Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire.
As the undisputed largest city in the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City was the political, cultural, and economic center, boasting the title of "Impregnable Imperial Capital."
The bustling streets were filled with noise. The Shrek Academy group had arrived as scheduled. This year's Soul Master Tournament was being held in Star Luo City!
The prestige of the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament went without saying. It evolved from the All-Continent Elite Soul Master Tournament held ten thousand years ago. From a competition between elite soul master academies on the Douluo Continent, it had expanded to include competitions between various academies from the four major empires on both the Douluo Continent and the Sun Moon Continent.
It could be said that the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament was the most watched competition on both continents. It was also a test of the strength of the new generation of academies and powers, held every five years.
Tang Wutong, Huo Yuhao, Qiu'er, and the others, who were participating in the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament for the first time, were curious about the lively, even crowded, streets.
Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen were clearly unhappy. Their strength was obviously the strongest, but they had become substitutes instead of the main team. They really didn't understand what the teachers and elders were thinking!
Yan Shaozhe walked at the front of the team, with Wang Yan, Zhou Yi, and Cai Meier distributed around the students. Xuan Lao walked at the very back of the team, lazily holding a chicken leg in one hand and a wine gourd in the other. However, his mind was focused on Su Qingfeng; he would react immediately if anyone dared to attack him!
Old Song didn't accompany them. Instead, she remained hidden in the shadows, monitoring the surrounding environment and potential threats. She was prepared to eliminate any unexpected crises or underhanded schemes.
The group made their way towards a seven-story hotel called Star Emperor, located within the second ring of Star Luo City.
This grand hotel was owned by the royal family and had been specifically set aside to accommodate contestants from the advanced Soul Master and Soul Engineer Academies of various nations.
As the perennial champion of the Soul Master Tournament, Shrek Academy was naturally assigned the most luxurious and top-tier rooms.
On the way, Yan Shaozhe briefed the group on the Soul Master Tournament:
"This is the first time for our main team to participate in the tournament, so you might lack experience. You can consult with Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen, who were champions in the previous tournament. Of course, just take it easy."
"There are four major empires on the two continents: the Heavenly Soul Empire, the Heaven Spirit Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Sun Moon Empire. The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Battle Tournament rotates between the capitals of these empires. This means that each nation only gets to host once every twenty years."
"Therefore, people from the hosting nation will flood the city. Star Luo City will become increasingly crowded in the coming days. Although our ancestors said, 'Those who don't cause trouble are mediocre,' try to behave yourselves this time."
"Right, Little Junior Brother, you'll need to show your face during the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament, so you won't be able to wear your mask."
"Junior Brother, I know you want to keep a low profile. However, since fate has given you such looks and talent, and you've reached this position, you should learn to enjoy and adapt to the influence it brings. Many people want that kind of admiration but can't have it. You should be happy."
After checking into the hotel, Yan Shaozhe patted Su Qingfeng on the shoulder and said with a smile.
Next, he had to go to the Soul Master Tournament's officials to discuss some matters regarding on-site security.
Every Soul Master Tournament, Shrek Academy's appearance drew attention. Especially their rivals, the Sun Moon Royal Academy's people, who had arrived in Star Luo City early. They watched Shrek's people enter the Star Emperor Hotel from the city tower, contemplating Shrek Academy's deployment.
The old man had a face full of bristly beard, and was also tall. His short white hair was like steel needles. The hair on both sides of his temples connected with the beard, giving him a fierce and imposing look. Beside him, a tall and burly young man with short hair crossed his arms and said:
"There seem to be many new faces among the people Shrek has sent this time. They look only twelve or thirteen years old. Only Ma Xiaotao, Ling Luochen, and Gongyang Mo, three of the Shrek Seven Devils, are present. Dai Yuhang, Chen Zifeng, and other strong opponents from the previous session don't seem to be here? Or were they held up by something?"
"I counted, most of them are new faces, and the new faces can just form a team of seven and have substitute players. Could it be that Shrek wants those newcomers to play this time?"
Old Ma's eyes were filled with a hint of anger as he snorted, "Disrespect, this is disrespect for us. The people from Shrek simply look down on us. They think they are already invincible among the younger generation of the two continents and can casually form a team. Even with a lineup of old and new players, they can still secure the championship and crush us. This is a slap in the face, the most direct slap in the face. According to the rules of the tournament, registration closed today. They are going to compete with us with such a lineup. Ma Rulong!"
"Yes!" The young man stood up straight, his voice firm and powerful.
"If we lose to Shrek Academy again this year, you, as the captain, will get out of Mingde Hall."
"Yes!" Ma Rulong only replied with a single word. Anger burned in his eyes. He had trained diligently for five years, all to bring honor to the Royal Academy and break free from their second-place status!
At this moment, a handsome young man leaned against a pillar nearby. His hands were exceptionally fair and slender, their jade-like color something even girls would envy. He seemed very concerned about his hands, even while speaking to Old Ma, constantly gazing at them as if admiring the most exquisite artwork in the world.
"Old Ma, don't be so hasty. I don't think Shrek Academy's team is as simple as it seems."
"I wonder if you noticed that when Shrek entered the city, an old man followed behind their team. That old man's identity is definitely not simple. Although he looks unkempt, his steps are steady. I'm afraid it's someone from their Seagod Pavilion, Taotie Douluo Xuanzi."
"The two leading the team in front are also not simple. They should both be members of their Seagod Pavilion. The fact that they sent three people from the Seagod Pavilion to escort them shows how much importance they place on this competition, unprecedented importance."
"More importantly, whether it's their leading teacher, the old man from the Seagod Pavilion, or the previous champions like Ma Xiaotao and Ling Luochen, they're all centered around one person. And that person even entered the city wearing a mask. That guy has an outstanding temperament from afar. I wonder what his background is?"
Xiao Hongchen was the reserve team captain of the Sun Moon Empire Royal Academy, which meant he would be the main team in the next Soul Master Tournament. He had come with the main team to watch the competition and gain experience.
Xiao Hongchen's words made everyone else pause. He seemed to be right, didn't he?
"According to the information from the students we have placed in Shrek Academy, Shrek's outer court had a special student named Su Qingfeng a few months ago. His identity is very mysterious. I wonder if it's him?"
"Special students? Shrek Academy is doing this too? Cough cough, anyway, Xiao Hongchen, you need to focus on the students under fifteen at Shrek Academy. They are your opponents for the next tournament, understand?" Old Ma said.
Xiao Hongchen finally raised his head and smiled slightly. That smile actually gave off a very pleasant feeling. It was unclear whether it was his looks or his inherent arrogance that gave him such confidence. He said faintly, "Old Ma, my only opponent is myself."
"Hmph, we're not afraid of those Shrek Academy guys. I don't care about the one wearing a mask. What the heck is so pretentious? Does he think he's handsome wearing a mask? Who cares to look at him?
In the next Soul Master Tournament, we will definitely amaze everyone. They won't be our opponents."
At this moment, a gorgeous girl, who looked eight or nine parts similar to Xiao Hongchen, spoke proudly. If the two of them were dressed the same, outsiders would hardly be able to tell them apart.
The girl's long hair was a rare gray-white color, faint, like the blending of white and gray in the starry sky, shimmering with a faint luster. She looked very outstanding, not inferior to a beautiful girl like Tang Wutong. She seemed to carry a certain arrogance and confidence in her bones, just like her brother Xiao Hongchen.
However, this confidence would soon be destroyed.
Xiao Hongchen smiled slightly, "That's right, I don't think they can display the strength that we will look up to."
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