Chapter 558: The Ultimate Showdown

Indeed, the two hot favorites for the doubles championship were meeting in the first match of the round of sixteen.

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

The Three-Five Combo against the Tenebrous Dragon duo.

It was a clash of titans.

Upon seeing the draw results, many of the other contestants breathed a huge sigh of relief. When they looked at Tang San and Mei Gongzi again, there was a hint of schadenfreude in their eyes.

Tang San also felt a cold aura, and when he turned his head, he met Meng Dede's gaze.

He’d only expected to fight the guy the next day, yet here they were, about to clash right here and now.

Tang San gently patted Mei Gongzi's shoulder and said in a deep voice, "We will face whatever comes our way. There's nothing we can't resist."

Mei Gongzi calmed herself down and looked at him. "What should we do?"

Facing the biggest favorite in the competition all of a sudden made her a bit nervous, especially after watching Meng Dede's match yesterday. This was only the round of sixteen! If they lost today's match, it would mean not even making it to the quarter-finals. Furthermore, Tang San would face Meng Dede in the individual matches tomorrow. If they lost today, the chances of him winning tomorrow were slim. It was highly likely that Meng Dede would defeat all three of them, cutting their progress short.

Tang San smiled and reassured her, "Let's go with the plan we discussed yesterday. I'll support you, and you take the offensive."

Mei Gongzi took a deep breath. "I have one ability I've never used before. It's the strongest ability of our Peacock Demon clan, the Celestial Dance. It can intercept destiny to a certain extent and apply it in battle. But I've only just begun to master it and can't fully control it yet. I need the Celestial Plume to assist me. I can support you too."

"No, it's okay. I'll support you. You attack freely, and I'll help with defense and support. In today's battle, don't use the White Tiger Transformation; just stick with the Peacock Transformation. When necessary, I'll guide you. And when I do, you must trust me completely. No matter what kind of power I use on you, don't resist it."

"Alright!"

Without a moment's hesitation, Mei Gongzi agreed immediately. Asura had done so much for her, and thanks to his blood oath, her trust in him was as solid as could be.

As she looked into his calm eyes, Mei Gongzi's heart gradually settled. A companion's steadiness could often influence the other. No matter how powerful the enemy was, they hadn't reached godhood, had they? As long as the opponents weren’t proper gods, there was a chance of victory.

Thinking of this, Mei Gongzi's mood gradually calmed. She silently adjusted her bloodline power and spiritual power, trying to get herself into the best possible condition to perform at her peak in the upcoming match.

As soon as the draw results were announced, the entire audience erupted. To the spectators, what should have been a highlight of the last match was now happening in the round of sixteen. But this also showcased the fairness of the Ancestral Court Elite Tournament. Draws were supposed to be random, weren't they?

The Three-Five Combo versus the Tenebrous Dragon duo, a clash of titans, was about to begin.

Today, Big Cat hadn't come to watch the match due to recovering from injuries. Otherwise, he would have been just as nervous.

Since they were drawn to be the first match, Tang San and Mei Gongzi were led to the waiting area by the staff.

Meng Dede and Meng Dede's team should be waiting on the other side of the competition stage.

The referees appeared. Unlike the individual matches, this time there were two referees, both Great Demon Kings. Clearly, this was because the overall combat power in the doubles matches was higher, and the Ancestral Court was worried that one referee wouldn't be able to control the match if it got too intense.

Reaching the top sixteen meant they were the elite of the elite. For the Ancestral Court, such losses were unacceptable. Thus, the unspoken rule was that no contestants could die in the final stages.

At a staff member's signal, Tang San and Mei Gongzi took the stage together.

On the other side, Meng Dede also went up. As it turned out, his companion was not just from the same clan, but his actual sister—Meng Deshi.

The moment both sides stepped onto the stage, a wave of cheers erupted around them. From the moment the draw ended, the audience had been eagerly anticipating this match.

As the first match of the day, it instantly sent all the spectators into a state of excitement.

Whoever won this match would most likely become the final champion. Moreover, tomorrow's individual match featured a confrontation between Tang San and Meng Dede. Today's outcome would undoubtedly impact the matches tomorrow. If one side was seriously injured, tomorrow's match might not even be held. Thus, all the attention was focused on today's match.

For the audience, Mei Gongzi's dual bloodline was also a hot topic. Yesterday, she won easily, directly defeating a contestant from the Nethermoon Flower clan, showcasing the powerful White Tiger Transformation. Her popularity was not much lower than Meng Dede's.

As for Asura, he gave the audience a complex feeling. His bloodline abilities didn’t seem to be any more powerful than those of his opponents; in fact, in some cases, they were even weaker. However, he always managed to end the battles by cutting off the opponent's combat power in close-quarters combat. He didn't seem that strong, yet here he was, among the top sixteen in both the individual and the doubles matches.

The two referees stood on either side of the field. Once both sides were in position, one of the Great Demon Kings said in a deep voice, "Try to avoid casualties during the match. Begin."

If this match weren't between these two teams, that sentence wouldn't have been said. It was added because both teams were indeed very powerful. These Great Demon Kings understood better than the average audience that anyone who reached the top sixteen in the individual matches was definitely not a mediocre fighter, let alone people like Asura, the Peacock Princess, or Meng Dede, who were among the final eight.

Although Asura seemed to have no particularly powerful abilities, they could not forget the opponents he had defeated in the group stages. The Golden Mammoth, the Behemoth, the Scorching Sunflower—each of them was a popular contestant expected to reach the finals, yet they all lost to him. How could a weakling have done something like that? It was absurd.

Meng Dede, the top favorite to win both tournaments, was even more impressive. From the beginning of the competition until now, he had clearly never used his full strength, winning every match with ease. So, in today's clash of titans, who would emerge victorious?

Even the emperors in the VIP boxes were very interested, and each had their own theories and favorites.

In the VIP section, the Peacock Great Demon King sat up straight, his eyes fixed intensely on the competition stage.

A somewhat cold voice reached his ears. "Do you think your daughter can win?"

The Peacock Great Demon King turned to look at the edge of his VIP box and replied coldly, "Of course."

The voice from the other box spoke up again. "I don't think so. Meng Dede is the dragon race's greatest hope, and he is supported not only by the Tenebrous Dragon clan. With the Crystal Demon Emperor's vitality gradually declining, the dragon race needs to cultivate someone who can rival the Crystal Demon Emperor to secure their top position among the demons. In terms of talent, Meng Dede is the most likely candidate and is determined to win this championship."

The Peacock Great Demon King said indifferently, "Then let's wait and see. My daughter's talent is not inferior."

"Aren't you afraid that her excellent talent might lead to an untimely death?" retorted the Crystal Phoenix Demon Emperor.

"Are you threatening me?"