Douluo Leaf

Chapter 24 The Contest Begins
Wang Yan came to Huo Yuhao's side, "Take a rest quickly. Then we will go back to the Northwest Army camp. After a short rest, we will head to Star Luo City immediately."

He Caitou couldn't help asking: "Mr. Wang, this time we won't really let us go." This question is also the most concerned about by the seven people in the outer court.Wang Dong also let go of Huo Yuhao, and looked at Wang Yan together.

Wang Yan smiled bitterly and said, "I'm afraid that's the only way to go. The Soul Fighting Competition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy is very long and will last for a month. Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng and Ling Luochen will also need at least half a month." Left and right can fully recover. Now you can only represent the academy first."

Representing Shrek Academy in battle is no easy task!This means that they represent the glory of Shrek Academy.

The reason why Shrek Academy is called the No. 6 academy in the mainland is because it has cultivated many outstanding talents.How to reflect the strength of the college?The Soul Fighting Competition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy is the best stage.

Shrek Academy no longer knows how many world championships it has monopolized in a row. For other academies, it is usually just a fight for the second place.Before the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy of the Sun Moon Empire appeared, there was not even a single-strength opponent.

but.This is for the draft players!Who would have imagined that with a top powerhouse like Elder Xuan sitting in command, and the target was only a soul king-level soul master, their actions would suffer such a heavy blow this time.Not only did one die, but three were seriously injured and unable to participate in the battle, and the remaining three were also seriously injured.All the seven selected players lost their fighting power at once.

The original combination of two soul emperors and five soul kings has now become a soul king, four soul sects plus a soul master and a great soul master.

This gap in strength is not a little bit.

This pressure falls on the seven substitutes in the outer court who are generally the oldest at 15 years old and the youngest at 12 years old.It is conceivable how they feel in their hearts.

Wang Yan sighed, and said, "I am responsible for the setbacks in this mission. I did not command well. After I return to the academy, I will naturally ask the academy's senior management for guilt. As for the competition, you just have to let it go. I believe it. With your abilities, at least in the preliminary stage, there shouldn’t be too many problems. If Elder Xuan rushes back in time, maybe the academy can send another batch of disciples from the inner court to reinforce when the competition begins. Take them with you. I believe it is still possible to arrive.”

Thinking of the terrifying flying speed of Elder Xuan, everyone relaxed a lot from their nervousness.

Huo Yuhao felt nothing. He won the competition in the original book, and now his strength has changed from a great soul master to a soul king. If he can't win, then he can't justify it.

In the early morning, when the first ray of sunlight hit Star Luo City, the capital of the Star Luo Empire revealed a serious aura.

All the streets around Star Luo Plaza were blocked by soldiers in bright armor.Especially near the Xinghuang Hotel, there are thousands of soldiers stationed there, and the streets leading to Xingluo Plaza from here have been completely martial law.Only the participating members of each academy who walked out of the Star King Hotel can pass.

The competition stage used for this year's Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition was not built in the center of Star Luo Plaza.But in front of the main gate of the imperial city.In this way, His Majesty the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire and his civil and military officials can directly watch the battle from the top of the imperial city.Not only the best view, but also safe and worry-free.

The entire competition platform is 100 meters in length and width, and [-] meters in height.There are a total of [-] metal pillars on the periphery of the competition platform.This is not a decoration, but a real protective soul tool.After the game starts.One hundred and eight soul masters will preside over the protection of the competition platform. These metal pillars will form a protective cover to block all the soul skills inside from overflowing, so as not to damage the imperial city or hurt innocent people.

It cost a huge amount of money just to build this competition platform, plus mobilizing [-] soul masters to serve the competition for more than a month, it is really difficult without national power.

At this time, the Star Luo Square was completely empty, except for the soldiers in the distance, there was no one in the square.

The last time the Star Luo Empire held the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition, there was a stampede. This time the Star Luo Empire royal family attached great importance to it. Not only did they dispatch a large army to maintain order, but they also came up with many new methods.

There are many iron fences on the square. These iron fences with a height of about 1.5 meters will not affect the sight of most people, but they divide the square into different areas.Whether the audience enters or exits, there are different entrances and exits.In this way, it is much easier for the soldiers to maintain order.There will also be a clear limit on the number of people that can be accommodated in each area.

The imperial city is on the north side, facing south, and there is also a luxurious rest area on the west side of the competition platform, which is specially provided for the participating players of each academy.However, the rest area can only accommodate about seventy colleges.Apparently not prepared for a seat in the first-round eliminated academy.This is not a waste of it.At the same time, it can arouse the fighting spirit of the participating students.

Since the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition changed to the current competition system, apart from the final stage of the competition, the most exciting thing is actually the first round of the knockout round, which is far more exciting and even tragic than the later round-robin competitions. .

Round robin can also have tactical arrangements, and even tactical failures.But this first round is a direct knockout match. If you lose, you will leave. Any participating academy must pass this level.Even Shrek Academy, the former champion, is the same.There is a bye in the competition, but no academy can directly enjoy the bye.

Early in the morning, the leading teachers from each college had already arrived in the imperial city first, and drew lots with the number plates they received during registration.At this point, the lottery ceremony was all over.The Star Luo Empire has its own officials to count the lottery results.As soon as the order of competition comes out, the final preparations for the competition will be considered complete.

The sun slowly rose high in the sky from the far east, and Star Luo City, which was located in the middle of the mainland, suddenly felt a sense of warmth.

At the head of the imperial city, a middle-aged man dressed in a bright yellow robe and wearing a purple gold crown with eight treasures stood with his hands behind his back.The position he was standing at was the very center of the main gate of the imperial city, and it was also the best position to watch the competition stage below.

Beside him was a beautiful woman in a palace attire, who was accompanying him respectfully and gently.A few steps behind are the civil and military officials of the Star Luo Empire.

"Your Majesty." An old man in bright red civil servant's attire stepped forward quickly, came to the man's side and saluted respectfully. From the python pattern embroidered on his robe, it could be seen that the old man's status was extremely noble.It can be described as an extremely human minister.

"Sir, how are the arrangements going?" His Majesty the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire asked with a smile.

Xiang respectfully said: "Everything has been arranged properly. The lottery is over, and the order of the competition has been arranged. The surrounding area is in order. The public can enter the arena."

Emperor Xingluo smiled and nodded: "Okay, pass my order, and people will be allowed to enter the venue at each gate, control the speed, and maintain order. If there is a problem with whoever is in charge, he will be punished severely."

"Yes." Xiang took a few steps back before turning around and leaving.

Emperor Xingluo said to the beautiful woman beside him: "Queen, I have waited 20 years for this grand event. I really miss when I was young! It's a pity that the royal family has too many rules, otherwise I really wanted to participate in it once."

The queen smiled slightly and said: "The emperor has always had the heart of a warrior."

Emperor Xingluo smiled and said: "Look, students from the participating academies have already entered the arena first. But today they are not allowed to use the rest area. Only those who win the knockout round are eligible to enter the rest area. It is said that Shrek Academy this time Only ten people came. Many of the participating players were very young. One of the leading players was Dai Hao’s eldest son. I originally wanted to transfer Dai Hao back to watch the game. After all, it’s only his turn in my country once in 20 years. But then Think about it or forget it, the Sun Moon Empire is getting more and more restless, I still feel more at ease with him guarding the western border."

The queen just listened gently without any comment. As the mother of the country, she also cannot interfere in politics, especially when there are many civil servants and generals on both sides.Those generals are all powerful soul masters, and their ears are very strong.

At this moment, people began to enter the arena from all directions of Star Luo Plaza. Under the guidance of soldiers, they gathered in the arena like long dragons.

It is not free to watch the Soul Fighting Competition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy.The daily admission fee is not too expensive, just two gold soul coins.However, although Star Luo Plaza has strictly controlled the number of people entering the stadium, it can accommodate more than 20 people watching the game at the same time.Two gold soul coins are just the most basic price.The closer the area to the competition table, the more expensive the entry fee.In the spectator area closest to the competition stage, everyone has to pay a hundred gold soul coins to enter.

For common people, this is a lot of money, but for some merchants and nobles, it is nothing.

The Star Luo Empire has adopted a method of treating spectators equally. If you have money, the most you can get is the front position.But the treatment is the same, you can only stand and watch the game.Not even a seat.This way more people can be accommodated.

From the daily entrance fees alone, the Star Luo Empire can receive about 200 million Golden Soul Coins. Ω After a month, it is 6000 million gold soul coins.Excluding military expenditure and investment, the empire can also make a lot of money.This is also one of the reasons why the four great empires are very willing to hold the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition.You know, Star Luo City's tax revenue for a year is about the same amount!
Just as the audience entered the arena, Huo Yuhao and his companions had already arrived at the contestants' area and stood up.

Today, everyone in Shrek Academy wears the traditional dark green school uniform, which is the standard color of Shrek Academy.Moreover, their positions are also in the first row of all the colleges, and no college has any objection to this.This is the glory that Shrek Academy has accumulated with its strength for thousands of years.

However, the academy contestants standing behind looked at the lineup of Shrek Academy at this time, and couldn't help showing some surprise.

It's fine if there are only ten people here. Among these ten people, it seems that most of them are far away from the age of 20.Their youth can be fully seen without evaluating bone age.Only the three at the front looked about the same age.But they all wore cloaks, covering their faces.

For most of the academies, they are now secretly praying in their hearts, don't run into such strong people as Shrek Academy or Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy in the first round.Otherwise, it is almost equivalent to announcing that they have been eliminated.

The participating team members of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Engineering Academy stood behind the Shrek Academy.This also makes it easier for them to observe the Shrek Academy students in front.

The youngest in Shrek Academy are Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao.Huo Yuhao was better, after fusing the Ice Emperor's torso bone.His figure has changed a lot, and he looks about the same as a fourteen or five-year-old boy.But Wang Dong and Xiao Xiao even had a bit of childishness on their faces.Especially Xiao Xiao, she is short and looks like a little girl.Even that haughty Xiao Hongchen was full of doubts in his heart at this moment, what exactly was Shrek Academy sending out such a lineup for?
It took nearly half an hour for the audience to enter the arena, and the number of people was too many.

The originally empty Star Luo Plaza was already full of people.Fortunately, there are some iron bars to block and divide them into areas.Coupled with the maintenance of order by the soldiers, it seemed less chaotic.

At this time, it was already three poles in the sun.

"Quiet." A loud voice suddenly spread throughout the audience.Hear this voice.All the soldiers stood at attention and held up their spears at the same time.Immediately, a murderous atmosphere spread throughout the audience.The noisy Star Luo Plaza suddenly became quiet.

"His Majesty the Emperor is here."

"Wow—" the crowd suddenly fell to their knees in large groups.Tens of 10 people made the same neat movements at the same time, the scene was indeed extremely spectacular.

The soldiers were kneeling on one knee, and all the participating academies had been accurately notified in advance, and they were allowed to
They don't need to kneel, but they need to bow ninety degrees to show respect to the emperor.

"Everyone, let's go to peace." The voice of the emperor of the Star Luo Empire was amplified and transmitted by the amplified soul guide.Only then did the people stand up one after another, and the students of the participating academies also straightened their backs.All eyes were on the head of the imperial city directly ahead.

Emperor Xingluo had brought his empress and all the civil and military officials to the front of the city, looking at his people softly but still dignifiedly.

"The Soul Fighting Competition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy is the most important event in the world of soul masters in our Douluo Continent. I am very happy that this year is our turn to be held in the Star Luo Empire. Here, I represent the Star Luo Empire. Welcome from afar Here are representatives from various academies including Shrek Academy. I hope you will show your due demeanor in the next month's competition."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." 130 The leaders and students of the three colleges bowed again.

Emperor Xing Luo also smiled and nodded in their direction.

"Okay, I announce that the Soul Fighting Competition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy has officially begun." With the loud announcement of Emperor Xingluo, the curtain of this grand event was unveiled.

"Long live, long live, long live!" The crowd shouted in unison.Emotions were mobilized almost instantly.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom..." The roar of the salute sounded from the top of the city.It lasted for one hundred and eight rings before it stopped.Star Luo Plaza has become a sea of ​​excitement and cheers.

Emperor Xingluo led all the officials back slightly, the seats had already been set up, he and the queen took their seats, and waved to the minister next to him.The prime minister immediately understood and gave his subordinates the order to start the contest.

The previous loud voice suddenly sounded again, "According to the competition rules of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Soul Fighting Competition. The first round will be an elimination round. In this competition, there are a total of 130 advanced soul masters and soul engineer academies registered. .After drawing lots, one of them has a bye in the first round. A total of 66 games will be played. The first round is a knockout game. The loser will directly end the journey of this competition. Next, the first game will start immediately. The two sides of the game, They are the representative team of Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy from the Dou Ling Empire, and the Shrek Academy representative team of the No. [-] Academy in the mainland, which has won countless honors and almost won all the championships in the past thousand years."

With the announcement made by the host of the competition, the atmosphere in the entire Star Luo Plaza suddenly boiled to its peak.

At this moment, the voice of the host of the competition sounded, "Let's first invite the players from Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy to play."

At a relatively rear position in the player area, a group of pale-faced young players came out.When they walked out of the player area, it seemed that even their footsteps were a little floating.

Ma Xiaotao smiled "puchi", and said to Huo Yuhao and the others: "Look, this is your opponent. Have you noticed? Some people's calves are sifting through chaff. The reputation of Shrek Academy does place a heavy responsibility on you, a burden." Heavy. However, the glory of our Shrek Academy is also one of your most beneficial weapons. Use your courage and strength, Shrek, you will surely win."

While speaking, Ma Xiaotao had strode up to Beibei and stretched out her right hand.Others stepped forward one after another.Eleven right hands clasped together.

Wang Yan said in a low voice: "Huo Yuhao, you will be in charge of commanding the battle after taking the stage.
Huo Yuhao nodded heavily, "Teacher Wang, I understand. Seniors, don't worry. We won't embarrass Shrek. Shrek will win."

Looking at Huo Yuhao's firm eyes, and hearing the word "Shrek", each of the reserve team members felt the blood rushing up in their bodies.Yes, they are members of Shrek Academy, and they represent the glory of Shrek Academy for thousands of years.Opponents only fear them.What they have to do is to defeat all those who stand in their way.

They have no retreat, let alone retreat, what they have to do is to keep going forward, forward, forward!
"Okay, the members of Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy have already appeared. At this moment of great attention, next, let us invite the first academy in the mainland, the real king of the academy, the Shrek Academy team to appear." Host The audience's high-pitched voice pierced into the clouds, and Star Luo Square suddenly became a sea of ​​cheering Shrek.Even Emperor Xingluo, who was sitting on the top of the city wall watching the battle, couldn't help but stand up, with a look of excitement on his face.And who knew that when he was the prince, he had studied in Shrek Academy under a pseudonym?Until now, he still loves someone deeply in his heart, and loves her who still stays in the inner courtyard of Shrek Academy.

Eleven hands shook vigorously, and when Beibei raised her head again, the lazy smile on her face had disappeared, replaced by a resolute fortitude.He strode towards the competition platform with great strides.

He Caitou followed behind Beibei, followed by Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan, Xiao Xiao, Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong.

Yes, at this moment, the seven of them represent Shrek Academy, and at this moment, they are the Seven Shrek Monsters of this generation.On them, the aura of ancestors shone, and on them, five people also shone with the aura of belonging to the Tang Sect!

The brilliance of Tang Sect and Shrek finally lit up at the same moment.Their emotions have reached an unprecedented state of excitement.

Amidst the cheers, everyone's breathing was a little short, and their faces were even flushed. Amidst the excitement, the soul power in their bodies was running at high speed, and everyone felt as if they had inexhaustible strength.

Finally, the high platform is in front of you.Beibei didn't go directly to the high stage, but turned to his partners, and said in a deep voice: "This time, we not only want to win, but also win beautifully. We must play the brilliance that belongs to our Shrek Academy. Yuhao, please .”

Huo Yuhao nodded vigorously, of course he understood what the elder brother said.

Only then did Beibei turn around again, and stepped onto the high platform in front of her with vigorous steps.

(End of this chapter)