Heaven Dou City was one of the qualifying regions for the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament.
On the day the tournament opened, Heaven Dou City was packed shoulder to shoulder. Even farmers from the surrounding areas had swarmed in, pushing the city's population far beyond its usual scale.
Colorful banners fluttered everywhere, and long lines had formed outside the city gates early in the morning. Only participating teams had dedicated entrances.
The city gates were already like this, let alone the area around the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena, the tournament venue.
Fortunately, Meng Chen and Xiao Wu had been personally brought in by Xue Qinghe. They used the exclusive passage for royalty and nobility and did not need to queue at all.
As soon as news of the tournament began to spread, Xue Qinghe had personally visited Meng Chen and Xiao Wu, inviting them to compete as members of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's first team, with direct entry into the finals.
Since they were competing, it was best to gain a basic understanding of their opponents. Besides, Xiao Wu had insisted on coming to watch.
"Sorry to trouble you, Brother Xue."
Meng Chen thanked Xue Qinghe.
Xue Qinghe shook his head and smiled. "It is no trouble at all. I only hope that when you become a Titled Douluo someday, little brother Meng, you will not forget the bond between us."
His words carried a deeper meaning, but Meng Chen merely smiled without replying.
Xiao Wu did not catch the implication behind Xue Qinghe's words at all. She only felt that Xue Qinghe was truly far too kind.
Xue Qinghe had always taken good care of Xiao Wu at Moonlight Pavilion. Hearing him say this, she solemnly promised, "Don't worry, Brother Xue. A-Chen and I will