Blazing Fire's Seven-Person Team, Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang

The Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena.

A gilded dome spans a hundred meters of airspace, and the Obsidian railings surrounding the Spirit Fighting Arena gleam with a cold, hard luster.

The deafening shouts crashed against the dome in layers.

The combined presence of tens of thousands of spectators created a sweltering, oppressive atmosphere inside the stadium.

Flags fluttered in the stands.

The Azure Team Flag of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the Gold-Red Flag of the Blazing Fire Academy fluttered in the strong wind stirred up by the crowd.

The cheers from the audience grew louder and louder, half chanting the name of the Imperial Fighting Team and the other half shouting the slogan that Blazing Fire will win.

All eyes are now focused on the Bluestone Spirit Fighting Arena, which spans a hundred meters in diameter, in the center of the arena.

The surface of the table was polished smooth as a mirror by the Soul Power of past Soul Master, and the edges still bore deep marks from the burning and slashing of countless battles.

The upcoming match will be a team Soul Fighting between the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Imperial Fighting Team and the Blazing Fire Academy's Blazing Fire Team.

This pre-tournament showdown, which was not yet part of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, generated far more buzz than any other Soul Fighting of the same level on a regular day.

At the entrance to the venue, crowds continued to pour in, and even standing tickets were snapped up.

The broadcast, amplified by Soul Power, resounded throughout the venue, repeatedly announcing the upcoming duel.

Inside the preparation room of the Blazing Fire Team.

The heavy, soundproof metal doors shut out most of the noise from outside.

The Tactical Board on the wall was covered with dense tactical markings.

The names circled in red are all core members of the original Imperial Fighting Team, including Yu Tianheng.

Seven figures stood together, their bodies surrounded by faint fluctuations of fire element, making the temperature inside the room several degrees higher than outside.

They are all core members of the Blazing Fire Team and the most outstanding Soul Master of this generation at the Blazing Fire Academy.

One woman and six men.

The only woman with long, fiery red hair, Huo Wu twirled a badge engraved with Huo Wu patterns between her fingertips.

Her chin was slightly raised, her jawline was taut, and her eyes held an innate pride.

"When we go on stage later, we'll give the Imperial Fighting Team a real shock right away."

"Let the entire Great Soul Arena know that the flames of the Blazing Fire Academy are not something just any Tom, Dick, or Harry can withstand."

"Vice Captain Huo Wu is right!"

"After reviewing all of the Imperial Fighting Team's past match records, they were just so-so, relying entirely on Yu Tianheng's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon to hold their own."

Huo Lie clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking.

His Martial Soul is the Fire Leopard.

The bulging muscles on his arms stretched the team uniform taut.

Huo Yun crossed his arms, a smug smile playing on his lips, "That's right, Captain Yu Tianheng Huo Wushuang can contend with Yu Tianheng's strength."

"So what if it's Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon? Can it stop the Captain's Single-Horned Fire Tyrant Dragon?"

Huo Yu nodded in agreement.

"And that Dugu Yan, isn't she just relying on her grandfather being the Poison Douluo Dugu Bo?"

Huo Chui and Huo Jun exchanged a glance and simultaneously took half a step forward.

"If a real fight breaks out, our flames will burn her poison mist to ashes."

"With our combined Fire Star Amplification activated, the team's fire power rises to another level. The Imperial Fighting Team's defense simply can't withstand our combined attack."

The group spoke one after another, each word and phrase revealing their contempt for the Imperial Fighting Team.

The fire element fluctuations in the room grew increasingly agitated as the crowd became more excited.

Huo Wushuang, the Captain of the Blazing Fire Team, leaned against the cold metal wall.

His brows were furrowed, his eyebrows forming a deep frown, and his thick shoulders and back were ramrod straight.

"Don't be arrogant."

He spoke up, interrupting the crowd's discussion.

"This Soul Fighting is not as simple as you think."

Upon hearing this, Huo Wu stopped spinning the badge between her fingers.

The badge paused at my fingertip, making a crisp, light sound.

She turned to look at her brother, raising an eyebrow.

"Brother, aren't you being a bit too cautious?"

"We studied the strength of the Imperial Fighting Team for a long time. Apart from Yu Tianheng and Dugu Yan, the others are simply not up to par."

"Could it be that they can conjure up several Soul Ancestor out of thin air?"

Huo Wushuang shook his head, his tone remaining as solemn as ever.

"Things aren't that simple."

"I have just received reliable information that Yu Tianheng has withdrawn from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy."

"Not only that, several members left along with Yu Tianheng, and the Imperial Fighting Team has now been completely reorganized."

The moment those words were spoken, the noise in the preparation room abruptly ceased.

Huo Wu's arrogance vanished abruptly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"What did you say? Yu Tianheng is withdrawing?"

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan actually withdrew from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Has he gone mad?"

Huo Lie and the others exchanged bewildered glances, their excitement turning to astonishment.

"Reorganized? Then who are the current members of the Imperial Fighting Team?"

"Was all our previous tactical preparations and plans against Yu Tianheng and Yuan Huangdou just wasted?"

Huo Wushuang nodded, tapping the wall with his fingertips, producing a dull sound.

"That's just how it is. Even I was shocked."

"This Soul Fighting was personally arranged by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe of the Heaven Dou Crown Prince."

"Today, Xue Ye of the Heaven Dou Emperor will personally attend the battle."

You could hear a pin drop in the preparation room.

Everyone held their breath, and the astonishment on their faces turned into shock.

Huo Wu's voice rose sharply. "Brother, what did you say? Xue Ye has personally arrived?"

"This isn't even the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament; it's just an inter- Academy exchange of Soul Fighting. Why would His Majesty come?"

"Gulp..."

Huo Lie swallowed hard, cold sweat breaking out on his back; all his previous excitement vanished.

"Even His Majesty is here! The scale of this Soul Fighting is just too high!"

Huo Yun's face paled slightly, but soon, the fire in his eyes reignited.

He took a step forward, clenched his fists, and the aura of the Fire Crane Martial Soul was faintly released around him.

"No wonder His Crown Prince personally arranged this exchange match; it turns out His Majesty was watching!"

"If we win, wouldn't we gain face in front of His Majesty?"

"That's right! The more this happens, the more we must win!"

Huo Yu immediately responded, and the flames shot up half an inch uncontrollably.

"Let His Majesty see that the strength of our Blazing Fire Academy is no less than that of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"So what if they reorganize? Can they really find a bunch of Soul Ancestor and Spirit King?"

"Yu Tianheng of Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is gone. What other trump cards do they have left?"

The group became agitated again, and the fire element fluctuations in the room became turbulent once more.

Huo Wushuang glanced at the excited team members present, and finally revealed a worried expression.

"Calm down, everyone."

"His Majesty's presence signifies that the significance of this Soul Fighting far exceeds your imagination."

"The Imperial Fighting Team dared to reorganize at this time and take on this highly anticipated Soul Fighting, they must have their reasons."

"When we go on stage, no one is allowed to act on their own, and no one is allowed to underestimate their opponents."

"If anyone messes up the strategy, I will personally hold them accountable after the game."

"Tsk."

Huo Wu pursed her lips, and the badge on her fingertip started spinning again, only a little slower than before.

She didn't refute her brother's words, but she remained resolute in her heart.

Regardless of what the Imperial Fighting Team becomes after its reorganization.

The winner of today's Soul Fighting will surely be Blazing Fire!

She wanted everyone in the entire Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena to remember her name, Huo Wu, and the flames of the Blazing Fire Academy!

"Knock knock!"

A knock came from outside the door, accompanied by a clear announcement.

"Attention both teams, there are five minutes remaining before the Soul Fighting officially begins."

"Please proceed to the player entrance and wait immediately."