Douluo: Dragon King's Divine Elegy

Chapter 104 You smell so good!

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, Nan Liujing returned to the contestants' waiting area, where the leader of the Spirit Pagoda's youth group and the other three core disciples who had advanced to the fourth round hurriedly came to greet him.

All four of them wore expressions of intense admiration.

They were both Soul Masters, and a four-ring Soul Master defeating a six-ring Soul Master was incredibly difficult; they knew just how challenging that was.

Not to mention that the teacher is also the deputy tower master. If he doesn't cultivate good interpersonal relationships now, when will he?

"Are you tired? Would you like some energy drink?"

"My massage skills are unparalleled, Young Master Nan, would you like to give me a try?"

As soon as Nan Liujing sat down, the group of people began to warmly welcome him.

Nan Liujing waved his hand to refuse: "Don't worry about me. You guys are about to have your competition. Get your energy and spirits up to the top. If you can make it to the fifth round, I'll recommend you for credit."

"Thank you, Young Master Nan."

The three core disciples' eyes lit up like light bulbs, and they quickly pledged their loyalty.

On the other side, the competition stage was being repaired, and the players were chatting amongst themselves, with the topic clearly still focusing on the first match. As for the audience, they were using their phones to like the battle footage that had just ended and had already been posted on the official website.

"You, you didn't cherish the obvious opportunity right in front of you. That was a complete set of soul-forged metal crafted by the master craftsman Zhenhua."

In the contestant tunnel, Xiao Pojun and Long Tianwu followed Xu Junlan, who appeared to be recovering well after receiving treatment.

The two brothers kept talking, one after the other, like flies buzzing around.

Xu Junlan suddenly stopped and looked at her two comrades with the eyes of someone looking at idiots. "I'm asking you, who is Nan Liujing's teacher?"

"The Heavenly Phoenix Douluo!" The two brothers hadn't even reacted yet.

Xu Junlan stared intently at the two of them.

After a brief silence, Xiao Pojun and Long Tianwu's eyes suddenly widened.

Seeing that they understood, Xu Junlan snorted and said, "The soul-forged metals crafted by the Divine Craftsman are indeed good, but they are only soul-forged after all. With our status, it is not difficult for us to obtain them. But the Heaven-forged metals are a different story. By the time we grow up to the point where we need Heaven-forged metals, the Divine Craftsman Zhenhua will have been retired for who knows how long. So, if we build a good relationship with the future Divine Craftsman now, how can we lack Heaven-forged metals?"

Xiao Pojun clicked his tongue in amazement: "Junlan, how come I never realized you were so smart before?"

Long Tianwu slapped him on the forehead: "How dare you talk like that? How dare you call Junlan 'Sister Xu'?!"

Xu Junlan rolled her eyes at the two of them and said, "Take my advice: never use your battle armor when facing Nan Liujing. Also, be friendly before and after the match. When we grow to the point where we need Heavenly Forging Metal, this friendship will definitely benefit us for life."

"Uh-huh."

"Listen to you."

The two brothers nodded like chicks pecking at rice.

Suddenly, a bell rang.

Xu Junlan took it out and immediately broke out in a cold sweat.

"You're eliminated in the fourth round, you know the punishment, right?"

As soon as the call connected, Ao Rui's voice rang out.

Xu Junlan's face stiffened, and she said awkwardly, "Teacher, I did this for the greater good, you can't punish me."

Ao Rui chuckled and said, "The three-word battle armor isn't even finished yet, and you're already eyeing the four-word battle armor."

Xu Junlan tried to awaken her teacher's kindness: "You are the one who understands me."

"Stop talking nonsense, go back to the training camp and receive your punishment yourself." Ao Rui maintained his strict teacher attitude.

puff!

"..."

Xu Junlan stomped on Xiao Pojun's and Long Tianwu's feet twice in succession, causing the two brothers to cry out in pain.

After half an hour of venue restoration, the brand-new competition stage reappeared. With the number of players reduced, the matches resumed one by one.

Nan Liujing remained seated in the waiting area. Xiao Pojun, Long Tianwu, and Xu Zihuang were all potential rivals for the championship. Knowing your enemy is half the battle, and he needed to understand more details about his opponents.

In the morning, the three of them competed against Soul King-level Soul Masters. Without exception, their One-Word Battle Armor was still missing two or three parts to be complete.

Relying on their Soul Emperor cultivation and formidable combat skills, they managed to overpower their opponents and advance to the fifth round.

There was a minor incident during the competition. There should have been nineteen people in the fifth round, and the bye players would be determined by drawing lots. However, three people were seriously injured during the competition, so they could not participate in the fifth round starting tomorrow. Therefore, only sixteen players will compete for the top eight spots.

At noon, at the stadium where the junior group is located.

Inside the VIP room, two beautiful young women sat on separate sofas, each holding a tablet, intently watching the epic showdown between Nan Liujing and Xu Junlan.

The match has garnered over 180 million views on the official website, meaning that nearly a third of the Douluo Continent population has witnessed this exciting game.

Wu Siduo's fingers fidgeted nervously with her hair, her alluring curves rising and falling gently with her slightly rapid breathing. Her beautiful heterochromatic eyes were fixed on the boy's extraordinary figure, unable to look away for a long time. The more she looked, the more a strange light flowed in her eyes.

Although she rarely met Nan Liujing over the years, she had heard too many stories about him.

Starting from the attack on Heaven Dou City, he instantly killed an evil spirit master and saved dozens of civilians in the carriage. At the Heavenly Sea Alliance Grand Tournament, he slayed Shrek Academy students, forcing the Shrek Academy, which had been renowned throughout the continent for 20,000 years, to apologize. And now, he has defeated a powerful enemy whose cultivation level was more than 20 levels higher than his own without taking any damage.

As someone of the same age, his life experience is already incredibly impressive.

When the video frame froze on Nan Liujing, whose body was engulfed in lightning that tore apart the sky's brilliance, and who stood before the fallen Xu Junlan, Wu Siduo's warm, fair, and delicate face suddenly flushed red.

Her father had hinted to her, intentionally or unintentionally, that if she was interested, she could try to get in touch with Nan Liujing.

Anyway, our parents are all close friends, and they are very supportive of the idea of ​​us becoming in-laws.

Previously, she only regarded Nan Liujing as a childhood playmate, but gradually a seed was planted in her heart, waiting to take root and sprout.

Compared to Wu Siduo, Ye Xinglan had a completely different expression.

Her delicate face was quite serious, her cherry lips were tightly clenched, and her pure blue eyes, as clear as the ocean, followed every detail of the game, occasionally pausing to make a mark.

Having grown up together with Nan Liujing since childhood, they were intertwined in each other's lives. She never denied the special feelings she had for him, but as she grew older, she became somewhat insecure.

When they were kids, they were evenly matched, but it's only been a few years, and he's already able to defeat a six-ring Soul Emperor.

Ye Xinglan's pride as a genius made her genuinely happy for her childhood friend's strength, but at the same time she was also distressed that she was lagging far behind.

The two women had different thoughts. Also in the VIP room was Yuan En Ye Hui.

She didn't watch the match, and even after learning about Nan Liujing's amazing performance from Ye Xinglan and Wu Siduo, she remained quite calm.

He was different from everyone else.

No?
Boom boom boom!
There was a knock on the door.

Yuan Enhui was closest to the door, so she immediately got up.

The door opens.

Nan Liujing stood outside the door, a gentle smile on his lips as always.

"You've arrived." Yuan Enhui stepped aside to make way for him.

Nan Liujing walked inside, not forgetting to offer his congratulations: "Congratulations on advancing to the top sixteen." Yuan Enye smiled knowingly, his exquisite features carrying a hint of wicked charm, "Congratulations on advancing to the next round as well."

After offering his congratulations, Nan Liujing's gaze fell on Wu Siduo, who was looking at him. "I heard that your opponent is Yu Jiutian from Shrek Academy?"

"Correct."

Wu Siduo's eyes darted away slightly. She had just been thinking about some things her father had hinted at to her, and now the object of her fantasy had arrived, making her feel a little awkward.

Nan Liujing said, "I know some of Yu Jiutian's abilities. Should I tell you about them in advance?"

"Do not."

Wu Siduo quickly calmed down and immediately shook her head to refuse: "I want to defeat him without the help of outsiders. This is also part of the training."

"Outsiders?" Nan Liujing raised an eyebrow, his expression clearly showing displeasure.

Wu Siduo was slightly taken aback, her red lips parted slightly, but she was speechless for a moment.

In her memory, Nan Liujing had always greeted her with a warm smile, never with such a serious gaze. This change made her heart skip a beat, and an indescribable panic spread from the bottom of her heart.

"I...I didn't mean that, you..." She subconsciously tried to explain, her fingertips unconsciously tightening the hem of her clothes.

However, the next second, the seriousness on Nan Liujing's face vanished, and a smile returned to his lips. The oppressive feeling from before had completely disappeared.

He chuckled and teased, "Just kidding, why are you so nervous?" With that, he turned and walked toward Ye Xinglan, leaving Wu Siduo standing there, her cheeks slightly flushed.

She herself found it strange. Her emotions had always been quite stable, so why did she suddenly become nervous today because of the other person's serious expression?

When did I start to care about him?
Wu Siduo was bewildered and wanted to figure out the reason.

Ye Xinglan was completely unaware of the conversation taking place in the room, as she was still focused on watching the replay of the match, even watching it frame by frame.

Although the intent of the staff and the intent of the sword are different, they are both weapon intents and have similarities in general, offering many points of reference and learning.

When the sofa next to her sank in, and she realized someone had sat down beside her, Ye Xinglan finally reacted, her brows furrowing slightly as she said, "Wu Siduo, can you please not push me? Do I smell nice?"

"???"

Unwittingly singled out, Wu Siduo glared, pulled up her sleeve to reveal her snow-white arms, and immediately prepared to confront Ye Xinglan.

At the crucial moment, Yuan Enhui reacted quickly, forcibly pulling the tigress away and maintaining a peaceful atmosphere within the small group.

"It does smell really good."

The familiar voice rang out, and Ye Xinglan was startled. She turned her head and her pretty face turned bright red.

Nan Liujing was sniffing, inhaling at her.

"You dog!" Ye Xinglan slapped him in embarrassment and anger.

"Hey~ How can you hit someone?" Nan Liujing reacted quickly, grabbing the delicate little hand and playing with it in his palm.

"Let go." Ye Xinglan blushed and tried to break free, but the large hand was like a vise and she couldn't pull it away at all.

"I won't let go." Nan Liujing chuckled. It must be said that although Ye Xinglan had practiced swordsmanship for many years, her palms had no calluses, her skin was extremely elastic, and very delicate.

"If you don't let me go, I'll draw my sword!" Ye Xinglan threatened. Mainly, she was hesitant to act without fear of the others watching.

"You think I'm afraid of you drawing your sword?" Nan Liujing's words were tough, but his actions were soft; he decisively let go.

"You're smart to know what's good for you." Ye Xinglan snorted lightly as she regained her freedom.

They flirt and banter here, while silence and tranquility reign nearby.

Wu Siduo watched this scene with a complicated expression, a strange sense of envy welling up in her heart.

I was the one who knew him first!
That night, while dancing in the garden, he stepped on himself dozens of times.

Yuan Enhui simply stared at Nan Liujing with a hint of a smile in her eyes. This was completely different from the mature and composed demeanor she displayed when they were alone together. It was quite interesting.

The junior group competition continued in the afternoon.

Ye Xinglan's opponent came from the Spirit Pagoda, a contestant who had just entered the Soul Sect. Relying on the power of his sword intent and Star God Sword Martial Soul, Ye Xinglan successfully defeated him.

As a member of the Spirit Pagoda, Nan Liujing immediately betrayed Ye Xinglan and cheered for her.

As for Wu Siduo, her situation is considerably more difficult.

In front of the audience and a considerable number of contestants, he encountered Yu Jiutian, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Soul Master.

Yu Jiutian's cultivation level reached level 46, and he was three years older than Wu Siduo. At the age of fourteen and a half, his cultivation level was already quite good, and he would most likely become a Soul Emperor before the age of twenty.

It can be said that Yu Jiutian, as the favorite to win the junior group championship, basically suppressed Wu Siduo from beginning to end. The strength of his Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Martial Soul exceeded that of the White Tiger and the Netherworld Cat.

But just when the audience thought that Wu Siduo, one of the three beauties in the junior group, was about to leave the competition, the moment of counterattack arrived!

Driven to the brink of despair, Wu Siduo resolutely used her trump card – the Netherworld White Tiger.

With her offensive and defensive capabilities surging, Wu Siduo began to reverse the tide, and ultimately defeated Yu Jiutian in a major upset despite being moderately injured.

The public was in an uproar. Not long ago, some people were boasting that Shrek Academy students would win the junior group individual championship, but a few days later, their strongest student fell outside the top sixteen.

The remaining Shrek Academy students who had not yet been eliminated followed their grim-faced team leader away. A criticism session was likely to be held against Yu Jiutian.

I just don't know if he'll be demoted to a work-study student.

...

The far north.

A frigid wind swept across this ancient land, where vast expanses of white snow and icebergs were visible everywhere. The progress of human technology had not disturbed the tranquility of this sacred land of spirit beasts.

Inside an iceberg was a settlement resembling an anthill, where powerful evil spirit masters could be seen moving about.

A crimson glow filled everything. In the center of the camp was a pit thousands of meters deep. Black chains stretched from the ground to the bottom of the pit, their surfaces pulsating with the wails of vengeful spirits. A stench emanated from the bottom of the pit, making one want to vomit.

A figure clad in a cloak slowly approached the edge of the pit, his gaze falling upon the abyss-like depths. He then knelt on one knee, saying, "Demon Emperor."

A hoarse voice came from the bottom of the pit.

"How are your talks with the Spirit Pagoda going?"

Ghost Emperor Ax's eyes were cold: "Shrek Academy has suddenly changed its ways and started cooperating with the Federation. This has made some of the higher-ups who support the Spirit Pagoda and us hesitant, and the plan is very likely to be delayed."

stop!

In an instant, the stench and eeriness that had been pulsating within the cave suddenly ceased, as if everything had frozen. Yet, the hidden pressure was enough to make even a Super Douluo tremble with fear.

After a long pause, the hoarse voice rang out again, this time filled with rage, “Tell Qian Gu Dong Feng that he either forces the Federation’s top brass to maintain the plan, or he can wait for the whole continent to find out about his collaboration with the Evil Soul Master.”

“But in that case, we will completely break with the Spirit Pagoda,” the Ghost Emperor said in a deep voice. “Our carefully laid out secret network will also be wiped out.”

"For that ultimate goal, everything is worth sacrificing," the Demon Emperor said coldly. "Do as I say and step down."

The Ghost Emperor said nothing more and got up to leave.

With his back to the pit, a cold killing intent flashed in his eyes. If it weren't for that final goal, what would you, Demon Emperor, be to dare to order me around!

(End of this chapter)