He had full confidence in both Han Yu and Huang Zheng.

Others might be puzzled by Han Yu’s choice to make a humanoid soul guide in the skill assessment, but he vaguely guessed the intention behind it.

Han Yu’s goal is simple, which is to improve his flexibility and be more comfortable in the competition.

He is an evil soul master, not an ordinary soul guide. He does not need to rely on offensive soul guides to win in this not-so-big competition venue.

As for Huang Zheng, Nangong Wan also has high hopes for him.

Huang Zheng is the third elder’s most proud disciple. He possesses strength close to that of a seventh-level soul engineer, and his soul power cultivation has reached the sixth ring realm.

Although his own evil soul master ability is not particularly outstanding, he has shown extraordinary talent in the production of soul guides, and he also possesses a powerful list carving knife.

The big man in yellow unexpectedly won the first place in the skill assessment, which means that he is likely to face the weakest opponent in the first round of the elimination match. As a result, the situation of Xishui League is very good, and the balance of victory seems to have begun to tilt towards them.

“Take a five-minute break. Five minutes later, the knockout round will officially begin.” Ye Yulin’s voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the competition venue.

As soon as he finished speaking, a group of staff quickly rushed to the competition stage and cleaned up the soul guide production tables and scattered materials. The nine soul guides representing the three major forces also walked down the competition stage and returned to their respective rest areas for a short rest.

Han Yu ranked second in the skill assessment, and his opponent was the blue-skirted girl from the Ordinary League. He will also appear in the second game.

The order of appearance was arranged simply and clearly, completely in accordance with the previous rankings, with the first place versus the second, the third place versus the fourth, the winners competing for the championship, and the losers competing for the third place.

This arrangement allows the players who play first to have more time to rest, recover and prepare for the next game, thus ensuring fairness.

The five-minute buffer time is more like a reassurance, allowing the players to respond calmly and adjust their mentality and tactics.

Nangong Wan personally walked to the edge of the competition stage to greet Han Yu and the other two who had returned triumphantly.

Han Yu controlled the humanoid soul guide and walked down the stairs steadily, 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 Mingdetang’s huge device, the technology and power it contains are still impressive.

Ye Yulin’s gaze always followed Han Yu, his eyes full of curiosity and admiration. Seeing Han Yu controlling the humanoid soul guide so smoothly and freely, his inner desire became stronger.

“Everyone has performed very well. Now we should take this time to rest and recover our strength.”

Nangong Wan’s voice was loud and encouraging, “The reward I promised before will be fulfilled as soon as possible after the game.

Generous rewards are here, waiting for you to claim them with excellent results! ” He did not elaborate too much, but emphasized the rewards again. He knew that for Han Yu and the other two at this moment, rest and recovery were the most important things.

The third elder remained attentive, staring at Han Yu intently, carefully observing this amazing humanoid soul guide.

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 gleams under the light, emitting faint soul power fluctuations.

The pupil part flashes with a faint golden light, as if it has life. Even without the gorgeous paint, this humanoid soul guide is full of technology and power. If it is carefully decorated, it will definitely be more dazzling.

Han Yu did not sit down to rest immediately, but instead controlled the humanoid soul guide and stood there, closing his eyes and quietly recovering his consumed mental energy. He needed to adjust his state as soon as possible to prepare for the next game.

……

In the deep underground warehouse, a deafening roar resounded. The soul shield on Prince Xu Guozhong’s body glowed brightly, resisting the oncoming shock wave.

This underground warehouse is built extremely solidly, and the elevator part has been specially reinforced.

Even a ninth-level soul engineer like Xu Guozhong had to go to great lengths to carve out a passage from the bottom of the elevator with his subordinates to escape.

He waved the soul guide in his hand, and rays of light chopped on the thick metal plates, sparks flying.

The subordinates also used their soul skills to cooperate with Xu Guozhong’s attack, expanding the exit little by little. Sweat soaked their clothes, but they did not dare to slack off, because they knew that time was life.

Metal fragments flew everywhere, hitting the wall with a harsh sound.

The narrow space was filled with the smell of dust and gunpowder. Finally, after continuous efforts, a hole large enough for them to live in appeared at the bottom of the elevator.

Xu Guozhong went out first, then turned around and pulled his subordinates out one by one.

It’s not enough to just get out of the elevator, you also have to get out of the elevator shaft.

Eight people slowly floated down the narrow elevator shaft, and the sound of their landing was so slight that it was almost inaudible.

However, the heavy elevator door once again stood in front of them like a huge steel mountain, blocking their way. This was their sixth attempt to blast the door.

Inside the claustrophobic elevator shaft, the air was heavy and filled with the smell of gunpowder, making one feel suffocated.

The first time they blasted, they used a micro-vibration soul guide, trying to disintegrate the gate’s structure with the force of vibration, but it only left a shallow mark on the metal surface. The second time they blasted, they tried a high-frequency cutting soul guide, the sharp energy rays cut on the metal, splashing sparks, but 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 pits and holes were corroded on the metal surface, but it was still a long way from breaking through the door.

The fourth time, they used a small demolition bomb. The violent explosion echoed in the elevator shaft, making their eardrums buzz, but it only created a fist-sized hole.

The fifth time, they used a combination of various soul guides, first using high-frequency cutting to weaken the metal structure, and then attacking with explosive bombs, finally blasting a larger gap in the heavy metal door.

However, the door seemed to have infinite resilience, resisting their attacks again and again. In such a small space, they did not dare to use overly powerful soul guides.

Otherwise, the shock wave and high temperature generated by the explosion would be enough to engulf them themselves.

Therefore, they could only use relatively weak soul guides to bombard the gate carefully, eroding the metal structure of the gate bit by bit. Each bombardment was accompanied by the sound of metal twisting and breaking, as well as their nervous breathing.

After the bombardment, they took turns using melee soul guides, using sharp blades and heavy hammers to chop and knock on the cracks on the gate again and again, trying to expand it.

In such a cramped environment, the role of close combat soul guides is particularly important. They took turns to fight, sweating profusely, and every time they swung their weapons, it was like a race against time.

Finally, after continuous efforts, a half-foot diameter hole appeared on the heavy metal door. Seeing this hard-earned breakthrough, a glimmer of hope ignited in their hearts.

The eight high-level soul masters simultaneously went all out, injecting soul power into the melee soul guides, and slashed and expanded the small hole with all their might. Metal fragments flew, sparks flew, their arms ached, and sweat soaked their clothes.

Time passed minute by minute, and after seven or eight minutes, the hole was finally widened enough for one person to get out. They got out of the narrow exit one by one, breathing in the fresh air outside with a sense of relief.

Xu Guozhong followed at the end of the team, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.

He was so distressed that he almost bled. In his eyes, this warehouse had long been in his pocket, but now it was destroyed by these hateful thieves. The cost of repairing the elevator and the elevator shaft alone was an astronomical figure. He wished he could tear these thieves into pieces to vent his hatred.

After entering the corridor, Xu Guozhong saw two guards lying on the ground. Their bodies were already cold and stiff, and their blood had stained the ground red.

Everyone else could feel the suppressed anger emanating from Xu Guozhong and dared not even breathe.

Two men immediately went forward to search the body, and as expected, they found that the key to open the warehouse door was missing.

The crowd walked quickly into 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 lock, and tried to open the door. However, as he expected, Han Yu had already anticipated that he would chase him and had destroyed and modified the mechanism inside the door in advance. No matter how he turned the key, the door did not move at all.

“Asshole!” Xu Guozhong could no longer suppress his anger and punched the door hard, making a low muffled sound. However, this door was more solid than the elevator door, with a thickness comparable to a jack gate, and was made entirely of high-strength alloys, which were strong enough to rival some rare metals.

“Break the door! Break the door for me!” Xu Guozhong roared, his voice full of anger and unwillingness.

“Your Highness, if we attack the gate directly, I’m afraid it will trigger the defensive soul guide system to open fire on us. This…” an eighth-level soul guide beside him immediately reminded him.

Xu Guozhong’s chest rose and fell violently, and anger burned in his eyes, as if it could burst out at any time. He clenched his teeth, veins popped on his forehead, and his clenched fists made a clattering sound.

He knew that he was out of control just now, but how could he stay calm in this damn theft? This was not only the loss of precious metals, but also a provocation to his authority! Taking a deep breath, and then another deep breath, Xu Guozhong tried hard to control his manic emotions.

He forced himself to recall the defensive arrangements in the corridor. He personally supervised the installation of those powerful soul guides.

He slowly closed his eyes, and the complex structure of the tunnel emerged in his mind. Metal gates, layers of energy barriers, and densely packed soul ray emitters were interwoven like a spider web, forming a solid defense system.

He knew that even a ninth-level soul master like him would not dare to get involved easily. A seventh-level soul master? He would probably be torn to pieces by the dense soul guide rays in an instant!
Xu Guozhong suddenly opened his eyes, the anger in his eyes had subsided, replaced by cold murderous intent. He realized that anger could not solve the problem, 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 rushed into his lungs, making his mind clearer.

He slowly raised his right hand and gently moved his index finger in the air, as if simulating the structure of the tunnel. He deduced various possibilities over and over again, looking for the best solution to break through.

He knew that the control center of the defense system was located inside the warehouse and could not be controlled from the outside. This meant that they had to force a breakthrough and disintegrate those powerful defense soul guides step by step.

Xu Guozhong clenched his fists again, his knuckles making crisp sounds. He scanned the surrounding soul masters with sharp eyes and said in a deep voice, “Listen, our target is the warehouse, but the defenses in the tunnel are very tight, so we must be careful.”

He paused, and his tone became more resolute: “First, we need to gradually destroy the defensive soul guides in the corridor to create conditions for the subsequent door-breaking operation. Remember, we must act quickly to minimize casualties!”

He looked around again, his eyes filled with unquestionable majesty: “Now, I order the first team to attack the energy barrier on the left, the second team to destroy the soul guide ray emitter on the right, and the third team to clear the metal gate in front. The rest of the personnel, follow me and be responsible for cover and support!”

He swung his arm down suddenly, pointed at the entrance of the tunnel, and shouted: “Action!”

Han Yu was completely unaware of the outside world at this time. He was immersed in the wonderful state of cultivation. The blending of mental power and soul power moistened his body like a trickle, bringing an extremely comfortable feeling.

The improvement of his mental strength also accelerated his absorption of the ultimate icy energy. Now, the icy energy had spread to below his hips, slowly and steadily transforming his body.

“It’s break time. The first and eighth place winners of the previous skills challenge will be on stage.” The host’s voice sounded on the stage.

Starry Sky Douluo Ye Yulin stood in the center of the competition stage as the referee. He didn’t 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 from a close distance.

The big man in yellow strode towards the competition stage with a huge rapid-fire cannon on his shoulder. His burly figure and the powerful rapid-fire cannon complemented each other, and his imposing manner was overwhelming. (End of this chapter)