A One-Man Match

This edition of the Elite Soul Master Tournament followed almost the exact same format as the one in the original story. Of the thirty-three teams entering the finals in Spirit City, only three would ultimately earn the right to stand on the final podium.

The Spirit Hall Team would certainly claim one of those spots. As for Thunderclap Academy, whether it could reach the finals as they imagined was another matter entirely.

"Little Jing, Spirit Hall Academy had a bye in the first round. In the second round, you'll face Tiankui Academy from the Star Luo Empire. Interested in competing?"

After confirming the draw results, Bibi Dong immediately came to Ling Jing's side. She had more or less grown accustomed to Ice Empress staying beside Ling Jing without leaving his side.

"Tiankui Academy?"

Ling Jing raised an eyebrow but did not refuse. From the moment his name had been added to the Spirit Hall Team, he had known he would appear in one or two matches.

Seeing that Ling Jing was indeed interested, Bibi Dong nodded without saying anything further.

She knew Ling Jing's strength better than anyone. Soul Masters of the same rank could never defeat Little Jing; they could not even touch a single hair on his head. Thus, she had nothing to worry about.

The second round began in the blink of an eye. As the referee's booming voice rang out, Ling Jing took the lead onto the Soul Arena, followed by five Spirit Hall Team members dressed in matching uniforms.

Tiankui Academy's seven Soul Masters stepped onto the stage in blue-green academy uniforms, their auras exceptionally steady.

No team that had broken through the preliminaries and ranking rounds to enter Spirit City and contend for the final championship was weak. Tiankui Academy was naturally no exception.