The two commentators on the field were stunned, but Lin Ran was not.
Lin Ran gently patted the massive head of the fiery giant dragon, then walked towards Jiang Siqi behind it.
Jiang Siqi watched this with despair, and fell to his knees with a thud.
The fiery giant dragon, which he had summoned with all his might, even pouring his life essence into it, had actually defected within a second.
Not only did it refuse Jiang Siqi's integration attempt, but it also glared at him.
Jiang Siqi had no doubt that if Lin Ran gave the order, the dragon would rush forward and bite him.
Its level of fear towards Lin Ran had already surpassed the scope of their fate contract, which was something she found completely unacceptable.
Lin Ran smiled and extended a hand towards Jiang Siqi:
"Fate Summoning, is it? What a nice talent."
"Through your performance, I feel I've learned a lot too. Thank you."
"If you're willing to share a part of the origin power of Fate Summoning with me, we can be friends."
"It's okay if you're not willing. I believe that with my own strength, I will eventually comprehend it fully..."
"However, one thing at a time. Due to the prior oath, I will still claim victory in this match!"
As he spoke, a miniature magic circle appeared in Lin Ran's hand.
Upon seeing this magic circle, Jiang Siqi almost fainted.
What kind of monster was Lin Ran!
In such a short period of engagement, he had perfectly replicated the magic circle she used for Fate Summoning!
Even the slightest vein and rune were indistinguishable!
He asked her for the origin power of Fate Summoning. Was he planning to achieve the effect of replicating her Fate Summoning without possessing the talent for it? How was that possible!?
Jiang Siqi pursed her lips and said sorrowfully:
"Without the talent as a power driver, even if you fully understand the magic circle and obtain the origin power, it will be of no avail."
"If the talent of Fate Summoning could be so easily replicated by others, it wouldn't be an SSS-class talent."
Lin Ran waved his hand indifferently:
"You don't need to worry about those things. You just need to tell me whether you agree or not."
Jiang Siqi felt her mind in utter chaos, and rubbed her temples, saying:
"I... I need time to think..."
Lin Ran nodded understandingly:
"No problem. You can find me anytime before the end of the entire tournament."
"However, if you don't come after it ends, I'll assume you've given up..."
With that, without even giving Jiang Siqi time to agree, Lin Ran decisively swung his spear, sending Jiang Siqi out of the arena.
As Jiang Siqi flew out, the docile fiery giant dragon also vanished from the field.
"Beep beep, the winner of this elimination match is - Lin Ran!"
The arena AI announced Lin Ran's victory message at the same time.
"Oh oh oh oh oh oh!"
The fans, who had been holding back for a long time, finally let out their unrestrained cheers as the outcome was decided.
"Lin Ran won..."
Ni Ya, floating in the air, looked dazed.
She had expected Lin Ran to win, but not in this manner.
From start to finish, Lin Ran seemed to have been toying with Jiang Siqi in a cat-and-mouse fashion.
Although she didn't know his purpose for doing so, it certainly created a dramatic stage effect.
Especially since, during this battle, they had obtained an important piece of information about Lin Ran's bloodline...
This guy was at least a descendant of a Dragon King!
Otherwise, it would have been impossible for the fiery giant dragon to be so submissive.
Such a person, regardless of anything else, was certainly not someone Wang Yuanqing could afford to provoke.
What must Wang Yuanqing, who had been relentlessly mocking him during the match, be thinking now...
Ni Ya pondered, and quickly glanced at her partner beside her.
He had already disappeared.
It seemed he also knew he had made a huge mess and had fled beforehand.
But if Lin Ran and Yan Da wanted to find him to settle the score, where could he run?
Ni Ya sighed.
Below the stage.
Xu Sheng and others excitedly ran to Lin Ran's side, laughing:
"So cool, Brother Ran!"
"So strong, you could even suppress a real dragon!"
"You're my idol from now on, Brother Ran!"
"Huh? What do you mean? Wasn't Brother Ran your idol before?"
"Ah... No, no, no... I mean, Brother Ran's status in my heart has grown even more important, don't you get it!"
"..."
Lin Ran humbly replied a few words and bantered with them.
Seeing that everyone had been appeased, Luo Qingyan smiled and pinched Lin Ran's waist, pulling him aside and saying:
"You enjoyed showing off in front of the pretty girl, didn't you!"
"What, after releasing so much water, are you harboring ill intentions towards her?"
Lin Ran tilted his head and quickly retorted:
"How could that be..."
"With you here, how could I look at anyone else?"
"Let's not even mention the difference in looks."
"Look at you, you're neither chesty nor perky, not energetic at all, definitely not durable for a good time..."
"You're much better, firm and elastic!"
Luo Qingyan blushed beet-red from Lin Ran's teasing and playfully punched him:
"Look at what you're saying!"
"Is your mind only filled with these things?"
Lin Ran burst into laughter:
"Of course, I'm speaking the truth..."
"Oh right, where are Sister Miao and the others?"
Luo Qingyan gave Lin Ran a sidelong glance:
"They've gone to defend our Yan Da's honor, of course."
"Don't you remember what Wang Yuanqing, the commentator, said?"
Lin Ran suddenly realized:
"So that's how it is... Then..."
Before Lin Ran could ask further, he saw Lü Qiufeng and Lin Miao returning from another direction.
Lin Miao, looking furious, approached the group and said:
"It's infuriating..."
"These guys in Xiang Chu in charge of the competition are just stalling for time!"
"Wang Yuanqing slandered us in front of so many people, and they still want to protect him. They have no shame!"
"Hmph, I'd like to see if they dare to be so arrogant when the Boss arrives!"
Lin Ran was surprised:
"The Boss is coming?"
"He's planning to make a special trip for this matter?"
Lü Qiufeng nodded:
"With the Boss's temper, he definitely won't tolerate these people..."
"Last time, Brother Lei's incident nearly made him tear down the gates of Xiang Chu, let alone this time."
"But he's currently causing trouble in the Outer Regions, so it will take some time for him to return."
"Let these people in Xiang Chu wait!"
Lin Ran and the others exchanged glances. Bai Ziye asked doubtfully:
"Brother Lei... Are you referring to Director Xu?"
Lü Qiufeng nodded again and recounted the old grievances between Xu Lei and Wang Yuanqing from a few years ago to them.