Elder Chen let out a long sigh, seemingly lamenting his own ill fortune.
The Body Sect's participation had originally filled him with high spirits. He had thought they might have a chance to contend with Shrek Academy this time, but there were simply too many dark horses in this tournament.
In this match, they had no chance of winning unless they drew the 2-2-3 Team Battle format. Only then would there be a sliver of hope.
That was because, unless he was mistaken, the Star Luo Imperial Soul Master Academy's team leader was the mysterious powerhouse of unfathomable strength from the Premium Auction.
He absolutely refused to believe someone that powerful was under twenty.
Yet Xu Changsheng had openly registered for the tournament. Whatever means he had used, one thing was certain: he did meet the requirements.
"Long Aocheng, just do your best in this match." Elder Chen looked gravely at the Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Master Academy's team leader.
But the two clearly had a distant relationship.
Upon hearing him, Long Aocheng merely gave a slight, haughty nod.
Elder Chen took no offense. After all, though they competed under the Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Master Academy's name, only one member of the team-a Soul Emperor-level support-type Soul Master-actually belonged to their academy.
Meanwhile, in the Star Luo Imperial Soul Master Academy's rest area, the beautiful Xu Jiujiu glanced at her ancestor, who was drinking tea. After a moment's hesitation, she asked,
"Ancestor, aren't you going up to draw lots? The Heaven Dou Imperial Soul Master Academy's team leader has already gone up."
"Jiujiu, you can go. I don't intend to take the stage."
"Ancestor, why?" Xu Jiujiu asked in confusion. With his abilities, winning the championship would be child's play.
Xu Changsheng chuckled.
"Your ancestor may have a thick