Chapter 36:

The Tournament Of Champions! (Part 3)

World Quest: Escape To Reality


(With the next day approaching of the Tournament of Champions, the stadium once again has nearly sold out with tens of thousands in attendance as Yinlong himself was arriving at the stadium, protected by security while being accompanied by Nerata and Thalassa.)

"Nerata: Did you manage to find out who your opponent is for today?"
"Yinlong: I did, it's the Tregonwell Prince, that nobody I've beaten out of the Royal Gathering last time I saw him."
"Nerata: Ugh, the Tregonwells? Why are they so keen on believing they could defeat you?"
"Yinlong: I'd rather let them keep that mindset, its what intrigues me further to see how long they can go before admitting defeat."
"Thalassa: Its intriguing to me honestly."
"???: Well well, if it isn't the mortal commoner!"

(Blocking the way of the three were the Tregonwells, the prince, the king and queen.)

"Yinlong: Sigh, and here I was expecting a calm morning."
"Wulf Tregonwell (Age: 24 | Race: 4th GEN Animatronic | Tregonwell Family Prince): Yuck, that repugnant smell of mortal scum always bothers my nose..! Aside from your foul stench, I'm going to have the privilege of defeating you this time! You clearly cheated in our last bout by shattering my family's expensive sword!"
"Nerata: For a weakling such as yourself, its kind of sickening to consider Yinlong cheated!"
"Wulf: Huh?!"

(With Wulf staring exactly at the two women aside Yinlong, he'd acknowledge the two as he was then focused on winning their trust.)

"Wulf: Such wonderous beauties siding with a commoner?! What have you done to these two wonderful women to make them stand alongside you?!"
"Yinlong: That kind of question to a snob like could be and will be ignored."
"Wulfgeat Tregonwell (Age: 72 | Race: 2nd GEN Animatronic | Tregonwell Family King): YOU DARE SPEAK ILL-MANNERED TO OUR SON ONCE AGAIN?! AS USUAL, THAT DAMN VIEXMARE FAMILY NEVER LEARN!"
"Yinlong: Are you here to attempt to irritate me? Its not going to work so if you don't mind, I'd like to prepare for match with your son."

(With the three attempting to walk away, Wulf would hold onto Thalassa's hand as she was immediately confused with Nerata attempting to pull her back, Yinlong would stop her intentionally.)

"Wulf: Miss, I ask of you on behalf of your gloriously stunning eyes and luminescent skin.. Please leave this pathetic mortal and join the Tregonwell Family as my fiancé-"
"Thalassa: Unhand me weakling."

(With the cold eyes of Thalassa staring down into Wulf's soul, he'd freeze in fear at her cold words as the three Tregonwells were then met with a horrifying presence.)

"Thalassa: Unless the three of you can best Yinlong in strength, I do not wish for my very skin to be touched by the filth of an outdated cog-sniffing reject."

(With the crowd and the family in shock, along with Yinlong and Nerata, she'd depart from their faces and holds Yinlong's hand to indicate her loyalty to him, despite only being a companion on his journey.)

"Yinlong: W-Where.. did you learn that type of language..?"
"Thalassa: I tend to get a little angry when those who claim they're strong tend to touch me."
"Nerata: I can understand being angry but- "outdated cog-sniffing reject"?!"
"Thalassa: Ah.. Honestly, I have no clue how that came to my head."

(With time eventually passing, Yinlong was once again met with Ruked as the two would consider themselves respectable rivals and allies.)

"Ruked: Yinlong, good morning to you."
"Yinlong: Ruked, good morning to you as well. I take it you've rested well?"
"Ruked: Hellhounds like me don't sleep as often as long as there's a heated source to keep me awake, so I tended to continue my training. Hm? I didn't notice your friends here."
"Yinlong: Ah right, this is Nerata, my Vampire companion."
"Nerata: A pleasure to meet you!"
"Yinlong: And this is Thalassa, the Third King of The Seven Seas."

(Shocking multiple nearby ears and Ruked's own, he'd immediately kneel at her feet, paying respect to her presence immensely.)

"Ruked: Forgive me for such utter rudeness, your majesty..."
"Thalassa: At ease, young one. Its quite alright, I tend to expect such reactions when others have known I have awoken."
"Ruked: I just never expected Yinlong to have such powerful adversaries accompany him. Aside from this, I thought you were fighting a Vampire for your Qualifiers."
"Yinlong: I was until it was swapped at the last second and now, I have to deal with a certain pain in the ass Royal. But this match won't even take long."
"Ruked: I see, nonetheless, I look forward to your victory so the qualifiers can finally be out of the way."
"Yinlong: I'll make it as quick as I can but for the time being, Nerata and Thalassa are accompanying me until it is time for them to head to the VIP seats. I have one extra for you as well Ruked, as a token of our respect for one another."
"Ruked: You are too kind, Yinlong. I will honor this ticket and support your battle."
"Male Ring Announcer: Ladies & Gentlemen, our final match of the Qualifiers will kick off eventually! Please ensure your bets are secured and placed for all booths will be closed momentarily!"

(As Yinlong then smiles slightly at the announcement, he was more prepared than before for the fight.)

"Yinlong: You three might wanna get to the seats, its about time for me to head out there."
"Nerata: Good luck, Yinlong!"
"Thalassa: May your victory be swift!"

(With the three then making their way to the VIP seats, Yinlong would walk towards the ring entrance as Daxton's match would begin within a few moments.)

"Yinlong: ...Tregonwell, I'll ensure you kneel at my feet and acknowledge the very strength I possess."

(With small time passing, fans were then cheering for the Ring Announcer beginning to announce the two contestants for the final fight of the week before continuing the tournament next Sunday.)

"Male Ring Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, fans of combat! WELCOME! TO THE MAIN EVENT BATTLE! THOUSANDS ACROSS THE REALMVERSE HAS ANTICIPATED THE QUALIFIER MATCH OF ONE PARTICULARLY CONTROVERSAL WARRIOR! With no further delay, INTRODUCING FIRST!"

(With the Tregonwell Family accompanying Wulf Tregonwell to the ring, he would be welcomed with a mixed reaction of boos and cheers as his Cybernetic arsenal was active and ready for combat.)

"Male Ring Announcer: Replacing our expected opponent, he is the Prince of the Tregonwell Family! A former three time Tournament of Champions Semifinalist, the "King Of Animatronics", Wulf Tregonwell!"

(With the Ruked, Thalassa and Nerata arriving at their VIP seats, they were sit close enough to the action and close enough to where Yinlong's corner is yet to open.)

"Thalassa: So many people in one stadium..."
"Nerata: Have you never been in one before?"
"Thalassa: I've fought inside a colosseum, but never have I ever been a spectator inside an arena such as this..."
"Nerata: Actually Thalassy, what was you like back then? You had to be so powerful!"
"Thalassa: ...There is a lot you and Yinlong do not know about me, but I would prefer to tell you when you recover from losing your voice."
"Nerata: What do you mean?? I didn't lose it yet!"
"Thalassa: Throughout Yinlong's fight, you'll eventually lose it."

(With lights dimmed inside the stadium, the fans began to erupt as Yinlong's arrival to the stage was now.)

"Male Ring Announcer: And now... His opponent, making his first ever appearance into the Tournament of Champions! This man is a powerful adversary with the sword! He is The Steel Minded Mastermind, the man who has BOLDLY declared war on the Militia! He is the King Of The Sword, The Silver-Steel Warrior! ...YINNNNLOOONNNGGGG!!"

(With his first few steps into the arena, he'd stare at over sixty thousand cheering his name as the boos were silenced by the roar of support from the public.)

"???: YINLONGGGG!!!"

(As he looked to the left, he'd see, his entire fan club arrive to the fight as they'd wave from afar in the stands. He'd then look to his right and sees Nerata, Thalassa and Ruked cheering him on. With the Tregonwells staring Yinlong down from afar, Yinlong would pay no mind to any other enemies except Wulf.)

"Yinlong: Its been a while since I stepped into a major event like this one."
"Wulf: Listen here peasant boy! If you solemnly agree to surrender here and now, I would gladly spare you of an embarrassing defeat today!"
"Yinlong: Not a chance, I have yet to receive payment for the ruined tuxedo either. Seems like I'm going to have to beat it out of you in order for me to be able to pay back the tailor."
"Wulf: Ugh! Still hung up about that..?! I refuse to give a single piece of money to a tacky styled mortal!"
"Yinlong: ...Then it will be the final time I ask nicely."
"Wulf: Ooohh! So scared!"

(With the female referee stepping in the ring and activating her armor, she'd begin to officiate the match.)

"Female Referee: Are both contestants ready?!"

(With Wulf cockily revealing his left hand turning into a cybernetic cannon and releasing his reforged 5* Sword after Yinlong destroyed it the last time, Yinlong would pay no attention to Wulf's expressions as he'd inhale once and exhales sharply, revealing his left hand to engulf in white aura and his right hand to engulf in black aura, returning the Yin-Yang Fighting Style.)

"Wulf & Yinlong: Ready!"
"Referee: LET THE MATCH BEGIN!"

(With a quick roar of the crowd, the two remained steady before Wulf attempted the first attack, using his right arm as a minigun firing a barrage of electric energy toward Yinlong. With no loss of control, Yinlong would rush out of the range of gunfire, closing in for close combat with Wulf before being baited into a close range blast. With Wulf sneering and firing the attack, Yinlong would defend with Yin, deflecting the attack into the sky before delivering a destructive punch with Yang, the punch being effective enough to launch Wulf across the ring and sprouts Yinlong the chance to run in range for another punch with Yang. With Wulf swinging his sword in for another attempt to kill, Yinlong would counter with Yin and continues to battle Wulf with no change in expression, keeping things serious and swift.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): He's eager to severely injure me first so I can't fight back. With the way he fights, its a shame he's trying so hard.)

(With Wulf attempting a consecutive slash with his sword, Yinlong would parry consecutively with Yin, before the two separated as Wulf began to intimidate Yinlong with insults.)

"Wulf: Is blocking all you're able to do?! Landing cheap shots right after also counts you as nothing more than a coward!"
"Yinlong: Insults? Please, you're a Royal. As if your words will cause me to lose my balance."
"Wulf: Tch! Then try to talk big AFTER THIS!"

(With Wulf's minigun arm spinning and generating overheating energy, Wulf would fire into the air, creating a heat-seeking attack as Yinlong once again counters with Yin, deflecting all rays of energy from striking him as Wulf once again uses the flash step, attempting to slash Yinlong across the face, allowing him to escape in time. Yinlong would then clench his fist with Yang and delivers a destructive right hook to the face of Wulf, knocking him across the ring and landing him onto his back and the fans roared with the quickness of the attack.)

"Female Announcer #1: AND WE NOW SEE WULF ATTEMPTING TO INTIMIDATE YINLONG INTO A CORNER, BUT EVERY ATTEMPT SEEMS TO FAIL FOR WULF APPEARS TO BE NO MATCH FOR THE YIN & YANG FIGHTING STYLE!"
"Nerata: WOOOOOO!! GOOD ATTACK YINLONG!!!"
"Thalassa: Heh. That was a good strategy, flow like water and strike like fire."
"Ruked: I remember this fighting style, he used it against Wing Lord during the Tower of Combat."
"Thalassa: That fighting style... Yin & Yang is a powerful defensive fighting technique, but for it to be used correctly... Yinlong surprises me further and further..."

(With Wulf seething at the fact his face being scarred to revealing its technology features and leaking black oil, Wulf would then be pissed off truly as he'd start laughing manically at how Yinlong is toying with him and he finds it offending.)

"Wulf: ...Y-You... Human.. RAT! YOU... SCRATCHED MY FACE..?! A MORTAL SHALL NEVER SCRATCH MY FACE AND GET AWAY WITH IT...! You dare mock me..? You dare use that defensive Fighting Style against me..?! FINE! MARK MY WORDS, I WILL PAINT THIS ENTIRE RING RED WITH YOUR BLOOD, YOU COMMONER!!!"

(With Wulf immediately activating his Race's 3rd Awakening, his cybernetic body would then enhance his abilities including his speed to activate overclocking mode, allowing him a good three minutes of awakened abilities as Wulf would then electrify his own sword into a lightning saber, syncing perfectly with right arm as Yinlong then switches his fighting style Ying & Yang to his normally preferred fighting method, with the sword. With Yinlong then drawing out the exact same 3 star sword he used versus Wulf the first time, he'd simultaneously use his Airwalk skill to parry and attack the airborne Wulf. With the sounds of metal clashing into the air, all in the stadium were curious on the outcome as Wulf attempts a high speed assault with the sword in the air while firing energy blasts towards Yinlong.)

"Wulf: FIGHTING ME IN THE AIR IS A POINTLESS STRATEGY, EVEN WITH AIRWALK, YOU CAN'T ESCAPE MY HEAT SEEKING ATTACKS!"

(With Wulf eye's releasing red laser beams and at the same time firing multiple retracting heat-seeking energy beams, Yinlong would deactivate Airwalk and instead activates his Race's 2nd awakening, allowing Yinlong to become more instinctively alert while parrying the laser beams simultaneously. With the 3 star sword now entering it's awakened stage, it was now revealed to be an exposed secret behind the sword.)

"Wulf: HA! LEAVING YOURSELF OPEN AREN'T YOU?! TAKE THIS!"

(With Wulf using the power within his cybernetic core to annihilate Yinlong in one attempt, Yinlong would then tighten his grip on the sword, unleashing a golden aura as the sword revealed itself as a 6 star weapon, The Musashi, named after a legendary swordsman in the real world: "Miyamoto Musashi".)

"Wulf: NOW DIE, ARCANE CANNON!"

(With a powerful explosion of energy roaring towards Yinlong, he would refuse to let a single attack like so intimidate him. Instead Yinlong would yell to the top of his lungs, creating a final second parry the moment the attack was closing toward Yinlong by a few inches. With the parry connected, the combustion of the attack would create a highly destructive explosion into the ring, protecting fans from the incoming debris were the still active transparent walls put by the Counsel of Origin. With a roar of excitement off of the attack, many were curious if Yinlong parried the attack in time.)

"Female Announcer #1: WHAT A DEVASTATING ATTACK!! THE ARCANE CANNON HAS BEEN KNOWN TO BE A BRUTAL ENDER TO MANY OPPONENTS WHEN WULF GETS SERIOUS!!!"
"Ruked: That attack was dangerous, taking it at close range had to have done some damage to him."
"Nerata: It wouldn't be enough to kill him, but you're right. He shouldn't have parried it..."

(With the debris clearing up in the ring, an mildly harmed Yinlong was walking towards the downed Wulf, coughing and short-circuiting as black oil continued to leak from his face and more pieces of flesh were scarred and eroded off of his body.)

"Female Announcer #1: LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, YINLONG IS STILL STANDING!"

(With a quick roar of relief from the fans, Yinlong's name was chanted the loudest by his fan club as Nerata and Thalassa were cheering him on as well. With the Tregonwells pissed off at the match, Wulfgeat would hold his tongue for Wulf actually has yet to reveal his trump card... With Yinlong staying afar from Wulf, he'd then speak to the kneeling royal.)

"Yinlong: "The ultimate aim of martial arts is not having to use them." Those words is what the legend himself has said. I can defeat you without martial arts, but this sight of you is pathetic. A royal is actually kneeling to a Human? And you have the nerve to consider yourself anywhere near my level? This tournament is for the sole purpose of me and me only. You serve no purpose underneath my umbrella or my presence, you worthless scrap of junk."

(With Wulf's eyes snapping open at Yinlong's insults, Wulf's core would begin to glow red and spark red circuits of energy as he'd then roar into the skies, activating his Race's 4th Awakening along with the hidden trump card.)

"Wulfgeat: NOW MY DEAR BOY, SHOW THIS STADIUM YOUR POWER AND PUT DOWN THAT PUNY HUMAN!"

(With Wulf's core immediately entering overclocking mode by force, his entire body would begin to reconstruct itself along with upgrading his entire cybernetic arsenal and body. Suddenly, erupting out of the very ground would be a sea of of technological parts, shocking all watching the very fight of Wulf's trump card.)

"Yinlong: ...What is this?"
"Nerata: Is that- technology floating in the sky?!"
"Hellaux: ..."
"Lexie: Lookie, lookie, Rosie!"
"Rosemary: ...Hm."
"Burleigh: All those scraps in the air, what the hell could this blubberin' computer be doing?!"
"Wulf: YINLONG... I AM GOING TO END YOUR LIFE, RIGHT NOW!"

(With the technological components all combining into multiple cybernetic pieces of flesh and reveals his activated core shining the color red, Wulf would reveal to the stadium, his trump card after the 4th Race Awakening, Fourth Pantheon. A powerful transformation that turns Wulf specifically into a two meter tall pilot controlled mechanoid.)

"Wulfgeat: YES, MY BOY! SHOW THEM ALL YOUR POWER..! SHOW THIS ENTIRE STADIUM WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU BATTLE A TREGONWELL!"
"Yinlong: ...So, we're playing this game huh?"

(With Yinlong sending the returned 3 star sword back into his inventory, he would then return to the Dual Sword Style and summons two swords, the 6 star sword, Hell's Excalibur and the counterpart 6 star sword, God's Flaming Saber.)

"Yinlong: Do. Your. Worst."

(As the two then entered a standoff, Yinlong would shift his right foot to the left to ready himself to dash. With Wulf attempting to stomp on Yinlong, he'd dash out of the way and instead attempts to attack the vulnerable left leg with his swords, only for the collision to be not enough for Yinlong's swords to even cut through.)

"Yinlong: ...!! (Thinking): It's fricking tough!"
"Wulf: HEH! PATHETIC!"

(With a left fist then being thrown at Yinlong, he'd immediately flash step to the side, avoiding the crushing blow as the entire ring was then electrified by the impact and unaffected by the electrified ring was the referee as Yinlong jumps directly into the air, scanning the entire mechanoid for a weak point, but could not find any. With Yinlong then reactivating airwalk and quickly blitz through the field to escape the ruthless barrage of green and deadly technological beams. With one of the beams burning Yinlong's finger, he would suck his teeth at the pain as he realized the beams were able to incinerate his human flesh.)

"Thalassa: Those beams are dangerous... If he were to even get touched by one of them, he'd be killed on the spot."
"Nerata: COME ON YINLONG!!!"

(With multiple backflips performed by Yinlong to escape the beams, he'd create more space for a second attack attempt by stabbing Hell's Excalibur into the ring to summon Spirits from Hell to distract and attack Wulf's mechanoid. With Wulf's mechanoid then targeted by numerous spirits, he'd summon an attack from above, an Orbital Beam which almost instantaneously rains down on Yinlong and his spirits, surprising him entirely on the instant assault rather than being time consuming. With a hole then drilled into the ring, Yinlong was blasted into the bottom of the ring as fans were suddenly shocked and Wulf's supporters were then roaring for him instead.)

"Wulfgeat: HAHAHAAAAAA!! THAT'S MY DEAR SON! NO MORE TIME TO WASTE, SLAUGHTER HIM NOW!"
"Nerata: YINLONG!! GET UPP!!!"
"Ruked: This is a monstrosity, to think this mechanoid would be available to use multiple attacks at once but also have an indestructible form..."
"Wulf: GOOD RIDDENCE, FILTHY MORTAL!"

(With Wulf attempting to generate an energy ball into the palm of his hand, Yinlong would throw Hell's Excalibur into the wrist of the mechanoid, cancelling it's charging as a now highly injured Yinlong would ascend at a fast speed with airwalk as Wulf's mechanoid would extend further components reveal a count of six rotating circles, creating a wheel as all six would then release small yet an infinite count of highly dangerous scatter energy beams, forcing Yinlong to activate his Race's 3rd Awakening and evade every single beam he possibly could before multiple orbital strikes at once would target Yinlong's predicted spots to step, his instincts continuing to bail him out of lethal range.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): Think Yinlong think... The mechanoid can't be destroyed easily by swords, its orbit strikes will predict my movement, it doesn't seem to waste energy easily and it's bigger than an Awakened Buddha. I need a plan and I need one now, the sooner this fight drags on, the sooner I'll actually die by one of these beams..!"

(With Yinlong then catching Hell's Excalibur after it lost it's grip within the wrist, Yinlong would escape the line of fire and then immediately thought of a plan that would require him to need his 4th Race Awakening.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): I GOT IT! If the main limbs for movement are indestructible, the ligaments are just like any other individual, they can be severed..!"
"Wulf: NOWHERE TO RUN, MORTAL!"

(With Wulf calling down six Orbital Beams to trap Yinlong in place, Wulf would begin to use one final attack to finish the fight in moments.)

"Nerata: YINLONG GET OUT OF THERE!!!!"
"Yinlong's Fan Club: RUN YINLONG!!!"

(With many cheering on Yinlong and wanting him to escape the very trap, he would refuse to do as for his plan would and will work. With Wulf roaring to the top of his lungs with a cyber accent, one more Orbital Beam would strike Yinlong immediately, creating a deafening roar of thunder as Wulf sneered cockily at the sight of the strike a the ring continues to tremble from the attack of the last Orbital Beam. With the beam then dispersing, the entire area of the ring on fire for no one could tell if Yinlong was alive or not after the final attack.)

"Wulf: ...Heheheh... HAHAHAHAHAAAAA! AT LAST, I'VE.. FINALLY WON!"
"Wulfgeat: HAAAA HAHA AHAAA!! THE FOURTH PANTHEON HAS NEVER LOST A FIGHT AS LONG AS THE TREGONWELLS EXIST, ALL KNEEL BEFORE OUR POWER, HEATHANS!"

(With many in disbelief that Yinlong could have lost, the fire immediately was put out by a strong gust of wind, revealing a critically injured Yinlong, being recovered by the returning passive, Undead. This passive would allow him 10 seconds of immunity to all attacks and 3 seconds of highly effective regeneration. With the 4th Awakening's passive then regenerating Yinlong's body to nearly 60%, Wulf was then highly pissed off as the fans once again roared for Yinlong's awakening as all were in surprise to see him once again in this form.)

"Wulf: ..TSK, YOU PERSISTANT LITTLE ROACH! I'LL SQUASH YOU!"

(With Yinlong raising God's Flaming Saber in his right hand, he'd deliver a flaming slash to the indestructible foot of the mechanoid, shattering the foot in one blow and placing Wulf off balance.)

"Wulf: WHAT?! HOW IS THIS POSSIBLE..?!?!"

(Yinlong would walk down the confused and off balance Wulf as his strength was increasing for every step he takes, tremoring the entire stadium for each step.)

"Yinlong: You're using a third-party passive in order for your mechanoid to be immunity to sword damage, on top of my attacks all together. After noticing a certain change in your aura flow, I've recognized about five times that it's your mother assisting you for every single attack I've thrown. But now I've figured it out, the mechanoid is powerful, but without invincibility to the limbs, you can be forced to bend the knee."

(With the Tregonwell Queen being given a glaring stare by Yinlong, Wulf would attempt to take the initiative and sneak Yinlong with another energy attack before Yinlong inhaled deeply and exhales, time slowing down as he'd then finish the fight before Wulf could strike.)

"Yinlong: Punisher Series-"

(With one slash across the neck with God's Flaming Saber, Yinlong turned away and finishes his 2nd special finishing move:)

"Yinlong: -Grand. Verdict."

(With time resuming, the small flames would spark on the mechanoid's neck and immediately engulfs the entire mechanoid on fire, swallowing whole all within the flames as the technology within the mech would begin to overload and explode, causing Wulf to panic and was immediately ejected out of the mechanoid, making him unavailable to use his 4th Awakening at all for the remainder of the day.)

"Wulf: NOOOO!!! I'LL SLIT YOUR THROAT, YINLONG!"

(With Wulf and Yinlong engaged in one final sword clash, the strength and speed Yinlong has towards the end of the fight would have been one sided for Wulf no longer stood a chance, sword after sword would eventually shatter, breaking his confidence to even continue in the fight, leading to him tripping over multiple sword handles of his and pleading for Yinlong not to kill him.)

"Wulf: W-WAIT..! I'LL P-PAY YOU WHAT I OWE!! I'LL ENSURE I DON'T BOTHER THE VEIXMARES AGAIN! DON'T KILL ME, PLEASE!"
"Yinlong: ...How cute of you to plead for your life when you've miraculously attempted numerous times to take mines."
"Wulf: I-I CAN HELP YOU ON YOUR JOURNEY! I'LL BECOME YOUR GREATEST ADVOCATE! W-WHAT ABOUT US BEING FRIENDS?! THAT'S A GOOD IDEA, HAHA.. RIGHT..?!"

(With Yinlong only showing a bloodthirsty stare, Wulf would begin to run to the edge of the ring as Yinlong would reuse the Punisher Series for another finishing attack.)

"Yinlong: Punisher Series!:"
"Wulf: W-WAIT! WAIT! STOP! STOP! YOU WIN, OKAY?!"
"Yinlong: COSMIC SPLITTER!"
"Wulf: YOU WIN! I CONCEDE! I CONCEDE, I SURRENDER! I GIVE UPPPPPP!!!"

(With the last collision then creating a thunderous roar for all to hear, the debris would forcefully be cleared up by Yinlong as he intentionally leaves an X across the KO'D Wulf Tregonwell's chest as a reminder, he was left alive due to tournament rules.)

"Yinlong: Commoner, two. Royal, zero. Better luck next time, wuss."

(As Wulf then collapses face first onto the ring, the match was then decided by the referee.)

"Female Referee #1: THE MATCH HAS BEEN DECIDED BY CONCEDE, MAKING YINLONG YOUR WINNER!"

(With the stadium cheering and applauding Yinlong for his performance, celebration confetti was launched for Yinlong was the final individual to pass the Qualifiers and now has made it into the First Round.)

"Nerata: WOOOOHOOOO, THAT'S MY YINLONG!!"
"Thalassa: Such a mesmerizing fight, to think Technological Warfare is still used in this time...!""
"Ruked: I expected no less of Yinlong, this match was his from the start."
"Rosemary: Oh fighting him will be my greatest dream come true..!"
"Rakuzora: HAHAHAAAA! SUCH A COWARDLY WAY TO GO OUT FOR THE TREGONWELL, BUT NO MATTER! YINLONG HAS SHOWCASED HIS TRUE CAPABILITIES TODAY!"
"Deuliox: ...He's even stronger than I anticipated. But it still wouldn't be enough to hurt me."

(With Yinlong's name being changed and the Tregonwells immediately leave from their seats to tend to their unconscious child, Yinlong was assisted backstage by Thalassa, Nerata and Ruked who quickly arrived from their seats to help. Watching the fight the entire time were the Militia from the shadows and their VIP seats.)

"Saya: ...He definitely fits the bounty alright."
"Heishe: ...He's so cool."
"Male Militia Captain: It's hard to believe that this is the same guy who killed a Commander and a Admiral."
"Saya: Don't ever let the looks fool you. Yinlong may seem like a hero to many, but to the Militia, he's a terrorist. His bounty stays right where it is."
"Heishe: Major Kuraiko, why is it that his bounty would stay that high?"
"Saya: ...Tell you what, Heishe. If you can rise to Admiral, I'd be more than happy to tell you why. But when you understand that reason, even you will want to doubt befriending him."
"Heishe: ..Hmm..."

(With Yinlong then escorted to the back of the stadium, Yinlong's name advances into the tournament as Wulf Tregonwell was erased off of the bracket. With the match then concluded, the stadium would then be revealed the entire tournament for all four brackets after a quick randomization, including Yinlong's Southern Bracket and thus revealing that Ruked, Rakuzora, Rosemary, Burleigh, Aquor and one Admiral were in the same Southern Bracket as him, revealing to Yinlong that his next opponent would be Aquor, the 7th King of The Seven Seas.)

"Yinlong: ...This Sunday is going to be a pain to deal with."
"Ruked: Its to my surprise we're in the same bracket after all..."
"Yinlong: You got your wish, Ruked. If we both make it to the Semifinals, only one of us can make it to the finals."
"Ruked: I will not hold back, but before so. Rakuzora appears to be my biggest challenge. If I cannot defeat him on Sunday, I will fail."
"Yinlong: You'll win, I know so Ruked."

(With Yinlong then being treated by Thalassa's healing, he and the others were amazed at her effectiveness in healing. Suddenly, Yinlong was approached Deuliox once again and with his clan behind him once again as Thalassa and Nerata both had their guards up towards him but Yinlong would only stare at the man who could've killed him if he was allowed him.)

"Yinlong: ....Mind telling me what I can do for you?"
"Deuliox: ...Your strength."
"Yinlong: ..?"
"Deuliox: Your strength is worthy enough of my name."
"Feota (Race: Angel (AWK) | Clan Member | Nickname: God's Heavenly Eye): Deuliox, I thought he-"
"Deuliox: He was able to defeat a Trump Card with only his swords, that alone proves his strength is not insignificant. I am Deuliox, leader of the Global Guardians."

(Out of surprise for Yinlong finally knowing his name, he'd then give Deuliox his full focus.)

"Yinlong: Deuliox..."
"Nerata: ...Spare Yinlong, he's already handled enough fighting today."
"Deuliox: I am not here for a fight. I am rather here to give an offer to Yinlong."
"Yinlong: An offer? To what offer would there be from the strongest in-"
"Deuliox: I'd like for you to join the Global Guardians."

(With the Global Guardians and Nerata shocked along with Yinlong trying to comprehend the question he was given.)

"Yinlong: ...Huh?"
"Nerata: H-Hold on! Why do you want Yinlong to join you Deuliox..?!"
"Deuliox: Yinlong's intentions for the Tournament of Champions is to extinguish the life of Burleigh. The Global Guardians holds a reputation for protecting each of the Spawn Realms. Each of my clan members here reside in protecting one of the very realms. Yinlong, you hold a strong sense for justice. While your goals for coming to the Tournament of Champions are unknown, your eyes unveils the story easily. You wish to protect a friend from further harm and fighting in this tournament is the only way."
"Yinlong: ...And here I thought believing you didn't talk much."
"Thalassa: Yinlong, I'd strongly suggest you think about this decision."
"Yinlong: There has to be a catch for this kind of offer."
"Deuliox: There is no ulterior motive. I'd prefer to meet those worthy in my eyes directly."
"Yinlong: Okay I just need to ask... Why me? Do you not see the amount of talent for the Global Guardians?"
"Deuliox: I have. But none of them are Human nor do they seek justifiable cause for this tournament, only money and fame. The reason why I am even in this tournament is for a promise I've made."
"Yinlong: ...Allow me some time to think about your offer."
"Deuliox: Take as much time as you need, the offer stands until the end of the Tournament of Champions. I look forward to your next match against Aquor."

(With Deuliox and the Global Guardians then leaving, Yinlong was then silent but thinking heavily about the offer.)

"Yinlong (Thinking): ...The Global Guardians, interested in me? They could.. If it was possible, they could assist me with killing Hellaux. No.. The Global Guardians could help me annihilating my former clan..."

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