Chapter 802 - Next Round

With the end of the last fight of the first round of battles, the teams have been given a break. Constant battles in the virtual world might not tire the body but the mind is definitely stressed. Sometimes the mind being tired is more impactful than the body being tired.

The next matches have been posted in the projector screens. The matches have already been determined in the ladder.

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Second Round Matches

1.      United States Versus China

2.      South Korea Versus Germany

3.      United Kingdom Versus Ukraine

4.      Sweden Versus Russia

5.      Thailand Versus Philippines

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The buzz of the domain skill and Apolaki summoning a goddess are the main talks of the internet. The fact that a player has a domain skill meant that they are a cut above the rest. Hashtags like #PrinceOftheUndead or #DomainSkill are trending due to the cool effect that Creepysoo created.

The summoning of a goddess is also trending as gods and goddesses has been a big deal in the meta now as dark gods exists. The fact that a player can summon a goddess by sacrificing things like health and mana meant that any player could become powerful. Some even had fantasies that they will enter a contract with gods or goddesses and gain the ultimate power.

Players started to research more into the gods and goddesses of Pandemonium due to the power that Apolaki and Cersei shown in the PVP matches. They had an inkling of hope that they would become someone on the level of the rankers.

"For the rankers to force Creepysoo to use his domain means that they are no joke. Even the old man is doing his best which means the pressure is not really easy." Marlon commented.

"The first matches were not really that confrontational and you could win under the right circumstances. When it comes to player versus players, you can only rely on yourself. Still, being chosen by a god or goddess is not easy. The players that have the backing of gods or goddesses in Pandelympics could only be counted with one hand." Adrian stated.

The group then talked about the matches of each national team. They could say things like 'if they did this then they would have win' but they knew that the result of the match can never be really determined with things like that. As much as spectators have their 'expert opinion', the real thing can never be predicted unless you are the one in their shoes.

"The one that caught my attention is that Arsenal fellow. His Job class is very interesting as he turns his soulbounds into swords with different elements depending on the nature of his monsters." Jade commented.

In fact, Arsenal's job class is trending right now as the weakness of the summoner is now partially covered. If he is proficient in close combat and could also use mid-range attacks using his telekinetic control.

"His job class is almost like mine as he can also utilized weapons but his is unique. His soulbounds that become swords also give him a stronger passive boost. It also stacks from the look of that Nishui fellow being unable to do anything." Adrian commented.

"Your job class is still a big cheat when you categorize yourself as a summoner." All of his friends thought but only Marlon voiced it out.

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"We have returned from the break! I hope all of you have prepared yourselves for the next round of matches! But before that, we have a teaser for the last even that will be played for all of you!" the announcer stated as the projected screens vanished.

The whole stadium showed a holographic teaser of the next event. The contestants and audience all focused on the three-dimensional images being broadcasted. In a dark abyss, a red crystal glowing in a combination of green, red, and yellow could be seen.

Chains made of shadows suddenly clasped on the red crystal with a shadowy hand reaching out to it from the dark abyss. The shadowy hand then dragged the red crystal down into the depths of the abyss.

The holographic image then changed to a cocoon made of shadows pulsing eerie light. The red crystal then fused with this cocoon and a monster that is three times the size of a man emerged. The monster placed the red crystal on the center of its body while its form resembled that of a wraith.

The shadow monster then completely released its form and it now looked like a dark knight. The only difference is that its arms are not present but four large shadow hands are floating next to it. Its feet are also non-existent as it is floating one foot from the ground like a wraith, but it is not an undead.

"The depths of the abyss have been my home when the king fell from grace. The time for his awakening is upon us." The shadow monster stated as it felt something call for it.

In the depths of the abyss, a bright light suddenly flashed and the dragon that made the two headed dragon from hell helpless suddenly appeared. The dragon of light and darkness then looked at the shadow monster and spoke.

"I have come to fetch you, my brother. The seal on the king is weakening and it is time for him to rise once again and claim the world as his own. The gods and goddesses are already weakened which meant that there is no longer much of a hindrance to the revival of our king." The dragon of light and darkness stated.

"If that is the case brother, we shall need the help of our other siblings that have also been trapped by the foolish gods and goddesses." The shadow monster stated as the red core on its body started to absorb the energy of the abyss.

"You are right brother! We shall free our siblings from their shackles and bring forth a new era!" The dragon of light and darkness stated as it once again used its powers to bend light itself.. The two powerful monsters vanished from the abyss.