590: Chapter 590 The Round Robin Begins

Chen Yi took a deep breath and looked around.

The other contestants arrived one after another.

Yue Wen held her white floral umbrella, standing before a ruined palace. She looked up at the collapsed stone pillars, her expression somewhat strange, as if she felt she had been here before.

Fiya stood not far away; seeing Chen Yi, she gave a slight nod.

Zhao Zhao also saw Fiya. The two exchanged a glance before simultaneously looking away.

Zhao Zhao felt a bit uncomfortable inside.

It wasn't jealousy, but a vague, indescribable feeling.

Looking at Fiya's profile, she always felt she had seen it somewhere before.

It wasn't the kind of meeting where you bump into someone on the street; it was the kind of familiarity that comes from knowing someone for many years, as if she had seen her in a dream!

But she couldn't recall; no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't remember!

Kalsis arrived last.

He wore a brand-new white robe, his hair tied high with a jade crown, looking full of spirit.

He looked around, and when his gaze swept over Chen Yi, a cold sneer curled the corner of his lips.

Then, his gaze landed on Yue Wen and lingered for a few seconds.

He swept over Fiya as well, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes.

Finally, he walked to a corner, sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and began to regulate his Qi.

That posture, that demeanor—it was as if he were already the champion of this competition!

There were still a few hours until the official competition began.

The contestants were free to move about and familiarize themselves with the Holy Land's environment in advance.

Some wandered through the ruined palaces, some meditated on the bluestone slabs, and others observed their opponents.

Fiya walked through the crowd to Chen Yi: "Chen Yi, I won't let you down. Even if I am only a Heavenly God, I will enter the top ten!"

Chen Yi looked at her and nodded: "Mm, do your best!"

Although Zhao Zhao didn't like Fiya, she still nodded politely.

As the hostess, she must never embarrass the master at any time!

In the distance, Kalsis opened his eyes and watched this scene.

He sneered disdainfully in his heart.

"You ignored me in the past, and now you cannot afford to reach me!"

"Fiya, do you think breaking off the engagement was a wise choice? Do you think Chen Yi is stronger than me?"

"Just wait and see! When I defeat Chen Yi in the round robin, you will regret it!"

"As for you, Zhao Zhao—a piece of trash relying on a man to hand out resources, are you even worthy of comparing yourself to me?"

He withdrew his gaze and landed it on Yue Wen.

In the entire Kingdom of Extreme Evil, and even the entire Void Realm, only Yue Wen was worthy of him, the Young Master of the Heavenly Venerable Mansion!

Ranked 1000th on the Ancient God Ranking, possessing the Time Moon Rabbit Bloodline, and the next City Master of the City of Extreme Evil!

Whether it was strength, status, or beauty, she was top-tier!

Such a woman was worthy of standing beside him, the next God Emperor!

He stood up, adjusted his robes, and walked toward Yue Wen.

Yue Wen was standing in front of a ruined palace, looking up at the collapsed stone pillars, lost in thought.

"Young Miss Yue Wen."

Kalsis walked up to her and bowed slightly, his posture elegant, though he couldn't suppress his arrogance. "I have long admired your name!"

Yue Wen turned to look at him, her brows slightly furrowed. "Is there something you need?"

Kalsis smiled: "Young Miss Yue Wen, with your strength, making it into the top three should be no problem, but the first place is likely beyond your reach!"

Hearing this, Yue Wen's brows furrowed even tighter.

What was Kalsis trying to express?

Kalsis continued: "I have the Fire Cloud Evil God Art, you should know! You have also seen the power of this Cultivation Technique!"

"Ranked 355th on the God Stele Forest Ancient God Ranking, this is only the result of ten days of Cultivation! Give me another half a month, and I can break into the top one hundred! By then, Young Miss Yue Wen, do you think you still have a chance?"

"However, Young Miss Yue Wen, there is no need to be discouraged! I can let you have it! After all, there is little difference between first and second place to me!"

"With the Fire Cloud Evil God Art in hand, even without the God Emperors Blessing, I have the confidence to achieve a Breakthrough to God Emperor."

"As for the price of letting you win—it's very simple! We get married. A God Emperor couple—the entire Void Realm will be envious. It would be a cooperation between the strong, wouldn't it?"

Upon hearing this, Yue Wen immediately rolled her eyes internally.

She thought Kalsis had something important to say, but this was it?

She looked at Kalsis, her pale golden eyes devoid of any emotion.

In the past, she might have considered it for a moment!

Although Kalsis was arrogant, his strength was undeniable!

The Fire Cloud Evil God Art, 355th on the God Stele Forest—he certainly had the capital to be arrogant!

But now, she had already reached a deal with Chen Yi!

Chen Yi would concede first place to her, and she owed him one condition!

Compared to Kalsis, Chen Yi was immeasurably stronger!

Ranked 50th on the Ancient God Ranking, suppressing the four Blood Fiends with one punch, personally confirmed by Ancestor Yunsan—such an existence wasn't even as arrogant as Kalsis!

A 355th place, flaunting his power in front of her like this?

How ridiculous!

"No need. I have no interest in marriage!"

Yue Wen said indifferently, "I am devoted to the Dao and have absolutely no worldly thoughts! If this is all the insight you have, please return!"

Upon hearing this, Kalsis's smile stiffened. He hadn't expected Yue Wen to refuse so decisively.

He thought that with his current strength and the reputation of the Fire Cloud Evil God Art, Yue Wen would at least hesitate!

Yet, she refused without even thinking!

He was not angry, just snorted coldly: "Young Miss Yue Wen, you will regret this."

He turned and walked away, his steps still composed.

He knew what Yue Wen was worried about—wasn't it just that he might not be able to beat Chen Yi?

His battle with Chen Yi was scheduled for half a month later!

This half a month was enough for him to practice the Fire Cloud Evil God Art to the fifth or even sixth level!

By then, would he still be afraid of a mere Chen Yi?

Once he seized the first seat, if Yue Wen wanted to make a deal, the price wouldn't be marriage, but becoming a servant!

He was waiting for that day!

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A few hours later, the competition officially began.

The results of the first round of matchmaking were announced via the stele in the center of the Void Realm Holy Land.

Everyone's name was on it, with their opponent's name next to them!

Chen Yi's opponent was a Heavenly God—Aifulan.

Chen Yi sighed. It was highly likely another match where the opponent would concede!

He walked into the designated competition arena, and his opponent was already waiting there.

It was a young woman wearing a light cyan dress, her hair tied in a ponytail. She looked spirited, very much like a martial arts girl.

However, the next second, she decisively conceded.

"Yi Chen, I concede!"

Chen Yi nodded slightly: "I understand."

Aifulan breathed a sigh of relief, turned, and ran. After running a few steps, she turned back.

"Lord Yi Chen, good luck!"

After saying that, she ran away.

Chen Yi watched her back and shook his head.

He exited the arena and waited for the next round of the competition.

For those competing for spots outside the top ten, the presence of a Heaven-Defying existence like Chen Yi didn't really have much of an impact.

Chen Yi handing everyone a defeat was, to them, equivalent to not losing at all.

If they were to force a fight with Chen Yi, not only would they waste energy, but they would also expose their trump cards, which was not worth the loss!