The next day, Star Luo Great Soul Arena.
The Star Luo Emperor, Clear Sky Sect, Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and some officials were seated in the spectator stands.
A person dressed in a purple robe stepped onto the high platform. After saluting the people around him, he announced loudly:
"Everyone, I am Si Yingwei, the Star Luo Empire's Grand Secretary. I will serve as the referee for this Elite Tournament finals. During the matches, all contestants must give their all. If an opponent concedes, you may not attack them. Violators will be stripped of their eligibility to compete."
As his words fell, Soul Power burst forth around Si Yingwei. A platinum battle saber appeared, followed by nine Spirit Rings descending around him—yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black. The imposing aura of a Title Douluo instantly erupted.
"My god, the finals referee is actually a Title Douluo!!!"
"Grand Secretary? Isn't he the number one figure in the Star Luo Empire's military?"
"..."
Seeing the nine Spirit Rings on the other man, Murong Huai immediately understood the Star Luo Emperor's intentions. This was a show of force—nothing more than a warning to everyone present.
"Tch, just a Title Douluo..."
From the high platform, Si Yingwei proclaimed, "There are seven teams in these finals, so the competition will be divided into three stages. In the two-man matches, every two teams will play three rounds to determine the top four. In the solo matches, every two teams will fight five rounds to determine the final two. The team battle will decide the champion."
"Well, well. Didn't expect the Star Luo Empire to come up with so many fancy tricks this year. They even split the finals into three stages." Yue Guan shook his head in confusion.
"Heh, it's obvious. They