Only the Gourmet and Jun 'er from the Eastern Alliance were allowed to sit on the VIP platform. Most of the rest were leaders from the Northern Alliance, and a few from the Western Alliance.
For a moment, the VIP platform was silent. The atmosphere was tense.
The ten thousand swords converged into a single beam of light.
Boom--! Constantine was flung back by the force of the blow. He slammed into the ring's protective barrier and bounced back. Blood sprayed from hundreds of wounds all over his body. He had to use the Spear of Judgment to keep himself from falling.
"You've lost!" Xuanyuan Shishi's smile returned to his face. There wasn't a drop of blood on him.
In the eyes of ordinary people, it was a warm smile, but in Constantine's eyes, it was filled with mockery.
"Bastard, I haven't lost yet!" Constantine roared. Holy light flared around him in an attempt to stop the flow of blood.
However, the hundred or so swords within him flared up, rendering his healing light ineffective.
"Ugh!"
Constantine spat out another mouthful of blood. He sat on his butt, his eyes filled with unwillingness. But he had lost.
The cloudy sword dissolved into a stream of air that Xuanyuan Shishi inhaled through his nose. He smiled and left.
Another upset. Constantine, High Inquisitor of the Pontiff's Citadel, lost!
Xuanyuan Shishi was the only two winners in group four. His final match would be against Blackmoon, and he'd already qualified.
At this point in the tournament, two out of the four groups had already qualified.
However, it was not what everyone expected at the start of the round-robin stage.
Constantine and Yan Ningya had both been eliminated. The Eastern Alliance's White Blademaster, Jun Yongye, and the Ten Thousand Swords of One, Xuanyuan Shishi, had qualified.
Now, there was still suspense. The only thing left was the final clash between the first and second groups.
The second match was between the Pharmacist and the Dark Magus, Jiang Yuan. On the surface it looked like there was no suspense. Jiang Yuan was clearly weaker than the Pharmacist.
It was the same for the first group. Titan had held back a little in his second match, but many thought it was because of his tender feelings for the fairer sex.
Lan Jue had defeated the Wolf King Qi Mu, but many thought it was impossible for him to defeat Titan.
Tomorrow, the final four would be decided!
Lan Jue watched as Jun Yongye and Xuanyuan Shishi high-fived again. He rose to his feet and hurried towards the two of them.
Both Jun Yongye and Xuanyuan Shishi looked at him in unison.
Lan Jue stopped in front of them.
"I'm looking forward to the competition with you guys." Lan Jue smiled and said with a calm but firm gaze.
Jun Yongye smiled faintly, while Xuanyuan Shishi's eyes flashed with surprise. "Excellent!
At that time, let's see whether your Taiji or my sword technique is stronger.
However, judging from the strength you've displayed so far, it's still not enough.
Moreover, you still have to pass another trial. "
Lan Jue smiled. "Then let's wait and see."
"I hope you won't disappoint us," Jun Yongye replied.
Every day there was an upset, and it was always exciting for the audience. Today there were two more. Zeus and Xuanyuan Shishi's victories made the rest of the tournament even more exciting.
Between Jun Yongye and Xuanyuan Shishi, who was stronger?
What would happen if they ran into the Pharmacist and Titan?
Compared to the round-robin stage, the semifinals were even more exciting.
There was no suspense in the final round of the tournament. What they were looking forward to was the final showdown.
"Can I buy you a drink?" The Driver asked, blocking Cao Shuiqin's path.
Cao Shuiqin lowered her head. "I don't drink."
"I have some good tea," the Driver said.
"Alright." Cao Shuiqin looked up at him and nodded.
When their eyes met, she could feel the heat in the Driver's eyes. She blushed and turned her head away.
The Driver gestured for her to walk in front.
Cao Shuiqin walked without a care in the world, her zither still in her arms.
Lan Jue and the Pharmacist made their way out of the arena. As they walked, Lan Jue asked her sister, "Between Xuanyuan Shishi and Jun Yongye, who do you plan on facing?"
The Pharmacist smiled. "As long as I don't run into you."
Lan Jue nodded. "It looks like you have a lot of faith in me!"
The Pharmacist chuckled. "I'm just trying to cheer you on. What's wrong?
Don't you have faith in yourself? "
Lan Jue shook her head. "Of course not.
I'm going to make it to the semifinals. I'm looking forward to fighting them. "
The Pharmacist's expression was serious. "They're both strong. Xuanyuan Shishi didn't beat Constantine by luck. He relied on his swordsmanship and his understanding of it. Jun Yongye is stronger than him."
Lan Jue chuckled. "I'm not trying to win. I just want to learn more about their swordsmanship.
I've decided to forge my Astrum into a sword, so I need to learn more about swordsmanship. "
The Pharmacist nodded. "That's a good chance.
I didn't expect you to defeat Qi Mu without using Qian Lin's power. It was beyond my expectations. "
Lan Jue nodded. "It shouldn't have been that easy. He was careless at first, and I was the one who set the pace. He didn't show his true strength.
Moreover, in yesterday's match, he used three transformations, so he wasn't in perfect condition. "
The Pharmacist smiled. "You've learned a lot today. Go back and reflect on it."
The thirteen claws of the Wolf King's Third Transformation put a tremendous amount of pressure on Lan Jue. He had to combine his Discipline and Taiji to keep himself at bay.
If Qi Mu's attacks had continued, Lan Jue would have been forced to reveal more of his trump cards.
Lan Jue had gritted his teeth and held on.
He hadn't thought of anything else.
He'd done it so he could find a way to break through.
He'd succeeded.
Over the past year, he'd received Qianlin's Queen of Heaven's Silkworm and Shifter's Thaumaturgy to boost his own potential. Then he'd merged with Qianlin and re-cultivated lightning. He was like a piece of unpolished gold or jade.
Every match was like carving on this flawless piece of jade. While he was comprehending it, his own energy was constantly changing and becoming stronger.
The Thirteen Claws of the Wolf King had been difficult to defend against at first, but as time went on, it became easier and easier. His Taiji skills had improved immensely.
Ancient martial arts had to be fused with one's Discipline. Only then could one unleash the full potential of their power.
The reason Jun Yongye was so strong was because his martial arts were inseparable from his body. In fact, he was a part of it. His focus was on his swordsmanship, and that was why he was so invincible.
Lan Jue needed to work hard in that direction. Today's fight had helped him take a big, solid step forward.
It would be of great benefit to him in the future.
Every fight was a wonderful feeling. Lan Jue could feel his Discipline rising from ninth level second rank to the peak of second rank.
It wouldn't be long before he broke through to third rank again.
This tournament was like a whetstone for him. His sharpness was beginning to show.
"Daddy!" Jun 'er's voice called out.
Lan Jue rushed to greet her father with a smile. She took Jun 'er from the Gourmet's hands.
Jun'er immediately kissed him on the cheek. "Daddy is so awesome. Daddy is the best!"
Lan Jue chuckled. "Jun 'er gives daddy strength!
Come, daddy's going to take you to eat. "
The Gourmet smirked. "What's good to eat?
Can you count me in? "
Lan Jue grinned. "The Northern Alliance is famous for its steak. Let's go have some."
The Gourmet nodded. "That's right.
Steak is the only thing that's edible.
Today's match was very good. You've once again made me feel as if my eyes have lit up. "
Lan Jue asked. "Do you know Jun Yongye and Xuanyuan Shishi? Why haven't I heard of them before?"
The Gourmet shrugged helplessly. "You're not the only one who hasn't heard of them.
I've asked everyone who's here, even the Wine Master and the Keeper, but no one has heard of them.
It's like they just popped out of a rock. There's no information on them.
Whether it's their looks or their abilities, they're definitely from the Eastern Alliance.
When the tournament is over, I'll try to get in touch with them.
I really don't know where these young people with such potential and strength come from. "
"You two have to work hard!
If you two qualify, it'll be a slap in the face to the Major League, and a slap to the Western Alliance. "
Wasn't that right?
The two who'd qualified were from the Eastern Alliance. Although they weren't from Skyfire Avenue, they were still from the Eastern Alliance.
If the Pharmacist and Lan Jue qualified as well, then the top four would be from the Eastern Alliance. Each of them would get an s-ranked power gem.
As the organizers of the tournament, the Major League would be furious.
The Terminator's face was dark as he sat in the middle of the meeting room.
Right now, only he and the Spacetime Dominator, Huan Xue, were in the room.
"There's something fishy about this. Could it be the East's doing?" Huan Xue asked.
The Terminator shook his head. "No.
From the Gourmet's expression, it was clear he didn't know Xuanyuan Shishi or Jun Yongye.
I feel a sense of déjà vu from both of them.
They're not as strong as Jueti was, but it's hard to say what the future holds.
I don't want them to leave the Major League.
It doesn't matter where they end up. "
Here's to the second spot!
Our explosion has begun. We're currently twelfth on the monthly rankings. Every time we advance, we'll explode!
Our blood is boiling. Charge, Tang Sect!
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