The Soul Master Tournament opened.
Rather than looking at anyone else, Kong Bo stared straight at Huo Yuhao, thinking, Hmm, the Ice Empress is with me now. I wonder what favor the fortune of the Douluo World will bestow on you, and what Soul Skills the Sky Dream Ice Silkworm, that million-year Soul Beast, has brought you. I really want to face you.
Meanwhile, Xuan Zi flew straight into the Star Luo Imperial Palace. "I am Xuan Zi, deputy pavilion master of Shrek Academy's Sea God Pavilion. I have business with your emperor!" The palace was the Star Luo Empire's most important restricted site. Even the empire's Titled Douluo had to stop flying when they arrived and walk through the palace, yet Xuan Zi simply flew right in.
Well, Shrek Academy really was the retired emperor looming over the Douluo Continent.
Inside the palace, Emperor Xu Jiawei was discussing arrangements for the tournament with its chief referee, Huang Jinxu, when Huang Jinxu sensed a powerful presence sweeping toward the palace. Frightened, he hurriedly activated Martial Soul Possession and shielded Xu Jiawei behind him. Only when he saw that it was Xuan Zi did he breathe a sigh of relief.
Xu Jiawei composed himself, then asked, "Elder Xuan, what brings you to the palace?"
"Nothing much, Little Xu. Here's the situation. Our Shrek Academy disciples ran into a little trouble while helping your Star Luo Empire punish Evil Soul Masters, so some members of our team are absent this time. Since Shrek Academy has helped you so much, surely it's only right for you to give us a little consideration during the draw?" Xuan Zi declared with righteous conviction.
Xu Jiawei frowned. "Elder Xuan, what exactly would you like us to do?"
Xuan Zi laughed airily. "The competition must be fair,