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Not everyone in the demon race is strong; many can't even defeat humans. Take the two in front of me in the Arena, for example. Their human-like appearances are well done, but their abilities are quite average. Their moves are stiff and lack flexibility, making them easy targets for even the most mediocre thugs.
After walking for a while, I encountered a familiar face—Black Bear, whom I had just sealed a few days ago. Her opponent was a burly man standing about five feet tall. Seeing her small stature, he mocked her, saying, "Haha! Where did this little girl come from? Get down! Grandpa doesn't want to bully you; go home and find your mommy, haha."
In response to his taunts, Black Bear, also known as Little Loli, merely frowned and swung her Eight-Edged Hammer, which was taller than her. The shameless brute didn't even try to dodge, looking at Little Loli with disdain as she wielded the massive hammer. But the outcome was predictable. When Little Loli transformed back into her true form, she was nearly as powerful as a Curly-Haired Lion. Although her humanoid form was petite, she possessed the genuine strength of a bear! Coupled with the large Eight-Edged Hammer, when she struck down, the burly man was sent flying over a hundred meters away, crashing hard into the ground and creating a large crater.
The arena fell silent in an instant...
Who would have thought that such a petite Little Loli could possess such immense strength? Not only were they stunned, but even the burly man was bewildered. In that moment of impact, he truly felt that overwhelming force and wondered how he could have dodged it. As he was sent flying, he thought to himself, "What just happened? Isn't that hammer supposed to be hollow?!"
After a brief silence, thunderous applause and cheers erupted from the audience in the Arena. One person couldn't stop smiling; it turned out he had placed bets on the burly man winning at one-to-one odds while betting on Little Loli at one-to-one hundred odds. No one had bet on Little Loli, so he made a fortune.
Little Loli's subsequent battles went smoothly as well. Although everyone learned from previous experiences and didn't underestimate their opponents, they couldn't withstand her overwhelming power. While her combat skills were somewhat lacking, her sheer strength ensured that she easily won the remaining matches without any close calls.
After watching several rounds, Ye Mingshang decided to leave. However, Little Loli noticed him and chased after him to greet him with cupped hands but was stopped by Ye Mingshang, who signaled for her to keep quiet. Understanding his intent, Little Loli stayed close and continued watching the battles with him. Despite gaining such formidable power, she didn't become complacent; through these matches, she recognized her lack of combat experience. In her last match against an opponent who was much weaker than her in strength but had superior fighting experience, she had nearly been knocked off the Arena several times.
At this moment, the descendants of the Eight Great Vajras had also finished their battles. Their strength meant they wouldn't take too long against their opponents; naturally, those of similar strength avoided facing them early on. As they walked along, Ye Mingshang heard a familiar shout: "Oh Four!~"
Looking up, he saw a three-meter-tall Stone Giant raising its arms high and loudly cheering to demonstrate its overwhelming power. Opposite him stood an empty arena; no one dared to step up because he fought without holding back. After defeating four opponents with ease, no one wanted to challenge him anymore. However, the match couldn't remain in limbo; if no one stepped onto the stage within five minutes, it would automatically count as his victory.
Five minutes later, when the referee announced his victory, the Stone Giant reluctantly stepped down from the Arena while grumbling as if complaining about not having enough fun.
The remaining battles were rather unremarkable; first-round matches typically lacked excitement since skilled fighters were reserved for later rounds while weaker opponents were eliminated early on.
With over ten thousand fighters competing in one day clearly impossible to finish, Ye Mingshang grew bored and casually entered an Arena where he achieved five consecutive victories before leaving amidst astonished gazes from the crowd. Some recognized him immediately and exclaimed, "It's Young Master!"
This shout caused an uproar below as countless demons rushed over for autographs. Some self-proclaimed attractive female demons flirted with Ye Mingshang, making him feel nauseated. Fortunately, he sat atop the Stone Giant; under its imposing presence, everyone dared not get too close.
In the end, with no other options, Ye Mingshang called upon a Bird Spirit to carry him back. After giving the spirit an autograph, the spirit left with immense gratitude, looking quite pleased, likely eager to show off the signature.
Ye Mingshang did not dwell on that and continued to meditate in the courtyard. Three days passed, and the first round of eliminations was finally coming to an end. Notably, several opponents in the Arena had fought for several days and nights, only resolving their battles through rock-paper-scissors after stern reprimands from the judges.
The number of participants eliminated in the first round was indeed higher than expected; fewer than a thousand made it to the second round, meaning a full 90% of contestants were eliminated.
The second round of competition was not as hasty. Those who advanced were considered the elite of the younger generation, future Pillars of the Community for the demon race. The various battle arenas prepared earlier could now be opened, and due to the special nature of these venues and the heightened intensity of the battles, spectators were not allowed too close.
All unrelated personnel were expelled from the competition area. The live coverage of the matches was handled by Underworld River, who used magical artifacts to project the battles into the sky so that all spectators could see clearly. Since this round's fights were more organized, several articulate commentators were assigned to provide commentary using microphones and speakers brought back from the city.
Compared to the elimination rounds, this battle for the top five hundred was much more exciting. The matches were arranged through a lottery system; since there were fewer than a thousand contestants, those not drawn would automatically advance to the next round. This method also meant that descendants of the Eight Great Vajras might face off here.
Ye Mingshang remained seated on the shoulder of a Stone Giant, with Little Loli carrying a large hammer beside him. Ye Mingshang drew number nine, corresponding to opponent number ten; Stone Giant was number eighty-one and would fight against number eighty-two, while Little Loli was number seven hundred sixty-three with opponent number seven hundred sixty-four. The lottery numbers bore no relation to strength and were entirely random; any use of magical powers during this process would result in disqualification.
The first match featured Ye Mingshang against a descendant of Dream Wolf from the Eight Vajras, with the battle taking place in a forest.
Before both sides entered the arena, an excited commentator began introducing both competitors. Dream Wolf was well-known among the younger generation of Eight Vajras and had many supporters.
Ye Mingshang had been away for so long that few recognized him. When spectators saw his unfamiliar face as his opponent, they expressed disdain. However, when the commentator excitedly introduced Ye Mingshang as Underworld River's son and Young Master of the Demon Clan, gasps filled the audience.
"Isn't he the son of the great king? Has he really returned?" some spectators murmured.
"I heard he just came back recently; he appeared in the elimination rounds a few days ago," another added.
"After so many years apart, I wonder how strong Young Master has become. I heard he is human; can he really defeat this Dream Soul Wolf?"
Dream Soul Wolf was indeed the name given to Dream Wolf's descendants; they incorporated one character from Dream Wolf's name into their own.
"You may not know this yet, but in the elimination rounds a few days ago, Young Master defeated his opponents using only one move—he's no less impressive than any of the Eight Vajras."
"What is that supposed to be? I heard that the Young Master just came back and had a fight with Thunder Tiger, and he won decisively."
"Really? That's amazing?! I need to support him well; it would be great if I could get his autograph."
As soon as these words were spoken, a Birdman looked at them with disdain, grinning smugly. In his arms, he held the autograph that Ye Mingshang had given him a few days ago, as if to say, 'Brother, I'm the only one with the Young Master's autograph; you mere mortals can only look up in admiration.'
As the battle was about to begin, the two entered the arena. Dream Soul Wolf also cupped his fists in greeting to Ye Mingshang, who nodded in acknowledgment. Although Dream Wolf was quite polite to him, it was merely due to their respective statuses. Deep down, he looked down on Ye Mingshang, believing that this Fellow was just relying on having a wealthy father and was already thinking about how to deal with him later. It was precisely because he sensed this arrogance that Ye Mingshang did not show much enthusiasm and even appeared somewhat cold.
This attitude immediately sparked heated discussions among the audience. Some said he was too arrogant and looked down on others, while others believed he was merely defending himself due to his personality. Only a few discerning individuals pointed out that Dream Soul Wolf was putting on an act, and Ye Mingshang's coldness was a reflection of that.
Of course, their discussions did not reach their ears. Dream Soul Wolf was quite displeased with Ye Mingshang's indifference; although he didn't voice it, he was already plotting how to deal with this arrogant kid later.
As the bell for the match rang, Dream Wolf instantly activated his clan's innate skill, Illusion. The Dream Wolf clan is renowned for Illusion; those who excel in it can create illusions indistinguishable from reality. It is said that one of the Eight Vajras, Dream Wolf, has mastered this skill to an extraordinary level.
With a long wail from Dream Soul Wolf, Ye Mingshang's gaze suddenly became dazed, as if he had fallen into a trap.
Dream Soul Wolf smirked contemptuously; indeed, living up to his reputation was difficult—he couldn't even withstand this move. With a sinister grin, Dream Soul Wolf lightly stepped forward and quickly dashed toward Ye Mingshang, raising his sharp claws to strike at Ye Mingshang's chest.
But just as he leaped high into the air and was only a step away from Ye Mingshang, the dazed Ye Mingshang's lips curved into a slight smile.
"Oh no!"
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