Crime Prison Island
Chapter 552 - 248 How do you want to lose? _2

Chapter 552: Chapter 248 How do you want to lose? _2

The problem arose when Wan Kai appeared at the end, and once the True Dragon made a move, things escalated quickly.

Luo Yi was directly detained by Sea King Port’s Quasi-Dragon King, Hai Ma, who insisted that Tangren City must provide an explanation before releasing him.

"Now Ling Sha’s identity as a Dragon Guard has been revoked, and she’s been exiled to Death Hills."

Hearing this, Gao Xin frowned, "Is that serious?"

Wei Lan said, "It’s serious and not serious at the same time. Death Hills is a place unmanaged by the three countries and nine cities, but of course, they all can manage it if they choose..."

"The local snakes there are tough, and each force has a small stronghold. Ling Sha is now the person in charge of Tangren City’s outpost in Death Hills."

Gao Xin scratched his head, "That’s it? She’s just been sent away? Is that what you call punishment?"

Wei Lan explained, "What more do you want? Do you expect us to kill one of our own, or lock them up over such a trivial matter?"

"Ling Sha’s parents are close confidants of the City Lord. The City Lord is wise and mighty, very good to his own people. It was just for show for Sea King Port."

"However, with these troubles, Ling Sha’s future is pretty much gone."

"She had already entered Elephant Level, which drastically changed her status, and as a Dragon Guard, they would have focused on training her. As soon as she reached the True Elephant Level, she could enter the upper echelons, with limitless prospects."

"Even if she didn’t join the core group, being assigned outside as a Dragon Guard meant she’d be a high-ranking official."

"Now all of that is gone. She’s been assigned to work in a remote department."

Gao Xin sighed, "So now she must be very..."

Wei Lan laughed, "Happy as can be."

"Huh?"

Wei Lan explained, "Ling Sha has long wanted to leave the Dragon Guards. There were too many rules, and her parents put a lot of pressure on her to climb the ranks."

"She said she finally feels liberated now. Everyday in Death Hills she’s fighting people, capturing wanted criminals, and she’s the head honcho of the outpost with no one to boss her around. She’s loving it."

Gao Xin’s mouth twitched, "That does sound like her."

"If it were me, I’d prefer that too. Wrapped up in the power center all day, surrounded by rules and bosses, is too uncomfortable."

Wei Lan continued, "She found out you were joining the Tiger King Conference and asked me to tell you to go find her in Death Hills."

"You’ve been declared wanted by the entire Evil Dragon Empire, and our Tangren City has agreed to capture you. Basically, you can’t go anywhere that is under the Milan order."

"Going to Death Hills might be your best option."

Gao Xin nodded, then he paused, "Tangren City is after me too?"

He looked towards Han Feng, who also nodded, "Yeah, Tai Sui bro, if it was just the Yamaguchi Village incident, that wouldn’t have been a big deal."

"But you’ve killed too many at Elephant Level and caused such a commotion that even Evil Dragon Castle got involved."

"Now Sea King Port is saying they won’t release Luo Yi until you are caught. Additionally, there’s been a recent rumor circulating..."

"Anyway, Tangren City has agreed to list you as wanted and will participate in the manhunt."

Wei Lan then said, "Besides, Wan Kai has been on Tangren City’s wanted list, and since you’re associated with him, capturing you is just part of the process."

Gao Xin laughed, "I’m a fugitive of your Tangren City, and yet you’re telling me all this?"

Han Feng shrugged, "What’s the big deal? Tai Sui bro, I suggest you just come with us."

"Out there, you’ll eventually be caught or even killed. It’s better to be caught by us in Tangren City. Don’t worry, we won’t send you to Sea King Port."

"Our City Lord admires you, a legend of your time and a Han Chinese at that. We will treat you with respect and keep you in Tangren City."

"Out of the three countries and nine cities, you have to align with one. Tangren City is the homeland for all Han Chinese."

Gao Xin nodded. After all, he hadn’t killed anyone from Tangren City.

Despite his association with Wan Kai, Tangren City would definitely still prioritize treating him courteously.

They wouldn’t cast out a legend based on mere speculation and hearsay.

"Ha, if you want to capture me, go ahead."

"Do you think that without aligning with the three countries and nine cities on this island, there’s no way out? I don’t believe it."

Gao Xin’s laughter was full of confidence, and Han Feng, grinning, said nothing.

Wei Lan appeared as if he had anticipated this response, "Alright, I’ve delivered the message. What happens next is none of my business."

Han Feng also shrugged. He was only responsible for growing stronger; the affairs of the higher-ups were not something he could meddle in yet.

"Let’s watch the match," said Han Feng to Tai Sui, "you’re about to go on."

"Oh?" Gao Xin looked towards the arena.

The tournament had already begun, with 2,048 participants battling in pairs.

The fights weren’t held simultaneously but one after another.

This allowed the audience to watch each match closely, and if they didn’t like it, they would just switch to others on their own.

After all, a fight could last a long time. If the audience’s favorites were pitted against each other, it would be hard for the spectators to balance their real-world schedules.

The organizer’s arrangements are not just for viewership.

"My opponent... the Dread Croc?" Gao Xin looked bemused.

"Is this really random matching? Are you sure it’s not manipulated by the organizer?"

Everyone knew he was at odds with Sea King Port, having killed many of their people.

And his first opponent turned out to be Sea King Port’s strongest Tiger King, the victor of the past three Tiger King Conferences.

Wei Lan laughed, "Who knows? This time even high-ranking Angel Envoys are entering the fray, maybe it truly is a manual matchup."

"With several favorites to win the championship being too popular, if they were randomly assigned early on, it would be like having the finals in advance, what would be the point of the following matches?"

Soon, the battle on stage ended, and it was Gao Xin’s turn to go up.

He stood up, "It doesn’t matter, it’s all the same."

Gao Xin leaped into the arena; on the other side, Dread Croc also jumped in.

You could see the barrage of comments spike; simultaneously, all the contestants in the waiting area crowded to the windows, eyes gleaming with anticipation.

Tai Sui’s battle is not to be missed.

After all, he even defeated Themis, albeit by exploiting the rules.

But many in the audience couldn’t see the details; they cared more about the outcome and only knew that Themis was taken down by Gao Xin in the preliminaries, losing two S+ grade weapons to him.

What high-ranking Angel Envoys, the battle between humans and machines, humanity coming out on top – it all exhilarated the elite.

"Dread Croc, right? The organizers put us together, probably to give you a chance for revenge," Gao Xin said as his exoskeleton unfolded.

His stature rose to nearly five meters tall, but he didn’t activate his eight arms; instead, he hung weapons like the Shadowless and Sea-splitting Spear on his back.

Even the Xuanwu Shield and White Tiger Axe hung there; he looked like a walking armory.

Only a pair of Vermilion Bird Hands gripped his original Demon Blade.

Yet even so, this gave Dread Croc immense pressure.

Dread Croc chuckled bitterly, "What revenge can I talk about? The deaths of Ni Luo Crocodile, Spiky Boar, and the others have nothing to do with me."

"I’ve worked my way up to today step by step, put in countless efforts, and finally earned some dignity, not to seek vengeance for those people."

"To be honest, I even admire you, not submitting to any strong power, creating your own path by force."

"If possible, I genuinely wish we could have become friends, but sadly, the world doesn’t revolve around us..."

"Tai Sui, I’m aware of the gap between us; being matched with you today is an honor, I’m facing you as a challenger."

Gao Xin raised an eyebrow, not expecting such words from Dread Croc.

This made him feel a bit embarrassed.

Indeed, while his feud with Sea King Port was hot, that didn’t mean everyone who saw him must call for his head; it was mostly Fujihara Tomohiro’s group.

To perceive an individual based on the collective is foolish, to view the collective based on one individual is ignorance.

On Crime Prison Island, to get ahead, one must join a major power.

Like him, not bowing to anyone, trying to carve out your own sky, is not easy.

Even Fujihara Tomohiro had to join Sea King Port, or else he couldn’t even guarantee the safety of his Yakuza.

Han Feng just advised him, at some point you have to align with a faction, or else you’ll eventually be wiped out.

Gao Xin smiled, "Indeed, the world doesn’t revolve around us."

"The only certainty is death awaits everyone in the end, so what matters is simply the process before death, living without regrets is enough."

"So, Dread Croc, how do you want to lose?"

Gao Xin clearly conveyed to Dread Croc that he was sure to lose this battle.

The only choice he could offer Dread Croc was what kind of process he desired.

Dread Croc was taken aback, "I get to choose?"

Gao Xin smiled, "If you want a choice, I’ll give you one."

"Whether it’s defeating you in a single move, or fighting until we’re both spent, and you slip up at the end, or even just lasting until you collapse from exhaustion, your body falling apart, it’s all possible."

With those words, the entire arena was in an uproar.

What? Letting the opponent choose how to lose? Decide in how many moves to be taken down?

Is this too arrogant? Does he really have that much confidence? One hundred percent?

What if one insists on having a battle of ten thousand moves before being defeated? Does that mean the opponent can’t be taken down within those ten thousand moves?

If it really goes that way, isn’t he courting disaster?

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