The Quarter-finals have come to an end.
However, almost all the spectators had expressions as miserable as if they had lost everything.
This was because the Monster Academy, in whom they had placed high hopes, had lost completely; the final four were all people from the Douluo Continent.
The Monster Academy's seating area was deathly silent. Dai Yueyan and the others suddenly clenched the information in their hands tightly; before the match, none of them had ever imagined that Long Yue would lose.
They had already begun studying their potential opponents for the Semi-finals and finals.
The final results of the Quarter-finals were like a heavy hammer, smashing ruthlessly into the hearts of all the Star Luo people.
The semi-finalist list reorganized on the light screen, with the golden font shining brightly under the lights, seemed to silently announce that from this moment on, the competition belonged to the Douluo Continent.
The star commentator Fanger was also at a loss for words, feeling extremely distressed. She still had to continue commentating on the matches to follow.
Arthur turned and walked toward the players' tunnel, his golden battle armor slowly disappearing to reveal his melancholy expression.
There was still a difficult hurdle to face tonight.
In the shadows of the tunnel entrance, Xu Xiaoyan and the others saw Arthur approaching and stepped forward to shower him with praise.
Ye Xinglan, who was not good with words, could only follow along and echo Xu Xiaoyan's sentiments.
Yuanen Yehui leaned against the wall with her arms crossed. Upon seeing Arthur, her red lips parted slightly as she teased, "What's this? Not happy even after winning? That melancholy face—are you feeling sorry for that Dragon Madman?"
"Sigh, you wouldn't understand," Arthur sighed helplessly.
Xu Xiaoyan, who was holding a freshly bought iced juice, immediately chimed in upon hearing this, "I understand, I understand! This is Brother Arthur's melancholy as an expert. Crushing an opponent of Long Yue's level simply isn't challenging at all!"
Ye Xinglan pursed her lips and nodded, staring at Arthur's face as she added, "Indeed, the fight was too fast; I didn't see enough."
Arthur took the juice and took a gulp. The icy sweetness slid down his throat, but it failed to dispel the gloom between his brows.
He glanced at Yuanen Yehui. "Still laughing? Are you ready to take the championship?"
Yuanen Yehui's eyes widened. "Are you for real? Me, the champion?"
Winning the championship in a competition that included more than one Two-Word Battle Armor master, a Spirit Emperor, and those two overpowered monsters, Gu Yue and Naer...
The prestige would be at its peak... probably.
"Am I... am I worthy?" Yuanen Yehui actually lost her nerve. She was just a Spirit Ancestor; what right did she have?
Xu Xiaoyan's expression shifted constantly as she listened; she smelled the scent of a secret affair. "What's this about Yuan En winning the championship?"
Arthur gave a casual explanation.
After hearing it, Xu Xiaoyan felt as if the sky had fallen. There was such a good deal?
"Yuanen Yehui, oh Yuanen Yehui, you've hidden yourself deeper than anyone!" Xu Xiaoyan said resentfully. "I want to live off Brother Arthur too."
Arthur: "Is that really how you use that term?"
Yuanen Yehui's face turned red, and she reached out to cover Xu Xiaoyan's mouth. "What nonsense are you talking about! What do you mean 'living off him'? I only made it to the final four because of luck!"
Arthur: "Just to be clear, this isn't called 'living off someone'."
But no one paid him any attention... That night, as Arthur was lying on the bed resting, someone suddenly sat on his waist.
He calmly opened his eyes, and a pair of snow-white thighs came into view.
"Ah, let's make this quick. I'm guilty and deserve punishment, so let's just get on with it." Arthur's voice was as flat as a still pond; he seemed composed, but he was actually out of options.
However, Gu Yue seemed somewhat normal today.
"When are we going to Dragon Valley?"
The moonlight shone diagonally through the window, outlining Gu Yue's cold profile. Her eyes were calm.
"Dragon Valley?" Arthur said in surprise. "Are you in a hurry? Besides, as a Purple Rank Fighter, you should be able to find some information, right?"
Gu Yue lowered her eyes slightly, her fingertips lightly brushing against his lapel. Her movements were gentle, yet they carried a sense of pressure that could not be ignored. "Long Yue's Mountain Dragon King Spirit reminded me of some things. The Tang Sect's blockade of Dragon Valley is very strict, and I can't gain access either."
"Soon, after the competition ends." Arthur recalled the opening time. "Don't worry, I'll take you with me."
After receiving an affirmative answer, Gu Yue's expression changed in a second. She lowered her head slightly, her long eyelashes drooping to hide the coldness in her eyes, revealing a hint of softness. "Do you have nothing you want to ask about today's match?"
"Ask what?" Arthur was stunned.
"My Martial Soul actually isn't Elementalist."
Arthur's breath suddenly hitched, and his originally relaxed body tensed up instantly; he even forgot to breathe.
His mind raced as he thought about what Gu Yue meant by this.
"Aren't you curious?" Gu Yue asked in confusion. "About the giant dragon that appeared when Na'er and I were fighting?"
She tilted her head, and the light of wisdom began to flicker in her eyes as she met Arthur's gaze. "That's it."
"Thinking back now, as soon as I stepped off the arena, everyone came to ask me out of curiosity. Only you didn't care, as if..."
Gu Yue understood Arthur's various micro-expressions and micro-movements too well; all those years of carefully taking notes every day had not been for nothing.
She spoke slowly, with both hesitation and certainty, "As if you already knew?"
Ding! Peerless Wisdom connected.
"Ah?" Arthur was greatly shocked. How did Gu Yue guess this?
She's got cheats!
Gu Yue's pupils became vertical, like those of a dragon. She continued, "You..."
Without a moment's hesitation, Arthur reached up and proactively kissed her.
Gu Yue's words came to an abrupt halt, and even her breathing skipped a beat.
The moment the warm sensation covered her lips, even the moonlight outside the window seemed to freeze.
This was the first time Arthur had ever taken the initiative, and she instinctively tensed her body.
But that rigidity lasted only for an instant. Her drooping eyelashes trembled slightly, and her vertical pupils slowly returned to normal, becoming clear once again.
Peerless Wisdom disconnected... The Semi-finals arena was illuminated by the bright sunlight, and the match list scrolled across the light screen, with the first two lines clearly displaying:
Qian Wu vs. Yuanen Yehui; Arthur vs. Na'er.
The audience had already erupted into a frenzy. The Star Luo spectators were filled with pent-up anger, while the members of the Douluo Delegation watched with a sense of curiosity; ninety-nine percent of people were convinced that Yuanen Yehui was just a "weakling who got lucky."
"A Spirit Ancestor is worthy of entering the final four? Qian Wu is a Spirit Emperor and a Two-Word Battle Armor master; just watch him hammer this person off the stage!"
"Exactly! Luck always runs out eventually. Today, she must be taught what real strength is!"
The Star Luo people were in a state of impotent rage. Previously, when Yuanen Yehui had been lucky all the way, they had just laughed it off.
But it was different now. Even Long Yue hadn't made it to the final four! On what grounds did Yuanen Yehui get to be there?
Yuanen Yehui stood at the edge of the arena, her ears burning as she listened to the discussions below.
She was also feeling a bit embarrassed.
She was still too thin-skinned.
If it were Xu Xiaoyan, she would definitely be standing there with perfect composure and a face full of pride.
The Referee's voice rang out, and Qian Wu stepped slowly onto the arena.
He had a tall stature, and his aura alone was enough to make people feel suffocated.
"Please advise." Qian Wu cupped his hands slightly, his tone flat but carrying an air of condescending pride.
Yuanen Yehui took a deep breath, her Soul Power circulating as her third spirit ring lit up. The power of the Titan Giant Ape caused the muscles in her arms to tense up. "Bring it on!"
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