Holy Dragon First Team vs. Blazing Fire Team, Holy Dragon Second Team vs. Elephant Armor Team?

Cannons boomed, and fireworks filled the sky.

Against the backdrop of two level-96 Super Douluos, the opening speech Xue Ye was supposed to deliver seemed dull by comparison.

Xue Ye read through the formalities with a stiff expression, then swiftly announced that Salas, Spirit Hall's Platinum Bishop, would preside over the drawing for the first round of the Qualifiers.

Salas rose and gave Ning Fengzhi a smile that was not quite a smile. He said coldly:

"The draw begins."

As silver balls representing the academy teams were drawn from the box one by one, matchups rapidly appeared on the Soul Fighting Arena's enormous crystal display.

Tens of thousands of spectators stared at the golden words scrolling across the top.

"Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team versus Shrek Academy!"

"Holy Dragon Second Team versus the Elephant Armor Academy Team!"

"Holy Dragon First Team versus the Blazing Fire Academy Team!"

The moment the matchups were set, an uproar swept through the arena.

In the VIP stands.

Ning Fengzhi studied the crystal screen and frowned slightly. He said quietly:

"Blazing Fire Academy... the most offensively aggressive of the Five Element Academies.

Bishop Salas, was this draw truly random?"

Salas's expression remained unchanged. He replied with a faint edge of mockery:

"Is Sect Master Ning questioning the drawing rules established by the Papal Hall?

Blazing Fire Academy is formidable, and Holy Dragon First Team is renowned in its own right. A clash between two strong teams is a blessing for Soul Masters across the continent.

Sect Master Ning seems awfully worried. Could it be that you think the Holy Dragon Sect's reputation is more thunder than rain?"

Yin Yu sat beside Xue Ye, turning a celadon teacup in his hand. He did not even lift his eyes:

"Sect Master Ning, there's no need