N-A-A Chapter 110 Semifinals, Battle Star Luo
Chapter 110 Semifinals, Battle Star Luo
Chapter 110 The Final Four, Battle Star Luo
Upon hearing this, Yu Tao said nothing more, but nodded thoughtfully.
Similar scenarios unfolded almost simultaneously in several VIP rooms, though the methods used to gather information varied. With the Starlight Auction House's subtle cooperation, how could the background of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in VIP Room Number Two remain a secret?
The astronomical price of 150 million gold soul coins remained unchallenged. This figure was terrifying for any faction.
VIP Room One.
As Xu Jiawei listened to the successive reports, a slight smile finally appeared on his face.
"One hundred and fifty million. No matter who's behind you, I hope you like this gift I'm giving you."
After speaking, he slowly stood up, and the soul guidance screen in front of him cracked open to both sides. The figure of the Star Luo Emperor quietly disappeared into the hidden passage.
The secret passages of each VIP room opened one after another, ensuring that the VIPs participating in the auction could leave discreetly. The group from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was no exception.
"This is a 100,000-year-old soul beast embryo?"
Inside VIP room number two, everyone gathered in a circle, their eyes focused on the white stream of energy that swirled and danced in the golden light.
After briefly appreciating it, mainly examining the craftsmanship of the Fengshen Platform, Kong Deming concluded: "It should be the one that leaked out of Xu Guoti's possession. It's laughable that the Xingluo Xu Clan thought they could incite internal suspicion through this method. Even the Little Mirror wouldn't fall for such a trick."
Kong Tianxu nodded, then brushed aside Xiao Hongchen's groping hand, which seemed to be reaching out to ease the awkwardness: "Alright, let's leave here first."
As he spoke, he lightly tapped his finger on the Conferred God Platform, and the swirling air miraculously quieted down. In the faint white mist, a tiny human figure appeared and disappeared, curling up and sleeping like a human infant.
Just as Kong Tianxu put it into his storage soul ring, Elder Ma hesitated and said, "Tianxu, this treasure is an absolute hot potato. I don't know how many people are eyeing it. Why don't you let Elder Kong take it back to Mingdu through Mingde Hall's secret channels in Xingluo City? With Elder Kong's protection, there shouldn't be any risks."
"Mr. Ma, there's no need to worry," Kong Tianxu and Kong Deming exchanged a glance, both of them exuding confidence. "On the mainland, there's nowhere safer than here."
"Oh?" Although Old Ma was puzzled, he could only express his emotions in this way.
"Because there is a divine will in the universe."
Kong Tianxu stepped out of the secret passage with a smile and looked up at the night sky.
Above the clouds, two figures stood side by side.
"The inheritor of the gods is indeed blessed by heaven, even encountering such a miraculous treasure. I estimate that if Xingluo were not in dire straits, that elder of the Xingguan Xu family would never have been willing to take it out."
Long Xiaoyao stood on the void, his black robe fluttering gently in the night breeze, and smiled at Ye Xishui.
With his cultivation level, even without seeing, he could sense what was happening in the auction house, which was heavily guarded.
"Xiaoyao, some scoundrels are already preparing to make their move. Should we go, or should we?"
Ye Xishui didn't say much, and instead focused her gaze on a shadowy spot behind the Sun and Moon group.
"I'll go," Long Xiaoyao said with a wry smile. "Xi Shui, your soul power fluctuations are too unique. Mu En isn't too far from here, so it's best if we don't meet him."
Ye Xishui nodded slightly. Long Xiaoyao had traveled thousands of miles from the Sun Moon Empire, not just to meet her, but also to ensure Kong Tianxu's absolute safety in this place where the winds of change were intertwined.
In the hazy night, a darkness deeper than the night itself quietly spread in a certain part of Xingluo City.
The undercurrents at the Starlight Auction were ultimately just a ripple; during the day, Star Luo City was still filled with the excitement of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament.
Just as Kong Tianxu had predicted, the Douling Royal Advanced Soul Master Academy, the number one academy of the Douling Empire with five Soul Kings, was powerless to resist them.
Although the opponent had painstakingly prepared a level 7 Thunder Cannon and an invincible shield for protection, along with collective defense and illusionary control, this was nothing short of showing off in front of the Sun Moon Empire.
With each of Kong Tianxu's seven teammates equipped with an invincible shield, coupled with the terrifying power of the super-energy cannon, they completely overwhelmed their opponents, causing them to tumble off the stage and forcing them to forfeit the subsequent individual elimination rounds.
After fusing with the soul bone that was extremely compatible with her, Ma Xiaotao displayed an even more terrifying dominance. With the absolute advantage of being the number one cultivator in this competition and even in the history of the competition at level 69, she easily defeated the opposing team and led Shrek Academy into the top eight.
Both teams advanced triumphantly, winning consecutive battles in the subsequent quarterfinals, pushing the tournament to the final four.
The epilogue often signifies the arrival of the climax.
Besides Kong Tianxu and his team, the teams that made it into the top four include Shrek Academy, Star Luo National Academy, and the Imperial Academy of the Heavenly Soul Empire.
Among them, Xingluo National Academy and Di'ao Academy are undoubtedly relatively weak. The audience unanimously believes that the champion will be decided between Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Team.
Originally, the biggest favorite to win the championship should have been the undisputed one, but the matches of the Sun and Moon team in recent times have also made many people see their shortcomings. Not only are they outnumbered, but their overall strength is also relatively worrying. However, Kong Tianxu's outstanding individual strength has masked some of their weaknesses.
While Shrek Academy has an unstoppable force like Ma Xiaotao, it also faces similar problems. As a result, in some underground betting markets, the odds of Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy winning the championship reached an unprecedented 1 to 1.
Early morning, the first day of the semifinals, team battles.
The rest area had been renovated, leaving only four zones, with each team spaced far apart. Nearly half an hour before the start of the match, all four teams had already arrived.
Occasionally, their eyes would meet, and invisible sparks seemed to fly through the air. Especially the members of the Shrek Academy reserve team, who looked at Kong Tianxu as if they wanted to devour him.
Dai Yueheng also looked displeased. He was just as frustrated as Ma Xiaotao. On the day Kong Tianxu faced Shrek Academy, he happened to be recovering from an injury at the hotel. He was completely unaware of what was happening and lost Shrek Academy's honor. No wonder he was upset.
Cain, Xu Tianzhen, and Meng Hongchen all glared back without backing down. Cain, in particular, exuded a sharp and cold aura that he made no attempt to conceal, causing Jiang Nannan's expression to change slightly, and Dai Yueheng's eyes to flash with horror.
He was surprised to find that even with his Soul Emperor level cultivation, he was barely able to suppress Cain's sharp aura. Xu Sanshi, on the other hand, was more composed, but his expression was extremely cold.
While both sides were highly motivated, the atmosphere in the rest area became solemn, tense, and even somewhat ominous.
Kong Tianxu and Ma Xiaotao, however, seemed completely unaware, both calmly adjusting their breathing and preparing for battle in their respective seats.
As dawn broke, bright sunlight streamed onto the wide red carpet of Xingluo Square. Ten minutes before the draw began, the gates of the Imperial Palace swung open, and Xu Jiawei, surrounded by palace guards, strode out and headed straight for the competition stage.
The people and soldiers immediately noticed the emperor's appearance, and shouts of "Long live the emperor!" erupted everywhere. Members of the four battle teams also stood up to pay their respects.
Kong Tianxu didn't make any further moves, only raising his eyes to look over. Beside Xu Jiawei, besides his old acquaintance Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, there were three other Title Douluos whose auras were in no way inferior.
According to Ye Xishui's investigation, the number of Title Douluos scattered throughout Xingluo Square at this moment has already exceeded the number on both hands.
This number is not an exaggeration. Over ten thousand years, as Soul Masters' understanding of Martial Souls has deepened, the probability of Title Douluo appearing has increased significantly compared to the past.
However, some Title Douluos rely too much on drugs when breaking through, which makes their actual strength slightly weaker.
Of course, even with an increase in numbers, the total number of Title Douluos remains scarce. Moreover, even within the same realm, differences in martial souls, cultivation methods, soul rings, and soul bones result in vastly different strengths.
After a grand yet humorous opening, Xu Jiawei nodded in acknowledgment. Among the four elders who followed him onto the stage, Huang Jinxu, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo, took two steps forward, facing the rest area, and announced in a deep voice: "Please invite the captains of the four teams to come up on stage to draw lots."
Although Huang Jinxu had appeared before, his powerful aura as a Title Douluo still drew cheers from the audience, as it was a testament to the strength of the Star Luo Empire.
Kong Tianxu glanced at Xu Jiujiu, who was about to take the stage from the Star Luo team. After a moment's thought, he took out the Life Carving Knife and hid it in his sleeve before stepping onto the stage.
Shrek Academy's representative is Ma Xiaotao, while Di'ao Academy's is a young man of medium build with broad shoulders and a calm, steadfast demeanor.
But now no one pays attention to this mysterious Soul Emperor who has never made a move before; everyone is already captivated by Xu Jiujiu, who is completely different from that night at the Starlight Auction House.
Wearing a light yellow outfit used as competition attire by the Star Luo National Academy, this princess today is a far cry from her elegant and noble demeanor at the auction. Dressed in this outfit, she exudes a dashing and heroic air.
Her well-tailored clothes accentuated her beautiful figure, her pretty face was smiling, and her long golden hair was neatly tied into a ponytail, making her particularly eye-catching.
Even though Ma Xiaotao's temperament is no less impressive, and her figure is even better, her overall appearance is still slightly inferior to that of the princess.
The captain of Di'ao Academy stared intently for a long time before looking away. Xu Jiujiu, however, did not glance at him, her gaze remaining fixed on Kong Tianxu, who was exchanging glances with Ma Xiaotao, seemingly lost in thought.
Xu Jiawei raised an eyebrow, breaking the slightly awkward atmosphere: "It's a pleasure to see all of you talented young people. The competition is about to begin, and I hope you will uphold the principle of 'friendship first, competition second.' I will throw out four balls with their positions marked on them shortly, and you will all rush to grab them at the same time. Are you ready?"
Ma Xiaotao narrowed her eyes slightly, glanced at Princess Jiujiu beside her, having witnessed Princess Jiujiu's every move. Then she gave Kong Tianxu a playful look: "Ready?"
Why is he so popular with women?
"I'm all better now," Kong Tianxu shrugged.
It's something you're born with, there's nothing you can do about it.
Princess Jiu Jiu smiled slightly and nodded. The captain of the Imperial Academy also nodded gently.
"Attention!"
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Xu Jiawei gave a soft shout, and the next moment, four golden lights rose into the air simultaneously.
He didn't actually use soul power entirely?
Kong Tianxu was slightly surprised. Apart from him, probably no one else had seen how Xu Jiawei made his move. Even with his keen observation skills, he could only catch a glimpse of a pale golden light flashing by in the rush.
But he was certain that the light contained more than just spiritual and soul power.
Ma Xiaotao was already poised to strike, and the moment Xu Jiawei made his move, she swiftly leaped up.
At such close range, releasing martial souls and soul skills would actually slow them down. Both she and Jiang Peng from the Imperial Academy chose to leap directly, grabbing the golden ball in the air at top speed.
But none of them were the fastest. With a flash of blue light, before Xu Jiawei could even sense anything unusual, a small ball had already reached Kong Tianxu's hand.
Princess Jiu Jiu, however, remained motionless, still standing there with a smile on her face.
Ma Xiaotao truly lived up to her reputation as Shrek Academy's number one genius in hundreds of years. Despite being a woman and her martial soul's enhancement to her physical body not being top-tier, with this sudden burst of power, her delicate body soared up like a spring, almost immediately following Kong Tianxu as she grabbed a small ball and landed in mid-air.
Jiang Peng only managed to get his hands on her just as she began to fall.
The last golden ball fell from the sky, and Princess Jiujiu caught it easily with a simple wave of her hand.
A smug smile appeared on the princess's pretty face. She glanced at the small ball in her hand. Although she was the last to get it, she was the first to report the result.
"I am number two."
Ma Xiaotao said in a deep voice, "Number One."
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The two women glanced past Jiang Peng and their gazes fell on Kong Tianxu. He didn't look at the ball and directly announced the result: "Number two."
Although the Imperial Academy hasn't announced their draw numbers yet, the results are clear. Shrek Academy, also number one, will face Imperial Academy today. Meanwhile, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy will play against the Star Luo National Academy.
After personally verifying the draw results, the Star Luo Emperor announced them to the entire audience. When the Star Luo people heard that their team would be facing the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, a wave of exclamations surged forth.
"Looking forward to facing you."
Ma Xiaotao and Jiang Peng had already left the field to prepare, but after a long while, she tilted her head and smiled sweetly at Kong Tianxu. His gaze was involuntarily drawn to that lively, vibrant golden light.
"Are you very confident?"
Kong Tianxu looked at him with a half-smile for a long time. When their eyes met, he clearly saw a hint of provocation in the other's eyes.
Seeing his smile, Xu Jiujiu was immediately reminded of that night, and her seemingly composed steps became slightly flustered.
Just you wait and see!
"This is your country, and you've lost to me in front of so many people. Don't cry then."
Even after returning to her own rest area, her full breasts continued to rise and fall slightly. For some reason, she always felt involuntarily at a disadvantage when facing this boy who was several years younger than her.
Hmph! You think you can make her cry? Wait until she really reveals her tricks, then it'll be hard to say who'll be laughing and who'll be crying!
After a long while, his gaze changed slightly, and his bright azure eyes shone with a faint golden light. When he stared intently, they gave people a feeling of vastness, like the sea.
But imagining Kong Tianxu's disheveled appearance after being subdued by her in one blow, she couldn't help but smile, and the vastness in her eyes turned into liveliness.
Seeing her rather confident demeanor, Xu Tianzhen was a little confused. As soon as Kong Tianxu returned to the rest area, she came up to him and asked, "Tianxu, aren't they the weakest of the four strongest teams? They don't even have a Soul Emperor. Why are they laughing when they meet us? Could it be that Xu Jiujiu is a hidden Soul Emperor?"
"Of course not, but they do have some hidden methods, so you need to be careful later—"
Kong Tianxu savored the elusive golden light he had sensed from Xu Jiawei earlier, and quietly began giving instructions to the members of the Sun and Moon Team. Meanwhile, Shrek Academy and Di'ao Academy were already locked in combat.
On one side was the continent's premier academy with a profound history, and on the other was the Heavenly Soul Empire Royal Academy, which adhered strictly to the traditions of Soul Masters. Originally, everyone thought this should have been a one-sided battle.
However, the Di'ao Academy's will to resist exceeded everyone's expectations. Led by Jiang Peng, the first captain in Di'ao Academy's history to break through to Soul Emperor before the age of twenty, they dragged the battle into an extremely fierce situation.
In the end, it was only under Ma Xiaotao's full-blown suppression that Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong unleashed their new Martial Soul Fusion Mind Storm, allowing Dai Yueheng to seize the opportunity and forcefully sever the limbs of this Heaven-Shaking Axe Soul Emperor, ultimately defeating him.
This fierce battle ignited the audience's enthusiasm, with the shouts at the scene being deafening. This was not only because their home team, Xingluo National Academy, was about to take the stage, but also because their opponent, that legendary young man, would once again display his brilliance.
Of course, it goes without saying who they will support this time.
"In the second team battle, the Star Luo National Academy and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, the players from both sides take the stage."
The lifeless voice of the Heavenly Fiend Douluo rang out once more.
Xu Jiawei suppressed his shock at Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong's second martial soul fusion skill and focused intently on it.
Ma Xiaotao mischievously slipped her hand inside Ling Luochen's clothes, using her ice-attribute soul power to cool her down. Ling Luochen's pretty face flushed slightly, but she didn't stop her. Since last time, their relationship had become much closer.
Yu Tao and Lang Ya from the Body Sect had arrived and were closely watching Kong Tianxu's every move. To their surprise, the people from the Sun Moon Empire did not make any move after obtaining the embryo, as if they were so confident that they would carry this treasure with them.
On the side of the Star Luo National Academy, a somewhat peculiar formation was arranged. Six people stood in a triangle, one in front, followed by two, then three. Only Princess Jiu Jiu stood at the very back. The golden light in her eyes reappeared, and it was noticeably stronger, as if the aura of a commander was spontaneously arising.
Kong Tianxu stood at the very front of the line without hesitation. He stood there calmly, without any outward sign of life, yet this sent a chill down Xu Jiujiu's spine at the very back, causing her to tremble slightly.
Just as both sides were focused on their opponent, the Heavenly Fiend Douluo shouted, and a golden light flashed in the center of the arena. The powerful Douluo's figure had already disappeared.
"The match begins!"
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