Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 306 Criticism
After thinking to herself, "I want to," Ya Ge, under the worried gaze of her friend Feng Yining, found an excuse to get up and leave.

This has attracted a lot of attention.

Xie Yixiao was one of them.

Watching Ya Ge's retreating figure, he frowned slightly, a hint of anger flashing in his eyes.

Besides the members of Juxing, the spectators nearby also noticed the charming and beautiful girl. Soon, someone recognized her, which was followed by discussion and laughter.

One can vaguely hear words like "Lin Feng" and "ex-girlfriend".

Wherever she went, Solomon was followed by all sorts of gazes and discussions.

Ya Ge has good talent; there are rumors that her enchanting fairy butterfly has evolved into an enchanting banshee.

In terms of talent, she could be called a genius, but not a super genius.

Although she signed with Juxing and will become a star player promoted by the club in the future, she is still young and weak. Currently in the tier-up team, she is still in the training and development stage.

However, compared to teammates of the same age, Ya Ge is much more well-known.

It's ridiculously tall.

Her fame and popularity are even higher than many professional players who have been playing in the Glory League for many years.

Besides her beautiful appearance, the most important reason was her relationship with Lin Feng.

As Lin Feng rose to prominence and became a nationally renowned star, his upbringing and romantic relationships have always been a topic of gossip for the media and fans.

Naturally, the Song of Songs became famous.

Her striking appearance, coupled with her high profile, has attracted numerous manufacturers seeking endorsement deals.

In the tiered team, Ya Ge is a rare individual who can secure endorsement contracts.

Even teammates who are more talented and stronger than her don't have endorsements, while she has multiple.

In terms of the number of endorsement contracts and their prices, she even surpasses some professional athletes.

Ya Ge's immense fame brought her considerable income even before she joined the Glory Alliance, which benefited her but also caused her trouble.

Under the gazes of many, Ya Ge lowered her head slightly.

For some reason, she felt a sense of inferiority at that moment.

This feeling made her clench her fists. Guided by the voice in her mind, she suddenly turned around, took one last look at that familiar yet unfamiliar back, and resolutely walked out of the Glory Sports Center.

The competition officially began at 3 PM.

Even though the appointed time had not yet arrived, spectators continued to enter the stadium. Despite the large capacity of over 300,000 people, the sports center did not feel stuffy; in fact, it was quite cool.

Of course, this is something that air conditioning cannot do; rather, it is the spirit master silently releasing a soul skill.

To be able to cast spells over such a wide area, there must be at least ten spirit masters releasing ice-type soul skills.

Before the competition, the host, as is customary, introduced the competition rules.

The rules for the preliminary round were simple: enter the Jade Seal Space Gate.

As long as you survive, you can participate in the semi-finals. It doesn't matter if you give up halfway, you won't be eliminated.

The true purpose of the preliminary round was to let students experience the cruelty of the Divine Martial Continent, and at the same time, to secretly observe their attitude towards contestants from other races.

Are you indecisive and soft-hearted?
Or should one be decisive and ruthless?
The results of this assessment will be recorded and, to some extent, determine whether these students can enter some important departments.

The rules for the semi-finals are also very simple.

There are no individual competitions, only team competitions with five players.

There are thirteen teams participating.

The top three teams from the previous season, also known as the Three Heroes Teams, will directly enter the competition for the top three as seeded teams.

No one felt this was unfair.

The three hero teams are too strong. It would be pointless for them to fight against weaker teams, it would be unfair to other teams, and it wouldn't be very entertaining for the audience.

Apart from the three seeded teams, the remaining ten teams will first determine the three winning teams.

Then these three teams were drawn into a match against the three hero teams.

First, determine who qualifies for the top three.

Then the rankings of the champion, runner-up and third place will be determined.

After explaining the competition rules, the host began to introduce the competition prizes.

Of all these rewards, the most precious is undoubtedly the Soul Skill.

The first place winner, along with the five main team members, received a diamond-level soul skill as a reward that made all other spirit masters envious.

A diamond-level soul skill!
A diamond-level soul skill worth at least a billion!

As the large screen above the competition venue displayed photos and names of the various teams and their players, the host began to enthusiastically introduce the participating players.

Compared to the competition rules and rewards, the allure of super geniuses is naturally much greater.

"Why is Ye Qiu in the main lineup?"

"Holy crap, he was a substitute yesterday and he's a starter today!"

"No wonder Ye Qiu was able to challenge a professional player yesterday; it turns out it was premeditated."

"As expected of a super genius, the coach of the Great Wall team has a great eye."

"What's so surprising about Ye Qiu becoming a key player? Lin Feng and Yun Kai are also key players, so how did Ye Qiu lose to them?"

There must be something fishy going on!

"Although I admit that Ye Qiu is a prodigy, at this stage, he is no match for Gao Qiang."

"Rich people really can do whatever they want."

“I feel sorry for Gao Qiang. He worked hard for several years, but someone else took the credit for him at the crucial moment.”

When Ye Qiu appeared on the screen as a key player for the Great Wall team, discussions arose one after another, with many people mocking him.

Even though Ye Qiu is exceptionally talented and has a large following, his behavior of using his privileges to directly reap the rewards is truly despicable.

No matter how talented you are, you can't abuse your privileges.

This opportunity is also very important to Gao Qiang.

At this moment, the screen also showed the location of the Great Wall team. In the picture, Ye Qiu was sitting in his seat, looking calm and a little lazy.

He seemed indifferent to everything.

As for Gao Qiang, who was originally a key player, he is now on the bench.

When he saw himself on camera, Gao Qiang's face was expressionless and without a smile. His body was tense, as if he was suppressing his anger.

Last night, Ye Qiu took his place based on his own merit.

If you're not as skilled as others, there's nothing to say.

But having their victory snatched away so easily just hours before the semi-finals, at this crucial juncture, was naturally very upsetting.

Although Ye Qiu made some amends, he was still very unwilling.

You should know that the reward for the champion is a diamond-level soul skill for the main players, while the substitutes only have a gold-level soul skill.

A difference of two grades can result in a difference in value of tens or even hundreds of times.

Furthermore, these are diamond-level soul skills that can be freely selected!

As long as it's not excessive, you can almost always get it.

Furthermore, the first-place winner will have the opportunity to be selected for the national team and participate in the World University Glory League two months later.

That was a competition that attracted worldwide attention.

That reward would drive all demon spirit masters crazy.

Although my chances of being selected are very low, and even being a substitute is almost impossible, what if I am lucky?
What if something unexpected happens?
The more I think about it, the more unwilling I become.

Gao Qiang lowered his head, his face gradually darkening. To the audience, he seemed to be suffering in silence, which fueled the growing criticism. The two hosts were clearly aware of the criticism, but they didn't seem to care.

They had already received the news, and once it was announced, all the criticism would vanish.

"This year's competition truly deserves its reputation as the most dazzling in the last twenty years. Putting everything else aside, Xie Xiao, when you see the main lineup of the Great Wall team, what are your thoughts? Please describe it in one word."

Wearing a neat suit, with a large belly and slicked-back hair, the host Song Xiangrong asked his partner beside him.

Song Xiangrong is a former professional gamer, now forty years old, and has long since retired.

His partner, Xie Xiao, was a female college student who looked to be around twenty-three or twenty-four years old, as if she had just graduated.

One old and one young, one fat and one thin, a professional and an amateur – this is a very popular hosting duo these days.

"abnormal!"

Xie Xiao said without hesitation.

"Isn't this word too simplistic and crude?"

"Four team members who have refined Earthly Ranking Demon Spirits, I can't think of any other word besides 'abnormal,' is this an all-star lineup?"

"Ha ha!"

Song Xiangrong burst into laughter.

"By the way, Ye Qiu was a substitute yesterday, how did he become a starter today? Is there really some inside story?"

Xie Xiao frowned, her cute little face seemingly puzzled.

"I know that Ye Qiu becoming a key player at this crucial moment will definitely cause controversy among the audience, but according to the information I have received, Ye Qiu defeated Gao Qiang with his own strength to become a key player! There is no behind-the-scenes manipulation as you mentioned. This information has been confirmed by the coach of the Great Wall team."

Song Xiangrong explained with great conviction.

These words did not diminish the criticism; in fact, they intensified.

Some people even started booing, and the boos grew louder and louder.

Although Ye Qiu is exceptionally talented, it is impossible for him to defeat Gao Qiang at this stage.

To many, this is clearly a game of capital, a lie.

"Although Ye Qiu has a level advantage after refining the Thorn Demon Dragon from the Earth Ranking, he is still two years younger than Gao Qiang. It won't be easy for him to defeat Gao Qiang, who is already in his forties. Stop keeping us in suspense and tell us quickly."

Xie Xiao seemed a little anxious and urged him on.

Song Xiangrong remained calm and smiled, saying, "According to the reliable information I have received, Ye Qiu's fourth soul skill is a diamond soul skill."

Just as the host predicted, these words immediately dispelled all criticism, leaving only gasps of surprise.

The fourth soul skill absorbs diamond soul skills?

The audience looked at each other in disbelief.

If it weren't for the knowledge that the host wouldn't speak carelessly, someone would probably have already started cursing.

When did diamond soul skills become so easy to absorb?

Lin Feng's absorption of a diamond-level soul skill in his fifth soul skill was already quite astonishing.

As for the fourth soul skill, how many people in history have absorbed a diamond soul skill?

Less than a hand's width!
So perverted!

Although the audience still doesn't know what kind of diamond soul skill Ye Qiu absorbed, there is little doubt that Ye Qiu can defeat Gao Qiang.

A diamond-level soul skill!
Is it possible for even one out of a thousand demon spirit masters to absorb a diamond soul skill?

And Ye Qiu is so young!
Even some powerful figures and important people looked on with shock.

The executives of various clubs looked at Ye Qiu with shining eyes.

Demon!
Refining the Thorn Dragon wasn't enough; he even absorbed a Diamond Soul Skill with his fourth Soul Skill.

This talent for soul cultivation is truly enviable!

Ye Qiu reappeared on the screen at this moment. This time, there was no criticism, only cheers and screams.

"Ye Qiu!"

"Ye Qiu!"

"Ye Qiu!"

A roar of cheers, like a tsunami, resounded throughout the sports center.

Before the match even started, Ye Qiu had already brought the atmosphere to a fever pitch. As for Gao Qiang, no one paid any attention to him or felt sorry for him anymore.

Even his image has disappeared.

If you're not strong enough or your skills are inferior, then losing is just losing.

Feeling the cheers of the audience, Ye Qiu waved his hand in the camera's view, but his expression didn't show much excitement.

He was able to successfully absorb the soul skill only with Lin Feng's help.

Next, Yun Kai, Zhan Tianyu, and others will also absorb diamond soul skills one after another.

Zhan Tianyu has already absorbed four soul skills, but Yun Kai has only absorbed three.

Yun Kai's talent is no less than his, and may even be better.

Lin Feng only gave them two chances to absorb a soul skill, but Yun Kai shouldn't have that restriction.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Yun Kai's fourth soul skill will also be a diamond-level soul skill.

This will also cause a nationwide sensation.

"What a prodigy!"

In the front row of the audience, there were over a hundred members of the Yang family present.

Hearing the deafening cheers, Yang Qingtian couldn't help but sigh.

At this moment, his granddaughter Yang Ningbing's brilliance was completely overshadowed by Ye Qiu; no one noticed, and no one discussed it.

It's not that Yang Ningbing isn't good, it's just that her teammates are too amazing.

Such a prodigy, once he grows up, should be able to compete for a key.

Unfortunately, Ye Qiu also has the support of the Ye Group, so they can't recruit him.

Thinking of this, he looked at the location of the Red Cloud team.

Yun Kai!

Another super genius who can rival Ye Qiu.

As a once-glorious clan, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse, and there's no way to win them over.

Lin Feng, who originally belonged to the Yang family, harbored hostility towards the family and disdained their offers of benefits.

Compared to Yun Kai and Ye Qiu, Lin Feng has only refined a first-order demon spirit. His talent and potential may not be as good as theirs, but now that he is invincible at the sixth rank, he has a greater chance of obtaining the key in the future.

A single key can enable a small family to rise to become a large family.

Because they possess the third key, the Yang family has risen from fourth to third place among the ten major families in the capital.

Although it was only a one-place improvement, the resource allocation among the top ten families increased by two percent.

Two percent may not seem like much, but it brings in more than 10 billion in profits every year.

The value of the key is self-evident.

Three days later, after the space ring is auctioned off, Lin Feng's rise will be even faster.

Perhaps in less than ten years, he will be able to break through to the King level.

Once you break through to the King level, you can become a Guardian and truly enter the core decision-making level.

Losing such a super genius was heartbreaking even for Yang Qingtian.

(End of this chapter)