The Journey To Become The Strongest
Chapter 202 – Test: Crazy Plan (6)
Cerberus took a full two minutes to think, then gritted his teeth and said, “Alright. I will join you to destroy the gladiator arena.”
Lian Haocun said, “Good decision.”
“Then, let's proceed to plan.” Lian Haocun continued, and then, he began to explain his plans to Cerberus.
When he heard it, Cerberus felt a sense of despair approaching him. ‘What the fuck is that!? Steal the keys of every cell of the soldiers? Is it possible that we can do it without being noticed by them!? And, what kind of ‘ful hole' plan is this!? If it were that easy to do, of course I would not be held in this place for many years!’
Yes, Lian Haocun plans to steal the keys of every cell, held by the soldiers. Then after that, he would assign Cerberus to unlock each cell according to its key and select one of the gladiators from the cell to be given a route map to escape, as well as lead the escape.
“Wait, wait, why are you so sure this escape route you gave me is so true? Plus, who made it? Is that you?” Cerberus decides to put aside Lian Haocun's crazy plans, and find out the source of the escape route map that Lian Haocun showed him.
Lian Haocun replied in a cold tone, “I don't need to answer it, you just need to believe that the route map is correct.”
This time, Cerberus did not give up so easily, he returned back to reply Lian Haocun, “How could it? This route is a gamble on the life and death of those gladiators! How can I give an escape route that is not clear of its origin?”
Lian Haocun frowned, then said, “I made it. With my being here, you can clearly conclude that I am free to roam outside the cell.”
The implication, as Lian Haocun was free to roam around, he recalled the ins and outs of this place and drew some escape routes that were best suited for each cell. Although Cerberus never knew Lian Haocun, Cerberus decided to believe him. However, Lian Haocun standing in front of Cerberus alone has proven ‘authentic’ the escape route.
Although in fact, Lian Haocun made a map of the route based on his memories in his previous life. Actually, Lian Haocun had been planning this since yesterday, so that when 'mini Lian Haocun' and the other gladiators fell asleep, Lian Haocun started making maps of the escape route. Surely, Lian Haocun was not dumbstruck all night then.
Even so, there was another question in Cerberus' heart, ‘Why didn't he just run away alone? What's in it to free us?’
Lian Haocun's plan seemed crazy indeed, but this plan was made because Lian Haocun was confident of his success. However, the sooner the plan was finalized, the sooner the tragic fates of the gladiators in this arena were raised. And, allow ‘mini Lian Haocun' to have a normal life.
“By the way, how do I get out? I can't destroy this cell or its cell padlock.” Cerberus.
Lian Haocun, “No, I'm still not done. There's one more thing you need to agree to.”
Cerberus looked puzzled, ‘It turns out it wasn't all?’
Lian Haocun, “Killing God of War, Ares.”
Cerberus widened his eyes, if Cerberus was the strongest Gladiator in the arena, then Ares was the other strongest gladiator, but the difference is, Ares enjoyed life in this colosseum. Ares loved murder, and often tortured his opponents or even humiliated them. But, of course, his nickname as the god of war, illustrates how powerful Ares is.
Cerberus was surprised to hear the words of Lian Haocun. Because, Ares is not a figure that he can even underestimate. Although Cerberus did not know how powerful Lian Haocun was in fighting, he felt that Lian Haocun should not be stronger than Cerberus. Because Cerberus had never heard the name Lian Haocun, nor rumors about him from the soldiers on guard.
The reason Cerberus trusted Lian Haocun was simply because Lian Haocun could roam freely and face Cerberus now, as well as because of the pressure he felt from Lian Haocun. But that does not mean, Cerberus is confident in Lian Haocun's fighting ability.
Seeing Cerberus' hesitant expression, Lian Haocun knew Cerberus's thoughts. “I can beat Ares, no need to worry, and surely I will not attract the attention of the guards as well.”
Cerberus simply did not know, how strong Lian Haocun's fighting skills were. Even Lian Haocun at the peak of his first life alone was already able to match Ares. If the most powerful gladiator of this period were Ares and Cerberus, Lian Haocun's names were Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades. Yes, Lian Haocun has three different nicknames in his time, because Lian Haocun's fighting style is different in facing his opponent.
Cerberus, “Wait, then, why did I kill him?”
Lian Haocun, “Who said you killed him? I'll do it, I'll just tell you so you don't just wait and laze.”
Cerberus, “..” I'm not going to be lazy, so why are you asking if in the end you've decided to kill him?
Cerberus wanted to say it straight away, but given the pressure he felt before, Cerberus did not dare to open his mouth.
Lian Haocun paid no heed to Cerberus's thoughts anymore, and threw 'some' of the cell keys he got while surrounding the colosseum. More precisely, dozens of keys were thrown at Cerberus. Cerberus surmised that the ⅘ cell keys he had to get, had already been obtained by Lian Haocun.
“Then find some cell keys I haven't got and give all these route maps according to the cell name I made on the map. Let there be no mistake. Then, we will meet again in this place. See you.” Lian Haocun said pointing somewhere on the map of the escape route, then, he simply disappeared.
At the same time, the padlock, which had sealed Cerberus' cells for a long time, was destroyed. Looking at the shattered padlock on the floor, Cerberus felt a little complicated. However, Cerberus immediately carried out what was commissioned by Lian Haocun.
At the same time, Cerberus tried to avoid the soldiers on guard. Of course, Cerberus was not that good at hiding, so several times Cerberus was forced to kill soldiers who managed to find out his whereabouts, and hide their corpses.
'Bother!' Grunts Cerberus while pulling the corpse of the soldier he just killed.
While on the other hand, Lian Haocun's journey towards the God of War cell, Ares, goes on without a hitch. Soon, Lian Haocun came face to face with Ares. Surely, Ares felt surprised by the figure that suddenly appeared in front of his cell. Then Ares burst into laughter, and hurled various harsh insults at Lian Haocun, though he did not know who Lian Haocun was.
Lian Haocun looked at Ares with a cold gaze, which made the fur I was sitting on Ares composed. Then, Lian Haocun exerted a pressure as strong as the Golden Core Formation Stage on Ares, then, encompassed his Spiritual Qi around Ares' mouth and nose, leaving Ares unable to breathe.
“This is in return for the people you have been humiliating all this time.” Lian Haocun said with an ice-cold tone at the north pole.
‘Dan, in return because you have humiliated me in a previous life.’ Continue Lian Haocun in his mind.
And that's how Ares died, without being able to make a sound. After all, the pressure of the Golden Core Formation Stage could not be underestimated, especially if the opponent was an ordinary human. Under the full pressure of Lian Haocun, Ares' internal organs were damaged and he died of asphyxiation, without being able to say anything. The torture he had done before, was avenged with his suffering before death.
After killing Ares with an unexpected method, Lian Haocun returned to the cell where he lived to pick up ‘mini Lian Haocun’. However, unfortunately, after arriving Lian Haocun did not find the whereabouts of ‘mini Lian Haocun' anywhere. After asking the surrounding gladiators, Lian Haocun learned that ‘mini Lian Haocun was again sent to the match without her knowledge.
'Hopefully it's not too late.' Inner Lian Haocun was anxious, then ran to the arena where 'mini Lian Haocun' was fighting.
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