Chapter 470

"The only contestants who can survive this cruel slaughter in the first session of Division A are two!"

"Only, only two!"

The voice fell.

The whole venue first fell into a vacuum-like silence.

Immediately, a greater uproar swept out like a tsunami!

Many spectators jumped from their seats, their faces full of disbelief and extreme excitement.

Originally thought it was just a step-by-step elimination, and in the end, at least sixty-four people would remain.

Who could have thought that the rules would change suddenly, the elimination blade would be so sharp, and only thirty-two people would remain after one round!

And in this first session of Division A, only two out of eight can survive!

This cruel-to-the-extreme elimination rate made everyone excited while exclaiming, and the excitement factors in their blood were also completely ignited!

After all, the closer it is to the meat grinder-like tragic slaughter, the more the bystanders can experience that trembling pleasure.

Who doesn't long to witness the peak confrontation between the strong without reservation?

Now, this fifth round, which has entered the white-hot purgatory stage, obviously will completely satisfy all their sensory stimulation!

Sawada Rika responded with a satisfied smile to the near-fanatical reaction of the live audience.

Subsequently, she shouted excitedly into the microphone:

"Then the fifth round match, 'Hell Two-Match', the draw for the first session of Division A—"

"Starts now!"

The giant screen switched instantly!

The photos and names of the eight contestants began to roll, collide, and intertwine crazily at a dazzling speed!

Xia Xia Xia Mujun's calm face, Suzuki Takayuki's tightly pursed lips, Morimoto Yūki's arrogant eyes, Ishida Ishida Kazuo's calm portrait...

And their match clips of thinking or swinging like a sword flashed by like a glimpse.

The gears of fate, in this low and violent music and the deafening heartbeat roar synchronized by the whole venue, bit together coldly and ruthlessly again, and began to turn.

In the spectator seats, the vast majority of the audience was already flushed with excitement, waving their arms.

Even many contestants in the waiting area couldn't help but clench their fists, their eyes burning.

Everyone understood that this first session of Division A, the purgatory start of eight surviving two, meant what kind of fierce and cruel slaughter!

Among the contestants, some had their Adam's apples rolling with nervousness, some had their muscles tense with anticipation, and some were indifferent as if they were out of the situation.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun belonged to that extremely indifferent person.

He sat quietly in the spectator seats, his gaze calmly watching the names rolling on the screen, as if the whirlpool that decided the life-and-death draw had nothing to do with him.

Not caring at all about how few people could stand and leave after this slaughter.

But Fukuda Tsukasa and others beside him had different expressions.

Although Fukuda Tsukasa knew it was a two-match early on.

But according to his original estimation, there should be at least ten to twelve people participating in the first session of Division A.

He really didn't expect that there were only a mere eight people.

Thinking about it, it was probably that the official made dynamic adjustments to the number of people in each division based on the actual arrival situation.

Maybe someone abstained, maybe someone was late and didn't arrive.

Leading to some divisions, such as this Division A, having an exceptionally streamlined number of people.

But no matter what.

This special battle start that was white-hot to the extreme made him couldn't help but glance at Xia Xia Xia Mujun beside him, the corners of his mouth twitching upward uncontrollably, revealing a playful smile of watching a good show.

This time, there was really something to watch.

After all, in his assessment, Xia Xia Xia Mujun's strength was almost at the bottom of the eight people in this field.

Now with only eight people in the melee, the probability of Xia Xia Xia Mujun drawing a strong enemy and being eliminated in one battle was almost 100%.

Horikawa Kaori pursed her lips tightly, her slender fingers twisting together unconsciously.

Her thoughts were similar to Fukuda Tsukasa's, so the worry in her eyes when looking at Xia Xia Xia Mujun was almost overflowing.

But Furukawa Masahiro and Furukawa Saio, the grandfather and granddaughter, appeared exceptionally calm, even a little happy.

Furukawa Saio dangled her little legs, smiling and leaning into Xia Xia Xia Mujun's ear, whispering in a voice that only the two of them could hear:

"The most powerful one in the field this time seems to be that 5-dan Ishida Ishida Kazuo."

"It seems big brother will win steadily."

Furukawa Masahiro stroked his long white beard, his eyes containing deep meaning, and laughed in a low voice:

"Yes, it seems there is not much suspense."

As for Suzuki Takayuki, he was ecstatic at this moment!

His heart was beating violently in his chest, almost breaking his ribs!

Eight surviving two!

This meant that as long as Xia Xia Xia Mujun wasn't overly favored by the Goddess of Fate.

Then, the probability of encountering him, Suzuki Takayuki, a quasi-professional shogi player, would be terribly high!

With Xia Xia Xia Mujun's strength similar to Asahina Akatsuki...

Winning against him was simply like sweeping fallen leaves in the autumn wind!

This time, it seemed that heaven was destined to make Xia Xia Xia Mujun fulfill the "bet" of dating Akatsuki!

Great, Akatsuki, it seems you can get the happiness you want...

Tanabe Yūto didn't have much heart to worry about Xia Xia Xia Mujun.

He originally thought that Xia Xia Xia Mujun's journey would stop at this round.

At this moment, he was more worriedly glancing at his friend Suzuki Takayuki beside him.

The distorted smile on Takayuki's face, mixed with ecstasy, ferocity, and determination, was really a bit scary.

Making him suspect whether Takayuki had some mental problems due to too much pressure before the match.

And Asahina Akatsuki, looking at the rolling names on the screen, sighed lightly in her heart.

No matter what, Xia Xia Xia Mujun was the person she fell in love with.

She originally held a fluke, perhaps the rules would be as gentle as usual, and only one person needed to be eliminated to advance.

Now it seems that she was too naive.

This sudden intensification of the rules was like throwing everyone into a high-pressure furnace.

Instantly raising the survival pressure to the extreme.

This also made Xia Xia Xia Mujun's path to advancement, in her view, basically sentenced to death.

Xia Xia Xia Mujun came to participate in the competition to improve his life, even if he won one more round and got one more prize money, his tight days could be better.

But now...

Sigh.

She lowered her eyelids, covering a trace of complex gloom in her eyes.

And on the other side of the spectator seats.

The three-person small group of Private Tenhou Academy, after digesting this rule information, almost wanted to cheer!

Especially Morimoto Yūki.

He had an ordinary appearance, and could even be said to be a bit rough.

Compared to Xia Xia Xia Mujun, who was as handsome as the stars, it was simply a difference between clouds and mud.

Every time he saw Xia Xia Xia Mujun's face, and the female cheers it triggered, the poisonous fire of jealousy in his heart burned even more fiercely.

What's more, there had long been a grudge between the two schools.

He longed to crush this guy upright on the chessboard!

As long as he won against Xia Xia Xia Mujun, he could step on the head of this "popularity king" and instantly plunder all the attention that made people jealous!

Let this pretty boy who relied on his face know that if you are weak, you have to practice more!

In the world of shogi, only strength is the most important!

Just as all living beings were in different states and their hearts were surging.

The cold broadcast sound, like the final judgment bell, resounded throughout the hall.

【The match is about to start, please eight contestants in the first session of Division A, according to the guidance of the staff, immediately go to the center of the venue to gather!】

【Repeat, the match is about to start, please eight contestants in the first session of Division A, gather immediately!】

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