69novels Chapter 568 The Competition Begins
Chapter 568 The Competition Begins
Chapter 568 The Competition Begins
at the same time.
Heavenly Dou Royal Academy
The training room that originally belonged to the second team of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy.
Having recovered from his daytime anger, Yu Xiaogang's thick lips twitched incessantly as he explained the rules and format of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament to the Shrek Seven Devils team.
The Shrek Seven Devils, dressed in their poop-green team uniforms, and four substitutes sat in a circle around Yu Xiaogang, listening quietly to his explanation.
The four substitutes were former members of the second team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy who were replaced by the Shrek Seven Devils and thus lost their eligibility to participate.
The petite male Soul Master with a pair of rings as his Martial Soul, whom Xiao Wu, the hooligan rabbit, called a "hermaphrodite," and the voluptuous female Support Soul Master, whom Xiao Wu referred to as a "brothel girl," were both prominently featured.
In addition, there are two strong and muscular men whose martial spirits are bear and lion.
However, the four substitute players were clearly out of place with the Shrek Seven Devils.
They didn't sit next to the Shrek Seven Devils; instead, the four of them huddled together, their faces looking rather pale, as if a chasm separated them from the Shrek Seven Devils.
This chasm signifies an unresolved conflict.
After all, they were originally official members of the second team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, but now they have been squeezed out of the team by the Shrek Seven Devils and become their substitutes. They don't even know if they will have a chance to play. It's no wonder they can't be happy.
Moreover, the Shrek Seven Devils didn't really like them. They seemed to treat them as superfluous substitutes, the kind that were dispensable and just there to make up the numbers.
that's the truth.
Yu Xiaogang took these four players from the Third Education Committee, but they were only there to make up the numbers. They were supposed to be substitutes, but in reality, they wouldn't even have a chance to play.
After all, their qualifications and strength were too low, and Yu Xiaogang didn't think much of them. The reason he brought them over was simply to show the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy and shut them up.
Yu Xiaogang originally intended to select substitute players from the main team of Tiandou Royal Academy. He even considered Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling from the main team, but they were rejected by the three committee members led by Meng Shenji.
However, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy also strictly requires that the Shrek Seven Devils must have substitute members to ensure that nothing goes wrong.
Yu Xiaogang had no choice but to select four barely acceptable members from the vice-team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy as substitutes for the Shrek Seven Devils, no matter how much he disliked them.
It has to be said that fate is truly wondrous; those who should have been enemies have now become teammates.
However, this relationship seems rather delicate.
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Under the night.
Tang Hao sat casually on a shadowy rooftop within the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. His tattered black hoodie covered his entire body, and his tall, robust figure blended seamlessly into the surrounding shadows, making him undetectable to anyone.
Gazing in the direction of Sunset Forest in the distance, Tang Hao's eyes flashed with red light, like two eerie and malevolent flames, standing out prominently in the pitch-black night.
This crimson glow contained a complex mix of emotions: apprehension, fear, anger, and intense hatred.
Just then, a sharp pain suddenly shot through his body. Tang Hao groaned, quickly averted his gaze from the distance, untied the filthy gourd from his waist, and gulped down a mouthful of cheap ale.
But now, alcohol can no longer completely numb the nerves, nor can it stop the outbreak of the hidden injuries in the body. Taking a sip of ale is just a temporary comfort. The pain caused by the hidden injuries has not been reduced at all. In the end, one still has to rely on one's own willpower to get through it.
Using the Haotian Ultimate Technique, the Great Sumeru Hammer, to unleash its explosive ring technique comes at a price. Moreover, Tang Hao already had a hidden injury that hadn't healed for many years. The battle with Golden Crocodile Douluo in Sunset Forest caused him far more damage than ever before.
Although the physical injuries have healed, the internal injuries have become more severe over time.
Every night, wave after wave of hidden injuries would flare up, bringing extreme pain that could almost erode anyone's mind. But Tang Hao was helpless against it and could only grit his teeth and endure the unbearable pain silently.
If it weren't for his high level of cultivation and strong mental power, he probably would have gone mad long ago.
The backlash from the internal injuries lasted for a full half hour.
When Tang Hao finally broke free from the extreme pain, his body was soaked in sweat, and his body, which had not been washed for a long time, emitted an unpleasant sour smell.
But he didn't care at all. After taking a big gulp of the inferior beer, he finally let out a long, foul breath.
As the backlash from the hidden injuries within his body gradually subsided, the red light in Tang Hao's eyes slowly faded, and his body felt relaxed. He turned his head to look in the direction where the Shrek Seven Devils were, his gaze seemingly piercing through the thick walls and landing on Tang San in the training room.
"The Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies? Heh, it's a good place to train yourself and hone your soul skills."
With a muttered monologue, Tang Hao raised his hand and gently stroked the Blue Silver Grass that he held tightly in his arms:
"Ah Yin, don't worry, I will protect Xiao San."
However, despite saying that, for some reason, Tang Hao had a vague sense of foreboding, as if something bad was going to happen in this Elite Soul Master Competition.
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In the following days.
As the date of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament approaches, participating teams from various advanced soul master academies are arriving in Tiandou City one after another, and countless tourists from other places are also coming to visit.
Within just a few days, the population of Tiandou City surged by nearly half, demonstrating just how incredibly attractive this continent-wide elite competition of advanced soul master academies was to people.
Nowadays, almost every hotel in Tiandou City is fully booked, and it's even difficult to find a room. Some hotels are ridiculously expensive, yet they still attract countless unsuspecting people who are scrambling to book them.
The streets were bustling with traffic and crowds of people.
The city, streets, shops, vendors, pedestrians, and tourists—the bustling and vibrant scene is vividly displayed in this capital city of Tiandou.
The entire Heaven Dou City was filled with a lively atmosphere, with countless people eagerly anticipating the opening of the Elite Soul Master Tournament.
Ye Qifeng stayed at Liu Erlong's place for two more days before he had to say goodbye and leave.
Whether it was jealousy or a case of getting a taste for it, Qian Renxue didn't want Ye Qifeng to stay with Liu Erlong for too long. In the name of Xue Qinghe, the Crown Prince of Tiandou, she directly invited him into the Tiandou Imperial Palace, saying that she wanted to coordinate with him on the opening procedures of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
As the current Holy Son of the Spirit Hall, Ye Qifeng is bound to attend the opening ceremony of the Elite Soul Master Tournament. Therefore, he needs to know the procedures of the opening ceremony in advance and make arrangements with the Heaven Dou Royal Family, which is co-organizing the tournament.
Qian Renxue's reason was truly excellent; even the Platinum Bishop Salas couldn't see anything wrong with it. Ye Qifeng couldn't refuse, so he entered the Heavenly Dou Imperial Palace and was then kept there by Qian Renxue.
Therefore, for two or three days before the opening of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Ye Qifeng stayed in Qian Renxue's Crown Prince's palace. As for what he did during that time...
Ahem, those who know, know.
This led to a minor incident.
A girl who arrived in Tiandou City early, eagerly anticipating seeing her boyfriend at the Tiandou Temple, always returned disappointed each time she went there full of excitement.
Time passed slowly like this.
The day of the Continental Elite Tournament of Advanced Soul Master Academies has finally arrived.
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The capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Heavenly Dou City.
The grand opening ceremony of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Tian Dou Empire Division, will be held in Tian Dou City.
The opening ceremony will be held at the most prestigious Heaven Dou Arena in Heaven Dou City.
As the main arena for the Tiandou City division, the Tiandou Grand Soul Arena had stopped all Soul Battle competitions a month ago and then underwent internal renovations, merging all the sub-areas within the Grand Soul Arena with the main Soul Battle Center to form a massive competition venue.
As the grandest soul master competition in the soul master world, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament naturally attracts not only the attention of soul masters, but also people from all walks of life.
Whether they were members of the imperial family, nobles, or commoners, every resident of Tiandou City regarded this competition as the grandest festival.
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is held only once every five years; once you miss it, you have to wait until the next five years.
That's why no one wanted to miss this grand event. Even though the tickets were extremely expensive, it couldn't dampen the public's enthusiasm. Tickets for the opening ceremony had already sold out a month ago.
Early in the morning, before dawn.
The renovated Heaven Dou Arena has already attracted a huge audience.
The spectators arrived so early, not to get into the venue quickly, as each ticket had a corresponding seat number, so there was no need to rush or worry about someone else taking their seat. At such an important moment, the organizers would absolutely not allow anyone to cause trouble.
Their main purpose was to see the participating young Soul Masters up close on the first day of the opening ceremony.
This includes many young girls who are in the throes of first love.
Douluo Continent is a world that values strength and status, and it is also a world for Soul Masters.
Soul Masters represent the most prestigious and powerful group in the world, naturally attracting countless admirers.
However, the number of Soul Masters is extremely small compared to the population of the entire Douluo Continent. The total number of Soul Masters on the entire continent does not exceed six figures. People rarely see them on a daily basis, let alone outstanding young Soul Masters under the age of twenty-five.
However, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament offers a chance to watch everything at once, so how could the public not flock to it?
Especially those young girls in the throes of first love.
The elite students representing various advanced soul master academies in the competition are all highly sought-after, and will undoubtedly become the most ideal romantic partners in the hearts of young girls.
For them, marrying a powerful Soul Master would be a win-win situation, bringing both fame and fortune.
Many nobles who had purchased VIP tickets gathered outside at this time.
Most of the commoners waiting here were curious, while the nobles had more complicated thoughts; they were more inclined to offer benefits to attract Soul Masters.
The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament is a cradle of talent. Not to mention those who can achieve certain results in the tournament, any student who is qualified to participate, even if they are just a substitute player who does not play, is the object of competition for various noble families and soul master families.
They always enjoy it.
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Today, the streets are deserted as everyone is out.
Nearly one-third of the residents of Tiandou City gathered at the Tiandou Great Soul Arena.
For this elite Soul Master competition, the Heaven Dou royal family mobilized a full five thousand Royal Knights city defense troops to maintain order, thus preventing any riots from occurring as much as possible.
Wow, so many people, and so many handsome guys!
Walking down the entrance corridor, Shuiyue'er, with her long, dark green hair, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
A pair of bright, dark green eyes darted around, looking east and west. This was the first time she had ever seen such a crowded scene.
But what excited her even more was the abundance of handsome men everywhere; she was almost dazzled by them.
"Haha, you'll get used to it."
Shui Wuxiang, whose arm was tightly held by Shui Yue'er, giggled. The sight of countless handsome men around her made her eyes dazzled.
"After all, it's the most prestigious Soul Master Elite Competition in the entire continent. It's normal for it to be so grand. Back when your aunt first participated in the Soul Master Elite Competition, the scene wasn't much worse than this, and the handsome guys were all incredibly good-looking."
Shui Wuxiang, after all, was a mature woman who had weathered many storms. Her beautiful eyes swept over the handsome young men around her and their young, strong bodies. While drooling, she didn't forget to give the younger generation a word of advice:
"Moon, don't be fooled by their appearance. Some people may look good, but they're just all show and no substance. They might be dark inside. Be careful."
Shui Yue'er paused for a moment, turned her head, looked at Shui Wuxiang's beautiful face, and said innocently:
"But they're handsome."
"Uh, that's true." Shui Wuxiang's expression froze for a moment, then she chuckled softly. "Speaking of which, Yue'er, have you taken a fancy to any handsome guys?"
Shuiyue'er immediately gave a charming smile, raised her small hand and pointed in the crowd:
"I think that one's pretty good, it suits my taste. Oh, and that one, that one, that one's not bad either. What do you think, Auntie?"
"Haha, Auntie thinks it's good too." Following the direction Shui Yue'er pointed, Shui Wuxiang's beautiful eyes lit up instantly. Then she raised her slender fingers and pointed a few times in the crowd:
"However, I think those few are alright too, slurp—"
"Mmm, that's really good, slurp—"
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"Can you two just shut up? Aren't you ashamed of yourselves?"
Wearing a light blue women's outfit and with long light blue hair, Shui Bing'er couldn't help but touch her forehead, clearly speechless at her mother and sister's infatuated behavior.
Seeing that Shui Bing'er seemed a little angry, Shui Wuxiang and Shui Yue'er, the aunt and nephew with a special relationship, immediately shut their mouths.
But the two pairs of infatuated eyes didn't miss any handsome face that passed by, and then they whispered to each other like thieves.
Seeing this, Shui Bing'er looked helpless and had no choice but to ignore them. Instead, she turned her gaze to the tall, stunning girl next to her, who wore a wine-red dress and had long, wavy wine-red hair styled in a beautiful way.
"Fire Dance Sister, are you alright?"
(End of this chapter)