The first round of elimination matches in the Soul Fighting Tournament finally ended on the third night.
After receiving the notification, everyone gathered in the conference room again.
"We won't know our group and opponents until tomorrow morning. Given our reputation, we'll still be the first to play in the round-robin."
Wang Yan first explained the tactics for tomorrow to Ma Xiaotao and the others, and after going over all the precautions, it didn't take much time.
Then Wang Yan stood up and said, "Everyone, get a good rest tonight and get into top shape. Meeting adjourned."
Everyone then got up and left the meeting room. As everyone walked out the door, a handsome young man who looked to be fourteen or fifteen years old stood at the other end of the corridor.
He glanced at everyone with a mocking look, and then his contemptuous voice reached their ears.
"You must be from Shrek Academy, right? My name is Xiao Hongchen, and our Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy will make you suffer a humiliating defeat!"
Just as Ma Xiaotao and the others were about to retort, Cao Yu shouted first:
"Are you a stray dog burping because you ate too much poop?"
"Still Xiao Hongchen? I think you're a joke."
Upon hearing this, the people behind Cao Yu burst into laughter. They hadn't expected the people from the Sun Moon Imperial Soul Engineering Academy to be so arrogant, daring to come and provoke them in person.
It's like an ant trying to climb a scale; it doesn't know its own weight.
If the official members weren't there, Xiao Hongchen and his group would have had a very low chance of winning. Now that Ma Xiaotao and the others are all safe and sound, do they still think they can win? No way.
"You!" Xiao Hongchen seemed to be losing his temper, staring fiercely at Cao Yu.
"Very well, you just wait and see!" Knowing he couldn't win the argument, Xiao Hongchen immediately turned and left. Hearing the laughter coming from behind him, his face quickly turned gloomy.
But Cao Yu wasn't about to let him off the hook. He burst into laughter, "What's this? Isn't this just shooting yourself in the foot? Hahaha!"
Cao Yu deliberately raised his voice, which quickly spread throughout the entire floor, making Xiao Hongchen both angry and furious. He then took off running and disappeared in no time.
On the morning of the fourth day of the competition, the shouts of the audience were already echoing throughout Star Luo Plaza.
Xu Jiawei, the eldest brother-in-law, climbed onto the city wall and focused his gaze on the Shrek Academy students entering the arena.
Cao Yu sat next to Xu Jiawei, looking down from what was already an excellent vantage point for watching the battle.
" Little Yu, have you been settling in well at the palace these past few nights?" Xu Jiawei asked with a smile, his tone seemingly teasing.
"I'm used to it, of course I'm used to it, I don't even want to leave."
"That's good. Spend as much Jiujiu these next few weeks, otherwise it will be a long time before we can see each other again after you return to Shrek." Xu Jiawei looked away and then earnestly advised.
Cao Yu naturally nodded in agreement. He was reluctant to leave for Xu Jiujiu, and his brother-in-law's words were exactly what he wanted to hear.
Cao Yu gazed at the enormous competition stage, with rest areas and waiting areas on either side.
At this moment, Ma Xiaotao and the others were standing there, and from here, they could be clearly seen.
After a series of rambling remarks designed to stir up the audience's emotions, the host shouted in the most enthusiastic voice, "Next, please welcome the team representing the number one academy on the continent, Shrek Academy!"
"And their opponents, the Star Luo Empire's Yunluo Advanced Soul Engineer Academy team, enter the waiting area. We also invite the captains of both teams to come to the stage to determine their match format."
Because Shrek Academy does not belong to any country, the word "empire" is not used when introducing it.
After the draw results were announced and confirmed by Xu Jiawei, the brother-in-law, the referee loudly announced:
" Shrek Academy vs. Yunluo Academy, a one-on-one elimination tournament will be held. Please send out your first player to compete."
This time, Shrek Academy first sent out Ling Luochеn. Standing on the competition stage, she appeared unapproachable to outsiders, exuding a cool and aloof aura.
This made Ling Luochеn slightly happy.
Another person walked up from the opposite side, and after exchanging names, they learned that his name was Ma Yingjun.
This made Ling Luochеn question the meaning of life.
This person is clearly not handsome; on the contrary, Ma Yingjun is a bit chubby.
Although she really wanted to ask him why he was called "Handsome," Ling Luochеn's aloof demeanor made her too embarrassed to ask.
"Senior, go easy on me," Ma Yingjun said to Ling Luochеn, scratching his head sheepishly.
Although Ling Luochеn was somewhat surprised, she still nodded to him, which was considered an agreement.
"The match begins!" the referee shouted, and both sides immediately started moving.
Immediately afterwards, Ma Yingjun raised his hands, and two rather large Soul Tool appeared, which he held without seeming to struggle.
In the blink of an eye, the remaining parts were also covered by Soul Tool, with a metal breastplate-like Soul Tool on the chest.
This was Ling Luochеn's first encounter with Soul Engineer in this competition, and he was quite curious about what methods the Soul Master would use.
However, Ling Luochеn was somewhat disappointed in the ensuing match. Perhaps it was because the difference in their levels was too great, so Ling Luochеn won the match in a short time.
On the city wall, Cao Yu couldn't help but ask Xu Jiawei, "Brother-in-law, are they still using old-fashioned Soul Tool? Why don't you think about changing them?"
Xu Jiawei looked at him with a serious expression and said, "Currently, what your research institute produces is only enough for the military, and the things you designed are very powerful, so they are not suitable for them."
After hearing his brother-in-law's explanation, Cao Yu finally understood that the goal was to put these things under the control of the army.
It must be said that the brother-in-law is very cautious; better safe than sorry, and that's the right thing to do.
After all, only when an empire's army and military power become truly strong can it stand at the top of the world.
Next up for the Yunluo Academy was a female student.
Her name is very poetic, "Appreciating the Shang Yue," and she is also a great beauty.
Cao Yu was immediately drawn to her long, slender legs and her bulging, full breasts from the city wall.
It's a really big... football.
I must say, the Shang Yue- viewing beauty is truly perfect!
It took a few more minutes, and unfortunately, this beautiful woman also lost to Ling Luochеn.
"That wasn't enough! We could have enjoyed the game properly, but it only lasted a few minutes."
"If only I could hold on a little longer," Cao Yu couldn't help but think. Then his brother-in-law, Xu Jiawei, noticed his expression and coughed to remind him.
Cao Yu realized what was happening and immediately corrected his attitude, but Xu Jiawei suddenly smiled, looking somewhat mischievous.
" Little Yu, did you see clearly what that referee was wearing just now?"
Cao Yu was instantly dumbfounded. Who would bother to check what the referee was wearing?
He was watching the game, he didn't have time for this.
He shook his head sheepishly and said, "I don't know."
Xu Jiawei then said, "White. Little Yu, remember to watch the game carefully, and don't keep looking at the girls, understand?"
Cao Yu nodded and replied, "Brother-in-law is right, I'll pay attention next time."
(End of this chapter)