The Soul Master Competition Begins

The Soul Master Competition Begins

The day the Soul Master Competition officially began was fast approaching.

During this time, Long Chen's Soul Power had increased by another level. He was now Level Fifty-Six.

The other members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team had also grown stronger. Their current strengths were as follows:

Captain: Yu Tianheng, Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Level Forty-Three Assault System Battle Soul Ancestor, Soul Rings: Two Yellow Two Purple.

Vice-Captain: Dugu Yan, Martial Soul: Jade Phosphor Snake, Level Forty-Seven Control System Battle Soul Ancestor, Soul Rings: Two Yellow Two Purple.

Team Member: Shi Mo, Martial Soul: Black Tortoise, Level Forty-One Defense System Battle Soul Ancestor, Soul Rings: Two Yellow Two Purple.

Team Member: Yu Feng, Martial Soul: Wind Chime Bird, Level Thirty-Nine Agile Attack System Battle Soul Elder, Soul Rings: Two Yellow One Purple.

Team Member: Osler, Martial Soul: Ghost Leopard, Level Thirty-Eight Agile Attack System Battle Soul Elder, Soul Rings: Two Yellow One Purple.

Team Member: Ye Lingling, Martial Soul: Sacred Hearts Begonia, Level Fifty-Two Support System Battle Soul King, Soul Rings: Two Yellow Two Purple One Black.

Substitute: Shi Mo, Martial Soul: Black Tortoise, Level Thirty-Nine Defense System Battle Soul Elder, Soul Rings: Two Yellow One Purple.

Long Chen, Level Fifty-Six, Soul Rings: Two Yellow One Purple Two Black.

The Team Leader Teacher was Liu Zhicheng, and the Special Advisor was Dugu Bo.

Two days before the Soul Master Competition officially opened, the three committee members of Heaven Dou Royal Academy summoned the team's teachers and members to the Meeting Hall.

Chief Committee Member Meng Shenji's wise eyes swept across everyone present. His voice was steady and full of strength.

"Everyone, the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition is about to begin. It's time to show off your strength and talent.

"This year, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team has an unprecedentedly powerful lineup, both in terms of Soul Power and the unique qualities of your Martial Souls. You're stronger than any team we've had before.

"Every one of you is the pride of the academy and the hope of this continent's future.

"I believe you'll represent the academy and achieve unprecedented results in the Soul Master Competition, bringing honor to us all."

As Captain of the team, Yu Tianheng said:

"Please rest assured, committee members. We'll give it everything we've got."

The three committee members nodded in satisfaction.

Bai Baoshan said:

"Remember, the arena is a battlefield. What matters isn't just strength, but also teamwork and an indomitable spirit. Every one of you must reach your full potential and fight with all you have—for the honor of Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and for your own dreams!"

Zhilin continued:

"Children, whatever the outcome, you're already the brightest stars in our hearts. Stay calm during the competition and trust one another. You'll be unstoppable. Remember, victory doesn't belong to any one person. It belongs to the entire team, to Heaven Dou Royal Academy, and to everyone who supports you."

The three committee members' words stirred everyone's fighting spirit.

Their gazes grew more resolute, filled with a stronger desire for victory.

Teacher Liu Zhicheng stepped forward.

"You've all heard what the committee members said. This is our opportunity, and our challenge. As your Team Leader Teacher, I'll stand beside you and fight to the very end. Let's join hands and show everyone what we're capable of, in the name of Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

Liu Zhicheng's gaze swept over the group, lingering a little longer on Long Chen.

When he'd first met Long Chen ten years ago, Liu Zhicheng had sensed that there was something extraordinary about him.

Now, Long Chen had become the youngest Battle Soul King on the Douluo Continent.

Sixteen years old, Level Fifty-Six.

At Long Chen's current rate of growth, he was bound to become the youngest Battle Soul Emperor in recorded history on the Douluo Continent. His prospects were limitless.

After the meeting ended, the three committee members asked Long Chen and Ye Lingling to stay.

Meng Shenji smiled and said:

"Lingling, how are your parents?"

"Thank you for asking, teacher. They're doing well."

"Good. That's good."

As he spoke, Meng Shenji turned to Zhilin and Bai Baoshan beside him, gesturing with his hand.

"When Ye Tianming first brought this little girl here, she was only this tall. Before we knew it, these two children had grown up so much."

"That's right. It's been five years since Xiao Chen joined our academy."

The three old men gazed kindly at Long Chen and Ye Lingling, reminiscing about the past with a heartfelt sigh.

Long Chen and Ye Lingling exchanged a smile, recalling their first day at the academy.

Ten years had passed just like that.

"Xiao Chen, Lingling, we knew from early on that you both had bright futures ahead of you, but we never imagined you'd become Battle Soul Kings at just sixteen. Xiao Chen, in particular, reached that milestone before he was even sixteen. We don't know how you managed it, but that's not what matters. What matters is that you did it—and that you're about to represent Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the competition. You're destined to become the academy's pride."

After hearing Meng Shenji's words, Long Chen replied humbly:

"The Royal Academy has the strongest teachers and cultivation resources in the empire. We wouldn't have achieved what we have today without the academy's support. Please rest assured, committee members. We'll do everything in our power to win the highest honor for the academy—and perhaps even the championship."

At the mention of the championship, the three committee members exchanged smiles.

"Xiao Chen, I'm glad you have such determination, but don't put too much pressure on yourself. If the Imperial Fighting Team can achieve a better result than the Star Luo Royal Academy Team in this competition, we'll already be perfectly satisfied."

The three committee members knew very well that the Spirit Hall Academy Team was far stronger than any other team competing this year.

They didn't dare hope that the Imperial Fighting Team could defeat such a powerful opponent. They only hoped it would beat the Star Luo Royal Academy Team if the two teams met.

It wasn't just a matter of the academy's honor; it was also a contest between the young Soul Masters of the Two Great Empires.

"Please rest assured, committee members. If we meet the Star Luo Royal Academy Team, we'll definitely defeat them."

"Good. I believe in you."

Then Long Chen and Ye Lingling left the meeting room under the three committee members' expectant gazes.

Watching them disappear into the distance, Meng Shenji sighed.

"These two children have incredibly bright futures. Perhaps they really can work a miracle in this Soul Master Competition."

"Yes. Anything is possible."

The capital of the Heaven Dou Empire, Heaven Dou City.

At last, the day the Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition officially began had arrived.

As the host city for the Heaven Dou Division, Heaven Dou City would hold a grand opening ceremony.

As one of the three Seed Teams that had qualified for the Finals in advance, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team didn't need to compete in the Heaven Dou Division's Preliminary Match or Advancement Match.

But it was still a team from the empire, and it represented the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, so it had to attend the opening ceremony.