Rebirth: A Cinderella's Counterattack

Chapter 1238: Chapter 1218: Challenge Arena

”May I ask if you want to enter the Challenge Road?”

The voice rang out once more, yet it offered no answers to Luo Qianqian.

After a brief silence, Luo Qianqian nodded: ”Yes.”

The space before her suddenly brightened, merely an empty hall, but in its very center, a peculiar door appeared, slowly descending.

Luo Qianqian glanced around but saw no one present. Without hesitation, she donned a pair of synthetic skin gloves, followed by silk gloves, and additionally equipped herself with mosquito repellent and other items.

She descended along the stairs behind the door, feeling the temperature steadily rising.

Luo Qianqian couldn’t help but frown slightly.

Soon, brightness engulfed the path, a blood-red road exuding a chilling aura, bordered by two rows of red-clad warriors. They seemed like ceremonial guards with no aesthetic purpose, only serving to startle.

”Welcome to the Challenge Road.” A pleasant female voice echoed as a woman in a bunny costume appeared before Luo Qianqian, stepping aside to invite her in.

Luo Qianqian nodded slightly and followed the woman forward, yet everything before her was overwhelmingly different.

A gigantic casino unfolded, even with an arena for beast fights, surrounded by people placing bets, all fervently shouting.

”What is this place?”

”This is the Challenge Platform of the Challenge Road. You need to participate in challenges here. Only by entering and securing a spot in the top ten of the ranking can you have a chance to obtain a Domain.” The woman’s voice was steady, without showing extra concern for Luo Qianqian being a girl.

”So how does one participate in the challenge?”

”You need to register at the challenge counter. Here, I must remind you that on the challenge platform, there is no distinction between conspiracy and strategy. As long as you win, you succeed.” The woman gestured to the registration area which was devoid of people.

”Are the opponents of equivalent strength?”

The woman gently shook her head: ”Matchmaking is random, but newcomers won’t be paired against those with a high win rate.”

Luo Qianqian was shocked; did this mean there were no rules of battle here at all? Not mentioning conspiracies or strategies, just considering the physical prowess around her, everyone seemed far stronger than a young girl like her.

”How many people are on the challenge ranking?”

”Including new members, there are four hundred and fifty-two.” The woman replied calmly.

”Does that mean without registering, one’s rank remains static?” Luo Qianqian paused, asking.

The woman shook her head lightly: ”Registering allows you to challenge your higher ranks, but I must remind you, challenges initiated by yourself have no regard for life or death.”

It truly seemed unfair. However, losing to those people would be no different from death, and even if not dead, the recovery time would far exceed the time she currently had.

”I want to register.” After a moment of silence, Luo Qianqian looked at the woman and stated firmly.

The woman nodded, leading Luo Qianqian to the registration counter: ”Heaven’s Gate challenger registration.”

At the sight of the bunny girl, the surrounding crowd became agitated, yet what she said next shifted all eyes onto Luo Qianqian, filled with astonishment.

”Next match, challenger from Heaven’s Gate, number 453 against newcomer number 452!”

After the woman nodded at Luo Qianqian, a long-quiet voice rang through the Challenge Arena followed by cheers.

”Please follow me.” The woman wasn’t surprised by any of this and gestured for Luo Qianqian to follow.

”This is the preparation area. You can use any method to defeat your opponent.” The woman led Luo Qianqian into a room, stating while pointing to another door: ”In a moment, you’ll depart from here to enter the Challenge Arena.”

”What if my opponent is too harsh, and I die?” Luo Qianqian suddenly thought of this grave question.

The woman was momentarily stunned: ”Then you would die, though the death rate in regular challenges is very low.”

Luo Qianqian nodded lightly: ”Then please, consider this your reward.” Luo Qianqian placed a package of milk candies wrapped in Kraft paper on the table, taking a deep breath, a black bow and arrow appearing in her hand: ”Hope we can meet again.”

Those who had never seen Luo Qianqian were stunned by the words ’challenger from Heaven’s Gate’, quickly betting on her to win, while those at the registration counter simultaneously backed the other person.

Even if not impressive, it was surely better than a young girl, right? She seemed like she was sneaking out to play.

As Luo Qianqian stepped through the door at the signal, she was greeted by a crowd cheering like it was a circus show, feeling a sense of desolation.

However, those on stage were also stunned upon seeing Luo Qianqian.

A young girl?

Luo Qianqian stood on the challenge platform, frowning at the strong guy across showing a lascivious grin.

”Young lady, don’t worry, Uncle here will go easy on you. I’m quite the gentleman! Hahaha...”

Before he finished laughing, before seeing Luo Qianqian’s panicked expression, he was abruptly silenced by an ice-blue long sword piercing through his heart.

Luo Qianqian had lifted her hand, confirming it was her doing.

Upon a direct hit, without any hesitation, she turned and walked back to the small room from where she came.

The battle ended swiftly, leaving the arena in complete silence.

The strong guy watched Luo Qianqian leave without mercy, feeling a surge of anger: ”Do you look down on me?”

Yet why did he feel so cold...

As the strong guy fell, Luo Qianqian returned to the room, seeing the woman staring at the milk candies in a daze, causing her to pause too, then asked: ”Can you help me register again?”

”Ah? Sure.” The woman, after a brief pause, quickly nodded.

Leaving the room afterward, Luo Qianqian frowned, her number higher than the opponent by just one, did this mean she had over four hundred matches to fight?

The first match could be said that her opponent was careless which allowed her to succeed, the second match would definitely not be that easy.

After a brief silence, Luo Qianqian stopped overthinking, sitting on the ground to slowly recover her Spiritual Power.

Unknown if the challengers here experienced too many battles, increasing warmth, allowing her to feel filled with fighting spirit upon finishing recovery.

”Next match, challenger from Heaven’s Gate number 453 against Dark Night Empress number 427.”

Hearing the external announcements, Luo Qianqian slightly frowned, who came up with these names?