SOUL LAND IV (DOULUO DALU) : ULTIMATE FIGHTING

Chapter 1186: Chapter 1186: Top 8 Rewards

The expressions of the other competitors were not so cheerful; it was clear to anyone that Xiuxiu had made a breakthrough in the battle just now. She had reached an entirely new level, and since the two of them are one, how could the competition proceed?

Even Qi Tianlong couldn’t help but show a look of surprise, paying more attention to Bai Xiuxiu. Before, Xiuxiu’s brilliance was completely overshadowed by Lan Xuanyu, but now, she seemed to be coming into her own in the finals stage, something many people did not expect. She told everyone with her performance that she was not just Lan’s appendage but rather a true partner.

Huang Daoqi was naturally the most excited. He had never thought that Xiuxiu could display such combat power. She was the daughter he recognized first, a true member of the Imperial family! Now, he somewhat regretted recognizing her as his daughter. If he hadn’t, having his own son marry her would have been an excellent choice.

As for Lan, he was now feeling a bit of a headache. Ever since entering the finals, several City Lords had openly and covertly expressed their wishes for a marriage alliance with him.

Lan had already signed a thousand-year contract with the clan, and if a marriage was to happen, it would require the patriarch’s agreement. Of course, Lan’s own wishes matter too. Naturally, he was completely unwilling to have Lan enter into a marriage alliance. But now, Lan’s strength was becoming ever more prominent, even attracting the attention of several Lord Dragon Knights. With such prowess, she was no longer a match for his own son. Dragon Knights wouldn’t agree to have Lan marry someone like Huang Yuanlang, who doesn’t have much of a future. As a female member of the Dragon Clan, with such excellent bloodline and talent, her offspring would undoubtedly be the hope of the Dragon Clan. So, her marriage matters were not so simple.

Gently shaking his head, Huang Yuanlang cast aside the mixed feelings in his heart. No matter what the future holds for Lan, at least the thousand-year contract had been signed, and with the contract in place, she would always belong to the Imperial family. As for the marriage alliance, that could be discussed later.

Back outside the competition area in the waiting zone, Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu sat down on the spot, facing each other with their palms touching again, both absorbing Dragon Qi. They seized the moment to consolidate the gains from Xiuxiu’s recent breakthrough.

Qi Tianlong couldn’t help but admire them, a smile appearing on his face. Naturally, he could see that Bai Xiuxiu’s breakthrough was greatly related to Lan; without Lan’s support, she wouldn’t have been able to make such a breakthrough. The relationship between these two women, as demonstrated by the Fusion Technique exhibited in the previous battle, was truly seamless. If that was the case…

With this thought, Qi Tianlong’s heartbeat also began to speed up.

The competition continued; the battle just now was much shorter and more exciting than their previous match. But for the other competitors, the fight for the remaining spots was just as intense. The knockout stage was a process where one could rise to the heavens in a single step or be eliminated in an instant.

Several battles that followed were closely fought, for who among those reaching the top fifteen were weaklings? Eventually, when the final eight were decided two hours later, the referee announced solemnly, “Those eliminated, leave; the top eight remain.”

Lan Xuanyu and Bai Xiuxiu, who were in the midst of cultivation, opened their eyes. They looked at each other, immediately thought of something, and stood up together.

According to the rules of the Ascending Dragon Tournament, there were rankings for all the matches before determining the top eight. But these were just rankings, indicating the standings among the Dragon Clan members below God Rank who participated in the tournament, contributing to their status in the clan. However, there were no other rewards.

Starting with the top eight, Dragon Clan members would receive different rewards for each round. There would be rewards for the top eight, the top four, the top two, and additional rewards for the ultimate champion.

The Sky Dragon Alliance had decided that only the top eight in the Ascending Dragon Tournament would receive prizes, not out of stinginess. As members of the Dragon Clan, they naturally had access to the most resources on the Sky Dragon Planet; common things were of no interest to them. It’s better to concentrate on rewarding the most outstanding individuals, granting significant rewards to make their path forward easier. Hence the rule of rewards starting from the top eight.

One by one, the Dragon Power Pillars extinguished. Led by the seven Dragon Knights, hundreds of God level strong Dragon Clan members slowly advanced.

Lan Xuanyu and the other eight contenders were lined up by the referee’s guidance, standing shoulder to shoulder.

The lead Second Seat Dragon Knight approached with a smile and said, “Your performance today was commendable, earning a place in the top eight of this Ascending Dragon Competition. You shall be rewarded.” With a grand sweep of his hand, eight beams of light targeted eight of the nine individuals, excluding Bai Xiuxiu. As she was one with Lan Xuanyu, they could only count as one.

Everyone hurriedly raised their hands to catch, and the rewards for all were the same.

It was a jade box with a diameter of about one foot and a thickness of roughly four inches. The box was warm and smooth to the touch, indescribably comfortable. Seemingly soft yet actually hard, it was made from the finest jade stone.

Holding it in his hands, Lan Xuanyu couldn’t help but feel astonished. Although he didn’t know what was inside the jade box, the box itself was already a treasure. What was more significant was that he had seen a similar box before! It was the same kind used by Huang Daoqi to contain the Dragon Marrow they received previously. However, this jade box was considerably larger than the one provided by Huang Daoqi. Moreover, the jade quality was far superior – pristine white and as smooth as congealed cream.

Truly, it was a direct reward from the Alliance and it could indeed be considered a generous prize. Could it be full of Dragon Marrow?

Naturally, the group couldn’t just open the jade box then and there. At the gesture of the Second Seat Dragon Knight, the nine individuals paid their respectful thanks and only then left the Ascending Dragon Platform to return to their own quarters.

After returning to his quarters, Lan Xuanyu opened the jade box immediately, and upon doing so, he couldn’t help but suck in a breath of cold air.

The strong pulsations of Dragon Qi emanated from the box, releasing faint dragon roar sounds. The inside of the box was filled with a pale yellow paste – it was indeed a box of Dragon Marrow, an entire box! The large size of the jade box meant it contained more Dragon Marrow than the total amount the Imperial family had sent before. Moreover, the quality of the Dragon Marrow was clearly outstanding.

Although the Dragon Marrow wasn’t very useful for Lan Xuanyu, it was extremely beneficial for Bai Xiuxiu’s Quenching process. And, who would ever have too much of this stuff? Among the Thirty-Three Skywing, there were quite a few with dragon bloodline who could use it. Lan Xuanyu himself could also use it; its effects were not as pronounced as Bai Xiuxiu’s, but it was still effective. He had been reluctant to use it previously, saving it all for Bai Xiuxiu.

“Wow, that’s really generous!” Bai Xiuxiu couldn’t help but exclaim admiringly, “So much Dragon Marrow, enough for several months of use for me. If I conserve it, maybe it’ll even last a whole year.”

Lan Xuanyu replied with a smile, “In one year, you should have successfully completed your marrow training. Besides, which other members of the Dragon Clan have the luxury to cultivate like we do?”

“That’s not necessarily the case,” Bai Xiuxiu suggested, “I think the resources Qi Tianlong and the others use are definitely no less than ours. It’s just your Dragon God’s bloodline they lack.”

Lan Xuanyu laughed heartily, “How about you trade with him then? I guess he would be very willing.”

“Don’t flatter yourself,” Bai Xiuxiu glanced at him, “You’re mine, and all that’s yours is mine; why would I trade with someone else? You’re not getting used to being treated as a woman, are you?”

Seeing her skeptical expression, even though Lan Xuanyu knew she was just teasing, he couldn’t help but be frustrated. He grabbed her waist firmly and said fiercely, “Do you want to give it a try?”

Bai Xiuxiu giggled, “I was wrong. There’s no need to try. I believe you. I’ve always had faith in my man.”

Lan Xuanyu felt a warmth in his heart and whispered, “But, I’m not your man yet.”

Bai Xiuxiu snorted, “So, do you want me to freeze you? You haven’t even declared your love for me at the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event; don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”

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