Douluo Continent II: The Dragon King Suppresses the World!

Chapter 46 Keep moving forward

Just after Ye Qi'an won the second match without any suspense, the referee's originally calm eyes gradually became filled with doubt and confusion.

With such astonishing and unimaginable strength, is there really any need for this Soul Master Competition to continue?

At this tense moment, Situ Yu, the captain of Yunluo Advanced Soul Master Academy, stepped onto the competition stage with firm and powerful strides. He strode directly to Ye Qi'an, first bowing slightly to him with a gesture of respect, and then solemnly said, "Situ Yu, Yunluo Advanced Soul Master Academy."

"Shrek Academy, Ye Qi'an." Ye Qi'an's voice remained calm as he looked up at the person in front of him, his eyes exuding an invisible pressure.

Situ Yu's expression was solemn and stern as he said in a deep voice, "As the captain of Yunluo Academy, I sincerely hope that you will take this match seriously and let me clearly understand the insurmountable gap between us. If you can defeat me, there's no need to continue the rest of the match today..."

The referee, with a serious expression, stepped forward with steady steps and said in a deep voice, "Both sides step back."

"If I really go all out, people will die," Ye Qi'an said casually, and then retreated without hesitation. From beginning to end, he didn't seem to focus much attention on his opponent.

Situ Yu stared intently at Ye Qi'an as he slowly retreated. As he did so, his gaze grew increasingly sharp, and he seemed like a peerless sword about to be drawn, radiating a chilling and intimidating aura.

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Awaiting war zone.

Wang Yan was now completely relaxed, his face devoid of any worry. In his view, as long as the opponent wasn't a Soul Emperor-level expert, Ye Qian would win the match without a doubt. Judging from the strength of the captain of Yunluo Advanced Soul Master Academy, if they won this match, they would sweep through seven matches in a row.

Even now, they still can't quite grasp the upper limit of Ye Qi'an's strength. Logically speaking, his strength is only that of a Soul Master, yet he was able to successfully kill a Soul Emperor and even had the strength to kill five Soul Kings. If Ye Qi'an's identity hadn't been repeatedly confirmed to be without any problems, they would have involuntarily assumed that Ye Qi'an was a Soul Beast who had reincarnated.

Gu Yuena was completely relaxed about Ye Qi'an's performance in the competition. Her beautiful face was expressionless, like a beautiful statue. Her delicate features showed no emotion, and no one could guess what she was thinking at this moment.

On the battle stage, Ye Qi'an and Situ Yu had already retreated to the edge of the arena.

The referee first gave them each a sharp look, then shouted in a booming voice, "Begin!"

Just moments before, Situ Yu had been as calm and composed as a mountain, but the next instant, a deafening roar of metallic mechanisms erupted from his body as numerous metal tubes burst forth one after another. Three metal supports, each as thick as a forearm and with extremely sharp points, extended from each of his thick, powerful legs, immediately gripping the ground to form a remarkably stable base. Then, starting from his calves, countless attack soul-guided devices sprouted like mushrooms after rain, a dazzling display.

Two yellow and two purple spirit rings rose up from beneath his feet at the same time, flashing with light. Behind him, white light surged like a tidal wave, opening up a huge fan and radiating a powerful aura.

Compared to the dramatic changes in Situ Yu, Ye Qi'an didn't even release his martial spirit, remaining calmly standing there. After the referee announced the start, he simply closed the distance between the two quickly, his movements as swift as the wind.

Situ Yu raised his forearms, and six metal tubes on each side simultaneously emitted intense white light. The light was dazzling, and at the same time, the four soul rings on his body shone alternately, their light intertwining. The huge fan behind him emitted layers of white halo, and countless white light spheres burst out almost instantly, sweeping wildly towards Ye Qi'an like a dense storm.

Faced with the overwhelming white orbs of light sweeping towards him, Ye Qi'an moved as fast as a ghost, and none of those seemingly swift and dense attacks could even touch the hem of his clothes.

Seeing this, Situ Yu's expression grew increasingly serious, like dark clouds gathering. His hands moved swiftly, manipulating more soul tools to launch attacks. In an instant, various lights intertwined, dazzling and brilliant, and deafening roars resounded, making people's eardrums ache.

However, Ye Qi'an approached Situ Yu with an air of nonchalance amidst the ferocious attack. When he was less than five meters away from Situ Yu, Ye Qi'an finally moved. He flashed and instantly appeared to Situ Yu's right side, as if he had teleported.

Situ Yu was shocked and quickly turned around to deal with it, but Ye Qian'an was too fast, as fast as lightning. He raised his leg and kicked Situ Yu's mechanical leg with a powerful blow.

With a crisp "crack," a shocking crack appeared on the incredibly sturdy mechanical leg. Situ Yu swayed, almost losing his balance. But as expected of the captain of Yunluo Academy, he quickly adjusted his posture, and the light from his spirit rings shone brightly once more, dazzlingly, as he attempted a counterattack.

Ye Qi'an gave his opponent no chance, clenching his fists and attacking Situ Yu like a storm. Each punch carried an incomparably fierce momentum, as if it could split mountains and shatter rocks. Situ Yu could only parry and was in a sorry state.

Just when Situ Yu thought he was about to give up, Ye Qi'an suddenly stopped, took a few steps back, and said calmly, "You are no match for me. Admit defeat."

Situ Yu gritted his teeth and roared, "No, it's not over yet!" As he spoke, the soul tool on his body erupted with an unprecedentedly powerful energy, its light dazzling, preparing for a final gamble.

At this moment, the Level 4 Soul Guidance Cannon on his chest shone brightly, so dazzling that it was impossible to look directly at it. All the remaining soul power in his body, amplified by the martial soul on his back, had been completely poured into the Soul Guidance Cannon. It could be clearly seen that the light at the muzzle of the Soul Guidance Cannon was completely distorted. The intense white light dimmed the instant it was emitted, and the air on the entire arena became turbulent, the atmosphere tense to the extreme.

"Die, Super Energy Soul Guidance Cannon!" A dark red beam of light shot out from Situ Yu's chest, heading straight for Ye Qi'an. The beam carried an aura of annihilation.

"Ignorance is bliss," Ye Qi'an scoffed.

Suddenly, his eyes shone brightly, and the golden light that had been faintly visible around his body intensified, becoming as dazzling as the sun. A deep dragon roar, like thunder, resounded from around him, gradually rising in pitch as if to pierce the clouds. Golden energy swirled around him, and a massive, lifelike golden dragon head appeared. He turned his palms upward, and the dragon roar grew even more intense. Centered on his body, the surrounding air currents became extremely violent, like a raging storm.

The audience in the stands were instantly drawn to the golden dragon head, and they were deeply impressed.

At this moment, Ye Qi'an's Golden Dragon King's blood and qi power had reached its peak. He thrust his hands out in front of his chest with a resolute and decisive action, and a stirring dragon roar accompanied the golden dragon's head.

"Golden Dragon Shocks the Heavens!" The dragon's head emerged, and the bloodline aura emanating from Ye Qi'an caused an area within a five-meter diameter to be bathed in gold, its light dazzling.

The dark red, super-energy-concentrating soul-guided cannon beam collided violently with Ye Qi'an's golden dragon's earth-shattering power. In an instant, the light was as dazzling as a galaxy, and the entire arena seemed to be submerged in a magnificent sea of ​​light, dazzling and mesmerizing to all who beheld it.

The powerful energy surge caused the air to crackle and explode, the sound sharp and piercing. Situ Yu's face instantly turned deathly pale. He clearly felt that his all-out attack was gradually crumbling before Ye Qi'an's golden dragon power, offering no resistance whatsoever.

The golden dragon's earth-shattering power shattered the beam of the soul-guided cannon, its remaining force undiminished, and it rushed straight towards Situ Yu with unstoppable momentum. Situ Yu tried to activate the soul-guided device on his body again for defense, but it was all too late.

At this critical moment, the referee flashed and appeared in front of Situ Yu like a ghost, instantly unfolding a thick soul power shield that shimmered with light.

"boom!"

Amidst the deafening roar, the referee groaned, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth—a horrifying sight. Yet, he ultimately managed to block the terrifying attack and save Situ Yu.

"Match over! Shrek Academy, Ye Qi'an wins!" The referee, enduring the pain, announced loudly, his voice echoing throughout the arena.

The golden light emanating from Ye Qi'an slowly receded. He calmly glanced at Situ Yu and the referee, saying, "You keep your word."

Situ Yu's soul tools were mostly damaged by Ye Qi'an, leaving them in a dilapidated state. He himself was also bleeding from his mouth and nose, looking extremely disheveled. He raised his head, gave Ye Qi'an a deep look, nodded, and said, "I lost, and I accept my defeat wholeheartedly. Yunluo Academy concedes defeat."

"Shrek Academy wins!" the referee announced, his voice clear and loud.

Ye Qi'an nodded slightly, said nothing more, turned and walked towards the Shrek Academy's rest area with firm steps.

At this moment, the cheers from the audience were deafening, like waves crashing one after another. They were going crazy for Ye Qi'an's overwhelming strength, their shouts echoing through the sky. The Yunluo Academy team members, on the other hand, looked dejected and crestfallen. Their captain had been defeated so thoroughly, leaving them feeling utterly lost, as if they had lost their souls.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was shrouded in silence in the rest area, the atmosphere so oppressive it was hard to breathe. Yes, they had been dealt another blow. In the first match, Ye Qi'an had at least released his soul rings, but now he hadn't even released his soul rings, directly achieving a one-against-three victory and wiping out the entire team.

Xiao Hongchen frowned deeply, his brows furrowing like two deep ravines. He sighed, "Shrek is Shrek Academy. From the first battle to this second, my confidence has been severely shaken. Such an opponent is too terrifying. Now, whether his spirit rings are real or fake is no longer important."

The girl snorted and said coquettishly, "Can't I really have a 100,000-year soul ring?"

Xiao Hongchen chuckled and said, "Do you believe that?"

The answer is, of course, uncertain, because in their understanding, having a 100,000-year spirit ring at this age is simply absurd, unless he is not human.

Ye Qian went straight to Gu Yuena's side and sat down quietly. At this moment, he was completely different from the arrogant person he was on the field. He was like a completely different person. He sat there quietly, as if waiting for something.

Gu Yuena tilted her head slightly, her watery eyes glancing at Ye Qi'an. A barely perceptible tenderness flashed in her cool gaze as she softly said, "Well done."

Ye Qi'an's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile full of confidence and composure: "Of course, with me here, they can't win."

Gu Yuena looked at Ye Qi'an, smiled gently, and then said nothing more. The smile on her exquisite face was fleeting, yet unforgettable.

Wang Yan had already stood up and patted Ye Qi'an on the shoulder with a look of satisfaction: "Let's go back." After saying that, he stood up straight and turned to walk out first, his steps steady and powerful.

Ye Qian nodded and, without hesitation, took Gu Yuena's hand and walked outside together. Gu Yuena could clearly feel Ye Qian's strong possessiveness towards her. However, strangely, she didn't feel disgusted. On the contrary, she felt that this feeling was quite nice, and even a hint of sweetness quietly spread in her heart.

The Shrek Academy team once again left Star Luo Square under everyone's watchful eyes. Their figures gradually disappeared into the distance, leaving behind countless exclamations and heated discussions.

On the city wall, the emperor, clad in a magnificent dragon robe, had risen to his feet. A faint smile played on his majestic face, its meaning unfathomable. With his hands behind his back, His Majesty also rose and walked into the city, no longer watching the rest of the match, as if everything was within his expectations.

Back in their hotel room, Ye Qi'an and Gu Yuena continued their training as usual. From this match onward, they would likely have no further opportunities to compete unless absolutely necessary. Ye Qi'an had done most of his work; now, he only needed to intimidate his opponents with his formidable strength.

The round-robin tournament consists of one match every other day. In Group 1, where Shrek Academy is located, each team has to play seven matches. To advance, they need to defeat at least five opponents, and winning six matches is a sure thing.

The first round of the round-robin tournament has concluded in two days. Compared to the knockout stage, the round-robin was much more peaceful. Each team adjusted their tactics, and the technical level of each match was higher than before, but the all-out, desperate fighting spirit of the knockout stage was gone.

The first round of the knockout stage did affect the round-robin stage, as teams with injured key players used this first round to adjust their team's form. Therefore, in summary, the first round of the round-robin wasn't particularly exciting. After all, it's not yet time for everyone to unleash their full potential; the real fierce competition is yet to come.

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(End of this chapter)