158: Human race crisis, Shura captures souls

Infinite Killing Intent surged towards Ka Jie, forcing him to retreat repeatedly.

The large foot pressing on Lu Ji's body had to move away.

What is that?

Who is it?!

Ka Jie's mind was in chaos; he had no idea why this was happening.

Infinite Killing Intent eroded his body and will.

For a moment, Ka Jie was almost suffocated.

But the next moment, the invisible Killing Intent disappeared, and Ka Jie immediately felt his breathing become smooth.

However, the infinite Killing Intent just now had shocked him too much; he couldn't imagine this was Killing Intent that a person could emit.

Asura!

It must be Ye Kong.

Ka Jie looked up at the referee, Hu Tian.

Hu Tian was flying in the sky at this moment, observing Ka Jie's unusual state.

Ka Jie frowned at Hu Tian.

This is outside interference, can't you see?

Idiot referee!

Ka Jie was seething with anger, but it was inconvenient for him to speak out.

On one hand, Ka Jie was unwilling to admit that he was intimidated by the Killing Intent of Ye Kong, the Shura King.

On the other hand, personnel within the arena were not allowed to communicate with the outside world; unless they declared surrender, the referee had to maintain absolute non-interference.

Although Hu Tian noticed Ka Jie's unusual state, he wasn't clear about the reason for Ka Jie's retreat.

This arena was specially made, inscribed with the Great Dao of the Gods Law.

Once activated, whether from inside out or outside in, it was impossible for any power to penetrate the defense and interfere with the inside.

This was also an important reason why Hu Tian did not act.

What he didn't know was that Ye Kong's infinite Killing Intent could cause mental damage to others.

Ye Kong was staring coldly at Ka Jie at this moment.

The reason he acted this way was that he was worried that Lu Ji, who was in front of him, would be directly stomped to death in the arena by Ka Jie for refusing to surrender.

The students of Great Sage Academy were all shouting Lu Ji's name.

"Lu Ji, you've fought to the end, come down first!"

"Yes, leave the rest to us!"

The students of Great Sage Academy were all shouting for Lu Ji, hoping he would quickly leave the stage, as saving his life was paramount.

No one blamed him; after all, if Ka Jie hadn't been affected by outside influence just now, he really would have stomped Lu Ji to death!

From this perspective, Lu Ji had already 'died' once, so there was no need to fight anymore.

Lu Ji coughed up blood, with multiple bone fractures all over his body; after Ka Jie released his foot, he felt light all over, and his bones twitched, causing him to faint from the pain.

Only then did Hu Tian move, his figure flashing as he arrived below the arena.

Ka Jie held his breath, only able to watch as Hu Tian took Lu Ji down from the arena.

He was very displeased; he had originally intended to kill one person first to shock the Human Race with the might of their Ten Thousand Clans.

But he failed.

Seeing referee Hu Tian take Lu Ji down, the Ten Thousand Clans side stood up and roared!

"Ka Jie of the Crimson Serpent Clan!"

"Woohoo~"

"Useless Human Race! Come on, keep going!"

Feeling the overwhelming momentum of the Ten Thousand Clans, Ka Jie spread his arms and made several provocative gestures towards the Human Race.

"This is the gap; you Human Race are just trash!"

The Human Race side was completely silent; everyone clenched their fists, but they were helpless.

Although the Geniuses from the Ten Thousand Clans were wary of Ye Kong and Long Ao, overall, there were still more strong individuals among the Ten Thousand Clans, so they still looked down on the Human Race.

Hu Tian put Lu Ji down, showing no emotion on his face, but he sighed inwardly.

Alas, my Human Race, with constant internal strife, now in the opening battle of the Ten Thousand Clans Tournament, the first battle has started poorly.

The students of Great Sage Academy quickly gathered around to treat Lu Ji's injuries.

"Lu Ji, how do you feel?"

Lu Ji was awakened by the crowd, and his first words were to call out for his brother.

However, his brother was no longer in this world.

Those who heard wept, and those who listened grieved.

Ye Kong clenched his fists, looking somewhat angrily at the foreign race side.

It seems that the foreign races came to this Ten Thousand Clans Tournament with the sole purpose of killing!

Since that's the case, I won't hold back later either! Ye Kong secretly made up his mind to reclaim the dignity of the Human Race!

Referee Hu Tian turned back to the center of the arena and announced: "First battle, Ten Thousand Clans side, Crimson Serpent Clan's Ka Jie wins!"

The Ten Thousand Clans cheered again, their mockery of the Human Race becoming even more intense.

The audience from the Ten Kingdoms of the Human Race watched all of this on their TV screens, gritting their teeth.

"I didn't expect our Human Race to lose the first battle; how could this happen!"

"A bad start, we must win the next match!"

Everyone on the Human Race side became worried; Lu Ji was at the Martial Emperor Realm, yet he was defeated in less than five rounds, which indicated too great a disparity.

Referee Hu Tian then said: "The subsequent battles will be decided by drawing lots for the participants. We are now taking a halftime break."

This first match was a challenge where both sides could volunteer, which was crucial for their morale. Subsequent battles would follow the traditional rules of drawing lots.

However, the Human Race's first match had already been lost, and many Geniuses from Dragon Country present were now hesitant.

The beautiful reporter Xiao Lu immediately returned to the studio during this halftime break.

"Thank you for continuing to watch the live broadcast of the Ten Thousand Clans Tournament opening battle brought to you by Kyoto TV. I'm reporter Xiao Lu."

"Currently, the first battle between the two sides was won by Ka Jie of the Crimson Serpent Clan from the Ten Thousand Clans, which greatly boosted the morale of the Ten Thousand Clans..."

As she spoke, Xiao Lu's voice gradually faded; these lines were originally prepared by Xiao Lu for the Human Race, but she didn't expect the Human Race to lose the first battle.

"Although the Human Race suffered a defeat in the first battle, we believe that as the Tournament continues, the Human Race will definitely be able to overtake and win the final victory!"

Xiao Lu finished speaking with determination and looked at Ye Kong and Long Ao.

Come on, hope of the Human Race.

After a short break, Hu Tian invited representatives from both sides to come to the stage to watch the drawing of lots.

Hu Tian was seen holding a lottery tube.

Inside were just two slips.

The lottery tube was covered by the Divine Sense of other staff from the management, to prevent the referee himself or others from cheating by using Divine Sense to perceive.

The detailed rules were as follows: the first round of drawing lots would choose either the Ten Thousand Clans side or the Human Race; then, the side that drew the lot could freely send out their participant.

After that, a random person from the opposing side would be drawn to come to the stage for a duel.

For the next battle, the order would be swapped.

Ye Kong was already impatient at this moment; he hoped to draw a foreign race immediately so he could enter the arena at once.

Under the gaze of one foreign race and one Human Race, Hu Tian drew one of the slips.

Then Hu Tian raised the slip high, showing it to everyone in the arena.

Two large characters were clearly written on the slip—Ten Thousand Clans!

Damn it, why is it the Ten Thousand Clans who go first!

The Human Race side sighed in disappointment.

The foreign race side, however, became excited again.

"Very good, next, I, Ka Zan of the Wei Ming Tribe, will enter!"

A humanoid beast leaped onto the arena, emanating lightning power all over his body.

So strong!

Everyone could see that this foreign race named Ka Zan had powerful lightning flowing all over him; this level was definitely the Martial Saint Realm.

Indeed, Ka Zan carelessly played with the lightning power he had unleashed, looking at the Human Race with disdain.

"Hurry up, I can't wait to slaughter your so-called Geniuses of the Human Race."

Quite the arrogant tone!

Ye Kong looked, thinking to himself: "This foreign race also uses lightning power."

Next, a random Human Race will be drawn!

A staff member from the management carried a large bucket of slips onto the arena, and Hu Tian casually drew one, showing it to everyone.

The Geniuses from the Human Race side were all very nervous; after all, there were only a few Martial Saints among them, and now they had to face a Martial Saint strong individual from the Ten Thousand Clans right away, which put immense psychological pressure on them.

Coupled with Lu Ji's defeat by the foreign race in less than five rounds in the first battle, this also cast a shadow over everyone's hearts.

The name on the slip was—

Ye Kong!

"Brothers, look, it's Ye Kong!"

"Divine Son Ye Kong!"

"It's Shura King Ye Kong!"

The beautiful reporter Xiao Lu spoke at the opportune moment: "Audience friends, the contestant drawn from the Human Race side to battle is Shura King Ye Kong!"

"Let's all cheer for him to defeat the Ten Thousand Clans!"

The entire venue instantly erupted.

Ye Kong was stunned; he had just been wondering when it would be his turn, and he didn't expect to be drawn so quickly.

Lin Yaer stood beside Ye Kong, encouraging him: "Big Brother Ye Kong, come on!"

Then more of his fellow academy students applauded Ye Kong.

"Divine Son, win a round back for us!"

"Divine Son, we all believe in you!"

Ye Kong smiled at everyone and said: "Don't worry, everyone, I'll be right back!"

"Good, Shura King!"

"Shura King!"

Amidst the cheers and encouragement of the crowd, Ye Kong easily walked onto the arena.

Long Ao below the stage watched Ye Kong intently, thinking: He's here! Let me see what your true strength is now!

Ka Zan of the Wei Ming Tribe, seeing that it was Shura King Ye Kong, couldn't help but become nervous.

The Geniuses of the Ten Thousand Clans behind him clamored: "Ka Zan, the chance to kill Ye Kong has come!"

"Ka Zan, kill him, and you will become a true strong individual of our Ten Thousand Clans!"

"Ka Zan, kill Ye Kong, avenge our strong individuals of the Ten Thousand Clans!" Ka Zan narrowed his eyes, staring at Ye Kong, highly vigilant.

Looking at Ye Kong again, his face was calm, and he wasn't releasing any True Qi from his body.

He looked completely at ease.

Hu Tian returned to the sky, and after the array on the arena was activated, he gave the order: Start!

Ka Zan quickly adjusted the lightning power in his hand and launched a powerful lightning attack at Ye Kong.

Ye Kong stood motionless, smiling as he watched the oncoming lightning attack.

Ka Zan's lips curled upwards; Ye Kong was underestimating him!

With my invincible lightning power, if you try to take it head-on, I'll inflict internal injuries on you!

"Die, Ye Kong!"

In a single breath, Ka Zan, with his lightning power, had already attacked Ye Kong.

A large amount of lightning power surged towards Ye Kong's face.

Ye Kong's expression changed, and a few streaks of electricity flashed across his body.

A white light flashed, and Ka Zan's lightning power pierced through Ye Kong's body, hitting the arena floor and being absorbed by the arena's array.

A successful hit!

Ka Zan was overjoyed.

However, looking at Ye Kong again, he was completely still, with no signs of injury.

"To deal with you, I don't even need to use a Cultivation Technique." Ye Kong's eyes widened, and infinite Killing Intent was released.

The next second, overwhelming Killing Intent pierced through Ka Zan's head.

He hadn't even figured out what was happening when blood gushed from his seven orifices, and he fell straight to the ground.

Reflected in his gradually dimming eyes was the image of an Asura!

Long Ao was startled; this kid Ye Kong had actually mastered Asura Power!