Ning Fengzhi, You Will Be Disappointed

A rest area had been specially provided inside the main arena for the participating academies.

Each academy waited in its own designated area for the opening ceremony.

The Five Great Elemental Academies were situated close together.

Blazing Fire Academy was to Godwind Academy's left, while Skywater Academy was to its right.

As team captains, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, Huo Wu, Shui Bing'er, and Xue Wu all stood at the front of their respective teams.

Shrek Academy's uniforms were far too ugly, so they found a remote, tucked-away corner and tried to stay away from the crowds.

Using his Purple Demon Eye, Tang San spotted Feng Xiaotian and the others from afar.

When he had exchanged a glance with Feng Xiaotian earlier, he had felt that Feng Xiaotian was no simple opponent.

Dai Mubai suddenly asked,

"Xiao San, what are you thinking about?"

"Boss, it seems I guessed right. Those people really aren't simple. They look like the main and deputy captains of their respective academies."

Dai Mubai nodded.

"I noticed them earlier too. There's a special kind of resonance between strong people. I don't know which academy that person with blue-silver hair hanging to his shoulders belongs to, but he's definitely no simple opponent."

"Mm. He might be one of the formidable opponents we encounter in the Preliminary Round."

"It might not be limited to the Preliminary Round. We could run into him in the Promotion Tournament, or even the Grand Finals."

Tang San and Dai Mubai's conversation drew the attention of the others.

Ning Rongrong asked,

"Dai Laoda, Third Brother, is that person really that strong?"

Tang San nodded.

"Based on my instincts, his strength is definitely no less than mine or Dai Laoda's."

The others were all somewhat surprised to hear that.

Xiao Wu suddenly said,

"What's the use of him being strong alone? In the end, victory still depends on the strength of the team. The Shrek Seven Devils have been through so much together. Our coordination is something no one else can compare to. I believe Shrek Academy will definitely make it to the end."

"That's right! Shrek will win!"

"Shrek will win!"

Ma Hongjun and Oscar echoed her like they had been injected with chicken blood.

"You're right. The final championship will definitely belong to Shrek!"

As Tang San spoke, he exchanged a smile with Dai Mubai. Both of them were full of confidence.

Before long, the academies began entering the arena.

The competition grounds were enormous, with a diameter exceeding one hundred and fifty meters.

There were countless spectators, cheering and shouting enthusiastically.

Directly in front of the central grounds stood a podium, with the VIP seating area behind it.

The Five Great Elemental Academies entered relatively early.

Shrek Academy was the last to enter. Their bizarre uniforms made the audience burst into laughter, and even they themselves felt deeply embarrassed.

All the participating academies had entered.

Feng Xiaotian carefully observed the surrounding situation.

Three people sat in the first row of the VIP seats.

Judging by their attire, Feng Xiaotian easily recognized them as Xue Ye, emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire; Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; and Salas, Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall.

Prince Xue Xing and several teachers from Heaven Dou Royal Academy sat in the second row.

What followed was the dull and tedious opening ceremony.

First, Xue Ye announced the official start of this Soul Master Tournament. Then Ning Fengzhi delivered a speech for the tournament.

As the number one Support Soul Master in the Soul Master world, Ning Fengzhi was qualified to speak at the opening ceremony.

He went through the usual formalities and said a few courteous words.

After Ning Fengzhi finished his speech, the host asked,

"Sect Master Ning, aside from the seeded first team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, which team advancing from this Preliminary Round do you favor the most?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled.

"Other than the seeded first team of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, there is another team I favor. However, it would not be convenient to reveal it at this time."

The audience erupted into an uproar, and everyone began guessing.

Feng Xiaotian knew Ning Fengzhi was referring to Shrek Academy, because his daughter Ning Rongrong was among them.

"Ning Fengzhi, you'll be disappointed. There can only be one championship team, and it won't be Shrek Academy."