With the broadcast announcement.
The once-crowded water bar and food stalls instantly emptied.
All the spectators eagerly returned to the super arena.
Even Ling Zhan and his companions immediately got up and headed towards the super arena.
This made Princess Saint Lucy, who wanted to get closer to Ling Zhan, give up the idea and follow her sister dejectedly.
Wow!!
However, unexpectedly.
Before Ling Zhan returned to the arena, a wave of exclamations erupted from within.
Then, the official commentator's excited and deep voice was broadcasted.
"The backstage draw is complete!!"
"The first semifinal match..."
"The three most anticipated contestants are up first!! And his opponent is..."
"Norton Lane of the Free Federation!!"
As soon as the commentator's words fell.
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!!"
The entire super arena erupted in a wave of excitement that could lift the roof!!
Especially the spectators from the Free Federation.
They stood up excitedly, clapping and cheering non-stop.
"Motherfucker! I've been waiting for this moment for so long! Finally, it's here!"
"Norton! Destroy that non-specialist! Crush the Dragon Kingdom!"
"Good! Turn that non-specialist into a worthless bum!"
"I can only say this kid is lucky to have made it to the semifinals. If he had faced Norton in the top 16, he would've been eliminated on the spot!"
"..."
The spectators from the Dragon Kingdom saw the arrogance of the Free Federation people.
Their expressions turned grim.
But they couldn't be bothered to argue with these idiots.
Arguing with these fools would only lower their own standards.
"Hmph! The more arrogant they are now, the harder it will be when they get slapped in the face!"
"Ling Zhan, you must win! Slap them hard!"
"So it's Li Chaoge against Princess Saint Luni."
"Praying that the two Dragon Kingdom contestants will meet in the finals!"
"..."
Amid the heated discussions.
Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge, still holding cups of milk tea, finally returned to the preparation area.
"God Ling! Go for it!"
"Yes! Beat that hybrid demon!"
"Good luck, Chaoge!"
Their team members also cheered and encouraged Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge.
At this moment.
The two-meter-tall, mountain-like Norton walked out of the preparation area with a blank expression.
Beneath his cold demeanor, a terrifying brutality was hidden.
Even some spectators who had been cheering and jumping couldn't help but shiver and quiet down upon sensing this demon's icy aura.
He...
Still did not bring his contract beast on stage!
Clearly.
This Chaos Demon still held contempt and disdain for Ling Zhan.
Of course...
With Norton's reckless and brutal fighting style, a contract beast would be of no real help to him.
After all, they had no cooperation.
Bang!!
As his heavy body stepped onto the floating stage, the entire arena fell into silence under his silent, violent threat.
"Damn! Such pressure!"
"After all, none of this guy's opponents have survived on stage!"
"Here he comes! The non-specialist is also up!"
Under everyone's gaze.
The slender non-specialist appeared opposite Norton.
"Huh!?"
"This non-specialist also didn't bring a contract beast on stage!"
Seeing the solitary non-specialist, the audience showed disbelief.
"Uh... isn't that a bit reckless?"
Perhaps Norton's pressure was stronger.
Many spectators subconsciously believed Ling Zhan was weaker than Norton.
If he wanted to beat Norton, he at least needed a contract beast.
After all, many spectators had witnessed the power of Ling Zhan's three contract beasts.
"Alright, alright, just shut up!"
"What's wrong with not bringing a contract beast? Haven't we been slapped in the face enough by this non-specialist?"
At this time, some spectators who favored Ling Zhan spoke up.
"Uh..."
The person scratched his head awkwardly.
At this moment.
The referee on the stage raised his right hand high.
This signaled the start of the match countdown!
The giant screen displayed the numbers.
Everyone's expectant eyes were fixed on the two silently facing off on stage.
Finally...
When the countdown reached '5'.
The non-specialist's hands flashed with light!
Immediately, a long and a short gun appeared in his hands.
"Holy crap! Dual guns!"
"Huh? After melee, spells, and swordsmanship, now it's dual-gun tactics?"
"But aren't dual guns low in attack power?"
"Indeed, it's almost impossible to harm Norton in his demon form with dual guns!"
Many gunner-class spectators were puzzled by Ling Zhan's move to use dual guns.
As everyone knows.
Excluding a few hidden second-tier paths set by various associations.
Gunners have three main paths to choose from.
First is the wanderer, dual-gun style.
This class has low attack power but excels in flexibility, dealing high sustained damage by kiting.
Second is the gunner, heavy cannon style.
This class has high attack power and many AOE skills, but is cumbersome and vulnerable in close combat.
Third is the ammunition specialist, bullet enhancement style.
This class is as flexible as the wanderer with high sustained damage.
Honestly...
Whether they were spectators or top-level experts in the VIP seats.
They didn't understand Ling Zhan's choice of dual guns.
In their view, against the melee-immune, ranged-indomitable Chaos Demon.
Either fight close combat like a martial artist.
Or counter with the deadly swordsmanship.
If all else fails, use a staff for ranged kiting.
In any case, anything would be better than dual guns.
"Alright, stop the chatter, the match is starting!"
...
On the stage.
"Hmph! Dual guns?"
"Are you trying to scratch an itch?"
When Norton saw the non-specialist draw dual guns, his heart filled with a disdainful sneer.
Whatever...
No matter what weapon this useless non-specialist uses!
In the face of my chaos power, it's all meaningless!
Moreover...
Before going on stage, he had already absorbed a lot of fear from the audience!
This made his condition better than in any previous match!
Filled with fear, his physical and magical attacks, defenses, and max HP were greatly enhanced!
All this...
Was due to an S+ innate talent he gained from inheriting the Chaos Demon bloodline.
'Fear Collector'!