Neuvillette, You Have a Death Wish!

Good grief, this had just been added!

Was this rule specifically meant to target Tang San?

Tang San's mouth fell slightly open. He wanted to speak, but stopped himself.

As Chief Judge, Neuvillette could actually add rules to the competition whenever he wanted?

The spectators were stunned as well. Thinking it over carefully, Neuvillette was right. Taunting one's opponent was something that could be done before the match.

Once the soul battle officially began, it was better to let one's skills do the talking!

Everyone looked down on such underhanded behavior.

"Soul skills aren't scary; words hurt the most. Referee Neuvillette, he really... I'm crying!!!"

Tang San thought, Wasn't being underhanded also part of one's strength?

He wanted to say something, yet could not get the words out. Tang San was truly numb.

He had only wanted to persuade Zhu Zhuqing not to struggle pointlessly, yet Neuvillette said he was interfering with his opponent!

He could make the dead sound alive!

Damn it, Neuvillette was targeting him, Tang San! Fairness and justice were all lies!

"That's not right. How did I use verbal attacks?"

Tang San asked in confusion. He did not understand. Was there even the slightest problem with his words?

"Contestant Tang San, my eyes are the measure. Please do not question my judgment!"

"When you mentioned Dai Mubai, Contestant Zhu Zhuqing's emotional fluctuations were filled with anger and confusion. You may understand them as extremely complicated. There should be some sort of grudge between them."

Neuvillette said calmly, explaining why he had claimed Tang San had intentionally interfered with his opponent.

Zhu Zhuqing froze, disbelief filling her beautiful eyes. She had never imagined that Neuvillette could sense her emotions!

Tang San was equally stunned. He looked at Zhu Zhuqing, then at Neuvillette. He was no fool; Zhu Zhuqing's gaze was too obvious, entirely unfeigned.

"Could Zhu Zhuqing really have a grudge against Dai Mubai?"

"That's right. These past two days, Zhu Zhuqing got angry whenever she saw Dai Mubai and completely ignored him. I thought she was just cold by nature, but so that's how it was..."

"They knew each other before!"

"When Dai Mubai spoke earlier, he was hesitant and evasive. It seems I misunderstood. He truly didn't want me to hurt Zhu Zhuqing, but what hardship could he possibly have?"

Tang San thought to himself. What he considered was not what was going on with Zhu Zhuqing, but whether Dai Mubai had some unspeakable difficulty!

"Contestant Tang San, if I were your opponent right now and mentioned Miss Xiao Wu in front of you, what would you think?"

Tang San: "???"

This Neuvillette truly had a death wish!

How dared he?!

"You see, you would be angry too. There is no issue with saying such things before the match; that one minute is meant for contestants to say them. Saying them during the official match, however, is highly inappropriate."

"Now then, do you accept this newly added rule?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San suddenly "came to a realization"!

"I..."

"I accept!"

Tang San ultimately nodded. He had to accept it even if he did not want to. Although Neuvillette's analogy had a death wish, what he said was not wrong in the slightest.

Doing that was indeed inappropriate!

Seeing that even Tang San, one of the contestants, had "yielded," the spectators naturally had no objections.

"The match continues!"

As Neuvillette's words fell, the soul battle began!

"First Soul Skill: Kin... Blue Silver Entanglement!"

Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing were less than thirty meters apart, while his First Soul Skill could be freely controlled within fifty or sixty meters.

As his first yellow soul ring flashed, the Blue Silver Grass in Tang San's hand instantly surged in size, pouncing toward Zhu Zhuqing like a vine.

Zhu Zhuqing knew Tang San's soul skills and had long been prepared, but she did not dodge.

"Second Soul Skill, Netherworld Hundred Claws!"

"Gasp..."

"I was so focused on watching Neuvillette that I overlooked it. These two look so young, yet they're both Soul Grandmaster-level powerhouses?"

"Yeah, one is level twenty-seven and the other is level twenty-nine. How is that possible?!"

Everyone drew in sharp breaths and looked at Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing in surprise.

Neither of them wore masks at the moment. After seeing Tang San and Zhu Zhuqing's faces clearly, the spectators could not help but sigh.

The two of them were simply too young.

Wait, if these two were exceptionally gifted, then what about Neuvillette, standing at the edge of the arena?

To serve as referee for two Soul Grand Masters, he had to be at least a Soul Elder, right?

Neuvillette looked far more mature, but he could not be much older than the two of them.

As Zhu Zhuqing used Netherworld Hundred Claws to cut through the Blue Silver Grass, her first soul ring flashed as well.

"First Soul Skill: Hell Stab!"

This was an instant-activation skill that allowed her to quickly move to her opponent's side and deal damage.

The corners of Tang San's lips rose slightly, and a trace of disdain flashed through his eyes. While Zhu Zhuqing had cut through the Blue Silver Grass, she had ultimately been contaminated by its seeds, making it very convenient for him to use his Second Soul Skill!

He had already advised Zhu Zhuqing to surrender, but the girl simply would not listen. There was no helping it; he could only defeat her.

"Second Soul Skill: Parasitism!"

In an instant, Zhu Zhuqing, who was charging forward, was immediately wrapped in Blue Silver Grass. She wanted to sever it with her sharp claws, but both her hands and feet were bound, leaving her completely unable to do so.

Strength was not the strong suit of an Agility Attack Type soul master. She could not break free through brute force.

After struggling to no avail, a trace of determination showed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, but there was nothing she could do.

"Zhu Zhuqing..."

As Tang San spoke, he seemed to recall something. He turned his head and looked at Neuvillette.

His entire body jolted. He had almost broken the rules again!

"I surrender."

Zhu Zhuqing's cold voice rang out. Before Tang San could throw her out of the arena, she finally spoke.

She knew she was no match for Tang San, but she had not expected the gap between them to be so great.

Upon hearing this, Tang San hurriedly released the Blue Silver Grass, returning Zhu Zhuqing's freedom.

"Contestant Zhu Zhuqing has surrendered. Contestant Tang San wins!"

Neuvillette said expressionlessly.

He did not feel disappointed because Tang San had won. Zhu Zhuqing had never been Tang San's opponent to begin with. Besides, as an absolutely fair and impartial referee, he would not favor anyone.

Hmph, so what if he is targeting me, Tang San? With combat strength like Zhu Zhuqing's, how could she possibly defeat me?

Tang San thought to himself. He believed Neuvillette was targeting him. How could anyone forbid someone from persuading their opponent to surrender before the match?

The spectators were somewhat disappointed. This match had ended far too quickly. Both contestants had used two soul skills, but they had used them consecutively within a very short span of time.

The match had only just begun, and then it was over.

"Hm?"

Just as the match ended, Neuvillette froze slightly. The power within his body had actually surged by a substantial amount!

All the previous matches combined had not given him as much as this one.

"What was the reason?"