After the Wind Wolf Sect's fighter, Ren Ya, won the match.
The atmosphere at the scene was noticeably less enthusiastic, since the vast majority of the audience were citizens of the Sun Moon Empire, who naturally hoped that their country's contestants would succeed.
The score was now tied at 1-1.
In the third match, the instructors of the Sun Moon Team changed their strategy, replacing the ranged-type Soul Engineer.
After all, only offensive-type Battle Soul Master can keep up with the speed of Ren Ya, a contestant from the Wind Wolf Sect.
With the combination of soul-guided boosters and offensive weapons, Soul Engineer can exert a certain degree of flexibility.
Even though the Sun Moon Team implemented timely strategies, in the third match, the Wind Wolf Sect's player, Ren Ya, still emerged victorious.
Ren Ya a knee strike, and Rikumi, a member of the Sun Moon Lu Shui team, was unable to dodge in time and was struck hard in the stomach.
He was bent over like a boiled shrimp, and looking at his pained expression, it felt like he was about to vomit his gall.
Immediately after, Ren Ya a claw slap to Lu Shui's face, and Lu Shui instantly transformed into a high-speed spinning top, flying out of the arena. The Soul Tool sword in his hand plunged into the soil beside him, kicking up a cloud of dust.
The atmosphere at the scene grew even colder. No one present had expected the Wind Wolf Sect to be so powerful. They were usually unknown and seemed to be a reclusive sect.
"Captain, I'm afraid none of us can beat him. This guy called Ren Ya is just too fast."
The remaining members of the Sun Moon Team who hadn't yet taken the stage all looked worried. The two injured players who had been knocked off the stage had their heads wrapped up in pretzel-like bandages, making them look rather pitiful.
"Then I'll handle him." Xiao Hongchen sighed helplessly.
His new team members were really not up to par. If his younger sister hadn't been kidnapped by that bastard Cao Yu, he wouldn't have had to play.
In a corner of the viewing platform, Cao Yu couldn't help but sneeze, wondering which bastard was cursing at him.
In the fourth match, Xiao Hongchen did not reveal his true strength, as he still needed to hold back some tricks for the upcoming matches.
After several tens of minutes of fighting.
Just as Ren Ya rushed in front of him, Xiao Hongchen instantly transformed into golden liquid metal, tightly enveloping Ren Ya's arms.
"Damn it!" Ren Ya tried to pull his arm out, but the golden liquid had already solidified, firmly imprisoning his arm inside.
Xiao Hongchen looked at him mockingly. "Now you can't escape, can you? Admit defeat."
"Impossible!"
Then several level-seven Soul Cannon instantly taught him a lesson.
As expected, Ren Ya of the Wind Wolf Sect was blasted out of the arena by a single shot and immediately lost consciousness.
The cheers finally erupted at this moment.
All the people of the Sun Moon Empire were thrilled; this was the Sun Moon Team they had always admired!
In the following matches, none of the remaining members of the Wind Wolf Sect were able to stop Xiao Hongchen.
Therefore, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineer Academy became the first team to successfully advance in the first round of this competition.
" Sun Moon Team wins!"
This undoubtedly boosted the morale of all the people of the Sun Moon Empire, and of course, many people also turned their attention to the Wind Wolf Sect.
This reclusive sect is indeed quite powerful; their ability to eliminate two members of the Sun Moon Team is a remarkable achievement.
It's estimated that more people will join the Wind Wolf Sect in the future, after all, the advertising effect of this competition is real.
The tournament will continue, with over eighty matches in the first round, including the knockout stage.
Because it's a knockout tournament, every participating team is giving it their all.
There have even been some horrific scenes; serious injuries are the least of their worries, and some have even lost their lives.
Many of the participating teams were eliminated directly.
"Isn't that Princess Vina of the Heaven Dou Empire? What's she doing in the Snow Demon Sect?"
" Jiujiu, do you know her?"
"Of course, I've met her quite a few times, but don't you dare make a move on her, or else... hehe!" Xu Jiujiu looked at him warily, after all, she already had enough sisters around her, and she didn't want to see Cao Yu add another one.
Moreover, she is a princess of another empire. Once they are involved, it will be difficult to explain to her elder brother, Xu Jiawei.
Xu Jiujiu muttered softly, "I didn't expect her to advance so quickly; she's quite strong."
During the competition period from morning to noon, a total of nine teams advanced, while nine teams were eliminated, meaning they were no longer eligible for this year's Soul Fighting Tournament.
The afternoon matches were similar to the morning matches, continuing until the evening. Including the nine matches in the morning, a total of twenty-six matches were played.
In the evening, everyone returned to the Ming Yue Hotel.
Yan Shaozhe frowned and said to Xuan Zi, " Xuan Zi, according to the information we received today, some high-ranking members of the Body Sect have secretly infiltrated Mingdu. What exactly are they planning to do?"
Xuan Zi had some doubts about this matter, though he also had a vague suspicion.
"I suspect they, like us, are wary of certain actions by the Sun Moon Empire."
"It seems those old guys from the Body Sect aren't so stupid after all; they probably realized the Holy Spirit Cult's intention to step in."
Two days later, the Shrek Representative Team finally had their first game.
This time, their opponent is a force called Earth Dragon Sect.
The cheers from the crowd had reached a fever pitch. After all, this was a tournament for the defending champions of the previous competition; how could anyone not be filled with anticipation?
Of course, there were also die-hard Shrek Academy fans at the scene, who raised their arms and cheered.
" Shrek, Shrek, victory is certain!"
In contrast, the cheers from the Earth Dragon Sect seemed rather insignificant, sparse and weak, as if they were about to burst.
"Sister Qiuqiu, I have a feeling we're very likely to lose!"
"Why are you being so pessimistic? We were just last year's champions. At most, we were just unlucky."
As the competition was about to begin, the players from the Earth Dragon Sect slowly arrived at the waiting area.
The girl Nan Qiuqiu was their captain. She was extremely beautiful, especially her long, slender, and full legs.
Fortunately, Cao Yu had already been with countless women, so he still had some self-control.
It's better to look to Wang Dong'er and the others; after all, the family's sweetheart will get jealous.
" Shrek Representative Team vs. Earth Dragon Sect, both sides please prepare."
"Ready... Go!"
The referee raised his hand high, looked at both sides, and after confirming that they were ready, he brought his right arm down sharply, announcing the start of the match.
The first player to take the field for the Shrek Representative Team was none other than Cao Yu, who possessed the cultivation level of Seven-Ring Soul Sage.
It's time to show off a bit; even Cao Yu is itching to join in.
(End of this chapter)