NOVEL SIMPLE Chapter 202: Advancing to the Finals, Qin Xiao’s Killing Intent
Chapter 202: Advancing to the Finals, Qin Xiao's Killing Intent
Qian Daoliu waved his hand, and two wooden boxes appeared on the table.
They were square and made of high-quality rosewood.
Qin Xiao's eyes flickered. Regardless of the contents, just these two boxes alone were worth thousands of gold soul coins.
One could imagine how precious the items inside must be.
"These are two top-grade soul bones, one with a lifespan of 30,000 years and the other 50,000 years. They are gifts for you."
As Qian Daoliu spoke, he opened the boxes.
Sure enough, as he had said, the boxes contained two crystalline and translucent soul bones, emitting strong soul power waves.
One was fiery red, and the other was icy white.
Even without Qian Daoliu's introduction, Qin Xiao could tell that one was a fire-attribute soul bone and the other an ice-attribute soul bone.
Undoubtedly, these soul bones were among the finest.
"Senior, you are truly generous."
If it were anyone else seeing these two soul bones, they would probably pounce on them like a hungry dog.
But Qin Xiao wouldn't.
Qian Daoliu motioned for Qin Xiao to take them, "No need to be polite. Consider this a token of gratitude for helping Xue'er claim the throne in the Heaven Dou Empire."
After hearing this, Qin Xiao no longer refused.
Since it was a gift of gratitude, he could accept it without feeling guilty.
Moreover,
These were two top-grade soul bones. Even if he couldn't use them, he could give them to someone around him or exchange them for something he needed.
"Haha, that's more like it."
Qian Daoliu smiled.
But in the next moment, his smile froze.
"Since there's nothing else, I'll be leaving now."
Qin Xiao stood up as he spoke.
What, leaving now? Qian Daoliu was stunned.
"You little rascal. You take my gift and don't even want to chat with this old man for a bit?" he said irritably.
Qin Xiao smiled slightly, "Senior, you misunderstand. You said earlier that the two soul bones were to thank me for helping Qian Renxue, not for chatting with you."
"Of course, if you have more to say, I don't mind, but it will require additional compensation."
Qian Daoliu: "..."
He was speechless.
What kind of person was this? I, the great high priest of the Spirit Hall, what kind of status do I hold?
Countless soul masters would kneel and bow just to see him, eager to lick the dust off his shoes, worshiping him like a god.
But now, he had humbled himself to chat with this young lad, and he still had demands?
I humbled myself, and yet you still want more compensation?
Do you know how many people would pay to see me?
This was utterly ridiculous.
At this moment, it felt as if a thousand alpacas were stampeding through Qian Daoliu's heart. If Qin Xiao were a member of the Spirit Hall, Qian Daoliu would have sent him to the mines for ten years.
"Seems like you have nothing more to say, Senior."
"In that case, I'll take my leave."
Seeing Qian Daoliu's speechless expression, Qin Xiao cupped his hands slightly and turned to leave.
Damn... Qian Daoliu felt exasperated.
But he hadn't finished what he wanted to say.
"Wait." He called out to Qin Xiao.
"Is there anything else, Senior?"
Qin Xiao stood still but didn't turn around.
Qian Daoliu said in a deep voice, "If, and I mean if, one day the situation on the continent changes, I hope we won't become enemies."
"If..."
Qin Xiao hesitated, "If that day comes, we'll see then..."
He vaguely suspected that the Spirit Hall might have some plans.
But who could say what the future held?
One step at a time. Who knows who might become an enemy?
...
Time flies like an arrow, and days pass like a shuttle.
In the blink of an eye, three days had quickly passed.
Today was the day the competition began.
Thirty-three teams from the Heaven Dou, Star Luo, and Spirit City factions would compete.
The three winning teams would compete in the Pope's Palace in Spirit City for the final championship.
However,
Qin Xiao was the most relaxed and carefree among all the participants.
Just like in the Heaven Dou Empire, the Shrek team still had nine members, with eight rotating in and out. However, since there was no opening ceremony for this match, Qin Xiao didn't even make an official appearance.
He stayed in the audience, watching the match with Flender, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and others.
Of course, sometimes he would leave early out of boredom.
...
Unknowingly, it was already the last day of the qualifiers.
"Next, we invite the Heaven Dou Royal Team and the Spirit Hall Academy Team to the stage."
In the soul-fighting arena, with the host's shout, two teams walked onto the stage.
This time, the usually lazy Qin Xiao sat up a little straighter.
His gaze focused on the stage.
Sure enough.
Two teams walked onto the stage.
Qin Xiao recognized the team on the left, the Heaven Dou Royal Team.
The main members included Ye Lingling, the Shi brothers, Oslo, Yu Feng, and others...
On the right, naturally, was the Spirit Hall Academy Team.
"Your Excellency, look at the three people at the front. They are the most outstanding of this generation from the Spirit Hall. Some call them the Golden Generation, others the Golden Trio."
At this moment, Flender's voice reached Qin Xiao's ears.
Clearly, Flender had some understanding of these people.
Qin Xiao nodded slightly, listening as Flender continued, "The girl in the middle is Hu Liena. Her spirit is a fox, and some call her the Celestial Fox. She has strong charm abilities, excels in mental attacks, and her soul power is as high as level 51."
"The tall young man beside her is her twin brother, Xie Yue. His power surpasses Hu Liena's, reaching level 52. His spirit is a pair of moon blades, extremely sharp in attack."
"The last one, the red-haired youth, is Yan. His strength is on par with Xie Yue. His spirit is the Flame Lord, with explosive attack power."
The Golden Trio, huh? Qin Xiao smiled faintly.
If the story followed its usual course, the Golden Trio would undoubtedly be the strongest of their generation.
But things were not normal now.
Even if Qin Xiao didn't participate, Zhu Zhuqing, Meng Yiran, Ning Rongrong, Dugu Yan, and A Yin were more than enough to crush them.
Each of them was above soul king level.
Despite Zhu Zhuqing and Meng Yiran not breaking through to level 60, both possessed the Killing God Domain, extensive combat experience, and had taken immortal herbs. Their actual combat power far exceeded their soul power levels.
With the support of Ning Rongrong and A Yin, they could easily overpower a soul saint and even hold their own against a Contra.
On the stage, the Spirit Hall Academy Team didn't even glance at the Heaven Dou Royal Team members, instead looking past them at the next team ready to take the stage.
That team was none other than the Shrek team.
Clearly, they recognized the strength of the Shrek team and saw them as the ultimate rivals.
At this moment, the host's voice echoed through the arena, announcing the start of the match!
"You are too arrogant, ignoring your opponents right on the stage?" Yu Feng, a sensitive attack-type battle soul master, soared into the air like a bird, then glided down like an arrow.
Oslo, too, turned into a shadow, attacking swiftly.
They seized the moment well, but what use is timing against overwhelming strength?
"Brother, let's finish them off," Hu Liena said with a disdainful smile.
"Alright."
Xie Yue responded indifferently.
As their voices fell, something strange happened.
Their teammates began to retreat.
It seemed they had no intention of participating in the battle.
"What is this?"
"Are they throwing the match?"
Most of the spectators were confused.
Even though Xie Yue and Hu Liena both had five soul rings shining, no one thought two soul kings could contend with the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
However, as the audience pondered, Xie Yue and Hu Liena finally moved.
Surprisingly, their targets were not the approaching members of the Heaven Dou Royal Team but each other?
Boom.
Red light flickered, and an even stronger wave of soul power spread in all directions.
Yu Feng and Oslo were swept away by this force, landing back with their team.
At this moment, everyone's expressions turned serious.
They realized their opponents were even stronger than anticipated.
Moments later, the red light dissipated.
Hu Liena and Xie Yue's figures had disappeared from everyone's view. In their place stood a long-haired figure, whose gender was indistinguishable.
Powerful soul energy flowed around this person, causing their red hair to gently dance with the energy.
This undoubtedly exerted immense pressure on everyone present.
"Is this their martial soul fusion skill, Enchantment?" A strange look flashed in Qin Xiao's eyes.
It wasn't fear but curiosity.
Like seeing a rare animal in a zoo.
In stark contrast to Qin Xiao, the Heaven Dou Royal Team members were enveloped by the red light emanating from Enchantment, as if isolated from the world.
"They... they are using a martial soul fusion skill! Such a terrifying opponent!"
"This is bad. I feel my speed, soul power, and even perception being suppressed. At least by 50%!"
At the front of the team, the Shi brothers exclaimed in shock.
Behind them, the other Heaven Dou Royal Team members wore grim expressions, feeling the same effects the Shi brothers described.
"Now it's our turn to perform."
Enchantment's lips curled into a sinister smile. Drawing the moon blade from their back, they launched an attack.
After the martial soul fusion, the moon blade had changed significantly. It was wider, larger, and its power had greatly increased.
With a single swipe, the Shi brothers' turtle-shell-like martial soul was sliced in two.
Then, with a kick, both brothers were sent flying out of the red light's range.
With a thud, the Shi brothers fell outside the arena.
"What a terrifying attack."
Everyone felt a chill in their hearts at this moment.
Previously, they had witnessed the Shi brothers' formidable defense.
But now, their defense seemed as fragile as paper before the moon blade!
The Shi brothers' defeat marked the beginning of the battle.
Terrible screams echoed continuously.
One by one, figures were thrown out of the arena.
Without exception, they were all unconscious.
Moments later,
The red light finally dissipated, and the figure of Enchantment vanished from the stage. Only the seven members of the Spirit Hall Academy team remained standing.
At this moment, the victory was unquestionable.
However, none of them showed any signs of joy.
They had never considered the Heaven Dou Royal Team as true opponents. In their hearts, the seemingly insignificant Shrek team was the real enemy.
Casting a cold glance in Shrek's direction, Hu Liena and the Spirit Hall Academy team walked off the stage.
Next up was the Shrek team, and their opponents were old acquaintances, the Tianshui Academy!
As for the battle's outcome, there was no suspense—Tianshui Academy was defeated once again.
One girl from Tianshui Academy, Shui Yue'er, even said, "It's so unfair for so many soul kings to be on one team," before storming off the stage in a huff.
With his excellent vision, Qin Xiao could see the glistening tears in Shui Yue'er's eyes.
He couldn't help but chuckle. It was indeed too much, making her cry like that.
After the battle, the host announced the teams that advanced.
They were the Shrek team, the Spirit Hall Academy team, and the newly formed New Divine Wind team, which was a merger of the Blazing Fire Academy and the Divine Wind Academy.
Seeing this result, Qin Xiao sighed softly, "It seems that too many soul master clans and sects have been wiped out recently. There are very few outstanding members in this year's soul master competition."
...
Hearing Qin Xiao's words, Liu Erlong, Flender, and Zhao Wuji's expressions became strange.
Wasn't this situation caused by you?
The Haotian Sect, Elephant Armored Sect, Wind Sword Sect... Countless families had been wiped out or were in hiding because of him. Where could they find so many outstanding young disciples now?
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family did have some good disciples, like Yu Tianxin.
But they didn't dare to show themselves now.
They feared that if someone unintentionally angered Qin Xiao, it would bring disaster to their family.
"I remember next is the drawing of lots, right? I won't stay with you; I'll head back first."
Seeing Qin Xiao leave, Liu Erlong also stood up and followed.
...
Night fell.
In the estate arranged by the Spirit Hall, Qin Xiao felt a sudden pang of unease, causing his expression to change drastically.
"Qin Xiao, what's wrong?"
Beside him, Liu Erlong noticed his unusual expression and asked with concern.
"I have a very bad feeling, as if something has happened," Qin Xiao said with a serious face.
Hearing this, Liu Erlong's expression also changed, "This is Spirit City, what could possibly happen?"
But just as she finished speaking, a figure rushed into their view.
Zhao Wuji!
Qin Xiao recognized him and his expression changed drastically.
Seeing Zhao Wuji's panicked expression, Qin Xiao's killing intent erupted uncontrollably.
(End of Chapter)
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