Yu Tianheng said gravely, "Of the four great geniuses from Martial Soul Hall Academy, only one was deployed today. He's also a Soul King, and I'm not certain I can defeat him."
"Teacher, that Jing Wuming who competed today is your disciple too, right?" Yu Tianheng looked at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen nodded. "That's right. Jing Wuming and Zhao Youyue are both my disciples, and they're already Soul Kings. In addition, my senior sister Hu Liena and her brother Xie Yue are both nearing the Soul Emperor rank."
The expressions of Yu Tianheng and the other two turned completely solemn. It felt as though a massive stone had been placed on their hearts, making it hard to breathe.
Jiang Chen sighed. "I originally hoped that you could make it into the top three, but if you face Martial Soul Hall Academy too early, I'm afraid you'll be eliminated."
Yu Tianheng looked somewhat dejected. What young man did not want to make a name for himself? The Soul Master Academy Tournament was an excellent opportunity.
But if things truly turned out as Jiang Chen said, then his dream would come to nothing.
Suddenly, he looked at Jiang Chen and asked hopefully, "Teacher, with your status, can you prevent us from encountering Martial Soul Hall Academy too soon?"
Jiang Chen shook his head. "The drawing of lots takes place under the watchful eyes of the three major factions. It is absolutely fair and impartial; cheating is impossible."
Dugu Yan took it rather well and smiled. "Since we've all chosen to follow Teacher, we can be considered part of Martial Soul Hall too. Losing to Martial Soul Hall Academy wouldn't be embarrassing, would it?"
Yu Tianheng froze for a moment, then felt slightly relieved.
Dugu Yan was right. They were all on the