Doubt and Jealousy / Asura Illusion
Zhang Jingyang planned to mention his Shi Nian's name when using the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill this time. Firstly, it might be helpful to his teacher, and secondly, it was to prevent anyone from taking credit for their teacher's name.
The most outrageous thing was that Soul Grandmaster named Yu Xiaogang. It was one thing for him to teach these Soul Ancestor Soul Elder, but his previous words implied that he intended to attribute their learning of the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill to his teaching and training.
Zhang Jingyang was speechless. They had been practicing the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill for a long time. Before Shrek Academy came, they had already grasped the basics under the guidance and spiritual assistance of Teacher Shi Nian.
This Yu Xiaogang taught them for a few days and now claims he taught them; he's truly shameless.
They weren't going to let Yu Xiaogang succeed, and planned to announce who their teacher was during the first Seven-in-One Fusion Skill.
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On the other side, in the Balak Kingdom.
After the former Canghui Academy, now Shrek Academy, withdrew from the competition and bravely ventured into the Heaven Dou Division, the remaining three academies quickly decided who would qualify.
The Exotic Beast Academy ended the battle with remarkable speed.
With a jade pendant hanging from her head, Cai Wenji knocked all her opponents off the stage with a single punch, leading her teammates to advance.
Although her opponents were deeply suspicious of her identity as a healing-type support Soul Master.
Chapter 208 Wavering and Jealousy
The battle between the former Canghui Academy (now Shrek Academy) and Blue Tyrant Academy ended quickly.
The combined effect of the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill is enough to instantly kill the Blue Tyrant Academy, which doesn't even have a single Soul Ancestor.
However, what displeased Flender, Yu Xiaogang, and others was that after winning the match, Zhang Jingyang did not immediately leave the field. Instead, he loudly proclaimed that it was their teacher, Shi Nian, who had taught them this skill.
Off the field, Flender and others turned green with shock, a stark contrast to Shi Nian's beaming smiles and pride.
It was no secret that Canghui Academy had been taken over by others. However, Canghui Academy was just a third-rate academy with no Shi Nian backers and its strength was only at the Soul Saint level. No one would offend three Soul Saint for its sake.
Now that the academy has become famous, various important figures have begun to investigate the origins of the Shrek Academy, and some things can no longer be kept secret.
After the investigation, the gazes that fell on Flender and the others from the Shrek Academy were a mixture of disdain and calculation.
Only when facing extremely weak opponents would Zhang Jingyang, at Flender's strong insistence, bring Oscar and Ma Hongjun into the game to give them practice and experience.
The first day of the competition has ended.
Flender seized the opportunity and pulled Yu Xiaogang to stand in front of Liu Erlong.
Flender, being rather thick-skinned, rubbed his hands together and, seeing that Liu Erlong's expression had turned cold since they arrived, didn't give up. "Our so-called Golden Iron Triangle has finally met again today. Erlong, it's been so many years, how have you been?"
Liu Erlong still felt some sibling affection for Flender, and replied with a slightly complicated expression, "Boss Fu, it's been so many years, you're still the same."
"But I have something to do, let's talk next time." After saying that, Liu Erlong led his students past the two of them. From beginning to end, Liu Erlong did not say a word to Yu Xiaogang.
The students behind Liu Erlong curiously turned around to look at the Shrek Academy teachers and Dean.
They were unaware of the teacher's past, and this was the first time they had met one of the teacher's acquaintances outside the college, so their curiosity was understandable.
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Sea God Island
Since Bo Saixi had already promised Qian Xunji that she would participate in the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, she naturally wouldn't break her promise.
Sea God Island Sea God Island is isolated overseas, and its inhabitants cannot easily leave.
Bo Saixi and the Seven Sacred Pillars are also responsible for protecting Sea God Island and for their respective assessments.
After negotiation, it was finally decided that the Sea Spear Douluo, whose Martial Soul was the weapon Martial Soul Nanook Spear, would be able to escort the team without being greatly affected on land.
Apart from Doria, the rest of the team consists of Sea God Island's next-generation geniuses who are over eighteen years old and have passed the assessment to receive rewards.
The age and cultivation level of their Soul Ring have all been improved (except for Doria), with the lowest being Thousand-Year Soul Ring.
One of them even received a divinely bestowed Soul Ring, though it was only for ten thousand years, it was still something to be proud of, and he was groomed by Sea Spear Douluo as his successor.
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The sunset over Sea God Island was bathed in a golden-red glow, and the waves crashed against the rocks beneath the altar, creating tiny, silvery sprays. Bo Saixi, clad in a bright red robe, stood on the high platform, her beauty exquisite yet dignified.
"Today, you will represent Sea God Island and set foot on land." Bo Saixi's voice, carried by the sea breeze, weighed heavily on the hearts of the seven young Soul Master.
The young man at the head of the group had pale gold patterns Entanglement his neck. He was Luochuan, a genius Soul Master from Sea God Island who had passed the Black Level Six Trials. At this moment, he gripped the long whip at his waist, which was inlaid with the bones of Sea Soul Beast, and listened attentively to the high priest's words.
A tall girl in a long blue dress suddenly stepped forward, her eyes filled with curiosity, and asked, "High Priest, are land-based Soul Master really as legendary as they're said...?"
Before she could finish speaking, Bo Saixi raised her hand to interrupt, her coral-red fingernails slicing through the air, leaving a trail of pale blue water. "The land has its rules, but the majesty of the Sea God is beyond question. Remember, every wound on your bodies should come from defending honor, not from cowardly retreat."
Luochuan knelt on one knee on the cold, sea-patterned floor tiles. "We swear in the name of the Sea God —if we tarnish the Sea God's reputation in the competition, we are willing to destroy our Martial Soul and sink to the bottom of the sea forever!"
He had already learned the reason for this competition from his master Sea Spear Douluo, and was extremely disgusted with the Spirit Hall and Qian Xunji for provoking the Sea God's majesty.
The other Soul Master followed suit with a roar, the sound of metal clashing mingling with the roar of the waves.
"You have grown up on Sea God Island since childhood, under the protection of the Sea God, and have even received tests and rewards bestowed by the Sea God."
Bo Saixi's gaze swept over the miniature trident badges uniformly worn by everyone at their waists—the unique emblem of the Sea God Island teams. "Three days from now, the competition in Spirit City will witness your brilliance. If you cannot bring home the championship, do not set foot in these waters again."
As night deepened and the sails of the participating teams became black dots on the horizon, Bo Saixi remained standing in place.
"Spirit Hall, Qian Xunji..."
Bo Saixi muttered the name, his eyes filled with dread and hatred.
She didn't think the Sea God Island team would lose.
It's important to understand that while both the Spirit Hall and Sea God Island are forces with divine lineages, the special feature of the Martial Soul is that the Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul possesses Innate Level 20 Soul Power and the Angel God Trial, while Sea God Island provides different levels of assessments and rewards to different geniuses. One benefits only the Qian Clan, while the other benefits the entire island. Furthermore, the Qian Clan's pure Six-Winged Angel Martial Soul can be said to be passed down through generations of single-sex inheritance.
At that age, the little girl from the Qian Clan probably hasn't even officially started the Divine Examination yet; she's just a genius whose Soul Power Level is slightly higher than her peers.
In team competitions, how could they possibly be a match for the Sea God Island Team, who received the Sea God's reward?
Bo Saixi thought confidently.
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Star Luo Empire
Star Luo City
In the First Prince's residence, Dai Weisi looked at the latest intelligence about Dai Mubai in his hand, his eyes cold.
His good younger brother has given up on giving up for so many years, why is he still making a last-ditch effort now?
Zhu Zhuyun, however, didn't care. With five Soul King in their team, how could they possibly lose?
Dai Mubai was chosen from the beginning to serve as a whetstone for Dai Weisi.
However, because of his high talent, he gave Dai Weisi a slight sense of crisis. But he was quickly suppressed by Dai Weisi and fled Star Luo City like a stray dog. He didn't even dare to stay in the Star Luo Empire and ran to the neighboring Heaven Dou Empire.
However, Dai Weisi did not think so. He was very wary of his younger brother, who was more talented than him. If it weren't for his age advantage and the advance support from various forces, Dai Weisi would have been in a complicated situation where any move he made would have far-reaching consequences. His father, the emperor of the Star Luo Empire, would probably prefer Dai Mubai to ascend the throne.
When Dai Mubai's Innate Soul Power was measured, Dai Weisi saw a hint of surprise and... in his usually cold and ruthless father's eyes.
Shake!
Chapter 209 Asura Illusion
Although this wavering quickly disappeared, Dai Weisi kept it in mind.
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The qualifiers proceeded quickly.
In Star Luo City, the Spirit Hall Third Team had never lost a match. However, to Tian Yue's disappointment, she was unable to fight the guy who had stolen her Soul Beast in the Star Dou Great Forest.
Because Baili Shouyue is in Star Luo First Team, he was directly promoted to the finals and did not need to participate in the preliminary rounds and qualifying rounds.
Moreover, unlike the chaotic politics of the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire has a strong ruling power, and outstanding geniuses from all the major advanced Soul Master Academy within the empire are given priority to be sent to the Star Luo Royal Academy.
In other words, the Star Luo Royal Academy Team is the strongest team in the Star Luo Empire, with all the geniuses concentrated in one team, something the Heaven Dou Empire cannot do.
With Star Luo First Team not participating, the battle against Spirit Hall Third Team was a one-sided affair.
However, Star Luo Emperor was not angry and sent Star Luo First Team to participate in the competition.
"The more matches they participate in, the more information they will expose. Let them be happy for a while. The real battlefield for the Star Luo Team is the finals in Spirit City." In the magnificent and majestic gilded hall, Dai Yutian indifferently issued the order.
"Let the academies that are about to face the Martial Soul Hall Team go all out and probe their Soul Skill and trump cards."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" The Dean the Star Luo Royal Academy below immediately bowed in response to Dai Yutian's words.
For the Advanced Soul Master Tournament registration, you only need to fill in your name, Martial Soul, and Soul Power Level. Other information such as Soul Ring, Soul Skill, Soul Bone Skill, Self-Created Soul Skill, and Martial Soul Fusion Skill do not need to be reported.
This is also the purpose of the guaranteed admission quota.
By sending the team directly to the Spirit Hall for the finals in peak condition, the opponents will not know the team's specific information. On the contrary, the team that is given an advantage can learn about the opponent's strength, fighting style, and Soul Skill through the previous matches.
The Dean the Star Luo Royal Academy bowed and withdrew, and Dai Yutian finally revealed a trace of his true emotions: his fear and incomprehension of the Spirit Hall.
Qian Xunji's actions over the years had already made Dai Yutian feel threatened.
Can this behemoth, which has been maintaining peace on the mainland, continue to do so?
Dai Yutian was unsure, but he could only do his best to be vigilant and guard against the Spirit Hall.
He was vaguely aware of the Empress's secret contact with the Spirit Hall, but since the Empress's breakthrough to Titled Douluo was beneficial to their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, Dai Yutian decided to turn a blind eye for the time being.
He then thought of his third son, who was exceptionally talented but had been suppressed and forced to leave Star Luo Empire.
"I wish I were a few years older."
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Heaven Dou City, Soul Fighting Arena
The Shrek Team has been winning smoothly all the way. With their Seven-in-One Fusion Skill and a Soul Ancestor, ordinary teams are no match for them. Shrek Academy has already won five consecutive games.
Until today, they have encountered their first formidable rival, the Blazing Fire Academy, one of the Four Element Academies.
The captain and vice-captain of the Blazing Fire Academy are both Soul Ancestor, and most of the other members are around level 38 or 39. It is very likely that they will break through to Soul Ancestor before reaching the finals in Spirit City.
Although it cannot compare to the Star Luo Empire Star Luo Royal Academy Team Empire, nor to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family Team One or the Martial Soul Hall Team, it is still a top-tier elite team in the Heaven Dou Empire.
In previous years, they were almost guaranteed to qualify for the next round.
"How come we've run into the Blazing Fire Academy so soon?" Shi Nian sighed. He was truly distressed; his students had just begun to make a name for themselves, and now they were facing a formidable opponent.