Chapter 169: Opening Ceremony
The draw lots ended, and the Platinum Bishop Salas swept his gaze across the entire arena, saying indifferently: “This seat’s draw lots had no falsehoods. This seat swears on the honor of Spirit Hall.
At the same time, this seat announces here that the participating students from the soul master academies present, as long as they can enter the finals, Spirit Hall will exceptionally permit them to directly join the Spirit Hall Holy Temple.”
As soon as these words came out, the scene instantly erupted into a riot!
Spirit Hall Holy Temple is not something ordinary people can enter just because they want to, so it’s no wonder it caused such a huge commotion.
Hearing the Platinum Bishop’s words, Snow Night Great Emperor’s face clearly darkened. Ning Fengzhi, at his side, gently shook his head at the emperor, and only then did Snow Night Great Emperor’s expression ease somewhat.
At this time, Dugu Bo also walked out! Looking around, he slowly said: “For this tournament, my Ghost Gate solemnly promises absolute fairness and justice.
Additionally, this seat has one more thing to announce! For the participating teams in this tournament, those with outstanding performance can all join my Ghost Gate.
I will exceptionally promote him and allow him to enter my Ghost Gate to cultivate…”
As soon as these words came out, Snow Night Great Emperor’s face looked even worse, and the Spirit Hall Platinum Bishop Salas was the same.
Were these two openly robbing people from his Heaven Dou Empire?
Face unchanged, the anger in Snow Night’s eyes could no longer be suppressed!
But… under the watchful eyes of everyone, he couldn’t explode, lest he make a joke.
Ning Fengzhi, behind him, couldn’t help but want to laugh! Had Spirit Hall and Ghost Gate directly clashed?
Following Dugu Bo’s one sentence, the entire Fighting Soul Arena erupted into another commotion.
It must be known that during this time, Ghost Gate had been spreading like wildfire, its reputation soaring.
Symbolizing a new star slowly rising; joining Ghost Gate might not be worse than Spirit Hall.
It must be known that a while ago, several great powers went to besiege Ghost Gate, but no one could even enter the gate.
Such a mysterious and powerful sect was even more attractive.
After Dugu Bo finished speaking, he coldly glanced at Salas, a meaningful smile appearing on his face.
At this time, Salas’s face was extremely ugly; he didn’t know why his superiors had invited Ghost Gate to serve as one of the organizing committee referees for this time.
Wasn’t this lifting a stone to smash one’s own foot?
“Bishop Salas, please?”
Dugu Bo didn’t take this old thing seriously at all. Since he was one of the referees for this Soul Master Competition, he definitely wouldn’t let Spirit Hall have it easy.
“Hmph…”
Salas fiercely flicked his sleeve and directly returned to his seat.
In an instant, the atmosphere on the entire high platform gradually solidified.
Spirit Hall had been outmaneuvered by Dugu Bo, and the one suffering the most loss was Heaven Dou Empire!
After all this effort, they had forgotten to say this! Wouldn’t that mean sending all the talent to these two sects?
Snow Night’s face at this time was unspeakably ugly! Anger rose from his heart.
After Dugu Bo finished speaking, the Shrek group also smiled, after all… the advertisement behind them bore the Ghost Gate’s signboard.
The attentive Tang San noticed that the people above seemed faintly at daggers drawn, and couldn’t help asking: “Xiao Mo, the atmosphere above doesn’t seem right…”
Ling Mo naturally noticed this too, and said coldly: “Very normal! Rather than calling it a Soul Master Competition, it’s better to call it a talent recruitment competition among the major sects, forces, and empires.
If Spirit Hall wants to muddy the waters, then go along with his intentions and throw more mud on top!
Now… it depends on what Heaven Dou Empire says! After all…”
Ling Mo had been paying attention to Snow Night and found that he still hadn’t said anything, feeling extremely disappointed.
Ning Fengzhi also didn’t speak; he had already selected his people and didn’t plan to get involved.
The open and secret struggles among the major powers seemed calm on the surface but were surging with undercurrents.
“Good, then the first match of the first round of the preliminary round to be held next is Heaven Dou Royal Academy versus Shrek Academy.
The participating academies should withdraw; the two academies about to compete, please prepare. The match will officially begin in half an hour.”
Since the other academies had no matches today, after withdrawing, they directly left the rest area and, led by the staff, went to the grandstand specially prepared for the players to watch the match.
Ling Mo noticed that Shui Bing’er winked at him when leaving, making Ling Mo think spring was coming again.
It had to be said, this girl was truly enchanting. Ling Mo smiled back at her and wanted to find an opportunity to chat.
But after feeling two gazes full of killing intent from behind, he gave up.
“Brother Mo, let me take the field! I’ve been holding it in…”
Ma Hongjun said urgently; he could no longer endure it and wished he could rush up now and give the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team a severe beating.
“What’s the rush? Follow the original plan; there will be a chance for you to take the field…”
Ling Mo directly refused. Joke, if he let them go up, how could he show off?
“Xiao Mo, it’s up to your arrangement!” Tang San said.
“Good, I’ll first announce the lineup for the upcoming match! Those taking the field later: me, Xiao San, Xiao Wu, Jing Ling, Huang Yuan, Jiang Zhu, Tailong.
The rest, go rest!
I suppose you’ve all been holding a belly full of fire today? Now… it’s your chance to perform.
One minute! Can one minute resolve the battle?”
Ling Mo looked at everyone; each had an angry expression, already impatient.
“Yes…”
“One minute is enough! Today, I will definitely let them know what a societal beating is…”
Tailong had the hottest temperament and shouted it out directly.
“Very good! Keep this morale going. Alright… get ready! Before taking the field, get yourselves into the best state…”
In less than a moment, specialized staff arrived to guide the Shrek Academy group to the Fighting Soul preparation area.
A special golden beam of light shone down from the high platform set up on one side of the Great Fighting Soul Arena, escorting the Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team members onto the field one by one.
Each one was heroic and dashing, appearing to be in their twenties. Under the glow of the soul tools, they were like little golden suns, attracting the audience’s eyes.
“Heh, they want us to be the green leaves to set off these little red flowers…”
Ling Mo found it amusing. Did Shrek Academy have no standing at all?
Did everyone think Shrek Academy was bound to lose? Did they all see drawing Shrek Academy as the best lot?
Even if Ling Mo didn’t take the field, Tang San and the others could instantly deal with these people, let alone with Ling Mo on the field…
“Let’s go! It’s our turn to take the field…”
As he spoke, the great gate in front opened, and the seven from Shrek took the field.
However… their entrance didn’t bring applause, but instead a wave of ridicule.
“Hmph, laugh now! You won’t be laughing in a bit…”
Tang San’s expression was cloudy, while the others also started cracking their knuckles.
“What a bunch of toads, coming to participate in the Soul Master Competition like this?”
The Heaven Dou Royal Academy Second Team captain looked at them with disdain, his eyes full of arrogance.
“Captain, how did we draw such opponents? Truly toads on the feet—not biting but disgusting. Look at their academy’s emblem; it’s hilarious.”
This wave after wave of ridicule directly ignited the anger in the hearts of the Shrek crowd.
Even Ling Mo felt a bit annoyed!
This guy, such a big mouth?
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