As all the participating teams gathered together, the Dou Soul Arena became lively beyond measure.
The host of the Tian Dou City Soul Master Tournament held a soul-transmission device in hand and shouted in an impassioned voice:"Now, let us give a warm welcome to the guide of the Tian Dou Empire, the one who dedicates himself to the country and its people, whose merits span a thousand generations—the Emperor himself!"
As soon as the host's words ended, resounding applause filled the arena. All eyes immediately turned to Xue Xing, who had now replaced Xue Ye as emperor.
Seated in the most prominent position in the arena, Xue Xing relished the feeling. So this is how amazing it feels to be emperor.
He lightly waved to the crowd, cleared his throat, and spoke with measured authority:"The All-Continent Soul Master Tournament is a grand event held once every few years across Douluo Continent. As the organizer and guardian of this competition, I hereby announce the official opening of the All-Continent Soul Master Tournament."
A surge of enthusiastic applause erupted from the audience. Some people waved their hands frantically, hoping to catch the emperor's attention.
"Long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!"
Seeing the adoration of his future subjects, Xue Xing wanted to say a few more words. But since he had no prepared speech, he could only add a few brief remarks before giving up on continuing.
Returning to his seat, Xue Xing noticed Ning Fengzhi calmly drinking tea beside him, his gaze fixed on Shrek Academy.
Xue Xing's expression darkened slightly. What was that outfit? Even with the sponsorship of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was still this ugly? Simply embarrassing.
"Sect Master Ning, your expression doesn't seem very good?" Xue Xing said lightly.
He followed Ning Fengzhi's gaze and saw the Shrek Seven Devils dressed in drab green leather.
After restraining himself briefly, Xue Xing laughed and asked with interest:"Could it be that Sect Master Ning has some opinions about Shrek Academy?"
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Xue Xing, regained a normal expression, took a sip of tea, and chuckled warmly:"I'm just observing that every student at Shrek Academy is exceptionally talented. In the future, several of them might even receive titles."
"Oh? Such extraordinary talent."
Xue Xing knew that Ning Fengzhi secretly supported Shrek Academy, but he still feigned ignorance and asked:"Do you think these Shrek Seven Devils could serve the Tian Dou Empire?"
"This…"
Ning Fengzhi stiffened slightly, set down his teacup, and said awkwardly:"That depends on Shrek Academy's intentions. However, they are all young talents of the Tian Dou Empire, so I assume they will continue to develop within the empire."
Said without really saying anything.
Xue Xing didn't care. He knew these people would never develop within the Tian Dou Empire, much less as its "young talents."
Dai Mubai's surname, his Martial Soul—it was obvious he belonged to Xingluo. Xue Xing assumed that the Shrek Seven Devils would eventually join Xingluo.
But since they had offended the Holy Emperor, they posed no real threat. After becoming emperor, Xue Xing also inquired about Shrek Academy.
The situation was appalling: either they were suppressed by the emperor's people or were on their way to being suppressed.
Like cockroaches that can't be killed—every time they were beaten, they brainwashed themselves, and in the end, became even more aggressive.
"Hmm, Sect Master Ning seems to hold Shrek Academy in high regard?"
Xue Xing said with amusement, deliberately bringing up the topic to see which one Ning Fengzhi would pick.
"Ahem…"
Ning Fengzhi's face darkened slightly at being asked. Of course he would favor Shrek Academy—they might become gods one day, after all.
"Shrek Academy is indeed somewhat special, with a chance to win the championship. Your Majesty, let's watch the matches."
Seeming unwilling to continue this topic, Ning Fengzhi quickly gestured to the teams on stage preparing for the first-round matches.
"Hehe, let's take a look. This year, our Tian Dou Royal Academy students are even stronger than before."
Xue Xing laughed lightly. The Tian Dou Royal team now consisted mostly of elite youths from the Martial Soul Hall, each a Soul King.
The team leader, Dugu Yan, was even a Soul Saint. He could hardly believe that Shrek Academy could win, let alone take the championship. Such fanciful thinking.
"The Tian Dou Empire has abundant talent, and naturally they have a chance at victory," Ning Fengzhi said casually, then fell silent, inwardly mocking Xue Xing.
Who doesn't know that the Tian Dou Royal team has always ranked third among the three powers, basically the weakest?
Although the Royal team's strength hadn't been publicly revealed this time, it probably wasn't much higher than before. Otherwise, Xue Ye would have broadcast it across the continent long ago.
Xue Xing knew Ning Fengzhi didn't think highly of the Tian Dou Empire and smiled secretly. To think they disdained him yet still begged for help.
He, Xue Xing, even looked down on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, always buzzing around like flies—sooner or later, they'd get smacked by the Holy Emperor.
Then he could deliver the final blow, wiping the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect off the map.
The conversation ended, and both men turned their attention to the stage, where referees were letting each team draw lots to choose opponents.
"The teams for the preliminary matches are as follows…"
"First-round preliminaries: Canghui Academy vs. Purple Thunder Glory Academy."
"Black Tiger Academy vs. Panlong Academy."
…
"Shrek Academy vs. Tian Dou Royal Academy."
Once the referees finished announcing, the Shrek Seven Devils remained expressionless.
They had expected to face the Royal Academy's second team, since the first team was guaranteed a spot in the Martial Soul Hall semifinals.
Unless the Tian Dou Royal Academy had gone mad, why reveal their competitors and strategies so early?
"I heard that the strongest of the Royal Academy's second team is only a Soul Master. Let's make sure we crush their arrogance," Tang San said, recalling past experiences at the Royal Academy. In his eyes, the academy had already invited its own demise—unforgivable.
"Exactly. We, the Shrek Seven Devils, must let the Royal Academy know what real ruthlessness is!"
Dai Mubai and Oscar, as the biggest victims, scowled, obviously recalling unpleasant memories.
Their expressions were so dark it seemed water could drip from them.
Dai Mubai clenched his fists, trembling with the thrill of imminent revenge. He would smash every bone of the Royal Academy's second team, leaving them permanently crippled.
The humiliation he had suffered would be repaid tenfold. This was only the first step. Once he became Xingluo Emperor and destroyed the Martial Soul Hall, not a single member of the Tian Dou Empire would survive! Their empire would be cleansed for three days straight.
Seeing Dai Mubai and Oscar's righteous anger, Ma Hongjun, who had lived reasonably well in prison and even had the chance to boss around Yu Xiaogan, joined in for solidarity:"I, Ma Hongjun, have long despised the Royal Academy. They looked down on us before, a group of blind fools. Today, we'll show them the strength of Shrek Academy!"
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