After leaving the competition registration area, Zhang Lie led the group through several streets until they arrived before a magnificent building.
Star Emperor Grand Hotel.
The seven-story building stood in the heart of Star Luo City, its exterior walls built from white marble that glowed softly beneath the setting sun. Two rows of Star Luo Empire soldiers stood guard at the entrance with spears in hand, their expressions solemn.
"This is a royal property of the Star Luo Empire, specially used to receive teams participating in major tournaments," Zhang Lie said calmly, his square face composed. "For this Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, all participating teams will be housed here."
Yu Chen raised his head and examined the hotel.
The five gilded characters "Star Emperor Grand Hotel" on the plaque above the entrance gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight. Its architectural style was dignified and grand, radiating royal splendor from every detail.
"Let's go. We'll check in."
Zhang Lie took the lead, with Ma Cheng close behind. Yu Chen followed with the Main Team and Reserve Team.
Hotel lobby.
The spacious, brightly lit hall featured hanging crystal chandeliers, red carpeting across the floor, and exquisite potted plants and sculptures on both sides. Several staff members in matching uniforms stood behind the front desk, their manner respectful.
Zhang Lie walked to the front desk and took an official letter from his robes, handing it over.
"Sun Moon Empire Royal Soul Engineer Academy. Participating team checking in."
The staff member accepted the letter and carefully verified it before nodding respectfully. "Elder Zhang, your team has been assigned to the sixth floor. Here are the keys to all the rooms on the sixth floor, as well as authorization to use the conference room."
He handed over an elegant key ring holding