Douluo: What the hell is the academic master development system?

Chapter 563 Meeting of Acquaintances
After this little incident, the Shrek group didn't linger for long. After making some preparations, they set off again, heading straight for Mingdu.

Having set off two days earlier, the group wasn't in a hurry and walked at a leisurely pace, listening to Chen Ping and Cai Tou explain the general situation of the Sun Moon Empire. By the time they arrived in Mingdu, the sun was already setting in the west.

Among the Shrek students, Chen Ping and other exchange students had all stayed in Mingdu before and were familiar with the place. Ning Tian, ​​Wu Feng, and others had also been to Mingdu at least once.

But the rest of Shrek Academy, especially the reserve team, were all shocked.

What a city that has no walls at all, yet is the first city on the mainland!
The sense of awe intensified, especially when they saw the towering buildings. Their expressions unconsciously turned serious.

It's important to understand that all of them originated from the three kingdoms of the Douluo Continent. The rise of the Sun Moon Empire, the greatest threat to these three kingdoms, exerted an invisible pressure on everyone.

According to the registration information, after entering Mingdu, they first need to complete the registration.

Although the previous registration has been completed, in order to confirm that the participating teams from sects and academies have arrived, registration needs to be completed, and then the Sun Moon Empire will arrange accommodation and meals, as well as the competition schedule.

Having participated in the previous competition, the Shrek Seven Devils felt this time all the more deeply. Compared to the overcrowded Star Luo City of the Star Luo Empire back then, Mingdu seemed very orderly.

Although the number of people on the streets has increased significantly, it doesn't feel crowded at all. That's one of the advantages of a large enough city.

On the streets, soldiers in iron armor patrolled in neat formation from time to time. Each squad consisted of twelve men, and they displayed excellent discipline during their patrols.

Although Chen Ping had spent a considerable amount of time in Mingdu, he was not really familiar with some of the buildings there. Back then, he was immersed in the research and cultivation of soul tools every day, so he didn't have time to go shopping!
But it doesn't matter if he's not familiar with them, he has people he knows.

Nana and the other students rescued by Chen Ping from the Mingdu branch of the Holy Spirit Cult are probably too busy making cannons to come, but at least Ji Juechen and Jing Ziyan, the two local bullies, are here.

These two had grown up in this city and were quite familiar with everything here. They quickly led everyone to the registration area.

This is a large hotel with eight floors, located in the center of Mingdu. It is called Mingyue Hotel.

From afar, you can see its entirely silver-white building. Because each floor is very tall, even though it only has eight floors, it is considered an extremely tall building in Mingdu.

Upon entering the hotel lobby, one is immediately struck by its metallic feel. The hotel's interior decoration is entirely the same as the exterior, presented in a silver-white color scheme with various streamlined designs.

Like a beautifully crafted soul tool, it inspires an irresistible urge to touch it. Simple, elegant, and high-quality – that's the first impression Mingyue Hotel gives.

At this moment, a considerable number of people had gathered in the spacious hall, which spanned several thousand square meters. As soon as Chen Ping and his group entered, a young woman in a silver dress immediately came to greet them.

"Greetings, distinguished guests. Are you here to participate in the Continental Elite Advanced Soul Master Tournament?"

The young woman was tall and slender with exceptional beauty. Her long silver dress, reaching past her calves, was perfectly proportioned, giving her an elegant and noble air. A gentle smile graced her pretty face, making her appear approachable.

"Yes! Yes!" He Caitou, who was walking in front, quickly agreed, and was then pinched subtly by the wary Xiao Xiao.

Chen Ping chuckled upon seeing this. It seemed they had really brought their families along for this competition; it was quite a lively affair.

The young hostess smiled slightly at He Caitou and said, "Because there are quite a few people arriving right now, please wait a moment. Please follow me." The lobby, located on the east side of the first floor of the Mingyue Hotel, occupies an area of ​​about 1,000 square meters. It is filled with soft, comfortable white leather sofas.

The Shrek group was led to a sofa area, where the welcoming girl bowed again before turning to leave. Immediately, a waitress in a white skirt approached, serving them various drinks and snacks with exceptional attentive service.

The participants, who had already competed before, remained quite calm in the face of this treatment, while the members of the preliminary team were all quite excited, finding everything novel and enjoyable.

"Yes, an acquaintance has come."

Just as Chen Ping unexpectedly fed Wu Feng a grape in front of everyone, making the usually carefree girl blush with embarrassment, his keen senses immediately alerted him to the gazes fixed on him.

He turned his head and saw a group of people walking towards them in the distance.

The one walking at the very front was someone everyone recognized. It was Princess Xu Jiujiu of the Star Luo Empire, who had caused them a lot of trouble in the previous competition.

The people behind her were not very well-known.

After all, the participants in the last competition were all students who had reached the optimal age of 20, so this year they will definitely have to change the participants.

At this moment, the princess's gaze towards Chen Ping was extremely complex.

"Long time no see, Chen Ping. It's been five years since we last met."

After a long while, he walked up to the group and sat down opposite them.

Facing Xu Jiujiu, Chen Ping smiled slightly: "Hehe, I heard that Her Highness the Princess visited Shrek City a few months ago."

"It's a pity I was in seclusion at the time and didn't have time to come out and meet with Her Highness the Princess. Judging from your complexion, you seem to be doing well lately?"

Xu Jiujiu also smiled and said in a strained voice, "Thanks to you, it's very good. General Dai Hao wrote that the new equipment has been tested in Yuming City."

"The new soul-guided cannon can be launched from the city wall at a 45-degree angle, and can even hit targets up to 16 kilometers away. But can't you sell us two more of those high-altitude detection soul-guided devices?"

At this point, Xu Jiujiu's expression clearly showed some resentment. A striking distance of sixteen kilometers was completely beyond the visual limit of a Soul Master.

At this distance, there is no such thing as direct-fire; a high-altitude detection soul guide is required to ensure accurate strikes.

"High-altitude detection soul tools require high-level soul masters to manufacture, and the production capacity is very low. If possible, I would like to increase production and sell more units."

"However, Your Highness, instead of relying on the assistance of high-altitude soul-guided detectors, it would be more worthwhile for you to try to teach your subordinates to use firing tables and micrometers proficiently."

Upon hearing Chen Ping mention this, Xu Jiujiu looked utterly bewildered: "Okay, I admit that the rangefinding method for calculating ballistics you mentioned is very useful, but our soldiers can't learn it!"

(End of this chapter)