Douluo Jueshi: My body was penetrated by the Snow Queen

Chapter 143 The Academy's First Battle (Please continue reading)
In the Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City, above the dome of the First Royal Soul Arena, nine giant soul-guided spotlights illuminated the venue as bright as day.

The surging crowd in the stands resembled a rolling, colorful wave, with cheers and shouts of encouragement weaving together into a sonic boom. Even the defensive barrier floating around the arena trembled slightly.

On the high platform, Emperor Xu Jiawei, dressed in a golden dragon-patterned crown robe, lightly tapped the armrest of his throne, which was inlaid with starry blue sapphires, as he glanced at the participating teams below who were eager to compete.

"Let's begin. Let the people from each academy enter." Xu Jiawei's lips curled into a smile, his eyes gleaming with anticipation.

"Yes, Your Majesty." The person in charge of the Soul Master Competition bowed and saluted. The middle-aged Soul Douluo, dressed in dark-colored tight-fitting clothes, raised his hand and waved. The giant gate of the Soul Arena slowly rose. With the rumbling of gears turning, the opening ceremony officially began.

The female commentator, dressed in a flowing gold gown, hovered above the arena, her feet resting on a shimmering flying soul tool.

The soul-guided microphone in her hand emitted a soft light, and her voice, amplified by soul power, resounded throughout the arena: "Good morning, everyone! Now, let's welcome the teams from all the academies to the arena with the warmest applause!"

The first team to enter the arena was the Di'ao Academy team. Captain Jiang Peng had broad shoulders and a narrow waist, and on the academy badge on his chest, a roaring griffin was depicted vividly.

The pressure from the level 61 Battle Soul Emperor spread out as if it were a tangible force. The six team members behind him marched in perfect unison, and each of them had a burning fighting spirit in their eyes.

Jiang Peng smiled confidently and nodded slightly toward the audience, who immediately erupted in enthusiastic applause.

"Please welcome Zhengtian Academy!"

As the commentator's voice faded, a golden figure streaked across the sky like a shooting star.

Captain Ye Wuqing stood on a green leaf-shaped martial spirit, and as his clothes fluttered, the leaf embroidery on his golden robe seemed to come alive, rustling in the wind.

The aura of the level 55 Battle Soul King was calm and reserved. The team members behind him wore the same golden school uniform, and each of them had different shaped leaves embroidered on their cuffs, highlighting their unique martial soul characteristics.

When the name "Star Luo Royal Academy" was announced, the entire Soul Arena erupted in cheers.

Princess Xu Jiujiu wore a dazzling star-studded crown, and the diamonds embedded in her golden dress sparkled brilliantly under the lights.

She moved with light, graceful steps, and with each step, the emblem of the Star Luo Empire embroidered on her skirt would emit a faint glow.

As a member of the royal family, her appearance naturally triggered a deafening roar of cheers from the public.

Xu Jiujiu always wore an elegant smile, waving to the surrounding crowd, displaying royal demeanor.

As teams such as Tianling Advanced Soul Master Academy and Douling Royal Academy took to the stage one after another, the atmosphere at the scene became increasingly heated.

When the name "Heroic Soul Master Training Vocational Technical Academy" was announced, the entire Soul Arena fell into a brief silence.

"Captain Xue Wushuang, level 75 Soul Saint!" The commentator's voice trembled slightly.

A blue figure slowly entered the arena. Xue Wushuang wore an ice-blue long dress with intricate snowflake patterns embroidered on the hem, each snowflake seemingly containing endless chill.

Her long, snow-white hair cascaded down to her waist like a waterfall, and her face was covered by a thin veil, revealing only a pair of clear, cold eyes.

The blonde woman beside her also wore a veil, and was surrounded by a powerful aura, clearly a team member whose strength was no less than Xue Wushuang's. The team members at the back of the group were all outstanding in appearance and had extraordinary temperament; the soul power fluctuations emanating from them indicated the formidable strength of this new team.

Xu Jiawei sat up abruptly, a gleam of surprise in his eyes: "Bring up Xue Wushuang's information immediately! Such a genius must be brought into our Star Luo Empire!"

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy, which followed, received a completely different treatment. When Captain Ma Rulong led Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and others into the arena, the Soul Arena fell into a deathly silence.

Ma Rulong remained calm, the emblem of the Sun Moon Empire shining brightly on his black and red academy uniform.

Xiao Hongchen crossed his arms, a carefree smile on his lips, while Meng Hongchen's eyes were cold as he scanned the hostile gazes around him.

The long-standing grievances and animosity between the two countries are vividly displayed in this moment of silence.

"Finally, let's welcome the number one academy in Douluo Continent—Shrek Academy!" The commentator's voice was loud and passionate.

A fiery red figure, like a burning flame, rushed into the arena first.

Ma Xiaotao wore a high bun, her red hair flying wildly in the wind. The powerful aura of a level 73 Soul Saint swept across the entire area like a surging wave. She wore a light green Shrek Academy uniform, revealing her proud figure, and her face carried an innate arrogance and confidence.

Behind her, Dai Yueheng's eyes were sharp as an eagle's, and Ling Luochen exuded a cold aura. Each team member radiated a unique charm, and their appearance instantly ignited the enthusiasm of the entire audience. Cheers and shouts resounded like thunder through the sky.

As the Shrek Academy team stood in the center of the Soul Arena, top academies from all over the continent gathered together.

Sunlight streamed through the gaps in the Soul Arena's dome, illuminating the resolute faces of each participant. A series of thrilling Soul Master competitions were about to begin.

"Today is the selection competition. All the academy captains will draw lots to determine their opponents. This academy battle will be the most intense yet."

The loser with the lowest score will enter the loser's bracket, while the top eight academy winners with the highest scores will directly advance to the next quarterfinal match.

"Now, all the college captains are invited to come forward and draw a prize. Colleges that draw the same name and brand will be the opponents."

As the commentator finished speaking, a middle-aged man dressed in a dark-patterned robe slowly stepped into the circle of light, carrying a gilded sandalwood box in his hands as he arrived at the center of the arena.

"Representatives from each college, step forward to draw lots!" The command instantly caused a stir in the square.
Soon, the academy captains began to draw their own tokens one after another. After they finished, Xue Wushuang made her appearance. Ma Xiaotao had been watching Xue Wushuang closely. When she saw Xue Wushuang step forward, she immediately strode forward as well, clearly intending to compete with Xue Wushuang.

Ma Rulong, the captain of the Sun Moon Royal Soul Guidance Academy, was ignored by everyone. When he saw the Shrek Academy students step forward, he naturally followed suit.

Ma Xiaotao was the first to reach the middle-aged man in black and put her hand into the box in front of him, but a snow-white hand immediately grabbed Ma Xiaotao's wrist.

Ma Xiaotao turned her head to look at Xue Wushuang's calm, deep blue eyes. A flame flashed in her fiery red eyes, and Ma Xiaotao immediately exerted all her strength, trying to break free from Xue Wushuang's control.

However, Xue Wushuang's hand was like an iron clamp, firmly gripping Ma Xiaotao's wrist, making Ma Xiaotao unable to move at all.

Upon seeing this scene from the viewing platform, Xue Di immediately stood up, staring intently at Xue Wushuang's figure, her heart instantly tightening with tension.

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