Douluo: I have too many clones

Chapter 783 The Round Robin Begins

"Bye-bye..."

Nan Fusheng slightly raised his chin towards Lan Fuzi, then gestured for Xu Xiaoyan and the others to leave together.

With the intervention of the Spirit Pagoda, this tense standoff was unlikely to escalate into a substantial conflict. Moreover, the titled Douluo of the Spirit Pagoda had already taken a side towards them the moment Xu Xiaoyan announced her title as the Spirit Transmission Envoy.

Nan Fusheng had no intention of getting entangled with Lan Fuzi. After a brief and concise explanation, the brief confrontation ended peacefully.

……

The round-robin tournament is about to begin, and the intensity of the competition has reached a fever pitch.

Within the capital, scalpers have quietly emerged, and the event tickets they resell have become highly sought-after commodities.

Despite the relentless promotion and hype from the Spirit Tower, ticket prices have skyrocketed, yet this hasn't dampened the public's fervent enthusiasm for the event.

At the same time, the Spirit Pagoda announced a major piece of news: the opening day of the tournament's preliminary rounds would also be the official opening day of the Beast Arena. Any Soul Master wishing to enter the Beast Arena would need to pay a fee.

This fee is exorbitant, but considering that Mingdu currently gathers young high-level soul masters from all over the continent, who may have family support or have accumulated substantial wealth, their purchasing power far exceeds that of ordinary soul masters, so this pricing is not entirely without market.

It is also worth mentioning that the round-robin tournament adopts a five-day match format, and each participant has a full five-day rest period after each match.

This arrangement allows even the top 100 players to take time to enter the Beast Platform and use its unique environment to enhance their soul strength, thus accumulating power for the tough battles to come.

The Spirit Pagoda's series of arrangements have undoubtedly achieved unprecedented success. As soon as the news of the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform opening tomorrow was released, the first day's admission slots were snapped up in just a few moments.

According to the operating rules of the Beast Platform, the daily limit for the number of visitors is two hundred, and each spot is priced at five million Federal Credits.

With only 200 slots available, daily earnings easily exceeded 100 million Federal Credits.

The weight behind these figures is staggering—it's worth noting that even the most basic and lowest-performing Black-level mech requires at least ten million Federal Credits to build.

(PS: The original work states that this is not made up.)
Based on this calculation, the daily revenue of the Beast Platform is equivalent to the cost of ten Black-level mechs. This is far beyond the description of "making a fortune every day"; it is simply accumulating wealth at an astonishing speed.

Even if we only consider the thousands of Soul Masters participating in this competition as potential customers, it is enough to ensure that the Beast Arena remains fully occupied for more than forty days of the competition.

This single item alone allows the Spirit Pagoda to reap enormous profits, demonstrating the success of its business operations.

What makes the Spirit Tower's marketing strategy even more ingenious is that they cleverly used a scarcity marketing strategy—setting up ten extra auction slots every day, exclusively for Soul Masters who urgently need to enter the Beast Platform but failed to secure a regular slot and who have substantial capital to compete for.

The final transaction price for these ten slots is naturally far beyond five million Federal Credits, often fetching several times the usual price, further contributing to the revenue of the Spirit Pagoda.

Qian Gu Dongfeng sat upright in his study, holding a detailed account of the first day's revenue from the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform. The smile on his lips spread like ripples, impossible to conceal.

If things continue to develop in this way, the Spirit Pagoda will surely usher in unprecedented glory under his leadership, and his name, Eternal East Wind, will be engraved in the annals of the Spirit Pagoda.

No, merely being recorded in history is no longer enough to satisfy the burgeoning ambition in his heart.

A strange, enigmatic smile appeared on Qian Gu Dongfeng's face. His lifelong dream was to mold the Spirit Pagoda into a hegemonic entity, like the Spirit Hall of 20,000 years ago, capable of overlooking the entire continent and wielding power over the world.

The appearance of the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform paved the way for him to achieve this goal.

Gu Yuena was able to persuade him to invest heavily in the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform for two reasons:

Firstly, if the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform can operate smoothly and grow as expected, it may provide a path for these Limit Douluo, who have already stood at the pinnacle of the Soul Master world, to break through their bottlenecks and advance further.

Secondly, and most importantly for Qian Gu Dongfeng, the spiritual energy inside the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform can actually be recycled.

This second point is the core that he truly values.

Imagine if a Soul Master could use the resources of the Beast Platform to increase the age of all their Soul Spirits to ten thousand or even one hundred thousand years; their power and status would inevitably rise accordingly.

However, if one day this Soul Master dares to oppose the Spirit Pagoda, the Spirit Pagoda can use the hidden mechanism of the Beast Platform to reclaim all the spiritual power in his soul that was enhanced by the Beast Platform.

At that time, the lifespan of the spirit will plummet, and the strength of the spirit master who shares the fate of the spirit will inevitably be severely damaged. The more spiritual power absorbed and the deeper the dependence, the more severe the backlash will be when it is recovered.

In this way, the Spirit Pagoda could indirectly control the entire Soul Master world in just twenty or thirty years.

At that time, all the powerful individuals who have grown up with the help of the Myriad Beast Platform will be wary of the Spirit Pagoda and dare not disobey it in the slightest. After all, no one wants to suffer the consequences of a sudden drop in strength.

Of course, the impact of this secret is too great. Once it is leaked, it will cause a huge uproar in the world of soul masters, and may even lead to annihilation.

Therefore, to date, only Qian Gu Dongfeng, Qian Gu Zhangting, and Gu Yuena know this core secret.

Even his father and elder brother, Qian Gu Dongfeng chose to keep it a secret and dared not reveal it in the slightest.

……

The noise from Mingdu Stadium had already filled the air since dawn.

Today marks the official start of the round-robin tournament, with the first and second groups' matches taking the lead, setting the stage for this grand event that has captured the attention of the entire continent.

Tickets for the event had sold out several days ago, and now spectators from all walks of life were entering the venue in an orderly fashion through different passages.

There were elegantly dressed scions of noble families, chatting and laughing with their entourages; there were members of the Soul Master Legion in uniform, marching solemnly in formation; and there were ordinary spectators, filled with excitement and anticipation, hurrying to their seats. All sorts of people gathered here, filling every corner of this magnificent stadium with a vibrant atmosphere. The sounds of conversation, footsteps, and children's laughter mingled together, creating a prelude to the grand event.

Nan Fusheng belonged to the second group. Although his session was later, he arrived at the venue early.

He walked through the bustling crowd and entered the waiting area prepared for the contestants. Compared to the noise outside, it was quieter, but it also contained an invisible tension.

Every Soul Master waiting here had a look of desire for victory in their eyes. Although the fluctuations of their Soul Power were deliberately suppressed, one could still feel the power that was about to be unleashed.

"Hey……"

He had barely stood still in the designated area when a slightly stiff voice came from behind him. Nan Fusheng turned around and saw Lan Fuzi standing not far away, with an unnatural expression on her face.

Nan Fusheng raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone carrying a hint of scrutiny: "Something wrong? You're not still holding a grudge about yesterday and looking for another chance to settle things, are you?"

"What do you mean I'm looking for an opportunity to settle things?" Upon hearing this, Lan Fuzi exploded like a firecracker, her voice rising several decibels. "If it weren't for what you said about my parents yesterday..."

She stopped mid-sentence as if suddenly realizing something, abruptly shutting her mouth, her previous imposing manner weakening.

Lan Fuzi awkwardly turned her head to the side, her gaze fixed on the training field in the distance. Her voice was very low, with a hint of barely perceptible unease: "I'm sorry about yesterday."

"Huh? What did you say?" Nan Fusheng feigned confusion, raising his right hand to his ear as if he hadn't heard clearly. He hadn't expected that Lan Fuzi, with his impulsive and direct nature, would actually apologize.

"Fine, if you didn't hear me, then forget it!" Lan Fuzi was getting a little exasperated by his appearance, and her tone became somewhat aggressive. "Anyway, you helped me once at the Ten Thousand Beasts Platform before, and I remember that favor."

She took a deep breath, as if making a decision, turned to look directly at Nan Fusheng, and her tone became firm again: "If you encounter any trouble in Mingdu during the competition, I can help you twice, as an apology for my impulsiveness yesterday. However..."

She paused, a hint of stubbornness flashing in her eyes: "Miss Gu Yuena, I will not give it to you."

Before Nan Fusheng could respond, Lan Fuzi turned around abruptly, as if she had completed a difficult task, and left quickly without looking back. Her somewhat hurried figure seemed to be fleeing in panic.

Nan Fusheng watched her figure disappear around the corner of the passage, a helpless smile on his face.

This Lan Fuzi is certainly straightforward; even his apology carries a stubborn, awkward quality. He shook his head, putting this little incident behind him, and turned his gaze to the competition stage in the center of the venue.

"Welcome everyone to Mingdu Stadium! Today's round-robin matches will feature several powerful experts at the Title Douluo level, who will showcase their skills and present a peak showdown for you."

"I'm your commentator, Aifei, and I'll be providing analysis for all of today's matches. Now, let's give a warm round of applause to the first group of players!"

Commentator Aifei's clear and penetrating voice resonated throughout the stadium through the loudspeakers, instantly igniting the atmosphere. As her voice faded, the round-robin tournament of the martial arts contest for marriage officially began.

The players who were able to stand out from the preliminaries and enter the round-robin stage were all formidable individuals. Each of them possessed a soul power level and soul skill proficiency far exceeding that of other soul masters of the same level. This competition, which brought together the elite of the younger generation of the continent, was destined to be extraordinary from the very beginning.

The first group has ten contestants, including three Title Douluo, five Soul Douluo, and even the two ranked last are Soul Saints.

The Spirit Pagoda clearly understands how to stir up the audience's emotions, and its competition schedule is quite ingenious—the first match directly arranged for two Title Douluo to compete on the same stage.

When the two powerful Title Douluos stepped into the center of the arena, their spirit rings glowing, the stands erupted in thunderous cheers, instantly pushing the atmosphere to its first climax.

The duel between the two titled Douluo was a textbook-level showdown of the pinnacle. The shockwaves generated by the collision of their soul powers swept across the arena, and the brilliance of their soul skills illuminated half the sky.

Finally, with the referee's whistle, the result was decided: "In the first match, Naruto Uzumaki wins!"

Thunderous applause and cheers immediately erupted from the audience and lasted for a long time.

"That was amazing! Is this what a battle between Title Douluos looks like? It's beyond imagination!" A spectator waved his arms excitedly, his face filled with awe.

"The Nine-Tailed Fox Martial Soul doesn't follow the control route, but instead focuses on the offensive route, and has reached such a level. Naruto Uzumaki's talent is truly amazing!" Another audience member who has studied the Soul Master system quite well couldn't help but exclaim.

"Naruto! Naruto! Naruto!" More and more spectators joined in the cheering, and the unified shouts echoed like waves throughout the stadium.

The perfect conclusion of the first match set a good precedent for today's competition.

The second match then quickly began, but perhaps because the first match was so amazing, the subsequent matches were less exciting.

However, there is never a shortage of surprises on the field.

In the fourth match, a seemingly unremarkable Soul Saint contestant unleashed astonishing potential in a desperate situation. With exquisite Soul Skill combinations and an indomitable fighting spirit, he successfully defeated a Soul Douluo, creating the first major upset of the day.

This scene caused the audience, which had been silent for a moment, to erupt in cheers and exclamations.

Apart from this upset, the other three matches proceeded relatively smoothly, with the outcomes largely in line with pre-match expectations. Even so, the power and skill displayed in the battle between a Contra-level player and a Contra-level player still drew gasps from the audience, providing a truly spectacular viewing experience.

With all five matches of the first group completed and a short break followed, it was the second group's turn.

Commentator Aifei's voice rang out again: "The first round of the competition has officially ended. Next, we will have the first match of the second round, between player number six, Nan Fusheng, and player number seven, Chishan Ming."

"Before the match begins, let me briefly analyze the strength comparison between the two sides in today's match. Chishan Ming comes from the War God Temple and is a prospective War God of the War God Temple. He is a genuine Title Douluo with the martial soul of fire element manipulation."

"As for contestant number six, Nan Fusheng, he is an official of the federal government. In the previous elimination rounds, he defeated four opponents in a row without even using his martial spirit. So far, his martial spirit and spirit power level are still a mystery."

"Now that Nan Fusheng is facing Chishan Ming, he will surely display his martial spirit. Let's all wait and see."

(End of this chapter)