- Global Reincarnation: Only I Know the Plot
- GROIKTP Chapter 432
The water surrounding them had disappeared.
The Atlanteans found this rather unsettling.
They had become accustomed to living underwater, and now that Chen Ye had suddenly drained the arena, it was difficult for them to adjust.
Not only the Atlanteans but also Orm, who had grown up in Atlantis, found himself out of his element.
On the other hand, Arthur was completely unaffected, and the dry conditions even worked to his advantage.
After all, Arthur had grown up on land.
Neither of the brothers was foolish. They both quickly realized that the Sea God was giving Arthur a helping hand.
Orm felt both anger and frustration but didn’t dare utter a word.
Everyone had already acknowledged Chen Ye as the Sea God, and if Orm openly challenged him in front of such a large crowd, Chen Ye could use it as an excuse to strip him of his throne, avoiding the duel altogether!
Still, Orm had some talent, which was how he had become king and developed such ambition. He quickly regained his composure and fighting spirit.
“Just wait and see,” Orm thought. “Even without water, I can still defeat this bastard half-blood!”
With that, Orm raised his trident and pointed it at Arthur, making a provocative gesture.
To be clear, Orm’s trident was a standard weapon, not the divine artifact that Chen Ye wielded.
Almost every Atlantean warrior fought with a trident, as it was a traditional weapon of Atlantis.
Arthur, who had initially felt a bit guilty about the Sea God’s favoritism, quickly lost that guilt the moment he saw Orm’s taunting gesture.
“How arrogant!”
From his seat of honor, Chen Ye calmly said, “Begin!”
At the Sea God’s command, the two brothers immediately charged at each other.
*Clang!*
Their tridents collided with a powerful clang, creating a loud, metallic sound.
Both brothers shared the royal blood of Atlantis, giving them superhuman strength. Their battle was fierce and intense, though, of course, they couldn’t compare to the monstrous power of Chen Ye.
Blow after blow, the brothers clashed, explosions of force echoing throughout the arena, much to the delight of the crowd.
Chen Ye, however, seemed bored.
This kind of fight no longer held any interest for him.
If he were to step in, it would be over in a single punch—both of these “kids” would be taken down in an instant.
But he still watched closely.
Since he intended to help Arthur take control of Atlantis, Arthur absolutely could not lose today.
If he saw Arthur starting to lose, Chen Ye was prepared to intervene, using his psychic powers to subtly interfere with Orm.
After all, his psychic abilities were invisible and undetectable—no one but Orm would know that the Sea God was cheating in Arthur’s favor.
Soon, the battle reached a fever pitch.
Orm, desperate to protect his throne, fought with everything he had, aiming every strike at Arthur’s vital points. He wanted nothing more than to skewer his half-brother.
Though usually easygoing, Arthur was growing increasingly frustrated by Orm’s relentless attacks. Furious, he began to fight back with equal ferocity.
The audience was thrilled by the intense fight, the atmosphere electric with excitement.
Only their mother, Atlanna, looked on with deep concern.
She could tell that if the fight continued this way, something terrible might happen…
Five minutes passed, and neither Orm nor Arthur had gained a clear advantage. Both were wounded, yet the fight raged on.
This was a battle for the throne—there could be no ties. One of them had to lose.
Suddenly, Arthur recalled Vulko’s teachings and began to unleash a series of expert moves, spinning his trident with fluid precision, becoming an impenetrable whirlwind of steel.
Watching from the stands, Vulko’s eyes lit up.
This technique was one devised by the ancient King Atlan, a technique Vulko had kept secret from Orm but secretly taught to Arthur…
Vulko truly was a double agent.
With Arthur’s newfound advantage, Orm quickly found himself on the defensive.
One of Orm’s attacks was deflected by Arthur’s technique, sending him flying to the ground, his trident slipping from his grasp.
Arthur seized the moment, charging forward with his trident aimed directly at Orm.
Unarmed and defenseless, Orm closed his eyes, ready to accept his death.
But death didn’t come.
When Orm opened his eyes, he saw Arthur’s trident hovering just an inch from his throat.
Just a tiny push, and it would pierce him through.
But Arthur had held back.
Orm, however, felt no gratitude—only shame.
“Finish it!” Orm shouted. “I don’t need your mercy!”
At that moment, the entire arena fell silent, all eyes on Arthur.
Except for Chen Ye.
Chen Ye hadn’t been surprised that Arthur had won, just as in the original storyline, and he was relieved that he didn’t have to intervene.
Under the watchful gaze of thousands, Arthur quietly said, “Orm, you’ve lost.”
Orm’s eyes went wild with frustration. “Just kill me! Mercy is not our tradition!”
But Arthur lowered his trident, his expression calm. “The fight is over. I won’t spill unnecessary blood. Orm, surrender. Mother doesn’t want to see us kill each other.”
Upon hearing this, Atlanna shed tears of relief and joy.
She was now certain—supporting Arthur’s claim to the throne had been the right choice.
Orm turned to look at his mother, his energy suddenly drained, as if his will had broken.
Chen Ye, uninterested in further drama, motioned for Vulko to declare the result.
Not wanting to delay, Vulko immediately stepped forward and announced loudly, “The duel is over! Arthur is the victor! He will be our new king!”
“King Arthur!”
“King Arthur!”
“King Arthur!”
The Atlantean crowd erupted in cheers, chanting the name of their new king.
Arthur’s impressive display of strength had won them over!
…
With the duel over, everything was settled.
Arthur was now the King of Atlantis.
As for Orm, Arthur, in an act of magnanimity, allowed him to keep his freedom, remaining a citizen of Atlantis.
Afterward, Arthur kept his promise and declared Chen Ye the god of the entire underwater kingdom, commanding all Atlanteans to worship the new Sea God.
Arthur had no choice—Chen Ye was too powerful.
If Arthur dared to break his promise, Chen Ye would have him groveling within seconds.
Under Arthur’s orders, the old statues of the Sea God were torn down, and new ones, modeled after Chen Ye, were erected throughout Atlantis.
The other three kingdoms quickly followed suit.
After witnessing Chen Ye’s overwhelming power, they knew they couldn’t afford to anger him.
Thus, Chen Ye became the supreme deity of the underwater kingdoms.
His plan was now more than halfway complete.
All that remained was to conquer the Trench Kingdom and the last unknown kingdom.
With Chen Ye’s strength, it wouldn’t be difficult.
…
In the deepest part of the ocean, within a silent palace…
The calm waters suddenly began to churn, causing all the fish and sea creatures to flee in terror.
An ancient god had awakened!
He had sensed a betrayal of faith among his worshippers in the ocean!
“How dare they!”
A furious roar echoed through the palace, shaking the very depths of the sea.