CHAPTER 1192 THE TUSSLE REGION
"What's so special about the Tussle Region? Why did no one sign up to go there?" When Darren heard
the guard order Finley, Barnes and his other friends to choose the Tussle Region test, he felt
something was wrong. And so, he turned and asked Lindsay about the Tussle Region.
"You don't know anything about the Tussle Region?" She glanced scornfully at Darren.
"Obviously! If I had heard about it, I wouldn't be asking you, would I?" From the information Darren had
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Lindsay glanced at Darren as she wondered, 'Is this the right attitude to have when asking a question?'
Although irked, she quickly reminded herself that those people were Darren's friends. As it was natural
for Darren to be a little anxious, she didn't blame him for his attitude.
"The Tussle Region is also known as a killing region," Lindsay began her explanation.
"What do you mean?"
"It is said that the law of the jungle is followed in the Tussle Region. Every living creature that enters
the area must fight with other living creatures to survive. This cycle of killing must be followed
throughout their lives. They won't be able to leave until they have reached a certain level."
"In that case, all the new entrants would be easy targets."
"Of course, not. There are other rules besides the law of the jungle. I have heard of some. If the people
they meet are at the same level, they must fight to the death. But if they aren't at the same level, and
the lower one happens to kill the person at a higher level in their battle, the lower one will get an extra
reward. Anybody who is two levels higher than their match wouldn't be allowed to start the battle.
For example, if you were at the upper-level of the Domain God Realm, you would not be able to attack
people at the low-level of the Domain God Realm. There are many rules. Only those who have entered
the region would be familiar with all the rules in detail." She told Darren all that she knew.
"No wonder no one is willing to go there. After all, being in a killing spree for their whole life is a hard
way to live. Not to mention that there are high chances of encountering someone stronger. The warriors
who survive will be heavily dependent not only on their strength but also on their luck." Darren frowned
as he remarked.
"What are you going to do?" Lindsay looked at Darren and continued, "Regardless of whether your
friends will be chosen or not, it will be hard for them."
"I don't know their decision. But, I would prefer it if they pass the test. That is why I want to take part in
it too," Darren stated resolutely.
"You are going to compete in the test? What are you planning?" Lindsay asked in shock. She had
never heard of anyone volunteering to enlist for the test in the Tussle Region. Darren's idea seemed
utterly absurd!
"If what you said is true, then I would be among the strongest people in the Tussle Region."
Darren's words enlightened Lindsay. He was now at the low-level of the Domain God Realm, but he
was able to kill a warrior at the top-level of the Domain God Realm with his level-nine divine weapons.
Considering Darren's strength and the rules in the Tussle Region, he would never be in a
disadvantageous position.
"Yes, you're right. Your real strength should be enough to let you run wild in the Tussle Region. You will
also be able to protect your friends. But there is one problem. All of your friends will have to pass the
test for you to be able to watch over them in the Tussle Region. You can't help them if some of them
fail, and they are separated. Even with your skills, it is impossible to be in two places at the same time."
"Yes, I have considered that. But first, I have to think of a way to sign up. We'll think about the rest
after." Darren nodded.
"That's easy. Just knock someone out and impersonate him. No one will notice that," Lindsay
immediately suggested.
"You are smart. Follow me to the back of the crowd. I'll knock one man unconscious, and you will
immediately move him into your space. This process must be so quick that no one should notice it,"
Darren instructed.
"Don't worry. I can manage that," Lindsay replied.
Then Darren and Lindsay began to search for a target. A few moments later, Darren and Lindsay found
someone. As expected, Darren turned into that man without anyone noticing.
Then, Darren walked up to the registration area for the test of the Tussle Region.
"Are you sure that you want to go to the Tussle Region?" The guard, who was in charge of the
registrations, looked at Darren coldly.
"Sir, I have decided."
"Well, if you don't want to live, I won't stop you. Go ahead." The guard threw a plate at Darren.
"Thank you." Darren put away his plate and went straight to the battle ring for the Tussle Region.
When he arrived, he saw that only a handful of people stood around the battle ring for the Tussle
Region. An inexplicable sense of sadness coursed through Darren when he spotted his friends.
"Why do we have to follow your decision regarding which sect to join?" Disobedience glimmered in his
eyes as Barnes asked the guard.
"Are you saying that you don't want to go? That's fine. I can put you in prison instead," the guard
sneered.
"You? " Irritated, Barnes readied himself to hit the guard with his stick, but Finley stopped him.
"Barnes, don't be a nuisance. Last time we got Scott into trouble." Finley chided Barnes through his
spiritual sense.
"Humph!" Barnes turned his head, snorted, and put down his stick.
"Hey, buddy. Don't worry. The Tussle Region is nothing special. Just go," Darren, who was standing
beside, said. He was afraid that the monkey would infuriate the guard. After all, they were nobody in
the Ancestral Land, and they weren't strong enough to fight back.
"Where did this idiot come from? Get lost!" Barnes was so angry that he gritted his teeth and cursed
Darren.
Darren, with a helpless expression on his face, shut up.
"You guys, step forward," an emissary from the Tussle Region, who stood in the battle ring, instructed
in a calm voice.
Everyone turned to face the battle ring in unison, only to see a man dressed in animal skins. He wore a
pair of huge brassards on both arms, and his deep-set eyes were filled with intense killing intent. The
man did not deliberately release this kind of aura, but rather it was naturally derived from being in the
middle of a killing zone for an extended period. So, it was difficult for him to conceal it.
"This man's strength is probably comparable to the guard in the black robe." Darren estimated the
man's strength silently.
As soon as the man finished speaking, Darren and the others were dragged forward by a powerful
force.
"What a surprise! You're not bad," the man remarked. The man's gaze swept over Finley and the others
as he assessed their abilities. It was almost as if he could see through them. However, he completely
ignored Darren.
"You are about to enter the test. Remember that there is a high chance that you might die during the
test. You have to go all out to survive," the emissary advised.
"Cut the crap and just tell me about the test." Barnes, who had become extremely irritated and
impatient, roared.
The emissary from the Tussle Region glanced at Barnes indifferently, "If you were in the Tussle Region
now, you would have died hundreds of times."
After saying that, the emissary waved and opened a spatial door on the battle ring.
"You can enter now. If you come out alive, you will have passed the test.
You'd better hurry up. If you exit in an hour, you will be rewarded when you enter the region with three
days' protection. Work hard!" the emissary prompted them when he saw that the group didn't move
forward.
"Let's go." They had no choice but to walk toward the spatial door.
Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!
Darren, Finley, Barnes, Aaron, and the mysterious, mad old man entered the gate.
The moment they disappeared, a young man in white materialized in the crowd. His sudden
appearance caused a commotion in the square.
"What? You're..." Lindsay was startled when she saw the young man. 'Isn't that Darren?' Lindsay
finished her sentence in her mind.
The young man in white looked exactly like Darren.
"It's him!"
"He is coming! He is coming!"
Many people in the square exclaimed softly.