Chapter 178 Before the battle starts (Bonus Chapter)

Once the sun rose, there were people laying out Heavenly Qi filled stones. These stones would become a foundation to hold the formation.

Each stone weighed enough to become the foundation of a large skyscraper. The length of a single stone was longer than three Eiffel Towers put together. Once forty-eight stones were laid out across the arena. A huge amount of Heavenly Qi was forced out of them by the Deathholder Family Head.

A massive barrier covered the entire arena. Several different colors were seen with this barrier. These colors were the respective colors of what the barrier could resist.Then, another barrier covered the specator seating. The colors on this barrier were not many but had better resistance to those colors than the first one. Finally, a third barrier covered the outside of the arena. This barrier just had the basic Fire Qi, Water Qi, Lightning Qi, and Wind Qi resistances.

"Seat Holders Come," the Deathholder Family Head called.

Nine other people came around in cloaks. These people reinforced the barriers. Seven of them did the arena's barrier. The other two reinforced the other barriers.

The main goal was to ensure that most people could get out to the safety zone. Since there would always be stragglers, the other two barriers needed a person a piece. Since an attack may not reach the far outer reaches, only a singular person was needed for the other two.

The Deathholder Family Head watched with great interest. Seeing who got the other singled out. This made the Deathholder Family Head upset.

"They still think only about their fame." The Deathholder Family Head sighed.

"I wish those other families would let everything go and just watch these young ones. They are too invested in their own selfish fame to realize what is about to happen." The Deathholder Family Head slightly whispered.

None of the Seat Holders seemed to care what he said. Although, they could have listened in on him. He is one of the few people whom most of their families respect and give honor to.

It was not much later that people who had access to the Fifth Heavenly Realm started to enter. All of them were wanting ro watch this spectacular match.

People wanted the front row seating. However, due to the Deathholder Family Head, the first three rows were blocked off.

This made people upset. People begin to hear that he had felt the pressure of Lilith. He made the decision to upgrade the defenses because of that.

Everyone began to wonder how much stronger Lilith, The Fifth Seat Holder, was.

Meanwhile

"Storm Beast, you have to be careful with your match. The defenses have already been increased. That does not mean you will not die."

"Yes, Leader. I will do my best." The Storm Beast answered.

"Good. Before you head to your match. Your parents want you to visit them. Make sure you do."

"Leader, I have no need for the lowly beasts who want to live outside. I would rather call you Father." The Storm Beast replied.

"Good answer. That is not our tradition. One must visit the mother and father unless one has died. Then you visit the living parent. Besides, if you win. You can always tell them a wish that you want." He ended the sentence with each word empathized.

The Storm Beast was filled with gratitude. He bowed and left quickly.

"Sir, we only visit our parents if our life is forfeited. Why did you give him hope?" Another Beast asked.

"He may live. That does not mean he will be the same. He needs to grow up. He is but a child in heart and mind. The body is that of an adult. The two will eventually collide, and the winner is what the man or beast wants." The leader replied.

"Wise words." The beast bowed.

A creature that looked like an ugly wendigo. Made its way out of the cave that he called home. Once outside, he looked around to find its parents.

"This way, son." The thinner beast that talked to Rex's Soul called out.

"Why should I?"

The thinner one turned and grabbed the Storm Beast. A single second was all it took to reach the outer limits of the Fifth Heavenly Realm.

"Shall you die in the void?" The thinner one asked.

He was holding his son by the throat. He made sure to point his head downward to let him know the meaning of fear.

"I knew you were not capable of being my father. If I win the match, I want nothing to do with you or the other beast." The Storm Beast wanted to be let go on the ground.

"If you lose, you will return home." The thinner one and the Storm Beast shook hands.

The duo reached where the mother was.

"At least tell her hi." The thinner one said.

"Hi." He said, facing her. "Can I go now?" He turned to face the other one.

The mother nodded at her husband. He was upset, but he already told his wife what happened. She knew that would be for the best.

Before dropping his son off at the arena. He made a stop in the cave.

"If my son loses, he is to return to us. He will have to obey this oath." The father then left.

"Seems like a deal has been made." The leader laughed.

"Your brother is strong, sir. Why did he not take the reins?" A beast asked.

"He wanted a wife, and the wife wanted a child. Once everything was done. He could not take a position by force. He is always welcome to visit." The leader answered.

"Is that why you treat his son better?" The same beast asked.

"Since he is my niece, I try my best to nurture him into a leader type. My brother wants him to live and see what life has to offer. Something was different from him. He whole demeanor seemed like he knew his son would live." The leader said.

The UnHeavenly Beasts all talked about the Storm Beast until the start of the match.

Once noon had arrived

"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am the host to the Deathholder Family. I am proud to announce this match for each and every one of you."

The crowd roared and cheered.

"To ensure the safety of each and every one of you. My master has forbade anyone to enter the first three rows of the arena. If you are caught doing so, you will forfeit everything you own. That is coming from my Master."

The crowd went silent.

"Without farther ado, let us start with announcing the people and rules."

"This match is set up between Lilith, The Fifth Seat Holder vs. The UnHeavenly Storm Beast."

The crowd roared.

"Lilith, The Fifth Seat Holder is allowed one family member to help her. The UnHeavenly Beast can use everything in its power to kill Lilith."

The crowd started to stomp in rhythm.

"Now then, it's time to see the challengers."

The crowd stopped.

"First off, the UnHeavenly Storm Beast."