He was full of confidence in both Han Yu and Huang Zheng.
Others may be puzzled by Han Yu's choice to make a humanoid soul guide in the skill assessment, but he vaguely guessed its intention.
Han Yu's purpose is very simple, that is to improve his flexibility and be more comfortable in the game.
He is an evil soul master, not an ordinary soul master. He does not need to rely on offensive soul guides to win in this small competition venue.
As for Huang Zheng, Nangong Wan also has high hopes for him.
Huang Zheng is the most proud disciple of the third elder. He has a strength close to that of a seventh-level soul master, and his soul power cultivation has also reached the sixth level.
Although his ability as an evil soul master is not particularly outstanding, he has shown extraordinary talent in making soul guides, and he also possesses a powerful list carving knife.
The big man in yellow unexpectedly won the first place in the skills test, which means that he is likely to encounter the weakest opponent in the first round of the knockout round. As a result, the situation of the Xishui Alliance is very good, and the balance of victory seems to have begun to tilt towards them.
"Rest for five minutes. In five minutes, the knockout rounds will officially begin." Ye Yulin's voice was calm and powerful, echoing in the competition venue.
As soon as he finished speaking, a group of staff rushed to the competition stage and cleaned up the soul guidance production tables and scattered materials. The nine soul mentors who represented the three major forces also walked off the competition stage and returned to their respective rest areas for a short rest.
Han Yu ranked second in the skill test, and his opponent was a girl in a blue dress from the Ordinary League. He will also make his debut in the second game.
The order of appearance is arranged concisely and clearly, completely in accordance with the previous rankings, the first place versus the second place, the third place versus the fourth place, the winner competes for the championship, and the loser competes for the third place.
This arrangement allows the players who play first to have more rest time to recover and prepare for the next game, ensuring fairness.
The five-minute buffer time is more like a reassurance, allowing players to deal with it calmly and adjust their mentality and tactics.
Nangong Wan walked to the edge of the competition stage in person to greet Han Yu and the other three who had returned triumphantly.
Han Yu controlled the humanoid soul guide and walked steadily down the steps, once again proving the practicality and stability of this soul guide.
As the soul guide closed, Han Yu's figure was wrapped in it, like a silver warrior returning from the battlefield.
Although this humanoid soul guide is much smaller than the behemoth of Mingdetang, the technology and power it contains are still eye-catching.
Ye Yulin's eyes always followed Han Yu, his eyes full of curiosity and admiration. Seeing Han Yu control the humanoid soul tool so smoothly and freely, his inner desire became even stronger.
"Everyone performed very well. Now take the time to rest and recover your strength."
Nangong Wan’s voice was loud and encouraging, “The rewards I promised before will be honored as soon as the game is over.
Generous rewards are here, waiting for you to claim them with your excellent results! "He didn't elaborate too much, but just emphasized the reward again. He knew that for the three Hanyu people at this moment, rest and recovery are the most important.
The third elder kept paying attention, staring at Han Yu intently, carefully observing this amazing humanoid soul tool.
He had not sat down before, and now he stood up, wanting to see more clearly.
This humanoid soul guide is about two and a half meters tall, with a streamlined design throughout. The silver-white metal shell shines under the light, exuding faint fluctuations in soul power.
The pupils of the eyes shone with a faint golden light, as if they were alive. Even without the gorgeous paint, this humanoid soul guide is full of a sense of technology and power. If it is carefully decorated, it will definitely be more dazzling.
Han Yu did not sit down and rest immediately. Instead, he controlled the humanoid soul guide and stood there, closing his eyes and quietly recovering the consumed mental power. He needs to adjust his condition as soon as possible to prepare for the next game.
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In the deep underground warehouse, a deafening roar echoed. The soul shield on Prince Xu Guozhong's body surged in light, resisting the oncoming shock wave.
The construction of this underground warehouse is extremely strong, and the elevator part has been specially reinforced.
Even a ninth-level soul master like Xu Guozhong had to go to great lengths to escape with his subordinates by carving a passage from the bottom of the elevator.
He waved the soul guide in his hand, and rays of light struck the thick metal plate, causing sparks to fly.
The subordinates also used their soul skills one after another, cooperating with Xu Guozhong's attack and expanding the exit bit by bit. Sweat soaked their clothes, but they did not dare to slack off at all, because they knew that time is life.
Metal fragments flew everywhere, hitting the wall with a harsh sound.
The narrow space was filled with the smell of dust and smoke. Finally, with continued efforts, a hole large enough to accommodate him appeared at the bottom of the elevator.
Xu Guozhong got out first, then turned around and pulled out his subordinates one by one.
Getting out of the elevator is not enough; you still have to get out of the elevator shaft.
The eight people slowly floated down the narrow elevator shaft, and the sound of landing was so slight that it was almost inaudible.
However, the heavy elevator door once again stood in front of them like a giant steel peak, blocking their way. This was their sixth attempt to blast down the door.
In the claustrophobic elevator shaft, the air was dull and filled with the smell of gunpowder smoke, making people feel suffocated.
In the first blast, they used a micro-shock soul guide, trying to use the power of shock to disintegrate the structure of the door, but only left shallow traces on the metal surface. For the second blast, they tried a high-frequency cutting soul guide. The sharp energy rays cut on the metal and splashed out sparks, but they still could not break through the gate's defense.
The third time, they used strong acid to corrode the soul guide. A pungent smell filled the air, and the metal surface was corroded with pitted marks, but they were still far from breaking through the door.
The fourth time, they used small explosive bombs. The violent explosion reverberated in the elevator shaft, making their eardrums buzz, but it only opened a fist-sized hole.
For the fifth time, they used a combination of soul tools, first using high-frequency cutting to weaken the metal structure, and then attacking with explosive bombs, finally blasting a larger gap in the thick metal door.
However, this door seemed to have infinite resilience, resisting their attacks time and time again. In such a small space, they simply did not dare to use overly powerful soul tools.
Otherwise, the shock wave and high temperature generated by the explosion are enough to swallow them themselves.
Therefore, they could only carefully use relatively weak soul guides to bombard, eating away at the metal structure of the gate bit by bit. Each bombardment was accompanied by the sound of metal twisting and shattering, as well as their nervous breathing.
After the bombardment, they took turns using close combat soul tools, using sharp blades and heavy war hammers to chop and knock on the cracks in the door, trying to widen them.
In such a cramped environment, the role of the melee soul guide is particularly important. They took turns to fight, sweating like rain, and every time they swung their weapons, it was like a race against time.
Finally, with continued efforts, a half-foot-diameter hole appeared in the heavy metal door. Seeing this hard-won breakthrough, a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.
The eight senior soul masters simultaneously went all out, injecting soul power into the melee soul guide, and worked hard to chop and expand the small opening. Metal shards flew and sparks flew. Their arms ached and their clothes were soaked with sweat.
Time passed by, and after seven or eight minutes, the hole was finally widened enough for one person to get out. They got out of this narrow exit one after another, breathing the fresh air outside with relief.
Xu Guozhong followed at the end of the team, his face as green as the bottom of a pot.
He was so distressed that he almost bled. In his eyes, this warehouse had long been his possession, but now it was left in a mess by these nasty thieves. The cost of repairing elevators and elevator shafts alone is astronomical. He wanted to cut these thieves into pieces to vent his hatred.
After entering the corridor, Xu Guozhong saw the two guards lying on the ground at a glance. Their corpses were already cold and stiff, and their blood stained the ground red.
Everyone else could feel the suppressed anger emanating from Xu Guozhong, and they didn't dare to express their anger.
Two men immediately came forward to search the body. As expected, the key to the warehouse door was missing.
Everyone walked quickly towards the depths of the warehouse, and soon arrived at the door leading to the first floor of the warehouse.
Xu Guozhong took out the key with a gloomy face, inserted it into the keyhole, and tried to open the door. However, just as he expected, Han Yu had already anticipated that he would come after him, and destroyed and modified the mechanisms inside the gate in advance. No matter how he turned the key, the door wouldn't budge.
"Bastard!" Xu Guozhong could no longer suppress the anger in his heart and punched the door hard, making a deep muffled sound. However, this door is stronger in defense than an elevator door, its thickness is comparable to a thousand-pound gate, and it is entirely made of high-strength alloy, its strength is comparable to some rare metals.
"Break the door! Break the door for me!" Xu Guozhong roared, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.
"My lord, if you attack the gate directly, I'm afraid the defensive soul guidance system will fire on us. This..." an eighth-level soul engineer next to him immediately reminded him.
Xu Guozhong's chest heaved violently, and anger burned in his eyes, as if it might burst out at any time. He gritted his teeth, veins popped out on his forehead, and his clenched fists made a gurgling sound.
He knew that his emotions were out of control just now, but how could he stay calm with this damn theft? This is not only a loss of precious metals, but also a challenge to his authority! Taking a deep breath, and another deep breath, Xu Guozhong tried to control his manic emotions.
He forced himself to recall the defense layout in the corridor. He personally supervised the installation of those powerful soul guides.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the complex structural diagram of the corridor appeared in his mind. Metal gates, layers of energy barriers, and densely packed soul ray emitters are intertwined like a spider web, forming a defense system like an iron wall.
He knew that even a ninth-level soul engineer like him would not dare to get involved easily. A seventh-level soul master? I'm afraid that it will be torn into pieces by the dense soul rays in an instant!
Xu Guozhong opened his eyes suddenly, the anger in his eyes had subsided, replaced by cold murderous intent. He realized that anger could not solve the problem, and only calm thinking could find a way to defeat the enemy.
He took another deep breath, letting his heartbeat gradually calm down. The cold air poured into his lungs, making his mind clearer.
He slowly raised his right hand and moved his index finger gently in the air, as if simulating the structure of the corridor. He deduced various possibilities over and over again, looking for the best breakthrough plan.
He knew that the control center of the defense system was located inside the warehouse and could not be controlled from the outside. This means that they must break through forcefully and disintegrate those powerful defensive soul tools step by step.
Xu Guozhong clenched his fist again, his knuckles making a crisp sound. He glanced at the surrounding soul masters with burning eyes, and said in a deep voice: "Listen, our target is the warehouse, but the defense in the corridor is very tight, we must be careful."
He paused and spoke more firmly: "First of all, we need to gradually destroy the defensive soul guide in the corridor to create conditions for subsequent door-breaking operations. Remember, you must move quickly to reduce casualties as much as possible!"
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He looked around again, his eyes full of unquestionable majesty: "Now, I order the first team to attack the energy barrier on the left, the second team to destroy the soul ray emitter on the right, and the third team to clear it. The metal gate in front. The rest of the people, together with me, are responsible for cover and support!”
He waved his arm suddenly, pointed at the entrance of the corridor, and shouted sternly: "Action!"
Han Yu was completely unaware of everything in the outside world at this time. He was immersed in the wonderful realm of cultivation. The blend of mental power and soul power nourished his body like a trickle, bringing an extremely comfortable feeling.
The increase in mental power allowed him to absorb the ultimate ice world energy faster. Now, the cold energy had spread to his crotch and was slowly but surely transforming his body.
"It's break time. The first and eighth place finishers from the previous skills challenge are here." The host's voice sounded on the stage.
Star Douluo Ye Yulin personally stood in the center of the competition stage as the referee of the competition. He originally did not need to be the referee himself, but out of curiosity about Han Yu, he decided to observe Han Yu's skills in controlling the humanoid soul guide up close.
The big man in yellow carried a huge rapid-fire cannon and strode towards the competition stage. His burly figure and powerful rapid-fire cannon complement each other, making him imposing. (End of chapter)