Douluo Continent: The Eternal Dawn

Chapter 81 Torturing the Little Fire Dragon

Huo Yuhao's departure did not cause a stir at Shrek Academy. After all, half of the freshmen would be eliminated in the freshman assessment every year, and no one would pay attention to such an ordinary freshman.

After the morning's round of competition, only 32 new teams remained to advance to the knockout stage.

Before Ye Xixuan displayed his cultivation and strength, probably no one would have thought that a seeded team with a three-ring Soul Master like Dai Huabin would be eliminated in the top 64 of the knockout stage.

Among the teams that successfully advanced to the top 32, in addition to the team led by Ye Xixuan and Tang Wutong, there were two other teams led by three-ring Soul Masters.

They are the Xie Huanyue team from Class 2 of the freshmen and the Ning Tian team from Class 9 of the freshmen.

Because it was a competition on the same day, there were no changes in the assessment area; it remained the same sixteen venues, which corresponded exactly to the round of 32 to 16.

With half the number of teams participating in the knockout stage, the assessment area became noticeably more spacious.

As soon as Ning Tian finished drawing lots on behalf of his team, Wu Feng's face turned deathly pale. She stared blankly at Ning Tian and Nanmen Yun'er beside her. She had just said those words that morning, never expecting that Ning Tian would draw Ye Xixuan's team in the afternoon's competition.

Wu Feng, who had been making threats, suddenly fell silent, while Ning Tian displayed the calmness and rationality expected of a team leader.

"No matter what, let's give it our all." After saying this, she turned and walked into the arena. Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er hesitated for a moment, then followed her on either side.

On the other side, Ye Xixuan also brought the Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo sisters onto the field.

The proctor said in a deep voice, "Both sides, state your names and prepare for the competition."

Ning Tian's voice was clear and melodious, and her gaze remained fixed on Ye Xixuan across from her the entire time.

"Ning Tian, ​​Class 9, Freshmen."

"Nanmen Yun'er, Class 9, Freshmen".

"Class 9, freshmen, Wu Feng!" Wu Feng felt a surge of resentment as she observed Ning Tian's subtle actions. Not daring to show it to Ning Tian, ​​she could only direct her anger at the 'culprit,' Ye Xixuan.

Ye Xixuan and the other two announced their names, and with a low shout from the proctor, the competition to narrow down the field from thirty-two to sixteen officially began.

Wu Feng and Nanmen Yun'er each took a few steps forward, blocking Ning Tian, ​​who was originally standing at the front of the group, behind them.

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo, the sisters, also came forward to Ye Xixuan's side, and the three of them stood side by side.

As two yellow spirit rings rose from beneath their feet, the two sisters' long blue hair behind their heads immediately began to flutter, quickly transforming into blue strands over ten meters long, which then floated in the air.

Ye Xixuan's gaze sharpened, and three soul rings—two purple and one black—reappeared, slowly pulsating around his body.

Although they had already demonstrated their strength that morning, the oppressive aura emanating from his terrifyingly high spirit ring configuration at such close range caused Ning Tian and the other two to tremble uncontrollably.

Unable to accept the fear welling up within her, Wu Feng let out an angry shout, her body springing up suddenly, a surge of intense heat emanating from her. A faint dragon's roar could be heard as her slender figure stretched out in the air, making her appear like a fully developed sixteen or seventeen-year-old girl. Her school uniform ripped open, revealing the elastic leather undergarment beneath.

The leather bodysuit cinched upwards, enveloping her full breasts after she was imbued with her martial spirit.

Wu Feng's entire body was covered in a layer of red light, and her left cheek was covered with fine dragon scales that extended down her shoulder to her entire left arm and left hand.

Although her aura wasn't as domineering and fierce as Beibei's Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex martial soul back then, that was only relative. A scorching wave of air swept out, revealing the unmistakable power of the top-tier beast martial soul, the Red Dragon.

Moreover, because she possesses a fire-attribute red dragon martial soul, she is not directly countered by Ye Xixuan's ultimate dark-attribute martial soul, Heart Demon Shadow.

"First Soul Skill, Dragon's Fire!"

"Second Soul Skill, Dragon's Wrath!" Wu Fengren was still in mid-air when the two soul rings beside her began to flash one after another. The dragon scales covering the left half of her body suddenly became thicker, dark red flames continuously surged from her body, and her left hand completely transformed into the shape of a dragon claw.

Just then, a jet-black arrow streaked past like a blur and appeared in front of her in an instant.

"what--"

Wu Feng instinctively stretched out her left hand, which had transformed into a red dragon claw, to block, but the next instant she let out a shrill scream, and her body flew out as if following a parabolic trajectory. The thick dragon scales almost instantly shattered from her left arm, surrounded by a cold, deathly black aura.

The proctor intervened just in time to protect Wu Feng, supporting her delicate body with one hand while gripping a simple, unadorned black arrow with a sharp tip that gleamed like obsidian.

Before everyone's eyes, a huge black bow appeared in Ye Xixuan's left hand at some unknown time, while his right hand remained in the action of drawing the bow and nocking the arrow, his eyes calm and deep.

Ye Xixuan never dabbled in long-range soul tools, but that didn't mean he lacked ranged attack methods. Although, according to the rules of the freshman assessment, neither the bow nor the arrows were inscribed with a suitable core magic array, the sharpness and hardness of the condensed shadow alone, along with the corrosive properties of the extreme dark attribute soul power, were enough to easily break through the defenses of a two-ring Great Soul Master like Wu Feng.

Even though her martial soul is the Red Dragon, a top-tier beast martial soul that combines offense and defense.

Ye Xixuan drew the bowstring again, and another shadow arrow materialized in his right hand as he drew the bow like a full moon.

At the same time, Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo faced each other, their four little hands clasped together. Their long blue hair, stretching for over ten meters, immediately intertwined, forming a huge hair net that enveloped Nanmen Yun'er on the other side.

First Soul Skill: Net. The two sisters' Soul Skills are exactly the same. The changes on the field happened in an instant; Nanmen Yun'er and Ning Tian didn't even notice how Wu Feng had been defeated earlier.

Nanmen Yun'er's entire body shimmered with emerald green light. Her martial soul was the Jade Bird, a speed-attack type soul master, which naturally made her vulnerable to control-type soul masters like Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo.

Her arms transformed into a pair of jade blades, slicing through endless strands of hair with each swing, barely managing to keep herself from being trapped by the hair net.

Behind her, Ning Tian held the radiant Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, looking bewildered and at a loss.

Ye Xixuan's gaze locked onto Ning Tian, ​​who immediately felt a chill run through his body, his hair stood on end, and his short golden hair fluttered in the wind.

"I give up." Without much hesitation, she decisively declared.

Ye Xixuan silently released his right hand, and the arrow and the black bow vanished into nothingness. Lan Susu, Lan Luoluo, and Nanmen Yun'er also stopped fighting and withdrew their martial souls.

Ning Tian couldn't help but look back at Ye Xixuan again before rushing to the proctor's side to check on Wu Feng's physical condition.

Wu Feng not only fell unconscious, but was also corroded by the extreme dark attribute soul power, leaving his entire body ice-cold. In this wretched state, where was even a trace of his previous arrogance and swagger?

The proctor looked around at both sides and announced loudly: "In the elimination round of 32 to 16, in venue number 9, the team led by Ye Xixuan from Class 7 of the freshmen class has won."

Lan Susu and Lan Luoluo exchanged a smile, their eyes sparkling as they looked at Ye Xixuan with admiration and respect.

Having exceptional talent and great strength are one thing, but one's personality is equally important.

With Ye Xixuan's strength, he still values ​​the team and his teammates, which makes them feel respected.

"Captain, should we stay here and watch the other teams' matches?"

"It's up to you to decide." Ye Xixuan smiled slightly, then walked to Ning Tian and Wu Feng's side. A black shadow emerged and expanded from beneath his feet, extending to Wu Feng's side, withdrawing the extreme dark attribute soul power that had invaded her body.

"She'll be fine after two days of rest."

"Thank you." Meeting Ye Xixuan's gentle gaze, Ning Tian nodded slightly and smiled.

"Feng Mei has an impulsive personality, and I apologize to you on her behalf."

Ye Xixuan nodded slightly and turned to leave, never once paying attention to Wu Feng's attitude towards him.

The extreme dark attribute soul power that had been eroding her body was withdrawn, and Wu Feng gradually regained consciousness. As soon as she opened her eyes, she saw Ning Tian staring intently at Ye Xixuan's back, his eyes filled with an indescribable tenderness.

"Ning Tian! You guys?!" Wu Feng exclaimed in surprise, looking aggrieved, and even seemed on the verge of tears.

She was only unconscious for a short time, how did things turn out like this?! What did that bastard do to Sister Tian'er?!

Upon hearing Wu Feng's voice, Ning Tian turned around, his expression turning cold, and he spoke in a low, serious voice.

"Fengmei!"

"Sister Tian'er." Faced with Ning Tian's stern gaze, Wu Feng immediately became obedient and timidly called out.

Ning Tian said earnestly, "Have you forgotten the original intention of the sect in sending us to Shrek Academy to study?"

"Sister Tian'er, I can also become your protector, why do you need to win over others?" Having just been defeated by Ye Xixuan's arrow, Wu Feng was clearly lacking in confidence, but she was always very stubborn.

"Moreover, this year's outstanding freshmen all have impressive backgrounds, and they may not be willing to accept our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School's offer of recruitment. Moreover, it's hard to say whether they will eventually grow up to become the sect's Guardian Douluo."

Ning Tian's next question silenced Wu Feng completely.

"Can you do it? Do you have the confidence to become a Title Douluo?"

"I..." Wu Feng struggled for a long time before being unable to utter a single word.

Ning Tian took a deep breath and sighed with regret, "The only Soul Master family known for its powerful dark attribute martial soul is the Ye family of Tianling City in the Heavenly Soul Empire. I think he must be the only survivor after what happened to the Ye family back then. If only the sect could have discovered him earlier. But even so, the sect should try its best to win him over, even at any cost."

"At all costs, does that include you?" Wu Feng asked stubbornly.

Ning Tian looked at Wu Feng with an expression that seemed perfectly natural.

"So what if it includes me? I've enjoyed all kinds of resources from the sect since I was a child, and I should give back to the sect. Besides, I am the future heir of the sect. Not just me, everything in the sect, even you, can be used to give back."

Wu Feng lowered his head, feeling utterly hopeless, and finally became completely obedient.

(End of this chapter)