(Zhu Zhuqing · Beautiful Image 9)
Lin Hao still knew nothing of the Avengers Alliance Tang Hao had assembled, or of the Hercules Tai Tan joining its ranks.
He remained completely unaware.
The qualifiers continued.
With Shui Bing'er, a level-fifty Soul King, leading them, the Skywater Team swept through the qualifiers, unstoppable.
They racked up twenty-seven wins and zero losses!
Behind the Skywater Team came the Divine Wind Team.
Their record was twenty-five wins and two losses, having lost to the Skywater Team and the Blazing Fire Team.
Next came the Blazing Fire Team.
They also had twenty-five wins and two losses, having lost to the Skywater Team and the Thunder Team.
Fourth place went to the Thunder Team.
Their record was twenty-four wins and three losses, having lost to the Skywater Team, the Divine Wind Team, and the Shrek Team.
Fifth place went to the Shrek Team, who had lost to the Blazing Fire Team, the Divine Wind Team, the Canghui Team, and the Skywater Team.
After the qualifiers ended.
The five teams that had made it through were awarded certificates of advancement and prize money.
During the ceremony, Xue Ye smiled and announced that the captains and vice-captains of all five teams would be granted the rank of viscount, while their other members would become barons, hoping to recruit talented individuals.
This provoked considerable displeasure from Salas.
After the qualifiers ended.
Next came the advancement tournament!
Following a period of rest and recuperation.
The advancement tournament was held at the Royal Hunting Ground outside Heaven Dou Imperial City, without spectators.
Its format differed from the qualifiers, using individual elimination matches.
Each team sent out seven members, who took the stage in turn for one-on-one duels.
The winner remained onstage while the loser withdrew, until every member of