The capital of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Heavenly Dou City.
Time slips away unnoticed.
In the blink of an eye, it was the opening day of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, the Heaven Dou Empire Division.
On this day, the Heavenly Battle Arena was bustling with activity, and every seat was taken.
As early as a month ago, tickets for the opening ceremony had already been sold at exorbitant prices, yet they were still in short supply.
Around the huge square, there were thousands of spectators waving their arms, shouting and cheering wildly, the sound almost lifting the dome of the entire arena.
Directly in front of the central venue is a grand stage with a brilliant gold backdrop, and behind the grand stage is a meticulously renovated VIP area with excellent views.
The spacious competition field has a diameter of over 150 meters. As teams from various colleges entered the field one after another, they formed neat formations in the center of the field.
As each college entered, a master of ceremonies on the stage introduced them in a loud and passionate voice, drawing cheers from the audience.
"The first one to approach us is the vice-captain of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy!"
As the focus of everyone's attention, the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy was the first to appear.
However, it was their second team members who made the appearance.
Because the Heaven Dou Royal Academy of the Heaven Dou Empire has the privilege of having one team directly advance to the final round.
Therefore, the Shrek team, who benefited from this advantage, naturally did not need to show their faces in the preliminary rounds.
However, since Emperor Xueye is going to be present and give a speech today, as members of the Tiandou Team, they must also be there to attend the ceremony.
On one side of the square, Tang San, Dai Mubai, Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Yu Tianheng, along with other main team members, were all wearing brand-new light gold team uniforms. The words "Tian Dou" were embroidered in silver thread on the left chest, and the back featured a pattern of seven silver stars, the symbol of the Tian Dou Empire.
It has to be said that clothes make the man and a saddle makes the horse.
Dressed in their splendid team uniforms, they looked dashing and extraordinary, instantly attracting the attention of countless viewers, especially young female viewers.
Because Shrek Academy is now a member of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, it naturally attracts the favor of the audience and nobles.
Following the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, accompanied by cheers from some spectators, came the Four Elements Academy.
However, it wasn't until the twenty-seventh team took the stage that the entire stadium erupted in commotion.
The group slowly walked into everyone's view.
"My God! Look! What kind of academy is that?"
"Why...why are they all girls?"
"And they're all so beautiful!"
Surprisingly, the team representing this academy, just like Tianshui Academy, was composed entirely of beautiful women.
Their matching black and purple school uniforms were a striking sight.
It was a very unique design, featuring a fitted stand-up collar top paired with a stylish tactical belted vest, and a flowing, semi-transparent purple tulle skirt that complemented the tight-fitting black combat boots.
This outfit perfectly combines the agility and charm of a young girl with the competence and sharpness born for a Soul Master in battle, seamlessly blending strength and beauty.
On the stage, the emcee's booming voice rang out at the opportune moment: "Next up is the team from Zixing Academy! Let's give a warm round of applause to welcome these lovely and beautiful girls!"
Purple Star Academy?
Many audience members recognized the name.
But it seems that it has always been mediocre, with no outstanding achievements.
Tang San's gaze was fixed on the girl at the very front of the Purple Star Academy's group, with her long, flowing hair and upright posture.
'Dongfang Yao!!!'
Upon seeing her, Tang San couldn't help but recall the scene in the Star Dou Great Forest where she snatched the human-faced demon spider that should have belonged to him with a single sword strike.
A surge of anger welled up inside him, and he even subconsciously reached for his waist, almost losing control and pulling out a hidden weapon to throw at her!
But he ultimately forced himself to hold back.
This is the Heavenly Battle Arena, with countless eyes watching. He cannot act impulsively.
His gaze quickly swept across the Purple Star Academy's group, and soon he found the figure that haunted his dreams.
"Xiao Wu..."
She was also in this team.
Tang San's eyes instantly became complicated, filled with resentment, longing, and reminiscence... a mix of emotions that made him mutter to himself.
Xiao Wu seemed to notice his gaze and subconsciously glanced in the direction of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.
When her gaze met Tang San's, a complex and unfathomable emotion flashed in her bright, expressive eyes.
But as if she had thought of something, she quickly turned her head away and stopped looking at Tang San.
This scene, however, was interpreted by Tang San in a completely different way.
Seeing Xiao Wu's expression as if she was deliberately avoiding him, the resentment and hatred in his heart instantly intensified.
In his view, Xiao Wu must have some unavoidable difficulties!
She must have been coerced by that bastard Dongfang Jing!
Just like his mother, Ah Yin! Dongfang Jing must have caught him red-handed!
Yes! That must be it!
Tang San was almost certain that Dongfang Jing, that despicable scoundrel, must have known about Xiao Wu's soul beast identity and wanted to covet her soul rings and soul bones, which is why he kept her by his side as a pet!
Thinking of this, Tang San watched Xiao Wu's receding figure and clenched his fists tightly.
"Xiao Wu, don't worry!"
"Third brother will definitely rescue you!"
'Because, you are mine...'
No one can take you away from me!
...
The stunning appearance of Zixing Academy not only caused a huge uproar in the audience, but also stirred up quite a wave among the teams of other participating academies.
"Purple Star Academy? I remember their school uniforms weren't like this before. They used to be so old-fashioned."
"Forget about school uniforms, the important thing is the person!!"
"And that pink-haired one is so cute!"
"Why did they send a group of girls to compete this time? Are they planning to abandon the pursuit of results and instead focus on attracting attention?"
The audience was abuzz with discussion.
Among the Blazing Fire Academy team, Huo Wu's long, fiery red hair stood out in the crowd.
She recognized those familiar figures at a glance.
"snort!"
Huo Wu's gaze swept across the faces of Dongfang Yao, Xiao Wu, and the others, but finally stopped in an empty space.
She remembered what had happened in Sunset Forest.
"So you're from Purple Star Academy."
Huo Wu sneered inwardly, but muttered disdainfully, "Dressed so flashy, a bunch of pretty faces, what's so interesting about them?"
She looked back and forth in the Purple Star Academy's line several times, her brows gradually furrowing.
'Strange, where's that silver-haired guy? Why isn't he here?'
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