Battle Against the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team
In the Soul Arena, with the conclusion of the Preliminary Tournament, all the advancing teams underwent a new round of draws to determine their order of appearance in the upcoming matches.
Platinum Bishop Salas stood on the Soul Dueling Stage to draw lots, handing the drawn rankings to the Master of Ceremonies announced the order of the matches.
"Round 1, Central Arena, Heaven Dou Royal Academy vs. Blazing Gloom Academy."
As the Master of Ceremonies's voice faded, a wave of cheers, like a tidal wave of amazement, erupted from the stands. The cheers rose and fell, some in support of the Blazing Gloom Academy, and others in support of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
During the Preliminary Tournament, Jun Xuehan, the captain of the Blazing Gloom Academy, delivered a truly dazzling performance, naturally garnering a lot of cheers.
However, the vast majority of these supporters are from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. The reason is quite simple: Jun Xuehan, the captain of the Blazing Gloom Academy, is currently suspended and unable to participate.
In the rest area of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, Yu Tianheng listened to the Master of Ceremonies' announcement and couldn't help but exchange a glance with Dugu Yan beside him.
"Tian Heng, shall we continue?" Dugu Yan asked softly.
"Fight, why not fight? Jun Xuehan is suspended now, what do we have to be afraid of?" Yu Tianheng glanced in the direction of the Blazing Gloom Academy, waved his hand, and led his people straight to the Soul Dueling Stage below.
In the rest area of the Blazing Gloom Academy, Jun Xuehan leisurely ate some snacks, Qian Renxue quietly savored her tea, while Zhu Zhuqing organized the other members to prepare to head to the Soul Dueling Stage below to participate in the upcoming competition.
Zong Ming stood very gentlemanly in front of Tang Lingling and said softly, "Ling Ling, knowing about today's competition, I prepared a special gift for you."
Upon hearing this, everyone turned to look with curiosity, and even Dugu Bo turned around to observe.
Tang Lingling simply watched coldly, showing no intention of speaking.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, Zong Ming took out a large Pink Battle Axe from his Soul Tool and placed it in front of Tang Lingling. The sharp axe blade gleamed with a chilling light.
Tang Lingling looked at the battle axe in front of her, and the corner of her mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Well, considering you're a girl, I even specially painted it pink," Zong Ming said very gentlemanly, looking at the battle axe.
"You... this kid has potential." Dugu Bo cleared his throat, slowly turned around, and looked at the Competition Stage.
To be honest, in all his decades of life, this was the first time he had ever seen a girl give him a tomahawk as a gift.
Jun Xuehan glanced at the battle axe Zong Ming had taken out, then at Tang Lingling's height, and silently withdrew his gaze, continuing to eat the pastry in his hand. Qian Renxue, sitting next to him, did the same.
But some of the others couldn't help but laugh.
The battle axe Zong Ming took out was about 1.5 meters long, while Tang Lingling was about 1.65 meters tall. Imagine a girl with a pure and innocent appearance, carrying a battle axe about 1.5 meters long, hacking people down...
"You're sick!" Tang Lingling looked at Zong Ming, barely resisting the urge to chop him up with an axe, and walked straight past him.
Jing Xu cleared his throat, suppressing a laugh, and patted Zong Ming on the shoulder, saying, "Zong Ming, get ready, we're going to participate in the competition."
Wu Kuan also reached out and patted Zong Ming on the shoulder, but said nothing.
After they all left the rest area, those sitting in the rest area could still faintly hear their laughter.
"Captain, is there a problem with the gift I brought?" Zong Ming put away his axe and looked at Jun Xuehan.
"There's no problem, it just lacks a bit of symbolism and commemorative significance. For example, giving a tortoise symbolizes longevity, and if it's well cared for, it will live a long time. It also has commemorative significance, as it can witness your experiences," Jun Xuehan waved her hand dismissively and said casually.
"That makes sense." Zong Ming stroked his chin, looking thoughtful as he walked out of the rest area.
Qian Renxue slowly turned her head to look at Jun Xuehan, scrutinizing him with her gaze.
"Xue'er, what's with that look?" Jun Xuehan noticed Qian Renxue's strange gaze and asked softly.
"It's nothing." Qian Renxue gently shook her head and withdrew her gaze.
Jun Xuehan didn't pay any attention to it, after all, he had just said it casually.
On the Soul Dueling Stage, as both sides entered, the Master of Ceremonies officially announced the start of the match.
Because it was a team Soul Fighting, Zhu Zhuqing and the others immediately took their positions upon entering the arena.
Wu Kuan, a Defense System, stood at the front, with Zhu Zhuqing and Lu Qing, both Agility Assault System, on either side. Zong Ming, Control System, stood in the middle, with Tang Lingling and Jing Xu, both Assault System, on either side of Zong Ming. Leng Qin, Support System, stood at the very back.
The Martial Soul were released, and a team of one Five-Ring Soul King and six Four-Ring Soul Ancestor appeared before Yu Tianheng and the others.
"Another Soul King. Besides Jun Xuehan, there is actually another Soul King in the Blazing Gloom Academy." Yu Tianheng narrowed his eyes as he looked at the five Soul Ring under Zhu Zhuqing's feet.
"Not only do we have Soul King, but we also have six Soul Ancestor with the Optimal Configuration." Dugu Yan glanced at her own side.
Their teams consisted of Optimal Configuration Soul Ancestor; the only difference was the lack of Soul King.
The two teams moved almost simultaneously. A zither melody rang out, and the Soul Ring beneath Leng Qin's feet flashed one after another, amplifying Zhu Zhuqing, Zong Ming, and the others.
Wu Kuan Defense System, charged out first, heading straight for Yu Tianheng. Zong Ming's Bloodthirsty Thorns spread out, entangling the two Agility Assault System.
Zhu Zhuqing chose her opponent, her body leaving afterimages on the Soul Dueling Stage as she faced off against Osler, who was also Agility Assault System. Lu Qing, on the other hand, set her sights on another Agility Assault System, Yu Feng, and engaged him in mid-air combat.
Tang Lingling and Jing Xu, two Assault System, faced off against the Shi Mo and Shi Mo brothers, respectively.
In the rest area of the Blazing Gloom Academy, Dugu Bo looked at the situation on the Soul Dueling Stage and slowly said, "Sect Master, their teamwork seems to be lacking. They actually let the opponent's Support System Martial Soul go unattended during the battle."
"Ye Lingling's Martial Soul provides terrifying healing abilities; we should attack Ye Lingling first."
Hearing Dugu Bo's words, Jun Xuehan glanced indifferently at the Soul Dueling Stage and said, "That's normal. They've never cooperated at all, so how could they have cooperated?"
"Team Battle is essential, but they didn't. They fought individually, which was a good choice. As long as one member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team is defeated first, someone on our side can step back and help their teammates."