Although a great battle had just taken place in the Star Luo Empire yesterday, the Star Luo Empire's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament had not been interrupted because of it.
After just one night, the two-on-two doubles semifinals were held as scheduled the next day.
Due to the terrorist attack on Star Luo City the previous day, today's audience was not as dense as before.
Many people were too afraid to even leave their homes.
Half of the seats in the spectator stands were empty.
In the semifinals, the matchups were as follows:
Spirit Pagoda's Xia Yi and Gu Yue vs. Tang Sect's Ah-San and Ah-Si
Shrek Academy's Tang Wulin and Na'er vs. Monster Academy's Long Yue and Dai Yun'er
Shrek Academy's Wu Jin and Wu Siduo vs. Tang Sect's Ah-Da and Ah-Er
Holy Heaven Academy's Lan Fozi and Bai Yu vs. Sky Academy's Liu Guang and Liu Jin
Lan Fozi and Bai Yu were undoubtedly from the Holy Spirit Cult.
Although the Holy Spirit Cult had already retreated last night, they had not left with them.
However, since they were not evil soul masters, no one would suspect them.
As for Liu Guang and Liu Jin, the two looked identical—they were twins.
Xia Yi had watched their matches before. Both of them were Light-attribute soul masters.
They even possessed a Martial Soul Fusion Skill.
The Sky Academy they had signed up under was reportedly just an ordinary little academy in Star Luo Empire.
But after making it all the way to the top eight, they had already proven their strength to everyone.
Of course, the one with the most fame was still Xia Yi. After all, he was the only one who had reached the doubles quarterfinals alone.
However, despite Xia Yi's fame, most of it was negative.
That said, today, the curses directed at him had noticeably lessened.
To put it bluntly, yesterday, it could be said that Leng Yaozhu had saved Star Luo City.
If Leng Yaozhu hadn't appeared, the battle in Star Luo City wouldn't have ended so quickly.
Moreover, after the battle, Leng Yaozhu had taken Xia Yi along with her to provide aid across the city.
This greatly alleviated the resentment the citizens of Star Luo City held toward Xia Yi.
Some people had even started looking at him with gratitude.
Seeing Xia Yi appear with Gu Yue at his side, many people were taken aback.
Xia Yi actually had a teammate this time.
But when they thought about who his opponents were today, they quickly understood.
Tang Sect's Ah-Da, Ah-Er, Ah-San, and Ah-Si had fought their way into the quarterfinals without even revealing their martial souls.
They were quadruplets, born just half an hour apart, so their strength was nearly identical.
Each of them was terrifyingly strong.
No matter how confident Xia Yi was, even he wouldn't dare to take on two of them alone, right?
This was what everyone thought.
But what they didn't know was that at that moment, in the waiting area, Gu Yue was cracking her knuckles excitedly.
"I've been in seclusion for so long. These two are mine! You're not allowed to interfere."
Gu Yue was exhilarated.
If Xia Yi could fight two opponents alone and make it to the semifinals, there was no reason she couldn't. She wasn't any weaker than him.
"It's better if I do it. You can take the next match," Xia Yi shook his head.
This kind of disgusting situation—it was better if he handled it himself.
Gu Yue was his woman, after all. He had to take care of her.
"No way! I want to fight!"
Having been in seclusion for so long and with her strength surging, she had wanted to spar with Xia Yi, only to be immediately pinned down and "taken care of" instead.
Gu Yue had been itching for a proper fight for ages.
Tang Sect's A-San and A-Si had made it into the quarterfinals, so they couldn't be weak—just the opponents she needed.
"Are you sure?" Xia Yi asked with a smirk.
Seeing how determined Gu Yue was, he decided to let her have her way.
"What do you mean by that look? Are you saying I can't beat them?"
Gu Yue shot him a glare, extremely dissatisfied with his expression.
She had been in seclusion all this time and had no idea that Tang Sect's F4 were considered the most dreaded opponents in the tournament.
"Heh, whatever you say." Xia Yi chuckled.
Truth be told, he wasn't too eager to fight Tang Sect's F4 either.
They hadn't used their martial souls yet, but Xia Yi had a pretty good idea of what they were.
And he was fairly certain that the poisoning of Yuanen Yehui a while back was their handiwork.
The Tournament Begins
Before the match even started, Xia Yi noticed that there was a new figure seated beside Dai Tianling on the main stage.
A sharp-featured elder.
Vast Sea Douluo Chen Xinjie.
The moment Xia Yi looked at Chen Xinjie, Chen Xinjie's gaze also landed on him, studying him with curiosity.
If Yun Ming had already received Guan Yue's soul communicator message, then naturally, Chen Xinjie had received it as well.
"Have you found out anything?"
As Xia Yi and Chen Xinjie locked eyes, Dai Tianling turned his head and asked his minister.
"Liu Guang and Liu Jin's identities have been confirmed. They are indeed from the Green Skull Organization.
"As for Lan Fozi and Bai Yu, we couldn't find any records on them. They're likely from another continent, here for the Demon Chapter King's soul spirit and soul bone."
The minister bowed, his gaze sharp as a blade.
Yesterday, Star Luo City had suffered heavy casualties.
The Green Skull Organization had played a major role in that disaster.
And yet, its members still had the audacity to openly stay in Star Luo City?
"Two young five-ringed Soul Kings, both with One-Word Battle Armor, and they even have a Martial Soul Fusion Skill… If we eliminate them here, the Green Skull Organization will definitely feel the pain for a long time."
Dai Tianling snorted coldly.
Then, he turned to the main stage.
"Let the match begin."
This was at Chen Xinjie's request.
If not for him, Star Luo Empire wouldn't have resumed the tournament at this moment.
By the end of his speech, Dai Tianling was even smiling.
"I now declare the semifinals of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament officially open!
"The first match: Spirit Pagoda's Xia Yi and Gu Yue vs. Tang Sect's Ah-San and Ah-Si!"
With the sound of an exhilarating musical fanfare, the sky above the arena suddenly darkened.
Two beams of light descended from above—one enveloping Xia Yi and Gu Yue, the other illuminating A-San and A-Si, guiding them to the stage.
"Remember," Smiling Douluo Hu Jie gave a final warning to Ah-San and Ah-Si, "Whatever he says, don't believe it.
"The moment the referee announces the start—attack immediately, no mercy!"
Hu Jie was confident in Tang Sect's F4.
What he feared was them falling into Xia Yi's trap.
After all, plenty of One-Word Battle Armor Masters had been duped by Xia Yi before.
However—
Xia Yi didn't move at all.
Only Gu Yue, excited beyond words, charged onto the stage alone.
Everyone was stunned.
But before the referee could even announce the match, the moment A-San and A-Si stepped onto the platform—
Gu Yue's expression twisted in disgust.
"Urgh!"
She gagged, nearly throwing up.
She turned and bolted off the stage.
Faster than a rabbit, she fled back to Xia Yi's side.
"Damn it! Why didn't you tell me they were so disgusting?! I'm not fighting! You handle it!"
Still retching, she completely forgot her earlier bravado and shoved the match onto Xia Yi instead.
"...If it's a disaster, you can't avoid it."
Resigned, Xia Yi stepped onto the stage alone.
The referee was an elderly man with a restrained aura, but given that he had been appointed to officiate this match, he was undoubtedly a renowned soul master on the Star Luo Continent.
Since Xia Yi had always fought one against two, the referee did not mind when he saw Gu Yue keeping her distance.
"This is the final match of this round. The rules remain the same as before. Five-second countdown!"
"Five, four, three, two, one—begin!"
As soon as the match started, Tang Sect's Ah San and Ah Si sprang into action.
Three purple and three black—six soul rings appeared around them.
That's right. The entire Tang Sect F4 were all Soul Emperor-level powerhouses.
Their fifth soul rings lit up at the same time, and in an instant, an overwhelming stench erupted, enveloping the entire stage.
A domain-type soul skill—Clean and Hygienic!
Although Xia Yi was alone, Tang Sect's Ah San and Ah Si did not dare to underestimate him in the slightest.
After all, far too many powerful opponents had fallen at Xia Yi's hands.
Thus, as soon as they made their move, they unleashed their dual domains simultaneously, giving Xia Yi not even the slightest chance.
(End of Chapter)