Ye Qingcang vs. Long Haochen (2)
"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be him."
The same words were uttered almost simultaneously by Ye Qingcang and Long Haochen.
Compared to Ye Qingcang, Long Haochen had a few more words to say.
In this extra half-sentence, Long Haochen's tone was more serious than Ye Qingcang's, even bordering on solemn. "Although I don't want to meet him—and none of the participants who have made it this far in the Second Division of the competition want to meet him, because meeting him is practically equivalent to being eliminated—whether I meet him or not is not up to me, Sister Li Xin, nor is it up to you, nor is it up to anyone else. It's a matter of luck... And all I can do is give it my all and fight to the death... Perhaps that way, I can lose with a little more dignity!"
There's still a chance to be rescued in team competitions.
In Individual Competition, there's absolutely no chance of being picked up.
Once it's eliminated, it's eliminated.
No matter how well you perform, no one will give you a second chance.
This includes the nine major factions represented by the nine boxes at the top of the Soul Arena.
They certainly don't need to care about the impact.
There's no need to pay attention to public opinion.
However, they need to consider the feelings of the other eight major powers.
Therefore, even for Long Haochen, whose background is almost the pinnacle—his father and grandfather are both Divine Seal Knight, his maternal grandfather is the supreme leader of the Demon Race, and his own talent and good looks are almost perfect —Heaven's Chosen he still has to accept the arrangements of Destiny and has no other choice.
"Perhaps, your opponent isn't necessarily Ye Qingcang..." Standing beside Long Haochen, Li Xin, with her high ponytail and light armor, hesitated for three or four seconds before offering a hypothetical scenario she herself didn't believe, to encourage Long Haochen: "In Ye Qingcang's team, quite a few people have made it into the 230-person group, vying for the 128 spots. Like Violet, Jiang Nannan, Sheng Cai'er, and even Dou One's Xiao Wu —they've all made it into the 230-person group... Maybe you'll be facing them?"
Long Haochen silently wiped the longsword in his hand.
After the mother's identity was confirmed.
Everything about him rose along with the tide.
Status and position.
Resource benefits.
Vision and insight.
Compared to the past, everything is incomparable.
Therefore, he did not believe the comfort offered by Li Xin, his god-sister.
But regardless of whether he believed it or not, he could feel the care that his god-sister Li Xin had for him. Therefore, even though he knew that even Li Xin herself couldn't fool him with her words, he had no intention of exposing her or embarrassing her.
He simply wiped the precious sword in his hand silently.
Even without wiping, this precious sword remains as sharp as ever.
But what he was wiping might not have been the sword in his hand.
Perhaps, it is the sword in his heart.
"After all..." Gazing at his reflection in the mirrored blade, his own face was striking. Aside from his handsome features, the most captivating element was his eyes, burning with a fiery intensity that mesmerized Long Haochen. He remained mesmerized for several minutes before narrowing his eyes, regaining his composure, concealing the ever-growing flames within, and suppressing his anger. He sheathed his sword to himself, muttering, "I've thought about fighting him countless times before even participating in the competition!"
"What?"
Li Xin, whose thoughts were still preoccupied with worry, didn't quite hear Long Haochen's mutterings, but she did hear him speak. So, she subconsciously turned her head and looked away from the clock on the wall, focusing her gaze on Long Haochen Long Haochen her.
But Long Haochen shook his head.
He got up and patted his clothes.
I also adjusted the armor's coverage area.
The form that facilitated movement was manually changed to a form that was more advantageous in combat.
Then, he picked up the shield next to him.
He casually slung another longsword across his waist.
Only then did he reveal a relaxed smile.
He smiled and nodded at Li Xin, saying softly, "It's nothing, I'm just itching to fight him, that's all... Also, I want to see how much of his strength I can draw out now. Although I know I can't beat him, I believe that one day I can defeat him head-on!"
"That's right, he won't be invincible forever!"
There are always people more capable than you, and there's always something beyond your understanding!
"He just started a little earlier than us!"
"I also believe that one day, little brother, you will be able to defeat him head-on!"
Li Xin clenched her fist and waved it in front of her.
He struck a pose as if he were about to beat up the enemy.
Long Haochen smiled and didn't say anything more sentimental.
He turned his back.
He was holding a Knight Sword in his right hand.
He held a round shield in his left hand.
He also had another Knight Sword hanging at his waist.
He walked slowly toward the Metal Arena under the spotlight.
Meanwhile, Ye Qingcang, who was idly chatting with Wang Dong'er and Xiao Xiao at the entrance of the lounge, noticed Long Haochen Ye Qingcang out of the Players' Lounge across the street. He raised an eyebrow, looked at Long Haochen's seemingly calm eyes, and chuckled, "Looks like he still hasn't figured it out..."
"Ah?"
"What haven't you figured out?"
Xiao Xiao looked around blankly.
Besides the audience members who had been waiting in the stands for a long time.
And there's Wang Dong'er beside her.
In addition, there was Long Haochen walking towards the ring and Li Xin standing at the opposite entrance.
There was no one else around.
Ye Qingcang's seemingly random and incomplete statement.
It's really baffling.
Wang Dong'er seemed to have picked up on something. Like Xiao Xiao, she looked around until she saw the handsome young man wielding both sword and shield— Long Haochen 'Ye Qingcang opponent in this competition. Only then did she confirm her guess was correct. "His aura is very strong, and he gives me a feeling of 'all or nothing'... Although this feeling is faint, to maintain this high-spirited aura before even stepping onto the field, instead of that fearless, reckless mentality... I can only say that this Long Haochen is indeed not simple!"
"Could he possibly beat Brother Ye?"
Xiao Xiao didn't see anything about burning one's bridges or sinking one's boats.
Although Long Haochen made a good first impression on her—his looks were undeniable—she didn't believe anyone could defeat Ye Qingcang in a one-on-one fight. Ye Qingcang wasn't bad-looking either, but compared to Long Haochen, his appearance was more rugged. In terms of temperament, Ye Qingcang Ye Qingcang a vibrant Goddess of Life that completely overwhelmed the still-developing Long Haochen. Therefore, even if it wasn't a contest of strength but of looks, Long Haochen had already lost to Xiao Xiao. And in terms of strength, she couldn't imagine how Long Haochen could possibly win.
So, this question also made Wang Dong'er laugh.
She was just commenting on Long Haochen's imposing presence.
Because Long Haochen's reaction was a bit off.
Did Long Haochen defeat Ye Qingcang?
You can't even do one more, okay!
But Ye Qingcang seriously considered Xiao Xiao's question, hypothesizing, "If I go easy on him, he might be able to beat me..."
"Don't!"
"I even bet on you winning!"
"Although the odds aren't high, in fact, they're quite low... the losses could be huge!"
Even if there's a revival match later.
"Two hundred and thirty people, after the competition, can determine one hundred and fifteen spots."
"There are still thirteen spots available to strengthen the team."
"Then don't turn on the water."
"Please, Brother Ye!"
Xiao Xiao put her hands together and placed them in front of her forehead.
He made a promise to Ye Qingcang.
Ye Qingcang couldn't help but chuckle.
He patted Xiao Xiao's head with a touch of affection.
Then, he lowered his hand and walked towards the ring, saying, "Alright, alright, I was just saying. You won't lose out, don't worry, okay?"