Ye Qingcang vs. Long Haochen (3)

The work to repair the ring was completed quickly.

That's good too.

Furthermore, both Ye Qingcang and Long Haochen are contestants.

They are not outsiders.

Therefore, neither Long Haochen nor Ye Qingcang encountered any obstacles during their ascent to the stage. Even though less than 25 minutes had passed and the five-minute countdown was still far off, both of them had already taken their places on the stage.

"Would you two like to start the match early?"

Soul Douluo, the referee for this match, first looked at Ye Qingcang, then at Long Haochen. After confirming that these were two powerful figures he couldn't afford to offend, he quickly sought their opinions in the most respectful tone.

Starting the game early is permitted by the rules.

However, the conditions are quite demanding.

Just like if a contestant hasn't arrived at the ring after the allotted 25 minutes, a second announcement will be made and a 5-minute countdown will begin. When the countdown reaches its final minute, a third announcement will be made. To start a match early, both sides need to communicate and confirm with the referee. The match will only begin early if both sides agree to start the match early and confirm that the venue is correct.

If one of the parties disagrees.

Or perhaps both parties agreed, but the ring wasn't repaired.

Starting the match early is not allowed.

Even if a winner is determined.

The referee will be held accountable, and the result will not be recorded in the record.

To put it bluntly, it's pointless to fight; you have to fight it all over again for it to count.

"I have no objection..." Ye Qingcang stepped onto the arena in the most ordinary way, that is, by climbing the stairs, one step after another, until he stood on the arena. At first glance, it was simple and unadorned, but this simplicity gave people a very comfortable visual effect. It seemed that every step he took was natural, that he appeared in the right place at the right time in the right way. This was the kind of simple and elegant precision beauty. "As for whether my opponent agrees, I don't know."

"Me?"

"I have no objection either."

"If you want to start earlier, I'll play along."

"If you don't want to, I can wait."

"There is still enough time."

"Perfect timing, I also have some questions for you."

"Of course, asking during battle is the same!"

Long Haochen carefully examined this peer who was famous, talented, and strong. His gaze lingered on Ye Qingcang's face for a moment, focusing on Ye Qingcang's eyes. Even though he was trying to control his emotions, his anger was hard to quell whenever he thought of his partner Hao Yue, who was captured and imprisoned by his grandfather because of the information provided by this person.

Therefore, Long Haochen's tone naturally carried a hint of impoliteness.

This was something he himself was unaware of.

However, just because he didn't notice it doesn't mean that others didn't notice it.

Ye Qingcang must have noticed it.

This goes without saying.

Meanwhile, in one of the nine top-floor VIP boxes belonging to the Dou Three Star System, God Seal Star, and the Saint Demon Federation, many powerful figures, including Demon God Emperor Feng Xiu, Moon Demon God Agares, Star Demon God Vassago, Divine Seal Knight Yang Haohan, and Divine Seal Knight Long Tianyin, also noticed the strangeness in Long Haochen's eyes and tone. They subconsciously exchanged glances with those they were more familiar with, but due to the facts and the overall situation, they did not express their opinions.

"You want to know... why I knew Hao Yue was Austin Griffin, the God of Divine Retribution, and why I used him as a bargaining chip for peace, the cornerstone of the Saint Demon Federation, to be executed by your grandfather?"

"I still want to know... why did I repeatedly reject the overtures from the higher-ups of the Six Great Temples Six Great Temples, ignore their efforts, and even unintentionally harm your friend Yang Wenzhao?"

"Or perhaps some other question I can't think of, but that you'd like to know?"

Ye Qingcang said this.

Every word pierced Long Haochen.

However, Ye Qingcang did not intend to waste time talking to Long Haochen.

He looked at the referee beside him.

The tone shifted abruptly, almost causing the referee to injure his back. "Referee, you heard it too. Since my opponent says he has no objection, I can move it up if I want... Of course, if we're going through the proper procedures, you can confirm with him again."

"Okay!" Even though the referee was a powerful Soul Douluo, he still didn't want to be caught between these two giants, so he quickly agreed and looked at Long Haochen, solemnly confirming, "Contestant number 344, given that your opponent, contestant number 1077, has expressed his desire to start the match earlier, you now need to give a clear answer!"

"Agree!"

Long Haochen's breath hitched, and his eyes narrowed.

My nerves, which had just been relaxed, tensed up instantly.

The Spiritual Power within the body begins to circulate according to one's thoughts.

The instant the voice fell, Spiritual Power flowed from his palm into the Knight Sword in his hand. At the same time, a thick layer of light shone on the round shield, though it was far less sharp than the Knight Sword.

"Light Slash Sword!"

"Cross Slash!"

Since there was a certain distance between Long Haochen and Ye Qingcang, about three hundred meters, adhering to the principle of attacking from a distance rather than engaging in close combat, Long Haochen swung his Knight Sword. The power of holy light, while protecting his body, was attached to the Knight Sword in his hand, and a light blade was condensed. In the air, he swung it diagonally from front to back, and then swung it horizontally from back to front, throwing out an intersecting light blade that was more than fifty meters long and wide, spanning more than three hundred meters, and smashing it towards Ye Qingcang. This was the first wave of probing between the two.

Moreover, it was improved by Long Haochen.

The turning motion gives the Cross Slash move more power.

Therefore, it is different from the usual straight cross Cross Slash.

This cross Cross Slash was spinning!

When it spins, it's just like a propeller!

It whips up a fierce wind, adding to its imposing presence!

But in front of Ye Qingcang, they were still insignificant!

Without Ye Qingcang making any move, the raging wind that had been swept up by the Cross Slash seemed to receive some kind of order, instantly transforming from a chaotic mob into a well-organized special forces team. After the Cross Slash had flown a hundred meters, it suddenly erupted, and during the flight of the Cross Slash from one hundred to two hundred meters, it greatly depleted the power of the Cross Slash. By the time it reached two hundred meters, although the Cross Slash still looked fierce, it was clear to anyone with eyes that it was just an empty shell. When it crashed into Ye Qingcang's Three Feet Forbidden Zone, it was like a wave hitting a hard reef. Apart from the powerless explosion and the somewhat beautiful but ultimately useless fragmentation, it had no effect or value whatsoever.

Ye Qingcang remained the same as when he took the stage.

Walk forward unhurriedly.

His tone was relaxed and at ease, yet it exuded a suffocating sense of confidence and pressure. "Now, we can get back to our previous topic... What questions would you like to know the answers to?"