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Several people exchanged glances, unsure of what Bai He meant. Crimson Python thought for a moment and said, "Are you referring to that strange technique?"
"Technique? What technique?" The others, aside from the four who had gone to watch, looked puzzled.
Black Tortoise spoke up to explain, "That little fellow Ming Shang has a very peculiar technique that can... seal demons. We saw it with our own eyes last time; he sealed a large stone and was even able to suppress Thunder Tiger in a fight. I also observed that the Stone Monster participated and performed quite well. That little girl is likely associated with Ming Shang as well; perhaps she was also sealed as a demon."
Cloud Lion pondered, "Hmm... I think I heard a junior mention that his Mountain Peak has a black bear that became a spirit thanks to Ming Shang's blessing. It seems this little girl is the one."
Everyone fell silent... Such immense power was actually artificially created? A single technique could forge a formidable warrior. If this method were applied to cultivating living forces, the demon race would surely grow even stronger...
Yin Hu glanced at the contemplative crowd and said lightly, "I say, everyone, don't overthink it. Can such powerful techniques really be without limitations? If there were no restrictions, why wouldn't Ming Shang create his own army?"
Upon hearing this, the others realized it made sense; greater power often comes with more restrictions. There couldn't be any existence akin to a bug. If one technique could disrupt the balance, then the heavenly laws would surely intervene to eliminate it...
Are there limitations? Of course there are. The sealing technique cannot be used indefinitely. The Stone Monster and Little Loli can seal demons because they are qualified; even without Ye Mingshang's help, they would eventually become demons themselves in a few years. Ye Mingshang merely expedited that process for them. A significant portion of their power actually comes from the sealing; it is borrowed strength that will eventually be reclaimed. At the very least, they cannot use this power to harm humanity excessively; if they kill too much, they will lose it. If Ye Mingshang were to retract the technique or die, that power would also be taken back. Nevertheless, even so, this technique is incredibly formidable.
Face was something they couldn't help but be intrigued by; they planned to ask him privately later if there was an opportunity. If this could be used to cultivate living forces, it would indeed be a remarkable achievement...
On the competition side, it was surprisingly quiet—not like the elimination rounds where many people mixed together and caused chaos. Here, most participants were outstanding members of the new generation with higher quality and not overly noisy.
The wait felt long, especially for someone like Ye Mingshang who had little patience. After giving Little Loli a heads-up, he found a spot to meditate.
It wasn't until around two or three in the afternoon that Little Loli shook him awake. Ye Mingshang looked up at the sky and realized that the battle of the Stone Giant was about to begin...
He wasn't interested in others' matches and didn't care about them. As for the Stone Giant, he would likely become a significant ally in the future, so he naturally wanted to pay close attention to his growth. His opponent was a tall beauty from the Fox Tribe dressed provocatively. As soon as she entered the arena, she threw him a flirtatious glance; however, given that Stone Monster lacked any gender identity, how could he fall for it?
The battle began, and the Fox Tribe Beauty immediately unleashed her full power, employing the unique charm techniques of the Fox Clan. With a stunning figure and bold, seductive movements, she would undoubtedly be the new generation's Otaku goddess if showcased online. Even the onlookers were mesmerized, with a group of male admirers swallowing hard. Some of them, despite being married, were caught in a daze and likely faced a harsh reprimand from their wives later that night.
Ye Mingshang glanced at her but quickly turned his gaze away. It wasn't that he was indifferent to beautiful women; he simply knew that the battle was about to end.
Sure enough, while the alluring Fox Demon beauty continued to sway her sexy waist, the Stone Giant let out a roar and knocked her out with a single punch.
This scene left the spectators outside stunned. Some of the Fox Demon admirers looked heartbroken, while the women—especially those with partners—couldn't stop praising the Stone Giant for being unaffected by female allure, calling him an exemplary figure who resisted temptation. However, it was clear that none of these women belonged to the Fox Clan.
Unaffected by female allure? Ha! Do you really think a stone could do anything to a woman? Come on, that's too much to ask of the Stone Giant.
The Stone Giant lumbered out with an unhappy expression, muttering his dissatisfaction under his breath. This battle had once again become a focal point, following Ye Mingshang's earlier match, marking one of the quickest conclusions in the tournament.
It wouldn't be fair to say that the Fox Clan beauty was too weak; it was simply a matter of elemental weakness. Any normal man would likely fall under her charm techniques, but a genderless stone creature was completely immune—just like Ye Mingshang was immune to Illusions; the Stone Giant was immune to beauty.
Although her strength shouldn't have been so lacking, losing so quickly was partly her own fault. What made her think it was wise to flirt with a stone? Did she even check if he had any... male attributes?
Ye Mingshang decided not to pay attention to the remaining matches. He called out to his companions and left the arena. The rest of the competition would last at least another day, and there was no need to wait around. After all, this spectacle could be seen throughout Dragon Emperor Mountain Range; it would be better to head home, relax in a chair, and enjoy some fruit while watching leisurely.
The group made their way to Xiangyun Mountain at a slow pace. Bai Xiangxue generously praised Ye Mingshang before warmly welcoming Little Loli and the Stone Giant, making them feel somewhat awkward. The house was small; the Stone Giant couldn't enter and couldn't eat either, so he sat outside in frustration counting ants.
Bai Xiangxue loved children and enthusiastically invited Little Loli to stay overnight. Although there were no spare rooms, they could share one. However, Little Loli shook her head in refusal. She didn't mind staying but disliked being cramped with others. Compared to human rooms and beds, she preferred sleeping in tree hollows. That night, she stubbornly found a nearby tree hollow and chased out any small animals inside before settling in.
Days passed quickly. Aside from participating in a selection match for the top hundred competitors in between, there wasn't much else going on. Notably, the Stone Giant also made it through to the top hundred selection rounds. In fact, Little Loli had enough skill to qualify as well; she just had bad luck running into someone like Little Tiger in the quarterfinals.
A week later, the battles for the thirty-two into sixteen began. The Stone Giant had good fortune as he hadn't encountered any opponents of Little Tiger's caliber yet but faced several close calls since even here, strength levels were nearly on par with the new generation of Eight Vajras.
The matchups were determined by a lottery system where opponents' strengths were purely based on luck—pairing off two competitors at a time: number one against thirty-two, number two against thirty-one, and so forth.
After the boring lottery relief, Ye Mingshang was number thirty-two, and surprisingly, he was in the first match. However, this was good; once it was over, he could rest. The Stone Giant was number eight, also quite early in the lineup.
This competition was different from before; it was no longer a free-for-all but rather a one-on-one duel on a battlefield where only two people fought at a time. After all, the competition had reached this point with only a few participants left, so it wouldn't take long. Moreover, these were all future Pillars of the Community of the demon race, so they naturally deserved some respect.
It should be noted that aside from the Soul Dream Wolf, who was eliminated by Ye Mingshang in an instant, the remaining seven new-generation Vajra Guardians had made it this far. They were Thunder Tiger, Yan Mang, Wind Leopard, Embedded Ant, Dragon Tortoise, Feather Crane, and Steel Lion.
The seven of them along with Ye Mingshang and the Stone Giant made a total of nine participants. The remaining twenty-three were also elites from their respective tribes; while they might not be as famous as these few, their strength was undeniable. They were all future leaders.
Soon, the battle began. Ye Mingshang walked into the spacious Arena amidst the excited introduction of the commentator. This Arena resembled that of the elimination rounds but was even larger and sturdier, elevated about a meter off the ground.
Opposite him stood a muscular man who was slightly taller than Ye Mingshang. He jumped onto the Arena with force. He had short hair and long sideburns on his cheeks, exposing his solid muscles and attractive body hair, resembling Wolverine somewhat.
The referee entered the arena holding a microphone and began to explain the rules: "Our competition rules are simple: surrender means loss, falling out of bounds means loss, losing combat capability means loss. Additionally, for the development of our demon race, killing blows are absolutely prohibited. Alright, let's begin!"
The battle horn had sounded. The Wolverine opponent bent slightly at the waist and swung his arms; two pairs of long claws extended from his fists. Ye Mingshang paused for a moment and thought to himself, "Could it be that the author of X-Men drew inspiration from seeing demons? Are those mutants just representations of demons?"
There was no time to be distracted; the Wolverine opponent charged at him with a fierce expression as if someone had wronged him deeply and he was determined to tear apart that annoying man...
Ye Mingshang pointed his sword with both hands, each holding a Spirit Talisman. He crossed his hands and threw them towards Wolverine. The Spirit Talismans glowed with yellow light and flew quickly toward him. In an instant, they reached Wolverine's front. The Wolverine showed no fear and swiped his claws to shred the Spirit Talismans. However, with that swipe, the Spirit Talismans emitted a blinding flash of light that temporarily blinded Wolverine—truly living up to the saying: "Blinded your dog eyes!"
Well then, the battle continued; he had already thrown out his opening move—the flashbang had worked. Since he had given him control, he naturally wanted to deal some damage while he could. The moment two Spirit Talismans were launched, Ye Mingshang swiftly made another gesture as if playing poker; five more talismans appeared in each hand. He crossed his hands and waved them outward; they seemed to fly off course but miraculously converged toward the center mid-flight—clearly targeting the blinded Wolverine...
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