The top ten emerged

After several rounds of fierce competition, the Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention for the Douluo Continent, has entered its final stage amidst great anticipation.

With the final round of competition concluded, the top ten were finally selected.

According to the final rankings released by the Spirit Pagoda, the top ten contestants in this year's Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention are as follows:

Group One -- Naruto Uzumaki.

Group Two – Nan Fusheng.

Group 3 -- Cai Xukun.

Group 4 – Duanmu Yan.

Group 5 – Uchiha Sasuke.

Sixth Group – Yu Longyue.

Group 7 – Shenwei Kamui.

Group 8 -- Lan Fuzi.

Group 9 – Cheng Liuxiang.

Group 10 -- GG Bond.

It is worth noting that the name "GG Bond" is clearly a pseudonym. Although the Spirit Pagoda had communicated with the contestant about his identity multiple times, they ultimately respected his choice because he insisted on using this name. This little episode added a touch of fun to the top ten list.

Among the top ten contestants, Tang Wulin's alias, Yu Longyue, is the most famous, not because of her strength, but because of the Sea God Trident in her hand.

The contestants in this Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention all come from various parts of the mainland. Although they may not be at the very top of the power pyramid in the Douluo Continent, they generally possess basic treasure identification skills and industry insight.

Anyone with eyes could see that the pupil that Qiangu Zhangting took out in the Sixth Group's qualifying match was no ordinary object, but even so, he still lost to Yu Longyue.

During the competition, most Spectator and participants were only focused on the outcome of the battle and had not yet given much thought to the Golden Trident in Yu Longyue's hands.

Even after the match, as various forces and industry analysts reviewed the details of the game, discussions about this Golden Trident gradually intensified.

Many seasoned Artifact Appraiser and senior figures in the Soul Master World, after repeatedly observing the competition footage and judging from the artifact's shape, concluded that this Golden Trident is very likely a legendary "Divine Artifact."

Even bolder speculations suggest that the artifact might be the Sea God Trident, a divine Divine Artifact held by Sea God Tang San, the ancestor of the Tang Sect and the Sea God, 20,000 years ago.

This speculation is not unfounded.

On the one hand, there are many legends about the Sea God Tang San circulating in the Douluo Continent. His deeds have been recorded in various books. The image of the Sea God Trident has been preserved in various places through written records, murals and carvings. The appearance of the weapon held by Yu Longyue is highly consistent with the description of the Sea God Trident in historical records.

On the other hand, there is a special connection between the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Sea God Tang San — the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's ancestor, Yu Xiaogang, was the Sea God Tang San's mentor when he was young.

Yu Xiaogang once took pride in "cultivating Godhood," and his "Martial Soul Theory" played a key role in Tang San's growth.

Based on this historical connection, mainland Chinese citizens and analysts have put forward the first mainstream speculation:

Twenty thousand years ago, when the Sea God Tang San ascended to the Divine Realm, Yu Xiaogang chose to stay on the Douluo Continent for some reason, continuing to refine his "Invincible Theory" and cultivate Spirit Master talents.

Out of gratitude for the bond between master and disciple, Tang San gifted the Sea God Trident, which he always carried, to Yu Xiaogang to protect the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. This Divine Artifact was thus passed down through generations in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, eventually ending up in the hands of Yu Longyue.

This conjecture is logically sound and aligns with the public's emotional expectations of a "deep bond between teacher and student," and it quickly gained widespread acceptance.

Of course, with good comes bad.

Besides the mainstream speculation, there are also some controversial unofficial historical records. The most widely circulated version, due to its dramatic plot, has become a topic of conversation for many.

According to this unofficial history, on the eve of Sea God Tang San's ascension to the Divine Realm, Yu Xiaogang approached Tang San and asked to take him with him. The dialogue is recorded as follows:

"Oh, it's Xiaogang. What can I do for you?" Tang San asked.

"Little San, I heard you're going to ascend to the Divine Realm, is that true?" Yu Xiaogang asked anxiously.

Tang San nodded and replied, "That's right."

"Then can you take me to the Divine Realm?" Yu Xiaogang asked directly.

Tang San shook his head decisively. "No."

"Why not?" Yu Xiaogang pressed.

"Because there are rules in the Divine Realm that you can't bring too many people with you when you ascend," Tang San explained.

Yu Xiaogang persisted. "Little San, you're a dual Sea God and the Asura God! And as the Asura God, you're the God of Law Enforcement of the Divine Realm. Can't you give your teacher a special favor?"

"No, precisely because the Asura God is God of Law Enforcement, I cannot break the law." Tang San's answer was firm and unwavering.

"But, Teacher really misses the God..." Yu Xiaogang's words were interrupted by Tang San before he could finish.

"No, you don't want to." Tang San raised the Sea God Trident, his tone suddenly changing. "You audacious Yu Xiaogang, if you dare to go to the Divine Realm today, you'll dare to go to Xiao Wu tomorrow! Prepare to die!"

"Ah!!!!" Yu Xiaogang let out a scream.

According to records, with Yu Xiaogang's death, the Sea God Trident remained on his body, becoming a heirloom of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.

There are many versions of this unofficial history, but this version is the most famous because it is the most entertaining.

However, such records have always remained in a state of "being kept in the dark".

Because a large number of fans of Tang fans and Shrek fans strongly oppose such unofficial histories that smear the master-disciple relationship between Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, any such content that is circulated is often met with fierce rebuttal.

Until recently, with the Tang Sect being officially labeled as "traitors," Shrek Academy's strength and influence have declined significantly, losing its previous ability to suppress such controversial content, and these unofficial histories have begun to reappear and spread.

In short, despite the ongoing controversies surrounding unofficial histories, the general public and most factions in the Douluo Continent still largely accept the rationality of the mainstream speculation.

After all, Sea God Tang San, didn't take his teacher with him to ascend to heaven, so leaving him a Trident to protect him shouldn't be too much to ask, right?

Under this consensus, and after many rounds of misinformation, the claim that "the Golden Trident in Yu Longyue's hand is Divine Artifact given to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan by the Sea God Tang San" has gradually become the common understanding among the people of mainland China.

In other words, the process was wrong, but the result was right.

As the news that "Yu Longyue possesses the Sea God Trident" spread further, various forces with ulterior motives began to focus their attention on Yu Longyue.

Some Spirit Master organizations that coveted the Divine Artifact, as well as secret groups interested in the Tang Sect and the Sea God's legacy, secretly inquired about Yu Longyue through various channels.

The area around Ming Capital Grand Stadium was already packed with people early in the morning, the vast majority of whom did not have tickets.

Today is the last day of the Martial Arts Matchmaking Convention, and it's the day when the Silver Dragon Princess will finally decide who she will choose. There's a big screen outside the Stadium, and even if you can't get in, you still want to see the results as soon as possible.

Meanwhile, many people are also trying to buy tickets for today's event at high prices. This is a once-in-a-century event in mainland China. Although it can be watched via live stream, the experience of being there in person is definitely the best!

As a result, the Federal Government had to deploy more troops to maintain order and ensure that no mass incidents occurred.

With their tickets in hand, the Spectator, guided by staff, verified their identities and passed through security in an efficient and orderly manner.

While queuing, many groups of friends couldn't hide their excitement and started discussing "today's event," with the clash of different opinions making the atmosphere even more lively.

"Do you think Silver Dragon Princess will personally take to the stage today? According to the tournament rules, she has the right to challenge any of the top ten contestants. If we can see her make a move, this trip will definitely be worthwhile!"

A young man dressed in a blue outfit and carrying Soul Tool backpack spoke first, his tone full of anticipation.

Upon hearing this, his companion shook his head slightly. "It's hard to say. The Silver Dragon Princess's strength has long been rumored on the continent. It is said that she has reached the level of Titled Douluo, but there are also many formidable characters hidden among the top ten contestants this time."

There are those who can manipulate various elements, those who excel in Mecha combat, and those Martial Soul are inherited from ancient bloodlines. If they were to actually fight, it would be really hard to predict who would win.

Just as the two were discussing, a slightly excited female voice came from not far away:

"Who cares who wins or loses, I'm here today to cheer for my 'Pigeon'! Although I've always shipped him and the Silver Dragon Princess, the thought of him possibly being chosen still makes me so sad..."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a tall, muscular boy next to him couldn't help but retort:

"What's so appealing about those slick-haired, Xiao Bai with unstable Soul Power? A real man should be like my idol, ' GG Bond,' with solid Soul Power and a forthright personality. That's the kind of strong man worthy of the Silver Dragon Princess!"

Who are you calling Xiao Bai?

The woman's voice instantly rose, filled with obvious anger, "GG Bond? That guy with the big belly who shamelessly calls himself GG Bond, does he even deserve to be called a strongman? He's just a fat pig. I suspect he was secretly taking drugs before he won!"

"How dare you insult my idol? I'll fight you to the death!" the boy said, taking a step forward, but the surrounding Spectator quickly reached out to stop him.

The woman, however, refused to back down, and retorted with her hands on her hips, "Come on! Who's afraid of who? Little brother, looking at you, you haven't even grown any hair yet. Are you just a newly promoted Soul Grandmaster and you dare to come here chasing after celebrities?"

"I'm eight years old this year, but being young doesn't mean I'm weak! I've already reached the Soul Elder level, and beating you is more than enough for me!" The boy stiffened his neck, clenched his fists, and his eyes were full of a defiant spirit.

Seeing the two arguing, the surrounding Spectator laughed and tried to mediate, with one jokingly saying:

"Alright, alright, we're all here to watch the game, let's not let our idols ruin our harmony. Whether it's 'GeGe' or GG Bond, they'll have to prove themselves with their skills today. Let's just wait and see how they perform!"

Amidst the lively discussion, the queue to enter slowly moved forward.

Nan Fusheng entered the rest area early and waited calmly, not looking nervous at all.

In fact, he wasn't nervous at all. After all, he had already gotten his hands on the Silver Dragon Princess that the Spectator was so eagerly anticipating, so how could he possibly be nervous?

"Tch, you're pretty laid-back." Just then, a disgruntled click of the tongue sounded from behind him.

He turned his head at the sound and saw Lan Fuzi dressed in a silver retro samurai outfit.

Today, Lan Fuzi is completely different from before. Her long hair, which she used to deliberately hide, is now draped behind her head. The tailored silver samurai outfit outlines her tall and straight figure. Although she still maintains her men's attire, she cannot hide the soft lines between her eyebrows. Her androgynous beauty is fully displayed.

What's the use of being nervous? What belongs to you will eventually come to you.

Nan Fusheng's lips curled slightly, his tone calm yet certain. He then changed the subject, his gaze falling on Lan Fuzi, and added pointedly, "Compared to me, I think the person who should be most nervous right now is you."

"Me? What do I have to be nervous about?" Lan Fuzi retorted subconsciously, but her tone was undeniably stiff, clearly indicating that Nan Fusheng's words had touched a nerve.

"Based on this alone," Nan Fusheng pointed below, "Frankly, I really don't understand why you're still hiding your gender. If Gu Yuena ultimately chooses you, how do you plan to handle the situation?"

"I... my feelings for Miss Gu Yuena are purely admiration. There is absolutely no way that the embarrassing scene you described could happen!" Lan Fuzi's cheeks flushed instantly, but her voice unconsciously weakened, and she could not hide her guilty conscience.

Having shared a meal together before, this young woman clearly considered Nan Fusheng a friend; otherwise, given her initial fiery temper, she would have definitely slapped him first.

"Yes, yes, I understand." Nan Fusheng nodded in agreement, but his tone was clearly teasing. "I know you, you Shrimp Head Girl, are a pure love God of Combat, but Gu Yuena doesn't know that."

"The purpose of this conference was to find her a husband so she could be happy in the future, but you seem to lack this ability from the start, and you're also suspected of marriage fraud."

In fact, with Gu Yuena's keen insight, Lan Fuzi's clumsy pretense had probably already been seen through. But Nan Fusheng didn't expose her, instead enjoying continuing to tease the girl in front of him who was saying one thing but meaning another.

I'm not some "Shrimp Head Girl"!

Upon hearing this, Lan Fuzi first glared fiercely at Nan Fusheng, then said with a frustrated yet determined tone, "In short, I will not give up. At worst, we can cultivate our relationship after Miss Gu Yuena chooses me, and then I will confess everything to her after feelings have developed over time."

"I've already said all this, and you still aren't going to give up?"

Nan Fusheng patted his forehead, feigning distress, and said with a hint of regret, "I thought I could take this opportunity to eliminate a competitor ahead of time."

"Damn, you actually had this kind of idea in mind!"

Lan Fuzi reacted instantly, glaring at him again, then patted her chest, her tone tinged with relief, "Luckily, I had a strong will and wasn't swayed by your words, otherwise you really would have succeeded!"

"I'm not feeling well, I'm so sorry."

"Good to know." Lan Fuzi nodded in satisfaction, her gaze falling on Nan Fusheng, a gloating smile suddenly appearing on her face. "Besides, even if you really 'kick' me out of the game, you still won't have a chance to be chosen by the Silver Dragon Princess."

"Oh? What do you mean?" Nan Fusheng looked at her, feigning confusion.

"Stop playing dumb. Your two wives already gave you away when we had dinner together last time. How could Miss Gu Yuena possibly choose someone who already has a family?"

As Lan Fuzi spoke, she took out a newspaper from her personal Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Nan Fusheng. "Besides, your situation has already been exposed by the media in Ming Capital."

Look at this headline—"Federation Vice Speaker Nan Fusheng, with two wives, still participates in the competition, intending to seize the Silver Dragon Princess?" Below it are even more outrageous ones, saying things like, "Federation Dark History: Vice Speaker Uses Martial Arts Tournament for Marriage to Seize Power," and the reporter's byline is still that Xiao Meng.

With a tearing sound, Nan Fusheng glanced at the fabricated newspaper a few times, then, with a dark expression, ripped it to shreds and threw it into the trash can.

"Well, at least I still have a sliver of hope, but you have absolutely no chance." Lan Fuzi smiled smugly, seemingly happier to see Nan Fusheng unable to marry Gu Yuena than she herself was able to marry the Silver Dragon Princess.

By this time, the top performers from the other groups had also arrived and found seats.

They seemed completely unconcerned about the earlier bickering between Nan Fusheng and Lan Fuzi, as if they hadn't seen it at all, and didn't exchange any words with each other, as if they were truly prepared to clash with other love rivals.