This was a match without suspense.
Initially, the Spotted War Tiger believed that even if Qing Luan's cultivation had broken through to the Nascent Soul realm, she would only be at the early stage. However, in this battle, he realized he had underestimated her.
He was completely crushed!
Even when he reverted to his original form, he was still crushed, and in a most miserable fashion, utterly incapable of retaliating.
Bang!
The Spotted War Tiger, battered to near death, fell from the arena. His injuries were extremely severe, leaving him half-dead.
"Spotted War Tiger, defeated! Qing Luan wins and will become the new Second Lord of Wanshan County!" Snake Army announced loudly.
"Lord Qing Luan, mighty!"
"Lord Qing Luan, domineering!"
"Lord Qing Luan, Lord Qing Luan!"
The surrounding demons and monsters roared in unison, celebrating the new Lord of Wanshan County. They cared not whether the other two Lords were displeased.
"This..." The Blood Pattern Mad Lion, watching from below the arena, was dumbfounded. He had specifically sought out the Spotted War Tiger earlier, and the latter had agreed to gravely injure, or even kill, Lord Qing Luan!
Yet, unexpectedly, the Spotted War Tiger was beaten to within an inch of his life.
If this was the case, would he not lose his position as the Third Lord? Once the Blood Pattern War Tiger recovered from his injuries, he would undoubtedly challenge him. Qing Luan had displayed such immense strength, completely overwhelming the Spotted War Tiger.
He pondered at this moment whether he should find an opportunity to eliminate the Spotted War Tiger, or wait for his recovery and directly cede the position of Third Lord to him.
But if he ceded it, where would he go?
Becoming a commander in Wanshan County would be too humiliating. Otherwise, he could only go to other county seats to challenge their vice-lords!
But could his cultivation really contend with the vice-lords of other county seats? What if he was killed!
After all, he was unfamiliar with other county seats and had no lords or vice-lords he was close with!
Just then, Snake Army looked at the Blood Pattern Mad Lion and said, "Blood Pattern Mad Lion, do you wish to challenge Lord Qing Luan?"
"I will not challenge!" The Blood Pattern Mad Lion shook his head. Challenge what? The Spotted War Tiger, who was far stronger than him, was almost beaten to death. If he challenged Qing Luan, wouldn't he also be beaten to within an inch of his life?
"Spotted War Tiger, you have now been ousted from your position as vice-lord. According to the rules, after being defeated by a challenge, you cannot challenge the Second Lord again for ten years! Do you wish to challenge the Third Lord, or await the Lord's arrangements? The Great Lord cannot be contacted, so the Second Lord can arrange your placement," Snake Army said to the Spotted War Tiger.
"..." The Spotted War Tiger looked at Snake Army speechlessly. Brother, do you see my current state? Can I still challenge the Blood Pattern Mad Lion?
If I challenge him now, I'm afraid he'll kill me!
This fellow, who used to follow my lead, is now at a low ebb. Will he let go of this opportunity?
If you people weren't here, he might even be thinking of killing me!
"I will not challenge!" The Spotted War Tiger shook his head. He decided to lie low for a while and looked at Qing Luan with resentment. "I request that Second Lord arrange for me to go to Wanshan County. I am willing to serve as the commander of Wanshan County."
"You are not suitable!" Qing Luan shook her head.
Upon hearing this, the Spotted War Tiger's face became extremely grim. "I am, after all, a mid-stage Nascent Soul realm existence. You are unwilling to let me, even lowering myself to be a county lord?"
Why choose Wanshan County?
Firstly, Wanshan County was relatively close to Wanshan County City. Secondly, he still harbored thoughts of a comeback. Going too far away meant he could be killed without anyone knowing.
"Because I have already made arrangements for Wanshan County. I will have my Guard Commander serve as the commander of Wanshan County!" Qing Luan said. "He is more suitable than you."
"My Guard Commander is more suitable than me?" The Spotted War Tiger was practically enraged. He felt this was a stab to the heart. He simply did not believe that he was inferior to Qing Luan's mere guard. This was clearly because he was not one of her trusted people!
"This is favoritism!" the Spotted War Tiger said angrily.
"Shall I have my Guard Commander fight you!" Qing Luan said with a chuckle.
The Spotted War Tiger was almost angered to death. Fight? In his current state, even a Nascent Soul realm cultivator could easily kill him!
He understood that this woman, Qing Luan, held a grudge and was humiliating him.
"Lord Qing Luan, is this not a bit inappropriate?" the Blood Pattern Mad Lion spoke up. At this moment, he felt a sense of sympathy for the fallen. He had previously intended to kill the Spotted War Tiger, but now his mind had changed. Even if he killed the Spotted War Tiger, would the vindictive Qing Luan let him off? If he worked under her, he would surely be targeted to death!
Therefore, he stepped forward to speak for the Spotted War Tiger.
"Inappropriate? What is inappropriate?" Qing Luan said indifferently. "If you are unconvinced, you can challenge me. If you defeat me, then you will be the Second Lord, and I will obey you. If you cannot, then shut your mouth!"
"..." The Blood Pattern Mad Lion gnashed his teeth in anger, but he did not have the courage to challenge Qing Luan.
At this moment, Qing Luan spoke again. "Yang Feilong, step forward and let everyone see. I have decided to appoint you as the commander of Wanshan County. Are you willing?"
Yang Feilong, standing in the crowd, looked somewhat strange. This woman was appointing him as the commander of Wanshan County without discussing it with him beforehand. He muttered to himself, if he disagreed, wouldn't she lose face?
Of course, Qing Luan was ultimately one of his own, his contracted partner. Moreover, her actions were preparations for his eventual departure from the Demon Realm. If he didn't accept her kindness, he would truly be letting her down!
"I am willing, thank you, Lord!" Yang Feilong said respectfully.
It's all acting!
He was adept at it.
Even if things happened suddenly, he could still catch the role thrown to him. This was the mark of an experienced actor!
"You would rather appoint a seemingly weak and insignificant human ant as the commander of Wanshan County than have me. Lord Qing Luan, with such favoritism, Wanshan County will be ruined in your hands sooner or later!" the Spotted War Tiger roared angrily.
"Weak and insignificant? Do you dare to engage in a life-or-death battle with me?" Yang Feilong said coldly. "If you don't dare, then shut your mouth!"
Upon hearing this, the Spotted War Tiger almost vomited blood and died. He pointed at Yang Feilong, his fingers trembling, unable to speak.
This was bullying too much, no, bullying demons too much!
If he could still fight, he was sure he would have killed this human ant!
"You are speaking such arrogant words because you see Lord Blood Pattern War Tiger is heavily injured. If Lord Blood Pattern War Tiger were in his prime, would you dare to be so presumptuous? You human ant!" the Blood Pattern Mad Lion roared angrily at Yang Feilong.
"Calling me an ant, calling me an ant, you uncouth fellow, do you dare to engage in a life-or-death battle with me?" Yang Feilong looked at the Blood Pattern Mad Lion and said coldly.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was in an uproar. No one expected this seemingly frail human to dare to challenge the powerful Lord Blood Pattern Mad Lion to a life-or-death battle. Was he tired of living?!
Even Snake Army, who had seen much, was greatly shocked!