hooved Demon, "Who are the participants for the King level tournament?"

The Hooved Demon wanted to bait Li Zheng further, seeing he really had nothing more to offer, stroked his chin beard, "That level? Forget it, with your current strength, you’d be crushed to pulp on the stage."

Looking around, he leaned forward and lowered his voice, "Besides, many joined this tournament for the Black Dragon Spear, numerous Star Shining level demons are participating in the King level tournament, making the Star Shining level tournament actually much safer!"

Li Zheng comprehended the information, discreetly handed over a Platinum level Power Core again, "Thanks, brother."

With the Platinum Core stashed away, the Hooved Demon’s interest seemed to suddenly dwindle, realizing no more profit could be reaped from Li Zheng, he sat upright, "I’ll register you for the Star Shining level tournament. Remember, any method can be used during the tournament, be careful."

Giving benefits makes a difference, even providing heartfelt advice.

Li Zheng nodded, receiving a wooden card handed over by the Hooved Demon, inscribed with Abyssal text.

Likely denoting tournament level and identity number.

"Take this card to the second room over there for preparation. Don’t go wrong, or mistakenly entering a King level room and getting killed on spot would be one’s own fault." The Hooved Demon pointed towards a doorway embedded in the gray stone walls.

"Star Shining level tournament proceeds after the Extraordinary level, it’s a wait. Meanwhile, you can rest at the bar over there. Aside from hosting regular tournaments, the Soul-Devouring Bone-Eroding taste produced by the Enchanting Demon Tavern is commendable. As a Star Shining level fighter, you can enjoy three free glasses."

"If uninterested in drinks, no problem, a viewing platform for fighters is prepared on the second floor. With the identity card, an attendant will escort you to the corresponding platform to watch the tournament."

"Go ahead, hopefully, we’ll meet at future tournaments, when you might participate in the King level one." The Hooved Demon said with a meaningful tone, seeming to imply something further.

Li Zheng pondered silently, nodded gently, and headed towards the bar.

Although he didn’t like drinking, passing up three free drinks would be unwise.

Additionally, sampling unique beverages unavailable in the Matrix seemed worthwhile.

The bar was sparsely populated, with only two alluring Enchantresses waiting. Presumably, patrons had gone to watch the tournament upstairs, leaving just a couple of figures around the bar, spaced far apart.

"Please show your identity card."

An Enchantress greeted Li Zheng with a professional smile.

Without tasting a drink, merely from her voice, Li Zheng felt waves of "Soul-Devouring Bone-Eroding" pleasure.

Handing over the card, the Enchantress merely glanced without taking it, then chuckled, "You’re a Star Shining level fighter, entitled to three free drinks. Any preference? If it’s your first time, try the tavern’s signature drink, satisfaction guaranteed."

Li Zheng pulled a chair close and took a seat at the bar, responded heavily, "One Soul-Devouring Bone-Eroding, add a dish of Cefalexin!"

"Sure, one Soul-Devouring Bone-Eroding, a dish of... um???"

The Enchantress instinctively agreed but was stunned, staring at Li Zheng.

What the heck is Cefalexin?

Never heard of it?

Is it a new fungus demon species?