Ling Tian had not expected Mario Kuite to appear here. The billionaire wore a smile, his face full of admiration.
However, Ling Tian's gaze was immediately drawn to the beautiful woman beside Mario Kuite.
This was not because Ling Tian was lecherous, but because the woman was exceptionally outstanding, especially the aura she exuded, which was incredibly captivating, making her stand out from the crowd.
The woman had blonde hair and blue eyes, her skin so fair it seemed to glow, and her pair of sapphire-blue eyes were as clear as gemstones.
However, Ling Tian keenly sensed that the woman seemed to exude a chilling aura.
Ling Tian was no stranger to cold auras, as his fiancée Wang Bingxia possessed the Xuanbing physique.
Yet, the chilling aura emanating from this woman was even more potent than Wang Bingxia's, and Ling Tian felt a sense of danger from her.
Ling Tian couldn't help but sigh, realizing that Hell Paradise Island was truly a place where dragons and hidden tigers resided. This woman's strength was likely on par with Mario Kuite's!
With so many high-end combatants, even though Hell Paradise Island was not a country, its strength was enough to rival any nation's ability user organization.
Mario Kuite approached Ling Tian and began to applaud him. His followers also joined in, but the cold and aloof woman remained expressionless, her chilling gaze constantly sweeping over Ling Tian.
"Mr. Ling Tian, your performance in the arena just now was truly outstanding!
To be honest, this arena on our island has been established for several years, and we've held over a hundred matches. Today's match of yours was the most spectacular!"
"You flatter me. Actually, we Chinese people dislike conflict. But what else could I do when someone bullied me? I couldn't just cower, could I?"
"You Chinese are always so modest, and there's really no need for it. Our Icefire Island is actually quite simple: the strong are respected, and the strong win everything. It's that simple!
Mr. Ling Tian, I would like to invite you to my home as a guest. I wish to host a banquet for you and express my gratitude."
Ling Tian hesitated for a moment before refusing, "In China, we have a saying that one should not accept favors without earning them. I haven't done anything for you..."
"Haha, as I said, you are too modest. To be frank, your matches just now allowed me to make a fortune, earning at least ten million US dollars..."
After speaking, Mario Kuite gestured towards the surrounding audience. Ling Tian then noticed the spectators; some looked dejected, others were cursing, while some held their betting slips with excitement.
Ling Tian immediately understood. The billionaire had many ways to make money. He directly acted as the bookmaker, using Ling Tian's matches to place bets, from which he earned substantial commissions.
Especially since not many people had bet on Ling Tian; the majority had favored Pat. As a result, Ling Tian's victory allowed the Icefire Island side to earn even more money.
Just then, Zhuge Tianji also walked over.
"Ling Tian, since Mr. Mario Kuite has invited you, you should go without worry. He is the host, and we should follow the host's lead."
Zhuge Tianji gave Ling Tian a meaningful look. Ling Tian immediately understood that this was an opportunity to build a good relationship with Mario Kuite.
After all, he was the island lord, the host here. Building a good relationship with him would only bring benefits and no harm.
Furthermore, by taking this opportunity, he could also probe for information about the island's true strength from Mario Kuite.
"Alright, it's better to accept than to refuse!"
"Then it's settled. Tomorrow at noon, I will send someone to pick you up.
To express my gratitude, I will offer you a 20% discount on your villa's dining expenses!"
Mario Kuite once again displayed his extravagant wealth. His generosity left a profound impression.
It was already late at night. Ling Tian returned to their accommodation with the Chinese team. After reorganizing the night shift personnel, Ling Tian went straight to sleep.
However, on this island, for the people of other countries, it was a sleepless night!
Almost all the major national teams were holding emergency meetings, discussing countermeasures!
The Americans and their lackeys were a given; they needed to re-evaluate Ling Tian's strength and formulate new revenge plans targeting him!
The strength Ling Tian displayed in the arena today made their previous arrangements look like a joke!
As for the teams from other countries, especially those who wanted to eliminate Ling Tian for some extra profit, they immediately called off their plans, instructing their subordinates not to provoke Ling Tian. Faced with such a ferocious Ling Tian, their current strength would be akin to delivering themselves to the enemy!
The night passed uneventfully. The next day, Xuanyuan Jie and several other key leaders were in a meeting, while everyone else stayed in the villas, beginning intense cultivation.
The rich spiritual energy of Hell Paradise in the morning provided many of them with an opportunity for a breakthrough.
Xuanyuan Jie and the others discussed, realizing that sharpening the axe would not delay the woodcutting. They decided to give everyone about ten days. If they managed to break through, their strength would increase dramatically, greatly enhancing their chances of success in the current operation.
As lunchtime approached, a luxurious car stopped at the villa entrance. The person who arrived was sent by Mario Kuite.
Ling Tian got into the car. After more than ten minutes, the car drove into a manor on the island, which was the residence of the island lord, Mario Kuite.
To Ling Tian's surprise, a Gothic castle stood within Mario Kuite's manor.
Building such a castle here was no small feat, and the cost was not insignificant. It seemed that Mario Kuite truly harbored a king's dream.
What surprised Ling Tian even more was that the owner of Icefire Island, Mario Kuite, personally came to the castle entrance to greet Ling Tian.
Of course, the blonde-haired, blue-eyed Caucasian woman was by Mario Kuite's side. Today, the woman was wearing a bohemian-style long dress, making her charm even more alluring.
"Haha, Mr. Ling Tian, welcome to my castle as a guest. This castle has been built for many years, and fewer than ten people have had the honor of visiting here!"
"This is truly my honor. Thank you for your warm invitation."
"Mr. Ling Tian, allow me to introduce you to this beautiful angel, my daughter, Aurora Kuite!
You are both young, of similar age, and have much in common. I believe you should communicate more."
Ling Tian looked up at Aurora. He had seen the meaning of this name in books. Aurora was the goddess of dawn and light in Norse mythology!