Douluo Continent: Dark Demon God Biao, inheriting the position of an evil god

Chapter 57 First Battle, Instant Kill! Xu Jiawei's Probing

Star Luo Royal Grand Arena, Central Main Arena

The host's impassioned voice resounded throughout the venue through the megaphone:
"The next match will feature Xu Xing, a young genius from the Star Crown Sect and a level 39 Soul Master, against the newcomer challenger, Dai Yuntian, a level 31 Soul Master!"

The audience erupted in cheers and chatter.

"Xu Xing! It's Xu Xing from the Star Crown Sect!"

"I've heard he's one of the most outstanding disciples of the Star Crown Sect this generation, and his Star Crown Martial Soul is extremely powerful!"

"Who is this Dai Yuntian? I've never heard of him. How dare he challenge Xu Xing at only 31?"

"Wait, I remember the Duke's third son was named Dai Yuntian."

"Of course not. Isn't Young Master Dai only 7 years old this year? It's probably just a coincidence of names."

"Probably some arrogant newbie who doesn't know his own limitations. He ran into Xu Xing in the very first match. Just wait to be annihilated by Xu Xing!"

Clearly, almost everyone thought this would be a one-sided, decisive victory.

Xu Xing, dressed in the magnificent attire of the Star Crown Sect, with a handsome face and the arrogance unique to scions of noble families, calmly walked onto the Soul Battle Stage, his gaze towards Dai Yuntian carrying a hint of disdain.

Dai Yuntian, dressed in a simple black outfit, walked slowly onto the stage with a blank expression.

"Game start!"

The referee gave the order.

Xu Xing snorted coldly, and three spirit rings—two yellow and one purple—instantly rose from beneath his feet. A dazzling phantom of a star crown appeared above his head, shimmering with starlight: "Star Crown, Possession! First Spirit Skill, Starlight..."

He planned to end this battle, which he considered a complete waste of time, quickly and decisively.

However, he hadn't even finished calling out the name of his soul skill, and his first soul ring had only just lit up.

Dai Yuntian moved, raising his right hand directly.

Without any spirit rings appearing or any fancy starting moves, he simply took a step forward.

First Soul Skill: Evil God Dimensional Slash!

A jet-black slash, condensed to its extreme and almost blending into the shadows, like lightning tearing through space, instantly traversed the distance between the two at a speed that was impossible for the naked eye to perceive.

"what?!"

Xu Xing's pupils shrank sharply as he felt a chilling, terrifying aura lock onto him.

His prized starlight protection was as fragile as paper in the face of that slash.

"Buzz!"

A muffled sound!
Xu Xing didn't even see clearly what happened.

He felt as if he had been struck head-on by a prehistoric beast. A sharp pain shot through his chest, and his condensed soul power instantly dissipated. The phantom of the star crown shattered with a mournful cry.

He was sent flying backward, crashing hard into the protective shield at the edge of the Soul Arena, then slid down and immediately lost consciousness.

Instantly, the entire venue fell silent!
The once noisy arena is now so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

All the audience members stared wide-eyed at the black-clad youth on stage, who remained calmly poised with his hand raised.

one move?
No, it can't even be considered a move!
It was just a fleeting glance!
Xu Xing, a genius of the Star Crown Sect at level 39, was instantly killed by an unknown level 30 Soul Master?
After a brief silence, a deafening uproar erupted!

"Holy crap! What just happened?"

"Instant kill? Xu Xing was instantly killed!"

"This...how is this possible? Is he really level thirty-one?"

"A dark horse, this is definitely a super dark horse! Ordinary man Dai Yuntian? I'll remember that name."

"Damn it! Why?! I finally managed to beat Xu Xing once, and you pulled off a total upset!"

The stands erupted in cheers; this upset far exceeded their expectations.

I thought it was a one-sided match, but unexpectedly a dark horse emerged!
……

In the luxurious box.

Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Star Luo Empire, who had been lounging on the sofa, unconsciously sat up straight.

He looked down at the black-clad youth standing on the fighting stage below, his eyes flashing with a sharp light, and couldn't help but clap his hands softly.

"Interesting...really interesting!"

Xu Jiawei's voice carried undisguised admiration and a hint of curiosity: "When did our Star Luo Empire produce such a brilliant and talented young man?"

Princess Xu Jiu Jiu, with her delicate features and noble bearing, walked over gracefully. Looking at Dai Yuntian's figure on the light screen, she smiled sweetly: "It seems that brother is very interested in him?"

"Of course!"

Xu Jiawei nodded without hesitation, his eyes burning: "Such talent and such character, if they could be used by my Xingluo, they would surely be the pillars of the empire's future!"

"Xu Xing was too arrogant and underestimated his opponent. If he had used his third soul skill immediately, things wouldn't be like this now." Xu Jiujiu's beautiful eyes flashed with a sly light as she chuckled.

"Since brother values ​​him so much, why don't I, your younger sister, go and test his abilities myself?"

"Let's see if this ordinary mortal is truly genuine and impervious to fire, or if he's just lucky enough to have encountered the careless Xu Xing?"

Upon hearing this, Xu Jiawei turned to look at his exceptionally intelligent and equally talented younger sister. After a moment of contemplation, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips:

"Very well! I grant your permission, but Jiu Jiu, remember to be careful, this boy... is not simple."

"Don't worry, brother, I know what I'm doing."

After a long bow, her eyes filled with the excitement of the challenge, she turned and left the private room.

Xu Jiawei turned his gaze back to Dai Yuntian below the Battle Arena, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest.

“Dai Yuntian, an ordinary mortal, whose surname is Dai, could he be from the Duke’s mansion?”

"I want to see just how much trouble you, a mere mortal, can stir up!"

And offstage.

As if sensing something, Long Xiaoyao glanced up at a luxurious private room, a subtle smile playing on his lips.

"You've already attracted the attention of big shots in just the first game... You're really a handful."

……

the other side.

Dai Yuntian did not leave the stage and continued to register for the next match.

Just then, the clamor from the audience suddenly and strangely subsided.

All eyes turned to the entrance passage of the main battle arena.

A young woman dressed in a close-fitting outfit walked slowly and calmly through the entrance.

Her skin was fair, her appearance cool and beautiful, her temperament noble and elegant. Her skin was as white as snow, and her bright eyes were as dazzling as stars. Her gaze carried an undeniable majesty.

"This time, the contestant is... Her Highness the Princess!"

"Princess Xu Jiujiu, what brings you here?"

"Good heavens, is Her Highness going to personally intervene?"

A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd.

Princess Xu Jiujiu, the jewel of the Star Luo Empire and the emperor's most beloved younger sister, has actually appeared in this Great Soul Arena, and seems to intend to take the stage?
He seemed oblivious to the surrounding chatter for a long time.

She walked straight to the edge of the Soul Battle Arena, her gaze calmly fixed on Dai Yuntian on the platform. Her lips parted slightly, and her voice was clear and melodious:
"Dai Yuntian, is that so? I have long admired your extraordinary skills and am itching to test my abilities. Would you do me the honor of a friendly spar?"

Her words seemed polite, using the phrase "exchanging ideas," but her pride as a princess was unmistakable.

The audience below the stage erupted in cheers.

The princess herself is challenging an unknown boy?
This is unprecedented big news!

On the soul fighting stage.

Dai Yuntian looked at the radiant Princess Xu Jiujiu below the stage, his eyes remaining calm.

He nodded slightly and gestured "please": "Of course."

Seeing how readily he agreed, a hint of satisfaction flashed in her eyes.

Be neither afraid of battle nor humble nor arrogant.

That's more like what a genius looks like.

She slowly walked onto the fighting platform, turned to the referee, and asked, "Referee, may we begin?"

Seeing this, the referee dared not stop them and quickly announced the start of the match.

"please."

After a long while, she gracefully performed a standard Soul Master salute.

Three spirit rings, two yellow and one purple, instantly rose from beneath her feet; she was a level 33 Soul Master.

The top-tier martial soul, Star Crown, is revealed directly.

A dazzling star crown appeared above her head, exuding an aura of nobility and mystery.

"Your Highness, be careful."

Before Dai Yuntian could finish speaking, he had already moved.

It's still the first soul skill, Evil God Dimensional Slash!

(End of this chapter)