The following day!
After a series of eliminations, the martial arts tournament that originally boasted tens of thousands of contenders had whittled down to just ten!
One of the Spirit Pagoda disciples respectfully handed the list to Leng Yaozhu, "Pavoda Master, these are the final ten contenders decided by the martial arts tournament. Please take a look!"
The list detailed their names, appearances, and real ages...
Leng Yaozhu glanced at it briefly and with a light stroke of her pen...
Said indifferently, "Leave all those who are under twenty-five, and disqualify those who are over or have concealed their age!"
Upon hearing this, the Spirit Pagoda disciple hesitated, "But, Pavilion Master, if we do this... only the last two will remain!"
On the list, there were a full eight people over the age of twenty-five!
Leng Yaozhu gave him a look and said calmly, "The purpose of the martial arts tournament is to select the most suitable partner for the Young Pavilion Master. It's better for these opportunists to drop out early!"
Most of these people were after the resources of the Spirit Pagoda!
The disciple bowed his head, "Yes, Pavilion Master, I will go and announce the disqualification of these participants right away!"
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Below the stage, Xu Xiaoyan came walking arm in arm with Yue Zhengyu and asked curiously, "Everyone, how's it going?"
Xie Xie replied, "Zheng Yu, Xiao Yan, you've arrived just in time. Including Wulin, only the last ten remain!"
"However... most of those ten are well over twenty-five years old. Why the Spirit Pagoda hasn't disqualified them yet, I have no idea!"
Ye Xinglan also chimed in with a complaint, "Truly, those people look old enough to be Tang Wulin's father!"
Xu Lizhi agreed, "Indeed, does the Spirit Pagoda really want Gu Yue to be with some uncle in his forties or fifties? Just thinking about it gives me the chills!"
Tang Wulin chuckled awkwardly, "I think the higher-ups of the Spirit Pagoda must have their own ideas."
Even though, he too had been wanting to criticize this issue!
Yue Zhengyu shrugged, "Wulin, only with your temperament could you tolerate this. If it were me, I simply couldn't endure it!"
As they were speaking!
The Spirit Pagoda member in charge of presiding over the martial arts tournament announced with a serious face, "Upon investigation by the Spirit Pagoda, there have been many who concealed their ages to participate in the martial arts tournament. Therefore, all Soul Masters over twenty-five are disqualified!"
"The final match will be Tang Wulin against Chi Shanming!"
As soon as these words were uttered, they immediately sparked a flurry of discussions...
"Geez, the Spirit Pagoda finally isn't blind!"
"Pfft... What good does announcing now do? What were they doing earlier? Had it not been for that, I would have already won my beauty!"
"Exactly, I faced a Title Douluo in his forties or fifties. If not for that, I definitely could have come out on top!"
"Spare us, your bragging should have limits. Even without those Title Douluo level powerhouses, were you a match for those Soul Douluos?"
"However, does anyone know what Chi Shanming's background is?"
"No clue; there's no such person in our Tang Sect!"
"Don't look at me; he's certainly not from our Douling Empire!"
Xie Xie's eyes lit up as he stroked his chin in thought, "Chi Shanming, I've heard of this guy before, he seems to be a reserve War God from the War God Hall! His strength is at least at the Title Douluo level!"
"Wulin, it looks like you've met your match!"
Yue Zhengyu said disdainfully, "Psh, Wulin and I have already beat so many Title Douluo, just one reserve War God from the War God Hall isn't much!"
Yuanen Yehui pursed her lips and said, "Chi Shanming wouldn't be a reserve War God if he wasn't strong. We should still be cautious!"
Xu Xiaoyan, however, was very optimistic and laughed lightly, "No matter what, I believe Wulin will definitely be able to defeat his opponent!"
Xu Lizhi clenched his fist, "Wulin, come on! You must win! If all else fails, I'll secretly make you a few buns!"
Ye Xinglan interrupted from the side, "Stop, Lizhi, that's cheating and would lead to disqualification!"
Tang Wulin cast a grateful glance, "Lizhi, I appreciate your kindness, but I will win this battle with my own strength!"
He had to respond to Gu Yue's expectations with a final victory!
If necessary, he would even use the Sea God's Trident!
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Soon, the final battle finally arrived!
With Leng Yaozhu's permission, a Spirit Pagoda member announced, "Please Tang Wulin and Chi Shanming come forth to the platform for the showdown."
"The outcome of this duel will also determine who will gain the favor of the Young Pavilion Master!"
As the words fell, Tang Wulin and Chi Shanming, under the watchful eyes of many Soul Masters, stepped onto the platform...
Chi Shanming stood tall, his bare arms as thick as a normal person's thighs, his skin a bronze color...
Most notably was his fiery red hair, standing up like steel needles...
He glanced at Tang Wulin and opened the conversation, "Tang Wulin, leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters, I didn't expect you to be my final opponent. It really is a headache!"
Tang Wulin humbly replied, "The one with the headache should be me. You are a reserve War God of the War God Hall, after all!"
A slight smile played on Chi Shanming's lips, "Really? But I see in your eyes the conviction to win. Could it be... you've also come for the Young Pavilion Master?"
Tang Wulin didn't answer the question but instead spoke earnestly, "She is the person I love the most, and for her, I cannot lose!"
Chi Shanming nodded thoughtfully, "I see. Then let me see what makes you, the leader of the Shrek Seven Monsters, so confident to say such words!"
Perhaps this tournament was organized for you, but since I, Chi Shanming, am here, how could I return empty-handed!
As he finished speaking, his Soul Power burst forth, and a blaze-engulfed fire spirit emerged behind him...
Nine soul rings rose from his feet...
Tang Wulin was not to be outdone and likewise released his Bluesilver Grass Martial Soul...
"Three, two, one, start the match!"
Immediately after, Chi Shanming yelled, "Tang Wulin, be careful! My flames are the ultimate fire!"
One of the soul rings at his feet lit up...
The flames surged!!
Within seconds, his body was enveloped in layers of rampaging ultimate fire...
Tang Wulin was not idle, "First Soul Skill, Coiling!!"
Dense Bluesilver Grass swept toward Chi Shanming, but before it could reach him, it was instantly melted away...
Seeing this, he did not show surprise but thought to himself, "As expected of the ultimate fire, it melted the Bluesilver Grass in an instant!"
It seems I cannot clash with him head-on!!
With this thought, he immediately used a Tang Sect Secret Technique, Mysterious Jade Hands!!
His hands were immediately covered in smooth white jade, and he struck towards Chi Shanming...
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