Douluo Continent: The Ruler of Time, Reigning Supreme

Chapter 68 Yin Chen Makes a Move
After lunch break, the afternoon bell rang, and the competition to narrow down the field from 32 to 16 officially began.

The number of participants was reduced by half again, and after another draw, they went to the new competition area.

The venue remains the same as the sixteen areas from the morning.

It is worth noting that, on the north side of the assessment area, a 20-meter-high metal viewing platform has been erected at some point, supported by six thick metal pillars.

Looking down, it was impossible to see who was on the stage; only some figures could be vaguely seen.

This height is high enough to overlook the entire assessment area and take in every match.

Yin Chen was selected for assessment zone number six this time.

When the three of them entered the field, the opposing team was already on high alert.

A tense atmosphere filled the air. None of the teams that made it into the top 32 were weak, and the battles to come would probably not be as easy as before.

However, Yin Chen, Gu Yuena, and Ye Guyi remained calm, as if what was about to happen was nothing more than a rehearsal with a known outcome.

Stepping onto the arena in assessment area number six, Yin Chen calmly swept his gaze over the three opponents and whispered to his companion beside him:
"This time, I'll do it."

Ye Guyi and Gu Yuena naturally had no objection to Yin Chen's offer to take action.

Ye Guyi was happy to have some free time, while Gu Yuena's amethyst-like eyes revealed a hint of inquiry for the first time. She also wanted to see for herself just how strong this class monitor, whom she regarded as a potential rival, really was.

The three opponents were from Class 9 of the freshmen, a standard control-support-attack combination.

Lin Lei, a control-type character, possesses the martial soul of the Misty Vine; Su Wan, a support-type character, possesses the martial soul of the Heart-Clearing Bell; Shi Meng, a power-attack-type character, possesses the martial soul of the Rock Armor Bear.

All three are second-ring Great Soul Masters, with Soul Power around level 25. They cooperate well and are the elite team of Class 9.

After both sides announced their names, the referee gave the order: "The match begins."

The three students from Class 9 reacted extremely quickly, instantly releasing their martial spirits.

Vines carrying a hazy mist spread out from beneath Lin Lei's feet, a small silver bell emitting a soft halo appeared in Su Wan's hand, and Shi Meng's body swelled up, his skin covered with rock-like armor, two yellow soul rings shining on his body, his aura was impressive.

However, everyone's attention was immediately drawn to the figure on the other side of the ring.

Yin Chen didn't make any exaggerated movements; he simply stood quietly in place.

But just as he had a slight thought, an indescribable phantom appeared silently behind him.

The phantom seemed to transcend the boundary between reality and illusion, with long silver hair flowing with starlight and moonlight, a blurred face yet exuding a captivating holiness and nobility, and golden eyes like frozen time, deep and mysterious.

She was draped in a magnificent robe that seemed to be woven from countless threads of time, and she exuded an aura of antiquity, timelessness, and control over time—it was the phantom of Istaru, the Ruler of Time.

At the same time, Yin Chen's originally golden eyes underwent a strange change, transforming into clocks with their hands turning slightly, as if measuring every inch of time that had passed around him.

What truly shocked and almost made people gasp in surprise were the three spirit rings that spiraled upwards from beneath his feet.

The first one is yellow, a hundred-year-old soul ring, nothing special.

Immediately afterwards, the second spirit ring rose up—a deep, noble purple that emanated a heart-pounding energy fluctuation.

A thousand-year-old soul ring.

That wasn't all. The third spirit ring followed closely behind, still that dazzling deep purple that symbolized absorption beyond one's level and represented monstrous talent.

Another thousand-year soul ring.

Yellow, purple, purple. A soul ring configuration that surpasses the optimal soul ratio has appeared on an eleven-year-old boy.

"Wow——!"

The entire assessment area number six, and even other areas that could see what was happening here, instantly erupted in an uncontrollable uproar.

"I...I didn't see wrong, did I? Two purple ones?"

"The first spirit ring is a hundred years old, and the second and third spirit rings are both a thousand years old?! How is that possible?"

"A monster, this is the real monster."

The fighting spirit and confidence on the faces of Lin Lei, Su Wan, and Shi Meng instantly froze, replaced by utter shock.

Those two deep purple circles, like two mountains, pressed down on them, making it almost impossible for them to breathe. Their originally smooth soul power even experienced a momentary stagnation.

Even the experienced referees were stunned, gasping in surprise and nearly dropping their scoreboards.

On the high viewing platform, Han Ruoruo, who had been watching area six closely, wore a gratified and proud smile.

Zhang Lexuan, the senior disciple of the inner courtyard standing beside her, also couldn't hide the surprise in her beautiful eyes. She turned to Han Ruoruo and smiled lightly:
"Sister Ruoruo, you've really struck gold! This soul ring configuration is one of the best in the history of the Inner Academy."

On the other side, Elder Xuan, who had been engrossed in his meal, had stopped eating the chicken leg at some point.

His eyes, which had previously appeared somewhat cloudy, now gleamed with a sharp light as he stared intently at Yin Chen below the stage, a barely perceptible curve even appearing at the corner of his mouth.

Compared to Huo Yuhao, who was highly recommended by Wang Yan and had ten-year soul rings and seventeen-level soul power, this silver-haired boy in front of him already had the basic qualifications to be chosen by him, just based on his soul power level and terrifying soul ring configuration.

As for the mysterious time-attribute martial soul, it aroused his great interest.

On the arena, Yin Chen seemed oblivious to the exclamations and shock around him.

His eyes, which resembled clocks, calmly locked onto his opponents, as if he had seen through their every move, past, present, and even the next second.

"Be careful."

He spoke calmly, his body moving in unison with his voice, and with that chilling yellow-purple soul ring, he took the initiative to attack.

Faced with Yin Chen's extraordinary configuration of yellow, purple, and purple soul rings, Lin Lei, Su Wan, and Shi Meng from Class 9 were shocked, but their ability to advance to the top 32 showed that their willpower was also extraordinary.

The intense sense of crisis, on the contrary, fueled their fighting spirit.

"Follow the plan."

Lin Lei, a control-type cultivator, let out a low shout, and his first spirit ring lit up.

"First Soul Skill: Mist Concealment"

A thick, grayish-white mist instantly emanated from his body, quickly enveloping most of the arena, obstructing not only vision but also interfering with mental perception to some extent.

Immediately afterwards, Su Wan, a support-type character, gently shook the Tranquil Bell in her hand, and her second soul ring flashed.

"Second Soul Skill: Soul Power Amplification."

A clear bell rang out, and two soft beams of light entered Lin Lei and Shi Meng's bodies respectively, instantly making their soul power fluctuations stronger.

With the boost, the powerful attack-type Shi Meng roared, and his first spirit ring, Rock Skin, made his already burly body appear even more imposing. His second spirit ring then lit up immediately.

(End of this chapter)