Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Two out of three matches in the individual competition ended in death. When Zheng Zhan announced Xiao Ping's death, the entire audience was in an uproar.

Zheng Zhan's expression was rather grim. As a level nine soul master, it was no wonder he looked unhappy seeing people die in the competition he had judged. However, he had faced a truly difficult choice at the time, and the current outcome only proved that his choice was wrong.

Xiao Hongchen, his face ashen, jumped onto the competition stage and said in a deep voice, "I'll take the next match."

Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao, sitting in the Tang Sect's waiting area, also spoke up: "The Tang Sect will forfeit all the remaining individual elimination matches. We will choose to directly enter the team matches later."

Tang Sect has already won three matches in the individual elimination rounds. In a competition with only seven players, even if their opponents defeat all of their subsequent players, they cannot surpass Tang Sect by five points. The final showdown will be decided in the team competition.

Two of the main players of the Sun and Moon team have been killed in battle, and one has been eliminated, leaving three out of seven. Once the seven players selected for the competition are chosen, no substitutes can be made. This will inevitably weaken their performance in the upcoming team battles. Therefore, choosing team battles at this time is undoubtedly advantageous for the Tang Sect.

Zheng Zhan gave Huo Yuhao a deep look and announced in a deep voice, "The individual elimination rounds are over. Both sides will take a break for now. After the break, the team matches will begin. In terms of points, Tangmen has three points and Sun Moon Team has seven points."

On the podium, Jing Hongchen frowned as he watched Xu Tianran's face grow increasingly pale.

At that moment, something unexpected happened. Xiao Hongchen suddenly raised his hand and said, "Referee, we concede defeat in the team battle."

Zheng Zhan paused for a moment, then asked uncertainly, "You mean, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy conceded defeat in this match?"

"Yes." Xiao Hongchen gritted his teeth and nodded forcefully.

Zheng Zhan paused briefly, then gave Xiao Hongchen a deep look before saying in a deep voice, "Alright, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy concedes defeat in the team competition. Tang Sect wins this match."

With his cultivation level as a nine-ring Title Douluo, his voice carried far and wide, reaching all the spectators. In an instant, the entire arena erupted in uproar.

On the platform, Xu Tianran was stunned for a moment. Just when Jing Hongchen thought he would be furious, the regent smiled.

"Able to bend and stretch, not bad, Master Hongchen, your grandson has improved a lot! He's no longer just someone who charges in recklessly."

Jing Hongchen lowered his head and said with a bitter smile, "Your Highness, they have disgraced the Empire. Please punish them."

Xu Tianran smiled calmly and said, "The round-robin tournament has only just begun; it's far from over. The final results aren't out yet, so no one can say they've lost face. Moreover, after this lesson, I believe they will learn from it and won't make the same mistake again in the upcoming matches."

However, the calm on the podium did not reflect the calm among the audience. To them, retreating without a fight was a sign of cowardice; the team representing the empire's prestige had surrendered so easily. A chorus of curses and shouts filled the arena. If it weren't for the heavy guard, some impulsive members of the public would have rushed forward.

After admitting defeat, Xiao Hongchen gave Tang Sect a cold look and didn't say another word.

Compared to the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy that Tang Sect encountered, Shrek Academy's opponent in the first round was not too strong, and they won the battle with less than three people.

The round-robin tournament has just begun, and every match from now on is crucial, especially for teams that have already lost a game.

The second day of the first round of the round-robin tournament has also concluded. After the qualifying rounds and the first round of the main tournament, the three major regions of the Mingdu Soul Mentor Elite Tournament have produced their lists of participants advancing to the second round. Starting from the second round, the betting methods have become more diversified.

The Soul Master competition is different from the Soul Master competition. There is not such intense competition. Everyone is making Soul Tools in a fair environment, but the uncertainty is greater. Tonight, the second round of the Mingdu Soul Master Elite Competition will begin.

The introduction to the second round of the competition has become more detailed. The competition will last for five hours, starting tonight and ending at dawn tomorrow. Within these five hours, all participating Soul Masters from the three major forces will create an attack Soul Tool that they are satisfied with, at level four or above. If they create a level five Soul Tool, they will advance directly without needing to undergo a power test. Soul Masters who create level four Soul Tools will have an additional Soul Tool competition compared to the previous round.

At the Qingse Hotel, Ye Qi'an arrived as promised, and soon a document was delivered to him. This document recorded the performances and evaluations of the Soul Masters who had qualified in the previous competitions.

After entering the official competition stage, the numbering system was changed, starting from the previous round. The numbering in this round also began to have practical significance, and Ye Qi'an's number was sixty-two.

At this moment, the door to the VIP room opened, and six people walked in. The two people in front were dressed as Soul Masters, each with a Soul Master badge on their chest. The other four were clearly their guards.

Upon entering the VIP room, the two Soul Masters walking in front had cold, hard expressions and a hint of pride in their eyes. They merely glanced at Ye Qi'an before sitting down to the side.

The VIP room was very large. After the two men entered, they ignored Ye Qi'an and went to the side to find a place to sit down. Their four subordinates stood behind them.

The VIP room door opened again, and Chen An strode in. He glanced at Ye Qi'an, gave him a look, and then walked quickly to the two Soul Masters who were already seated. He said respectfully, "Greetings, gentlemen. Thank you very much for coming to participate in the competition. These are your number plates." With that, he handed the number plates 96 and 98 to the two Soul Masters.

"Okay. Call us when it's time." Soul Master No. 96 said calmly, then closed his eyes and rested there.

Soul Master No. 98 didn't even say a word.

After bowing to the two of them again, Chen An quickly turned and walked towards Ye Qi'an, respectfully asking, "Is there anything you need?"

Ye Qi'an glanced to the other side.

Chen An remained silent, only slightly moving his lips to transmit his voice to Ye Qi'an: "He was specially invited by our alliance to participate in the competition, and I don't know his background. The higher-ups only said that he is a powerful Soul Master."

Chen An didn't linger any longer and immediately turned and left. Not long after, a staff member came to inform them that the competition was about to begin and asked them to enter.

Ye Qi'an walked towards the door, but just then, two subordinates jumped out from behind the two Soul Masters who had arrived earlier, and simultaneously opened their arms to block Ye Qi'an.

"Wait a moment, let our master go first," the two said coldly.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you block my way? Disobedient dog, you should just die!" Ye Qi'an sneered, and a powerful aura suddenly erupted from his body.

"Boom—" The bodies of the two guards were thrown into the air.

Two other guards rushed up from a distance, each releasing their own martial spirit. Their powerful auras combined, and they attacked Ye Qi'an.

"Is it because of ignorance?" Ye Qi'an smiled disdainfully, his figure flashed, easily dodging the attacks of the two guards, and instantly appeared behind one of the guards, raising his hand to throw a punch.

The guard felt a tremendous force strike him, and he was sent flying forward, crashing into a group of tables and chairs. The other guard was shocked and tried to retreat, but it was too late. Ye Qi'an shifted his feet and struck the guard's neck with a palm strike, and the guard immediately collapsed limply.

"Stop!" Soul Master No. 96 shouted in a deep voice, and Soul Master No. 98 walked over with him.

"My subordinates were ignorant and offended you. I sincerely apologize. Please go ahead." The Soul Master No. 96 even managed a smile and greeted him politely.

"Keep an eye on your dogs, they'll die if they bite people indiscriminately." Ye Qi'an glanced at them coldly, said nothing more, and strode towards the door, entering the competition venue directly.

Upon entering the Golden Hall and stepping onto the competition stage again, Ye Qi'an was placed in a corner this time. His method of creation was too bizarre and easily attracted attention, and he didn't want to be so conspicuous.

The two Soul Masters, No. 96 and No. 98, were not far from Ye Qi'an. Both of them were wearing black Soul Master robes, and their ordinary appearances made them unlikely to attract much attention.

Chen An's voice rang out throughout the hall: "Ladies and gentlemen, I'm delighted that the second round of our competition is about to begin. Now, I'll announce the rules for this round..."

When Chen An announced the rules, Ye Qi'an had already browsed through the materials prepared by Xi Shui Meng on the competition stage. Compared with the previous round, the materials for this round were much more abundant.

"Alright, all Soul Masters, please prepare. The competition shall now begin. Timer started. Timekeepers, take your positions."

Ye Qi'an leisurely picked up a piece of silvery-white metal and began to make it. For an offensive soul tool, the first thing to consider is power, and large soul tools have no shortage of power. If only that were the case. However, the metal in front of him was obviously not enough to make it. Ye Qi'an frowned and began to think of other solutions. His eyes quickly swept over the various materials, and he was calculating how to make the most of the limited resources.

Half an hour had passed when Number 96 and Number 98 each handed in a soul tool. Time seemed to pause for a moment. If their soul tools were to advance in the power test, then this earliest delivery time would be set.

About an hour and a half later, Ye Qi'an, along with the vast majority of Soul Masters, submitted their works one after another. The first two to submit their works, numbers 96 and 98, had already left.

Ye Qi'an's level four soul tool resembled a grenade, but its power was amplified by a tiny bit. Its power was self-evident, and it quickly advanced to the next round. After this round of competition, forty-eight people remained to continue participating, including number sixty-two, Ye Qi'an, as well as numbers ninety-six and ninety-eight.

Before leaving the Qingse Hotel, Chen An met with Huo Yeqi'an one last time, telling him that the competition would become fiercer in the next round, with Soul Masters engaging in one-on-one duels, which would be quite competitive. He didn't yet know how the competition would unfold. Furthermore, he would no longer be the chief referee in the next round; higher-level Soul Masters would be sent to adjudicate.

Early in the morning, the weather in Mingdu was somewhat gloomy, with low-hanging clouds and a heavy atmosphere in the air. Fine drizzle began to fall early in the morning, bringing a chilly feeling.

After leaving the Mingyue Hotel, the Shrek Academy students headed towards the competition venue for the second round of the round-robin tournament.

Today, they will be facing the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. After the All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament entered the round-robin stage, Tang Sect finally had a chance to catch their breath after encountering strong opponents in two consecutive matches. In the next four matches, they defeated their opponents one after another, relying on their strong strength to advance through the rounds. With a record of six wins, they ranked first in their group and have basically stepped into the quarterfinals.

In this group, besides the Tang Sect, there is another undefeated team, the Shrek Academy team. In the first five round-robin matches, they played steadily and defeated their opponents one after another with their considerable strength.

The Tangmen team, who had just finished the sixth round of the competition, surprisingly did not leave early today. Instead, they sat in the VIP lounge, and everyone looked rather solemn.

The next match is the absolute highlight of today's competition, where the two most rival teams in the history of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament are about to clash.

On one side is the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team, led by the siblings Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen, who have won four and lost one of the first five round-robin matches. On the other side is the Shrek Academy team, led by Ye Qi'an and others. For both sides, this is not only a battle to qualify, but also a battle for survival.

Ye Qi'an looked at the Shrek Academy team and nodded slightly, saying, "Follow me." After saying that, he turned towards the competition stage and strode ahead, leading the Shrek team members towards the stage.

To the great surprise of the Tang Clan members, Shrek Academy did not field their usual seven starters from previous matches; they had made a substitution for such a crucial game.

Ye Qi'an walked at the front, followed closely by Dai Huabin and Zhu Lu, then Ye Xiyao and Cao Jinxuan, and the two sisters Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo.

On the other side, the members of the Sun and Moon team also entered the waiting area. Soon, both sides entered their respective waiting areas, and the entire arena fell silent.

On the platform, Regent Xu Tianran had arrived early, his eyes burning with fervor. Yesterday, he had personally received the members of the Sun and Moon Team and promised them a great reward: if they could defeat Shrek Academy, the Sun and Moon Empire would become famous.

On Shrek Team's side, at Ye Qi'an's signal, Ye Xiyao leaped onto the stage and walked towards the center.

On the other side, the player representing the Sun and Moon team was a tall young man who had never been seen on stage before, clearly a substitute player.

"Shrek Academy Team vs. Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy Team. Individual elimination round, first match. Both sides, please state your names."

Today's referee is still the same Invincible Douluo.

"Shrek, Ye Xiyao."

Ye Xiyao's long golden hair flew behind her head, and her beautiful big eyes and charming figure had already left a deep impression on many people.

"Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, Night Remnant." This member of the Sun Moon team was tall but not very fleshy, giving off a skin-and-bones impression, and even a somewhat eerie and cold aura.

"Both sides step back and prepare for the match," Zheng Zhan ordered in a deep voice.

Ye Xiyao turned and strode away, and Ye Canshang also left quickly. Ye Xiyao stood still on her side, looking at her opponent from afar, her eyes slightly narrowed, a faint divine light shining in her eyes.

Ye Canshang stared at her as well, but then grinned. His mouth suddenly widened, stretching to his ears, revealing a set of gleaming white teeth and blood-red gums. It looked truly bizarre and disgusting, but Ye Xiyao remained calm as if she hadn't seen it at all.

With his right hand raised high, Zheng Zhan looked at both sides and suddenly shouted, "The match begins!"

The moment Zheng Zhan uttered the word "begin," Ye Xiyao moved. With a muffled thud that made hearts race, Ye Xiyao shot straight at her opponent like a golden cannonball.

In the previous matches, Ye Xiyao's performance was quite fierce, but still within normal limits. However, today, she showed a completely different spirit compared to her previous performances.

Ye Canshang also made a move. Two yellow and three purple spirit rings quickly rose from his feet. Then, a black light flashed on his body, and a black figure separated from his body. It was a pitch-black skeleton, exuding a sinister aura.

As soon as Ye Canshang's first soul ring flashed, the black skeleton's body doubled in size, and its bones became exceptionally thick.

Just after Ye Canshang released his first soul skill, Skeleton Enhancement, Ye Xiyao arrived, and the Golden Dragon Spear appeared in her hand as she slashed down with it.

With a loud "clang," the Golden Dragon Spear slammed into the black skull, and cracks began to spread from its knuckles toward its forearm.

"Such powerful strength." Ye Canshang had already spat out a mouthful of blood. He hadn't even managed to pull out a single soul-guided cannon yet, and Ye Xiyao's next shot was already raining down.

Ye Canshang's eyes narrowed, and he instantly withdrew his martial soul, the black skull with its severed right hand vanishing in an instant.

"Bang—" A spear slammed into the ground, creating a large crater where Ye Xiyao's powerful blow sent dirt and rocks flying.

Without lingering, Ye Xiyao pulled the Golden Dragon Spear behind her. As she swung the spear, a golden dragon phantom appeared and disappeared in the air, radiating a powerful aura.

"Dragon Shocks the Heavens!" Ye Xiyao shouted, her golden dragon spear, accompanied by a phantom dragon, swiftly thrusting towards Ye Canshang. The phantom dragon bared its fangs and claws, as if it wanted to devour Ye Canshang whole.

Ye Canshang's expression changed drastically. He felt the immense power of the attack and dared not be careless. He quickly circulated his soul power to its limit, and a layer of golden light suddenly rose from Ye Canshang's body. He used the invincible shield under such circumstances.

"Bang—" The golden halo on the invincible shield fluctuated widely, startling Ye Canshang so much that his face turned pale, and the invincible shield shattered instantly.

Zheng Zhan had been watching the battle closely. The moment the invincible shield shattered, he arrived and struck the golden light with his palm. Zheng Zhan didn't use much force, but the instant his palm touched the Golden Dragon Spear, he pulled his hand back as if he had been electrocuted. His eyes were filled with horror. At the moment of contact, he felt as if the flesh on his palm was about to melt away.

The Golden Dragon Spear was deflected by the Title Douluo's palm strike, but it still pierced Ye Canshang's shoulder. However, the moment the Golden Dragon Spear pierced his body, his entire body stiffened.

When Zheng Zhan reacted and turned around to rip Ye Canshang away, Ye Canshang's entire chest cavity had already collapsed.

"You..." Zheng Zhan glared angrily at Ye Xiyao.

Ye Xiyao didn't even glance at him, and turned to walk towards the center of the competition stage.

On the Sun and Moon team's side, everyone stood up. In this first match, someone died again. Meng Hongchen leaped onto the competition stage. They absolutely could not let the opponent continue fighting like this. With a gloomy face, Zhu Qingbing, the Ice Toad Soul Emperor and the sixth-level Soul Master Meng Hongchen, was about to appear as the second individual representative.

"The match begins!" Zheng Zhan announced the start of the second match of the individual elimination rounds with an extremely grim expression.

Meng Hongchen immediately released his martial soul. A layer of somewhat unusual ice-blue light instantly spread across his body, followed by two yellow, two purple, and two black spirit rings. Six spirit rings rose instantly, with the first and second spirit rings shining one after the other. A ring of ice-blue light instantly spread out from beneath Meng Hongchen's feet.

"I thought you had some fancy tricks up your sleeve, but mere poison isn't enough!" Ye Xiyao shouted, and the golden dragon spear in her hand shone brightly.

A dazzling golden light shot into the sky like a dragon taking flight, its powerful aura causing the entire arena to tremble. Within the golden light, a majestic dragon seemed to be coiling and dancing, radiating a chilling pressure. The surrounding air was stirred up by this powerful force, like surging waves.

After soaring into the sky like a giant dragon, the golden light circled several times in the air, carrying a world-destroying momentum as it roared towards the higher Dream Red Dust.

Ye Xiyao's strength had completely exceeded Meng Hongchen's previous assessment. Without the slightest hesitation, Meng Hongchen, who was very experienced in combat, immediately ended her first two soul skills. A suit of ice-blue armor instantly appeared on her body, protecting her completely. This time, however, what appeared in her hand was not a weapon, but an ice-blue shield.

"Roar—" A loud dragon roar rang out as the golden dragon rapidly approached.

Meng Hongchen took a deep breath, and layers of icy blue light continuously shone on her body, but compared to the vast and terrifying golden light opposite her, it seemed so insignificant.

"Xi Yao really learned this move. Not bad. Although it's still a little short, it's not far off." Ye Qi'an nodded in satisfaction from below the stage.

"I surrender!" With a delicate shout, Meng Hongchen suddenly covered her head with her hands, quickly squatted down, and activated her invincible shield at the same time.

Zheng Zhan, the Unbreakable Douluo, was already like a taut string. Upon hearing her shout, he acted almost instantly. A white barrier rose up in an instant, trying to block the golden dragon's path. However, the golden dragon tore the white barrier to shreds in a flash.

However, taking advantage of this moment of obstruction, Zheng Zhan had already reached Meng Hongchen. He placed his hands in front of his chest, and a pure white jade shield appeared out of thin air in front of him.

As the golden dragon flew to within three feet of the shield, a sudden "hum" filled the air. Centered on the shield, a vast expanse of distorted light rapidly surged and spread outwards. The terrifying roar intensified once more, transforming the entire arena into a terrifying world where white and gold intertwined.

Meng Hongchen, who was squatting there, was now deathly pale.

The confrontation between the golden dragon and the white dragon lasted for several seconds before gradually fading away. Zheng Zhan let out a long breath, looked down at his indestructible shield, and was horrified to find that the center of the shield was covered with claw marks.

"Shrek wins the second match of the individual elimination rounds." Zheng Zhan immediately announced the result of the match without hesitation.

In the third match, Ye Xiyao won easily again. After Zheng Zhan announced the end of the match, Ye Xiyao turned around and walked towards Zheng Zhan.

"Referee, Shrek Academy forfeits the individual elimination rounds and will proceed directly to the team battle." With that, she walked off the stage.

…(End of this chapter)