Doulou Dalu 57

The hostess had never seemed so excited. As soon as she finished speaking, cheers and applause erupted from all around the stands. Many disciples, both male and female, chanted Lin Fan's name with enthusiasm. His popularity at this moment even surpassed that of Tang Huoer and Bibi Dong when they had previously appeared.

Unlike Bibi Dong, who overwhelmed her opponents with sheer strength, Lin Fan, a Soul Master, had won five consecutive battles and ultimately defeated three infamous members of the Demon Sect with ease. As the hostess had said, this was an unprecedented miracle in the history of Douhun Mountain.

Lin Fan's success proved that soul power alone did not determine one's true strength. Even those born with low talent—viewed as mere ants in the world of soul masters—could still defy the heavens with their abilities.

In the VIP section, Bibi Dong watched Lin Fan closely. Her cold, composed eyes now held a mix of excitement and joy, yet there was also a trace of moisture threatening to spill over. "You actually did it... But why are you here? Is it to help the Haotian Sect win the championship, or... for me?"

Meanwhile, Qian Xunji's handsome, noble face twisted into an ugly scowl as he glared at Lin Fan. His jaw clenched, and a sinister smile curled at the corners of his lips.

As the preliminary rounds concluded, the disciples from various sects and families gradually dispersed.

Stepping down from the stage, Lin Fan was immediately embraced by Tang Yiran, who tightly gripped his hand before pulling him toward the VIP seating area. There, he was met with endless praise from the sect masters and elders of the Haotian Sect.

Later, back in the lounge, Lin Fan found himself surrounded by Tang Huoer, the long-legged senior sister, who harassed him with endless chatter. She dragged him over to join Liu Erlong, Ye Keke, Shui Yue'er, and the others for a celebratory feast. This gathering served as both a reward and preparation for the finals.

The Finals Begin

In the finals, each team had only one chance—losing meant elimination. Naturally, all seven members of each team would participate. However, if the opposing team was significantly weaker, Tang Huoer and Tang Jianfeng might not even need to step in.

The final rounds of the Douhun Mountain tournament were swift—much faster than the preliminaries. Since each battle often resulted in heavy casualties, there was no second chance for recovery.

Sixteen teams had made it to the finals. The matchups were determined randomly:

1. Blazing Fire Sect vs. Ice Phoenix Family

2. Qibao Liuli Sect vs. Xuanmen Sect

3. Spirit Hall vs. Min Clan

4. Haotian Sect vs. Shenfeng Sect

5. Tiandou Royal Family & Snow Clan vs. Qianshou Clan

6. Xingluo Royal Family vs. Crazy Lion Clan

7. Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Family vs. Thunder Clan

8. Broken Clan vs. Demon Clan

Only the champion would gain continent-wide recognition. The Spirit Hall had dominated the competition for several years, strengthening its influence as countless talented soul masters flocked to join them. Losing the championship could severely damage their prestige.

At 7:00 AM, the tournament officially began. The arena was packed—no one wanted to miss the decisive battles. The seven members of the Haotian Sect sat in the stands, attentively watching the first match:

The First Battle – Blazing Fire Sect vs. Ice Phoenix Family

Lin Fan observed the fight casually, but Shui Yue'er, sitting nearby, was fully focused.

This battle was intense. The Blazing Fire Sect was at a disadvantage, having lost one top-tier Soul Sect member and another who had been permanently injured. Their remaining five fighters, led by Soul King Chi Yan, initially held an advantage against the seven-member Ice Phoenix Family. However, as the match progressed, the Ice Phoenix Family's martial souls proved too powerful. The combined force of three Ice Phoenix martial souls easily suppressed the fire attribute attacks.

In the end, Shui Qing'er and another Ice Phoenix user performed a Fusion Technique, summoning the Frost Phoenix. Chi Yan, despite his strength, was ultimately defeated, securing victory for the Ice Phoenix Family.

The Second Battle – Qibao Liuli Sect vs. Xuanmen Sect

The Xuanmen Sect specialized in defense but lacked a Soul King, making them easy prey for the Qibao Liuli Sect, who crushed them with overwhelming force.

The Third Battle – Spirit Hall vs. Min Clan

Surprisingly, the Min Clan forfeited the match before it even began, allowing Spirit Hall to advance effortlessly.

Although the Min Clan had a Soul King, they knew that facing Bibi Dong's team was suicide. Tang Xiao had advised them to surrender to avoid unnecessary deaths. With Bibi Dong, a Soul Emperor, leading the Spirit Hall's team, they were the overwhelming favorites for the championship.

The Fourth Battle – Haotian Sect vs. Shenfeng Sect

The Haotian Sect stepped into the arena, though Tang Huoer and Tang Jianfeng seemed disinterested in participating.

The Shenfeng Sect was a formidable opponent—stronger than the Blazing Fire Sect, Elephant Armor Sect, and Ice Phoenix Family. Their lineup consisted of two Soul Kings and five Soul Masters.

As soon as the battle began, Lin Fan released his Shadow Battle Axe, activating his Purple Flame Tiger Armor and Heavenly Eye. In an instant, he overpowered two enemy Soul Masters, knocking them out of the ring.

The Shenfeng Sect was known for their speed and agility, but their movements were slowed significantly under Lin Fan's Heavenly Eye, making them easy targets.

Meanwhile, Liu Erlong unleashed her Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial soul, charging forward and punching a low-level Soul King back more than ten meters. Despite being only at level 43, her strength was on par with a lower-tier Soul King.

At the same time, Shui Yue'er unleashed a barrage of frost-based attacks and ice spikes, freezing three enemy Soul Masters solid.

Ye Keke activated her Nine-Hearted Begonia, rapidly healing Lin Fan and the others. Notably, Lin Fan noticed that Ye Keke's martial soul had evolved, shifting from blue to purple with strange energy fluctuations.

Taking advantage of the frozen opponents, Lin Fan swiftly kicked them off the stage before they could recover.

This enraged the two remaining Soul Kings. One unleashed his Fifth Soul Skill, striking Liu Erlong hard enough to knock her back ten meters. He then attempted a follow-up attack, his fist crackling with lightning.

The other Soul King, using his Heavenly Thunder Fist, charged directly at Lin Fan.