Treasure-hunting: Into the Unknown

The fourth round was the last chance for all participants to prove their mettle in the race. All warriors, including those participating in the contest, pricked up their ears and listened carefully to Shaw's instructions.

"The fourth round is a weapon refining competition!" Shaw announced in a commanding voice.

This didn't surprise anybody as the Xiao Clan was one of the biggest weapon refining clans in the Devil Kingdom. It was obvious that clan would prefer a son-in-law with a high weapon refining level, so it made sense for them to hold a weapon refining competition for the last round.

Some of the participants were happy about this round while others were worried. Most of them were King Level weapon refiners and only a small number were Imperial Level weapon refiners. The gap between the King Level and the Imperial Level was quite large so there really was no comparison at all. Obviously, the Imperial Level weapon refiners were thrilled and feeling very confident now.

But Shaw continued, adding, "Although it is a weapon refining competition, this round has a twist. This time, the competition is not merely about weapon refining level, but your comprehensive abilities."

The crowd was stunned to hear this and they all fell silent. Usually the purpose of a weapon refining competition was to see who could cast the best piece of weapon, which was also the most common method in the Devil Kingdom and even on the entire Supernal Continent for that matter. It was rare for weapon refiners to display their comprehensive abilities during a weapon refining event. After all, it was hard to say whose comprehensive abilities were better. Now everyone was bursting with curiosity about how the winner would be decided.

"The rules of this competition are set by Vivian. So let's welcome her onto stage to explain it in person!" He turned to Vivian and motioned for her to come forward.

Vivian stood up from her seat and marched to the front of the stage, slowly raising her right hand. As her sleeve slid down, the Calming Bracelet offered by Zachary for healing was revealed. She pointed at the bracelet and said, "I inadvertently obtained this bracelet and since the moment I have put it on, I can't take it off my hand. Therefore, the fourth round is to see who can take off this bracelet from my hand. There are no restrictions on the method you use. The one who manages to take it off will attend the final round together with Harley."

Everyone immediately looked at the bracelet o

ul and the blue-robed warrior and said, "You are the only ones left now. You both are the most talented weapon refiners among all these Imperial Level warriors. Please don't let me down!"

Saul and the blue-robed warrior exchanged a glance. They knew that since they were the only ones left, the one who took off the Calming Bracelet first would be qualified to challenge Zachary. Therefore, they immediately began studying the Calming Bracelet on Vivian's wrist and began to analyze it. They found that the bracelet was not simple. Apparently, there was a flow of martial energy between her wrist and the bracelet. It looked like the bracelet had merged with her body and couldn't be taken off forcibly. Moreover, the materials used to make the bracelet were very rare. Some of them even couldn't be analyzed.

Fifteen minutes passed. Both Saul and the blue-robed warrior were sweating heavily, their faces solemn.

Suddenly the blue-robed warrior said, "This bracelet seems to be forged with the wood-element energy fire. I might know a way to take it off."

"Really? Are you sure?" Vivian asked in anticipation. She turned to Saul and said, "Please let him have a try first!"

Despite his reluctance, Saul had to nod in agreement. He took a step back and moved aside to make room for his competitor.

The blue-robed warrior raised both his hands and wrapped them around the bracelet. Then, he released his wood-element energy fire in an attempt to break the connection between the bracelet and Vivian's wrist. Only by dissolving the martial energy flowing between the bracelet and her body would he have a chance to take the bracelet off successfully and safely.