Soul Master Tournament
The Continental Elite Soul Master Tournament, also known as the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Tournament Soul Master Tournament, is a competition for elite soul Masters across the continent.
Ten thousand years ago, elite Soul Masters under the age of twenty-five were allowed to participate, but... it is unknown in which year of those ten thousand years that the age limit was changed to twenty.
It is held every five years, with the four empires of the Douluo Continent taking turns hosting it.
This year's event is hosted by the Heavenly Soul Empire, located in Heaven Dou City.
Five years later, on the occasion when the story officially begins, the organizer is the Star Luo Empire, located in Star Luo City.
The Soul Master Tournament is a rare event that spans the entire continent, attracting far more attention than the Olympics and the World Cup in my previous life.
Although it was a competition, it was actually not much different in nature from a joint military exercise.
All sides should unleash the power of the younger generation and vent their anger.
Shen Yichen originally planned to have Sister Lexuan take him, so it would just be the two of them watching the game.
Unexpectedly, the little Auspicious Beast wouldn't have it. It clung to him and wouldn't let go.
She remembered that she had promised Di Tian to protect the auspicious Auspicious Beast and that she had even received money from Di Tian.
So they decided to bring the Auspicious Beast along.
However, the problem wasn't scarcity but inequality, so the Snow Empress and Ice Empress hadn't originally intended to go. But since they could bring Auspicious Beasts, they decided to go along.
Finally, the ending is...
Tianlong Douluo led the team, with Nan Shuishui and Zhang Lexuan as vice-captains.
Shen Yichen, Ice Empress Snow Empress, and Auspicious Beast, along with Yu Tianlong Nan Qiuqiu, formed a team of nine!
They're supposed to be sightseeing tourists, but they look like contestants in a competition.
The carriage clattered along for a whole day. The competition was about to start the next day, and they finally arrived at Heaven Dou City the night before, just in time for dusk.
Inside the carriage, Shen Yichen originally held the little heater, Di Qiu'er, but as they got further and further away from the Far North, the temperature gradually rose, and halfway there, he was holding the Ice Empress instead.
Of course, Ice Empress was definitely 'willing' to be hugged!
The carriage had completely entered Heaven Dou City, and the air pressure inside the carriage dropped even further.
Ice Empress looked at Snow Empress, whose face was fair with a hint of pink, and felt utterly hopeless.
Xue'er, you have to believe me, I was forced into this...
Little did they know, that wasn't what angered the Snow Empress!
Halfway there, when Shen Yichen forced Ice Empress to 'voluntarily' enter his arms, Snow Empress's heart was still pounding, and she looked slightly flustered.
If Shen Yichen asks him to "voluntarily" participate again for the second half of the journey, should he agree directly or be forced to agree?
She spent the whole journey lost in thought, but when they arrived at their destination, Shen Yichen still hadn't offered to carry her!
The slightly pink blush wasn't from shyness, but rather a warm, gentle glow...
Watching Shen Yichen pinch Ice Empress's cheek and smooth her pigtails, Snow Empress's eyes almost lit up with rage.
And what about Shen Yichen?
The fact that she didn't hug Snow Empress definitely doesn't mean she didn't want to.
It's just... fantasizing about Snow Empress in my diary makes it a little awkward in real life. It's like confessing your feelings to the prettiest girl in your class on QQ, and then being too embarrassed to even look her in the eye when you bump into her at school.
In addition, Snow Empress's cold face was always expressionless, making it difficult for Shen Yichen to discern her thoughts and emotions, so he dared not provoke her.
But Ice Empress is different!
I wonder who invented this little gadget; it looks like a little rabbit, it hops around when you poke it!
It just means enduring the Snow Empress's death stare...
"Ahem, get off the carriage, get off the carriage~" Shen Yichen, carrying Ice Empress, jumped off the carriage first.
This carriage is just inconvenient; no matter how good the shock absorption is, sitting in it all day is still quite uncomfortable.
When I have some free time, I'll invent a soul-guided car!
"Senior, are there any hotels still open in Heaven Dou City?" Shen Yichen changed the subject and asked Tianlong Douluo.
"The inn is probably full. But don't worry, I have a courtyard in Heaven Dou City, enough for us to stay!"
Both Dragon City and Heaven Dou City belong to the Heavenly Soul Empire. Even before the Heavenly Douluo broke through, he was still a Soul Douluo- level expert. One or two properties in the capital city were nothing to him.
"Okay, let's go rest first then~"
Once he arrived in Heaven Dou City, he didn't need to seek out his teacher. His teacher would naturally find him!
--
The night was dark and the wind was strong.
Clear Sky Sect, Niu Tian Tai Tan (Da Ming Er Ming) received a secret mission from the Sea God.
Infiltrate Shrek City and kill Huo Yuhao's mother, Huo Yun'er!
"Big brother, Tang San, he..."
"Shut up!" Da Ming raised his hand and slapped Er Ming on the head. "Whatever the orders are from above, we'll do them!"
"But, to kill an ordinary person and ask both of us to go together, isn't that giving her too much credit?!"
"Think about the Body Sect Master!" Da Ming warned Er Ming with a serious expression.
Er Ming stammered, unable to speak.
"So, when do we make our move?"
"I heard the competition officially starts tomorrow. We'll make our move tomorrow night. If we succeed, we'll flee immediately!"
"Understood, understood." Er Ming waved his hand, thinking that he could also visit Xiao Qi while he was there.
--
The moon sets and the sun rises; the night passes in the blink of an eye.
After nuzzling against Sister Lexuan, who radiated warmth, Shen Yichen obediently got up and washed up.
After getting ready, the group prepared to head to the Soul Fighting Arena to watch the match.
The Soul Master Tournament truly lives up to its reputation as a grand event held every five years. When we entered the city yesterday, it was already evening, and only a small part of the prosperity of the capital city was revealed.
Now that it's daylight, the sight of the huge crowds is truly an eye-opener.
On the street, there were many stalls selling all kinds of souvenirs and trinkets. The 400,000-year-old Ice Empress perfectly blended into the 'children's' camp, running around with the Auspicious Beast Nan Qiuqiu, buying any interesting trinkets he saw.
"This first day's competition is an elimination tournament. For ordinary high-level Soul Master Academies, it's a must-do to advance. For prestigious schools like Shrek Academy, it's also a great opportunity to showcase their talents. Therefore, the entertainment value of today's matches is absolutely guaranteed."
Nan Shuishui serves as the tour guide for the 'tour group'.
As Nan Shuishui explained, Yu Luoen would occasionally add a sentence or two, which even Zhang Lexuan found fascinating.
Although she had participated in the Soul Master Tournament, the perspective of a contestant is completely different from that of an audience member. Changing the perspective makes the whole world seem different...
Upon arriving at the Soul Fighting Arena, numerous armored soldiers were maintaining order.
Even the naive white fluffy creature, who had never seen the world before, began to peek around curiously. Just like when they attended a concert in their previous life, after passing through a check similar to a ticket inspection, the group entered the viewing platform.
While Heavenly Dragon Sect may not be considered top-tier, it certainly holds a place. Although its spectator area isn't at the very front, it's still an excellent vantage point.
After finding a seat, a quick glance reveals the preparation areas for players from various teams.
"Look, our Shrek team is over there!" Zhang Lexuan pointed to a very conspicuous spot and said to Shen Yichen.
"Shrek Academy's title defense is not a problem. The only question is whether Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy can retain second place."
The place was packed with people, bustling and lively.
The enthusiastic atmosphere almost awakened Shen Yichen's inner desire to perform a Show Off in Front of Others, but thinking about how he Du Busi yet, his burning passion was doused with cold water. He became obedient...