The sun slowly rose from the eastern horizon, casting warmth over Xingluo City in the central continent.
On the city wall of the Imperial Palace, a middle-aged man in a bright yellow robe and an eight-treasure purple-gold crown stood with his hands behind his back. He occupied the very center of the main gate, the best spot to observe the arena below.
Beside him stood a beautiful woman in elegant palace attire, graceful and attentive, while a few steps behind were the civil and military officials of the Xingluo Empire.
He was the Emperor of Xingluo himself.
The emperor smiled and said, "I have awaited this grand event for far too long."
"I've also heard that this year, Shrek Academy didn't even bring their official team. It seems the championship may change hands this time."
Clearly, no matter how prestigious Shrek's reputation, the emperor didn't believe a mere reserve team could dominate the entire arena.
As the arena gates opened, crowds streamed in from all directions, forming long lines under the guidance of soldiers, gradually converging into the competition area.
Meanwhile, Huo Yuhao and his teammates had already taken their positions in the participants' area.
Today, the Shrek Academy students wore traditional dark green uniforms—the standard color of the academy.
Their position was in the very first row among all schools, a placement no other academy dared contest. It was the honor accumulated over centuries of Shrek Academy's strength.
The students from other schools, standing behind them, could not help but show surprise. Only eight had come—and most appeared far too young to be even twenty.
Whispers spread throughout the crowd:"My heavens, is Shrek too arrogant, or do they truly have talent? Their participants are so young.""Hmph, I think Shrek is just blinded by past glory. They'll be the first to be eliminated!""Perhaps this year we can aim for a top ranking ourselves!"
The ridicule did not escape anyone's notice, but Huo Yuhao remained calm and confident. These critics were mere clowns.
Nearly half an hour later, the influx of spectators concluded. The arena, once empty, was now packed, orderly divided by iron barriers, and kept under control by soldiers.
By late morning, a loud voice echoed across the plaza:"Silence!"
All soldiers stood at attention, spears raised. The once noisy plaza fell completely silent.
"The Emperor has arrived."
The Xingluo Emperor, with his empress and officials, took their positions at the front of the city wall, surveying his subjects with both gentleness and authority.
"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Douhun Competition is the most important event in our Douluo continent's soul master world. This year, it is held in our Xingluo Empire, and I am pleased.
"On behalf of the Xingluo Empire, I welcome representatives from all academies, led by Shrek Academy. I hope you will display your full prowess in the month-long competition ahead."
"I hereby declare the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Douhun Competition officially begins!"
With the emperor's proclamation, the grand event officially started.
Boom… boom… 108 cannon shots roared from the walls, signaling the commencement.
The plaza erupted into a sea of cheers. The emperor and empress took their seats, waving to the prime minister, who immediately ordered the competition to begin.
The announcer called out:"Let us welcome the team from Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy!"
A pale-faced team of youths walked forward, appearing hesitant and unsure.
Ma Xiaotao giggled and whispered to Huo Yuhao's team, "Look, that's your opponent. Some of their legs are even trembling. Stay brave—Shrek will prevail!"
She hugged Huo Yuhao warmly, teasing, "Xiao Yuhao, watch closely. I'll be the grand finale at the end!"
Wang Yan quietly reminded, "Huo Yuhao, lead the battle once on stage. The others will share your spirit perception and follow your commands."
All eyes focused on Huo Yuhao. He met their gaze with unwavering resolve:"Don't worry, leave it to me!"
Next, the announcer boomed:"The Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy team has taken the stage. And now, the academy representing true strength—the first academy of the continent, Shrek Academy!"
The plaza erupted into deafening cheers. Even the emperor stood, visibly excited.
Huo Yuhao strode toward the arena, followed by Wang Dong, Xiaoxiao, Ning Tian, and the rest. At that moment, the seven represented Shrek Academy—they were the Seven Freaks of this generation.
Both teams gathered at corners of the arena, facing each other.
The Tianling students were momentarily stunned at Shrek Academy's youth-dominated lineup. Was this the reserve team? This was an elimination round—did they not fear being eliminated? Arrogance! Utter arrogance!
Even spectators and officials from all academies were shocked. The royal Sun Moon Soul Master Academy also observed closely. Could this really be the confidence of the continent's top academy?
The judges signaled for both teams to step forward. The seven participants quickly assembled in the center.
The lead judge raised his right hand. Instantly, the vast plaza of hundreds of thousands fell silent, every eye on the arena.
The raised hand signaled both teams to take their positions. Simultaneously, 108 metal pillars on the ground emitted blinding light, rising into the sky and converging above the arena.
At the apex, twenty meters above the stage, the formation completed.
Huo Yuhao stepped forward, the remaining six forming a fan-shaped formation behind him, like stars orbiting the moon, highlighting him at the forefront.
What kind of formation was this? No academy on the continent had ever studied it. Even the judges were momentarily stunned.
"Judge, may we begin?" Huo Yuhao asked calmly.
All eyes now fixed on him. The judge snapped back to attention, lowered his hand, and shouted:"Begin!"
Instantly, both teams released their martial souls.
The Tianling team was formidable, radiating yellow and purple auras. Five were Four-Ring, two were Three-Ring.
Yet all attention remained on Huo Yuhao, advancing confidently.
A terrifying aura erupted from him, cold, ruthless, murderous, and insane.
One… two… three… seven… eight… nine!
Nine Rings!
Title Douluo!
Huo Yuhao!
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