Chapter 118 Since you want to pursue excitement, why not just go straight to the end The next day, Xingluo Square, competition area. After three days of intense and exciting elimination matches, the first stage of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Fighting Soul Competition has finally come to an end. There were only 67 teams left from the original 133 teams today. After the first round of eliminations, the remaining college teams will be stronger. The competition will naturally be more exciting, which has caused the Xingluo Square, which can accommodate 200,000 people, to be jammed. The person in charge of the competition in the Xingluo Empire was very smart. He sold battle reports in an official way. Not only did they contain the information that had already been revealed by each team, but also detailed battle reports of each game. Although the price was only a few copper coins, there were too many people buying them, and the battle reports were updated every day, which meant a huge income. The income from tickets and battle reports alone made the royal family of the Xingluo Empire earn a fortune. Not only that, the Star Luo Empire was also very good at dealing with people. Even for those eliminated academies, the round-trip travel expenses and accommodation fees were covered by the Star Luo Empire. It also provided subsidies to many contestants, and provided treatment for the injured and pensions for the dead. These measures have won praise from almost all participating colleges, and can be said to have won both face and substance. Correspondingly, as the Emperor of Xingluo, Xu Jiawei's prestige naturally soared. When the time came, the Emperor Xu Jiawei of the Xingluo Empire appeared on the city wall with his hands behind his back, smiling and waving to the people below, while the people in the entire square kept cheering "Long live the emperor".

Seeing this scene, Xu Jiawei was very proud and gave a look to the minister beside him. Seeing this, the host of the Xingluo Empire who was organizing this competition took two steps forward, holding the soul guide microphone, and announced: "Your Majesty and all members of the organizing committee witnessed that, under absolutely fair, just and open conditions, the sixty-seven finalists were divided into eight groups after a group draw. They will earn points through a round-robin tournament, and the top two teams in each group will qualify for the top sixteen." "Group One: Shrek Academy." When the names of the eight groups were fully announced, the members of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Team in the audience looked bewildered, not knowing what expression to make. "We are so lucky. All the eight teams in our group are strong teams that can be ranked within the top 30 in comprehensive strength. The Shrek team is different. They are all ranked at the bottom in comprehensive strength. I don't believe that they were not admitted by recommendation." Meng Hongchen curled his lips, holding a booklet analyzing the strength of each team in his hand. Xiao Hongchen slammed the table and stood up: "The Xingluo Empire is too shameless. The next competition will be held in our Sun Moon Empire. Aren't they afraid of our revenge?" Huo Yuhao stroked his chin and said, “I think the Xingluo Empire has given up. Since they have been targeted, they might as well do it thoroughly. As for the next term, they didn’t expect a good result anyway, so they might as well just give up.” "If their Xingluo Empire can be the first, our Sun-Moon Empire can naturally be the fifteenth in the next session. Since the groups have been divided, there is no point in saying more. What if the draw is tampered with? When has our Sun-Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy ever been afraid? Don't forget our strength. Our goal this time is still to qualify with all wins!" Old Ma said coldly. "I have absolute confidence in the strength of our team. Let's fight with all our might and show the power of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy!" "Before coming here, the hall master has already issued a clear order to let these people who are immersed in the glory of the past see what it means for soul guide technology to change the world!" Xu Jiawei sat in the best viewing position above the Imperial City, his expression expressionless. Sitting below him was a girl of about seventeen or eighteen years old, with a beautiful face. She was wearing a red gauze skirt, which set off her well-developed figure very beautifully, giving people a sense of perfection. The girl was none other than the princess of the Xingluo Empire's royal family, Xu Jiawei's youngest sister, Xu Jiujiu. Xu Jiujiu looked at Xu Jiawei and said with some concern: "Brother, isn't it a bit too conspicuous for us to target the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy? I'm afraid that in the next term, our Xingluo Empire's academy will be subjected to crazy revenge from the Sun Moon Empire." Xu Jiawei knew that his actions would cause controversy, but he chose the lesser of two evils. He sighed and explained: "Jiujiu, you don't know that I didn't want to do things so drastically. This situation was requested by Shrek. Yesterday, the Taotie Douluo from their Sea God Pavilion came to me in person. Tell me, can I refuse this favor?" "What? Everyone knows that the Shrek team has been severely weakened. With this lineup, do they still want to win the championship of this competition?" Xu Jiujiu showed a surprised look. "It's very possible. I see that Taotie Douluo is determined to win the championship of this competition. I am also confused about the basis of Shrek Academy. But Jiujiu, don't forget that Shrek Academy has been able to stand for ten thousand years, not for nothing. It would be impossible without a trump card in hand. Besides, the so-called ten thousand years of glory is what they value most."

"Since we have to offend the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy in order to take care of Shrek, let's just go all the way." Xu Jiawei took a sip of tea, his eyes deep. He has always been a decisive person, and no matter what decision he made, he would never hesitate. "By the way, Jiujiu, after the round-robin tournament is over, we must prepare well for the top auction. Don't forget our purpose this time. The rankings in the tournament are all meaningless. The most important thing is to make money and find ways to get the latest soul guides from the Sun Moon Empire." "Don't worry, my royal brother. The auction items we prepared this time will definitely help us raise a large sum of money. As for the items that have been kept at the bottom of the box, I believe that no matter whether it is the Sun Moon Empire or anyone else, they will definitely be very interested." On the other side, the atmosphere in Shrek Academy was very relaxed and happy at this time. This time their "luck" was very good. Except for one team whose cultivation level was similar to theirs, the rest of the teams were basically at the bottom of the overall strength in this competition. It can be said that they have ensured that they can qualify as the top two in the group. "Teacher Wang, we are so lucky this time!" Wang Dong was in a very excited mood. Having watched the elimination rounds, everyone in Shrek had been feeling a little heavy-hearted, but now that the groups were announced, the gloom over everyone's head had been swept away. Wang Yan chuckled twice unnaturally and didn't say anything. He didn't dare tell these children the truth about their good luck. Last night, Elder Xuan found him and took out Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen and Dai Yueheng, who were almost finished recovering. Mr. Xuan didn't say where they were going, but he told himself that he must make sure the kids in the reserve team survive the round-robin tournament. When he comes back, Shrek’s eternal glory will surely continue! As soon as the draw was over today, Wang Yan knew that this "luck" was definitely due to human factors. Wang Yan felt unhappy. Since when did Shrek rely on such dishonorable means to advance to the competition? But he had no choice. After all, he was just a team leader and the final say was not his. "Teacher Wang, do you know where Senior Sister Ma and the others went?" Beibei asked, somewhat puzzled. "I don't know where they went, but kids, I promise you, as long as we make it through the round-robin tournament, when Xiaotao and Yueheng come back, the glory of our Shrek will continue!" "Believe in yourself, we are Shrek!" Wang Yan was passionate and tried hard to mobilize the emotions of the team members. Wang Yan had some guesses in his mind about what Master Xuan was going to do with the three main members, but he definitely couldn't say it now. If the facts are really as he guessed, then Shrek may really have a chance to win the championship again this time. Wang Dong and the other seven people were encouraged and excited, with fighting spirit burning in their eyes. In the first round of the round-robin tournament, Shrek Academy played against a little-known team from the Sky Soul Empire and was drawn into a seven-on-seven team battle. The strength of this team is not as good as the Qianling Academy team that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy encountered before. This was a team composed entirely of Soul Sect members, without even a Soul King in the team, and they were no match for Shrek Academy. As expected, within three minutes of the start, they were swept by Shrek Academy.

Upon seeing this, the audience in the auditorium once again burst into cheers as loud as a landslide and tsunami, and the atmosphere was extremely sensational. "Comparing yourself to others is really frustrating. Why do these Shrek guys have to fight against such a bunch of delivery guys all the way?" Xiao Hongchen was still a little indignant, and his teeth were almost broken. "Don't worry, don't worry. Looking at the situation, it's already the round-robin tournament, and Shrek still has these few reserve team members. It seems that they really have no one left. This time, we should be safe." Meng Hongchen observed the situation on the stage and said thoughtfully. "Hmph, if the championship is won by beating a few losers like these, that would be too meaningless. I won't accept that." Xiao Hongchen snorted coldly. Huo Yuhao stood beside the two of them, not saying a word. He always felt that something was wrong. According to the normal situation in the original novel, it was already the round-robin stage, and the three remaining regular players of Shrek should have shown up. But Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen seemed to have disappeared out of thin air. These three never showed up in either the knockout or round-robin tournaments. This is really abnormal. Huo Yuhao narrowed his eyes slightly. "Fang Yuan, why are you silent? Tell me, when we win the championship, how are we going to celebrate when we get back?" Xiao Hongchen is still setting flags unscrupulously. Huo Yuhao simply patted his shoulder and said earnestly, “Xiao, you better be more careful. Do you know that people who open champagne at halftime will not have a good ending?” Turn around and leave. Xiao Hongchen was left confused: "Champagne? What is that?" Soon, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy also faced its first round-robin match. The opponent is Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy. As the first academy in the Sun-Moon Empire besides the Sun-Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, the strength of Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy is undoubtedly strong. Six Soul Kings and one Soul Master. Unfortunately, the shameless Xing Luo Empire directly arranged the two into the same group in order to consume the power of the Sun Moon Empire Academy. Both colleges are located in Mingdu, so they are usually familiar with each other. Ma Rulong also knows the captain of the other team. Although we are all helpless, there is nothing to say since we have already met each other, so we have to fight as hard as we can. The result of the draw was exactly a seven-on-seven team battle. The Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy used the same lineup as the knockout round, with Huo Yuhao replacing a regular player. As a result, the regular player who was replaced by Huo Yuhao looked at Huo Yuhao with resentment in his eyes.

I'm a regular player, why do you make me a reserve player? Both teams lined up and the referee shouted "match begins". The soul guides at Mingdu Soul Guide Academy are all group soul guides. They released the soul guide shields at the first opportunity, and the long-range soul guide devices were ready to go. Just as I was about to launch, I was shocked to find out. Damn, where are the people from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy? How come they are all gone! As soon as the game started, Huo Yuhao used his simulated soul skills to mimic the team members and the arena environment. On the empty arena, all the people from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy seemed to have disappeared out of thin air. This left everyone in the audience confused. The captain of Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy gritted his teeth, this situation was too passive. In order to find the people from the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy, they had to use the soul guide ray sweeping tactics. This forced Huo Yuhao and the others out. However, at this time, everyone in the Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy had already consumed a large amount of soul power, while the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy had almost no loss. With the help of Huo Yuhao's spiritual detection soul skill, the soul guide rays of everyone in the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guide Academy were almost always accurate. It didn't take much effort at all and the Mingdu Soul Instructor Academy was easily taken over. This caused all the colleges present to be shocked. The strength of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy is simply too strong. In particular, the soul-guided rays in everyone's hands are extremely ghostly for some reason, and they can often arrive first after being launched, as if they don't need to be seen. In addition, all the members are six-ring soul emperors. How to fight with such a lineup? Who can win? Therefore, the next thing was very simple, although the group of Sun Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy could be called the group of death. However, due to the powerful strength displayed by Huo Yuhao and his team, all the teams that encountered them gave up. This is a very wise choice. Instead of trying your best and losing in the end, it is better to retain your strength and fight for the second place. Therefore, the opponents that Huo Yuhao and his team encountered actually had four or five teams give up in a row. Faced with this situation, Huo Yuhao and the others naturally couldn't stop laughing. However, when one academy decided not to give up and drew a one-on-one match, the members of the Sun and Moon Royal Soul Instructor Academy finally exposed their true cultivation level. The faces of all the teams in the audience became extremely embarrassed. "Damn it, we were cheated." "What seven Soul Emperors? Damn, they only have one Soul Emperor!" (End of this chapter)