Chapter 622: The third round begins, facing many with few

In the end, he even unleashed such a heart‑shaking move, simply breathtaking.

By comparison, the Lord of the Great Wilderness, the Chu Emperor, and the Wuzhong Great Emperor seemed rather ordinary, perhaps because they hadn't gone all out, so the spotlight was snatched by the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor.

……

Within the One Side World.

The smoke cleared, and below there was not a trace of life's aura.

Those floating in midair could already confirm that Qin Hong and her junior fellow disciple had perished in the Duan Emperor's successive bombardments.

After the Duan Emperor retracted his aura, he gathered the spiritual essence below one by one.

Only then did the horrifying sight of the bombarded below appear before everyone's eyes.

The ground below split open completely, revealing a boundless huge pit—this was the crater blasted out by the Duan Emperor's Stellar Explosion Rain just moments ago.

It seemed to reach the very depths of hell, unfathomably deep……

At this moment, the Chu Emperor and the Black Emperor slowly descended from the air.

"Yo, you've come too—have you finished over there?"

The Black Emperor brushed off the dust on his shoulders and replied irritably, "All done… but next time, please send someone reliable—this Chu Emperor guy is totally unreliable!"

Saying that, he even gave the Chu Emperor a white‑eye glance.

The Chu Emperor shrugged helplessly, looking aggrieved.

"By the way, was that bombardment down there your doing, Duan Emperor?"

The Chu Emperor turned his head and asked the Duan Emperor.

Earlier he was still on the Above the Spirit Void, stepping on the haft of that heaven‑reaching giant axe, fighting fiercely against Big Guy and his sworn brothers.

Facing two opponents alone, he didn't fall behind; instead, wielding a single long sword, he cut both of them down from their mounts!

A sword formation left the enemies helpless, and they were all eventually sliced to pieces within it.

After Big Guy was slain, the enormous transformed axehead also quietly vanished.

Before he even landed, he saw the ground below reduced to ruins, naturally feeling curious.

While they were discussing animatedly, a voice suddenly came from above—the Duobao Daoist's.

"Congratulations to everyone of the Perfect World for winning this team match's first victory!"

Although the process was nerve‑wracking, with several close calls where the opponents nearly turned the tide, fortunately the few of them performed steadily and did not underestimate the unknown foes.

In the end they turned danger into safety, secured the first round, and it was truly deserved.

Soon, the surrounding shattered space gradually dissipated, and in an instant they found themselves back in the Chaos World.

The Lord of the Great Wilderness felt a bit dizzy, rubbing his brow, "It seems the disciples of the Sect of Severance have stopped casting their spell……

One must admit, those big shots of the Sect of Severance are indeed formidable—they actually created a world where they could freely wreck and smash.

Returning to the Chaos World, the few of them were greeted with enthusiastic applause and cheers.

"The Duan Emperor is awesome!!"

"The Black Emperor is great!"

"No wonder they're the dark horse—so cool!"

Everyone was delighted.

They were all infected by the enthusiasm of the Perfect World's people, after all—this first match, thanks to the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor's moves, turned into a spectacular showdown.

The final bombardment was even more astonishingly effective!

It completely ignited the spectators' enthusiasm!

Surrounded by countless applause and cheers, the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor momentarily felt unaccustomed.

The Black Emperor was fine—he'd heard such praise many times before, but now everyone present were the mighty of all heavens.

They were legendary figures from another world; even these renowned bigwigs were clapping for themselves, a feeling he was experiencing for the first time.

The Duan Emperor, however, felt a bit embarrassed.

Only then did he realize that the outside spectators seemed able to see the situation inside the One Side World that the Sect of Severance disciples were manipulating and conjuring.

In other words, was his bare‑upper‑body, disheveled appearance completely exposed?

How utterly embarrassing!

Just then, the Duobao Daoist walked over.

"Congratulations, you've won the victory of the first team match."

Upon seeing the Duobao Daoist appear, the previously cheering and jumping crowd immediately fell silent, respectfully making way for him.

"Many thanks, senior brother, for your support—this entire victory is solely due to the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor," said the Lord of the Great Wilderness, "I'm ashamed I couldn't lift a hand."

"Hahaha! No need to feel so inferior—team matches are won by everyone working together; if we relied only on the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor, how could we win? So you others are great too!"

Receiving praise from the Duobao Daoist, the Lord of the Great Wilderness and the others felt even more excited!

This word of affirmation carried more weight than the applause and cheers of the mighty of all heavens!

"You guys!"

A voice came through the crowd; the Black Emperor and the Duan Emperor found it familiar and turned to look.

All they saw were a few "old acquaintances" walking over from the crowd.

They were precisely Qin Hong and the others who had just been defeated in the One Side World.

Although they had met different fates in defeat within the One Side World, no matter how they died, their physical bodies would be restored in the Chaos World after death.

So they appeared unharmed, which made the Lord of the Great Wilderness and the others feel a bit unaccustomed.

"You…… did pretty well just now," Qin Hong said, pouting reluctantly.

The black‑robed man beside her jabbed her with his elbow, "Junior sister, be serious."

"Hmph~ I already listened to my second brother by coming here—I refuse to obey!"

It's obvious they were forcibly brought here.

The Lord of the Great Wilderness smiled and responded politely, "Your performance just now also broadened our horizons; you used some moves we've never seen before."

"Ah, no matter how strong, you still lose in the end..." The big guy who had been sliced into chunks by Chu Emperor's sword formation stood at the back, scratching his head and laughing embarrassedly.

"In a competition, participation is what matters; winning or losing isn't important. What's important is the communication during the competition, right?"

The Lord of the Great Wilderness' words left the few people ahead unable to refute.

The black-robed man gave a faint smile, "Well said. Since the outcome is already like this, we too sincerely congratulate you on your victory and hope you continue to strive."

Having said that, he forcibly took the unwilling Qin Hong away.

Those who lost the first round may face elimination thereafter.

They can choose to leave the Chaos World directly, or choose to stay inside and watch the matches.

Watching those few people's receding figures, the Lord of the Great Wilderness' expression grew somewhat complex...

"Black Emperor, Duan Emperor, you two had better remember: the upcoming matches must be fought with caution, don't repeat the same mistake." He instructed.

"Understood..." Black Emperor pouted his lips and replied.

The first round ended, and the second round began immediately, with experts from two other worlds taking the stage to compete.

This round has nothing to do with the Lord of the Great Wilderness and his group; they can watch the match at ease, waiting for the next round.

The Severing Sect disciples once again deployed a formation, sending the two competing teams into an independent space.

The God of Ancestral Sacrifice and the Empress of Talent and Beauty watched from outside, their hearts surging, and they couldn't help but feel the urge to join the competition.

The Three Cloud Sisters saw through their thoughts; Bixiao said, "God of Ancestral Sacrifice, Empress of Talent and Beauty, you two might as well go up and compete—with your strength, victory should be easy."

Hearing that, the Empress of Talent and Beauty lightly waved her hand and smiled, "Forget it, we didn't plan to participate, so..."

"If you win, you'll not only obtain the Primordial Qi, but also gain the favor of Xiao Huyao~" Bixiao leaned in and whispered, causing the Empress of Talent and Beauty's cheeks to flush.

"Bixiao Senior Sister, what are you saying… I, I'm not doing this for Ye Qin…" The Empress of Talent and Beauty's tone grew flustered, prompting the Three Cloud Sisters to cover their mouths and chuckle.

"Most of the experts present are giving their all just to catch Xiao Huyao's attention; God of Ancestral Sacrifice, Empress of Talent and Beauty, you two shouldn't hold back." Qiongxiao laughed.

"Cough cough… Even if we wanted to join, the few from the Flawless Heaven and Earth World have already won earlier, so we have no chance." The God of Ancestral Sacrifice said, face red.

"That said, don't forget that Xiao Huyao is the organizer; if you're willing, I can go talk to Xiao Huyao and guarantee you'll get to compete!" Bixiao patted her chest, full of confidence.

"Well… wouldn't that cause trouble for Ye Qin?" The Empress of Talent and Beauty hesitated.

"What trouble could there be? If you two compete, it'll surely be spectacular—everyone's looking forward to it!" Bixiao urged.

Hearing this, the God of Ancestral Sacrifice and the Empress of Talent and Beauty each nodded silently, saying nothing more.

…

In the Primordial World, beneath the Divine Tree, Ye Qin crossed his legs, humming a little tune, leisurely enjoying this rare moment of leisure.

Nüwa atop the tree was intoxicated by the scenery, and the two seemed to have forgotten the passage of time.

At that moment, space twisted, a rift opened in the void, and a graceful figure swiftly streaked through.

"Xiao Huyao~" Bixiao bounced over to Ye Qin's side, giggling.

"What's up? Weren't you supposed to be watching the matches? Why did you come back?" Ye Qin didn't open his eyes; even before Bixiao appeared, he had already sensed her immortal aura.

"Ah, I have something to tell you, Xiao Huyao," Bixiao cooed.

"Hmph, if you want to compete, then don't bother saying it—no way." Ye Qin understood; having watched such a spectacular competition, the Three Cloud Sisters and the Severing Sect disciples were surely itching to give it a try.

But judging by the overall strength of the Severing Sect disciples, forget a team match—even taking on a single world's expert one-on-one would be more than enough to make them tremble!

Bixiao licked her lips, leapt onto Ye Qin's side and lay down, saying, "Well, the God of Ancestral Sacrifice and the Empress of Talent and Beauty both want to compete, so…"

"Hasn't the competition in the Flawless Heaven and Earth World already ended?" Ye Qin asked.

"Ah, how do you know?" Bixiao was somewhat surprised; Xiao Huyao wasn't present during the matches, so how could he know so much?

"And the fight was incredibly fierce—one world was even destroyed, right?" Ye Qin said, legs crossed, speaking leisurely.

"Tsk… Did you sneak in to watch?" Bixiao asked suspiciously.

"No way, I've been right here all along." Ye Qin denied.

"Hehe, Bixiao Junior, I can vouch for that." Nüwa up in the treetops also murmured in agreement.

With Ye Qin's strength, why would he need to personally attend to watch? A flicker of his divine sense lets him perceive scenes across all times and spaces.

He had already seen the splendid performances of Black Emperor and Duan Emperor earlier.

"Oh, Xiao Huyao, stop teasing them—now the Empress of Talent and Beauty and the God of Ancestral Sacrifice both want to compete; see if there's any way, or else let Black Emperor and the others have another match, this time letting the God of Ancestral Sacrifice and her join!" Bixiao said anxiously.

"That's out of the question—rules can't be broken." Ye Qin refused calmly.

"Tsk…" Bixiao scratched her head, at a loss.

The rules were set by Ye Qin himself; having him break them would seem rather self‑defeating.

"But…" Just as Bixiao had no idea what to do, Ye Qin suddenly spoke.

"If we let them join by inserting them, that wouldn't be impossible either." He said.

"Really?! So that means the God of Ancestral Sacrifice and her can compete?" Bixiao's eyes lit up as she asked, overjoyed.

"Well… but don't get too excited yet; hear me out—there are many participants, so some omissions are inevitable, and experts abound in the myriad heavens. If the God of Ancestral Sacrifice and she want to compete, they can, but in the first round they must face the experts of other worlds alone as a two‑person team." Ye Qin said.

"Huh?" Bixiao was a bit dazed.

"Only two people? That means they'd have to fight five or six from other worlds? That's obviously unfair!"

"Xiao Huyao, you…" Bixiao said, dissatisfied.

"What isn't it? You came to beg me yourself; I didn't force you… Otherwise, you could just have them wait and see—if a one‑on‑one chance arises, they could step in." Ye Qin said.

Upon hearing that, Bixiao felt hope was slim.

Now the groups have already been set, with some even having many extra members, so we must split into two squads to conduct a fair showdown.

But there seems to be no group of just two people—such a force would be too weak, easily overwhelmed, and nobody wants to end up like that.

If only she had known today, Bixiao should have initially separated Black Emperor and Duan Emperor, casually pulling someone to join the God of Ancestral Sacrifice's side.

"All right, I've given you the method; what you do next is up to you." Ye Qin said. He had just turned his head when he discovered that Bixiao beside him had vanished without a trace.

Hey, where did the person go? They slipped away so fast!

Only to see a crack split open again in the void, Bixiao's petite figure darted in, and before leaving she didn't forget to thank Ye Qin.

No matter what, thanks first, little tiger demon—I've already thought of a method!

Before his words even fell, the spatiotemporal gate slammed shut, and Bixiao disappeared without a trace.

"That girl." Ye Qin gave a helpless smile, shook his head, and continued lying on the soft haystack, closing his eyes.

You really aren't going to go take a look? The first round match just now wasn't that exciting? The Nüwa on the treetop asked softly.

"No rush," Ye Qin replied calmly, "I still have some things to handle; it's not too late to go after I finish them."

Having said that, he closed his eyes again, wandering the Great Void.

……

In the chaotic world, the second round match was proceeding in full swing.

In a world controlled by the Sect of Cutting's disciples, the two sides were locked in a fierce battle with no clear winner.

Powerhouses from two different worlds were fiercely opposing each other, and the spectators outside the arena felt their blood boil, exclaiming with each move made by either side.

However, this level of excitement seemed not as thrilling as the first round, and it lacked the stunning maneuvers of the Duan Emperor and the Black Emperor.

At this moment, Bixiao returned to the rear.

The Ancestral Sacrifice God and others who had been waiting here for a long time eagerly asked, "Sister Bixiao, how did it go? What did Lord Ye Qin say?"

The Ancestral Sacrifice God bit their lower lip, suppressing the excitement in their heart.