Douluo Continent: The Evil-Eyed Dragon God, Many Women, Many Blessings

After the rules were read aloud, an old man walked to the loudspeaker on the podium and announced loudly: "The first match of the preliminary elimination round is between the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and the Dragon Slayer Sect. Both sides will send seven members to the waiting area."

The waiting area is located in front of the rest area under the shade pavilion. It is a special area, which is actually just seven chairs placed 20 meters apart.

Huo Yuhao's face revealed a half-smile. No wonder Shrek Academy got a bye in the first round; so that was their plan.

According to the rules of previous competitions, the first match should include the previous champion.

Shrek Academy received a bye in the first round of this competition, so the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which ranked second in the previous competition, was the first to appear.

To put it bluntly, this is the Sun Moon Empire wanting to make its own child the first to appear in public.

Soon, Huo Yuhao saw an old acquaintance.

Xiao Hongchen led the way, followed closely by Meng Xiaobaicai, and then five unfamiliar young Soul Masters. The group entered the waiting area with their heads held high.

In the first round, they encountered the Dragon Slaying Sect of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which had already sent seven people into the waiting area.

However, to Huo Yuhao's surprise, the seven people from the Dragon Slaying Sect who participated in the competition seemed to be full of confidence and had a very high morale.

They seemed confident of victory even against the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy.

This is not surprising at all. After this competition allowed sects to participate, most sects did not think much of the academy.

Because the time allotted for teaching students at the academy is limited.

For example, Shrek Academy admits students at the age of 12. Even if they participate in the competition at the age limit, they can only study for a maximum of eight years.

But sects are different. Many disciples grow up in sects from a young age, and their study time far exceeds that of academies.

Moreover, besides the difference in study time, sects and academies also teach their juniors in very different ways.

Joining a sect usually means spending your entire life within that sect.

Therefore, many sects with a long history and tradition have their own unique features.

In the original All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament, sects were included, but for some unknown reason, their participation was later cancelled.

The Dragon Slayer Sect is a sect with a history of over a thousand years, originating from the Douling Empire.

It is a traditional Soul Master sect, and has always had a deep-rooted aversion to Soul Guidance Devices.

They largely disregarded the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team and naturally didn't think it was a match they were destined to lose.

"The first contestant from each side's individual elimination rounds will now enter the arena," came the voice of the elderly man hosting the event from the podium.

Upon hearing the referee's whistle, Huo Yuhao's gaze immediately became more focused, and he wore an expression of keen interest.

To be honest, in Huo Yuhao's opinion, this year's competition, which includes sects, better reflects the true meaning of competition and exchange compared to previous ones.

Because the rules are simpler and there are fewer fancy maneuvers, such as Xu Sanshi's substitution tactic in the last competition, where falling off the stage meant losing, it was really a bit childish.

This year, the competition will rely more on hard skills. There won't be as many fancy tricks to play as in the previous competition. It will mainly be a real battle.

Comparatively speaking, it is also easier to promote communication and progress between Soul Masters and Soul Mentors.

The referee was an elderly man in his fifties, whose cultivation level was not discernible until he released his martial spirit.

The first to appear representing the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy was none other than Meng Baicai. As the team's second-highest cultivation level after Jing Hongchen, her being the first to take the stage demonstrates the importance the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy placed on this first match.

But thinking about it, it's understandable. The Sun Moon Empire had finally managed to give their child a chance to make their debut, and it was on their home turf, so they naturally couldn't afford to lose.

If something goes wrong due to underestimating the enemy, the Sun Moon Empire will lose face big time.

On the Dragon Slaying Sect's side, a young man of short stature made his appearance.

His appearance was somewhat unusual; his head was flat, and although he was not tall, he appeared quite heavy.

The most peculiar thing was his hands, which were ridiculously large, spread out on both sides of his body like palm-leaf fans.

At this moment, the onlookers in the distance remained silent. The tight schedule meant they hadn't fully recovered from the pressure exerted by the Dragon Emperor Douluo earlier.

"In the individual elimination rounds, the competition ends when one side is rendered unable to fight, concedes defeat, or the referee decides the winner. Try not to injure your opponent, understand?" the referee said to both sides in a deep voice.

"understood."

The young man representing the Dragon Slayer Sect looked capable and strong. After agreeing, he turned and walked in his own direction without even the most basic greeting.

According to the competition rules, before the battle begins, both sides must stand 100 meters apart at one end of the arena. This is fairer for Soul Masters and Soul Instructors who are good at ranged attacks.

Five years have passed, and Meng Hongchen has matured considerably, with a slender figure that is curvaceous and full of charm.

Although she wasn't as stunningly beautiful as Wang Dong'er or Di Qianqiu, she was still considered a first-rate beauty.

Her buttocks, in particular, are not large, but their curves are exceptionally striking, and their elasticity is remarkable.

Yes, Huo Yuhao felt this most deeply.

Meng Hongchen's eyes shimmered as she glanced at Huo Yuhao before looking across at the other side.

To her surprise, the other party's attitude was so arrogant. A murderous glint appeared in her eyes. She snorted coldly and turned to walk towards the other edge of the competition stage.

Aside from Huo Yuhao, Meng Hongchen has never been good at dealing with outsiders, let alone someone who actively provokes her.

Soon, both sides stood at one end.

The referee raised his right hand high, and the moment his palm fell, the first battle of the new Continental Youth Soul Master Tournament officially began.

"boom!"

The moment the referee's right hand fell, a deep rumble erupted from beneath the feet of the young man from the Dragon Slayer Sect.

The hard metal ground caused him to kick out a dent, and his short, stocky body shot towards Meng Hongchen like a cannonball.

Superficial contempt does not mean underestimating the enemy. When fighting a Soul Master, closing the distance is undoubtedly the most important thing.

The Dragon Slayer Sect member's spirit rings lit up as he darted out.

It's easy to see from the powerful force he unleashed that he is a power-attack type Soul Master with formidable explosive power, capable of making his speed comparable to that of an agility-attack type Soul Master for a short period of time.

At the same time, five perfectly matched spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, and one black—rose from the young man's body! (End of Chapter)