The Luo family estate was silent at night.
It was past ten o'clock, already past curfew.
Chu Tian hadn't gone far before he sensed the presence of over a dozen martial artists within a hundred-meter radius.
His divine sense swept out, and he discovered that there were people with the same idea as him.
Tomorrow was the main day for the arena competition.
Although the Luo family strictly prohibited going out at night.
Many people, having held back for so many days, could no longer resist today.
Everyone wanted to know why this year's grand competition had turned out this way.
More importantly, the Luo family had not announced the competition content or any rules and regulations this time.
Even though these people were just here for show, and wouldn't even dream of making it into the top eight.
The rankings after ninth place were still very important.
Seeing these people, Chu Tian was also amused. It was his first time here, and he didn't know the way.
So, he followed behind them.
Their goal was obvious: to head straight for the central area of the Luo family from the periphery where guests were housed.
They didn't make any detours, instead using their unique skills to advance in a straight line.
To reach the central area of the Luo family, one needed to first go to the training grounds, where the competition would be held tomorrow.
Past the training grounds, there was a single road leading to the summit. The main Luo family members all resided halfway up the mountain.
During the day, Chu Tian had wandered around once and had also visited this plaza.
The statue in the middle of the plaza, after Chu Tian had finished looking at it, his first reaction was, truly…
*Bang…*
Chu Tian's body trembled. His previously hunched posture was straightened by the impact.
*Screech…*
He slid along the ground, only stopping when he crashed into a rockery.
"Ugh… Haa… Pffft…" Chu Tian's voice had changed from the pain.
Sharp agony… followed by his shoulder blade losing all sensation.
Finally, he spat out a mouthful of clotted blood.
The burning sensation in his chest subsided slightly.
The Iron Mane, in its giant bear form, could greatly enhance its defensive capabilities.
It was the primary means of damage reduction in its giant bear form.
Although, by using it to withstand this blow, he hadn't been pulverized.
However, his shoulder blade was shattered.
At this moment, Chu Tian's left arm hung limply.
He wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and turned his gaze towards the plaza.
This single blow had sent him flying over a hundred meters.
If it weren't for this rockery, he didn't know how much further he would have flown.
He looked at his clothes, which had been reduced to rags by scraping against the ground.
His brightly patterned underpants were exposed.
Chu Tian was filled with wariness, staring in that direction.
"Little fellow, you're quite resilient. Interesting!"
"Don't worry, this old man never strikes the same person twice. You may leave!"
A voice sounded in Chu Tian's ear, presumably transmitted through some method of telepathy.
"Damn it… You old geezer, you just hit me twice, and you have the nerve to say you never strike the same person twice?"
"Did a dog eat your face? Or did a blind bear lick it?"
At this moment, Chu Tian no longer cared whether the other party was a master or not. Hearing him speak with such a condescending tone, he became instantly enraged and started to curse him.
If I can't beat you, I can at least curse you, right?
"Uh…" The other party was momentarily speechless.
He was stunned by Chu Tian's tirade. How many years had it been since someone dared to speak to him like this?
Did this kid have the guts of a bear today?