Douluo: Twin Origins, Suppressing the World

Chapter 144 A mantis trying to stop a chariot, an ant trying to shake a tree

Star Luo City is, after all, the home ground of Star Luo Royal Academy. Although Star Luo Royal Academy is not as famous as Shrek Academy on the continent, the reaction it generated when it took the stage was no less impressive.

"Star Luo! Star Luo!"

In fact, quite a few Star Luo Empire academies participated in this competition, but in the hearts of the people, Star Luo Royal Academy is clearly more representative of the entire Star Luo Empire.

Many people noticed Ling Shuang at the head of the group.

"Was that white-haired boy originally in the group?"

Because of the special circumstances surrounding the Star Luo Royal Academy, their official teams are not unfamiliar to the people of the Star Luo Empire.

Many people in Xingluo who follow this competition know the list of Xingluo Royal Academy's team members and have even seen their portraits.

When Xu Jiujiu announced her participation in this Soul Master Competition, it caused quite a stir in the Star Luo Empire.

They were naturally curious about why Ling Shuang, a completely unfamiliar face, was walking at the front of the group.

"You don't know? This is an outside helper invited by Princess Jiujiu. It is said to be a top-notch genius. This time, she was able to persuade Her Highness to step down and become the newly appointed captain!"

Among these people were some well-informed individuals who knew a little about Ling Shuang.

Ultimately, however, the arrival of Ling Shuang, the parachuted captain, undoubtedly aroused the curiosity and anticipation of these people.

They were all very eager to know the capabilities of this newly appointed captain.

Unaffected by the discussions from all sides, Ling Shuang and the others had already arrived on the stage.

There was no tactical formation; Ling Shuang was the only one at the front, while the others stood behind, seemingly having no intention of making a move.

"So handsome! So handsome!"

In the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team, a white-haired, red-eyed girl cupped her face in her hands, gazing at the upright figure on the competition stage with a lovesick expression, murmuring excitedly.

Beside her, Xiao Hongchen curled her lip unhappily: "What's the use of being good-looking? You might just end up with nothing but a silver spear and a candle."

Hearing her brother's sarcastic words, Meng Hongchen was not happy.

With her infatuated nature, she immediately took Ling Shuang as her idol the moment she saw him, and retorted directly: "How could that be? He's the captain of the Star Luo Royal Academy, he must be extraordinary!"

"Maybe you're not even as good as him!"

Xiao Hongchen was so proud that he couldn't stand such words, especially coming from his own sister. He retorted directly, his tone tinged with anger: "How could that be? You had him fight me. If I lost, I'd change my name!"

"Tch, childish." Meng Hongchen pouted and ignored her childish brother, continuing to admire her idol's stunning good looks while holding her face in her hands.

There are quite a few girls like Meng Hongchen. After all, most people are visual creatures. In addition, with the title of captain of Ling Shuang Xingluo Royal Academy team, he has already gained a group of fans even though he has not yet made a move.

Hearing the voices chanting Ling Shuang's name, Jiang Nannan, standing atop the city wall, felt a mix of emotions.

Although she was happy that her boyfriend was so popular, she couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

It felt as if someone had suddenly coveted something that belonged to them.

In comparison, Xue Di didn't have this feeling at all.

She was too confident in herself and didn't think these people could pose any threat to her at all.

As the center of attention, Zhouxi Academy, as its rival, is under immense pressure.

In fact, after they saw that their draw opponent was the Star Luo Royal Team, they had already lost their fighting spirit.

After all, although the Star Luo Royal Academy has never been as prestigious as Shrek Academy, which has been touted as a god in the original Douluo Continent, it is still renowned and far superior to academies of their level.

The attention coming from the audience has now brought their psychological pressure to its peak.

If it weren't for the fact that surrendering without a fight is a major taboo in competition, they wouldn't have even considered playing this match where the outcome was completely predictable; they would have just given up.

However, if they surrendered without even fighting in front of everyone, they would have no reason to hold their heads high in the world of Soul Masters.

Failure isn't a big deal, since nearly 99% of the people present don't believe they can defeat the Star Luo Royal Academy. "Everyone, give it your all! Victory or defeat doesn't matter; just try not to lose too badly!"

The captain of Zhouxi Academy's team gritted his teeth, already prepared to take a beating.

The other team members nodded with wry smiles.

Although they all knew that with their college's strength, they definitely wouldn't get a very good ranking, it was still somewhat disheartening to see them eliminated in the first round.

"Game start!"

As soon as the referee gave the order, the Zhouxi Academy team released their martial spirits.

As expected, the strongest among them was only a Soul Master, and judging from his aura, he should only be a mid-level Soul Master of around level 45.

"Look, what are the Star Luo Royal Academy team up to?!"

Someone noticed the commotion coming from the Star Luo Royal Academy team and exclaimed in surprise.

This call naturally attracted the attention of the others as well.

It was clear that the Star Luo Royal Academy showed no intention of releasing their martial spirits, and even...

He walked straight off the stage!
Only Ling Shuang remained standing on the stage, facing the seven members of Zhouxi Academy's team.

A gentle breeze caressed her snow-white hair, causing it to sway slightly backward.

"Too deceiving!"

Upon seeing this, the members of the Zhouxi Academy team were all furious.

They know they are no match for you, but leaving only one of them is a huge underestimation of them.

When people are angry, they are always able to overcome their inner fears.

"on!"

With a roar from the captain of Zhouxi Academy's team, the previously timid members charged towards Ling Shuang with fury.

Under the watchful eyes of many, Ling Shuang slowly raised her hand.

The wind in the square seemed to grow wild with his movements, making his long robe flutter wildly.

"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, or an ant trying to shake a tree."

An indifferent voice echoed throughout the vast square.

Purple energy, shimmering with an eerie light, gathered into a sphere in his palm, causing the surrounding space to subtly distort.

"It has ended."

As if delivering a verdict, the purple energy ball in Ling Shuang's palm shattered with a deafening roar!

The next moment, centered on him, an overwhelming destructive energy swept across the entire arena like a storm!
As the gale gradually subsided and the light faded, the people were able to see the scene clearly.

Ling Shuang, her face still, slowly descended the steps.

The tabletop was riddled with holes and shattered beyond recognition, no longer resembling its former appearance. A black crater with a radius of ten meters appeared out of nowhere.

Seven figures lay in the pit, eyes closed, unconscious, only their heaving chests indicating they were still alive.

The entire room fell silent, everyone staring blankly at the scene before them.

The silence was broken only when the referee's slightly hoarse voice, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, shattered the stillness.

"Star Luo Royal Academy wins!"

(End of this chapter)