The emcee at the side of the VIP stage said in a clear voice,"Next, let us invite the Heaven Dou Emperor to announce the opening of this competition.”
Just as Tang San had guessed, sitting in the center of the first row of the VIP seats, the Heaven Dou Emperor wearing a pure gold robe slowly stood up amid thunderous applause.
Raising his right hand, he waved lightly at the spectating area as well as the participating Spirit Masters below. The applause quickly stopped, and the vast square became silent.
"I, Heaven Dou Empire Emperor Xue Ye, on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire, and also on behalf of this tournament's organizer, announce that the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament now begins.”
The applause was thunderous again, and cheers rose and fell. But Tang San suddenly discovered that the smile on the emperor's face was somewhat forced, as if he himself wasn't excited about this competition.
When the applause died down, the emperor continued,""Here, I hope that all the soul masters participating in this competition can fully display their strength and obtain good results. You are all the pride of the Heaven Dou Empire. For the glory of the empire, show your brilliance.”
Applause rang out for the third time. This time, the Spirit Masters in the center of the competition grounds all released a burning brilliance in their eyes. For them, this competition was the best stage to showcase themselves.
"Next, let's invite the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School master, Mister Ning Fengzhi, to give a speech for this competition.”
Along with Ning Fengzhi's rise, applause appeared once again, even more attentive gazes. As the Spirit Master world's number one auxiliary Spirit Master, who didn't wish to see his elegant bearing?
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, both hands pressing in the air, As the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School master. I've seen too many Spirit Masters grow. As the continent's noblest profession, every Spirit Master's development had to go through many hardships. But what I want to say is that a sword's edge comes from sharpening, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold. Those participating in this Spirit Master Tournament were undoubtedly the elites of the younger generation. Just as His Majesty said, I hope you can bring glory to the Empire and your own academies. The empire needs talents like you. Thank you."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's speech, a trace of a sincere smile finally appeared on the Heaven Dou emperor's face.
"Sect Master Ning." You're the most powerful auxiliary system Spirit Master, so I'm asking you on behalf of the audience. Which of the twenty-eight teams participating in the Heaven Dou City's regional qualifiers do you favor?”
Ning Fengzhi still had a smile on his face, Among the twenty-eight teams this time, I still think highly of another team. I think. Not only did they have the ability to pass the qualifiers, but at the same time, they were also very likely to obtain the final victory of this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.”
"Oh?" "I wonder how the team managed to obtain Sect Master Ning's favor?"”
Ning Zhiyuan smiled mysteriously and said,"As for which academy this team belongs to, forgive me for keeping you in suspense." I can't reveal it for the time being. But I believe. The final champion of this year's competition would definitely belong to the empire.”
Sitting next to emperor Xue Ye, the platinum bishop whose eyes had previously been slightly closed opened his eyes at this time. His eyes looked very turbid, without any luster. His gaze fell on the twenty eight competing teams, as if looking for the team Ning Fengzhi spoke of.
At this moment. The audience had already started a heated discussion. They were all guessing which team Ning Fengzhi favored, the smarter one. Naturally he understood that Ning Fengzhi wasn't referring to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second team. Because their strength was still not comparable to the seeded team, how could they be the final champion? However, there were a total of twenty-eight teams participating in the qualifiers. In the end, only five teams would appear. How could it be so easy to guess?
Ning Fengzhi returned to his seat, the emcee smiling: "It's a pity that I wasn't able to get the team that sect master Ning thought highly of out of him. Next, let's invite Heaven Dou City's Spirit Hall's hall master, Spirit Hall platinum bishop Lord Salas to draw lots for the first round of qualifiers. After the drawing of lots ended, it would be the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy vice-captain who would compete with the opponents drawn in the first round. This would be the only match of the day.”
Platinum bishop Salas slowly stood up, and under the lead of the palace maids, he walked to the emcee's side and began drawing lots. He didn't seem to be willing to talk. Every time he picked a pair of opponents, he would let the emcee announce it.
"First round of the qualifiers, Blue Sunshine Academy versus Purple Star Academy.”
"The first round of the qualifiers, Oakland Academy versus Blazing Brilliance Academy.”
"First round of the qualifiers, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy versus Shrek Academy.”
The Shrek Academy people didn't pay too much attention to the other academies 'matches, when they heard their first opponent was unexpectedly Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's vice-captain, everyone's expressions couldn't help becoming strange.
"It can't be such a coincidence."”
Ma Hongjun pressed his fingers, making a series of bone cracking sounds, Didn't they chase us out? This time, he would show them what true strength was.”
Tang San and Dai Mubai had bitter smiles on their faces. They naturally couldn't wait to be able to fight Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, but now this outfit, to become the focus of the first day of the tournament, was truly somewhat…
It wasn't just the Shrek Academy group who were astonished. The audience was equally surprised. Other academies might not have received much attention. However, Shrek Academy was simply too outstanding. How could it not be noticed?
For a time, the sound of booing was endless. Many of the audience members were shouting the word 'cheat'. In their view, Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team was clearly looking for a soft persimmon to pinch. On the other hand, Shrek Academy didn't seem like a team of soul masters at all. They were more like a group of clowns.
After the drawing of lots, the platinum bishop Salas swept his gaze across the battlefield and said indifferently,"I draw lots, and I don't think it's fake. This seat swears on Spirit Hall's honor. At the same time, I hereby announce that among the participating students of the Spirit Master academies present, Spirit Hall will make an exception to allow those who can enter the finals to directly join Spirit Temple.”
With these words, the audience didn't react, but the Spirit Masters in the arena were already in an uproar.
What kind of existence was Spirit Temple? It was second only to Supreme Pontiff Hall and Douluo Hall, the highest Spirit Hall, and in the entire continent only the capitals of the two great empires each had one. The Supreme Pontiff Palace was the Supreme Pontiff's exclusive territory. The Douluo Hall was a symbolic existence. Therefore, Spirit Temple's status was actually the highest level of Spirit Hall. To be able to directly enter Spirit Temple, to a Spirit Master, it could be said to be a shortcut to strength promotion. Not only did they have the best treatment, all kinds of cultivation measures and the honor of Spirit Temple were all extremely attractive to ordinary Spirit Masters.
Hearing this platinum bishop's words, emperor Xue Ye's face clearly sank. Ning Fengzhi at his side lightly shook his head at this emperor. Emperor Xue Ye's expression eased a bit.
The people around them were all behind them, so they naturally couldn't see this small detail. The Spirit Masters below were also very far away. But, this didn't escape Tang San's Purple Demon Eye. He could clearly see some of the profundities within. Combined with the things Grandmaster had told him before. Tang San understood that the conflict between Spirit Hall and the empire seemed to be getting deeper and deeper, almost reaching an irreconcilable level. Otherwise, that platinum bishop wouldn't dare to recruit outstanding Spirit Masters in front of the Emperor.
"Alright, then the first match of the first round of the qualifiers will be Heaven Dou Imperial Academy versus Shrek Academy. The participating academies left the arena. The two academies that will be competing later, please make your preparations. An hour later, the competition officially began.”
"Third brother, let me go." Fatty didn't pay the slightest attention to the surrounding contemptuous gazes, rubbing his fists as he spoke to Tang San.
Tang San glared at him, You don't have to fight anymore."
Tai Long laughed, patting Fatty's shoulder, Later big brother will help you properly teach that whatever Heaven Dou Imperial Academy guy a lesson.”
Fatty was like a deflated ball. If one were to use two words to describe his eyes at this moment, the word 'resentment' was the most appropriate.
As the other academies did not have any matches today, they left the rest area after leaving the stage. Under the guidance of the staff, they went to the stands specially prepared for the contestants to watch the battle. Because Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was the symbol of the Heaven Dou imperial family, their treatment was naturally different from ordinary academies, and they didn't rest here. Soon, only Shrek Academy's group was left in the spacious resting area.
Flender, Grandmaster, and Liu Erlong didn't come. Clearly, this match was left to them to control.
"Little San, you arrange it.”
Tang San also didn't stand on ceremony, nodding, saying: "Coming up later are Dai Mubai, me, Xiao Wu, Jing Ling, Huang Yuan, Jiang Zhu, Tai Long. Attack according to the first plan. Back then, we once suffered such humiliation at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. Even though it was given to us by prince Xue Xing. But Heaven Dou Imperial Academy symbolized the imperial family. Dean Flender and teacher didn't come, but I'm very clear about their intentions. Today, we will completely defeat our opponents. I think one minute is enough for us.”
Dai Mubai's white tiger palms clapped, his evil eyes flickering with a fierce light,”
An invisible killing intent quietly spread with Tang San and Dai Mubai at the center. That scene of powerlessly withdrawing from Heaven Dou Imperial Academy in front of Dugu Bo would never be erased from their minds. Even though Tang San didn't say it explicitly, everyone understood that they didn't just want to defeat Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team, moreover, they also wanted to make sure they couldn't pass the qualifiers.
It didn't take long before the specialized staff arrived and urged everyone to come out. The organizer obviously didn't think highly of them. There was only one staff member who came to lead the way. Just as they reached the passage exit, the Shrek Academy group already heard the emcee outside loudly announcing the names of every Heaven Dou Imperial Academy member and their spirits. A special golden beam of light shot down from a high platform erected on one side of the Great Spirit Arena, escorting the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second team members one by one.
The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team members first didn't talk about strength, but their appearance was already quite good. On the left chest of their pale golden uniforms were embroidered the two words Heaven Dou, and on the back were seven silver stars. That was the symbol of the Heaven Dou Empire. Each of them looked valiant and valiant, and they all looked to be in their twenties. Under the illumination of the soul tool, they seemed to be releasing a dazzling brilliance even though it was daytime. They were like small golden suns that attracted the attention of the audience.
"Damn it. This is obviously using us as green leaves to set off these red flowers.”Huang Yuan said angrily. Even though this Lone Wolf Spirit Master's figure wasn't as valiant as Tai Long's, he was still quite robust. Like Dai Mubai, he was also a power attack system Spirit Master. Because of his straightforward personality, he was quickly accepted by the Shrek Seven Devils.
Jing Ling, who was at the side, said in a gloomy voice,"That's not right. We aren't green leaves, we should be treated like cow dung. Wasn't it more dazzling to see a fresh flower planted on cow dung?”In contrast to Lone Wolf, his appearance was somewhat wretched. The slender agility attack system Spirit Master had a somewhat feminine feeling. Anyone would feel uncomfortable being with him. He felt like a poisonous snake was staring at him. Even when everyone was sparring, he would never put himself in a disadvantageous position. Usually, he would be there when they joined forces to attack, but when they were attacked, they would definitely not be able to find him. Dai Mubai, Huang Yuan, Tai Long, these tough boys called him a coward. Fortunately. This fellow's personality was a little strange, but his strength was quite extraordinary.
"We'll let them know who's the cow dung later.”Tai Long fiercely waved his fist.
Dai Mubai said coldly: It's our turn."
The lights on the stage disappeared. Shrek Academy's participating students slowly made their way onto the stage amidst the loud boos.
At this moment, the arena had already changed. In just an hour's time, the arena that had been prepared long ago was completed. The arena was ten meters tall, circular, and had a diameter of more than thirty meters. The area was rather vast. Of course. And this was only one arena. When the qualifiers truly began tomorrow. Five arenas would be set up here at the same time. The twenty-eight teams will undergo twenty-seven rounds of qualifiers. Each team had to face 27 opponents. Winning a match would earn him one point. The loser would not get any points. After the twenty-eighth round, the top five teams would enter the ranking competition. Entering the ranking competition was equivalent to entering the finals. This month-long qualifiers was a test for any academy team. Twenty-eight consecutive days of competition was enough to drag down a team with poor endurance.
In the entire Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament's schedule, the qualifiers took up half the time. The ranking competition and finals would be held at the border between Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire, in the large square in front of Supreme Pontiff Palace. The final winner would be awarded a prize by the Pope himself. How glorious was that?
Sure enough it was a different treatment, Tang San's eyes narrowed. His expression remained calm. Together with Dai Mubai, he brought a total of eleven Shrek Academy team members to fight in a row in the center of the arena. Standing opposite the members of the Earth Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second team.
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team had a total of sixteen members. Back then Shrek Academy had stayed at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy for a very short time, so these people naturally didn't know Tang San and the others. These children of noble birth naturally looked down on the Shrek Academy team members 'attire even more. If they weren't in the arena, many of them would probably burst out laughing.
"What a bunch of toads. He's participating in the Spirit Master Tournament just like this?”Standing in front of the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy second team was a petite male student. This person had fair skin and was very beautiful. She looked like a girl. Even her voice was very feminine.
"Captain, how did we end up with such an opponent? It was really like a toad landing on the foot. If it didn't bite, it would respond to others. Look at their academy's logo. It's so funny.”A gorgeously dressed girl beside the petite boy covered her mouth and nose as she spoke in a low voice. It was as if he was afraid of smelling the scent of the Shrek Academy students.
That captain nodded deeply in agreement, his gaze somewhat lewd floating towards Xiao Wu,”
"A bisexual, a prostitute, how did we draw such an opponent?"”
"Little slut, who are you calling a prostitute?”The female student with a fiery figure immediately flew into a rage. The face of the male student who was called a hermaphrodite turned ashen.
"Xiao Wu, you're too talented. Why can't I think of such a good adjective? Yin and Yang people are matched with women in the bar. They're indeed a perfect match!"
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy's second team's captain Jiao said coldly: "Good, very good. Although the competition forbade killing the opponent. However, it was inevitable that he would be injured. Since you are courting death, then don't blame us.”
The match had yet to begin, but both sides were already at daggers drawn, and the smell of gunpowder was clearly getting stronger.
Dai Mubai was clearly a bit unhappy that his lines were snatched by the other side. At this moment, the referee had already walked over.
"Both sides salute. Non-participants may leave the arena.”
Whether it was Heaven Dou Imperial Academy or Shrek Academy, both sides reluctantly bowed to each other. The rest of the team members left the arena, leaving behind only the seven people who had participated in the first round of the qualifiers.
On Shrek Academy's side, standing furthest in front were Dai Mubai, Tai Long, and Huang Yuan. In Tang San's play, Xiao Wu and Jing Ling were on both sides. Jiang Zhu stood at the back.
On the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy side, besides the man and woman who spoke before, the remaining five were all robust people. The five stood in a row in front, like a wall blocking the two behind. Standing in the middle of the opposing team was precisely that petite captain. There was no need to ask, he should be the control system Spirit Master of this team. The girl with the fiery figure stood at the back.
In the VIP seats.
Emperor Xue Ye looked at the stage with a smile, saying to Ning Fengzhi beside him: "Sect Master Ning, looks like this first match will be without suspense!”
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, nodding his head in agreement.
On the other side, platinum bishop Salas suddenly said: "Sect Master Ning, can you tell me, among the twenty eight Spirit Master teams you had high hopes for before, which one of them was the champion contender you spoke of?”
"Sir Salas, isn't it good to have a bit of mystery? I think you must have a team that you support.”
"So sect master Ning isn't willing to reveal it?"”
"This is my sect's own secret, seemingly unrelated to Sir Salas."”
" You…" Salas 'expression darkened. Their gazes collided in front of emperor Xue Ye, neither of them avoiding in the slightest.
Emperor Xue Ye who was sitting in the middle frowned slightly and tried to smooth things over: "There's no need to be anxious. After this competition ends, we'll naturally have the results. Bishop Salas, what sect master Ning said is right, it's his own business who he favors. You see, it's not appropriate for me to ask this question. Although I'm also very curious."
Platinum bishop Salas glanced at emperor Xue Ye and said indifferently: "Your Majesty is right. Then let us watch the match."
Prince Xue Xing, who was sitting in the second row, said proudly to the people around him,""Look, His Majesty and Sect Master Ning have already seen that there is no suspense in this match. Our Heaven Dou Imperial Academy students are the true elites. And this was only the second team. This time, our home team only has one goal, which is to win the championship.”
Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was managed by him, and if he could obtain good results, his face would naturally also have luster. He had long forgotten about Shrek Academy. As an imperial prince, what happened at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy back then was nothing more than a small interlude to him.
"I don't think so. Sect Master Ning only agreed that there was no suspense in His Majesty's spirit fight. He didn't say who would win."
Hearing this different voice, Prince Xue Xing immediately looked in the direction of the voice with displeasure. This speaker was none other than the head of the three board members of Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, Spirit Douluo Meng Shenji.
Prince Xue Xing said coldly,"Meng Shen-Ji, you shouldn't let him down." You are the person in charge of the academy.”
He and Meng Shen-Ji had never been on good terms, but neither of them could shake the other's position. It was because of the incident at Shrek Academy. Meng Shen-Ji had once complained to emperor Xue Ye. But emperor Xue Ye was busy with official business, and his body wasn't very well. He did not care too much. Prince Xue Xing was his only younger brother. He still had to trust his own brother more.
Prince Xue Xing could not tell who the Shrek Academy participant was, but how could Meng Shen-Ji not? He immediately saw Tang San who had left a deep impression on him back then. When he saw that Shrek Academy wasn't full of Shrek Seven Monsters, he couldn't help feeling a little sad. The dignified Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was unexpectedly unable to make the opponent go all out. However, what could he do? Practically every Heaven Dou Imperial Academy student had a background, not something he could reorganize as he wished.
They had powerful teachers and material resources, but there were few outstanding disciples. If he hadn't received the royal family's great kindness, he would have long refused to continue his position as the board of education.
"The first match of the first round of the qualifiers has officially begun.”
Under the referee's signal, this announced the official start of the first qualifiers of this year's Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament.
Similar to spirit power, the competition gave both sides one minute to activate their spirits.
While coldly watching the other side, Dai Mubai raised both hands in front of his chest. "Brothers, activate your spirits!" White Tiger Possession."
When both sides simultaneously released their spirits, all the spirit rings appearing in front of the audience, surprised voices immediately spread through the audience.
Every soul ring of Shrek Academy's contestants was an existence that surpassed their level!
Purple, purple, purple, black, the 28 neat soul rings were displayed in front of the audience. There was even one person whose soul rings were all 100,000 years old!!! Four blood-red soul rings floated quietly in the air. Although they were quiet, each blood-red soul ring displayed its domineering aura!
The Heaven Dou Imperial Academy team was dumbfounded, each of them summed up in one sentence: Was he still human?
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