On the arena.
After hearing the person opposite him announce his name, Hu Yanli couldn't help but ask, "Are you really called Dugu Qiubai?" It
was the first time he had heard such an arrogant name.
"..."
The swordsman in blue remained indifferent and silent.
"Both teams, please prepare!" the referee shouted loudly.
In an instant, the atmosphere in the arena became tense.
"The first match of the second round of the preliminaries officially begins."
The five matches played simultaneously were announced to have started almost at the same time. In that instant, the seventy students from the ten academies in the five matches activated their soul rings at the same moment.
Suddenly, the entire Heaven Dou Grand Soul Arena became dazzling!
And the cheers of the audience also erupted at the same moment.
Martial Soul Possession, Weapon Soul Summoning. In an instant,
the dazzling halo of soul rings filled the entire arena...
The seven direct descendants of the Elephant Armor Sect standing in front of the Cupid Academy team also threw off their shirts at the same time, revealing their fat bodies. This scene was simply an eyesore, affecting the city's appearance!
Fortunately, they quickly demonstrated to the audience why they had taken off their shirts through the changes in their bodies. Their
already incredibly robust bodies swelled even more with the explosive roars of their martial spirits activating. Some loose fat rapidly bulged, transforming into exaggerated and terrifying muscles, and a layer of dark yellow keratin surfaced, shimmering with a metallic sheen. Even more inhumanly impressive, their noses simultaneously extended and lengthened, while their upper lips curled up, revealing two fangs that grew a full foot long.
All seven of them simultaneously raised their right feet and slammed them heavily onto the arena. The deafening roar not only captivated the audience but also made everyone worry whether the arena could withstand their ferocious power.
Of the seven, the three in the middle all possessed four spirit rings (two yellow and two purple), while the four on the sides had three spirit rings (two yellow and one purple). From their appearance alone, it was clear that the Elephant Armor Sect disciples were stronger the larger they were. Their strength could be judged solely by their physical appearance.
Conversely, on the opposite side, the six people behind Yun Chuan from Cupid Academy retreated in unison, quickly moving to the edge of the arena, leaving him alone to fight the seven opponents. Instantly
, the audience who noticed the arena erupted in cheers again!
Sure enough, Cupid Academy really intended to do this! Were they really going to let this one person dominate the entire tournament?
If the first round was the reason, then the second round of the preliminaries had already proven Cupid Academy's true intentions!
In the VIP section,
Platinum Bishop Salas looked at the mountain of flesh beside him. Hu Yanzhen nodded to him and said in a deep voice, "Ali is the most outstanding disciple of the younger generation of my Elephant Armor Sect, and also my eldest grandson. His innate talent is even better than mine was back then. I hope he can become the first Title Douluo of the Elephant Armor Sect in the future."
Hu Yanzhen didn't conceal his voice; not only Salas heard it, but Emperor Xue Ye, Yun Chuan, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong in the first row also heard it.
Emperor Xueye smiled slightly and said, "Sect Leader Huyan has such a grandson, truly a cause for celebration!"
Huyan Zhen laughed heartily, his voice echoing through the VIP seats, "Your Majesty flatters me. Let's watch Ali's performance. Our Elephant Armor Sect's goal this year is the top three in the finals."
Emperor Xueye smiled, then suddenly said, "However, it's too early to talk about the top three. Your grandson's opponents are not simple either."
"Not simple?"
Huyan Zhen was taken aback. He hadn't even considered that his sect's disciples would lose, and given the unparalleled physique of their Elephant Armor Sect disciples, he hadn't paid much attention to their opponents.
Hearing Emperor Xueye's words, his gaze turned to the arena, and he immediately noticed the lone swordsman in blue facing seven mountains of flesh. Looking at the six who had retreated to the edge of the arena, he asked with some curiosity, "What kind of tactic is this? Does he intend to defeat all seven by himself?"
Yun Chuan, standing to the side, wore a mysterious smile. He looked forward to seeing these guys' bewildered expressions later.
...
At this moment, the preliminary rounds on all five arenas had officially begun.
The seven fleshy mountains from Elephant Armor Academy didn't launch a fierce attack immediately. Instead, they stood in a row, their first spirit rings simultaneously illuminating, taking steady, deliberate steps forward.
Under the influence of their first spirit rings, a layer of crystalline color appeared on the originally dark yellow keratin of these seven fleshy mountains, making each of them appear as if covered in glaze. Their bodies were simply enormous; advancing from the center, they occupied almost half the diameter of the circular arena.
Although their steps were slow, with each step forward, their aura increased, exerting immense pressure on their opponents, both physically and spiritually.
Yun Chuan remained upright, proudly standing in place, his right hand slowly resting on the hilt of his sword at his waist, seemingly ready to draw it at any moment... Facing the terrifying pressure of the seven fleshy mountains approaching, he didn't retreat an inch.
"I've heard your sword speed is incredibly fast!"
The leader, Hu Yanli, slowly approached while maintaining formation, and said in a low voice to the blue-robed swordsman, "But no matter how fast your sword is, it's useless if it can't break through our defenses. Our combined defensive power of seven people is not something you, a mere individual, can break."
The disciples of the Elephant Armor Sect not only possess astonishing strength, but they also know how to utilize their advantages. Their terrifying weight is not just for show; they can reduce the consumption of soul power through their physical strength. Furthermore, the combination of physical strength and soul power can unleash even more terrifying power and defense!
Especially now that the seven of them are in formation, connecting their soul power together, their defense is greatly enhanced. Furthermore, any attack that hits one of them will be distributed evenly among the seven, significantly reducing the damage.
The Elephant Armor Academy team's usual tactic is to first form a seven-person unified formation, then directly crush their opponent, forcing them into a head-on confrontation with no way out!
Their tactics are clear: to use this momentum to surround and engulf Yun Chuan, knocking him off the stage!
A very domineering and forceful attack method!
Because the stage is circular, both sides initially occupy the widest central area. However, as the opponent advances, the space on both sides becomes increasingly smaller.
Once the Elephant Armor Academy team forces them to the point where there are no gaps on either side, their strength can be maximized. This is also a key reason why the seven members of the Elephant Armor Sect haven't rushed forward; they don't want to reveal any weaknesses that could allow their opponent's fast swords to exploit.
Although there are gaps on both sides, they maintain their current formation. Even if their opponent dodges, they certainly can't do anything to them. After all, what good is a fast sword if you can't break through the defense?
These seven Elephant Armor Sect disciples had clearly studied Yun Chuan's methods beforehand, knowing his ridiculously fast sword-wielding speed. Therefore, they used the safest attack method from the start. Whether Yun Chuan dodges or fights, they are in the safest position.
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