Departing from Tian Dou City to the Martial Soul Hall takes twenty days. By then, the finals won't last long, at most ten days, since it's a knockout competition, not every team has to face each other.
This year's finals are held in Martial Soul City, and a decree has been announced: during the match period, no one is allowed to enter and watch, not even the nobility.
Unfortunately, everyone felt regret, but didn't dare express discontent. Soul Masters tower above ordinary civilians, especially in the Holy Land Martial Soul Hall.
Each team traveled by carriage to Martial Soul City, which is located at the border between the Two Great Empires of Tian Dou and Xingluo, and is not governed by either empire.
Since it's the finals, facing Xingluo Empire and Martial Soul Hall, the Tian Dou teams are somewhat harmonious.
Sitting in the carriage is very comfortable, with no shaking at all, as it is equipped with a shock-absorbing soul-guiding device.
In the carriage with Ye Yu are the Seven Monsters and One Demon, Dean Flande, Zhao Wuji, Liu Erlong, and other teachers in the carriage behind. As for Master, he left alone at the beginning of the journey.
Master left quietly, alone, which made Liu Erlong a bit angry.
Ma Hongjun curiously asked, "Aunt Er Long has a bad temper; did something happen?"
"I don't know, maybe it's because Master didn't follow along? But it shouldn't warrant such fury."
No one knew, but Ye Yu had guessed, murmuring in his heart, "Did the teacher go to find an old lover?"
"Let's not talk about that now. Are there any teams that could threaten us in the finals?" Dai Mubai asked.
Tang San solemnly replied, "There should be one, Martial Soul Hall. I heard that three people have already broken through Level 50, all under the age of 25."
Ma Hongjun sneered, "Breaking through Level 50 before age 25, and Boss Yu was already Level 54 at age 12. Martial Soul Hall is hailed as the most talented across the continent, yet this is it."
Tang San said, "Fatty, Boss Yu's success has given you such high standards? Even if we can break through Level 50 before age 25, we've all increased a few soul power levels by absorbing Immortal-grade Medicinal Herbs. A demon like Boss Yu, no genius can compare to him, but it doesn't mean they're inferior to us. Their qualifications are definitely on par with ours, and even now, the Seven Monsters facing them would struggle to win."
Ma Hongjun said, "When Boss Yu takes the stage, it won't be hard."
Tang San said, "We also need to hone ourselves; even if Boss Yu steps in, he won't act immediately. Although they have three above Level 50, their soul power level exceeds ours, but with my External Soul Bone and Twin Martial Souls, I can withstand one. With Rongrong's martial soul support, Boss Dai and Fatty can each resist one. If Boss Yu doesn't act, we still have a chance to fight. My only concern is if they also possess Soul Bones, or Martial Soul Fusion Skill, then the Seven Monsters going up may make victory nearly impossible."
Dai Mubai frowned, "Martial Soul Hall's team might really have Soul Bones, especially since the championship prize this time from Martial Soul Hall includes three Soul Bones."
Ning Rongrong said, "I think their team likely won't have them; Soul Bones are extremely rare. Martial Soul Hall presenting three must be difficult enough; it's unlikely their team also possesses Soul Bones, at most, one person may have one. As for Martial Soul Fusion Skill, it's indeed possible."
Ye Yu said, "When the time comes, you start the battle first. If you can win, I won't act; if it's difficult, then I will. I can't let you miss the experience and growth."
"Yeah, we won't entirely rely on Boss Yu."
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At this time, Feng Xiaotian headed to the Blazing Fire Academy carriage.
Ye Yu disembarked, intending not to sit but to continue Body Refining, bearing weight on the journey, his body now enduring a gravity of 150,000 pounds.
Tang San and others admired Ye Yu's dedication, even as a demon, he still strives hard.
Ye Yu had no choice but to push himself, even though he knew some information about his father, knew he possessed terrifying power that made the Dragon God wary of the Origin of Evil. But, the more incredible the power, the greater the danger to oneself.
Like the first-generation Apocalypse Black Dragon, discovered by the Dragon God during the seventh Celestial Tribulation, leading to its demise.
And his father, whose whereabouts remain unknown.
Ye Yu understood that not only are there formidable enemies, but also the Celestial Tribulations.
If facing the Celestial Tribulation while combating enemies, the danger increases significantly. The Dragon God's ability to kill the first-generation Apocalypse Black Dragon suggests the Celestial Tribulation harmed the Apocalypse Black Dragon.
However, even so, the Dragon God suffered considerable injuries, letting Ye Yu know that once becoming the God of Apocalypse, his strength would surpass the Dragon God's.
Therefore, he must possess self-preserving strength; otherwise, even the highest potential and terrifying power are useless.
Feng Xiaotian reached Blazing Fire Academy's carriage and asked, "Brothers from Blazing Fire, may I come up to chat?"
Inside the carriage, Huo Wu's voice sounded.
"Sure, come up."
Feng Xiaotian boarded the carriage and, seeing Huo Wu lying down, he concernedly asked, "Huo Wu, how is your injury?"
Huo Wu replied indifferently, "Luckily, just scraped through the gates of hell, no longer life-threatening. I'm receiving treatment from a healing-type Soul Douluo every day, believing that once the finals start, I will have recovered."
Feng Xiaotian sighed in relief, "That's good."
Blazing Fire said to the team members, "You guys go down first; I want to talk alone with Xiaotian."
Huo Wushuang and the six others disembarked, leaving Feng Xiaotian feeling nervous, wondering what Huo Wu wanted to say.
Feng Xiaotian asked apprehensively, "Huo Wu, are you going to say I'm a good man, but we're not suitable together?"
Huo Wu shook her head, "No."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian's eyes brightened, "Could it be that you want to start a relationship with me?"
"Also not, you didn't win."
Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian's face fell into despair.
"Ye Yu is too strong; if we encounter each other in the finals, we don't have confidence to beat Shrek."
Huo Wu corrected him, "It's definitely impossible to defeat them."
Huo Wu sighed lightly, "Didn't expect Ye Yu to be so terrifying; if you want to date me, it's not entirely hopeless – as long as you agree to one thing, there's a chance."
Feng Xiaotian's heart raced, eagerly asking, "What is it?"
Huo Wu responded earnestly, "No team can defeat Shrek; as long as Ye Yu takes the stage, even Martial Soul Hall's team will struggle to win. So, it's impossible for you to win. I believe Ye Yu will take Martial Soul Hall's team seriously, but against us, he should continue as before, so we have hope, and we can form an alliance!"
"Alliance? What do you mean?" Feng Xiaotian asked in surprise.
"It means our two teams' strongest form a new team, significantly boosting overall strength, and diversifying the combination types."
Feng Xiaotian frowned, "Isn't that inappropriate? The competition committee wouldn't allow it, right?"
"You don't need to worry about that; if we transfer schools, what can they say? My grandfather is also the dean of Blazing Fire, so this is acceptable. Furthermore, after it's ended, we'll join Martial Soul Hall, making it less of an issue."
Feng Xiaotian stared at Huo Wu, "Do you really want to win that much?"
"Of course! I want to win. If there's no chance at all, and I've lost confidence, how could I continue with cultivation in the future? I'm asking you, are you willing to walk this path with me?"
Feng Xiaotian nodded, "I'm willing; no matter what decision you make, I'm willing to be with you."
"Great, call everyone together; let's start planning."
At this moment, fourteen people of Blazing Fire and Divine Wind Team gathered, discussing while Ye Yu passed by, and they suddenly fell silent.
Ye Yu scoffed, "Afraid I'll overhear? I've already heard it; I just want to say, it's too flashy!"