Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

In the Holy Spirit Cult's stands, Kong Tianxu slowly rose, his gaze calmly sweeping across the Shrek Academy's waiting area, finally settling on Wang Qiu'er as she walked off the stage. He raised his hand and gently patted the shoulder of the vice president of the tournament committee beside him, his tone flat, yet carrying an undeniable air of authority:

"Remember what I said."

“Make them—not one less—appear before me.”

Chapter 278 Poison Undying: Aotian, Kneel Before the Sect Master

No matter how frustrated the Haotian Sect members were on their way to the losers' bracket, and no matter how much the audience was gossiping about the ambiguous love-hate relationship between the Golden Dragon Queen Qiu'er and Kong Tianxu, the competition continued to progress steadily with its tight schedule.

With a large number of participating teams, the first round of the knockout stage alone features over eighty matches. Without accelerating the pace, the originally planned three-day schedule might not be completed.

The subsequent matches were truly spectacular. As it was a knockout stage, every team gave it their all, and there were even scenes of fierce, brutal battles.

One team after another emerged victorious from the fierce competition and qualified for the next round.

The morning's matches continued until noon. Nine teams have already qualified, while nine others have unfortunately been eliminated.

As is customary in previous years, the journey of these eliminated teams would have ended there. However, this year, due to Kong Tianxu's specially designed loser's bracket system, the competition schedule is more complete, which also preserves more opportunities and possibilities for some teams that are unexpectedly eliminated.

Among them, there were some teams with a large gap in strength, but even so, there was no case of a team defeating seven opponents at once.

After all, it's incredibly difficult for one person to defeat seven in a row. Even weaker teams need at least a few four-ring Soul Masters. And different Soul Masters each have their own unique characteristics.

The difficulty of winning seven consecutive games is self-evident, and fighting seven against one is even more of a pipe dream, but Kong Tianxu did it.

The competition officially kicked off, and the atmosphere inside the Mingyue Hotel became noticeably tense. Especially when the teams that hadn't yet competed saw those who had lost that day, or even suffered injuries or deaths, leave the hotel dejectedly, they couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, sensing the cold, cruel side behind the glory of the competition.

The All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Competition is certainly a stage to make a name for oneself, but it can also become a battlefield that devours lives.

However, this tension and atmosphere had little to do with the Holy Spirit Team, which advanced easily, or Kong Tianxu.

As soon as the morning's matches ended, Kong Tianxu left the rest area. Just as he was about to turn into a private passage, his wide white robe seemed to sway slightly, almost imperceptibly, and the surrounding air rippled slightly.

Cain's nose twitched, and Kong Tianxu's expression suddenly turned strange.

Although he quickly regained his usual composure, the fleeting abnormality was still keenly noticed by Xu Tianzhen, Nan Qiuqiu, and others who had been secretly watching him.

So he could only try to remain calm, enduring the two suspicious gazes from behind, while using his slightly oversized robe to conceal his figure. He didn't even have time to respond to the greetings that came from the side after a long while. Amid the enthusiastic cheers of the crowd on both sides of the road, he hurriedly returned to the hotel.

"I'm going somewhere." As soon as he stepped into the hotel lobby, Kong Tianxu said this, and with a slight sway, he disappeared from everyone's sight.

Cain and Xu Tianzhen quickly exchanged a glance.

has a problem!

There was indeed a minor problem.

Kong Tianxu adjusted his posture, slightly hunching his back and wrapping his robe tighter around himself.

Suddenly, several strange arcs became clearer. As if he had touched something, his expression became even more peculiar, and a few suppressed, weak moans faintly escaped from under his robe.

A series of flashes of silver light appeared as Kong Tianxu moved like lightning, passing through the fitness center and an unmanned restaurant behind him.

Most of the participating teams had not yet returned, and the Mingyue Hotel was unusually quiet. He quickly went to the door of an empty luxury suite, swiped his card, and pushed the door open.

"arrive."

Kong Tianxu's voice was very hoarse, clearly indicating that he was trying his best to endure something.

The next moment, two smooth, delicate bodies darted out from under his robe and into the room.

The door was then quickly closed with a soft click.

"You can rest here for a while. There are pajamas in the closet that you can use for now. Someone will bring you more clothes later."

Standing outside the door, Kong Tianxu used wind element to cleanse the faint fragrance clinging to his clothes with a touch of helplessness, but the smooth and moist feeling was something he just couldn't shake off.

Today's performance was perfect, but the ending took an unexpected turn.

According to the original plan, Ye Guyi and Yu Mengdi were supposed to leave the arena with Yun Ze after using his power to unleash their pseudo-martial soul true form. However, after exhausting their soul power, the two of them lingered near the arena.

Kong Tianxu initially thought they were in trouble, but the mental fluctuations he sent didn't elicit a clear response. Realizing the two women weren't in any real danger, he told them to use their invisibility soul tools to take cover temporarily.

To my utter surprise, these two silly girls hadn't brought any spare clothes.

After being thoroughly cleansed by the power of the Holy Radiance Starry Sky Domain, how could their two exquisite palace dresses possibly escape unscathed?

The two of them hid naked in a small corner for the entire morning. Fortunately, no one noticed them, but you can imagine how anxious they were.

Of course, Kong Tianxu carried a heavy burden on his journey and endured great hardship.

Especially since Yu Mengdi was still secretly causing trouble from time to time.

After confirming that the smell on his body had mostly dissipated, Kong Tianxu rubbed his fingertips together and headed straight for the hotel lobby bar.

Even in the afternoon, the lighting here is deliberately dimmed and soft, and each seat is designed to be extremely private.

As he arrived, in another dimly lit corner of the lobby bar, a slender figure slowly stood up and walked towards him.

"Long time no see, Senior Sister?"

Kong Tianxu chose a secluded corner to sit down, and patted the sofa seat next to him, indicating that she should sit down next to him.

It was Zhang Lexuan who arrived. At this moment, she was dressed in a dark blue, form-fitting outfit, which made her figure appear hazy in the dim light, adding to her mystery and beauty.

Zhang Lexuan had already walked to a sofa back-to-back with Kong Tianxu, and was lightly smoothing the hem of her robe. She had just slightly bent her legs when she saw Kong Tianxu's movement. She hesitated for a moment, but still obediently walked over.

Instantly, the indentation that Kong Tianxu had gently patted on the sofa sank and expanded, gracefully forming a beautiful peach shape.

But before the curve could fully unfold, a hand reached out from the middle and swept Zhang Lexuan's delicate body into its arms.

Zhang Lexuan trembled slightly at first, then stiffened, and finally seemed to accept that familiar strangeness. She leaned softly on Kong Tianxu's shoulder, without resisting or shouting, just like a little wife, lovingly stroking Kong Tianxu's cheek.

"Bad guy."

Kong Tianxu lifted his face from the turmoil, feeling refreshed. He lowered his head and lightly pecked her lips, smiling gently.

"Senior Sister, why did you leave a mark to call me over? We're competitors now, you know."

"Hmph, a competitor is a competitor. Anyway, we can't beat you." Zhang Lexuan sighed and said, "Shrek's glory and honor will probably be lost in our generation."

Kong Tianxu didn't say anything, he just patted her gently.

Zhang Lexuan sensed the change in his emotions and immediately fell silent, only snuggling closer to Kong Tianxu's embrace, as if trying to make up for something in this way.

After a long silence, she continued:

"I was too naive about what happened to Gu Fan and Hua Yao. It seems that the academy has no intention of seeking justice from Haotian Sect on their behalf."

Seeing that Kong Tianxu still showed no intention of speaking, a resolute glint flashed in Zhang Lexuan's eyes. She stood up and looked into Kong Tianxu's eyes:

"Tianxu, no matter what, I want you to know that in my heart, you are more important than the academy."

Kong Tianxu cupped her face in his hands and said earnestly, "Le Xuan, do you really still think that Shrek Academy's so-called glory and honor in the past need to continue?"

Zhang Lexuan felt her breath catch for a moment. The possibility she least wanted to think about was finally laid bare before her.

"Tianxu, are you planning to attack the academy directly?" Zhang Lexuan's face was full of worry. "But the academy is, after all, the holy land of the soul master world on the continent, and the Sea God Pavilion's foundation is unfathomable; it must have powerful trump cards hidden within. I really don't want you to..."

"So, are you willing to become Shrek's enemy for my sake?" Kong Tianxu didn't give her any room to dodge and pressed on.

Zhang Lexuan's red lips had lost all color. She gently grasped Kong Tianxu's hand, her eyes filled with struggle and pleading.

“I know Shrek has been kind to you, so I don’t expect an answer from you.” Kong Tianxu pressed his forehead against hers, and their souls seemed to be connected at this moment, even the most delicate thoughts were completely intertwined. “But I only hope that you will never stand against me.”

"That was a pain that I, my soul, my life could not bear."

"Tianxu..."

Zhang Lexuan felt her heart melt, and she gazed at him intently, calling out to him with deep affection.

"Alright, we've been married for so long," Kong Tianxu wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and said softly, "You came all this way to see me, there must be something important. Tell me."

Zhang Lexuan seemed a little shy about her earlier emotional outburst, burying her flushed cheeks deep in his chest, her voice becoming muffled:

"Tianxu, we've received news that the Body Sect is also participating in this year's competition. Moreover, some high-ranking members have secretly infiltrated Mingdu. It's hard to say what they're up to. They might be here to protect their disciples, or they might have other motives. You might not know this, but Du Busi acts recklessly, and the explosive power of his Body Martial Soul is terrifying. Even if Senior Dragon Emperor is a Limit Douluo, he might not be able to completely protect you. If you encounter anyone from the Body Sect, never provoke them."

"Also, we're not the only ones from Shrek Academy here. You'd better be careful what you say and do, because some elder might be watching you right now."

As she spoke, Zhang Lexuan resisted Kong Tianxu's large hand with a mixture of resistance and acceptance, her fair face becoming even more flushed.

Kong Tianxu's eyes flickered, and he chuckled, "Even if Xuanzi comes now, I'm not afraid."

"You're bragging." Zhang Lexuan gave him a coquettish glare, her eyes sparkling with charm.

She truly didn't believe that Kong Tianxu's current strength could rival Xuanzi's. A level 98 Super Douluo was already the strongest realm below the peak of level 99.

Even a 100,000-year-old Dark Demon God Tiger is far inferior.

But looking at Kong Tianxu's confident and spirited eyes, Zhang Lexuan's gaze softened even more, and at the same time, she murmured to herself:

If that day ever comes, she will only be the woman behind Kong Tianxu.

The two nestled together in the dimly lit corner, occasionally whispering and playfully nibbling at each other, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle of the competition.

The lobby bar was already dimly lit, and it was noon. Because of the ongoing All-Continent Youth Advanced Soul Master Elite Battle Tournament, there was no one there, so Kong Tianxu didn't bother to hide himself too much.

But he undoubtedly overlooked the two guys who couldn't find their way.

Behind the angled wall of the bar directly opposite them, two humanoid creatures, wrapped up like dumplings with only their eyes showing, slowly shifted their gaze from the launched tower, blushing as they stared at each other in silence.

"What are they doing..." Ye Guyi couldn't help but cover her burning cheeks.

It's over, I can't forget it...

“Hehe, you yourself clearly also… Hey, how did you know—” Yu Mengdi suddenly realized something.

"Shut up!" Ye Guyi was immediately enraged and covered Yu Mengdi's mouth.

"Buzz—" As their noise grew louder, the space diagonally opposite became somewhat blurry, returning to its original state as if no one had ever been there.

"You owe me my spellcasting materials." Yu Mengdi broke free, crossed her arms, and her face was noticeably redder than Ye Guyi's.

"Sigh." Ye Guyi suddenly sighed.

"Hmm? What's wrong with Guard Ye?" Yu Mengdi raised an eyebrow slightly.

Ye Guyi held her arm in distress, as if the warmth of her previous contact with someone was still lingering on her skin.

“I’m leaving the sect for a while. Sister Wei’er wants me to go back, saying I need to participate in some soul tool competition. I guess she’s discovered that you’ve turned me, this undercover agent.”

"The Ordinary Alliance? What's there to be afraid of? If that madam Shangguan Wei'er dares to stab us, we'll raid her entire operation. Anyway, you don't have any feelings for her. It's also good that the sex industry in Mingdu needs a crackdown. When we visited those ordinary people, many of their children..."

Her words came to an abrupt halt, and a chill suddenly rose up her spine.

Because, at the same time, two hands silently landed on her and Ye Guyi's shoulders.