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As the smoke dissipated, a massive figure stood amidst the haze, while another had vanished without a trace.
When the smoke cleared, the figure revealed itself to be the Skyhorn Rhinoceros, but the Stone Giant was nowhere to be seen, leaving everyone wondering where it had gone.
The commentator shouted frantically, "Look! Oh my... they actually... destroyed the sturdy Arena! The Arena, which had remained unscathed through numerous battles, has turned into a pile of rubble. By the way, where did the Stone Giant go? Why is it missing? Has it also turned into debris like the Arena?!"
At that moment, the referee flew in on a large bird and glanced at the standing Skyhorn Rhinoceros, preparing to announce the result of the match. However, the Rhinoceros suddenly swayed and collapsed, its unfocused eyes indicating that it had lost consciousness. According to the rules, this meant it was no longer capable of fighting. This left the referee in a dilemma... Should he declare a draw or eliminate both? The rules did not specify this situation...
Just as the referee was feeling frustrated, the pile of rubble beneath him suddenly trembled, startling him into quickly taking off on his flying bird. The images in the sky broadcasted this scene accurately, leaving everyone puzzled about what was moving down there. Could it be that the Stone Giant was buried underneath?
Boom! Boom!
Accompanied by rumbling sounds, chunks of stone began to levitate into the air and gradually came together to form a gigantic Humanoid figure.
"Oh wow!"
A loud shout startled the nearby referee, causing him to lose his balance and fall. The massive figure was undoubtedly the Stone Giant; no wonder it had been hard to find earlier—it had been shattered and mixed in with the rubble...
"Even shattered like that and it's still fine? Is it invincible?" a participant murmured with a serious expression.
Wow!!!
The audience in the stands erupted into thunderous cheers, all standing up and waving their arms to cheer for the Stone Giant. "Incredible! Absolutely incredible!" This was the voice of the spectators.
Even Ye Mingshang was momentarily taken aback; he hadn't expected the Stone Giant to be so formidable that it could reassemble itself from fragments. It appeared to have suffered no significant depletion of energy. Aside from its demon-controlling powers, this level of strength seemed nearly insurmountable... If he thought he could master such power himself...
The Underworld River on the high platform also glanced over slightly, as did the Eight Great Guardians. Such a strong physique, an inexhaustible power, and an immortal body—if used for war...
The Stone Giant didn't think that much. After the referee wiped the cold sweat from his brow and crawled out from the pile of stones to announce the results of the match, the Stone Giant happily walked out of the shattered stone pile and returned to Ye Mingshang, grinning as he sought praise.
Ye Mingshang patted his arm and smiled, "Well done~"
The Arena was destroyed, and the competition could not continue for now. It should be noted that after the previous hundred matches, this Arena became the fighting venue, and a viewing platform was built a bit further away, similar to a World Cup football field, just with an Arena instead.
With the match temporarily halted to repair the Arena, everyone could only regretfully return for now. The efficiency of the demon clan was high; it wouldn't take long before the competition could resume.
A day passed without incident, and by eight o'clock the next morning, the Arena was already repaired. After another day of fierce competition, the list of the top sixteen was announced. Besides Ye Mingshang and Stone Giant, the remaining seven members of the new generation of Eight Guardians advanced: they were Burrowing Dragon and Sea Crawler Dragon from the dragon clan, Windrider from the horse clan, Crimson Flame Tortoise from the sea tribe, as well as Steel Pangolin, Little Phoenix Bird Yuluan Xian, and Aquatic Venomous Crocodile.
These individuals were future leaders of the demon clan, local lords in their own right; once they grew up, they would not necessarily be inferior to the current Eight Great Guardians.
The real battles were set to begin the next day. This time a different drawing method was used: pairs would draw lots to face each other, with winners facing winners and losers facing losers for ranking purposes.
After drawing lots, the battle list was established: Ye Mingshang vs. Sea Crawler Dragon, Thunder Tiger vs. Venomous Crocodile, Yan Mang vs. Pangolin, Wind Leopard vs. Windrider, Embedded Ant vs. Burrowing Dragon, Dragon Tortoise vs. Stone Giant, Feather Crane vs. Little Phoenix Bird Yuluan Xian, and Steel Lion vs. Crimson Flame Tortoise.
Once again, it was Ye Mingshang's turn first. He glanced at the not-so-good-looking face of Sea Crawler Dragon. Without hesitation, he walked straight onto the Arena. After a moment's hesitation, with a serious expression, Sea Crawler Dragon also stepped onto the Arena. Upon seeing that his opponent was Ye Mingshang, he felt a chill in his heart; if there was anyone he least wanted to fight among them, it was undoubtedly Ye Mingshang. Even against those new generation little guardians, he wasn't too concerned; he believed he could find a way to win even against Stone Giant. However, when it came to facing Ye Mingshang, he truly lacked confidence. Yet due to the dignity of his dragon clan, he could not concede defeat.
So far, only he and Burrowing Dragon from the dragon clan had participated in the competition. Both had made it this far; there were very few dragons left in this generation that met the age requirement. Due to their racial advantages, they had indeed reached this stage but did not expect to encounter what seemed like an innocuous yet terrifying opponent.
"Alright, you all know the rules of the match; I won't elaborate further. Other than not being allowed to kill your opponent, all other methods are permitted. Now let’s begin," said the referee briefly before sounding the horn for battle.
As soon as the battle started, Sea Crawler Dragon immediately transformed into its true form—a white Azure Dragon over ten meters long. Its appearance resembled that of a True Dragon but without four claws.
After transforming into its true form, the Sea Crawler Dragon did not stop. Using its own magical power, it swayed its body, and waves appeared beneath it! The waves surged forward, bringing more seawater, quickly covering the Arena. The Arena Tournament's ground was also submerged, even flooding the front rows of the audience. The spectators in the front rows hurriedly scrambled upward, and despite their efforts, a few individuals were caught off guard by the rising water and had to be rescued by their companions after choking on it.
A salty smell wafted through the air as waves rose without wind. The White Jiao Dragon looked down from atop the waves at Ye Mingshang, whose body was already half-submerged in water, confidence filling its eyes: "Ye Mingshang, I am no match for you on land, but this is my domain now. Dealing with you will be effortless. You might as well admit defeat to avoid unnecessary injuries."
The voice of the True Dragon echoed again, stirring up several more waves that crashed toward Ye Mingshang, who was dozens of meters away.
After the waves receded, Ye Mingshang's clothes were soaked, his hair drenched as well. However, he did not appear to be in any distress. He stood firm without a hint of wavering, his demeanor calm and composed. Looking up at the towering White Dragon across from him, he spoke:
"Do you really think you've won?"
"Hahaha! Do you think you can fight me in the water? Don't be ridiculous; your spells are useless now. How can a mere mortal like you contend with me? Hahaha!" In its familiar environment, the White Jiao Dragon was filled with pride and laughed heartily, sending up heavy splashes.
Ye Mingshang crossed his arms and slowly unzipped his leather jacket, softly saying, "It's because I gave you the opportunity to summon the seawater; otherwise, you wouldn't even be able to release your true form..."
The White Jiao Dragon's gaze fixed on Ye Mingshang, who appeared no larger than an insect compared to it. Its whiskers moved without wind as it felt a hint of unease.
Ye Mingshang had already removed his shirt, revealing his muscular physique that was not exaggerated but very solid. "I'm only doing this because I don't want you to lose too quickly..."
Accompanied by calm yet arrogant words, strange crimson seals suddenly emerged on Ye Mingshang's arms. In addition to his arms, similar seals began to spread from his forehead and chest until his entire upper body was covered in those crimson markings.
The White Jiao Dragon immediately sensed a dangerous aura—a primal instinct warning it of impending danger. Without hesitation, it launched an attack against Ye Mingshang.
"Endless Ocean!"
With a Dragon Roar came a tsunami. Waves ten meters high surged forth with terror and shock, evoking feelings akin to natural disasters—an overwhelming force capable of ruthlessly trampling lives!
"Oh my! The Azure Dragon contestant has actually summoned a tsunami! That kind of disaster-like power is truly terrifying; can contestant Ye Mingshang withstand it...?"
Not only the commentators, but also the audience and fellow competitors shared the same thought, except for Little Tiger, who calmly glanced over.
Standing in the water, Ye Mingshang faced the colossal tsunami, as if standing in the mouth of a giant beast, waiting for it to close its jaws and embrace death.
Yet, Ye Mingshang, standing in the "beast's" mouth, showed no signs of panic. Calm as ever, with ear-length hair flowing and adorned with crimson runes that exuded an eerie yet unique beauty.
"Is this all there is to it?"
The voice was flat, almost as if he were casually murmuring to himself. In the next moment, that relatively small figure vanished, leaving behind a small puddle where he had stood. However, it was filled within less than a tenth of a second, leaving no trace.
When he reappeared, he was already close to the tsunami, suspended in mid-air at the center of the wave. His right hand clenched into a fist, the crimson runes flickering with a faint red light: "Shatter."
The single word was uttered lightly, barely noticeable amidst the roar of the giant wave; no one heard it. Under the clear shadow cast by the wave, they only saw his lips move slightly, unsure of what he had said. But in the next instant, his actions conveyed everything to the crowd. With his runes glowing, he swung his right fist back and then struck forward with great force.
A simple right Straight Punch did not disappear into the wave; instead, it produced a sound of solid impact as if hitting a wall. The waves suddenly froze for an instant.
"Boom!"
The waves... shattered...
(To be continued.)
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