Lamia-Vilun’s output was no ordinary 'bomb.' Once martial artists reached the Earth Realm, ordinary firearms were useless against their protective Qi shields.
Moreover, Zai Hanzao was a Heaven Realm martial artist. Only weapons on the scale of intercontinental ballistic missiles or nuclear bombs could threaten him.
Lamia-Vilun must have used a specialized divine path technique.
On the stage, Lamia-Vilun let out a series of sharp, bizarre laughs, "Aha, aha! Hahahahaha!" He looked like a raving lunatic.
The Dragon Capital Sword Bearer immediately rushed to the edge of the stage and waved a white flag.
Zai Hanzao’s body was a bloody mess on one side, his clothes torn, and his ribs exposed. He coughed up blood violently, a truly tragic sight.
After the Dragon Capital Sword Bearer waved the white flag, the referee blew his whistle: "Lamia-Vilun wins!!"
Then, medical personnel from the Dragon Country Martial Rankings logistics team quickly carried Zai Hanzao onto a stretcher and rushed him off for treatment.
Lamia-Vilun’s peculiar technique cast a shadow of unease over the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team.
If they were to face such a move, could they evade it? What would their fate be?
Prince Yan spoke, "Stay calm! Although Zai Hanzao is severely injured, he is not dead. Your focus should be on the competition."
"Do not let your minds be disturbed. The Martial Rankings World Championship is filled with experts, and all participants have many hidden trump cards. You must take this as a warning and not be careless or complacent."
This was precisely the situation Prince Yan had faced sixty years ago during his own appearance in the World Championship.
Out of ten participants, seven died on the stage. Only Prince Yan and two others returned to Dragon Country safely.
Someone spoke up, "This move by Lamia-Vilun was not in his profile."
"That's normal. After the Intercontinental Martial Rankings competition, one can advance to the Heaven Realm, gaining ample time to improve their strength and acquire many hidden abilities."
"Europe's Divine Path Master Lamia-Vilun, perhaps we underestimated those with titles before."
Zai Hanzao’s defeat made everyone cautious and tense.
It was said that Lamia-Vilun was bullied in school as a child, even sexually assaulted and humiliated by males. This led to long-suppressed rage, causing him to snap. Then, somehow, he awakened his bloodline and developed his abilities, killing everyone who had bullied him on the spot. Since then, he had become erratic and insane.
However, due to his immense power and youth, like a double-edged sword, he was brought into the European Union for serious training.
On the second day, the remaining matches of the first round concluded. Only six participants from the Dragon Country Martial Rankings advanced to the second round.
Zhao Liyu, Xing Hongzhuo, Zai Hanzao, and Wu Xiuyuan were eliminated. Han Lixuan, like a celestial demon, displayed techniques even more bizarre than Lamia-Vilun’s, directly killing his opponent and securing the victory.
The demonic path showed considerable prowess in combat. Han Lixuan, as the only martial artist among the younger generation of the demonic path to reach the Heaven Realm, inherited the core teachings of the nine veins of the demonic path, possessing formidable strength.
...
The next day.
The third day of the sixth month in the Jiazi year.
The Martial Rankings World Championship would hold the draw for the second round of matches.
By 6:50 AM, martial artists from various countries had already woken up, preparing to watch the live draw.
The first round of the Martial Rankings World Championship saw thirty-two deaths and fifty severe injuries.
This number alone indicated the brutal competition of the Martial Rankings World Championship.
Fortunately, none of the ten participants from the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team died, which was a small blessing amidst the misfortune.
"Gulp! Gulp! Gulp!"
At the dining table, Chen Jiuyang and the other five sat eating breakfast. Zhao Liyu, Xing Hongzhuo, Zai Hanzao, and Wu Xiuyuan were all severely injured, requiring at least six months, possibly even years, to recover.
For them, they would have preferred to die on the stage rather than face the humiliation of being insulted by others.
If Chen Jiuyang had not been present, Prince Yan and the Dragon Capital Sword Bearer would have preferred to see the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team perish honorably on the stage.
But with Chen Jiuyang present, the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team had the confidence and assurance to strive for greater heights. Therefore, when they were severely injured, the Dragon Capital Sword Bearer waved the white flag to save their lives.
The large screen lit up, and the profile pictures of the 105 contestants who advanced to the second round of the Martial Rankings began to scroll across the screen.
"Here it comes!"
Someone from the Martial Rankings logistics team gazed at the large screen.
To everyone’s surprise.
The first draw of the second round featured a Chinese contestant.
A shining red flag was displayed, and the profile picture was that of Chen Jiuyang.
The left side of the screen locked onto Chen Jiuyang's profile picture, and then the right side of the screen began to scroll rapidly.
"Click!"
The right side screen locked onto Gagu-Lala, a hunting warrior from Africa!
As the photo locked in, the Dragon Country Martial Rankings logistics team in the hotel erupted in cheers.
"It's a sure win!"
"Damn!"
"This opponent has no chance against King Gan. King Gan should easily advance to the third round!"
"Haha, let us congratulate His Highness King Gan on advancing to the third round of the Martial Rankings!"
Chen Jiuyang's combat power was truly undeniable. Among the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team this time, Chen Jiuyang was the stabilizing force. Even if everyone else fell, as long as Chen Jiuyang stood and advanced, the hope of the Dragon Country Martial Rankings team would remain.
Just like Prince Yan sixty years ago, Chen Jiuyang's current status and position were the same.
After a while longer.
Yan Hongming was set to face Michi-Stone Strong, known as 'Diamond' in the United States!
Ye Tiannan was matched against Sophie-Linra, the 'Ice and Snow Goddess' from Australia.
Jiang Lihuo was to fight Barbie-Ferrera, the sorceress from the European Union.
Han Lixuan was pitted against Sakurai Sambu from Japan.
He Wuji would face Mohan Das from the Indian Divine Kingdom.
The remaining matches for the six Dragon Country Martial Rankings contestants were all determined.
Except for Chen Jiuyang's relatively easy opponent.
The opponents of the other five were all extremely challenging characters.
It was as if an unseen force was at play, unwilling to see Dragon Country rise again.
Immediately, members of the Dragon Country Martial Rankings logistics team began to curse.
"Damn it!"
"Is this definitely not rigged?"
"It's only the second round, and they're deliberately pitting our Dragon Country Martial Rankings team against tough opponents!"
"There's a problem! There's definitely a big problem!"
Apart from Chen Jiuyang, the opponents of the other five seemed deliberately chosen to counter them.
Yan Hongming's spear was sharp, but how could he strike someone known as 'Diamond'?
He Wuji facing Mohan Das from the Indian Divine Kingdom; He Wuji excelled at using his fists, but Mohan Das was a secret prodigy from the Little Thunderclap Temple in the Indian Divine Kingdom, who had never appeared in public before, with very little information available about him.
Everyone knew that the Little Thunderclap Temple in the Indian Divine Kingdom focused on physical cultivation!
"Damn it!"
Amidst the curses of the Martial Rankings logistics team, everyone left the hotel and headed towards the competition arena.
Today was destined to be a somber and difficult day!