Long Aocheng and his two companions stepped onto the Competition Platform. All three wore the Heaven Dou Empire's school uniforms, so there was little that stood out about them. What drew the crowd's attention was the only black-haired beauty among them.
Despite her uniform, her long legs were especially eye-catching. A purple-and-gold hairnet covered her glossy black hair, adding a touch of youthful charm.
Her aura, however, was rather cold, and she kept a considerable distance from Long Aocheng and his companion. After stepping onto the Competition Platform, she silently took her place at its farthest edge. One glance was enough to tell that she was a support-type Soul Master.
Once both teams of three had entered, the referee quickly appeared. He gave Xu Sansheng a meaningful look, then revealed a mischievous grin before announcing, "Both teams, make your final adjustments to your positions. Do not violate the rules during the match. Stop short of causing serious harm."
Long Aocheng did not move at all. He merely folded his arms across his chest, wearing an expression that declared he was the cockiest man under heaven. The Soul King beside him stood to his right, while Ye Lengxin remained far away, watching everyone with a cold gaze.
On the other side, Xu Sansheng saw Long Aocheng's arrogant pose and had no intention of indulging him. Instead, he stepped forward, a hint of provocation in his eyes.
The atmosphere between the teams was taut as drawn swords and bent bows. At the referee's command, the match began.
Long Aocheng gave a wicked smile. Blue-green light radiated from his body, and a terrifying aura bore down on Xu Sansheng and his two companions.
Seven Soul Rings appeared beneath his feet: one yellow, two purple, three black, and one red. The red Soul Ring