Support-Type Soul Master?

Zhao Wuji was stunned. He then recalled that when he was thrown away, there was no sign of Cai Wenji's Soul Ring lighting up.

"How is this possible..." Zhao Wuji muttered to himself, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

Flender sighed, "It seems we let go not only an excellent support-type Soul Master, but also a hidden master."

Without even releasing her Soul Ring, Cai Wenji defeated Zhao Wuji with pure physical strength, proving that her Martial Soul is definitely not simple.

If only I had known...

Alas! No amount of regret will change anything.

Thinking of this, Flender glanced back at Ma Hongjun, who had been silently hiding behind since Cai Wenji threw Zhao Wuji out.

His obese body and lewd eyes showed that he had been indulging in meat since childhood and had become quite weak at a young age.

If the problem of the Evil Fire cannot be solved, my disciple will be crippled sooner or later, and may not even be able to save his life. This was also the plan when I arranged for him to be with Cai Wenji. With a genius healing Soul Master as a companion, Hongjun could live longer.

I never imagined that today would turn into such a disastrous relationship!

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After they separated, Yao looked at Cai Wenji with a puzzled expression and asked, "Sister Ji, why didn't you take the opportunity to finish off Zhao Wuji just now? Even if you were caught by the city guards, it would have been better!"

Cai Wenji lowered her head speechlessly, "They are city guards, not the Spirit Hall's hunting team. Not to mention that it would be difficult for them to capture Zhao Wuji, even if they did, they would only recruit a Soul Saint- level expert like him and bribe him with money and titles."

Seeing Yao with her head down, Cai Wenji changed the subject again, "However, I have already written a letter of complaint to the Spirit Hall."

I learned this from the crazy Summoner.

It's reasonable and easy to use, but it's somewhat discreditable.

"The Spirit Hall people are probably on their way."

"Ah!?" Yao suddenly looked up.

It's as if they're asking, "Sister Ji, when did you become the kind of person who writes reports and whistleblower letters?"

Cai Wenji returned the gaze confidently, without the slightest hint of guilt.

Compared to Zhao Wuji, who, as a wanted criminal, brazenly came to the capital Heaven Dou City, entered the venue of the Advanced Soul Master Tournament, and swaggered in front of Xue Ye of Heaven Dou Emperor and the Platinum Bishop Salas of the Spirit Hall.

What does she have to be ashamed of?

In the words of Summoner Qian Xunji, if you dare to do it, don't be afraid of what people say.

One should be upright and honest in life.

Ahem, it's okay to sneak around a little bit occasionally.

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Not long after.

The downstairs lobby, which had been quiet for only a short while, was filled with noise and sounds of fighting.

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The hotel lobby at this moment.

Zhao Wuji was really unlucky. He had just suffered a setback at Cai Wenji's hands and was feeling unwell all over. He wanted to find someone to take a look at him when he unfortunately ran into Bishop Salas, who happened to be coming into the hotel to arrest people.

Salas was overjoyed to see his target come to him and immediately made his move to capture him.

Over the years, Salas has actually become Titled Douluo by taking the Martial Soul Breakthrough Pill and Martial Soul Awakening Pill from the Alchemy Hall, but he has always been reluctant to leave Heaven Dou City, which is why he has not been promoted to Elder of the Spirit Hall.

As soon as the two clashed, Zhao Wuji, a Soul Saint, was quickly subdued.

However, the commotion he made also attracted Flender.

Seeing Zhao Wuji bound by the Spirit Hall and about to be taken away, Flender stepped forward to block him and asked, "Bishop Salas, what brings you here so late? What has my vice- Dean done? Let's talk this out..."

"Zhao Wuji a Class A wanted criminal by the Spirit Hall. Since he is the vice Dean of your academy, can I assume that your academy has accomplices who are protecting this wanted criminal?"

Salas's icy gaze was fixed on Flender like a hawk's, and his chilling question made the air in the hotel corridor almost freeze.

"An accomplice you're protecting? Bishop Salas, that's a rather strong statement." Flender's heart tightened, but he forced a smooth, worldly smile and took a small step forward.

"Although our academy is small and insignificant, it is a legitimate Soul Master Academy registered in the Heaven Dou Empire and has always abided by the law. Teacher Zhao Wuji is a teacher at our academy, and as the Dean, I am quite familiar with his character. There must be some misunderstanding here."

"Misunderstanding?" Salas sneered, his voice sharp and oppressive. "Dean Flender, are you questioning the judgment of our Spirit Hall? Zhao Wuji has seriously injured several of our Spirit Hall's deacons; he is a wanted criminal personally issued by the Pope Palace. The evidence is conclusive! What is your obstruction now if not protection?"

The Spirit Hall knights behind him stepped forward in unison as he spoke, their Soul Power fluctuations subtly merging into one, creating an immense pressure. Led by the Platinum Bishop himself, these knights were clearly elite among Soul Master.

Flender felt a chill run down his spine. He knew Salas was determined to take him, and words alone wouldn't be enough to stop him. His mind raced, considering a strategy: should he fight back or...?

Just as Flender's forehead was beaded with sweat and he was preparing to try to maneuver again, a steady voice sounded from behind him.

"Bishop Salas, it's an honor to meet you."

Everyone looked over and saw that Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang had walked out at some point. He walked calmly and steadily to Flender's side, gave him a wink, and then gave Salas a simple Soul Master salute with neither arrogance nor servility.

"..."

Salas frowned slightly, thought for a long time, and then remembered who this person was. "Who do we have here? It's Yu Xiaogang Yu Xiaogang, the 'invincible' in theory."

His tone carried a subtle hint of sarcasm, clearly indicating he knew the Yu Xiaogang's background and the matter of his "Luo Sanpao" Martial Soul. "What, are you going to stand up for this wanted criminal too?"

"It's not about taking the lead, but rather requesting Bishop Salas to act in accordance with the Spirit Hall's regulations." The Yu Xiaogang's tone remained calm, as if he hadn't noticed the sarcasm. "Zhao Wuji is indeed a teacher at the Shrek Academy. Even if he is truly guilty, shouldn't the Heaven Dou Empire handle the case first? The Spirit Hall's direct transgression to arrest him seems unreasonable. Your Excellency's mobilization of such a large force, if not handled properly, could damage the harmony between the Spirit Hall and the Empire."

The Yu Xiaogang's words highlighted the key issue—jurisdiction. The Spirit Hall wields immense power, but directly arresting people within the Heaven Dou City of the Heaven Dou Empire, especially the vice- Dean of a high-level Soul Master Academy, could easily provoke diplomatic friction.

Salas narrowed his eyes, surprised by the unexpected counterattack. He sneered, "Yu Xiaogang, don't try to intimidate me with the Empire! Zhao Wuji is a high-ranking criminal of the Spirit Hall. The Pope's warrant is here. Let alone a mere academy teacher from the Heaven Dou Empire, even a nobleman, I will arrest him without hesitation! Anyone who dares to obstruct me today will be making an enemy of the Spirit Hall!"

His Holiness the Pope declared that he can act arrogantly in Heaven Dou City, and if anything happens, His Holiness the Pope will avenge him.

Salas had clearly lost patience. His Soul Power surged, and his nine Soul Ring flickered in and out of existence. He unleashed the powerful aura of Titled Douluo, intending to crush all obstacles with absolute strength.

Flender and Yu Xiaogang's expressions changed simultaneously, especially Yu Xiaogang, who was Soul Grandmaster, who felt it was difficult to breathe; the difference in strength was too great!

Immediately, Yu Xiaogang stopped trying to impress the other party and instead revealed his trump card—a golden token.

"Bishop Salas, please look at this."

The token was neither gold nor iron; it was engraved with six powerful Martial Soul patterns, and in the center was a sharp sword piercing straight down!

It is Pope's Decree!

Salas's expression grew even colder as he looked at the token.

His Holiness the Pope was indeed prescient. The Pope's Decree His Holiness the Pope held immense power; to see it was to see the Pope himself. When it was first distributed, only the Pope of the Spirit Hall, the Holy Maiden of the Spirit Hall, some Spirit Hall elders and elders who had made significant contributions, and the leaders of the Upper Three Sects who were in a "honeymoon period" with the Spirit Hall at the time possessed it. However, later, the relationship between the Upper Three Sects and the Spirit Hall deteriorated, and the tokens were not retrieved. His Holiness the Pope simply used the excuse that the tokens were lost to invalidate them.

"Because a token was lost within the Spirit Hall, the Pope's Decree has been temporarily invalidated for safety reasons. I would like to ask, where did you get your Pope's Decree?" Salas countered.

"As far as I know, Yu Xiaogang's name is not on the list of recipients of the Pope's Decree."

Yu Xiaogang's face turned deathly pale.

The origin of his token is anything but legitimate.

"Seize this thief who dared to steal the Pope's Decree!"

Buy one get one free! Yu Xiaogang and Zhao Wuji were both taken away by Salas.

Only after everyone had gone far away did Shi Nian dare to cautiously emerge from the corner.

The people from the Shrek Academy are incredibly audacious!

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The two were arrested, but the competition continued.

The interval between the preliminary rounds and the qualifying rounds is nearly a month, which allows some academies to train intensively or acquire Soul Ring in time to fully participate in the competition.

Moreover, unlike the qualifiers where multiple arenas are held simultaneously, the qualifying rounds only have one venue: the Royal Knights' Grand Training Ground.

The training ground has been renovated, with a 100-meter-diameter area designated as the competition arena in the center. Compared to the preliminary rounds, this space is much larger, making it easier to showcase one's abilities.

On the north side of the training ground, a temporary VIP seating area, which also served as the referee's seat, was set up facing south. This time, there weren't as many VIPs as last time.

Ordinary Soul Master and commoners have been basically eliminated; those who can watch the competition are all high-ranking nobles or leaders of powerful forces.

Among them are not only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Spirit Hall, but also the generals of the Heaven Dou Empire Army.

Their purpose in attending the qualifying rounds was simple and clear: to recruit fresh blood for their families and factions.

The draw was completed the night before the competition, and Canghui Academy was very unlucky.

Their opponents are a high-level Soul Master Academy from the Balak Kingdom. They will be playing in the second of today's seven matches.

It's the Exotic Beast Academy!

Chapter 216 Support-type Soul Master?

In this type of singles competition, the Seven-in-One Fusion Skill cannot be used.

All the teams that made it to the qualifying rounds were strong, and Shi Nian was mentally prepared to lose.

However, upon seeing that their opponent was the Exotic Beast Academy, Shi Nian couldn't help but feel a glimmer of hope—what if they won?

If it were a renowned academy like Blazing Fire Academy or Thunder Academy, he wouldn't have given it much thought. However, as a high-level Soul Master Academy in the same Balak Kingdom, Shi Nian had some understanding of the Exotic Beast Academy. It was on the same level as his own Canghui Academy, so he might be able to win.

Meanwhile, Zhao Wuji and Yu Xiaogang had disappeared from Shi Nian's side, leaving only an absent-minded Flender lost in thought.

The match proceeded quickly. Between Soul Master, once a difference in strength emerged, victory or defeat often hinged on a single moment. Whoever possessed stronger Soul Skill and a higher Soul Power Level could easily defeat their opponent.

Even if the strength is evenly matched, it is difficult to fight a protracted battle because the Soul Power is insufficient.

The first match was between the Blazing Fire Academy and an academy called Fabia. Blazing Fire Academy only sent out Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, yet they defeated the seven opponents.

Huo Wushuang was not seriously injured; it was only because he lacked sufficient Soul Power that Huo Wu was sent out to fight.

Next up is the battle between the Canghui Academy and the Exotic Beast Academy.

The teams that Shi Nian participate had been arranged well in advance.

He arranged for Zhang Jingyang, whom he valued most and who was also the only Soul Ancestor in the entire team, to make his final appearance. The weakest team members were placed at the front to wear down the enemy as much as possible.

Oscar was still unable to play in this competition. However, Ma Hongjun was chosen by Shi Nian as the fourth player to play because of the powerful fire-type Soul Skill of the Evil Fire Phoenix Martial Soul, as well as its flight ability.

Shi Nian actually disliked the Shrek students brought by Flender, especially Ma Hongjun, who had harassed many female students at the Canghui Academy over the years.

However, in this Advanced Soul Master Tournament, for the sake of the academy's future and reputation, he was able to restrain himself and seriously consider the order of his appearance.

Ma Hongjun's legs went weak when he saw the petite blonde girl opposite him.