Everyone Is A Lord: My Talent Is A Little Too Strong Chapter 2532 1397: Arena_2

"Lord, what on earth is going on?"

Xiao Jing had been pondering for a long time without success, so she turned to Leo Ray for answers.

"It is quite straightforward; we only need to test it ourselves."

Leo Ray signaled to the prepared Grey Elder with a nod, commanding: "Old Chairman, see if you can blast a hole here. Do not hold back—give it everything you have."

"As you command, Your Majesty."

The short blade gripped by the ready Grey Elder glinted coldly before instantly blurring into a phantom, lunging toward the nearest barrier wall.

Boom!

Following a dull thud of colliding energy, the ship's wall remained completely unmarked. Grey Elder’s expression shifted to one of pure shock as he retreated quickly to Leo Ray's side.

"Your Majesty, this location is shielded by an invisible protective barrier. It possesses an irresistible dispersing effect that makes it impossible to breach."

Reporting to Leo Ray, Grey Elder shook his head in frustration.

"Is that so?"

Leo Ray nodded slightly, as if he had already anticipated this outcome.

The moment Grey Elder had struck, a ripple of magical light had indeed danced across the wall, effortlessly neutralizing the full power of the attack.

"Lord, this absolute defense barrier is incredibly mysterious. It seems to hold infinite mana, far surpassing Tier 6. I suspect it is at least a demigod-level Tier 7," Little Jie blurted out, her fair face filled with astonishment.

"No, even in my era, I only witnessed such absolute defense barriers during the Golden Age of the Land of Divine Favor. A demigod cannot reach this level."

Elder Bing corrected Little Jie, his aged face etched with solemnity.

Since many of the powerful warriors present were aware of Elder Bing's true identity, a heavy silence immediately fell over the group upon hearing his words.

If that was the case, did this mean the power involved reached the Domain of the Gods? It was simply beyond belief.

"Lord, if the inhabitants of this City of Ten Thousand Ships were truly that formidable, why did they end up like this?" Xiao Jing asked, tilting her head in confusion.

"The answer is actually quite simple: this isn't their work. The city they left behind is merely being utilized as a special venue—perhaps the 'stage' we discussed earlier."

Having reached this conclusion, Leo Ray did not hide his thoughts. He shared his theories regarding the Lord Arena with everyone, though he omitted specific details about the "prompting voice."

Once Leo Ray finished speaking, the room fell silent once more.

Shock was written on every face; they could hardly trust their own ears.

The Lord's implication was clear: the entity pulling the strings behind the scenes was undoubtedly a true deity.

"There is no need for everyone to be so shocked. Do not forget that our arrival as otherworldly lords was a miracle in itself, even if the reasons remain a mystery to me."

Leo Ray remained composed, his eyebrows rising slightly.

"Your Majesty of the Humans is correct. That is a realm beyond our reach, yet it is truly our honor to witness such things by your side," Shuert agreed, nodding heavily.

"Precisely. Even if deities are the hidden hands, it doesn't change our path."

Crisis stepped forward in agreement: "As long as we remain by the side of Your Majesty of the Humans, we have hope for the future despite the coming Great Catastrophe."

The others nodded, and the oppressive atmosphere began to lift as they found common ground.

"Your Majesty, one thing still puzzles me."

Bruno, moved by a sense of awe and curiosity, asked: "All of this started because Your Majesty came here to save our Minotaur fleet, but how could a deity know for certain that you would come?"

As he spoke, a look of profound gratitude appeared on Bruno’s bovine face, a sentiment mirrored by the surrounding Minotaur warriors.

They knew the Human Majesty had risked his life for them, a debt of grace they could never truly repay.

"Perhaps the gods predicted my path, or perhaps they didn't. However, it is certain this place wasn't built for me alone. Whether I arrived or not, the event would proceed, simply with another gladiator in my place. More likely, my presence as a Lord triggered the forced connection of this barrier, pulling us into this pre-constructed dueling arena."

Leo Ray shrugged and added: "Besides, if they really wanted me here, they would have found another way. The method of our arrival isn't important to the deity, nor should it be to us."

"The Lord is right. This place isn't exclusive to us, and we aren't the first to arrive."

Jasper Richardson looked at the lord's corpse on the floor and nodded solemnly. "Regardless, we are ready to fight for the Lord."

"We are all willing to fight for the Lord (Your Majesty of the Humans)!"

Everyone present shouted in unison, their spirits bolstered by the call to action.

"I can feel your resolve, and it gives me the strength to move forward."

Leo Ray’s eyes flashed with light as he gestured forward. "Very well, let us continue our advance."

At his command, the powerful warriors mobilized, pushing deeper into the unknown depths of the ship.

They hadn't traveled far before the familiar prompting voice echoed sharply in Leo Ray’s mind.

[Respected Lord Leo Ray, welcome to the 000105th Lord Arena. The venue for this session is number 000078. The objective is treasure acquisition. The lord who successfully claims the treasure may exit the barrier and return to the original sea area via the same route. That lord will also hold the power to decide the fate of any other surviving lords.]

[Prompt: The final participating lord is currently entering the arena area.]

[Prompt: The competition is about to begin.]

[Prompt: The competition has begun.]

As the voice faded, the thunderous roar of numerous magic cannons shook the air, audible even to those deep within the ship's cabin.

"Lord, what is happening?" Xiao Jing asked, her hand tightening around her finely crafted sword, her face grim.

"It seems my suspicions were correct. To leave this place, we must claim the 'treasure' before the other lords do."

Leo Ray briefly explained the announcement he had just heard, his brow furrowing.

The rules were laid out, but many vital details were missing.

The number of rival lords and the treasure's location remained unknown.

Furthermore, some lords were still at sea while others, like himself, were already inside the ship. This meant the conflict spanned both the interior of the vessel and the surrounding waters.

If his fleet was destroyed, even a personal victory would be hollow. According to the rules, they had to return the way they came—through a sea infested with Tier 6 sea demon beasts. He couldn't be in two places at once; he had to manage two separate battlefields.

With the number and strength of the opposing lords unknown, scattering his forces too thinly would put him at a severe disadvantage, making the treasure nearly impossible to secure.

"Your Majesty, leave the exterior to us! The Minotaur fleet has sailed these waters for two millennia; we will not be defeated by anyone!"

Recognizing Leo Ray's dilemma, Bruno thumped his massive chest. "Since Your Majesty braved this danger for us, we will not bring shame to your name!"

"Understood. I will have Elusa and several other elites accompany you. Unless it is absolutely necessary, the fleet is to remain hidden under illusions."

Leo Ray reached a decision instantly and began to deploy his forces.