The first to appear is a majestic lion, its flamboyant mane exuding a sense of overwhelming dominance, its cold blood-colored beast eyes hinting at an uncontainable ferociousness.

"Blood Split Lion, interesting!" Wu Cong’s lips curl into a subtle, unclear smile.

"Bet one thousand life money on Shadow Snake to win!"

The maid standing beside him looks utterly shocked, a thousand life money is no small sum, even for the heir of the Wu Family, it’s a considerable amount.

However, thinking about her commission, the maid’s shock instantly melts away like spring water, her alluring figure subtly leaning closer to Wu Cong.

But Wu Cong’s thoughts are entirely focused on the beast battle.

During this time of day, not many people are messing around in the Beast Fighting Arena, with seats able to accommodate thousands, only a sparse few hundred are occupied.

Though, those who are here during the day are usually not lacking in money, and their bets are substantial.

Compared to the impressive entrance of the Blood Split Lion, the appearance of the Shadow Snake is rather ordinary.

Its over three-meter-long body leisurely emerges from the tunnel; compared to other snakes, the diameter of Shadow Snake reaches an astounding one meter, resembling a wriggling cylindrical pillar.

Moreover, the arena’s checks only involve inspecting for prohibited substances used on the beasts, without delving much into the inherent strength of the fierce beasts.

As the two fierce beasts make their entrance, the host on the elevated platform enthusiastically announces, "Five minutes to go until the battle begins, anyone wanting to place bets can do so now!"

The large screen suspended in the air rapidly rolls through the odds, revealing an astonishing ratio.

Blood Split Lion Win: 1:0.6

Shadow Snake Win: 1:3

Regardless of size or capability, the Blood Split Lion is more superior, not to mention Shadow Snake, which is more suited for assassination. In this narrow, unobstructed environment, its ability to leverage strengths is greatly reduced.

Five minutes swiftly pass.

With the host announcing the start of the competition, the barrier separating the two fierce beasts quickly vanishes.

"Roar"

The Blood Split Lion roars ferociously and charges at the bulky Shadow Snake before it.

"Whoosh"

A slight swoosh echoes as the massive body of the Blood Split Lion crashes heavily to the ground, kicking up clouds of dust.

"What just happened?"

The audience on the high platform calls out in discontent, although they know the Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena doesn’t cheat, it’s hardly believable that in just an instant, the seemingly useless Shadow Snake triumphed, isn’t this quite a joke!

Wu Cong claps his hands and rises with a laugh, "Hahaha, what an impressive fierce beast it is!"

Wu Cong now feels exhilarated, and it’s not just any ordinary exhilaration; this Shadow Snake wasn’t notable at all in the Beast Yard, even among the Blood-colored Beast Fighting Arena regulars he picked, no one paid it much attention, but for some reason, when Wu Cong saw this Shadow Snake, an odd feeling settled in his heart.

"It’s very extraordinary!"

This was Wu Cong’s intuition, and it proved to be right! The Shadow Snake has truly delivered an immense surprise.

"So this is what choice means, huh?"

The Dusk Manor’s Beast Yard rules are straightforward; regardless if the beasts are Second Level or Third Level, irrespective of their species, the price for any level is the same. If you find a powerful one, that’s your skill, if you pick a weak one, then your luck is just too poor!