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It was this battle that made the Soul Master students from various academies realize how insignificant they were.
Of course, everyone probably guessed who was behind the attack.
Xue Qinghe methodically directed the royal guards to treat the wounded and to pull out all the carriages left in the rift valley, restoring their formation.
Fortunately, the group of men in black did not have particularly strong murderous intent; they were more focused on stalling for time, so the team did not suffer too many casualties.
"Old Poisoner, you've really given us all a huge surprise!"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin walked towards them with Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong, his eyes filled with surprise.
Originally, it was thought that Dugu Bo had only improved his soul power, but I never expected that his martial soul had undergone a fundamental evolution. No wonder his strength has improved so much.
Unfortunately, I was waiting by Xue Qinghe's side just now and didn't get a clear look.
A hint of envy flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes. If only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda could evolve as well.
"Just lucky," Dugu Bo said dismissively, clearly not intending to say more about the matter.
Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance, both seeing the apprehension in each other's eyes. From today onwards, their vigilance against Dugu Bo would have to be raised to a new level.
"Teacher, what should we do now?"
After handling all the follow-up matters, Xue Qinghe took the initiative to come to Ning Fengzhi's side and ask him questions.
Ning Fengzhi smiled calmly, "Let's continue according to the original plan. We haven't openly broken ties yet, but they have suffered heavy losses, so I believe they won't dare to make any rash moves for the time being."
"Understood, let's move on!"
With Xue Qinghe's command, the entire team continued forward, but the atmosphere was noticeably more somber and tense than when they first set off.
Tang San and Lin Chuan, in particular, immediately became the focus of everyone's attention.
“Little monster, it seems you’ve already come into the Spirit Hall’s sights. Your trip to Spirit City is likely to be fraught with danger. You might as well not go.”
Dugu Bo sat beside Lin Chuan, a look of worry creeping over him.
Don't be fooled by the fact that we repelled the Spirit Hall's attack today; they haven't even gone all out yet. If they send a few more Title Douluos, things could really be dangerous today!
Lin Chuan smiled and shook his head, "There's no need for that. If I'm determined to leave, even a Title Douluo can't stop me. So Senior Dugu, you don't need to worry. Besides, for certain reasons, I must win this Elite Tournament!"
"Is that so?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Bo nodded and did not press the matter further.
"It's good that you know what's going on. But don't worry, if the Spirit Hall really chooses to take action, I won't stand idly by."
……
No further incidents occurred on the rest of the journey.
After several days of travel, the entire group arrived at Wuhun City.
According to the special regulations of Wuhun City, the army brought from Tiandou City can only be stationed outside the city, and Xue Qinghe leads the participating soul master teams into Wuhun City.
"Is this Wuhun City? It's truly magnificent!"
The students from Tianshui Academy peeked out and were immediately stunned by the scene around them.
Wuhun City is not large, not to mention compared to Tiandou City, it can't even compare to other main cities, but both the city walls and the main roads are built according to the standards of a main city.
All those patrolling the streets were Soul Masters, dressed in the special uniforms of the Spirit Hall.
Soul Masters of all levels, which are rarely seen in other cities, are everywhere here. No wonder Wuhun City is called the holy land of Soul Masters; there is a reason for it.
Under the arrangement of the Spirit Hall, all participating teams settled in designated locations.
Shui Lanxin and the other team leaders went to the Spirit Hall and soon brought back news that the finals would officially begin in three days.
Although all the teams have traveled for such a long time, three days is enough time for them to adjust their condition.
As for going out shopping during these three days... well, after what happened here, nobody's in the mood. Who knows if the Spirit Hall will attack again? It's safer to stick together!
Chapter 117 Luck is also a form of strength
Three days passed quietly, and the highly anticipated finals arrived.
A total of 33 teams participated in the finals, including 30 teams that qualified from the two major powers, and 3 teams that were guaranteed a spot.
Those who can stand here are the elite of the elite.
Unlike the qualifiers and qualifying rounds, the finals are very compact, consisting of only five rounds. There is only one day of rest and adjustment time between each round, and only three days of rest and adjustment time before the last round.
Therefore, the intensity of the competition far exceeded expectations.
In the first round, the three seeded teams received a bye, while the remaining thirty teams were drawn to face each other, with the winners advancing to the next round.
In the second round, the top teams from the two major regions will receive a bye, while the remaining sixteen teams will compete for eight qualifying spots.
This process continues until the fourth round, at which point no more byes are given, and the six teams compete to select three winners to advance to the final round of the grand final.
To achieve good results, there is no room for luck, only strength!
"Let's go!"
Lin Chuan tightened his cuffs and glanced at the group of girls in front of him. All of them showed confidence and excitement on their faces, clearly eager to face the upcoming finals.
Tianshui Academy will also shine in this elite competition!
They walked out of the hotel together, and there were already many Soul Master schools lining up on the street.
Soul Masters from the Spirit Hall were stationed on both sides of the street to ensure unobstructed access to the competition venue, preventing any academies from arriving late.
Soon all the participating teams arrived at the competition venue.
The Spirit Hall was well-prepared, having built a separate rest area for each academy, completely surrounding the competition venue, while the side closest to the Papal Palace was the VIP judging panel.
"Then I'll go up and draw lots first!"
"Dean Shui, you have to draw a good lot for us!"
The girls eagerly spoke up, all wishing Shui Lanxin good luck.
A short while later, the draw ended, and Shui Lanxin slowly walked back to the rest area with a strange smile on her face.
Shui Yue'er quickly stepped forward, "Dean, how's our luck? Who are our opponents in the first round?"
"Our first opponent is Kamikaze Academy."
"what?!"
The women were taken aback, clearly not expecting such bad luck, facing such a tough opponent right from the start.
However, they weren't too worried. Shenfeng Academy was considered one of the stronger teams among all the participating teams, but it was still far inferior to their Tianshui Academy.
However, if a real fight breaks out, it will take more effort.
"It's alright, it's just Kamikaze Academy, we'll have to face them sooner or later anyway!"
Shui Bing'er spoke in a cool and aloof tone, her beautiful eyes sparkling with intense confidence.
Dugu Yan nodded slightly, "Bing'er is right. It doesn't matter who we draw. We should be worried about Shenfeng Academy, not us. It's just a pity that Shenfeng Academy's overall strength is quite good this year. As a result, they unfortunately encountered us in the first round. It seems that they can only stop here!"
Seeing everyone so confident, Shui Lanxin nodded in satisfaction.
"It's good to have confidence, but your idea of fighting against the Divine Wind Academy is probably going to be dashed."
Upon hearing this, everyone looked at Shui Lanxin again.
The beautiful dean smiled and said, "Shinpu Academy has forfeited the finals and automatically withdrawn, so we won the first round without a fight. In addition, with the results of the qualifying rounds, we will have a bye for two consecutive rounds."
"what?!"
Apart from Lin Chuan, everyone else from Tianshui Academy couldn't help but let out a soft cry.
"Dean, why did Shenfeng Academy forfeit?" Xue Wu asked, puzzled.
Having come this far to the finals, even if it's impossible to win the championship, you should at least give it your all. What kind of behavior is it to run away at the last minute?
Shui Lanxin smiled and didn't hide anything.
"The situation is a bit complicated. Besides Shenfeng Academy, Chihuo Academy also chose to abstain. However, the core members of both academies have temporarily joined Leiting Academy, forming a new all-Soul Sect team!"
"Wow, is that even possible?"
Shui Yue'er couldn't help but complain loudly, "Joining another team temporarily, is that really in accordance with the rules?"
Shui Lanxin shook her head. "Who knows? But since the organizers didn't stop it, it's obviously in accordance with the rules, so Thunder Academy will be a formidable opponent in the upcoming matches."
Of course, the so-called formidable rival is based on the premise that Lin Chuan will not appear.
However, the strength of the Star Luo Empire's division should not be underestimated, and with the addition of the behemoth Spirit Hall Academy, this year's Elite Tournament is truly going to be quite exciting.
"So we don't even need to play, we're automatically guaranteed a spot in the top ten, that's awesome!"
Yu Hairou chuckled, her heart filled with surprise and excitement, and the others reacted similarly.
Although they now face another formidable opponent, they remain confident that they will defeat all other teams and emerge victorious.
"Alright, it's definitely a good thing to have a bye for two rounds. Now let's watch every match carefully, figure out the strength of the other academies, so we can deal with them if we encounter them later."
Shui Lanxin gave a brief reminder, then turned to look at Lin Chuan.