"...That's enough small talk. I doubt any of you want to hear it anyway, so—"
"Set off!"
Zhou Qing gave the spot back to the Nuoding Academy Dean and let him make the announcement.
Naturally, the Battle Tournament would not be held within the academy, but in the central square of Nuoding City.
Because of the Nuoding Team's fame, the square had now been transformed into an open-air stadium—the exterior design had naturally been provided by Zhou Qing. In ordinary times, it served as a place for the city's residents to stroll after meals, or as a venue for Soul Masters to settle conflicts and spar.
"Teacher Mo, why not turn this place into a Soul Fighting Arena?" one student asked in confusion.
"A Soul Fighting Arena? There are quite a few Soul Masters around Nuoding City, but most of them aren't particularly strong. There wouldn't be much of a market for one."
Mo Hen answered, "Besides, according to the Red Assembly's philosophy, for Soul Masters to vent their power through battle is a waste of their lives.
"If every Soul Master could make use of the innate talents and advantages of their martial souls, rather than blindly pursuing combat power, breakthroughs in their cultivation would come more easily.
"At the same time, the world would become a better place.
"But unfortunately, the continent is not peaceful. Under the push of these undercurrents, Soul Masters have been guided toward a more warlike path."
Bu Yi was also present and added, "Teacher Mo is right.
"In truth, when the previous Nuoding Team competed, it was to investigate the continent's overall social environment and the advancement channels within the Soul Master World. This time—
"Will be the second investigation as well!
"After all, the Continental Elite Tournament is a means by which