Douluo: Lord of Arms

Chapter 197 Opening

Wu Changkong, Cai Yue'er, and Elder Song finally began to take this monster academy of the Star Luo Empire seriously at this point.

The combination of Soul Emperor and Two-Word Battle Armor Master is the graduation standard for an inner academy even in Shrek Academy.

This means that at this point they can walk on the continent as strong individuals.

Achieving such a feat before the age of twenty is quite rare, even in the history of Shrek Academy.

Only a few like them can appear in almost a century.

Most students at Shrek Academy who finish their third year are around this age, and what they pursue is nothing more than becoming a Soul King and acquiring a One-Word Battle Armor.

Cai Yue'er and the other two turned their attention to Lin Xingyu. If a twenty-year-old two-word battle armor master was a monster, then this fifteen-year-old two-word battle armor master in front of them was a true exception.

It cannot be calculated using common sense.

Cai Yue'er and the other two pondered the level of training students at the Monster Academy.

A twenty-year-old Soul Emperor and two-word Battle Armor Master can still be developed using various resources. The simplest way is to select a genius with innate full Soul Power and give him all kinds of rare and precious materials to maximize his potential.

As for his secondary profession, he only needs to learn the most basic mecha repair; everything else is handled by others.

It's not difficult to cultivate a Soul Emperor and a two-word Battle Armor Master under the age of twenty at any cost; it's just that there's no guarantee how far they can go in the future.

However, it really takes a series of coincidences to cultivate a 15-year-old two-word battle armor master.

Furthermore, Shrek Academy primarily trains its students in its inner courtyard; I wonder if Monster Academy has a similar facility…

"Furthermore, the reason Long Yue is called the Dragon King is because his dragon bloodline is quite strong, and his martial soul is the Mountain Dragon King!" Lin Xingyu continued to reveal.

"Mountain Dragon King!?"

Gu Yue and Na'er's eyes froze at the same time.

Wu Changkong asked with some surprise, "You know about this kind of martial spirit?"

The series of shocks led Wu Changkong to join the students' discussion.

Gu Yue said, "I've seen it in some of the ancient texts of the Spirit Pagoda."

He then fell silent.

Lin Xingyu continued, "I've heard a theory that when the Dragon God created the dragon race, he divided his power into nine parts and created the most powerful Dragon King among them. The Mountain Dragon King is not only one of them, but also the leader of all dragons except the Dragon God. This should give you a better understanding of the Mountain Dragon King's bloodline level."

"Is it really that outrageous?"

Xie Xie couldn't help but complain.

Tang Wulin stopped worrying about whether he would become Tang Wulin-chan if he faced Long Yue; in that situation, it was really hard to say who would dominate whom.

"How could anyone possess such a martial spirit?"

Xu Xiaoyan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

The others also looked somewhat solemn. Martial Soul often determines a Soul Master's combat strength, and Long Yue's Martial Soul sounded more powerful than theirs.

“Yes, logically speaking, this kind of martial soul is even more outrageous than the Dark Gold Terror Claw Bear martial soul. Perhaps his martial soul has evolved?” Lin Xingyu explained at the end.

"You know a lot about the dragon race?" Gu Yue asked.

"I guess I've read a lot of books and have some understanding of it. After all, all dragons are known for their strength." Lin Xingyu answered Gu Yue's question, then complained, "The history of the dragon race is too messy. Another version says that the Dragon God has nine sons, such as Taotie and Qiuniu, which have nothing to do with the nine Dragon Kings. There are all sorts of versions flying around."

"Gu Yue, Na'er, have you both heard of the Mountain Dragon King? Which version do you think is more realistic?"

Na'er blinked her beautiful big eyes. "I've only read some records, so my understanding isn't very detailed."

Gu Yue said in a deep voice, "I think the version about the Nine Dragon Kings is more realistic. You know so much about the dragon race, you even dug up this kind of history. You can't learn this just by reading a couple of books."

Lin Xingyu nodded and admitted, "Although there are many different kinds of soul beasts in the world, and many of them have soul skills that are extremely outrageous, true dragons are always among the most powerful, no matter where they are."

"Perhaps the true dragon is not extreme enough in one aspect, but its power is all-encompassing and without any blind spots—physical, spiritual, elemental, reproductive..."

"Furthermore, dragons are inherently promiscuous. There is no reproductive isolation between dragons and all kinds of soul beasts. There are countless subspecies of dragons that are impossible to identify. Anyone who has done some research on soul beasts cannot avoid the dragon race."

"I've digressed. I'll handle Long Yue later. Of the eight Heavenly Kings from Monster Academy, there are still six Soul Kings left. You guys deal with the others. The abilities of the other six are..."

Lin Xingyu briefly shared with everyone the basic information he knew about the Eight Heavenly Kings.

These reports have given everyone a clearer understanding of Monster Academy.

Afterwards, each of them gave a summary.

The battle armor worn by Yuan En Ye Hui, Wu Si Duo, and Zhou Han You is a complete set, while Tang Wu Lin is only missing two key components.

The others typically wore around six or seven pieces of battle armor.

As for Gu Yue, she also had nine pieces of armor, only two pieces short of a complete battle armor. Apart from the forging, she completed all the remaining crafting herself.

The group spent half a day exchanging information and discussing their respective backgrounds.

Finally, Lin Xingyu made the final decision, saying, "Alright, everyone understands enough. There's not much to say about the individual competition. Just do your best. If you encounter someone you can't beat, just step off the stage and admit defeat. It's just a competition. There's no need to get injured here. Those little rewards and ranking honors aren't worth it."

As soon as Lin Xingyu finished speaking, Tang Wulin seemed to hesitate, wanting to offer some objections but not knowing what to say. Cai Yue'er, who was standing to the side, also seemed to want to say something.

Lin Xingyu pretended not to see it and continued, "For the two-person battle, there are thirteen people in the team. Excluding Xu Lizhi from the food category, the others can form two teams to sign up and each choose their own teammates."

After Lin Xingyu finished speaking, he looked at everyone.

Xu Xiaoyan spoke first with a smile, "Xingyu and I are on the same team. What Xingyu lacks most is strong control ability. With my absolute control, his deficiency will be completely made up for. The effect will definitely be greater than the sum of its parts!"

"If he encounters Long Yue in battle, he'll probably be in big trouble. His teammates must also be One-Word Battle Armor Masters," Wu Siduo said quietly.

Xu Xiaoyan's smile froze instantly.

Wu Changkong said calmly, "My suggestion is to try to form teams that can unleash their full combat power."

"For example, Yuan Enhui and Lin Xingyu are the strongest in individual competitions. Although doubles competitions require cooperation, they depend more on the individual strengths of the two people. They can compete for the doubles championship as a pair."

Yuan En Ye Hui immediately nodded, indicating that she had no problem. As another Soul King in the team, she naturally had the idea of ​​winning the championship, especially since the championship came with a very generous reward. This was a significant supplement for Yuan En Ye Hui, who was not wealthy and even had to work to support herself not long ago.

Money earned by oneself is the one that one can use with the most peace of mind.

"Xiao Yan, you and Xing Lan are in a group. The compatibility between your martial souls is very high. Even without a martial soul fusion skill, you can unleash your strongest combat power by cooperating with each other."

“Okay!” Ye Xinglan naturally did not raise any objections, and Xu Xiaoyan also nodded in agreement. This was indeed a combination that would allow the two of them to unleash their strongest abilities.

Wu Changkong continued, "Wu Lin and Xie Xie are a team, with both control and output, while Han You and Tian'er are a team, and they have a martial soul fusion skill."

"Gu Yue and Na'er are in the same group."

Through observing her students over this period, Gu Yue had noticed that she was quite indifferent to most people, only treating a very few with a more gentle attitude. However, she and Na'er seemed quite close, with a clear understanding between them. Even though the two of them always acted as if they didn't see each other or even speak to each other, Wu Changkong still possessed this level of insight and emotional intelligence.

Gu Yue has always appeared detached from the crowd, and in this competition, she showed no ambition whatsoever.

Hopefully, Na'er can give her a good talking-to.

Finally, Yue Zhengyu and Wu Siduo were the last two remaining.

"Let's arrange it like this." Wu Siduo said, seemingly a little disappointed. She would have preferred to be in a group with Lin Xingyu. Although the prize for the champion wasn't much, it would still be quite fun to try and win.

However, this arrangement did allow everyone to exert their best combat power, so Wu Siduo did not object.

No one objected immediately; everyone agreed to the plan.

After the assignments are completed, Yue Zhengyu will be somewhat disappointed. Ultimately, he would prefer to team up with Yuan Enyehui.

Although he became a tutorial in several conflicts with Yuanen Yehui, it was indeed very satisfying for the holy angel and the fallen angel to fight each other simply by relying on the conflict between light and darkness.

They can't buff their teammates, but the two of them taking turns attacking is equivalent to giving the opponent a weakness.

However, his strength was indeed a bit lacking. If their soul power and other attributes were the same, then teaming up would be the best option.

“Once everything is arranged, I will send over your team roster,” Wu Changkong said.

Shrek Academy was invited to participate in the competition, but some of the communication during the competition involved the school and was inconvenient for the students. Cai Yue'er and Old Song usually didn't bother with such trivial matters.

Therefore, all the communication and errand-running work fell to Wu Changkong.

……

night.

Countless stars twinkled above, and moonlight flowed across the ground like water.

The environment in Xingluo City is very nice.

Lin Xingyu met Xu Xiaoyan, who was stargazing and meditating, on the top floor of the hotel.

Starlight fell upon her, making her appear like a true star princess, exuding a noble and ethereal beauty.

Looking at Lin Xingyu walking up to her, Xu Xiaoyan's eyes couldn't help but curve into crescent moons as she smiled and said, "The night is beautiful tonight."

Lin Xingyu glanced at the starry sky, then looked at the myriad lights of the surrounding houses.

"It really is beautiful. By the way, I came here to tell you about it."

"What?" Xu Xiaoyan curiously stretched out her little head, just like a curious baby.

"A couple of days ago, I went with my teacher to visit an elder in Xingluo and got a spot in a secret realm. That secret realm can greatly improve one's qi, blood, and physical fitness. You can go in and take a look."

"With the power of the stars, your mental strength has improved rapidly, but your physical fitness is a bit weak. After going in and taking a trip, you might be able to reach the standard of a One-Word Battle Armor Master ahead of time."

Upon hearing this, Xu Xiaoyan was overjoyed, and the gloom she felt during the day vanished instantly. After hesitating for a moment, she shook her head and said, "No, you go in. Focusing on cultivating Qi and Blood Power should be the greatest boost for you. I won't gain much by going."

Lin Xingyu stepped forward and ruffled Xu Xiaoyan's hair, saying, "Listen to me! The secret realm is restricted to those below level 50; I can't enter."

"That's still very precious..."

"A piece of cake."

"Take this jade pendant; it should be of some help to you when you get to the secret realm."

Xu Xiaoyan reached out and took it, examined it carefully, and said, "It's a very beautiful thing. I will keep it close to my body."

The matter has been dealt with.

The atmosphere suddenly became quiet as the two silently gazed at the night sky.

“…The moonlight is indeed beautiful tonight,” Lin Xingyu suddenly said.

Looking at the bright moon in the sky, Xu Xiaoyan suddenly felt very happy and murmured in response, "The wind seems to be very gentle too."

……

After saying goodbye to Xu Xiaoyan, Lin Xingyu went to find Wu Siduo and gave her a spot.

Wu Siduo was quite generous and accepted it directly, and even asked Lin Xingyu if he wanted to stay and study the martial soul together.

He was so frightened that he immediately fled. "So you want to study martial souls together? You're clearly just lusting after my body."

He always felt he couldn't handle girls who were too proactive...

Even after Wu Siduo gave him a kiss last time, he always felt guilty whenever he saw her.

As for the last spot in his hands, he pondered for a long time and decided to give it to Yuanen Yehui in the end. As for the excessive soul power, he could just seal it off later.

You can send it to her after you're sure to win the doubles competition, as a congratulatory gift.

Yes, Lin Xingyu had already secured the championship even before the competition started.

Silent all night.

The next morning.

Xingluo City was bustling with activity early on.

The group traveled by car along Xingluo Avenue to the stadium, which can hold 300,000 people.

Today is the opening ceremony of the competition.

Because there were too many applicants, a round of elimination matches was held first. The opening ceremony was held after the elimination matches were completed, and the round-robin matches that followed were the official competition.

Some of those invited to participate started directly from the round-robin stage.

The morning was a long opening ceremony, but it wasn't too unpleasant. Each leader only went up and said a few words, and the whole thing took less than half an hour.

The remaining time was mostly spent on song and dance performances, which were quite pleasing to the eye, leaving some time for the competition to be arranged.

As for claims of absolute fairness and no behind-the-scenes manipulation, take those statements with a grain of salt.

"Xingyu, the afternoon's match rankings have been updated. You can check them on your soul tool..." Xu Xiaoyan suddenly said, pointing to the display screen not far away.

Lin Xingyu looked up and stared at the screen for a long time before finally finding his name at the bottom.

3 PM: Group 3, Match 2 on Arena 12, Lin Xingyu vs. Dai Yun'er.

(End of this chapter)