The matches continued to rage on. Chen Shu and his two companions were the only exceptions; all other matches were mundane and uninspiring, devoid of excitement and riddled with moments that made spectators wish they were elsewhere. Chen Shu himself had visited the restroom eight times in two hours.
Finally, the first round concluded, and the competition for the top twelve commenced.
The next match was Xie Sunan versus Tang Lie!
Instantly, many eyes turned, eager to observe the expressions of the two contestants. Could Tang Lie also become the second "Green Emperor"?
Wang Yun clenched his fists, his voice filled with a sense of grievance as he whispered, "Young Master Tang, rest assured!"
Tang Lie stepped forward from the ranks, preparing to gravely injure Xie Sunan's contracted spirit. "Hurry up and fight! Don't tell me you're scared!"
Tang Lie summoned his contracted spirit: a strange bird covered in white feathers, the Wind Strider, rated A for potential. Not only was its speed astonishing, but it also possessed the innate skill "Wind Bind," making its combat power comparable to Xu Xiaoyu's Fire Bird.
"If you wish to fight, then I shall fight!" Xie Sunan stepped forward with determination, exuding an air of fearlessness. "Don't blame me for not giving you a chance. Once you accept the light of love, you won't be able to escape!"
Tang Lie's lips twitched. He resolved not to let the opponent unleash their skill. "Let's begin!"
Shen Wushuang looked at Xie Sunan, a hint of approval in his eyes. He hadn't expected the other party to be fearless. The Wind Strider was a flying contracted spirit, and in the special training class, its speed was second only to Xu Xingxing's mutated Thunder Bird. At the outset of their battle, the insect and butterfly would likely be torn apart before they even had a chance to use their skills.
"Die!" Xie Sunan's face was filled with fighting spirit, and he instantly summoned his insect and butterfly. However, the insect and butterfly didn't appear on the competition stage but beside Xie Sunan.
"What do you mean by that?!" Tang Lie glared, clearly displeased. He had intended to seize the initiative, but the opponent wasn't playing by the usual rules. "Are you afraid to step onto the stage?"
"Who said that?" Xie Sunan grinned. "I'm coming up!"
The insect and butterfly slowly meandered onto the competition stage, a green light flickering in their eyes.
"Die!" The Wind Strider flapped its wings, even with a hint of green light attached, its flight speed increased significantly. Tang Lie used his skill from the very beginning to ensure a fatal blow. The Wind Strider bared its claws and lunged towards the insect and butterfly.
But the next moment, the insect and butterfly slowly, leisurely retreated off the stage.
"I'm down here again!" Xie Sunan chuckled. Actively leaving the stage meant conceding defeat. However, by then, the insect and butterfly's skill had been fully charged. A green light flickered and shot towards Tang Lie.
"What the heck!" Tang Lie's eyes widened in horror, and he turned to flee! But alas, how could he evade the light of love? The green light instantly enveloped Tang Lie's head. Most bizarrely, the surging green light autonomously formed a large hat one meter tall.
"Uh..." Everyone was stunned. They hadn't expected Xie Sunan's mastery of his skill to be so profound. Behind this astonishing proficiency lay countless victims. No one knew how many people Xie Sunan had bestowed the "light of love" upon.
"You damn it! You're still using this trick even after you've lost?!" Tang Lie's chest heaved, rage surging through his mind, making him somewhat incoherent.
"Alright, Xie Sunan, retract your skill. You have lost," Shen Wushuang said, promptly announcing the result. Xie Sunan then unhurriedly canceled his divine skill. Although it lasted only a moment, it was enough to disgust Tang Lie. Many people sighed in unison, "Tang Lie won the match, but he lost his life."
At this moment, Tang Lie's fists were clenched, and his face looked somewhat pale. Whether it was an illusion or not, he felt as if the green light was still lingering above his head. These few short seconds would likely take him a lifetime to heal from.
The others breathed a collective sigh of relief, feeling grateful to Tang Lie. Xie Sunan's elimination meant no one else would suffer.
"Alright! Now for the next match, Chen Shu versus Yang Ziyu!"
Upon hearing this, the attention of the entire class shifted. Although Chen Shu's slime was rated F, it always gave off an unfathomable aura, naturally drawing more interest to his battles.
Yang Ziyu was a pure-looking girl, appearing fragile and delicate, as if a single punch would make her cry for days. She stepped forward and summoned her contracted spirit: a fox with a purple tail appeared. It was a B-rated Violet-Eyed Fox, already outshining the slime by leagues in terms of appearance.
Yang Ziyu approached Chen Shu and whispered, "Brother Chen, could you go easy on me?"
"I will, little sisters are meant to be cherished," Chen Shu grinned. "You're trying this move at such a young age? If that's how you want to play, then I'm wide awake."
*Boom!* A golden slime instantly descended onto the competition stage, undoubtedly the heavyweight contender of the entire venue. The slime opened its large eyes, showing a hint of curiosity towards the Violet-Eyed Fox.
The Violet-Eyed Fox's eyes shifted, and a seductive purple light shot out rapidly. The slime was too slow to dodge. The purple light entered its body, and the slime began to laugh foolishly, drool dripping from its mouth.
"Do contracted spirits have 'Seduce' skills too?" Many people were astonished, having never imagined such a move. Yang Ziyu smiled slightly. Although her contracted spirit was rated B, its potential was immense, belonging to an alternative control-type contracted spirit. If its evolutionary level increased, it could even temporarily control formidable beasts from other dimensions. It was precisely due to the bonus points for her special contracted spirit that she had successfully entered the special training class.
Yang Ziyu spoke, "Little brother, you've lost!" The slime, as if possessed, foolishly walked off the stage. *Hehe~~* The slime continued to drool, looking utterly adorable. But just as it was about to leave the competition stage, the slime's eyes suddenly became resolute. The "Charge" skill was activated! The Violet-Eyed Fox hadn't even reacted, instantly being sent flying. Everything happened too suddenly; everyone was caught off guard. They thought the slime was charmed, which was why it appeared so foolish, but they didn't realize it was naturally that simple-minded. Given the slime's intelligence level, how could it possibly understand charm?
While the Violet-Eyed Fox was airborne, the slime leaped up, activating "Violent Sitting Kill!"
"No!" Yang Ziyu's eyes widened. The slime was so heavy; if it truly landed on her, she would be at least severely injured.
*Boom!* Chen Shu didn't hesitate. The slime landed instantly. "With this two-hundred-pound weight, can you withstand it?!"