Shame Upon the Human Race

A loud voice shouted from the stands: "The betting's open, the matchups are out! Place your bets now!"From one corner of the arena, members of the Yunlou Chamber of Commerce swiftly dismantled a section of seats, setting up a makeshift betting area. A white cloth displayed the matchups for the first round, along with odds.The match had barely begun, but the efficiency of the Yunlou Chamber was already impressive.Intrigued, Ronald's interest piqued.After mastering Daoism, his vision had sharpened greatly. From a distance, he immediately spotted his own odds:Human - Ronald VS Ironwolf - Wolf Daren, odds 3:1"Damn, they really think that little of me?"Ronald pulled out a gold card and handed it to Black Moon. "Go, bet 10,000 gold. I'm winning this.""Yes, Young Master!"In the crowded betting area, Black Moon squeezed through the crowd and slammed the gold card onto the table. "Bet on Ronald! 10,000!"The surrounding gamblers froze. A typical bet was a few hundred gold coins, but this person was staking 10,000? Bold.The Yunlou Chamber wasn't concerned about how much money you had, as long as you were betting. They immediately shouted, "Human Ronald, bet 10,000!""Human?"The crowd burst into laughter.These gamblers were seasoned; betting on humans was almost always a loss. And Wolf Daren was a rising star from the Ironwolf Tribe, a young genius with some renown. Betting 10,000? The odds were against him—he was going to lose."I'm betting on Wolf Daren, 100 gold!""I'll put 200 on him!""Me too, 200!""500 on him!"A dozen voices rose as people quickly joined in, betting against Black Moon with smirks on their faces.But no one dared to mock Black Moon outright. His reputation as a notorious thug had given him a bit of respect—at least in the betting area.The Yunlou Chamber was known for its integrity; no matter the outcome, they would pay up immediately, no delays.Soon, it was time for Ronald's match.The crowd erupted in laughter as they laid eyes on his bizarre outfit."Look at this guy. Is he here to entertain us?""Haha, what's with that suit of armor? Is he planning to be a punching bag?""Hey, hey, what's hanging off his waist? Is that a pack of buns?""HAHHAHA..."Compared to Wolf Daren's battle-ready warrior outfit, Ronald's appearance was definitely... unconventional.The human audience shook their heads in disbelief, wondering which family let their son out in such a ridiculous getup.Qin Xue couldn't stop laughing."This freak actually showed up dressed like that? Oh my god, I'm dying of laughter!"On the stage, the referee twitched his lips, trying to hold back a chuckle as he glanced at Ronald. "The match begins!"But oddly enough, neither contestant moved.Wolf Daren, holding a long spear, burst into laughter. "Human! If you kneel now and apologize, and give me 1,000 gold, I'll spare you. Otherwise... hahaha, I'll strip you of that rusted armor and make you roll off this stage naked."The crowd roared with laughter."Naked, naked!"Someone in the stands even started chanting.The human spectators bowed their heads, unable to watch any longer.This was a disgrace... how humiliating.On stage, Wolf Daren watched as Ronald remained motionless, and his grin turned into something far more sinister."Time to die!"Wolf Daren surged forward like a hungry wolf, his spear aimed directly at Ronald.But as he lunged... Ronald's lips curled into a subtle, almost mocking smile.