Douluo Continent: Little Huo Niang Taken Away by Di Tian

On the second day of the first stage of the knockout rounds, the Spirit Pagoda faced its first battle against the Earth Dragon Gate from the Fighting Spirit Empire.

In the first match of the individual elimination rounds, the Spirit Pagoda sent out Beibei as the starting player.

This step officially marked the beginning of this pioneering journey for the senior disciple of the Tang Clan.

The Earth Dragon Sect, as its name suggests, has disciples who all cultivate the martial spirit of a sub-dragon beast. Although they are not true dragons, they possess a wild and fierce aura.

"Please bring both players to the stage!" The referee's voice fell silent.

"start!"

Without any hesitation, Beibei instantly possessed her martial spirit.

A burst of blue-purple lightning erupted, and six perfectly matched spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and two black—spiraled upwards along the body.

The pressure of a Soul Emperor level was suddenly released. His figure was as fast as lightning. He did not dodge the dragon claw attack and directly attacked back.

The lightning bolts crackled on the Thunder Dragon Claw, carrying a violent and destructive aura. In just one exchange, it blasted its opponent off the stage, securing a clean and decisive first victory.

"I didn't expect the Spirit Pagoda to start with a Soul Emperor. I'm very familiar with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Martial Soul. I've sparred with Brother Tianlong countless times over the years." Nan Qiuqiu pouted from the spectator stands.

Sitting next to her, Nan Shuishui whispered, "Qiuqiu, he's only the vice-captain of the Spirit Pagoda, yet he's already reached the peak of level 69, surpassing even the Heavenly Dragon in cultivation. As for their captain, he's even higher. This competition is a great opportunity for you to witness these true geniuses."

"Okay, okay, Mom, I'll play well," Nan Qiuqiu said perfunctorily, but her eyes were fixed on Beibei in the arena.

On the stage, Beibei was in high spirits and won two more matches in a row.

Despite their best efforts, the two members of the Earth Dragon Gate were defeated by the overwhelming power of the Soul Emperor level.

"It's my turn next." Nan Qiuqiu stretched and landed opposite Beibei in a flash.

"Earth Dragon Gate, Nan Qiuqiu."

"Spirit Pagoda, Tang Sect, Bei Bei." Bei Bei smiled as she recited the somewhat lengthy list of names.

"Isn't it a bit strange how you introduce yourself?" Nan Qiuqiu, possessing the Rouge Dragon Martial Soul, had six soul rings—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, and black—shining on her body, and a strange dark red aura spread out from them.

"Because the Tang Sect has been merged into the Spirit Pagoda." Bei Bei also released her martial soul again, with lightning and dark red light shining in turn.

The battle resumes, dragon claws clash!

Bei Bei was slightly startled. The lightning on his dragon claw, which contained the power of violent thunder, disappeared silently the moment it touched Nan Qiuqiu's dragon claw.

This is precisely what makes the Rouge Dragon so terrifying—its annihilation attribute.

Any energy attribute will be forcibly dissolved the moment it comes into contact with it.

In addition, Bei Bei had already fought three consecutive battles, resulting in a huge depletion of her soul power, and her offensive and defensive rhythm was gradually disrupted by Nan Qiuqiu.

Finally, Nan Qiuqiu seized the moment when Bei Bei's soul power was interrupted and struck him in the chest with a dragon claw imbued with annihilation power, directly defeating this Soul Emperor.

"Earth Dragon Gate wins! Please summon the next player to the Spirit Tower!"

Beibei landed slightly breathless, but her expression remained calm.

At this moment, Nan Qiuqiu raised her head again and proudly declared, "Earth Dragon Gate, Nan Qiuqiu."

However, the voice from the other end was calm and powerful: "Spirit Pagoda, He Caitou."

Upon closer inspection, a robust young man stood at the other end of the arena, wearing a bright sixth-level Soul Master badge on his chest.

"Another Soul Emperor? Just how many monsters has this Spirit Pagoda hoarded?" Nan Qiuqiu's heart sank.

The thought had barely formed in his mind when He Caitou launched his attack. He didn't give Nan Qiuqiu a chance to get close at all, instantly raising several soul-guided cannons on his arms.

"Boom boom boom—!"

The arena was bombarded with artillery fire, and terrifying fluctuations of soul power transformed into a dense barrage of bullets, almost completely covering the entire arena.

The intense flames and the shockwaves from the explosion distorted the air, forcing Nan Qiuqiu to dodge repeatedly.

However, the Annihilation attribute of the Crimson Dragon is extremely effective against this kind of energy attack.

Whenever a shell approaches, Nan Qiuqiu waves her claws, a dark red halo swirling around them, turning the shell into a silent dud before it even explodes.

Using this method, she braved the artillery fire and advanced, finally breaking through the barrage after consuming most of her soul power, and approaching He Caitou.

However, just when she thought victory was assured, He Caitou's lips curled into a smile.

A flash of red light appeared on the cigar dangling from his lips, and a level six soul-guided heavy cannon gauntlet instantly appeared on his right fist. With the infusion of soul power, his fist became as big as a casserole dish.

"Go down!"

A single punch, simple yet incredibly powerful.

Nan Qiuqiu had just exhausted her soul power and could only watch helplessly as the fist enlarged in her pupils before she was violently blasted away.

"The Spirit Pagoda wins! Please welcome the next contestant from the Earth Dragon Sect!"

Immediately afterwards, He Caitou defeated another opponent with his superb control of the field, but eventually had to withdraw due to running out of soul power.

Finally, Tang Ya makes her appearance.

After being baptized by the elixir made by Biji from the essence of immortal herbs, everyone's cultivation has improved over the past six months.

At this moment, Tang Ya had firmly established herself at the Soul Emperor level. Facing the two remaining members of the Earth Dragon Gate, she defeated them one by one with her increasingly strange and resilient Blue Silver Grass, securing the final victory.

"Individual competition concluded! Spirit Pagoda has five points, and Earth Dragon Gate has two points! The team competition will begin next; both teams will have a ten-minute break!"

The referee's voice echoed throughout the huge stadium.

Ten minutes later.

"Team match, begin!"

Before the referee could finish speaking, a burst of light erupted from the Spirit Pagoda.

The figure at the head was Jiang Nannan. On her body, six spirit rings of optimal proportions—two yellow, two purple, and two black—rose instantly.

The pressure from the Soul Emperor level swept across the entire area like a tangible wave.

She didn't even give the people of the Earth Dragon Gate time to form a formation. With a flash of golden light, her third soul skill—teleportation—was activated!

In the next instant, Jiang Nannan appeared behind Nan Qiuqiu, who had just regained her footing, like a bolt of lightning.

"What?" Nan Qiuqiu felt the hairs on the back of her head stand on end. Before she could react, she saw a dazzling golden light envelop her—the fourth soul skill, Invincible Golden Body!

Within those three seconds of absolute defense, Jiang Nannan's movements were fluid and graceful.

With a twist of her slender waist, she unleashes her first soul skill – Waist Bow!

The terrifying explosive power of a Soul Emperor level instantly combined, and Nan Qiuqiu felt as if she had been hit in the waist and abdomen by a raging beast. Her blood surged and her soul power instantly dissipated.

"Bang!"

Nan Qiuqiu's figure streaked through the air like a shooting star, and she was blasted off the stage, crashing heavily onto the protective barrier outside the arena before sliding down.

It took no more than two seconds from beginning to end.

Another Soul Emperor! And with such an unreasonable close-range burst of power!

Even as she was being carried away, Nan Qiuqiu's mind still lingered on that golden hue of despair, and her heart was on the verge of collapse: Just how many Soul Emperors are in the Spirit Pagoda!

The seven people stood in close formation, their breaths blending seamlessly into one.

On the other hand, the morale of the Dilongmen has plummeted.

Without Nan Qiuqiu's annihilation attribute targeting, the remaining team members were simply no match for the Spirit Pagoda's formidable lineup.

The outcome of this team competition was predetermined from the very beginning.

Just three minutes later.

"The Spirit Pagoda wins!"

The referee's voice faded, signaling the end of this one-sided battle.

The entire Spirit Pagoda team secured their first victory in the first stage of the knockout rounds without sustaining any injuries.