"Won? He won just like that?"

"How can there be two Yuanshi Tianzuns? What kind of operation is that? I don't understand it at all. Someone explain it."

"You don't understand this? Yuanshi Tianzun used a doppelganger from the start. His real body has been lurking around, waiting for an opportunity to sneak attack. This move is really poisonous. I've been wondering how he would deal with the River-Crossing Pawn's ability to see through everything. Creating a doppelganger directly is something I didn't expect." "It's a bit of a trick, but the River-Crossing Pawn also borrowed a corresponding item to restrain Yuanshi Tianzun. Everyone competed according to the rules, so there's nothing to say about losing."

"Although less than a minute was short, it was too exciting. Yuanshi Tianzun still likes to set things up and calculate, just like in the previous match. He's not the type who likes hearty battles."

"The River-Crossing Pawn is also good. His strategy was fine, seizing the opportunity to get close and quickly end the battle. He couldn't drag it out, because dragging it out would mean losing. But it seems that Yuanshi Tianzun had already anticipated this. Alas, that short minute contained a lot of invisible contests."

Compared to the thunderous applause when Jiang Jingwei and Zhao Chenghuang finished fighting, the audience at the volcano was much calmer at this time. There was no overwhelming cheering.

But the degree of discussion was very high, like fans who had just watched a game, discussing the tactics of both sides with flying spittle afterward, criticizing who did what wrong, where the response went wrong, and which team fight shouldn't have been rushed.

That kind of relish was palpable.

As for Zhao Chenghuang and Jiang Jingwei's battle, they could only say one thing: "Damn!"

At most, add a "Awesome," but there was no such discussion or participation in pointing out the country. They could understand the match between Yuanshi Tianzun and the River-Crossing Pawn, and they could also express their opinions. The paramedics outside the arena hurriedly jumped into the magma and carried away the River-Crossing Pawn, who was bleeding profusely.

Although this knife didn't hit a vital point, the contestant could be in danger of losing his life if the bleeding wasn't stopped as soon as possible.

Zhang Yuanqing enjoyed the cheers from the audience outside the arena, listening to their noisy discussions, and was about to leave the magma pool.

Ai Yue Shu Xiang

But just as he stepped out with his left foot, his right leg acted before he could control it. The instructions from his brain contradicted the execution of his body, and he staggered, almost falling.

"Damn, the price of Illusion in the Mirror has come." Zhang Yuanqing froze in place, not daring to move again.

The red-haired elder stood on the volcano, looking at Yuanshi Tianzun, who was standing proudly in the field, enjoying the cheers of the crowd, and said impatiently, "Aren't you coming up yet? Do you want to continue fighting?"

Zhang Yuanqing turned to look at him and said sincerely, "Elder, I have a problem with my body and can't move. Can you give me a ride?" The red-haired young elder's face was gloomy, and he said:

"Giving you a ride is no problem, but can you not talk to me with your back to me? That's basic respect." "Oh, oh, sorry!" Zhang Yuanqing quickly turned around.

The red-haired young elder's forehead veins bulged: "Is facing me sideways considered respect?" ""

The red-haired youth snorted, flicked out a whip made of flames, hooked Yuanshi Tianzun's waist, and threw him ashore like a dead fish.

Sun Miaomiao squatted beside Zhao Chenghuang and smiled:

"How is it? Do you still think Yuanshi Tianzun is nothing special?"

As a seed contestant of the Taiyi Sect, the elders of the sect gathered the seed contestants before the top 16 to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of the top ten contestants and formulate targeted tactics.

Zhao Chenghuang's evaluation of Yuanshi Tianzun at the time was that he would most likely stop at the top 16, with a limit of the top 8, and no hope for the top 4. Zhao Chenghuang looked at the other party's dark eyes, pondered for a moment, and said:

"He is a person who is very good at using props and the environment. The more chaotic and complex the scene, the stronger this kind of person can exert his strength. If the venue for the quarter-finals is a high-difficulty dungeon type, he is likely to become our formidable opponent."

Sun Miaomiao nodded slightly.

On the other side, in an inconspicuous location, Annie chuckled, "Interesting, Yuanshi Tianzun's combat style is somewhat similar to the Demon Lord's, but it's too subtle. Of course, the other contestants are very subtle."

She was very satisfied with Yuanshi Tianzun's performance. Every time Yuanshi Tianzun won a match, her evaluation increased by one point. Mr. Bill asked, "Subtle?"

Annie nodded: "The Demon Lord's fighting style is meticulous and wild. He likes to insult the women in the enemy's family before the battle to provoke the enemy. For this reason, he also developed a set of catchphrases. These little guys from the Five Elements Alliance are all well-behaved before the battle, which is very bad."

Mr. Bill just asked casually, but now he became interested: "The catchphrases developed by the Demon Lord? If they are not confidential, I would like to hear them."

Annie shrugged: "Some vulgar words, what is there to say. Well, there are also some that are not vulgar, but we can't understand them." She recalled for a moment and said: "I and your father are people of the same path, and I and your mother are friends in need."

Mr. Bill repeated the sentence in a low voice and shook his head helplessly: "I don't understand what it means. Can this anger people?" Annie smiled: "You can shout it out and try."

Mr. Bill was silent for a few seconds and slowly shook his head: "Forget it, I don't want to return to The Way of the Extraordinary so early." On the other side, like the alluring Annie, there was another beautiful woman who was extremely satisfied with Yuanshi Tianzun.

Zhu Rong narrowed her beautiful eyes, staring at Yuanshi Tianzun, whose outline was blurry in the distance, with a beautiful and dangerous smile:

"What an exciting toy."

The next few battles proceeded in an orderly manner. By dusk, the list of the top eight was out.

Zhao Chenghuang, Land Lord, Sun Miaomiao, Tone-Deaf, Yuanshi Tianzun, Qingsongzi, Yuan Ting, White Tiger Forever. The red-haired young elder who was in charge of hosting the competition said loudly:

"The competition is over!"

Zhang Yuanqing returned to his small nest, the window was open, and the evening wind blew in, lifting a corner of the curtain.

Outside the room was the sound of his grandmother cooking, and people coming off work were carrying their schoolbags, entering and leaving the community, and traveling to and from the streets.

Everyone was in a hurry, dragging their tired bodies home, just in time for dinner. After dinner, they had to rest in order to prepare for tomorrow's commute.

The evening in Songhai was lively and bustling, and although it was densely populated, it lacked a bit of life. Unless it was in an old community where locals gathered, it was difficult to see grandmas cooling off under the trees or old men playing chess in groups.

"Grandma, is dinner ready? I'm hungry." Zhang Yuanqing opened the door, poked his head out, and shouted. "When did you get back?" His grandmother's voice came from the kitchen: "Wait another half hour."

"Okay!"

Zhang Yuanqing retracted his head, picked up his phone, and sent a victory message to Xiaoyuan as usual to show off. "Not bad!" Xiaoyuan replied with a message.

A few seconds later, another message came: "Don't come looking for me these days. I might be being followed." Being followed? Zhang Yuanqing felt a chill in his heart and sent a message:

"Is it someone from an official organization?"

Xiaoyuan: "I don't know. The other party is very cautious and should be of a high level. They haven't taken any drastic actions yet. I plan to fish for them a bit more."

If he remembered correctly, Xiaoyuan was a Gu Master at the Saint level. People of this level still had the ability to protect themselves, even when facing the authorities. Zhang Yuanqing sent a message:

"Just let me know if you need anything."

Although Yuanshi Tianzun at the Extraordinary stage was a bit lacking at that time, the identity of Yuanshi Tianzun would be useful if the other party was an official organization. Besides, with Master Wuhen protecting Xiaoyuan, it would be difficult for ordinary forces to threaten her.

So Zhang Yuanqing was not too worried. Xiaoyuan: "Okay."

Zhang Yuanqing didn't say anything more. Who knew that a few minutes later, Aunt Xiaoyuan sent a [smile] emoticon. Zhang Yuanqing replied with a question mark, but the other party did not respond.

What does that mean? He was a little puzzled.

At this time, Zhang Yuanqing saw someone in the White Tiger Guard group @ him, and when he clicked on it:

[You Fenglaiyi: @Yuanshi Tianzun, the doppelganger you used today was the "Illusion in the Mirror" from our gang's warehouse, right? It's difficult to affect scouts who specialize in Insight with interference methods. It was very smart of you to choose to use a doppelganger. You are a contestant who is good at using props.]

[You Fenglaiyi: I have listed the advantages and disadvantages of the top eight contestants for you, as well as what props should be used to restrain them. You can find suitable props in the White Tiger Guard's gang warehouse for everyone except the top three. But there are no corresponding props in the gang warehouse for Zhao Chenghuang, Sun Miaomiao, and the Land Lord, unless they are Saint-level, but I don't recommend that you use them.]

The line between using Saint-level props in a way that violates the rules and in a way that doesn't is a bit blurry.

So far, no one has used Saint-level props. Zhang Yuanqing's Scarecrow has reached this level, but it is a support type.

[Xiao Naohu: It's easy to be judged as violating the rules, and you'll be criticized for winning unfairly. Given your fame, you should pay attention to your reputation.]

[Ling Jun: From the looks of things now, it's still a bit difficult for Yuanshi to get into the top three. I thought you could get into the top three, but after watching so many days of the competition, the strength of the top three contestants is beyond my imagination. I feel that even if you use that prop, it will be difficult to win.] He was referring to the Red Dancing Shoes.

[Qicilang: If Yuanshi Tianzun is unlucky and matches up with the top three tomorrow, then he will stop in the top eight. What do you think, boss? @Fu Qingyang]

[Fu Qingyang: The competition rules for tomorrow may be changed. I just got news from the elders that headquarters seems to want to throw the top eight contestants into a high-difficulty dungeon to determine the top three in a Gu-raising mode. They are currently in a meeting to discuss it.]

The few people who were more active in the group were immediately shocked.

[Qicilang: Doesn't that mean the Transcendence-level exhibition match today is over?]

[You Fenglaiyi: Heh, based on my understanding of headquarters, meetings take at least three days. There will be no arena competition tomorrow. It will be a day of rest.]

[Xiao Naohu: I think this is pretty good. Large-scale slaughter dungeons are a Gu-raising mode. Headquarters probably wants to make this competition closer to a slaughter dungeon so that the top eight contestants can adapt as soon as possible. On the side, it can be seen that headquarters intends to focus on training the top eight contestants.]

[Fu Qingyang: Wait for headquarters to give the results. If they are thrown into a dungeon, Yuanshi may be able to compete for the championship. However, you also saw Zhao Chenghuang's performance today. With that one move, your chances of winning against him will be directly reduced to less than 30%. @Yuanshi Tianzun]

[Yuanshi Tianzun: Okay!]

If it's changed to a dungeon, external factors will be increased, which can indeed increase my chances of winning, but experts like Zhao Chenghuang are not dungeon noobs, and factors that are unfavorable to him will definitely be unfavorable to me. It's still difficult to deal with.

But for the Boots of Houtu, I still can't give up.

Zhang Yuanqing didn't want to talk about these unpleasant things and privately messaged Ling Jun:

"I want to ask you something. An aunt suddenly stopped talking to me. You have experience dealing with women. Analyze it for me." Ling Jun: "???"

Ling Jun: "What's up, kid? You have a heavy taste." Zhang Yuanqing: "That aunt has a good figure and a pretty face." Ling Jun: "What's up, kid? You have a future."

Yuanshi Tianzun: "It's like this. She recently encountered a small danger, or at least it should be a small danger. She deliberately told me about it. I just realized that, with her personality, she would directly ask for help if she was in real danger. She wouldn't bother to say anything about trivial matters. So she must have deliberately told me."

Ling Jun: "So how did you answer her?"

Yuanshi Tianzun: "Just let me know if you need anything. Then she sent a smile emoticon and didn't reply to me anymore." Ling Jun: "Tell me about her personality and I'll analyze it for you."

Zhang Yuanqing told Ling Jun about Xiaoyuan's personality in great detail.

After listening, Ling Jun immediately had a feeling of heartache for a king-level player watching a bronze noob make mistakes and sent a string of "sweating" emoticons. "This kind of woman has a very strong psychological defense and is indifferent to everyone, but in fact, she is very eager for warmth, so she values her companions very much. As for some suitors, she will subconsciously reject and alienate them, indiscriminately killing off all possibilities."

"To deal with this kind of woman, the first thing is to pester her, but pay attention to the limits, make her helpless, but not disgusted. Then, you have to understand her, observe her, find the soft spot in her heart, and quickly strike and kill her with one blow, just like you dealt with the River-Crossing Pawn today."

Yuanshi Tianzun: "Your analogy makes me feel weird. What then?"

Ling Jun: "Then she will develop a good impression of you, observe you, test you, and secretly test you with some small things, but she will never say it directly. It's very pretentious. At this time, if you do something wrong or respond incorrectly, she will quickly shrink back."

Zhang Yuanqing suddenly understood and quickly sent a message: "How should I make up for it?"

Ling Jun: "Isn't she not letting you go to her? You should do the opposite. It's best to go quietly, on the one hand showing respect for her choice, and on the other hand showing your concern for her. You must always remember that this kind of woman is very pretentious, but she also craves warmth and care, so "pestering" them definitely works. If she says no, and you really think she means no, then you're an idiot."

"That makes sense, that makes sense."

Zhang Yuanqing sent a string of [Great One, accept my worship] emoticons. He then sent another message and asked:

"My relationship with an older sister has been stuck for a long time. She has a high tolerance for me and is very close, but I always feel like we're missing a step. More than friends, less than lovers."

Ling Jun: "Are you talking about Guan Ya?"

Zhang Yuanqing sent [Great One, accept my worship] emoticons to cover up his inner embarrassment.

Ling Jun: "There's nothing embarrassing about it. When I was young, I longed to have two confidantes, one named Lin Meimei and one named Bao Jiejie, and also a bed-warming maid like Qingwen by my side. It's best to have a young woman named Qin Keqing to teach me how to grow up. Young boys always have these thoughts. Any twenty-year-old who says they don't admire beauty is bragging."

In Ling Jun's opinion, Yuanshi Tianzun was a typical straight man who liked many beautiful older sisters, but had never even had a girlfriend.

Although Yuanshi Tianzun was very capable and good at socializing, interpersonal communication and dating were not the same thing. The latter required experience, and if you didn't have experience, you just didn't have experience.

Social butterflies and love experts are two different concepts.

Ling Jun: "But to be honest, I don't recommend you pursue Guan Ya. She's a scout. If you change your mind or cheat on her, you can't hide it from her keen eyes. The key is, you can't beat her. When the relationship breaks down, you'll be a victim of domestic violence."

Yuanshi Tianzun: ""

Ling Jun: "But since you asked, I have to teach you. Guan Ya comes from a The Way of the Extraordinary family, and her standards are very high. She can't stand ordinary people. You don't have a problem in this regard. The name of Yuanshi Tianzun is enough."

"Her personality is a bit strange. When she talks about dirty jokes, even I blush and feel embarrassed, but you don't have a problem. This is an important factor in gaining her favor. According to my analysis, there are three reasons why your relationship is stuck in a bottleneck."

"First, you haven't known each other for very long. A woman from her family background won't confirm a romantic relationship with a man in a short time. Second, it's still because of her family. Although she is rebellious, she knows her identity. Her family will definitely interfere in choosing a husband. She may feel that you are not suitable to meet her parents yet, so she keeps a distance from you."

"Third, you are still lacking a catalyst, such as a romantic confession, a crisis of life and death, or a night of drunken debauchery."

"I understand, I understand." Zhang Yuanqing was stunned as he listened. Ling Jun: "Anything else? If not, I'm going to eat."

There's still more, there's still the Palace Master of the End of Killing… Yuanshi Tianzun: "No, thank you, Great One." Zhang Yuanqing clicked on Ling Jun's profile picture and changed his note to: Life Mentor!

Fu Family Bay Villa.

In the restaurant, Fu Qingyang held a knife and fork, enjoying a sumptuous dinner, and looked across the table at Ling Jun, who was holding his phone and had a happy expression on his face.

He frowned and said lightly:

"Are you seeing a new girlfriend? No, your expression has satisfaction, smugness, and some dark glee. A girlfriend can't make your expression so complicated."

Ling Jun put down his phone and said, "Of course I'm proud and satisfied that my ideas and scholarship can be carried forward." He forked a piece of grilled meat and chewed it in his mouth. "It was Yuanshi Tianzun who sent a message asking me for some advice."

Fu Qingyang's expression was indifferent: "Asking how to pick up girls?"

"No!" Ling Jun's expression was serious: "Asking me how to be your cousin-in-law."

After dinner, Zhang Yuanqing lay on the bed and browsed the posts on the official forum, chatting with Guan Ya in a casual way. He occasionally paid attention to Xie Lingxi and the Queen.

What he was thinking about was what Fu Qingyang had said before dinner.

If headquarters really adjusted the competition model, it wouldn't just be a competition of force. Environmental factors, player personality factors, and so on would have to be considered.

The next goal was clear: to collect the personalities and information of the top eight contestants and make a profile of their behavioral logic. "Guan Ya and Squad Leader are scouts. I'll ask them to help me summarize a personality analysis of the top eight contestants tomorrow."

After making up his mind, he turned off his phone and shrunk into the air-conditioned quilt. The harsh ringtone of his phone rang.

The caller was Fu Qingyang.

"Hello, Centurion?" Zhang Yuanqing answered the phone.

"Come to Fu Family Bay. Elder Gou wants to see you." Fu Qingyang's voice was as cold as the frost in December. "Elder Gou wants to see me?" Zhang Yuanqing asked in confusion: "What's the matter?"

With the status and position of an elder, they would not see people easily. Besides, if there was something, why didn't they say it during the arena competition during the day? "Take you to see the Demon Eye Heavenly King!" Fu Qingyang said.

ps: I'll update the typos first and then correct them.