AWB Chapter 172 The Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament Begins
Chapter 172 The Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament Begins
Chapter 172 The Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament Begins
Ye Lingling frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes. She seemed to have sensed something, but didn't ask further, only saying softly:
"Tang Chuan, I'm here to thank you."
As she spoke, she slowly stepped forward, her white skirt brushing against the blue-silver grass leaves at her feet.
"My martial soul, Nine Heart Begonia, has successfully evolved." As she finished speaking, Ye Lingling suddenly opened her arms and gave Tang Chuan a surprise hug.
Tang Chuan's body stiffened instantly, his hands hanging in mid-air, unsure of where to put them.
At that moment, the faint fragrance emanating from the girl lingered around his nose.
"We're all classmates, we should help each other out, no need to thank me."
"Besides, this is something I promised you. If you leave the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and join our Heavenly Path Academy, I will find a way to evolve your martial soul." Tang Chuan patted Ye Lingling's back somewhat awkwardly, his voice carrying a hint of unnatural restraint.
Just then, another crisp footstep sound came from the corner of the corridor.
Suddenly, Xiao Ruier appeared, her long golden hair gleaming softly in the moonlight.
"???"
However, when her gaze passed through the pillars entwined with blue silver grass and she saw the scene in the courtyard, she suddenly stopped in her tracks.
A hint of surprise flashed in her eyes. Xiao Ruier glared at Tang Chuan fiercely, then turned and left without giving him a chance to explain.
"Holy crap! We're doomed..."
Startled by the sound, Tang Chuan looked up and met Xiao Ruier's eyes, which were filled with disappointment and anger. His face stiffened instantly, and he hurriedly said, "Ruier, let me explain."
But Xiao Ruier didn't want to listen at all. Her long golden hair drew a resolute arc in the air, and she disappeared into the end of the corridor without looking back.
Just then, Ye Lingling gently tugged at Tang Chuan's sleeve, her voice soft and innocent, "Sister Rui'er, have you misunderstood something?"
"It's all my fault, I got too excited just now..."
"Do you think I should go and explain things to Rui'er later?"
Upon hearing this, Tang Chuan straightened his back, feigning composure, and waved his hand casually, saying, "It's nothing. I'm classmates with both her and you. What do I need to explain?"
Although he said that, his gaze involuntarily drifted in the direction Xiao Ruier had left, while his fingers unconsciously rubbed the hem of his clothes.
"But... I think Rui'er looks really angry."
"I said it's nothing, so it's nothing! Let's go, let's go find Dugu Bo to discuss the competition."
Although Tang Chuan's voice was deliberately nonchalant, it carried a hint of barely perceptible guilt.
"The All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament will begin in a little over three months. The academy needs to make some simple preparations first. I'm wondering if we can pull a few more people from the Royal Fighting Team."
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More than three months have passed in the blink of an eye.
At this moment, Tianxing Academy was bustling with noise, and the playground was filled with students in uniform.
Sunlight streamed onto the white jade teaching building, and the sound of soul skills being unleashed echoed from the training ground, mingled with the instructors' guidance and the students' laughter.
The dean's office was now packed with people.
"Not bad, the academy has grown so many people in just a few months."
Taking a deep breath, Tang Chuan stood by the window, gazing at the spectacular scene on the playground, and sighed in admiration.
Not far behind him stood Dugu Bo, Ye Lingling, Ning Rongrong, and other core members of the academy. Xiao Ruier was also present, but she deliberately stood in the farthest corner from him, arms crossed, looking out the window.
Pointing to the thick register on the table, Dugu Bo stroked his beard and smiled:
"The first batch of 300 students all passed the simple test. The academy's teaching staff is complete. Even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School sent several support-type Soul Masters to teach."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong smiled slightly at Dugu Bo and nodded. She had been at the academy for more than two months and was now quite familiar with Tang Chuan and the others, and their relationship was pretty good.
Just then, the office door was pushed open, and Dugu Yan walked in with several teachers from the academy. Her gaze swept over everyone, finally landing on Dugu Bo, and she said solemnly, "Grandpa, all the participating students are ready. They are just waiting for you to lead the team to the competition venue."
Dugu Bo stepped forward and gently waved his hand, signaling everyone to sit down where they were.
After everyone had quietly taken their seats, he cleared his throat, his gaze sweeping over each student present, and began to speak with a serious expression:
"The Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Tournament is the largest martial soul competition in the soul master world, initiated and hosted by the royal families of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires, and co-organized by the Spirit Hall. The strength of the participants is second only to the Spirit Hall Elite Selection Tournament."
"There are a few rules that we must follow."
"First, the students sent by the participating academies must be under the age of 25 and be able to maintain a total of seven participants in each round."
"Secondly, the purpose of the competition is friendly sparring, and injuries to opponents should be avoided as much as possible. Deaths are strictly prohibited. If an opponent is killed, the academy will not only bear the corresponding losses, but will also be expelled from the Soul Master Tournament."
Upon hearing this, the office fell silent, with only the faint sound of drills coming from outside the window.
"Grandpa, doesn't this rule seem a bit inappropriate?"
Dugu Yan raised her hand to interrupt Dugu Bo, her brows furrowing slightly. "As you know, since my martial soul evolved into the Azure Phosphorous Serpent Queen, the power of its venom has increased far beyond what it once was. Soul skills are indiscriminate; what if the opponent is too weak and accidentally gets poisoned to death?"
With a helpless sigh, Dugu Bo looked at his granddaughter with a reassuring gaze and explained, "These are the rules of the Spirit Hall and the two great empires, and there's nothing I can do about it. I can only let you play when facing strong teams."
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan pouted and muttered somewhat resentfully:
"What if we encounter a weak team that's deliberately provoking us... like Shrek Academy..."
Under Dugu Bo's serious gaze, she finally nodded.
Immediately afterwards, Dugu Bo looked around at everyone and continued in a clear and powerful voice:
"Besides these two hard rules, there's one more thing I need to remind you of. That is, during the competition, the participants are not allowed to use any drugs or food made by non-food and non-healing Soul Masters."
"In other words, if you want to get supplies on the competition stage, then a support-type Soul Master must occupy one of the spots on the field."
"Furthermore, there is one more rule: you cannot use any weapons other than your Martial Soul. You must remember this, or you will be expelled from the competition."
At this point, he looked at Xiao Ruier, who was leaning against the window not far away, and said, "In that case, your golden spear that can devour people's life force can no longer be used."
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