Registration and Groupings
After registration, Qin Ming led everyone into the private rest area on the side.
The room was spacious and bright, with an entire wall made of transparent crystal windows that faced the main battle Soul Fighting Zone, offering a clear view of the match. Two teams were currently battling it out on the stage, the light from their clashing Soul Power rising and falling. The cheers of the audience drifted in through the glass, muffled yet still conveying their fervor.
The group sat down, Qin Ming took out a scroll of animal hide race schedule from his Soul Tool and spread it out on the table. The scroll was densely marked with the distribution of venues in each competition area, the schedule, and the scoring rules for different levels of Soul Fighting.
Qin Ming pointed at the blueprint and said solemnly, "Try to stagger the individual, duo, and team matches as much as possible. This will maximize the training effect and allow us to accumulate more points. After all, our goal is to reach the Silver Soul Fighter Realm, and relying solely on team matches is too slow."
He first pointed to the words "Singles Competition": "First up is the singles competition. Lin Chen, Yu Tianheng, Xiao Wu, Dugu Yan, the four of you will participate."
The four nodded slightly, offering no objections.
"The individual competition tests your combat skills and adaptability on the spot. Without teammates, you have to rely entirely on yourself." Qin Ming gave instructions one by one. "Lin Chen, your focus is on the connection between control and burst damage. Try to use spatial Soul Skill as little as possible, relying purely on Chaos Suppression and physical combat to hone your foundation. Don't always think about using Teleportation to cheat. Only with a solid foundation can you go far in the future."
"Understood." Lin Chen nodded. He had already planned to use the individual competition to refine the fusion between the Chaos Pearl and his physical body, and Qin Ming's arrangement suited him perfectly.
"Tian Heng, practice the consistency of your offensive attacks." Qin Ming turned to Yu Tianheng, "Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon is known for its explosive power. You need to try overwhelming an opponent of the same level in one fell swoop, from the start to the end, without giving the opponent a chance to breathe. Don't always hold back; Power Attack System needs to have the momentum of Power Attack System."
Yu Tianheng nodded slightly, and a crackling sound of lightning rang out from his fingertips, signifying his agreement.
"Xiao Wu, you need to focus on the connection between movement and Teleportation." Qin Ming looked at Xiao Wu, his tone softening. "The advantage of the Soft Bone Rabbit lies in its agility. You need to perfect the coordination between Teleportation and Waist Bow, so that you come and go without a trace, making it impossible for your opponent to find you. Don't always think about head-on confrontation; close-range attacks can also incorporate the tactics of Agility Attack System."
"Okay!" Xiao Wu nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. She was overjoyed to be able to compete with Lin Chen.
"Yanzi, the precision and nuance of your poison training," Qin Ming said, turning to Dugu Yan one last time. "Don't unleash deadly poison right away. Learn to control the situation, use weak poisons to wear down your opponent, and strong poisons to finish them off, building up layer by layer. The essence of a Poison Soul Master lies in 'control,' not 'kill,' understand?"
Dugu Yan pursed her lips and reluctantly hummed in agreement, but did not refute it. She knew in her heart that Qin Ming was right.
"Next up is the pairs competition," Qin Ming said, changing the subject and pointing to the diagram. "We'll be divided into three groups, each with its own focus."
"The first group, Lin Chen and Xiao Wu, will participate in the Soul Elder level doubles competition."
Xiao Wu's eyes lit up instantly. She immediately sat up straight, her lips curving upwards involuntarily, and she secretly tugged at Lin Chen's sleeve.
"You two are a spatial assault duo," Qin Ming said solemnly. "Lin Chen's Chaos Suppression is responsible for large-scale crowd control, while Void Shift is responsible for positioning and breaking formations. Combined with Xiao Wu's Teleportation and Waist Bow burst, the main strategy is fast attacks, specifically targeting the opponent's backline support and control units. The training is about perfect teamwork; you need to be in sync, knowing each other's next move without even saying a word."
Lin Chen nodded slightly. The combination of space and strong offense is a nightmare for backline supports. If mastered, it can be a sharp weapon in team battles.
"The second group, Yu Tianheng and Ye Lingling, will also participate in the Soul Elder level doubles competition."
Yu Tianheng paused for a moment, then turned to look at Ye Lingling beside him. Ye Lingling also raised her eyes slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in them, before nodding gently.
"Lingling is a pure Support System Soul Master and has almost no chance of winning in the singles competition, so in order to achieve the points target, she has to team up with Tian Heng to participate in the doubles competition."
Qin Ming tapped the table. "You two are the Thunder Healing Sustainment Combination. Tian Heng's Thunder will launch a frontal assault, tearing through the defenses and maintaining sustained pressure; Lingling will provide simultaneous healing from the flanks and rear with Nine Heart Begonia, supplemented by Soul Power nurturing, allowing you to recover while fighting. This combination of strong offense and sustained sustain can stretch the battle lines, increasing your advantage as the fight progresses."
Yu Tianheng pondered for a moment and nodded. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon had strong explosive power, but its Soul Power was consumed in continuous battles. With Ye Lingling's healing and Soul Power nourishment, it could make up for the shortcoming and double its ability to fight in a prolonged battle.
Ye Lingling responded softly, her fingertips unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
"The third group, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, will participate in the Soul Grandmaster level doubles competition."
The two brothers exchanged a glance and patted their chests in unison.
"You are the Double Shield Iron Wall combination. Two Black Tortoise stack up your defense, focusing on defense and counterattack. The goal is to hold on until the opponent is exhausted, and then slowly counterattack. You are training resilience and a sense of layering in defense. Don't use all your Soul Power on the shield at once; a slow and steady approach is the key to Defense System."
Shi Mo replied in a deep, booming voice, "Don't worry, Instructor Qin, we brothers may not be good at much else, but we can definitely take a beating!"
Everyone laughed, and the previously somewhat tense atmosphere eased considerably.
"Finally, and most importantly—the seven-person team competition, with all members participating, grouped according to Soul Elder level." Qin Ming's expression turned serious again. "This is the core; everyone will participate. Lin Chen will coordinate the overall situation, responsible for tactical deployment and surprise attacks; Tian Heng will lead the frontal assault; Xiao Wu will roam and harass, controlling the opponent's flanks; Yanzi will use poison control on the flanks to compress the opponent's space; Lingling will be positioned in the center, responsible for group healing; Shi Mo and Shi Mo will be at the very front, absorbing the opponent's first wave of attack."
"Our core tactic is for Lin Chen to launch a spatial attack to cut off the backline, while the others suppress the enemy from the front, attacking from both sides to quickly break down their formation. But we can't rely on just this one move. I'll give you some additional training on different formations to deal with different opponent formations."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone. "Remember this, although the game is supposed to be a friendly competition with referees to protect you, don't let your guard down."
"Also, the Great Soul Arena is a mixed bag; all sorts of people come here. After your match, go back to the rest area. Don't wander around or get into conflicts with anyone. If you encounter any trouble, find me or the Soul Fighting Arena's steward."
"Understood!" the seven responded in unison, their voices clear and bright.
The day of the competition arrived in the blink of an eye. The night was as dark as ink, but the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena was as bright as day.
The seven-story Soul Fighting was stacked on top of each other, with each level surrounded by densely packed stands. Thousands of spectators filled the stands, and the shouts, cheers, and betting cries merged into a huge sound wave that made the dome tremble slightly.