Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Chapter 235 Graduation Guarantees a Duke Title?
Time flew by, and it was the last day of the qualifying rounds.

It's worth mentioning that the Tian Dou Royal Academy team also came to the scene.

Of course, this was a team led by Dugu Yan.

The Qibao team had no matches today, so they were enjoying their leisure time and chatting with each other off the stage.

Dugu Yan looked at Wu Qi with a strange gaze: "Did you come up with the 2-2-3 battle strategy?"

Having received an affirmative answer, Shi Mo put his arm around Wu Qi's shoulder and said with a wry smile, "Brother, you've really put us through a lot of trouble."

"We originally planned to rest well in the last few days, but when we heard that the competition format was going to be changed, we were pulled out to practice extra."

Wu Qi explained, "I didn't say that on purpose, but to balance the Spirit Hall's plan to change the competition format."

If only individual battles and team battles are conducted simultaneously, the Spirit Hall team will inevitably take a precipitous lead.

The inclusion of the 2-2-3 strategy is merely to balance the situation.

Wu Qin made a fair statement: "I think that adding more diverse competition formats can encourage all teams to develop in an all-round way."

Dugu Yan couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Their Royal Team One was already guaranteed a spot in the finals, and the team's personnel were all geared towards team battles.

When they joined the one-on-one arena, they had to temporarily add another person to their team, which caught them off guard.

Moreover, they hadn't trained for the two-on-two spirit battle before the match.

……

The news of the change in the final competition format spread among the participating teams on a small scale.

Many teams are still observing and waiting for definite news, while some teams have started training privately in advance.

Among them, the Shrek team learned the latest situation from Meng Yiran.

This caught them completely off guard.

One-on-one duels were manageable, but the two-two-three formation was something they had never heard of before, and with Yu Xiaogang absent, they were at a loss for what to do.

It's important to know that Yu Xiaogang's trump card was meant for team battles.

What if they draw a ring match or a 2-2-3 strategy in the final stage?

Moreover, there is only a three-day rest period after the qualifying rounds, after which they will have to go to Wuhun City with the main group.

There's simply not enough time to think about tactics in such a short period of time.

Yu Tianheng wasn't that nervous. "The family has already confirmed that the vice sect leader will go with the main force to rescue Uncle Xiaogang."

"Moreover, the changes to the tournament rules will not only affect us, but all teams, including our opponents, will be affected."

"Therefore, we can wait until Uncle Xiaogang comes out before discussing this in detail."

Tang San felt a sense of urgency rising in his heart.

Yu Xiaogang's failure to return means that his method of cultivating twin martial souls is still unresolved.

With the two-ring Clear Sky Hammer proven ineffective against Wu Qi, should he use the remaining three days to acquire a new soul ring?
……

Around noon, the qualifying rounds came to a complete end.

He reappeared at the competition venue on a snowy night and announced the results.

Among them, the Qibao team, with an undefeated record, is the undisputed number one.

The second place went to the Shrek team.

Although they were defeated by seven teams in a row, the other teams were no match for them, so they could barely be considered to have a precipitous lead.

The Thunder team is in third place, having lost three games.
"I have noticed the performance of the Qibao team in this competition."

"Achieving a perfect victory and advancing to the next round, they have set a precedent in the history of the qualifying tournament. Defeating seven opponents single-handedly has elevated the competition to a whole new level of excitement." "Let us give them a warm round of applause to congratulate them on bringing glory to the Empire."

All the teams applauded them from the bottom of their hearts, but the Shrek Academy team stood out from the crowd.

Having been taught a lesson by the Seven Treasures Team twice in a row, Xueye felt quite pleased and didn't bother to argue with them.

"You sixteen teams, as the empire's top geniuses, I hereby promise you that if you can enter the finals of this competition, the titles of all members of your teams will be raised by one level."

In other words, the captain and vice-captain of the teams that enter the finals can start their careers as earls as long as they are willing to join the Heaven Dou Empire.

The war teams of various kingdoms and duchies had also heard about the promise of a noble title made on a snowy night.

Compared to titles of nobility in kingdoms and duchies, imperial titles are significantly more prestigious and attractive.

But getting into the finals is incredibly difficult, and most people wouldn't even dare to consider it.

Xueye's next words brought the closing ceremony to a climax.

"Seven Treasures Academy Team, I hereby bestow upon you an extra reward. If you win the championship, all members of the team will have their titles elevated by two levels."

"If you personally have an outstanding performance on the stage of the finals, your title will be promoted three levels."

For a time, everyone was talking about it.

If they are promoted three levels, doesn't that mean Wu Qi and Feng Xiaotian can become Imperial Dukes immediately after graduation? And the others will have the opportunity to become Marquises?

My goodness, to become an upper-class noble right after graduation—this is a privilege so many people have dreamed of.

However, there were no clear criteria for judging outstanding performances, so the members of Team Qibao did not take it to heart.

Furthermore, with their talent, it's a certainty that they will become Title Douluo in the future.

Trading a duke for a future titled Douluo family—this is a deal the Heaven Dou Empire won't lose out on.

Next, Xueye reiterated the conditions promised during the qualifiers to all the teams.

The main purpose was to recruit talent from various kingdoms and duchies to provide fresh blood for the empire.

……

As the closing ceremony drew to a close, Xueye announced a major piece of news.

"I am here and have an important message to announce to all teams."

"Because there were two instances of loopholes being exploited in the rules during this competition, the finals will adopt a completely new format and new rules that have been supplemented."

"Later, Imperial staff will distribute the new rulebook to all teams. Any changes or additions to the rules will be clearly marked so that everyone can understand the rule changes as soon as possible."

"As for the finals schedule, it is rather complicated. I will not take up any of your time. Later, the team leaders will come to the podium and Bishop Salas will explain it to you individually."

"If there is anything unclear, please point it out on the spot. Don't be embarrassed, as it relates to the future competition situation of your respective college teams."

"Three days later, Crown Prince Xue Qinghe will lead a thousand Royal Knights soldiers to escort the teams to the city where the finals will be held—Wuhun City."

"We hope that all teams will arrange their time in advance so as not to delay their schedules."

For a moment, everyone looked at each other.

Rumors of changing the competition format have long been an open secret.

But the confirmation from the imperial authorities was somewhat unexpected and difficult to accept.

Those teams that started training early were complacent, thinking they had gained an advantage.

As for this escort mission, the Heavenly Dou Empire spared no expense.

What kind of army is the Royal Knights?
That was a private guard team on a snowy night, and a Soul Master Legion at that, whose combat power was far superior to that of ordinary troops.

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