Chapter 380

The highlights are all on the competition between the seeded teams. Only the competition between the seeded teams is more interesting and can better determine the final outcome.

However, this year was different. With the addition of the Tang Sect team, they could definitely enter the second round. They didn’t have to be eliminated by the seeded teams in the first round like in previous years. They seemed to see new hope, and felt that this time they finally had a chance to go further in the competition and achieve better results.

After today’s high-level soul master competition, they will carry a new honor on their shoulders, having defeated a seeded team in the finals. Even though this seeded team is made up of a group of children, in their opinion, as long as they can win the game, it is something to be proud of, and it can also make their sect more prestigious on the continent.

“Master, please take a seat!”

Under the gaze of the crowd, the emcee made a gesture of invitation and politely led Jiang Han to the last seat on the podium. Jiang Han had a calm expression and steady steps. Under the gaze of the crowd, he walked up to the podium step by step and sat in his own seat. His aura made many people present secretly gasp and became more curious about him.

“Brother Yu, could you have imagined that the man who saved us would have come to this point in just a few days?” A middle-aged man in the VIP seat asked the man in red robe beside him. His eyes were filled with deep emotion. Recalling the scene when he was rescued, and looking at the scene of Jiang Han sitting on the rostrum with all the powerful people, his heart was full of amazement at how fast the world changes.

“What do you think? Who could have expected that his strength would be higher than Pope Bibi Dong? He could even support a first-level sect all by himself!” The red-robed man shook his head and sighed. There was a hint of helplessness in his tone, as if he was lamenting the unpredictability of the world. Who could have thought that the mysterious person who suddenly appeared to save people would now have such amazing achievements and influence.

“Things in this world are so unpredictable!”

Looking at the figure sitting on the same stage with their clan leader, the two could not help but sigh. These two people were Ning Feng from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan and Yu Heng from the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex, who were rescued by Jiang Han in the Star Dou Great Forest five days ago. They were both surprised and admired Jiang Han’s rise from the bottom of their hearts. After all, such a growth rate and strength display were too rare in the Douluo Continent.

“Daddy, I’m here!” In the VIP seats, Ning Rongrong waved her arms in the direction of Ning Fengzhi before she even sat down, cheering loudly, her little face full of excitement. She didn’t care about the occasion etiquette, and when she saw her father not far away, she was full of joy, and just wanted to get his attention as soon as possible. Her lively appearance formed a sharp contrast with the slightly serious atmosphere around her.

“Ahem!” Ning Fengzhi glanced at Ning Rongrong, who was like a little madman, and coughed repeatedly to remind her to pay attention to her image. He was slightly embarrassed, after all, he was surrounded by important figures from various sects, and his daughter’s behavior was really too childish, but he couldn’t bear to blame her too harshly, so he could only use coughing to hint.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing also exchanged glances with the White Tiger Emperor of the Xingluo Empire. They naturally would not lose their composure like Ning Rongrong did, but only smiled and nodded. Their behavior was decent, showing good upbringing and calm temperament. After all, they represented the image of the Tang Sect, and were very careful about every move.

“Master, when I first learned that you wanted to let these seven little kids participate in the High-level Soul Master Competition, I was very upset. I thought you would change your mind during these three days, but I didn’t expect you to really bring them here.” Ning Fengzhi looked at Jiang Han, with a bitter smile on his face. He knew his daughter best. Although she was talented, she was extremely lazy and playful, and was unwilling to waste time on cultivation. He was originally worried that these children would make a fool of themselves in the competition, or that they would not be able to withstand the high-intensity competition pressure, but he didn’t expect Jiang Han to really bring them here, and he felt a little helpless.

Jiang Han smiled knowingly and said, “Not only will our Tang Sect participate, but we will also win the championship.” His words were concise but full of confidence, and his firm tone made it seem as if the championship was already in his pocket, which stunned everyone who heard it. Some thought he was bragging, while others were secretly amazed at his confidence.

Hearing Jiang Han’s words, Ning Fengzhi couldn’t help but twitch his lips, and that expression was just like listening to Jiang Han telling a joke. In his opinion, although these children have grown up, it is too difficult for them to win the championship in the soul master competition where masters gather. It is almost an impossible task, so he just thought Jiang Han was joking and didn’t take it seriously.

“Master, I wonder what level my son’s soul power is now?” The White Tiger Emperor of the Xingluo Empire asked curiously. He was very concerned about Dai Mubai’s situation and wanted to know to what extent Dai Mubai’s strength had improved in such a short period of time. He was both excited and a little nervous.

“You’ll know during the competition.” Jiang Han smiled calmly, pretending to be mysterious. He didn’t want to reveal the strength of his disciples too early, so he wanted to leave everyone in suspense and prevent his opponents from finding out the details in advance, so that they could be caught off guard during the competition.

“The Sect Master was able to defeat the Deep Sea Demon Whale King by himself, so he must have already entered the Semi-God Realm, and he is only one step away from reaching the God Realm.” Qian Daoliu said calmly as he looked at Jiang Han. As one of the strongest men in the world, he was very concerned about Jiang Han’s strength, and tried to further understand Jiang Han’s strength through such inquiries, and was also secretly measuring how strong Jiang Han was in his heart.

“That’s about right.” Jiang Han glanced at Qian Daoliu and said casually. He didn’t want to talk too much about his realm at this time, after all, it involved a lot of secrets, and now the competition was about to begin, it would be better to focus on the competition of his disciples.

Time passed by minute by minute.

“The time has come. I, Emperor Xue Ye of the Tiandou Empire, declare on behalf of the Tiandou Empire and the organizers of this competition that the finals of this year’s High-level Soul Master Competition will begin now!”

The deep and resonant voice drifted through the air, reaching the ears of everyone in the field. The voice was like a huge bell, ringing the bell for the start of the competition, instantly making the atmosphere at the scene tense and heated.

Suddenly, the audience burst into applause and cheers. The audience seemed to be ignited with passion, clapping vigorously and cheering loudly, expressing their anticipation and excitement for the opening of the competition in this way. The sounds gathered together, like a surging wave, almost breaking through the sky.

When the applause died down, Emperor Xue Ye glanced at Jiang Han, then swept his eyes across the crowd and continued, “I’m sure you’ve seen that, unlike previous years, there’s one more seed team this year. The Tang Sect Master has built a prestigious first-level sect in just a few days. His own strength is unfathomable, and he can even be ranked among the top three in the continent. Next, I’d like to invite the Tang Sect Master to say a few words about this year’s finals.”

“Uh……”

Jiang Han looked a little confused, obviously he didn’t expect that there was such a thing as a speech in the process. He originally just wanted to bring his disciples to the competition and watch them show their skills on the field, but he didn’t expect to be suddenly asked to give a speech. He was a little unresponsive for a while, but he quickly adjusted his state.

“Well, here, I hope that all the soul masters participating in this competition can fully demonstrate their strength for the sake of the sect, the academy, and their own glory.”

“Soul Master, as the noblest profession on the continent, every bit of your progress must go through many trials and tribulations. But what I want to say is that a sword is sharpened by grinding, and the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from the bitter cold. You who are able to participate in this competition are undoubtedly the elites of the younger generation. In the next game, even if you lose, don’t be discouraged, and turn this “defeat” into motivation to strive forward!”

Hearing this, the disciples in the VIP seats who were about to participate in the competition were excited, and their fighting spirit was ignited. Jiang Han’s words touched their hearts, making them feel the responsibility and mission of being a soul master, and also inspired them to go all out in the arena, and even if they failed, they had to stand up bravely and move forward. Those words full of positive energy seemed to inject a shot of adrenaline into them.

However, Jiang Han’s next words made them doubt their lives again. “Even if some of your teams are suppressed by a group of kids in this year’s competition, and the final championship is won by a group of kids, don’t think you are dreaming. There are always people who are better than you, and everything is possible!”

After saying that, Jiang Han straightened his clothes, smiled at everyone and sat back in his seat. His words were inspiring at first, but then there was a big turn, making everyone excited at first, and then fell into shock and confusion, which was really beyond everyone’s expectations.

clap clap clap!
In an instant, the audience erupted in applause that far exceeded the applause of Emperor Xue Ye’s opening speech. The applause was like thunder, even more enthusiastic than before, as if it was shaking the entire venue. The audience applauded and talked among themselves, all attracted by Jiang Han’s unique way of speaking.

“This Tang Sect leader is really good! His first words gave me a thrill, but the subsequent twists caught me off guard.”

“Don’t take it seriously. The Tang Sect leader was just joking to liven up the atmosphere. Do you really think a group of kids can beat one of the teams?”

“Just like I thought, the Tang Sect leader probably just wants these kids to get to know the top masters of the younger generation as soon as possible and set a goal for them.”

“Which seeded team do you think will win the championship this year?”

“Nonsense, do you even need to ask this? Spirit Hall has won the championship for thirteen consecutive years, and this year is definitely no exception! Moreover, as far as I know, the Spirit Hall’s team this year is the strongest in history. The average soul power has reached level 65, and there are even level 70 soul saints among them!”

“What? Level 70 Soul Saint!!”

……

In the stands, there was a lot of shock and surprise amidst the fierce noise. Everyone was very surprised at the strength of the Spirit Hall team, and at the same time, they felt that this year’s championship seemed to be a foregone conclusion. After all, a level 70 Spirit Saint was the top among the younger generation, and such a gap in strength made the possibility of other teams winning the championship very small.

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“All participating teams, come on stage!” As the host’s powerful voice fell, the twelve teams in the VIP seats soon appeared on the huge fighting stage.

There are six seed teams: Tiandou Empire, Xingluo Empire, Wuhun Hall, Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect, and Tang Sect.

There are six second-choice teams: Fire Leopard Sect, Elephant Armor Sect, Purple Star Academy, Brilliant Academy, Oakland Academy, and Blazing Fire Academy.

Each team stood on the fighting stage with a different expression. Some were full of confidence, some were a little nervous, and some looked indifferent. Behind their different expressions were their different mindsets and expectations for the game.

“As the first place in the second round, according to the rules, you will be the first to select the seeded team.” The host looked at the seven contestants from the Fire Leopard Sect and said calmly. His voice was steady and without any emotion, just hosting the game according to the established process.

“Tang Sect!” As the leader of the Fire Leopard Sect, Wang Shan spoke without hesitation. He had already made a plan in his mind, thinking that Tang Sect was the seed team that was easiest to defeat, after all, the opponents were all kids, so he made the choice without hesitation, and secretly felt lucky to have such a good opportunity, thinking that he could finally enter the second round this time, and a smug look appeared on his face.

“The first match is between the Fire Leopard Sect and the Tang Sect!” The host’s expression did not change at all as Wang Shan made his decision. It seemed as if he had expected the other party’s choice. He announced the match arrangement in an orderly manner, officially confirming the matchup.

The Elephant Armor Sect looked at the Fire Leopard Sect with some envy, and then chose the seed team of the Heaven Dou Empire. They also wanted to pick a seed team that was relatively easy to deal with, but unfortunately the Fire Leopard Sect got there first, so they could only settle for the second best, feeling somewhat regretful.

Soon, the battles between the remaining teams also came to an end.

Purple Star Academy VS Star Luo Empire.

Brilliant Academy VS Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.

Oakland College vs. Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Clan.

Blazing Academy VS Spirit Hall.

Each team has identified its opponent, and the atmosphere on the field has become increasingly tense. Everyone is silently thinking about how to deal with the next game, and some teams are already discussing tactics with each other.

“Are we still fighting?”

“Listen to the elders. It’s our turn now. We go through the ceremony and admit defeat.”

“Oh, it would be great if our opponents were those seven little kids from the Tang Sect. I really envy the Fire Leopard Sect.”

(End of this chapter)