Douluo Continent: The Eternal Order of the Azure Sky.

Impossible! Absolutely impossible!

A whooshing sound that tore through the air!

Another violent explosion resounded! Ye Wuqing flew backward like a kite with a broken string, seemingly in a daze. The crimson-gold light that enveloped his entire body continued to explode and burn, and it did not completely extinguish until he rolled off the competition stage.

The dance of crimson leaves collapsed silently.

Kong Tianxu swung his spear, extinguishing the last vestiges of crimson-gold flame. Amidst the brilliant light, a wisp of green smoke rose from the tip of the spear.

And his body was completely spotless.

One man, one gun, one kills seven!

"Kong Tianxu! Kong Tianxu! Kong Tianxu!"

The cheers immediately reached a fever pitch, with hundreds of thousands of people shouting in unison, their voices soaring to the heavens!

The deafening cheers were like real waves, washing over every corner of the competition area.

Xu Jiawei wearily rubbed his temples and waved to an elderly man holding a wooden tray beside him.

"Let's do it this way."

Chapter 106 Princess Jiujiu and the Top Auction

"Brother, do we really have to do this? Grandma Manyi told me that he just instantly regained control of that extraordinary golden leaf. He's already this powerful; what if he fuses with that 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo..."

Beside Xu Jiawei, a stunningly beautiful young woman dressed in a light gold palace gown spoke softly, her tone tinged with hesitation.

"The Silver Dragon Martial Soul is indeed more powerful than I expected. Among those of the same rank, it can even exert absolute dominance in a single attribute." Xu Jiawei's gaze swept over the white aura shrouded in a pale golden light on the wooden stand, his tone deep and resolute:

"How could I possibly want to aid the enemy? It's just that the national situation is such that we must become strong in the shortest possible time."

He paused, a faint smile appearing on his face:

"Why don't you go there yourself, Jiu Jiu? Perhaps this Dragon of the Sun and Moon will be attracted by the most beautiful crown in my Star Luo?"

"Yes." Xu Jiujiu's cheeks flushed slightly as she lowered her head in response.

……

The first group, which includes the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, has only eight teams. Each team has to participate in seven matches to complete one round.

The strongest Shrek Academy and Zheng Tian Academy have been eliminated by Kong Tianxu's team. In the next five matches, the Sun and Moon Team did not encounter any opponents who could pose a threat to them and advanced all the way.

Kong Tianxu did not make another move, but instead allowed the other six people, including Lan Xiu who had recovered from his injuries, to act freely, which greatly disappointed many viewers.

Ma Rulong's Soul Emperor cultivation and Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen's five-ring strength, although they also caused the audience to gasp in surprise, could not compare with Kong Tianxu in terms of either strength or entertainment value.

In addition to their identity as the Sun Moon Empire, and Shrek Academy's increasingly dazzling performance under Ma Xiaotao's leadership, the mainstream opinion in Star Luo Square has shifted again.

However, this did not affect the outcome of the match. The Sun and Moon team defeated their opponents one after another, and finally ranked first in the group with a record of seven wins and advanced to the knockout stage.

As expected, Shrek Academy was the team that advanced from the first group alongside them.

However, contrary to what outsiders might have imagined, the atmosphere between the two captains was surprisingly harmonious.

Even in the darkness of the night, the two were in the same room, the red velvet curtains were tightly closed, and the dim, soft light shone through the crystal lampshade, adding an air of ambiguity to the room's already enchanting atmosphere.

"Tianxu, have you seen the bracket for the round of 16 in the knockout stage?"

Covered in fragrant sweat, Ma Xiaotao closed her eyes to calm her trembling body and rapid breathing. Her rosy lips were slightly open, and her voice carried a hint of languor.

"I see, not that strong, it's the Fighting Spirit Royal Academy. What about you guys?"

Kong Tianxu summoned the water element, washed his hands, then took out a brand new towel, soaked it in warm water at just the right temperature, and handed it to Ma Xiaotao, who was still hiding under the covers, before turning his back to her.

“We’re about the same, so we won’t pose too much of an obstacle.” Ma Xiaotao sorted out her thoughts, then suddenly remembered something and asked, “Oh right, I’ve been meaning to ask you, what ability did you use to break Ye Wuqing’s fifth soul skill that day? I experienced it myself, and that golden leaf was indeed quite troublesome.”

"All right."

After regaining some of her strength, Ma Xiaotao quickly and neatly dressed.

Today, unusually, she wasn't wearing red. Instead, she wore a plain white dress and sat quietly by the bed. Her long pink hair cascaded over her shoulders, revealing a tranquility and gentleness rarely seen on her usual self.

"Are you asking this for yourself, or on behalf of the other Shrek students?"

Kong Tianxu skillfully cleaned the room without giving a direct answer.

"Does it make a difference to you?" A soft body pressed against his back, and Ma Xiaotao whispered in his ear, her breath warm.

"Stop fooling around." Kong Tianxu's body stiffened slightly.

"What's wrong? Don't you usually say I'm stubborn? Why are you so impulsive today?" Ma Xiaotao teased playfully.

"No, someone is coming."

Ma Xiaotao gasped softly and hurriedly searched for a hiding place. Seeing her frantically hiding in the wardrobe, Kong Tianxu couldn't help but chuckle and shake his head.

Just then, there was a gentle knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Kong Tianxu asked after Ma Xiaotao gestured that she was okay.

Although he already knew who the person was.

A clear and melodious female voice came from outside the door: "Esteemed guest, I apologize for disturbing you. I am from Starlight Auction House."

The time has finally come, but I didn't expect it to be this person who came in person.

Kong Tianxu opened the door—

A young girl in a long red dress stood outside the door. She looked no more than seventeen or eighteen years old, with stunning beauty that rivaled Ma Xiaotao's, and perhaps even surpassed her in terms of poise. Her figure was exceptionally well-developed. The red dress accentuated her fair skin, giving her a perfect appearance.

"Hello Mr. Kong Tianxu, I apologize for disturbing you. I am Xu Jiujiu, the chief auctioneer of Xingguang Auction House."

The young girl smiled sweetly and performed an elegant and elaborate ceremony.

However, when she raised her eyes, a barely perceptible pause appeared in her otherwise flawless smile.

The boy leaning against the door frame still maintained his calm and composed demeanor, but he was only wearing a bathrobe. His strong yet not exaggerated muscle lines were clearly visible under the loose pajamas, as if they had been carved by a knife and axe.

Even more so, Xu Jiujiu could vaguely sense that an unusual yet somewhat uncontrollable aura lingered in the room behind the boy.

"It is indeed rather presumptuous of you, Princess Jiu Jiu. What brings you here?"

He spoke calmly, but after a long while, one could clearly see a wicked smile playing on Kong Tianxu's lips.

What on earth was this guy doing just now?

After a long pause, she gritted her teeth, made a subtle gesture with her hands resting on her knees, and calmly said, ignoring the blush rising on her cheeks:

"This distinguished guest has a discerning eye. Jiu Jiu is indeed His Majesty the Emperor's younger sister, but she is here today only as an auctioneer. I wonder what brings Mr. Kong here..."

“I do recognize some of the etiquette of the Xingluo Palace,” Kong Tianxu interrupted.

After a long while, he nodded, his face showing no trace of abnormality.

"In that case, there's no need for me to elaborate on the profound heritage of the Starlight Auction House. Here's the thing: tomorrow night, we will be holding a top-tier auction. Such grand events only happen once or twice a year, and only distinguished guests like yourself are invited."

She paused for a moment, then took out a stack of exquisitely crafted gold-embossed invitations and moved slightly closer to Kong Tianxu.

Upon closer inspection, the princess's stunning beauty is even more breathtaking; her near-perfect face, under the lights, is almost dizzying.

She handed the invitation to Kong Tianxu, then smiled and bowed again, saying:

"If you are free tomorrow evening, you are welcome to attend this auction with your teacher and teammates. I am sure there will be something of interest to you at today's auction. I apologize for not disturbing you any longer."

As she spoke, she slowly backed away, carefully closed the door behind her, then hurriedly turned and went downstairs. She gently patted her proud chest, and the blush on her flawless face spread uncontrollably once again.

"That was so difficult! We've finally completed the mission, Grandma Manyi. What exactly was he doing?"

Recalling what had happened, Xu Jiujiu's heart would still beat faster involuntarily, and she asked her personal bodyguard with some doubt.

The equally inexperienced Nebula Douluo, Man Yi, remained silent...

"From the Starlight Auction House? What does she want with you?"

Seeing that Xu Jiujiu had finally left, Ma Xiaotao also tiptoed out and, without any hesitation, picked up the invitation that Kong Tianxu had casually placed on the table and began to read it.

"You will definitely be invited to the top-tier auction tomorrow night."

Kong Tianxu counted the number of invitations: eight.

Not quite enough... There are some things he'd like his grandfather to see.

"Ah~ does that mean I can't come tomorrow night?" Ma Xiaotao pouted, clearly displeased, her attention instantly shifting.

Kong Tianxu was amused by her. He tidied her slightly disheveled red hair from hiding, and his smile slowly faded.

How many more times can you come?

Ma Xiaotao didn't look up, but her eyelashes trembled slightly as she lowered her eyelids. She reached out her hand, somewhat helplessly, wanting to grab him.

Kong Tianxu stood up, ignoring her attempts to please him:

"You have to understand, after all, we are opponents, and it's difficult for us to reach a consensus."

"But...but we're already like this..."

Ma Xiaotao stammered, like a child who had done something wrong, her misty pink eyes fixed on Kong Tianxu's retreating figure as he walked towards the window. The two were very close, yet she felt as if they were farther apart than the two years before they reunited.

“Strictly speaking, nothing happened between us,” Kong Tianxu suddenly said, smiling at her.

"What's the difference between that and doing everything else!" Ma Xiaotao was so angry at his words that she gritted her teeth, her face flushed red as she stood up, finally revealing her fierce nature:

"Kong Tianxu, I've decided on you for life. Don't even think about taking advantage of me and leaving. So what if it's the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy? After the competition, I'll snatch you back to Shrek Academy!"

"Are you sure you're my opponent?" Kong Tianxu raised an eyebrow, a half-smile on his face. "If you lose, you'll have to obediently come back to Sun and Moon with me."

Upon hearing this, Ma Xiaotao hesitated for a moment.

"What, are you scared?"

"I'm afraid?!" Ma Xiaotao is most susceptible to being provoked, not to mention that Kong Tianxu holds a very special place in her heart. She has never been afraid in her life.

Perhaps, except for just now...

"Okay, it's a deal then. If you lose to me, you're not allowed to go back on your word!"

"It's a word."

"A word is settled!"

Ma Xiaotao and Kong Tianxu intertwined their little fingers, their pink eyes burning with passion. In the instant they turned around, the fiery madman from their first meeting seemed to reappear.

"I'm going to cultivate." She waved her hand.