Chapter 141: Arrogant Ice Empress
The captain of the Heavenly Soul Team did not fall, nor was he injured.
Yet his entire body was trembling, his face pale.
It was too terrifying, truly too terrifying!
This spirit soul was no different from a real spirit beast, its might was overwhelmingly fearsome!
They didn't even need the Liyue Academy members to make a move; they were already defeated by the two ten-thousand-year spirit souls.
As for the hundred-thousand-year Golden Tortoise, it didn't even get a chance to act.
In the contestant rest area, many participants were pale-faced and bewildered.
They knew spiritual souls were strong, but they never expected them to be this strong!
If one could fuse with several spirit souls, with just a wave of their hand, they could summon a "spirit soul army." How could any soul master of the same level be a match?
The young, full of vigor and passion, were not the type to easily admit defeat.
But after witnessing Bei Bei and the others' methods, they fell into deep thought.
Even if they fought a real battle, would they really be a match for Bei Bei and the others?
"Liyue Academy!"
"Liyue! Liyue!"
"Bei Bei! Bei Bei!"
The audience cheered and rejoiced, but to the contestants, it felt like knives stabbing their hearts.
"If we can't take first place, fighting for second, third… or even tenth isn't bad."
Hearing this, everyone turned their eyes to their captain. Could the goal be adjusted so flexibly?
What if they lost this match?
In the VIP seats, the White Tiger Duke's expression was not pleasant.
Once prejudice is formed, anything even remotely related to the other party will be displeasing.
He held a great prejudice against Zhongli, and since Liyue was closely tied to Zhongli, seeing the students of Liyue Academy so powerful naturally put him in a bad mood.
Just because he couldn't say it out loud didn't mean he wouldn't curse in his heart.
Dai Hao had spent half his life on the battlefield, making outstanding contributions to the Star Luo Empire, and was one of its top nobles.
With such status and position, this deity had never given him a proper glance, nor was willing to heal his son.
That was bad enough, but Zhongli, without his consent, had exposed his dishonorable actions of deceiving a young girl, causing his reputation to plummet.
While he wasn't universally overlooked, the way people looked at him now carries a hint of mockery, lacking the respect they once had.
"If only my ancestor…"
Dai Hao thought of Dai Mubai, but shook his head.
Even the Sea God Tang San was no match for Zhongli, and Dai Mubai, even with Zhu Zhuqing, likely couldn't defeat him either.
If Tang San had the confidence, he would have long brought the original Shrek Seven Devils to deal with Zhongli.
Dai Hao wasn't foolish and naturally understood this.
"Yay, Bei Bei and Xiao Ya are amazing, they took care of their opponents in one move!"
A voice not far away broke Dai Hao's train of thought. It was Paimon.
Hearing Paimon's words, everyone nodded slightly.
Indeed, it was impressive. Such a match was something they had never seen before!
Using spirit souls to directly defeat their opponents without the soul masters even needing to act, this…
"Miss Bing'er, you're also a spiritual soul. Could you defeat Bei Bei and the others?"
Out of curiosity, Paimon turned to the Ice Empress and asked.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's eyes twitched.
This Miss Bing'er was none other than the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion, one of the Ten Great Ferocious Beasts!
Defeating Bei Bei and the others would be as easy as pie.
Not just Bei Bei and the others, but everyone present, aside from Zhongli and Snow Empress, was no match for Ice Empress.
After fusing with Paimon, Ice Empress's strength had not decreased but increased, and she could even draw on Zhongli's energy. Her power was beyond everyone's imagination.
Ice Empress's mouth opened slightly, as if about to speak but then stopped.
Even at its peak, the Golden Tortoise wouldn't dare to challenge her, the Ice Empress, let alone the current Golden Tortoise…
"They'd need to train for another hundred thousand years to surpass this empress."
Ice Empress crossed her arms, speaking with a proud expression.
Hearing this answer, Paimon's eyes broadened, somewhat confused.
A hundred thousand years… Zhongli's age was a secret. Some said he had lived for over six thousand years, others said over seven thousand, but definitely not more than ten thousand.
Zhongli was already so strong. A hundred thousand years… it was truly unimaginable!
"Miss Bing'er is amazing!"
"Of course!"
"With this empress protecting you, no one in the world can harm you!"
As long as no god-level experts appear, Ice Empress was fearless at this moment.
"Hehe, thank you, Miss Bing'er!"
Listening to their conversation, everyone's eyes twitched.
Even without Ice Empress's protection, who in the world would dare harm Paimon?
Defeating Paimon was one thing, but what would happen after defeating Paimon… those who knew, knew!
On the stage, the captain of the Heavenly Soul Team didn't hesitate and immediately conceded defeat.
He had hoped not to lose too badly, but in the end, it didn't go as planned.
"We concede. You've won. We're utterly convinced!"
The captain's performance didn't draw any mockery from the crowd.
Although the Heavenly Soul Team had lost, they were still prodigies who had defeated countless peers.
It wasn't that they were too weak, but that their opponents were too strong!
"Liyue Academy versus Heavenly Soul Advanced Soul Master Academy, Liyue Academy wins!"
The referee quickly announced the result.
"Liyue! Liyue!"
At this moment, the members of the Heavenly Soul Team also stood up. They hadn't suffered much harm, only minor superficial injuries.
"Thank you for holding back!"
They cupped their hands towards Bei Bei and the others, expressing their gratitude.
It wasn't that they were particularly tough, but that Bei Bei and the others had held back. Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to stand.
"It's just a friendly match. No need to be so polite."
Bei Bei returned the gesture.
Seeing the winners display such grace, the members of Heavenly Soul Advanced Soul Master Academy felt better, and their impression of Bei Bei and the others improved significantly.
When everyone returned to the contestant rest area, Bei Bei and Tang Ya exchanged a glance and nodded.
Now, they only needed to wait for the finals to arrive, and they could accomplish that matter.
Tang San had been unkind; they would not be righteous in return!
As for whether they could make it to the finals, they never considered the possibility of failure.
No matter which one they encountered along the way, they wouldn't lose.
Of course, this was under the assumption that the other teams didn't have hidden secrets or reserves.
As for Shrek Academy, they were just a skeleton in the grave, not worth mentioning.
"You've done very well. If there are suitable spirit souls, you'll be given priority for fusion."
Gu Yuena's expression was cold and calm as she spoke.
But her current appearance makes these words somewhat inappropriate.
"Uh…"
Tang Ya was stunned, looking at Gu Yuena with confusion.
What was this little girl saying? Don't think that just because you've fused with Xiong Jun, you can represent the spirit soul system!
Bei Bei knew Gu Yuena's identity, and hearing her words, his eyes lit up.
Gu Yuena was the ruler of the spirit beasts; her words were absolutely justified.
Then… what about the hundred-thousand-year Blue Silver Emperor?
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Chapter 142: There is no such thing as a naturally evil
The elimination round will directly eliminate half of the participating academies.
Some participating academies are clearly strong and can easily pass the elimination round.
However, they ended their journey early because they underestimated their opponents or encountered a stronger academy.
There is also an element of luck in the competition.
After the Liyue Academy's match ended, the audience's enthusiasm dropped by seventy percent. Even when the four royal academies and Shrek Academy took the stage, they still didn't cause much of a stir.
Compared to when Liyue Academy appeared, it was a completely different concept.
"Brother Bei Bei, your Liyue is really rich!"
Xiao Hongchen walked down the stage with a bitter smile and came to Bei Bei's side, saying.
He didn't comment on Bei Bei and the others' strength, but on their money!
Yes, it was money!
The damned Liyue capitalists had almost reserved one-third of the spectator seats. Who could have more supporters than Liyue Academy?
Besides, the other two-thirds of the audience were mostly fans of the Martial God, so supporting Liyue Academy was just a side thing!
Wasn't the purpose of competing to gain fame and honor?
Wasn't it for the cheers after winning?
After winning, the scene was cold and quiet. Even the shouts of teammates could be heard...
Only the voices of teammates could be heard!!
Bei Bei twitched the corner of his eyes and spread his hands. What could he say?
Of course, Liyue was very rich. After all, Liyue was initially established by the Martial God and a group of wealthy merchants.
It could be said that these wealthy merchants had no martial power, but to say they had no money was impossible!
Although these wealthy merchants couldn't compare to the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect, they were not to be trifled with.
"Lady Celestial Power Star is indeed very rich. This... she probably hasn't even started yet."
This was just a "small scene." For the Celestial Power Star of Liyue Seven Stars, it was nothing.
You should know that Celestial Power Star recently opened high-end restaurants throughout the Douluo Continent. In every major city, there was a Celestial Power Star restaurant.
What kind of strength and courage was that?
Huo Yuhao's grilled fish, sold for one silver soul coin each, could fetch ten gold soul coins in Celestial Power Star's restaurants!
The Douluo Continent lacked many things, but it didn't lack nobles. They scorned grilled fish sold for one silver soul coin, but for ten gold soul coins, they will definitely try it!
Why? They ate for status and taste!
Could commoners eat such grilled fish?
Commoners only deserved to eat grilled fish sold for a few copper soul coins!
"I really believe what you said. Selling grilled fish for one silver soul coin in Liyue and ten gold soul coins in Mingdu, and it's not even as good as your junior brother Huo Yuhao!"
Mentioning this, Xiao Hongchen looked resentful. He was also one of the big fools who spent ten gold soul coins to try it!
As if reminding something, Xiao Hongchen's expression changed, and he smiled happily, "Fortunately, after this competition, Meng and I won't have to suffer this anymore!"
"???"
Bei Bei looked at Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen in confusion. Before he could ask, Xiao Hongchen continued, "After the competition, Meng and I will go back to Liyue with you. We won't return to Mingdu until the next competition!"
"This time, we are only substitute players. Next time, we will be the main team!"
"Bei Bei, next time... I, Xiao Hongchen, won't lose to you!"
"Alright, I'll be waiting!"
Bei Bei exclaimed. One step behind, always behind. For Xiao Hongchen and Meng Hongchen to catch up with him was nothing but wishful thinking!
"Damn Bei Bei, that smile of yours must be mocking me. I tell you, I won't lose!"
"Alright, alright, alright, I believe you."
Bei Bei curled his lips, looking disdainful.
"You, when I go to Liyue, I'll order a thousand fish every day, making you catch fish until your hands go soft!"
"Make your wife..."
"Master!"
Tang Ya corrected from the side. The Tang Sect hadn't disbanded yet, she was still Bei Bei's master!
"Right, make your master kill fish until her hands cramp, make your junior brother grill fish until his eyes roll back!"
Xiao Hongchen scratched his head, continuing to "threaten" Bei Bei.
But Bei Bei twitched the corner of his eye. If Xiao Hongchen really did this, their cultivation would improve even faster!
Especially Tang Ya...
"Fine, as long as you can finish it."
"Hmph, if I can't finish it, I can still do a good deed and give it to others!"
Xiao Hongchen smirked, waved at his sister Meng Hongchen, heading towards their rest area.
"Bei Bei, why do I feel... the people from the Sun Moon Empire... aren't that bad either."
Tang Ya said intermittently. The others from Liyue Academy, including Xuan Ziwen from the Mingde Hall, all looked at Tang Ya.
Most of the people here came from the three countries of Douluo. Whether by nature or education, the Sun Moon Empire and its people were considered evil, the villains in the stories.
But after interacting with people from the Sun Moon Empire, Tang Ya was surprised to find that they weren't as bad as the legends said!
You should know, the Sun Moon Empire's Crown Prince Xu Tianran even went to their grilled fish shop to eat. He was an extremely amiable big brother, whether in speech or appearance... he didn't seem like a bad person.
"Tang Ya, it's just a difference in stance."
"People from the original three countries of Douluo don't like the Sun Moon Empire as an outsider."
"But in the eyes of the Sun Moon Empire, you are also outsiders."
"Both sides have been fighting for thousands of years, with countless casualties in the open and behind the scenes. The hatred is etched in their bones."
"Once prejudiced forms in people's hearts, it's hard to change. So, only when you can truly change, can you really understand each other."
Xuan Ziwen pushed his glasses and said with an unchanged expression.
Xuan Ziwen wasn't interested in these things. His eyes were only on soul tools!
Thus, Xuan Ziwen was the most open-minded person.
There were no inherently evil people, just different stances.
"Teacher Xuan is right, we just have different stances, that's why it's like this."
"During my time in Liyue, I've also interacted with people from various countries. From Liyue's stance, they... are all good people."
"Because we have no conflicts of interest, no land, no resource conflicts."
"The Martial God is a towering mountain, making people dare not look down on him."
"That's why we get along so well with people from the four countries."
Bei Bei said with a serious expression.
Hearing this, everyone nodded. That was indeed the case.
"If only someone could unify the Douluo Continent, then there would be no more conflicts..."
Tang Ya's voice was soft, but it made everyone freeze, their eyes widening.
This... the last person with such an idea was the evil Spirit Hall ten thousand years ago!
How could Tang Ya have such a heretical idea?
Of course, if someone could truly unify the entire Douluo Continent, it would be none other than the Martial God!
Only the Martial God, with his divine power, could achieve unification with the least casualties in the shortest time!
Thinking this, everyone kept their eyes down, pretending not to hear.