"Yu Lai, what exactly happened between you two..."
Leng Yaozhu's gaze gradually turned strange as she stared at the woman before her, unable to resist pressing further.
"Ah..."
"Sister, please stop asking..."
Leng Yulai was clearly stubborn by nature. This was something she couldn't talk about to begin with, let alone with someone pressing her like this - the more they asked, the less she could speak!
"Yu Lai, you..."
However, it was precisely this response - shifting from vague evasion to firm refusal - that completely silenced Leng Yaozhu. Her eyes widened in disbelief. Was this still her sister?
Luo Chuan was just a child! How could she let her sister do this!
Ahem... Besides, that was her disciple's girlfriend.
"What about me..."
"That brat has caused me so much trouble!"
Leng Yulai snorted coldly, her mood clearly displeased.
"..."
At this moment, Leng Yaozhu no longer wanted to speak, remaining silent alone. Luo Chuan was just a child, Leng Yulai...
You really are something else!
"..."
The next day, during the first round of elimination matches, when Tang Luochuan and his group came to draw lots, they all received their respective match assignments with no one getting a bye.
Among them, aside from the brothers Tang Wulin and Tang Luochuan, everyone else was in different zones.
"West Zone 1212 vs 1213."
"West Zone 1134 vs 1151."
These were the brothers' match numbers.
"West Zone 2, 1212 vs 1213..."
"That's quite a catchy sequence."
Tang Luochuan looked at the number 1212 in his hand and murmured quietly.
His match was the 14th in the second round of the western zone in the morning, so he just needed to wait a while. Wu Lin's match was very close to his, being the 12th.
"Our matches are earlier."
"Luo Chuan, we'll head out first!"
At this time, Dai Yun'er, Yuanen Yehui, Wu Siduo, Xu Xiaoyan and others said with smiles, while Ouyang Zixin also bid farewell to Tang Wulin with a smile.
At this moment, only the two non-participating girls, Gu Yue and Na'er, remained by Tang Luochuan's side.
"Phew..."
"Thankfully I'm only in the same zone as Brother."
Looking at the 1134 in his hand, Tang Wulin's anxious heart finally settled as he took a deep breath, thinking to himself.
Of course he wasn't the least bit afraid of elimination matches - after all, he was a man aiming to secure third place while competing for second. However...
If he encountered his brother, then he might really be in trouble, because no matter how he fought, he simply couldn't compare to his brother.
Although there were revival matches, who would want to lose in the first round, right?
"Let's go, we're heading to the West Zone 2 waiting area..."
Tang Luochuan didn't pay much attention to his younger brother's thoughts, merely glancing at him with a smile before heading toward the competition area with Gu Yue on his left and Na'er on his right.
Just as they arrived at their destination, a golden-haired figure caught his attention - it was the handsome, heroic Crown Prince of Star Luo Empire, who was also his brother-in-law, Dai Yueyan.
"Hmm?"
"Luo Chuan, Wu Lin, you're in this round too."
A hint of surprise appeared on Dai Yueyan's face as he immediately revealed a warm smile and spoke.
"Brother Yueyan.""
Tang Luochuan responded with a smile, and Tang Wulin beside him did the same, gazing at the person before him while lost in thought.
"Brother Yueyan, what's your number?"
Tang Wulin asked. If this Crown Prince of Star Luo turned out to be his opponent, that would be...
Truly wonderful.
Although he was one of the Eight Great Heavenly Kings of Monster Academy, he was only at the Soul King realm now. For someone of his level, wouldn't dealing with him be as easy as slicing through melons and vegetables?
"Hmm?"
"As for me, I'm number 1213. I wonder who contestant 1212 will be!"
Dai Yueyan smiled faintly, showing his lot with a calm expression.
"I don't know who my opponent will be, but it doesn't matter much. The elimination rounds aren't particularly challenging. I believe Wulin thinks the same, right?"
Looking at Tang Wulin before him, Dai Yueyan spoke with a light laugh. He clearly didn't consider the two brothers as potential rivals, carrying himself with an air of serene composure.
"Number 1212... I see, Brother Yueyan. Wishing you luck as well..."
Hearing this, Tang Wulin froze for a moment, sinking into quiet contemplation. That number felt strangely familiar...
Soon, he too fell into deep thought, saying nothing more, though a wave of curiosity stirred within him.
"..."
Beside them, Tang Luochuan remained silent for a long while. As the other holder of number 1212, it seemed that later on...
He would most likely step into the arena to deliver a spectacular beating to the Crown Prince—his own brother-in-law!
"..."
"Next match, 1134 versus 1151!"
Not long after, when the arena referee called out number 1134, Tang Wulin had already eagerly made his way to the competition grounds, clearly ready and waiting.
"Contestant 1134 hails from the Douluo Continent delegation and is an outstanding student of Shrek Academy on Douluo Continent. According to Elder Cai Yue'er, Dean of Shrek Outer Courtyard..."
"He is highly likely to become one of the Shrek Seven Monsters."
The referee announced with fervent enthusiasm, clearly having done their homework on the students from Shrek Academy.
"Shrek Academy..."
At the mention of this name, the audience erupted into a mix of excitement and varied opinions. After all, Shrek Academy wasn't as well-regarded on the Star Luo Continent as Monster Academy.
Tang Wulin felt slightly awkward—why did they have to praise him like that!
"Go, Wulin—"
It wasn't until Tang Wulin's eyes lit up, spotting Sister Zixin along with his parents in the audience, that his gaze steadied with resolve.
Not only was his girlfriend here, but even his parents had come to watch his match!
"Then—"
"Let's aim to finish this in three moves!"
Tang Wulin declared with eagerness in his eyes. With that thought, he stepped onto the arena.
"Contestant 1154 is an outstanding student from Star Luo Royal Academy, hailed as the Rising Star of Star Luo..."
"Sima Xian!"
"Originally, he had the potential to join Monster Academy, but by chance, he enrolled in Star Luo Royal Academy instead, studying under Dean Xu Yiran. His potential is limitless..."
As the referee's voice echoed through the arena, a somewhat slender man also stepped onto the stage. His eyes, however, remained fixed intently on Tang Luochuan's position, unwavering.
An outstanding student of Shrek Academy with the potential to become one of the Shrek Seven Monsters! This title was too tempting for him...
He had been defeated by Long Yue many times before, never achieving a single victory, and the gap between them only grew wider. But if he could defeat this genius before him who was qualified to become one of the Shrek Seven Monsters...
Surely it would wash away all his humiliation!
"Both contestants, please prepare!"
"Three..."
"Two..."
"One!"
As the referee's voice fell, both sides simultaneously released their Martial Souls, ready to strike!
"Bull Horn Dragon Body!"
"Golden Dragon King!"
Both sides, poised for battle!
"Wait..."
"His Martial Soul is..."
"Dra-dra-dra... Dragon King?"
Yet at this moment, Sima Xian's eyes widened in shock. Before the twin horns above his head could fully materialize, his body was already trembling uncontrollably.
Dragon King...
This is too much!!!
(End of Chapter)