Douluo: Reborn as a Dragon, I am the Lord of Soul Beasts

Chapter 105

In the club, in a luxuriously decorated private room, Ying Qian sat on a soft leather sofa, holding a thick document in his hand, looking at the data on it with satisfaction. The decoration in the private room was extremely luxurious, with magnificent chandeliers, precious mahogany furniture, and famous paintings on the wall, all of which showed the high-end and noble here.

Ying Qian put the document down, his eyes flickering, obviously very satisfied with the result of this underground competition. In the red wine glass on the table, the deep red liquid exuded a charming luster under the light.

Ying Qian used a lot of resources to promote and publicize this underground competition. With his help, the competition attracted the attention of major forces. The Xingluo Empire, the Tianhun Empire, and even the Douling Empire all participated, wanting to get a piece of the pie. These participants were not only for the prize money and honor of the competition, but also for the coveted artificial spirit ring technology.

Ying Qian leaned on the sofa, gently shaking the red wine glass in his hand, with a lot of thoughts in his mind. This competition not only allowed him to see the attitude and strength of the major forces, but more importantly, through the competition, he had the opportunity to let these people have access to artificial soul rings and soul guides. For his plan, this would be a great opportunity.

At this moment, there was a light knock on the door of the private room. Ying Qian collected his thoughts and whispered, "Come in."

The door opened, and Shangguan Weier walked in accompanied by a man in a black uniform. The man bowed respectfully, "Sir, the second round of the competition has begun, and all contestants have entered."

Ying Qian nodded and motioned for him to continue reporting.

"According to our intelligence, several important figures from the Sky Soul Empire and the Starfall Empire are also present. It is obvious that they attach great importance to this competition. In addition, the Douling Empire has also sent some powerful contestants. It seems that they are determined to obtain the artificial spirit ring technology." The man continued to report.

Ying Qian's eyes flashed with a cold light, "Very good, in this competition, we must not only ensure that our plan goes smoothly, but also gain more benefits and intelligence from it. Continue to pay close attention to the progress of the competition, and report to me immediately if there is any situation."

"Yes, sir." The man replied respectfully and then quickly retreated.

"We've done everything you said. Why don't we also do something to prevent them from winning so easily?" Shangguan Wei'er suggested.

Ying Qian waved his hand and said, "No need, just let them compete normally. Who will win the final championship depends on their own ability."

Ying Qian looked at the document in his hand again, with a sneer on his face. The participation of all the major forces was exactly what he wanted to see. And he also noticed an interesting person.

"The Holy Spirit Church is really unwilling to give up their evil intentions! This game will be an important piece of the puzzle in my plan." Ying Qian muttered to himself, his eyes firm and deep.

At this time, a handsome young man in golden clothes strode onto the stage. "Hello, distinguished guests. I am the MC of this game. You can call me Ajin. I will interpret this game for you." As soon as they heard that the game was about to start, the audience in the Golden Hall became excited. Cheers and whistles sounded one after another. They were able to enter here because they had placed a heavy bet on this game. But the bets they placed before the game could only be placed on someone.

As for how the last sixteen people will play against each other, it will be decided when drawing lots later. Therefore, this drawing of lots becomes particularly important. "First of all, let me introduce to you all the distinguished guests the sixteen powerful soul masters who will be participating today. I want to emphasize here that whether it is the information we announced about these six people before the game or the analysis I will do soon, it is all based on their previous performance in the game. We in the Ordinary League have never asked the respected soul masters what level they are or what abilities they have. Because this is what they are taboo about."

A Jin on the stage raised the microphone high in his hand, and the cheers from the audience surged like a tide. He smiled slightly, waited for the sound to subside slightly, and then continued: "Thank you for your enthusiastic support. Today, we will be holding the second round of the underground soul guide competition. The contestants will use the soul guides they made in the first round to fight. Now, please allow me to introduce these sixteen contestants to you."

As Jin finished speaking, the screen behind the stage began to display the portraits and basic information of each contestant. Jin introduced them one by one: "First, the first contestant, codenamed 'No. 22', the soul guide No. 22 made in the first round of the competition showed an extremely amazing ability to control fire. Not only that, his speed and strength are also quite outstanding. As you can see, his performance in the first few games was perfect, leaving almost no chance for the opponent to counterattack."

The screen showed the heroic figure of No. 22 in the competition. The blazing flames gushed out from his hands, and the burning air waves made the audience feel the heat waves coming towards them through the screen. There was a burst of praise and applause from the audience. Obviously, No. 22's performance left a deep impression on them.

Ajin continued to introduce the second contestant, "Next, the second contestant, 'No. 34.' No. 34 is famous for his icy attack style. He can freeze his opponent in an instant and deliver a fatal blow with lightning speed. In the first round, he easily defeated all opponents and advanced without any suspense."

The image of No. 34 on the screen was like an ice warrior, emitting a cold aura. The audience couldn't help but shudder, and at the same time, they were more in awe of his strength.

Ajin introduced the contestants one by one, and the image of each contestant was vividly displayed on the screen. The third contestant was "No. 56", who used lightning as a weapon and had amazing explosive power; the fourth was "No. 99", who was as fast as lightning and his figure was as hard to catch as a ghost; the fifth was "No. 17", whose attack method was full of destructive power; the sixth was "No. 28", who could control ice and snow and create incredible ice walls and No. 34.

Every time a contestant's information was displayed, the audience would cheer and applaud. The atmosphere in the audience became more and more heated, and the audience's emotions were constantly ignited. After all, these contestants were not ordinary soul masters, they were all the best in the major forces, representing the highest level and the strongest strength.

A Jin turned his gaze to the last contestant, "Finally, let's introduce the sixteenth contestant, No. 37. This contestant has always hidden his true identity and strength in the previous rounds. In each game, he only showed the tip of the iceberg, but he was able to win easily every time. His mystery and strength make him the biggest dark horse in this competition." The figure of the mysterious man appeared on the screen. He was wearing a large hood that covered most of his face, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes. His appearance triggered a heated discussion and speculation, and the audience discussed his true identity and strength.

Ajin paused for a moment and said with a smile: "Okay, distinguished guests, the next step will be the exciting draw. We will randomly draw the two teams and decide their match order. Please wait patiently, the results will be announced shortly."

As Ajin finished speaking, a large lottery machine rose in the center of the stage. On top of the machine was a transparent sphere filled with balls with player numbers written on them. Ajin stood next to the machine and announced, "Now, I will draw lots to decide the opponents for the first game."

He pressed the button, and the transparent sphere began to spin rapidly, with the balls inside constantly colliding and making crisp sounds. The audience held their breath and stared at the screen intently, waiting for the result to be revealed. After a moment, the sphere stopped spinning and a ball was ejected.

Akin picked up the ball and showed it to the audience, "First game, 'Number 22' versus 'Number 34'!"

The audience immediately burst into warm cheers and applause. These two players are both strong opponents, and their duel will undoubtedly be an exciting game. Who will win between the blazing flame of No. 22 and the cold ice blade of No. 34 has become the focus of everyone's attention.

Ajin continued to draw the opponents for the second game, "The second game, 'No. 56' versus 'No. 99'!"

This matchup also aroused great interest among the audience. The lightning attack of No. 56 and the high-speed movement of No. 99 were destined to be a contest of speed and strength. The audience placed bets one after another, looking forward to seeing the result of this match.

The following draw was equally exciting, and the two sides of each match were full of expectations. As the draw progressed, the audience's emotions became more and more excited. Most of them were gamblers, eager to earn a generous bonus through this game. Every time they placed a bet, they were full of hope and expectation.

Finally, Ajin announced the match list for all the matches and reminded the audience again: "Dear distinguished guests, the match is about to begin. Please complete your bets as soon as possible, seize the time and get ready. I hope everyone can enjoy this wonderful match."

The audience took action and made their final bets. Some people were nervous and kept looking through the information in their hands, trying to make the most accurate judgment; others were full of confidence and had already decided on their bets. The hall was filled with excitement and tension, and everyone was looking forward to the upcoming game.

The first match was about to begin, and everyone's eyes were focused on the center of the stage. Players No. 22 and No. 34 were already standing on the stage, their eyes revealing a strong will and confidence. The referee announced the start of the match, and the two players simultaneously launched their soul skills. The blazing flames and the icy cold air instantly intertwined, and the entire stage seemed to have turned into a battlefield of fire and ice.

Number 22 attacked first. He waved his hands and the blazing flames rushed towards Number 34 like a giant dragon. Number 34 was not to be outdone. He crossed his hands in front of his chest and a cold ice wall quickly rose up to block the flames of Number 22. The flames collided with the ice wall, making a hissing sound, and bursts of white smoke came out of the ice wall.

No. 34 snorted coldly and pushed with both hands. The ice wall instantly shattered into countless No. 34s, which shot towards No. 22 at high speed. No. 22 dodged the attack of No. 34 quickly, and at the same time, he jumped up suddenly, clenched his fists, and fell from the sky with blazing flames, directly hitting No. 34.

A cold light flashed in No. 34's eyes, and he quickly formed seals with his hands, instantly forming a rotating ice shield around his body. No. 22's flaming fist hit the ice shield, making a deafening noise, and the ice shield shattered instantly, but it also successfully blocked No. 22's attack. With the help of the reaction force, No. 34 quickly retreated and distanced himself from No. 22.

The audience stared at the fight on the ring, their eyes full of excitement and anticipation. Every attack and defense made their mood fluctuate, as if they were in the middle of it. Many people kept cheering for the players they bet on in their hearts, hoping that they would win.

The battle between No. 22 and No. 34 became more and more intense, and neither side was willing to show weakness. No. 22's fire attack was swift and domineering, while No. 34's defense and counterattack were calm and precise. Flames and frost intertwined on the ring, forming a series of brilliant lights that dazzled people.

As time went by, the physical and spiritual strength of both sides were constantly depleted. Fine beads of sweat oozed from No. 22's forehead, but his eyes remained firm. He knew that only by going all out could he defeat this powerful opponent in front of him. No. 34's face was also a little pale, but he remained calm. He knew that any negligence could lead to failure.

At this moment, No. 22 suddenly changed his tactics. He put his hands together, and the second spirit ring on his body suddenly lit up. The flames instantly converged and condensed into a blazing pillar of fire on his fist. No. 34's eyes flashed with surprise, but he reacted quickly, and the third spirit ring on his body lit up. He pushed his hands forward suddenly, and a thick ice wall rose again.

Number 22 roared and rushed towards the ice wall. The pillar of fire hit the ice wall with unstoppable momentum. The ice wall broke instantly. Number 34's face changed slightly and he quickly retreated, but Number 22 was faster. He caught up with Number 34 almost instantly, and the pillar of fire hit Number 34's chest heavily.

No. 34 groaned, flew backwards, and fell heavily to the ground. The audience exclaimed, their eyes full of shock. No. 22 panted, looking at the fallen No. 34, knowing that he had won. But at this moment, No. 34's body suddenly turned into countless ice crystals and dissipated in the air.

"Clone Technique!" Number 22 suddenly turned around and saw that Number 34 had appeared behind him, with a ball of ice-blue light condensing in his hands. Number 34 sneered and pushed his hands forward suddenly, and the ice-blue light instantly shot towards Number 22.

(End of this chapter)