Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting

Chapter 1176: Chapter 1176: Qi Tianlong’s Heart

The final competition will revert to an elimination format, meaning that a loss will result in immediate elimination. Therefore, each participant only has one chance.

Moreover, no one knows how many finalists now possess their own Mount Dragons. Dragon Clan members who have Mount Dragons aren’t allowed to use Divine Dragon Armor and Dragonlances during the competition. But still, that’s a two against one advantage which is very distinct.

Of course, no one would choose their Mount Dragon lightly. Once chosen, it cannot be changed for a lifetime. Even if one cannot become a Dragon Knight, the choice remains the same.

Today, on the Ascending Dragon Platform, there is only one competition arena. Unlike before, when multiple competitions started simultaneously, each match will be observed by all citizens and will be the toughest one.

All the drawing ceremonies will be conducted under the supervision of Dragon Knights to ensure absolute fairness in the final stages of the competition. At this stage, no means can influence the progress of the match. Everything must proceed in the fairest way possible. This is the rule of the Sky Dragon Alliance. Even for Dragon Knights, it is forbidden to show favoritism or commit fraud during this stage.

According to the rules of the Sky Dragon Alliance, at least six Dragon Knights will bear witness during the finals of the Ascending Dragon Competition, more than those who attended Lan Xuanyu and Xu Yanmo’s battle.

Qi Tianlong is one of the early arrivals among the competitors, with a rest area located beside the Silver Light Gate. Right in front of the resting area to the right is the viewing area for the Dragon Power Pillar.

After sweeping his gaze from the Dragon Power Pillar area, he fixed his sight onto the center of the arena, his expression slightly absentminded. His only goal in this competition is to be the ultimate champion. In fact, he has already reached the peak level just below the God Rank. If he had not deliberately suppressed his power, he could have already stepped into that rank. He did not do so precisely because of the Ascending Dragon Competition. After this competition ends, it will be his moment to enter the God Rank.

As the official disciple of the First Seat of Sky Dragon Planet, he is regarded as the future successor leader. The Sky Dragon also places great hopes on him.

In terms of strength, there aren’t many competitors in this competition who can pose a threat to him. But the sudden emergence of the Golden Dragon Princess seems to have changed everything.

Qi Tianlong does not have a Mount Dragon; his plan is to choose a Mount Dragon during the competition for Dragon Knights. The Mount Dragons available for selection then will be the most powerful. As long as he obtains the recognition of a corresponding attribute Mount Dragon, his strength will skyrocket. Generally, the more untamed the Mount Dragon, the stronger its power. This is why most talented young members of the Dragon Clan are not in a hurry to choose their Mount Dragons. Before achieving godhood, the chosen Mount Dragons are also below God Rank, and whether they can ascend to godhood and improve together in the future is uncertain.

Therefore, they would rather wait until after achieving godhood and directly choose a God Rank or even True God Level Mount Dragon, taking the best shortcut.

However, Qi Tianlong noticed that Lan and Xiuxiu share a very close relationship, which suggests that they might become a pair of Dragon Knight and Mount Dragon.

That day, the battle with Xu Yanmo left a deep impression on everyone due to Lan’s tenacity! Though her strength was not as great as Xu Yanmo’s, it was definitely not weak. Even more formidable was “her” growth. That day, “her” reception of feedback from the Ascending Dragon Platform shocked Qi Tianlong the most. The sight of four great Dragon Knights personally protecting “her” stunned and envied everyone.

Being a disciple of the Sky Dragon, he naturally received related news afterward. Lan not only completely recovered from her injuries but also truly gained benefits brought by the Ascending Dragon Platform.

The subsequent rounds of the competition confirmed this, as Lan defeated her opponents much more easily. In such a situation, if Xiuxiu is added as a Mount Dragon, they would be a very tough contender to deal with.

Xiuxiu may appear unremarkable, but even so, reaching the final stages of the competition requires a considerable level of strength.

Perhaps, “their” combination will be the biggest checkpoint on his path forward.

Thinking of this, Qi Tianlong suddenly felt as if there were flames burning in his chest, not from fear, but from excitement. What he loves most is to face challenges, to accept challenges from the strong, and to challenge the strong.

At the same time, he found his attention toward Lan increasingly uncontrollable, as an unstoppable emotion seemed to spread within him. That day, as Lan was knocked down time after time by Xu Yanmo, only to rise again and continue fighting, Qi Tianlong suddenly found an uncontrollable rage rising within his heart, an anger so fierce he wanted to tear Xu Yanmo into pieces.

Lan’s indomitable spirit also deeply shook him, making him feel great fondness for this woman from the Wild Dragon Clan, who possessed such noble bloodline.

Therefore, upon ascending the Ascending Dragon Platform, his gaze had always been seeking that figure, as “she” had not yet arrived, which caused him to be somewhat distracted.

Just then, suddenly, accompanied by a whooshing sound, two figures gracefully ascended and landed on the Ascending Dragon Platform. Qi Tianlong felt a sudden brightness before his eyes.

“They” hand in hand, both had long hair and stunning beauty, with frosty expressions and proud demeanor as they slowly walked toward the resting area.

“They” have arrived!

It wasn’t just Qi Tianlong who noticed their arrival; the contestants participating in the finals all noticed them too. For a moment, pairs of eyes fell upon “them,” showing various expressions, yet without exception, all had admiration in them.

Even Xu Yanmo, who had been defeated by Lan Xuanyu, had a smile on his face when he saw “them,” and even stood up to greet them.

“Lan, Xiuxiu, hello.” Xu Yanmo came in front of Lan Xuanyu and nodded to her in greeting.

“Hello,” Lan Xuanyu nodded back, whereas Bai Xiuxiu only smiled but did not speak.

That day, after being defeated by Lan Xuanyu and being pinned to the ground, Xu Yanmo, despite serious injuries, had enough healing that did not affect subsequent matches. After that match, he had carefully thought about the entire process and could not help but deeply admire Lan Xuanyu. He realized that he had fallen into her trap from the very beginning. Lan Xuanyu’s restraint, the final burst, and her tenacity during the fight were all commendable.

Though Xu Yanmo did not believe he would lose if he faced Lan Xuanyu again, he was thoroughly convinced by his loss in that match.

Xu Yanmo glanced at Lan Xuanyu then at Bai Xiuxiu and smiled, saying, “Are you going to fight together?”

Bai Xiuxiu asked, “Why? Are you trying to garner some military intelligence?”

Xu Yanmo replied with a bitter smile, “I just hope I don’t end up facing you two. Seeing Lan still makes my body tremble. It’s almost becoming a conditioned reflex.”

Hearing this, even Lan Xuanyu couldn’t help but show a smile. That day, Xu Yanmo really had a tough time under her God Annihilating Shock. The God Destruction Thunder that entered his body was not easy to bear. Even someone from the Dragon Clan with a formidable physique found it hard to withstand such a terrifyingly destructive power. Xu Yanmo, relying on his huge control over the light element, barely neutralized most of the destructive power, but it still took him a longer time to fully dissipate it.

If he were to face Lan Xuanyu again, with her now even stronger abilities, even if he could win, the injuries inflicted would definitely be more severe and would undoubtedly affect subsequent matches. Thus, his words about not wanting to face Lan Xuanyu and the others were genuinely from the heart.

Lan Xuanyu said, “Correct, Xiuxiu and I are fighting together.”

Xu Yanmo was actually just probing, not expecting Lan Xuanyu to give such a direct response. Surprised, he then nodded and said, “Then you two are definitely the favorites. From what I know, among the clan members entering the finals, besides you two, there are also two others who have Mount Dragons, but their dragons are additional, not in the top thirty.”