Nine Suns Holy Son slowly ascended the arena, immediately drawing thunderous cheers from the countless cultivators of Imperial Mausoleum City.
"Nine Suns Holy Son is truly formidable! He defeated the Giant Eagle Clan's Holy Son, bolstering the prestige of the Human Clan!"
"I told you that Ying Tianxiao of the Giant Eagle Clan was no match for Nine Suns Holy Son. If not for the intervention of the Giant Eagle Clan's experts, Ying Tianxiao would have fallen long ago."
"Haha! Let's see if these Demon Clan prodigies dare to act so arrogant now. They've already suffered one defeat."
"Seeing these Demon Clan experts humbled... it's the word: *satisfying!*"
"With this victory, our chances in the remaining matches are looking solid."
"Indeed. My greatest concern was Nine Suns Holy Son's match. After this, Cloud Heaven Holy Son and Crown Prince Qin will likely be unstoppable. As for the other two, their defeat is understandable. They were up against peerless prodigies from the Demon Clan's royal families—losing is only natural."
"Don't underestimate Gao Xiaoliang of the Heavencloud Sect or Song Que of the Song Clan either! Both are renowned prodigies of the highest caliber, with formidable strength!"
"If that's the case, the pressure on Crown Prince Qin and the Cloud Heaven Holy Son will be significantly reduced."
As the Nine Suns Holy Son secured his victory, the Human Clan members erupted in excitement, already seeing the scales of victory tipping in their favor.
In their view, with the Nine Suns Holy Son's triumph, Qin Tianming and Fang Chen were now guaranteed to win their respective matches.
They believed that even the Demon Race Holy Sons would be no match for the duo.
In stark contrast to the Humans' elation, the Demon Clan members looked as if they had swallowed shit, their faces contorted in grimaces.
It wasn't that they lacked a chance to win; rather, they were disheartened that what they had considered a sure victory had slipped through their fingers.
"That useless Ying Tianxiao—is this all the strength he possesses? He was instantly annihilated by the Nine Suns Holy Son in a single move," Xue Jinglun sneered, his face twisted with mockery.
Having long held a grudge against Ying Tianxiao, he naturally seized this opportunity to mock his rival.
Of course, Ying Tianxiao's incompetence also played a role.
Even if they disliked each other, when facing the Human Clan, they were supposed to unite as one, hoping to win this trial.
"Actually, it's not entirely Ying Tianxiao's fault. The Nine Suns Holy Son is a Holy Son from a Holy Land, no less capable than us. His victory is perfectly understandable."
The White Tiger Holy Son, Hu Qiubai, spoke.
He remained composed, primarily because the status and strength of the two combatants were roughly equal. Either could have won, so Ying Tianxiao's loss was perfectly understandable.
It was just that most people had initially favored Ying Tianxiao.
"That's because Ying Tianxiao is such a waste! If it were me, I would have definitely won!" Xue Jinglun sneered.
Though the Snow Clan wasn't one of the Ancient Demon Clan's royal families, their Dragon Clan lineage and the Dragon Clan's backing made them nearly equivalent to the ancient royal clans.
They didn't even show deference to those ancient royal clans.
"Shut your mouth," Hu Qiubai snorted coldly.
A powerful pressure radiated from him, directly targeting Xue Jinglun.
*This guy is so annoying, his mouth is just like the Nine Suns Holy Son's—except the Nine Suns Holy Son directs his venom outward, while this one targets his own allies.*
*Could he be an enemy spy sent to undermine our morale?*
"You..." Xue Jinglun's face darkened. He opened his mouth to retort but restrained himself.
"Bastard! If you dare spout another word, I'll kill you today!"
"Don't try to bully me with the Dragon Clan! Others might fear them, but I, Hu Qiubai, fear no dragon!" Hu Qiubai declared impatiently.
The Tiger Clan was one of the few Ancient Demon Clans that didn't fear the Dragon Clan. Though their strength might not match the dragons', the gap wasn't vast. Coupled with their naturally warlike nature, the tigers' lack of fear earned them a measure of respect from the dragons.
Seeing this, Xue Jinglun wisely kept his mouth shut. He wasn't a fool; he knew Hu Qiubai meant what he said. If he pressed the matter further, the tiger might actually attack. Even if Hu Qiubai killed him, the Dragon Clan wouldn't make much of it. After all, the Snow Clan were merely descendants of the dragons, lacking pure dragon blood.
"Foolish creature!" the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden snorted coldly.
She had long despised Xue Jinglun—a man who, despite his lack of strength, flaunted the glory of the Dragon Clan and acted arrogant in front of them. Such a man was begging for a lesson.
Xue Jinglun's face flushed with anger at the Holy Maiden's words, but he dared not retort. The Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden was a power he couldn't afford to offend.
The Nine Suns Holy Son returned to the Human Clan's side and sat down to rest.
Seeing this, Gao Xiaoliang, a prodigy from the Heavencloud Sect, stood up. "I'll take on the second round."
With the first round concluded, it was time to begin the second.
Given Fang Chen and Qin Tianming's presence, they had no intention of employing any strategic tactics. If Qin Tianming fought in the second round and Fang Chen in the third, the Ancient Demon Clan would have no chance and would be forced to concede defeat.
Fang Chen remained indifferent. He was confident he could defeat anyone, while Qin Tianming, a man of immense pride, would never agree to fight in the second round.
He believed the Demon Clan would likely send Xue Jinglun to fight in the second round, a opponent he didn't take seriously. To engage in battle, he would only consider worthy opponents like Hu Qiubai, the Tiger Clan Holy Son, or the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden—those who truly matched his status.
"Be careful," Fang Chen warned. "They might send a stronger prodigy to ensure victory in this round."
Though these individuals had no personal connection to them, Fang Chen felt it was his duty to offer a reminder as a temporary teammate.
"Understood. Thank you," Gao Xiaoliang replied and stepped onto the arena.
From the Demon Clan's side, the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden emerged.
She was chosen to secure victory in this round and boost the Demon Clan's morale.
The Human Clan expected the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden to press their advantage, sending Fang Chen or Qin Tianming into battle.
However, to their surprise, neither Fang Chen nor Qin Tianming stepped forward.
One reason was their pride; they disdained such a move.
Another was that Gao Xiaoliang and Song Que had volunteered. Fully prepared for defeat, they insisted on fighting to experience the gap between themselves and the Demon Race Holy Sons.
An opportunity like this was not to be missed.
"Why you?" The Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden frowned, clearly displeased to see Gao Xiaoliang. She had expected Qin Tianming or Fang Chen.
"My strength is more than sufficient. If I can defeat you, they won't need to intervene."
Though Gao Xiaoliang knew he was no match for the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden, he refused to show weakness.
Moreover, he was confident in his abilities, believing he might not be entirely outmatched.
"You're courting death!" the Vermilion Bird Holy Maiden sneered. Flames erupted around her, her eyes burning like embers.
With a swift hand seal, a terrifying torrent of fire surged toward Gao Xiaoliang.
"Vermilion Bird Divine Flame!"
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