The Legend of the Dragon King - Chapter 653

Chapter 653: Boos from the Crowd

The diameter of the competition stage was just a meter short of five hundred meters . If two people were on it, they would look like two ants on the surface of a round table . The gigantic protective barrier was more than two hundred meters high . It gave a feeling that it connected the heavens and the earth .

The view of the competition grounds was visible from any angle . Giant screens floating about in the air broadcasted close-up footages of some of the matches .

Before the knockout rounds, there was a break in the competition for three days . That was all the time taken to set up the stage for the competition .

All the matches, whether it was the one-on-one, two-on-two, or the team battles, would take place at this location . Each time the competition reached the stage of the knockout rounds, it would be all the rage . It was also the moment of wild excitement .

Out of the top sixty-four contestants, the thirty-two contestants who would proceed to the next round would be decided today . Each contestant would receive generous rewards, and after each round, the rewards would be doubled .

The contestants who had made it to the top sixty-four would be potential targets for recruitment by the various consortiums and clans .

Many young Soul Masters wanted to participate in the competition so that they could establish their names among the multitude . Then, they would have a firm foundation for their future development .

To be able to participate in the final stages of the competition, these sixty-four Soul Masters were already deemed successful .

There were only three from Shrek Academy whereas there were easily more than five from Monster Academy . This was the first time in Monster Academy's history where they had the least number of participants in the final stages of the solo competition .

The competition grounds was moved to another venue where there was ample space within the coliseum . The waiting area was much bigger too .

The lavish waiting area was set up at the edge of the competition grounds . Above it was the platform which was the ideal place to observe the competition .

The one-on-one competition was held today . All the sixty-four contestants were getting ready in the waiting area .

There were sixty-four luxurious and expensive sofas neatly arranged in the waiting area . A wide array of food and drinks were available . The waiting staff wore immaculate uniforms and were well trained . They were efficient in serving the needs of the contestants .

The waiting staff were young, beautiful, and full of vigor . Every one of them wore a faint smile, and their services were impeccable .

Those waiting here were the younger generation favored by the gods themselves . In the history of the Continental Young High-Ranking Soul Masters Elite Competition, there were many instances of romances which ended in marriages between the waitresses and the contestants . To these waitresses, it meant having better livelihoods . So, they were truly passionate about their jobs and service toward the contestants .

"Captain, this is the sixth waitress lingering in front of you . How do you feel about all this?" Xu Xiaoyan snickered as she spoke to Tang Wulin .

Tang Wulin felt helpless . He was asked, for the sixth time, whether he wanted any fruits or drinks .

Truthfully, among the sixty-four contestants who were male, there was none who could match his looks .

Young, handsome, and powerful . All these are powerful attributes to attract the ladies .

Tang Wulin turned his attention to Xiaoyan and said, "Xiaoyan, don't concern yourself with irrelevant distractions . "

The five contestants from Monster Academy sat on the opposite side . Dai Yun'er was currently pouting expressing her displeasure .

"Yun'er, what's wrong?" Dai Yueyan sat beside his sister to ask out of concern .

Dai Yun'er gave a snort . "I can't stand anyone who is promiscuous . "

The waitresses serving near them dared not flirt out of respect for the princess . After all, everyone knew of the princess's temperament . Moreover, Dai Yueyan was a potential candidate for the emperor's throne . As for Long Yue, although his strength was shocking, nobody dared to go near him due to the aura he projected . With a bald head and a body full of power and grandeur, most of the women kept their distance from him .

Dai Yueyan laughed hysterically . "I think there's a problem with your thoughts . Why don't you think about what you're going to do if he's your opponent in the competition?"

Dai Yun'er raised her small fist . "I'd pummel him until all his teeth fall out, of course!"

"Hahaha!" Long Yue guffawed . "Well said, Yun'er . Brother Madman supports you . Do your best!"

Dai Yun'er said, "According to the drawing lots competition procedures, he'll be fighting me in the next match if he wins this match . Just wait and see, all of you, see how I'll beat him up . "

When Dai Yueyan saw that his little sister was so full of hot air, he could not help but shook his head .

Following the flow of the competition, if Tang Wulin emerged victorious in the first two rounds, his opponent would be Long Yue in the third match . However, Tang Wulin and Long Yue were not in the same division . Both of them would only meet in the finals .

For Monster Academy's contestants, the final stages were equally important . They were under more pressure than those contestants from Shrek Academy .

After all, this was Star Luo Continent . They were thousands of miles away from Douluo Continent . Even if the whole of Shrek Academy lost, news of it would not reach their homeland, not to mention their ages were five years younger than Monster Academy's students .

On the other hand, Monster Academy could not afford to lose! Dai Yueyan had never worried about becoming the champion . As long as it was Shrek Academy that entered the semi-finals, Monster Academy would be considered the winner .

As for himself, he wanted to stop Tang Wulin from proceeding further, no matter what .

At this moment, a figure of light descended from the sky onto the stage .

There was a light that beamed down from the skies of Star Luo Coliseum . A figure accompanying the light descended slowly .

She wore a pale yellow attire and looked graceful and collected . Her delicate facial features were complemented with a faint smile .

"Hello everyone, my name's Fang'er . I'm honored to be the host and guest commentator for the final stages of the competition . "

It was Fang'er! The gaze of the audience was immediately on her . For some time, the deafening cheers resounded throughout the competition grounds .

In this year's competition, Fang'er's incisive and precise commentating, with her unrivaled beauty helped her growing popularity . Hence, the organizing committee decided to employ her to commentate during the final stages of the competition .

Fang'er landed at the center of the stage under the focus of the light beam . She bowed and curtsied toward the platform .

"Since we're in the final stages of the competition, the competition will get fierce and intense . After all, a single mistake could cost a contestant to be eliminated . Today's the first day of the final stages of the one-on-one competition . I'd like to take this opportunity to wish every contestant success in their matches . Naturally, what's more important is to show your skills and capabilities . "

Thunderous applause followed . After Fang'er bowed toward the platform for the second time, she walked forward slowly .

On the stage, all the spotlights shone brightly . Although it was daytime, the spotlights made the stage glow and drew the spectators' attention to it .

This was the first day of the solo competition in which the top sixty-four contestants were participating . There would be sixteen matches today, and another sixteen matches tomorrow .

Among the matches held today, Tang Wulin and Yuanen Yehui would be making their appearances . As for Xie Xie's match, it would be held tomorrow .

"Next, allow me to introduce the first pair of contestants for the knockout match . I believe everyone has been keeping an eye on one of them . He hails from Douluo Continent, the origin of Star Luo Empire . At the same time, he's the captain of the team from Shrek Academy which is also the top academy on Douluo Continent . Tang Wulin . "

The first match of the knockout rounds was Tang Wulin's match which was arranged by the organizing committee .

Shrek Academy had grabbed the attention of Star Luo Empire's denizens, second only to Monster Academy . As the captain of Shrek Academy and the powerful opponent who defeated Monster Academy's Su Mu and Hua Lantang, the attention Tang Wulin attracted was, needless to say, immense .

Hence, the organizing committee had placed his name on the first match of the knockout round, whereas for tomorrow's final match of the knockout rounds, Long Yue would make his appearance .

All this was done to heighten the attraction of the competition . When Fang'er made the announcement on the platform, the entire coliseum resounded overwhelmingly with a… Boo!

Amidst the jeers, Tang Wulin stood up and walked out of the waiting area .

The gaze and attention of the contestants from Monster Academy were on him . Long Yue had a smile on his face while Dai Yun'er was gnashing her teeth in anger . She was known to harbor a grudge . She could not forget the look on Tang Wulin's face when he rejected her . Every time she thought about this, she would be seething with hatred .

"Then, who would be Tang Wulin's opponent? Let's welcome one of the outstanding geniuses from Royal Star Luo Academy, also known as the rising star of Star Luo, Sima Xian . He's twenty years old, an outstanding talent nurtured by Star Luo Empire . Back then, he was also accepted by Monster Academy, but he chose to stay with Royal Star Luo Academy to further his studies for personal reasons . Today, he's already accomplished in his studies . He hasn't been defeated in this year's competition yet . The first match of today is a battle between two powerhouses . "