131: Chapter 131 Rule-Based Treasure, Qiankun Spirit Pearl

"Wang Tianba, that's enough. The Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast was also tamed by Zhou Bai through his own ability. Do his hundred-odd thousand points still not make you yield?"

Hearing Wang Tianba's words, Mu Qinghuang felt a surge of anger and said coldly.

Originally, Mu Qinghuang hadn't held much hope for Zhou Bai and the others. After all, their cultivation realms were right there; perhaps they could only establish a tiny advantage for them.

But Zhou Bai's appearance had not only helped them purify the violent Qi and Blood Power in their bodies, allowing their strength to improve significantly...

...but he had also gained control over a Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast, breaking the United States' lead in points and even pulling ahead by a large margin.

Mu Qinghuang didn't understand. Zhou Bai had already done so much; why was Wang Tianba still being so confrontational?

It wasn't just Wang Tianba, but also Gu Yu. Although he hadn't spoken, Mu Qinghuang could clearly sense this guy's feelings toward Zhou Bai.

And then there was that newcomer, Ling Xiao...

Before, it was one thing when Zhou Bai hadn't taken action and was cultivating alone, but now that Zhou Bai had overtaken the United States single-handedly, what else was there to say?

"Qinghuang, we've been teammates fighting side-by-side for three stages, yet for the sake of some brat..."

Seeing Mu Qinghuang speak up for Zhou Bai, Wang Tianba's expression became extremely unsightly.

He hadn't expected that the always aloof Mu Qinghuang would actually help Zhou Bai.

"Tianba, speak less. Zhou Bai is a hero of our Xia Country!"

Ye Wushang also spoke up at this moment, giving Wang Tianba a faint glance.

"Yes, Big Brother Ye!"

Since Ye Wushang had spoken, Wang Tianba naturally didn't dare say anything more, merely lowering his head deeply.

"God Bai, I knew you could do it! With you around, it's always so reassuring!"

Xu Xiu, on the other hand, felt genuinely happy, his eyes filled with fanaticism as he looked at Zhou Bai.

On the other side, although Qin Hao didn't speak, he couldn't help but sigh in his heart. Compared to Zhou Bai, he was simply too lackluster...

Whether it was in the World Martial Arts Competition's Selection Round or his performance in the third stage, Zhou Bai's performance had thoroughly won Qin Hao over.

Compared to Zhou Bai, he was truly too inferior.

"Alright, next, I will announce the rules for the Fourth Stage!"

At this moment, Ivan on the square glanced at Zhou Bai below and then continued slowly.

Hearing Ivan's words, everyone took on a solemn expression, their eyes fixed on him.

The Fourth Stage is the final stage of the World Martial Arts Competition and the most crucial one, as it will determine the final rankings.

"The Fourth Stage is divided into two rounds. As Xia Country is the points leader from the first three stages, they can proceed directly to the second round..."

"The first round is a battle between five nations. The teams ranked 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th will engage in a massive Melee to determine the other three teams that will enter the second round of the Fourth Stage..."

"The Melee will adopt the same format as the New Selection Round. Five teams will be in the martial arena, and three teams will emerge..."

"The second round is a Team Competition between nations, the final duel. Lots will be drawn for the matches. Each victory in the second round's Team Competition allows the winner to seize half of the losing nation's points..."

"The second round's Team Competition is also simple. Both sides send out contestants to fight. The winner can continue to fight the losing nation's next contestant... until all contestants from one nation are defeated, determining the winner..."

"The points ranking after the Fourth Stage will be the final ranking for this World Martial Arts Competition..."

Ivan's voice rang in everyone's ears, and they all understood the rules for the Fourth Stage.

"A Melee and Team Competitions? As expected, the matches in the Fourth Stage are quite intense!"

"Interesting. Finally, we don't have to hunt ferocious beasts. I've been killing those beasts for so many days I'm about to vomit..."

"The last stage of the World Martial Arts Competition. We still have a chance to turn everything around..."

After Ivan announced the rules for the Fourth Stage, everyone began rubbing their hands in anticipation.

Over these past days, after experiencing fierce battles with ferocious beasts, everyone had accumulated a vast amount of violent emotions and urgently needed a hot-blooded battle to vent.

"Senior Ivan, Xia Country's Zhou Bai has a Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast. I suggest that the Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast should not be allowed to take the field with Zhou Bai; otherwise, it would be too unfair..."

Just then, Aaron Helens from the United States suddenly spoke up, his tone extremely serious.

"That's right. Thunder Kid's Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast is too broken. It shouldn't be allowed on the field; otherwise, you might as well just announce Xia Country as the winner..."

"Yeah, with that Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast just standing there, who could possibly win against it..."

"The Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast must be banned from the field. This is a battle between geniuses, a competition of the ability users' own strength, not for ferocious beasts to fight. Otherwise, we'd all just send Beast Tamers up..."

After Aaron Helens finished speaking, contestants from other countries also spoke up one after another, looking at Zhou Bai with wary eyes.

Clearly, Zhou Bai's Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast gave them too much pressure. If the Dragon King Beast could also take the field, there would be no need to even hold the competition.

"Senior Ivan, the World Martial Arts Competition has no rules prohibiting Beast Tamers from competing. Our Xia Country's Zhou Bai tamed that beast through his own ability, so why can't it take the field? This is an unreasonable demand, and Xia Country firmly disagrees!"

At this moment, Ye Wushang also spoke, his tone incredibly firm.

"Exactly. If Zhou Bai's Dragon King Beast can't take the field, then wouldn't the Heroic Spirits summoned by Yamashita Tetsuya also count as outside help?"

Mu Qinghuang, beside Ye Wushang, also spoke up without yielding an inch.

After all, this Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast was a nearly invincible combat power; Ye Wushang and the other wouldn't easily back down.

Not far away, Yamashita Tetsuya's face stiffened upon hearing Mu Qinghuang's words. Are you fucking kidding me? I'm getting dragged into this too?

"Silence!"

Ivan raised his hand and said in a deep voice.

His voice was like a tide, surging across the entire square, making everyone feel a trace of powerful pressure.

No one dared to speak further, their eyes fixed on Ivan to see what he would do.

Ivan didn't speak but looked at the Seventh-Order Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon behind Zhou Bai and fell into thought.

Clearly, Zhou Bai's Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast made even Ivan feel it was a bit tricky.

Although Zhou Bai hadn't broken any rules, this Seventh-Order Dragon King Beast was simply too broken.

With this Dragon King Beast participating, the Champion would truly be beyond suspense.

"Student Zhou Bai, this matter is indeed an issue with the rules of our World Martial Arts Competition Association. How about this: you don't let your Azure Cloud Thunder Dragon take the field, and as compensation, we can give you a spatial rule treasure, the qiankun spirit pearl!"

Ivan thought for a moment and then said to Zhou Bai.

"rule treasure, qiankun spirit pearl?"

Zhou Bai asked in confusion.

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