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The Continental Elite Academy Tournament.
This was the largest tournament of soul masters in the world, organized jointly by the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Dou Empire, and the Spirit Hall.
When the time came, all the young soul masters on the continent would participate. It was a gathering of heroes and a fierce competition.
The tournament was held once every five years, and the age of the participants was limited to twenty-five years old and below. The tournament was mainly for friendly matches and was strictly forbidden to injure or kill an opponent.
If an academy killed an opponent, the academy would be expelled from the Soul Master Tournament.
Many proud and arrogant young soul masters were extremely dissatisfied with this rule. After all, blades and swords didn't have eyes, and the competition was constantly changing. If one went berserk, they could be killed if they didn't kill. Who could be sure of the propriety of this?
But no matter what, this was a rule set by the Spirit Hall and the two empires. Although there were some dissatisfied voices, no one dared to go against it.
After all, the Spirit Hall and the two empires' primary goal in organizing this tournament wasn't to let the various soul master academies fight to the death but to select the most outstanding talents. Therefore, this rule that forbade killing was a protective measure for many soul masters.
Furthermore, the most important and attractive part of this tournament was the prize for the champion — three soul bones.
A total of three soul bones.
Soul's bones have always been one of the most precious treasures on the Douluo Continent. A soul bone could significantly increase a soul master's strength. A soul master with a soul bone could cross five or six ranks and challenge those of a higher rank.
Even a Titled Douluo would covet a soul's bone.
The prize for this tournament was three soul bones, which was enough to make countless soul masters go crazy.
There was only one day left in the countdown.
Tomorrow was the day that the Soul Master Tournament would begin. Countless young geniuses felt their blood boil as they quietly waited in anticipation.
… …
Heaven Dou Academy, Main Campus, a lush forest.
"The Soul Master Tournament will begin tomorrow. Today, we'll discuss our Emperor Team's strategy."
Beside Qin Ming was a golden-robed man with black hair draped over his shoulders. He was sitting cross-legged under a towering ancient tree, smiling as he looked at Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling, and the other members of the Emperor Team. They were seriously discussing their battle tactics.
"Our Emperor Team has seven members. Fang Xuan and Tian Heng will form the main offensive core. Yan Zi will follow behind them and be responsible for providing support. The Shi brothers will use Xuanwu's Shield to protect the left and right wings of the team and prevent any sneak attacks. Lastly, Ling Ling will stay at the back of the team and heal everyone with Immortal Begonia. Yu Feng will be responsible for protecting Ling Ling."
Qin Ming's gaze was deep as he devised a strategy for everyone.
"Don't worry, teacher. We'll become the champions of the Soul Master Tournament this year."
Yu Tianheng nodded seriously. A year had passed in a hurry, and his strength had increased. He had already broken through to the Soul Ancestor realm. His eyes were filled with determination, and his heart was filled with motivation. His goal was to become the champions of the tournament.
"Yes, we only want to be the champions."
A proud smile appeared on Dugu Yan's beautiful face.
Her beautiful eyes were filled with awe-inspiring fighting spirit. She had always been proud and arrogant. After a year of bitter cultivation, her strength had significantly increased. She was very eager to become the champion of the Soul Master Tournament.
"Champions"
Ye Lingling, Yu Feng, and Shi Mo were also ambitious.
A year she had passed unknowingly. All the members of the Emperor Team had become Soul Ancestors. Even the youngest, Ye Lingling, had obtained her fourth soul ring a month ago.
Now, the Emperor Team had reached the level of a Soul Ancestor. They had the strength to become the champions of this year's Soul Master Tournament.
"Good! Good! Good! It is my honor as a teacher to have such outstanding students like you."
Qin Ming smiled with gratification. Looking at the youthful and determined faces, his heart was filled with emotion. These outstanding students of the Heaven Dou Academy were the most incredible wealth in his life.
Over the years, the champions of the Elite Soul Master tournament had always been the Spirit Hall. Not to mention the other advanced soul master academies, even the seeded teams of the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, had never won the championship.
In the last Soul Master Tournament, the Heaven Dou Academy produced many outstanding geniuses. It was known as the Age of Bronze. That year, the Emperor team was ambitious and swore to become the champions.
But in the end, they lost to the Spirit Hall in the finals.
Defeated.
And it was a crushing defeat.
Against the invincible Spirit Hall, the Heaven Dou Academy's dreams and ambitions were mercilessly torn apart.
But this year, everything was different.
This was because the Heaven Dou Academy had produced an outstanding genius. They could defeat the Spirit Hall if he led the Emperor Team.
This time, the Emperor Team finally had a glimmer of hope.
Waking up from his deep thoughts, Qin Ming revealed a satisfied smile. He raised his head to look at the "hope of the entire team," but he did not see him.
His smile gradually stiffened. Qin Ming was puzzled.
"Where's Fang Xuan?"
After talking for so long, the most important person was not there. He was speechless.
"Eh?"
Everyone was stunned.
Yu Tianheng looked at Dugu Yan. Dugu Yan looked at Ye Lingling. Ye Lingling … Everyone was confused. They shook their heads.
"We don't know. He probably snuck out to play again."
"You're still in the mood to play at a time like this?" Qin Ming was going crazy.
… …
Rome's Great Soul Arena.
This was the Great Soul Arena in the center of Heaven Dou City. In terms of scale, it was second only to the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena. However, due to the Soul Master Tournament, the Heaven Dou Great Soul Arena stopped all Soul Dueling Tournaments a month ago.
It was transformed into the main arena of the Continental Elite Tournament.
Therefore, before the Soul Master Tournament began, Rome's Great Soul Arena was currently the most popular entertainment venue in Heaven Dou City.
Crazy screams tore through the eardrums, and fanatical cheers soared into the sky. In this Great Soul Arena filled with blood and slaughter, countless spectators' blood boiled with excitement.
Two people stood facing each other in the pitch-black and eerie Great Soul Arena.
One of them was a boorish man with a stocky build. His bronze skin looked as if it was cast from steel. His entire body was filled with explosive muscles. His eyes flickered with a cold light, and his enormous body exuded a terrifying aura that intimidated the mind.
This was the rank 59 Soul King, Tie Wudi. In the Soul King-level Great Soul Arena, he had already won 99 consecutive battles. He could be said to be invincible among Soul Kings. He was indeed the strongest person below the Soul Emperor.
As for the other person, compared to Tie Wudi, he was a little thin and small. His aura was far less powerful than that of a Soul King. He seemed to be just a young man.
This was a black-haired young man with cold eyes and a mask. He stood in the arena like a weapon and stared indifferently at Tie Wudi opposite him. His eyes were as calm as water, without any fear.
"Welcome to our Rome's Great Soul Arena. I am your commentator, Wei Ji. Let's focus on the two contestants in the Great Soul Arena."
The commentator for this round, Wei Ji, used an impassioned tone to introduce Huo Yuhao to the audience.
"I'm sure everyone is familiar with the person on my left. He's Tie Wudi, who has already won ninety-nine consecutive soul duels. He's unrivaled among all the Soul Kings."
When Tie Wudi's name was announced, it immediately caused a wave of cheers and shouts. The entire Rome's Great Soul Arena was boiling.
"Ah ~ Tie Wudi, I love you."
"Come on, Tie Wudi, kill that kid."
"Tie Wudi, You're the strongest."
Tie Wudi had already accumulated a lot of popularity in the previous matches. Now, the Great Soul Arena audience was almost one-sided as they all cheered for Tie Wudi.
As for the masked black-haired young man on the side, only boos could be heard.
"Let's take a look at the other contestant. Hehe, he looks a little weak at first glance. This is the first time this contestant has appeared. Everyone may be unfamiliar with him."
Wei Ji smiled, looked down at the information in his hand, and introduced loudly,
"This person's name is Li Changshou."
"Tsk"
The audience booed.
In the past Soul Dueling Tournament, Tie Wudi accumulated 99 consecutive victories as a Soul King. Today, he would welcome his 100th battle in the Great Soul Arena.
If he won this Soul Dueling Tournament, he could achieve 100 consecutive victories and obtain the Soul King Golden Battle Soul Badge. This would be a unique honor.
Everyone present believed that this mysterious young man, "Li Changshou," appearing for the first time, would be a stepping stone for Tie Wudi to become stronger.
"Hehe, a little brat who hasn't even grown hair yet dares to challenge me. Go home and drink your mother's milk."
In the Great Soul Arena, Tie Wudi laughed evilly at the black-haired young man and put on a cruel expression.
Immediately after, five brilliant soul rings — yellow, yellow, purple, purple, and black — appeared under his feet, and a wild aura suddenly erupted.
On the other side, the black-haired young man's eyes were calm as he stood motionless in the arena. He did not activate his Martial Soul or release his soul rings. He stood quietly in place, his right hand holding the pitch-black hilt at his waist.
In the eyes of the surrounding audience, the young man's cold reaction was already scared silly Tie Wudi. Immediately, mocking laughter sounded from all directions.
"Then now, the Soul Dueling … begins!"
When Wei Ji announced the start of the match, Tie Wudi roared wildly. The five soul rings on his body shone, and he charged forward like a bull. His iron fist tore through the air and smashed heavily at the black-haired young man's head.
"Haha, go to hell, little brat."
Tie Wudi laughed sinisterly.
The young man, who had been silent all this time, suddenly raised his head. Two rays of cold light blossomed from his eyes, and the black blade sealed in the scabbard broke free like an azure dragon.
"Boom"
The black blade pierced through the void like lightning. The killing blade aura was unstoppable, tearing Tie Wudi into pieces. Blood and flesh splattered everywhere.
…
The Rank 59 Battle Soul King, Tie Wudi, was bloodied with just one slash.
The black-haired young man stood calmly in the arena with his blade in hand as if he had just done something insignificant.
The entire arena was shocked.