As the Soul Masters walked down the street, the admiring gazes constantly directed their way brought faint, tight-lipped smiles to their faces.
On either side of the broad street, graceful young women giggled, casting shy, adoring looks at the Soul Masters passing by. In this age where strength reigned supreme, outstanding Soul Masters rivaled princes from fairy tales and easily set young hearts aflutter.
The bustle and excitement filling Heaven Dou City washed away every trace of the imperial capital's usual stern solemnity.
As the group of Soul Masters in shit-green school uniforms drew closer, Xiao Yan's previously calm heart quietly quickened. Then he said in surprise, "They're actually from Shrek Academy."
"Heh, the people from Shrek Academy certainly have rather unique tastes." Dugu Bo stepped forward, patted Xiao Yan on the shoulder, and mocked them.
As the gates of the Great Soul Arena opened, the dense sea of people who had long been waiting outside surged in like a tide...
Xiao Yan and Dugu Bo glanced at the long queue at the entrance, both momentarily stunned. Then they shook their heads helplessly. Neither had expected the spectators to be this frenzied.
"Follow me, all of you." Dugu Bo swept his gaze around and addressed Jia Nan Academy's competitors before turning toward another side of the Great Soul Arena.
After everyone followed Dugu Bo for some distance, the clamor gradually faded. Only after rounding a corner did they discover a side entrance to the Great Soul Arena.
Several hundred fully armed Royal Guards stood watch outside this entrance, however, and ordinary people could not enter through it.
Ignoring the soldiers, Dugu Bo led the Jia Nan Academy group straight toward the side entrance. As a guest adviser to the Heaven Dou Empire's Imperial Family, he held considerable authority. The soldiers