With the two morning matches completed, it was time for the afternoon's match between the Spirit Transmission Academy and the Blazing Fire Academy.
The familiar entrance ceremony followed; since the finals were all 7v7 team matches, everyone had to take the stage this time!
"Now, let's welcome Blazing Fire Academy and Spirit Transmission Academy to the stage!"
At 2 PM, at the Spirit Hall competition venue!
The host announced loudly, microphone in hand!
Amidst enthusiastic cheers, the match between Blazing Fire Academy and Spirit Transmission Academy was about to begin.
The students of Blazing Fire Academy were the first to appear, with Fire Dance leading the way.
Her long, fiery red hair fluttered in the wind, and her eyes were filled with confidence and fighting spirit.
Her teammates behind her were also full of energy, radiating a powerful aura.
Although Fire Dance and the others seemed very confident, only they knew in their hearts that this was a battle they were destined to lose.
Having advanced from the same battle zone, they knew just how strong the Spirit Transmission Academy was.
"Damn it... what bad luck! I drew Spirit Transmission Academy in the very first draw.
Damn it, I was hoping to make it into the top four, and now I'm eliminated first!
Damn it!"
Huo Wu muttered expressionlessly.
She'd only surrendered once in the qualifying rounds, but now that Douluo Continent had reached the finals, she had to give it a shot, even if she couldn't win.
Otherwise, Blazing Fire Academy's run would be over.
Immediately afterward, the students from Spirit Transmission Academy began to enter.
Leading the way was Qian Renshang, who stood tall and straight, his face cold and aloof, radiating an aura of awe.
Following behind him was Gu Yuena.
"Nana... this should be your first appearance, right?"
Qian Renshang teased, as if suddenly remembering something.
"Hmm...who knew those teams were so cowardly, surrendering before even playing, which prevented me from even getting a chance to play."
"This is a great way to let the spirits promote the game...I want to do my part too!"
Gu Yuena complained helplessly. Qian Renshang really felt that Gu Yuena was getting more and more different.
It seems her humanity is growing stronger; she can be arrogant and angry... completely different from before.
Whether this change is good or bad, Qian Renshang doesn't know!
But now is not the time to think. Gu Yuena stepped into the arena expressionlessly.
When Gu Yuena appeared, the entire arena fell into silence instantly, followed by an even more enthusiastic gasp of amazement. The reason was simple:
Gu Yuena was truly too beautiful!
Her silver hair flowed like a waterfall, cascading down her slender back.
Her skin was as white as snow, gleaming captivatingly in the sunlight.
Her exquisite features seemed to be the most perfect masterpiece of heaven, especially her beautiful eyes, like a deep starry sky or a mysterious pool, captivating anyone who looked into them.
The audience was stunned by Gu Yuena's breathtaking beauty, and shouts and gasps of amazement rose and fell in waves.
"How can there be such a beautiful woman in this world!"
"Her eyes are simply mesmerizing... She seems even more beautiful than that blonde woman from this morning!"
"I think... they're each beautiful in their own way.
This advanced Soul Master Academy is truly worth it; just seeing such a beauty is worth the ticket price."
A group of people discussed animatedly.
Gu Yuena walked forward with light steps, elegant and composed, as if everything around her paled in comparison to her presence.
The other students from the Spirit Transmission Academy followed behind her, appearing somewhat overshadowed in comparison.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling sighed inwardly.
No matter which girl she was, she would pale in comparison to Gu Yuena!
In the rest area of the Spirit Hall Academy!
A stunningly beautiful woman with gorgeous blonde hair looked at the star-studded Gu Yuena, her hands clenched tightly.
"Nana..."
Qian Renxue murmured to herself with a grim expression.
You see, she had once liked Gu Yuena; this was the first time in her life she had ever been moved.
However, she hadn't expected that Gu Yuena and Qian Renshang knew each other, and it seemed they had some other connection.
Why was Qian Renxue so angry when she met Qian Renshang that time… besides disliking him before, another very important reason was her jealousy—she was jealous that Gu Yuena liked Qian Renshang!
"Why should I?
Qian Renshang stole her mother's love before, and now he wants to steal Gu Yuena from her.
He deserves to die!
"Nana...once I defeat Qian Renshang and crush him under my feet, you'll know who the most outstanding person in this world is. Only I am worthy of you!"
Qian Renxue muttered with a ferocious expression.
...
On the battlefield!
The students of Blazing Fire Academy were slightly stunned when they saw Gu Yuena. So beautiful!
Huo Wu licked her lips; she liked fighting with beautiful women.
However, her smile quickly faded as Gu Yuena spoke calmly,
"Your opponent...is me!"
"Wasn't it supposed to be a fight with you all?"
Huo Wu was taken aback. Gu Yuena shook her head.
"What I mean is, your only opponent is me...they won't intervene. I alone can take you all on!"
Having finally gotten a chance to fight, Gu Yuena wanted to have some fun; this was something they had agreed upon before going on stage.
"Nana... I'll show you some arrogance, but not this much."
Qian Renshang behind her chuckled bitterly.
Arrogant, extremely arrogant!
There was one who took on seven opponents this morning, and now another one!
The audience was shocked again.
"Tsk tsk... This silver-haired beauty is pretty, but she doesn't seem to be famous.
Could she be a master too?"
"Impossible! That one this morning was a once-in-a-millennium genius, how could there be two!"
Huo Wu's expression was extremely solemn. Others didn't believe it, but she actually believed it a little, because Qian Renshang was very strong before.
Although he hadn't gone all out, she felt he wouldn't be weaker than the blonde woman from this morning.
So this silver-haired woman was quite credible.
"Then please enlighten me!"
Huo Wu shouted in a deep voice.
"Blazing Fire Academy... give it your all!
Even if we can't win this battle, we'll let the whole continent know that the Blazing Fire Academy is not to be trifled with!"
Admitting defeat was out of the question; they would fight first and talk later!
"Heh... This is interesting. I like people with backbone.
The weak dare to draw their swords against the strong.
In exchange, I'll show mercy!"
Gu Yuena, like an inviolable female war goddess, took the initiative.
She let out a sharp cry, her clear voice containing boundless majesty.
Her Silver Dragon King Martial Soul instantly bloomed, its dazzling light illuminating the entire arena.
Powerful soul energy fluctuations emanated from her, spreading wildly outwards like surging waves.
The soul rings beneath her feet began to rise one by one.
At first, they were jet black, one, two, three... four, but then a splash of blood red suddenly appeared in the arena.
Four again!
Four black and four red—this was Gu Yuena's current soul ring configuration.
Just a few days ago, she and Qian Renshang used the power of the Moon's Sorrow to finally break through the limitations and become eight-ring Soul Douluo!
They also obtained a 100,000-year soul ring.
However, Gu Yuena was different from ordinary soul masters; her soul rings could change as her power recovered.
So now it was four black and four red!
"Four black and four red... This... her spirit ring configuration is even more outrageous than mine!"
Qian Renxue, watching the battle, was shocked!
(End of Chapter)
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