I'm picking up fragments in Douluo Continent

Chapter 174 Yu Xiaogang: Our goal is to be the champion! (Two in one)

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at him lightly and said coldly: "What is there to talk about between us?"

Her voice was like frost, piercing straight at Dai Mubai.

In Zhu Zhuqing's opinion, Dai Mubai was probably jealous of her spirit power improvement. Just like Tang San and the others, he wanted to know more about the immortal grass.

"Cough cough." Dai Mubai coughed unnaturally and the smile on his face froze.

"Zhu Qing, I was foolish enough to abandon you before, but now I have changed my mind. Can we have a good chat?"

Dai Mubai had originally given up the fight for the throne. Although his innate soul power was as high as level nine, the age gap between him and Davis was too big.

Dai Mubai knew clearly that if he tried to fight for the throne by force, he would die without a burial place.

So, he planned to join the army from the very beginning.

Zhu Zhuqing, his nominal fiancée, was dispensable to him. Besides, her talent was mediocre and she was too young, so she was just a burden.

But now, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power has directly broken through to the Soul Sect, and even surpassed him. Dai Mubai was surprised to find that the two of them actually had the ability to compete with Davis and Zhu Zhuyun.

That’s the throne!

A fire rose in Dai Mubai's heart, and he felt that the relationship between him and Zhu Zhuqing seemed to be salvageable.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing had a mocking smile on her face, as if she had heard some huge joke.

"Change of heart? Dai Mubai, put away your hypocrisy."

She raised her head slightly, her eyes full of disdain, "You abandoned me? Humph, that was just because I was too young and left too late."

"You don't think I came to Soto City to pursue you, do you?"

"ridiculous!"

Dai Mubai's shoulders trembled slightly when he heard this, and he secretly clenched his fists. From childhood to adulthood, he had never begged someone so humbly, let alone a woman.

He took a deep breath and said, "Zhu Qing, I didn't leave the Xing Luo Empire to escape. I have never stopped practicing my soul power over the years. I am only two months away from turning seventeen, but my soul power has already reached the Soul Sect. Doesn't this prove my hard work?"

"Actually, I'm just waiting for an opportunity. Now that we have both the strength, why can't we give it a try?"

He took a deep breath and let it out slowly.

"I know you like that Lu Feng, I won't interfere with you. When I inherit the throne, you will be the queen in name only. I won't interfere with you even if you want to keep as many gigolos as you want."

After saying that, Dai Mubai slowly loosened his fist. This was the biggest concession he had made, and he even put the green hat on his own head.

However, as long as I can ascend to the throne, everything is worth it.

The hostility in Dai Mubai's eyes flashed away. As long as he sat firmly on the throne, he would have plenty of time to deal with this pair of "bastards"!
Zhu Zhuqing sneered and said jokingly, "Oh, really? Then you are really patient enough."

Dai Mubai's eyes lit up when he heard this, and he nodded, "That's right! Zhuqing, everything I did was forbearance. Back then, when Emperor Taizu had not yet become famous."

"Stop dreaming!" Zhu Zhuqing shouted, interrupting Dai Mubai's words.

"What do you think I am? A tool?"

"Don't you always say that women are not considered population, but resources? Why are you begging me so humbly now?"

Zhu Zhuqing sneered, with a cold light flashing in her eyes: "Put away your hypocritical look, it makes me sick."

After saying that, she turned and left, leaving Dai Mubai with only a cold back.

"Bang!" Dai Mubai punched the wall hard, instantly denting the wall.

"Stinky bitch!"

Dai Mubai cursed in his heart with gritted teeth.

His anger burned fiercely in his chest, and he swore to himself: One day, he would make this couple pay the price!

"Mu Bai, you have to pay for the damage."

Just then, Flanders pushed open the door and saw the messy corridor, and couldn't help frowning.

"Yes, Dean." Dai Mubai nodded, then turned and left.

"Hey, I'd better not get involved in the affairs of these big families, so that I won't be blocked by others again." Flanders looked at Dai Mubai's back and shook his head helplessly.

In the Tiandou Soul Fighting Arena, countless shouts and cheers rang out.

The opening ceremony of the Tiandou Empire competition area of the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition officially begins today.

As the grandest competition in the world of soul masters, everyone from the royal family, nobles to common people regard this competition as the grandest festival.

There were more than 80,000 spectators in the venue, and dozens of distinguished guests, including Emperor Xue Ye, were sitting in the VIP seats.

Right in front of the central venue was a rostrum. Lu Feng was sitting in the middle of the rostrum, wearing a golden suit, looking very eye-catching.

On both sides of him were two hosts, a man and a woman, dressed in silver.

The man's name is Owen, and he is also one of the signature hosts of the Soul Fighting Arena. The female host is Doudou, who was directly appointed by the Soul Fighting Arena Management Committee as the best newcomer of the year.

"In the Tiandou City division, twenty-eight teams are competing for five qualifying spots. Mr. Lu, which team do you think will win?" Owen's slightly magnetic voice sounded.

Among the hundreds of hosts in the Great Fighting Spirit Arena, Owen's professional knowledge is the most profound. He is also one of the commentators who cooperates best with Lu Feng on the same stage.

Lu Feng smiled and said, "Among the teams in this competition, I am indeed optimistic about one team. Moreover, they are likely to win the championship of this competition."

"Oh?" Owen asked in surprise, "Which team is so favored by Mr. Lu?"

Lu Feng smiled mysteriously and said, "As for which academy this team belongs to, I can't reveal it for now."

At this time, the audience had already started a heated discussion, guessing which team Lu Feng was talking about.

In the VIP seats, Emperor Xue Ye turned slightly and said to Dugu Bo behind him: "I heard that His Majesty Dugu's granddaughter has already broken through to level 50. She is a Soul King at less than 20 years old. The young are really formidable."

Dugu Bo waved his hand and pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Hey, it was just luck."

His words were light and casual, but he couldn't help but grin.

"Hmph!" At this time, the old man sitting next to Xue Ye snorted coldly.

The old man was wearing a bright red robe and a five-pointed platinum crown on his head. It was the Platinum Bishop of the Spirit Hall, Sarath.

Sarath looked at Dugu Bo with disdain and said nothing. He had received news that Dugu Yan had broken through to level 50. However, he did not care too much.

Although Dugu Yan's talent is strong, it does not mean that the Tiandou Royal Team can win the championship of this competition. Sarath knows that there are three people in the Wuhun Hall team who are named the "Golden Generation", and each of them is at the Soul King level.

"Victory will definitely belong to Spirit Hall!" Saras murmured in his heart.

Soon, the first team entered the arena. The young spirit masters were all standing tall and proud, looking as if they were looking down on the world.

Inside the Shrek lounge.

Yu Xiaogang held a notebook in his hand with a serious expression as he emphasized the things that needed attention in the preliminaries.

"The last point. Ahem!"

Yu Xiaogang looked at the absent-minded crowd and coughed heavily.

At this time, Ma Hongjun spread his hands and couldn't help but said: "Master, this is the third time you have mentioned 'the last point'. What is so important that you have to say it at this time?"

Yu Xiaogang said with a straight face, "I have been investigating the intelligence of other teams these days. As far as I know, Dugu Yan of the Royal Team is already a Soul King. Is this a big deal?"

"What? Soul King!" Upon hearing this, everyone at Shrek was shocked.

Except Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong.

"Soul King, how can we fight this?" Ma Hongjun leaned weakly on the sofa, his eyes dull. His legs were stretched out, his hands drooped at his sides, and he looked like he was paralyzed.

Ma Hongjun's current soul power is only level 35. Facing an opponent at the Soul King level, he doubts that he can even hold on for a minute.

The rest of the team had similar concerns. After all, Zhu Zhuqing, the strongest member of the team, only had a soul power of level 45.

"Fatty, don't be discouraged. When the time comes, I will assist you and make sure you leave in a dignified manner." Ning Rongrong said with a smile.

Her father had told her about Dugu Yan a long time ago, but Ning Rongrong didn't care. In her eyes, this so-called elite competition was just an interesting game.

At this time, Tang San asked tentatively: "Teacher, since you are analyzing tactics with us at this time, there must be a solution, right?"

Yu Xiaogang patted Tang San's shoulder, "Yes, the soul power level is important, but in my opinion, the most important thing in team fighting is wisdom. As long as the tactics are used properly, the soul king is not invincible."

Tang San nodded, "Teacher, what is your tactic?"

Yu Xiaogang put his hands behind his back and said loudly, "In the Tiandou City Division preliminaries, only three of you five little monsters can play at the same time in each game."

"Also, Ning Rongrong definitely can't play. I will give her special training during this period of time."

"Ah? Only three people can go?" Ma Hongjun couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "Master, even if we go all out, we may not win. If we can only send three people, then we might as well just admit defeat."

Unexpectedly, Yu Xiaogang nodded and said, "When you encounter a special team, you can indeed admit defeat directly."

"Ah?" Even Tang San was stunned.

The master said calmly: "Your real opponents are in the promotion match. If you reveal your strength to your opponents too early, how difficult will the road ahead be?"

After Yu Xiaogang finished speaking, everyone in Shrek fell into silence.

Tang San and Dai Mubai thought quietly, their faces serious. Ma Hongjun slumped on the sofa, his eyes dull. The former Blue Tyrant Academy students seemed very relaxed. In their opinion, as long as they tried their best, it would be fine.

As for Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, one didn't care at all, and the other didn't care either.

Tang San thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, I understand. You want us to preserve our strength and make a stunning debut at the critical moment."

"That's right. What's more, your master has a secret weapon." Yu Xiaogang said proudly.

"Secret weapon?" Tang San asked doubtfully.

The master patted his favorite disciple on the shoulder and said, "Xiao San, you are responsible for the tactical arrangements on the field, and you also decide the contestants. And you have only one goal, and that is to win the championship!"

Tang San nodded heavily, "Teacher, I understand!"

At this moment, the host's voice came from outside: "The last team to appear is the Shrek team! Their registration slogan is, the unrivaled champion!"

"Let's go, guys, it's our turn." Tang San said loudly.

As soon as everyone entered the venue, a burst of laughter broke out in the audience.

The color of the Shrek Academy uniform is a color between yellow and green. If I have to describe it, it would be shit green.

The most bizarre thing is that behind each person, there are a few large, bright words embroidered in red silk thread, sincerely seeking sponsorship advertising.

"What kind of academy is that? Look at that fat guy, he looks like a ball."

"Shrek? I think it should be 'Shit Lake'. Hahaha, did they just crawl out of the toilet?"

"Shh, keep your voice down. I am a soul master after all. But I guess I am just here for formality."

Zhu Zhuqing turned a deaf ear to the ridicule around her, while the others all lowered their heads, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Ning Rongrong hid behind Zhu Zhuqing and whispered, "Zhuqing, why aren't you afraid at all?"

"Afraid? Why should I be afraid?" Zhu Zhuqing asked puzzledly.

She pointed at the crowd around her and said, "What do other people think of me? These people are so angry now, but if they were standing in front of me alone, I'm afraid they wouldn't dare to speak loudly."

As she finished speaking, everyone in Shrek turned their eyes to her.

Ning Rongrong straightened her chest when she heard this, "You're right. No matter where I go, I'll always be the center of attention."

Tang San and his companions also felt that Zhu Zhuqing's words made sense, and they held their heads high and strode forward.

But they only lasted a few seconds before they were defeated. Tang San was the first to take out a mask to cover his face, and Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun quickly followed suit. Tailong and the other four didn't have this equipment, so they could only cover their faces with their hands, which was as embarrassing as it could be.

The entrance ceremony was just a small episode, and soon the audience's attention was focused on the drawing ceremony.

"In the first round of the preliminaries, the Tiandou Royal Academy vice-team will face the Shrek Academy."

On the sidelines, Ma Hongjun pressed his fingers, making a series of bone crackling sounds. "Great, we're the first match winners. Let's show them what real strength is."

Tang San, however, had a bitter smile on his face. Becoming the focus on the first day of the competition was somewhat inconsistent with the master's plan.

Soon, the two teams walked onto the ring.

In order to hide her strength, Zhu Zhuqing did not play. In Tang San's plan, she and Ning Rongrong would be the team's last trump card.

At this time, Ma Hongjun carefully counted the members of the other team and asked in confusion: "Hey, why are there only six of them?"

(End of this chapter)