Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 781 Drawing Results
According to the Spirit Pagoda's statistics, there were nearly four thousand Soul Masters who met the requirements for marriage in this martial arts tournament.

Even after going through ten rounds of screening to eliminate some Soul Masters with lower overall qualities, more than 1,600 people still successfully registered.

After four rounds of elimination, the original 1,600 participants were reduced to just 100.

It's fair to say that players who make it to the round-robin stage are either lucky or quite skilled.

As the master of the Spirit Pagoda, Qian Gu Dongfeng had already learned about the approximate strength of the top one hundred people through the Spirit Pagoda's intelligence department.

Among the top 100 participants in this martial arts tournament, there are about 39 Soul Masters with Title Douluo level cultivation, 50 Soul Douluo level cultivation, and the rest are Seven-Ring Soul Saints.

What a terrifying number!

To be honest, even Qian Gu Dong Feng himself was startled when he saw this intelligence.

Although he had long anticipated that this marriage contest centered around Gu Yuena would attract outstanding talents from all over the world, witnessing so many high-level soul masters gather in person still secretly alarmed this seasoned master of the Spirit Pagoda.

According to the rules of the martial arts contest for marriage, those under the age of thirty-five with a cultivation level of six rings or above can participate. However, if the cultivation level exceeds seven rings, the age requirement can be relaxed.

The age limit for participating in the Seventh Ring competition is 40 years old, for the Eighth Ring it is 45 years old, and for a Title Douluo it is 50 years old.

In other words, this martial arts contest for marriage is actually open to high-level Soul Masters aged 50 and over 20.

Don't think that being in your forties is old. On the contrary, for a Soul Master, being in your forties is still considered youth.

Especially for those who have reached the level of Title Douluo or above, this is the peak of their lives, a time when their cultivation is advancing by leaps and bounds.

Once someone reaches the Title Douluo level before the age of fifty, it means that their talent far surpasses that of their peers, making them extremely powerful Soul Masters.

Moreover, among these people are many titled Douluo in their twenties, such as Yu Longyue and Lan Fuzi!

"Indeed, one should not underestimate the people of the world. If it weren't for this conference, I would never have imagined that there were so many outstanding young talents in the Federation."

In Qian Gu Dong Feng's original estimate, it would have been good if a dozen or so Title Douluos participated in this tournament, but the current scale has far exceeded his expectations, which has also aroused his ambition.

The more lively the martial arts tournament for marriage, the more powerful individuals will participate. In a way, isn't this also a demonstration of the Spirit Pagoda's influence and prestige?
If this conference can be successfully concluded, the influence of the Spirit Pagoda in the Soul Master world will surely reach new heights.

The only problem is that the mini-game mentioned by the master craftsman might make things difficult for Gu Yuena in the later stages!
"However, with Na'er's current strength, as long as she can perform consistently, there shouldn't be many contestants who can defeat her."

Qian Gu Dongfeng looked at Gu Yuena, trying to find a trace of emotion in her eyes, but saw that she was just quietly staring at the center of the arena, as if she didn't care about anything.

Although Gu Yuena made a few moves inside the Spirit Pagoda, Qian Gu Dongfeng still managed to glean some of her strength from those limited actions.

Undoubtedly, her cultivation has reached the level of a Super Douluo. Coupled with her powerful mental strength and exquisite control over the seven elements, she is capable of fighting even against a Limit Douluo.

It is precisely for this reason that Qian Gu Dongfeng disregarded everyone's objections and forcibly held this martial arts contest to find a husband. His purpose was clear: to bind Gu Yuena to his grandson.

Meanwhile, Gu Yuena, dressed in a black dress, appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly she was seething with hatred. "Fors, it must be that wicked woman who did this!"

Unlike Qian Gu Dongfeng, who was still somewhat doubtful, Gu Yuena's thoughts worked extremely quickly, and she immediately pointed the finger at Fors regarding this troublesome matter.

In her view, given Lufa's current status on the mainland, he would never deliberately cause trouble for himself.

Looking back, when she was studying at Shrek Academy, she did have a match against Lu Fa's Sun and Moon Team, but that was just a battle of egos during her student days. Moreover, that confrontation ultimately ended in her defeat.

Given Lu Fa's current status and position, he would never hold a grudge over such a trivial conflict from the past, much less come to cause her trouble. To be fair, she and Lu Fa didn't have much interaction, let alone any deep conflict.

But now, the "little game" that Lu Fa mentioned was clearly meant to be a dig at someone. This immediately made Gu Yuena think of Fors.

After all, the master craftsman Lufa and Fors not only came from the same orphanage, but also studied together at Tianhai Academy, making them comrades with a deep bond.

If Fors were to ask Lufa for help, then everything would make sense.

Why would Fors do this? Doesn't she worry that this action will damage the prestige of the Spirit Pagoda?
Gu Yuena didn't bother to delve into it. That wicked woman had always liked to oppose her, and this had been going on for a long time. Her thoughts were unpredictable, so who could possibly guess what she was thinking?

In the end, Gu Yuena came to a firm conclusion: whenever she encountered something unpleasant, it was inextricably linked to Fors, and the root of all this was that bad woman's fault.

"However, if you think you can cause me trouble with just this little trick, you're being far too delusional." Gu Yuena's lips curled into a barely perceptible smile, and a deep purple light flashed in the depths of her eyes.

Although all the contestants in this martial arts tournament were strong, including some Super Douluo-level experts, in Gu Yuena's eyes, they were not a real threat.

The Silver Dragon King's rebuilding is no joke. Currently, her normal cultivation level has reached level ninety-seven, and her spiritual cultivation has even reached the Divine Origin Realm.

If a fight really breaks out, even against a veteran demigod like Qian Gu Dong Feng, Gu Yue Na is confident she can suppress him.

Among the participants in this martial arts contest to find a husband, will anyone be able to surpass Qian Gu Dong Feng in strength? The answer is clearly no.

Since Fors was determined to use this opportunity to create obstacles for her, Gu Yuena didn't mind going with the flow and using the other party's "help" to further enhance her reputation.

At that time, all doubts within the Spirit Pagoda and speculations about her strength from the outside world will vanish in the face of absolute power.

……

The lottery machine below operates smoothly, with round little balls bouncing continuously in the precise mechanical structure before sliding into their corresponding glass tubes in turn.

Before long, ten small balls were steadily placed in each of the ten glass tubes, marking the official completion of the lottery. Lu Fa and Fu Xuan exchanged a glance, then nodded together towards the stage to indicate that the lottery process was correct and the result was genuine and valid.

No one present questioned the result. After all, the person in charge of supervising the draw was the contemporary master craftsman Lu Fa, whose reputation and status were beyond question.

Although the Spirit Pagoda is currently enjoying immense influence and holds a pivotal position in the Soul Master world, Lu Fa and Fu Xuan's identities are equally significant—they represent the Blacksmith Association and the Federation Headquarters, two major powers, respectively.

Given the strength of the Spirit Pagoda, expecting these two major forces to lower themselves and cooperate in cheating is simply a pipe dream.

"Next, we'll announce the draw results. First up is Group 1: Number 17, Naruto Uzumaki; Number 23..."

As the host's voice rang out, names echoed clearly across the arena.

The contestants whose names were called instantly perked up. More than the group assignments themselves, they were concerned about who their opponents would be—after all, this directly affected their path to the next round.

"Group Two: Number Six, Nan Fusheng; Number Nine, Ye Lan..."

When the list for the second group was read out, Nan Fusheng's name was prominently featured. However, to his slight surprise, he was assigned to the same group as Ye Xinglan, who was using the alias "Ye Lan." This twist of fate was truly remarkable.

"Group Three, number eighty-eight Li Zhi, number twenty-five Cai Xukun..."

Upon hearing this result, Qian Gu Zhangting couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. In this martial arts contest to find a husband, if one were to name the opponent he least wanted to face, Cai Xukun would definitely be at the top of the list.

Others may not know Cai Xukun's true strength, but Qian Gu Zhangting knew perfectly well that the opponent's soul power had reached level ninety-eight. Such cultivation was considered "chaotic" in this tournament, and he would have almost no chance of winning if they met.

But this ease didn't last long; Qian Gu Zhangting's face suddenly turned ashen.

Even viewers watching the conference via live stream exclaimed "fair" upon seeing the final results, simply because...

"Group Six: Number Thirty-Three, Jade Dragon Moon; Number Thirty-Eight, Ancient Pavilion; Number Sixty-Six, Orchid Goose..."

Upon hearing the list, Nan Fusheng's gaze immediately turned somewhat strange. Could it be? Tang Wulin and Qian Gu Zhangting's luck was truly "outstanding," actually being grouped with that big white goose.

Indeed, "Youlan Dai'e" was the name that big white goose gave itself when it participated in the competition, and now it has become one of the most eye-catching names in this group.

But that's not the key point. What's truly shocking is that, as many of the contestants whispered among themselves, "Apart from that big white goose, the other nine people in Group Six are all Title Douluo!"

It should be noted that although there are quite a few titled Douluo-level powerhouses in this conference, the situation of almost all of them being titled Douluo, like the sixth group, is extremely rare.

This is undoubtedly a true "group of death," where every match will be a clash of top forces.

This grouping result has made the public more convinced of the "fairness" of the Spirit Pagoda in holding this conference - after all, as the grandson of the Spirit Pagoda's master, Qian Gu Zhangting was not given special treatment, but was instead placed in the most competitive group.

If the Spirit Pagoda truly harbored favoritism, it would never have allowed its core heir to fall into such a perilous situation.

A rising star like "Yu Longyue," hailing from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex clan, couldn't possibly be bribed by the Spirit Pagoda. Moreover, there's the Divine Craftsman's White Goose, and the other seven Title Douluos.

If Qian Gu Zhangting can still stand out under such circumstances, it is enough to demonstrate his own great strength.

In an instant, all eyes, both inside and outside the arena, focused on the sixth group. Everyone understood that this group's competition was destined to become the most eye-catching highlight of this martial arts contest for marriage.

Qian Gu Zhangting, who was in the middle of it all, was filled with mixed feelings. He was both wary of the powerful enemies around him and helpless to be pushed to the forefront by "fairness".

As for Yu Longyue and Youlan Dai'e, the former remained calm, while the latter still looked leisurely and carefree, as if unaware that she had joined a group of top experts to form the most "hardcore" group in this conference.

"The draw results have been announced. The round-robin tournament will officially begin tomorrow, with one round of matches each day. Each group will play five matches per round, with two groups competing each day. All matches will be held on this venue."

The host's voice clearly echoed throughout the venue, announcing the upcoming match schedule.

The competition is divided into ten groups, with only two groups competing each day, meaning it takes five days to complete one round of the tournament.

The round-robin tournament requires each participant to face all opponents in their group one by one, for a total of nine matches, meaning at least nine rounds of competition.

Therefore, it would take 45 days to determine the final top ten in the round-robin stage alone.

The Spirit Pagoda's move is clearly intended to continuously attract public attention through a long competition format, while also promoting the Myriad Beasts Platform.

The allure of the Myriad Beasts Platform is undeniable. Its ability to enhance one's soul cultivation is something even the Spirit Ascension Platform struggles to match—the Spirit Ascension Platform has a definite upper limit, while the Myriad Beasts Platform has no such limitation, making its potential immeasurable.

"Please return to rest, all participants. Tomorrow, in the first round of the round-robin tournament, participants from Group 1 and Group 2 will take the stage first. Please prepare accordingly." The host's voice rang out again, announcing the end of the draw.

According to this arrangement, ten matches will be held each day. Given the formidable strength of all the participating Soul Masters, the excitement of the competition is beyond doubt.

The ticket revenue from the Mingdu Stadium alone during the 45-day competition was already a considerable sum.

Moreover, given the current competition format, there can be a highlight battle almost every day. All that's needed is to intersperse a few Title Douluo-level duels each day when planning the schedule.

In this respect, the Spirit Pagoda's calculations are extremely thorough, and there would be no oversights.

They wanted to maintain public attention to the event through a long competition, thereby continuously enhancing the influence of the Spirit Pagoda, and also wanted to use the popularity of the competition to pave the way for the Beast Platform.

At the same time, it can generate substantial revenue through ticket sales, merchandise, and other channels, making it a win-win situation.

(End of this chapter)