"Huh... huh?" Qi Ling was immediately confused, wondering if she had misheard. Was she being told not to hold back? What was going on?
"Hehe, if they have to resort to such methods just because they're facing a powerful enemy, then it's not a good thing for them either," Bibi Dong said. "Moreover, a truly devastating defeat might sometimes be more important than a Soul Bone."
Qi Ling immediately felt a deep admiration for Bibi Dong. She was not only a great leader but also an outstanding teacher, able to see what was most important to her disciples.
"Then, if I really encounter the Spirit Hall's team, I really won't hold back!" Qi Ling said.
Bibi Dong laughed and said, "Hehe, little brother, don't think they're weak. You might be the one who loses in the end."
After the two talked for a while, Bibi Dong said, "Alright, little brother, it's getting late. You should go back and rest to prepare for tomorrow's match."
"Oh, and remember, if you see me tomorrow, pretend you don't know me, otherwise people might gossip."
"Don't worry, sister, I know what to do," Qi Ling said.
After Qi Ling left, Bibi Dong recalled every moment they had spent together and couldn't help but smile, "That was wonderful, little brother, you're so kind..."
After leaving the Pope's Palace, Qi Ling headed towards the Qilin Team's rest area. Naturally, everyone asked her a series of questions, to which Qi Ling could only offer a perfunctory explanation: the Pope was merely trying to win her over.
"Hehe, I knew it! Someone as talented as you, my dear, even the Pope would be tempted to win you over!" Dugu Yan said. "So, did you agree, my dear?"
"Hmm... I guess I wouldn't say that," Qi Ling said somewhat guiltily. After all, she had already said she wouldn't hold back, so it shouldn't be considered that she had been bribed, right?
For the finals of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, Spirit City specially set up a venue in the center of the Spirit City. The entire arena is made of granite and has a diameter of over a hundred meters.
This enormous arena was reinforced with a massive number of Soul Tool, a testament to the Spirit Hall's immense wealth. Even if Qi Ling were to exert all her strength, she probably wouldn't be able to destroy it as she had before.
Directly in front of the arena is the Pope's Palace. The notice posted by the Spirit Hall has announced that the final three finalists will compete in the Pope's Palace, and the Pope will personally crown the champion.
This is an unparalleled honor for any Soul Master, and the mere thought of this honor is enough to make people flock to it.
Early in the morning, all the participating academies arrived at the competition venue under the guidance of the Spirit Hall's personnel. Each academy had its own rest area with a view of the entire arena.
On the side opposite the Pope's Palace is the VIP judging panel, where representatives from the two great empires, as well as representatives from the Spirit Hall, will watch the battle.
Since the order of the first day's matches had already been determined, with fifteen teams from the two great empires competing against each other based on their strength, the draw was skipped. All the teams headed to their respective rest areas to prepare for the matches.
The Qilin Team, as the number one team in Heaven Dou City, will appear in the second match. As for the first match, it will be the number one team in the Star Luo Empire against the number fifteen team in the Heaven Dou Empire. Qi Ling can also take this opportunity to see the strength of that mysterious team.
Just as Qi Ling and the others arrived at their rest area and sat down to relax, suddenly, a petite figure peeked out from outside, looked inside, and exclaimed with delight, "Hey? Qi Ling! You're Qi Ling, right?"
It was a girl who looked like a character from a manga, and she was also someone Qi Ling knew. Upon seeing her, Qi Ling couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, " Xiao Ye? What are you doing here?"
That's right, this person is none other than the little girl, Xiao Ye, whom Qi Ling had met in the Star Dou Great Forest before. This clever and mischievous girl left a deep impression on Qi Ling.
"Great! It really is you! I knew we were meant to be!" Xiao Ye excitedly rushed over and buried herself in Qi Ling's arms. "Hehe, see, see, I knew I wasn't wrong!"
"Huh? Hey, hey, hey, you little brat, what are you doing!" Dugu Yan, who was standing to the side, was extremely surprised to see Xiao Ye suddenly throw herself into Qi Ling's arms. "Get out of here right now, you little brat! I've never done anything like this before!"
"You're so stingy!" Xiao Ye made a face at Dugu Yan, then smiled and said to Qi Ling, " Qi Ling, what are you doing here? Are you here to compete too?"
"Yes, everyone here is here to compete," Qi Ling said, then paused, "And you, Xiao Ye, what are you here for?"
Meanwhile, on the enormous arena, a cardinal in red robes stepped forward and announced loudly, "The first match of the first round of the finals will be between the Night Raid Team and the Aotuo Team! Please bring up the players from both sides."
"Of course I'm here to compete too, Qi Ling!" Xiao Ye said as she walked towards the arena. "Captain Qi Ling, I'll have to ask for your help in the later matches!"
Then, to Qi Ling's astonishment, Xiao Ye stepped onto the arena and stood in the very center of the Star Luo Empire's team, thus revealing her identity.
Upon seeing this, not only Qi Ling, but everyone else was also shocked, because they immediately realized that this cute little girl was actually the captain of the Night Raid Team, the powerful Soul Emperor!
"This... this is impossible! She's clearly not even older than me!" Dugu Yan said in disbelief, because such a blow was simply too great!
Soul Emperor! That's Soul Emperor, a true Soul Emperor above level sixty! Judging from Xiao Ye's age, he's clearly not even twenty. This can't just be described as terrifying; it's downright horrifying!
Xiao Ye's appearance sparked discussion among everyone present. Looking at the petite Xiao Ye, they couldn't believe that she actually possessed the strength of Soul Emperor.
Seemingly sensing the doubts of the crowd, Xiao Ye smiled slightly. Although she did not summon her Martial Soul, she did summon her Soul Ring, a total of six, revealing her true identity as Six-Ring Soul Emperor.
Upon seeing Xiao Ye's Soul Ring, everyone in the audience fell into a deathly silence, their eyes wide as if they were witnessing something unbelievable.
What shocked them was the six Soul Ring that Xiao Ye displayed, because the colors of those six Soul Ring were purple, purple, black, black, black, and red!