103: Chapter 13: Multiplayer Melee, Karen's Talent
The next day, at the Xuanhuang Fortress, Central Plaza.
In the Central Plaza, rookie ability users from six countries gathered in the square.
"Since only two teams can advance, we will directly adopt a team free-for-all melee. Your three-member teams will enter the Xuanyuan Martial Arena for chaotic combat. The battle ends when only the competitors from two teams remain in the arena!"
On the square, Ivan directly announced the format for this selection tournament.
"A multiplayer melee... interesting, this is really interesting..."
"Then what was the point of me analyzing all sides and planning countermeasures all last night..."
"Starting off with something so intense right away, this is really going to be fun..."
Upon hearing Ivan announce the format, the rookie ability users around began to discuss.
Some were excited, some were worried, and others were fired up with passion.
Clearly, this format was unexpected by many.
"A multiplayer melee... this introduces way too many uncertainties!"
Upon hearing the format, Xu Xiu frowned slightly.
In this kind of multiplayer melee, there was too much to watch out for; three ability users, each one not to be underestimated.
They were divided into six teams...
"No need to worry, focus on preserving our own strength in the early stages!"
Zhou Bai scanned the surrounding young geniuses, then spoke calmly.
Everyone nodded, then quietly observed the competitors from other countries, waiting for the melee to begin.
"Zhou Bai, I think I heard... some squads seem to have already started forming alliances..."
A moment later, Qin Hao seemed to sense some information, then said with a frown.
Chu Lingyan, hearing this, looked around and indeed noticed many teams gathering together, seemingly plotting something.
Ling Xiao also frowned slightly. If other teams allied, their disadvantage would only increase further.
Moreover, it was unrealistic for them to try to find a team to ally with now...
"Xu Xiu, stir up some trouble among them!"
Zhou Bai pondered for a moment, then said to Xu Xiu.
"Everyone, listen to me!"
Xu Xiu understood instantly and quickly shouted.
"Both the M-country and Sakura Country teams have fifth-tier competitors. I suggest that at the start of the fight, we eliminate those two countries first. Otherwise, if it drags on, fifth-tier powerhouses are just too overpowered!"
"And what's more, their two teams are also trying to form an alliance. By then, we'll have even less of a chance..."
Hearing Xu Xiu's words, the martial arts rookies from the other teams around fell into contemplation.
Everyone looked towards the competitors from M-country and Sakura Country.
They discovered that they were indeed gathered together.
"I agree. We only have a chance if we deal with M-country and Sakura Country first..."
"Right, right. At the very least, we have to take down the fifth-tiers first..."
"Let's take on M-country and Sakura Country first..."
Soon, the ability users from the other surrounding teams spoke up one after another, looking with unfriendly eyes at the competitors from M-country and Sakura Country.
"Hmph, a bunch of ants. What difference does it make even if they unite?"
The fifth-tier ability user from M-country, Karen Smith, sneered coldly, his eyes filled with disdain.
Clearly, he had an extremely strong confidence in his own strength.
His teammates beside him were also arrogant, looking down on the other ability users around them.
"Dylan, since these trash are uniting, let's join forces too. These guys aren't worthy of entering the World Martial Arts Competition!"
Not far away, the fifth-tier ability user from Sakura Country, Yamamoto Musashi, also slowly spoke up, his tone extremely cold.
"Fine, let's join forces to face the enemy then!"
Karen Smith nodded in agreement.
After all, two teams could advance to the World Martial Arts Competition, so teaming up with Sakura Country was harmless.
Seeing Sakura Country and M-country ally, the members of the other teams around all had their expressions turn extremely ugly.
Originally, the strength of those two countries was already terrifying. Now, they had joined forces.
This melee probably had no suspense left.
In the distance, members of the World Martial Arts Competition from other countries saw the clearly divided groups and all shook their heads slightly.
The outcome was already decided...
The remaining melee was just a formality...
The two World Martial Arts Competition members from Xia-country also sighed.
"There's no need to watch anymore. Let's go, we'd better focus on improving our own strength a bit more..."
The two then turned and left, not wanting to watch this boring melee.
"Alright, next, everyone enter the arena. The team match will begin shortly!"
Ten minutes later, Ivan then announced the start of the team match.
Young geniuses from various countries stepped onto the arena one after another.
The arena was extremely vast, large enough to accommodate dozens of people in a melee. Moreover, there were powerful arrays surrounding it, preventing the power inside from leaking out.
At the edge of the arena, there were also quite a few ability users with top-tier healing talents, ready to provide rescue at any moment.
After all, these geniuses were all talented rookies from their respective countries. Although their current strength was still relatively weak, they all possessed great potential.
"Surrendering or being knocked out of the arena both count as elimination!"
Ivan then said slowly.
"Trash, let me see what you're made of!"
After stepping into the arena, Karen Smith roared.
"BOOM!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, an exceptionally terrifying power erupted from Karen Smith's body.
Immediately, the earth beneath the arena churned violently, with numerous clumps of yellow earth and stones rapidly transforming into winged dragons.
These winged dragons indiscriminately charged towards the many ability users around.
Many ability users wanted to dodge, but the ability users from M-country and Sakura Country seemed to have controllers among them.
Waves of powerful spiritual pressure pinned down many ability users, making them completely unable to move.
"BANG!!!"
Violent collision sounds rang out. Of the original 30-odd ability users, over a dozen competitors were immediately blasted out of the arena by the earth dragons.
"How can the impact force of an SS-rank earth-type ability be this powerful!"
Many ability users, seeing the powerful impact force of Karen Smith's earth dragons, widened their eyes.
The ability users present were all top-talented ability users and martial artists, so naturally they had a deep understanding of talent ranks.
This terrifying impact force was completely unlike an SS-rank talent.
"This guy's other talent is an S-rank wind-type, which can drastically increase the speed of the earth dragons, boosting their impact force..."
A moment later, an ability user noticed something and spoke up.
"What? S-rank wind-type? No wonder the impact force is so terrifying..."
"Fifth-tier, plus two complementary talents... he really is going to sweep through everything..."
"It's completely without suspense now. This Karen is too strong..."
The World Martial Arts Competition competitors from other countries not far away spoke up one after another.
At this moment, the other competitors on the arena were under immense pressure.
These earth dragons were already very powerful. Now, with the boost from the wind-type talent, the remaining ability users were plunged into a bitter struggle.
"F*ck... too bugged. Knocked me right out..."
At the edge of the arena, Xu Xiu, who had been blasted out, said angrily, his heart filled with a deep sense of powerlessness.
Originally, he had been thinking about showing his might in the World Martial Arts Competition, but in just one second, he was brought back to reality.
It was simply too frustrating...
Beside Xu Xiu, Ling Xiao also had a gloomy expression, his body trembling slightly.
Clearly, he was also extremely annoyed by being swept out so decisively.
"We can only rely on Bai-shen and the others now. Hope they can carry us into the World Martial Arts Competition!"
Xu Xiu sighed, then looked towards the arena.