The two extra seats were occupied.
One was by Bone Rong, a Title Douluo Ye Qiu knew well.
The other was rather strange.
Not only Ye Qiu noticed him,
but many high-ranking officials in the VIP seats also had their eyes on him.
Even the audience members in the more distant seats noticed him.
This was because this person's appearance was truly peculiar.
"Peculiar" wouldn't even begin to describe it; his body was simply enormous.
Even just sitting there, he was much taller than an average person standing.
Bone Douluo's physique was already quite large.
But compared to the person next to Platinum Bishop Salas, he paled in comparison.
This person's height, estimated by sight, was significantly taller than the 2.5-meter-tall Bone Douluo.
His cross-section was also incredibly thick, occupying three large seats in the VIP section by himself.
Sitting there, he resembled a mountain of flesh.
His skin was dark, and his large eyes were like copper bells. A special light seemed to emanate from his dark skin, giving him an imposing presence.
His hair and beard were all white, making him appear to be at least seventy years old.
Although Ye Qiu didn't recognize him,
he could guess his identity: it was none other than Hu Yanzhen, the sect leader of the Elephant Armor Sect.
On the VIP platform,
Ning Fengzhi was also surprised to see this person in the VIP section. The Bone Douluo beside him transmitted his voice to him, asking,
"Fengzhi, why is that old bastard Hu Yanzhen from the Celestial Elephant Sect here too?"
Ning Fengzhi responded in kind.
"You can understand by looking at who the Elephant Armor Academy's opponents are today. Salas must have specifically called Hu Yanzhen over, probably to ambush Ye Qiu and the others."
The reason why the Spirit Hall's strength was considered the strongest on the continent, even comparable to the two great empires, was inseparable from the support of the lower four sects among the seven major sects. Among the
seven major sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the upper three sects, had always supported the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, on the other hand, remained neutral.
The Clear Sky Sect implicitly supports the Star Luo Empire's royal family.
The four lower sects, however, have close ties with the Spirit Hall; though not affiliated, they are certainly allies.
The Elephant Armor Sect is located not far from Heaven Dou City, and the mountain of flesh sitting next to the Platinum Bishop Salas is none other than the sect leader, Heavenly Elephant Huyan Zhen.
If he weren't the sect leader, how could he be qualified to sit in the first row of the VIP section?
Bone Douluo's expression changed, and he sneered, his voice turning cold.
"Heh. This time, they're probably going to shoot themselves in the foot."
Ning Fengzhi nodded smugly.
Ye Qiu's strength was beyond the reach of these young people.
As they were speaking, Ning Fengzhi saw the two teams walking onto the central competition stage.
Ye Qiu was flanked by Xiao Wu and Xiao Lan, with Ye Lingling, Zhu Zhuqing, and four other women behind him.
Looking at Ye Qiu's entourage, Ning Fengzhi patted his forehead and shook his head helplessly.
He grumbled to Bone Douluo beside him, "That kid's really a womanizer. Princess Xue Ke seems to be under his spell too. I never would have guessed he was such a playboy."
"He's so outstanding in every way, it's no wonder he attracts some excellent girls. It's normal for him to be young and impetuous and not be able to control himself,"
Bone Douluo said understandingly, but still felt a pang of sadness, letting out a soft sigh.
"It's just a pity for our Rongrong."
"Yes... but I believe Ye Qiu will treat her well,"
Ning Fengzhi nodded in agreement, then steered the conversation back to the competition.
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"I wonder how many they'll send out this time, and who they'll make fight?"
"Let's wait and see. The Elephant Armor Sect is quite formidable."
Bone Douluo watched the scene below with interest.
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly.
His gaze unconsciously drifted towards the Platinum Bishop Salas on the other side of Emperor Xueye.
He caught a glimpse of the sinister glint in Salas's eyes.
During the first match, Ning Fengzhi had clearly stated the relationship between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Blue Tyrant Academy.
He hadn't expected Salas to act so quickly.
Seeing that recruitment was hopeless, he started resorting to underhanded tactics, clearly intending to suppress Blue Tyrant Academy before it rose to prominence.
Unfortunately, this wishful thinking
was destined to be thwarted by Ye Qiu. Understanding this, Ning Fengzhi revealed a mocking smile. Although
Ye Qiu and the others were mentally prepared, when they actually saw their opponents, they couldn't help but gasp. Were these really human? When the seven members of the Elephant Armor Academy stepped onto the central competition stage, the entire stage trembled with their steps, not like seven people, but seven small mountains. Their team uniforms were all black. Among the seven participants, the shortest was over two meters tall, and the tallest was over two and a half meters. Standing before Ye Qiu and the others, they were completely towering over them. Even more terrifying than their height was their weight. Just by looking, Ye Qiu could tell that the lightest of the seven weighed over 300 pounds, and the tallest was probably at least 500 pounds. They all had similar black hair, shaved on the sides, with only the middle section tied into a strange ponytail. Their dark skin was almost as dark as their clothes. The seven of them stood in a row, like a thick wall blocking the view of the audience behind them, preventing them from seeing Ye Qiu and the beautiful girls beside him. Immediately, a chorus of complaints arose. "Brother, they're so scary, so ugly!" Xiao Lan hugged Ye Qiu sweetly, suddenly understanding why Ye Qiu hadn't let the delicate girls fight. Xiao Wu and Ye Lingling both nodded in agreement. Dugu Yan was also glad she didn't have to face these guys. Having gotten used to seeing people like Ye Qiu, she found it hard to look them in the eye. These guys weren't even human! Before Ye Qiu and his group could exchange words , the exceptionally burly man standing in the center stepped forward, legs spread wide, causing the arena to tremble violently twice. "Elephant Armor Academy Team, Captain, Hu Yanli. Level 43, Defense-type Battle Soul Master." Hu Yanli's voice was booming. His fat seemed to tremble slightly with his voice, and his small eyes glared at Ye Qiu, a fierce glint in them. Ye Qiu smiled slightly, pulling his hands from Xiao Wu and Xiao Lan's arms. Not to be outdone, he stepped forward. Although their sizes differed greatly, Ye Qiu's aura was no less imposing. His face remained calm and composed, without a trace of emotion. "Blue Tyrant Academy Team, Captain: Ye Qiu. Level 47, Power Attack Type Soul Master." (End of Chapter)