Soon it was the Second Team's turn. Their opponent was a team from the Tatake Kingdom, who were not very strong.
The Tatake Kingdom is a principality under the rule of the Star Luo Empire, and it has two qualifying spots.
However, neither of their teams is very strong. The highest level in the entire team is only level 38, and most of the members are Soul Elder at level 33 or 34.
The qualifying rounds are one-on-one elimination matches, with seven players from each side, continuing until one side has only one player left.
The Second Team sent three Soul Elder— Zhao Tiezhu, Chen Feng, and Bai Chenxiang —to lead the charge, followed by four Soul Ancestor— Dai Lingling, Yang Pojun, Niu Zhen, and Ma Hongjun— to hold the line.
This lineup is practically a foregone conclusion; they basically win every round with only three or four players on the field, resulting in a crushing victory in every match.
Dai Mubai did not pursue any humiliating achievement such as defeating seven opponents at once; everything was focused on friendly sparring.
After all, as a prince, these rivals could all become his subordinates in the future.
Zhao Tiezhu's Iron Armored Turtle Martial Soul has formidable defense, Chen Feng's Gale Wolf is extremely fast with sharp claws, and Bai Chenxiang is even faster than Chen Feng, making her virtually untouchable by her opponents.
These three all had Soul Power levels of thirty-eight or thirty-nine. By the time they finished their fight, the opposing team would have been basically eliminated.
In the following matches, the Second Team won almost all of them easily.
The strength of each team varied greatly. Even the strongest Fire Leopard Academy, Wind Sword Academy, and War Academy only had two or three Soul Ancestor. Faced with the lineup of the Second Team, they had almost no power to put up a fight.
Occasionally, an opponent might manage to outlast Zhao Tiezhu and his two companions, but they would quickly succumb to Dai Lingling's White Tiger and Yang Pojun's Soul Breaking Spear.
Dai Mubai stopped watching the later matches.
Every day, he, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong spend their time in a temporary tent in the military camp, either meditating and cultivating, practicing swordsmanship and marksmanship, or secretly playing a three-person game.
Of course, he learned his marksmanship from Yang Pojun, who had received Yang Pojun Yang Wudi's true teachings. As soon as Dai Mubai returned, he would spend some time practicing his marksmanship every day. Why not learn from a ready-made marksmanship technique?
A sword and a spear are enough.
During the qualifying rounds, neither Dai Mubai nor Zhu Zhuqing made a single move.
This Second Team didn't even need to go all out; they swept through the entire qualifying round with just half their lineup.
The fourteen-day qualifying rounds quickly came to an end.
Second Team achieved another perfect record, with the Wind Sword Academy taking second place and War Academy taking third.
When the last match ended, Dai Tianxing stood up from the podium, his gaze sweeping over the teams lined up on the field, his loud voice echoing throughout the stadium.
"The qualifying rounds have now concluded. Congratulations to Star Luo Royal Academy Second Team for achieving a perfect record and securing first place, showcasing the brilliance of the Star Luo Empire's young generation of Soul Master. I hereby announce that each member of Second Team will be awarded a bonus of 100,000 Gold Soul Coin. In addition, except for Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Lingling, and Oscar, each member of the team is granted the title of Viscount. I hope you will continue your efforts in the finals and bring glory to the Star Luo Empire."
A round of enthusiastic applause erupted from the stands. The title of viscount was naturally intended to win over these geniuses. Although Ma Hongjun and Yang Pojun didn't care much about the title, it was a very high honor for Chen Feng and Zhao Tiezhu.
After the qualifying rounds conclude, each team will have three days to prepare before heading to Spirit City for the finals.
Second Team returned to the Star Luo Royal Academy.
Dai Mubai said, "Everyone, get some rest these three days. We'll depart for Spirit City in three days."
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
Dai Mubai walked up to Zhao Wuji and got straight to the point. " Teacher Zhao, you were wanted by the Spirit Hall in your younger days. Although you are now level 85, the Spirit Hall has many experts, including quite a few Titled Douluo. If you go to Spirit City this time, there's no guarantee that the Spirit Hall won't use this as an excuse to cause trouble. Perhaps you shouldn't go to Spirit City."
"You're right," Zhao Wuji nodded, "My going might just cause unnecessary trouble."
" Teacher Zhao, you will temporarily hold the title of Elder in the Heavenly Strategy Sect to assist Elder Niu," Dai Mubai continued. " The Heavenly Strategy Sect has just been established, and Elder Niu is currently helping the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect build its new residence; he can't handle everything alone."
Zhao Wuji grinned. "No problem. But you have to be very careful in Spirit City. The Spirit Hall is being extremely stingy these days."
Dai Mubai nodded. "Okay, we'll be extra careful."
After they finished speaking, everyone dispersed.
On the third day, sixteen luxurious giant carriages lined up in a row outside the east gate of Star Luo City.
These are carriages specially prepared by the Star Luo Royal Family. Each carriage is pulled by four fine horses, and the carriages are nearly twice as wide as ordinary carriages. The four walls are reinforced with dark metal, and the bottom of the carriage is equipped with the most advanced shock absorption device, so that it can remain stable even on bumpy roads.
The interior of the carriage is covered with thick carpets, and the seats are equipped with soft pillows and thin blankets. The soundproofing is excellent, so you can meditate and cultivate without being disturbed.
All members of the Second Team have assembled outside the East Gate.
Zhao Wuji has gone to the Heavenly Strategy Sect and officially taken on the title of elder.
Deputy leader Huang Ding stood at the front of the group, holding a roster in his hand, and was checking the number of people departing with a captain from the Star Luo Empire Legion.
Huang Ding is a steady and experienced person who has temporarily taken over the team leader's responsibilities and is assisting in the management of the team.
Behind the carriage were two thousand Star Luo Empire Iron Cavalry.
The Star Luo Empire is a martial nation with a total population of approximately 150 million and a standing army of over one million.
The strongest and most famous among them was the Star Luo Empire Iron Cavalry, with a total strength of 200,000, most of whom were deployed in Star Luo City and the western legion near the Heaven Dou Empire.
Although none of these cavalrymen were Soul Master, they were well-equipped, battle-hardened, and coordinated perfectly.
At this moment, two thousand iron cavalrymen were arranged in four square formations, their armor gleaming, their spears and lances like a forest, and their warhorses occasionally letting out low neighs.
Spirit City is located on the east side of the Star Dou Great Forest, separated from Suotuo City and Star Luo City on the west side by the entire Star Dou Great Forest.
From Star Luo City to Spirit City, the straight-line distance along the official road to the east is about three thousand li, and the journey is even longer.
The sixteen academy teams, along with their escort troops, numbered nearly three thousand people. At a pace of at least three hundred li per day, it would take approximately fifteen days.
The various teams boarded the carriages one after another. The wheels rolled, and the sound of horses' hooves gradually rose.
The Second Team's carriages were in the middle, with two thousand cavalrymen lined up on both sides, protecting the carriages of the sixteen detachments in the middle, and they marched eastward in a grand procession.
Inside the carriage, everyone found a comfortable spot.
Dai Mubai's gaze swept over everyone. After such a long time, everyone except Zhu Zhuqing, who was still stuck at level 49, had advanced one level.
Dai Mubai is level 58, Zhu Zhuqing is level 49 (peak), Oscar is level 48, Niu Zhen Ma Hongjun level 48, Yang Pojun level 47, Ning Rongrong Dai Lingling is level 47, Dai Lingling is level 46, Bai Chenxiang is level 39, Zhao Tiezhu is level 39, and Chen Feng is level 38.