Douluo Jueshi: I can only explode the ring, all I can do is operate.

Chapter 309 The Gap Between Us Is Obvious

The competition time passed quickly, and in the blink of an eye, the second round of the competition had arrived.

After the first round of elimination matches, only about eighty teams remained in the competition, out of more than one hundred teams.

Meanwhile, after the first round of elimination matches, the specific strength of many teams has become clear. Excluding any hidden possibilities, all teams now know which teams are the strongest, which are similar to themselves, and which are weaker.

It can be said that the outcome of the draw can be determined almost immediately.

"It's the round-robin stage now. This format is clearly designed to wear down the strength of each team. No wonder it's the Sun Moon Empire..."

"It's a point system, which means if you don't send out your strongest players, you're just giving away points to others. We've lost about ten people in the last few days."

"Two-thirds of the remaining eighty-odd participating teams are from sects, and they are basically ruthless characters who kill without blinking an eye."

Unlike the first round of elimination matches, the second round of round-robin matches changed the format under the control of the Sun Moon Empire, the most unique of which was the so-called "tit-for-tat".

The round-robin tournament eliminated the rule of playing only one match before the finals, requiring both teams to compete in two matches: an individual elimination match and a team battle, directly eliminating the 223 tactical battle.

At the same time, no players can be added or replaced during the two matches; only seven players are allowed to participate in the two matches.

In the one-on-one battles, points are awarded based on the number of wins by each side, while the team battle winner receives three points directly.

In other words, if a team can win three games in a one-on-one match with one player, they can basically declare victory. After all, the principle of team battles is that the more people there are, the easier it is to win, and extreme situations rarely occur.

However, this also means that if you don't want to be outnumbered, you have to let the strongest person play in the first game and gain an advantage. It also tests whether the subsequent members can rely on this advantage to win the game.

But things are often not that simple. When both sides think this way, it is very likely that the strong team will completely crush the weak team, and the two teams with similar strengths will fight tooth and nail for it.

This is tantamount to adding fuel to the fire of a competition that has already changed its nature, supporting them in using the most despicable means to achieve the purest victory!
Of course, the role of sub-scores is not limited to this.

The round-robin tournament lasts for two rounds. The scores of each match in these two rounds will be recorded and used to advance to the final round of 16. If there are not enough teams to compete, the team with the highest score can advance directly to the round of 16 based on the score.

This also means you can definitely gain a slight advantage in both games, giving you a chance to rest and catch your breath when you enter the round of 16.

Throwing meat in front of a pack of wolves is like adding fuel to the fire, making an already bloody competition even more thrilling and dangerous, like a life-or-death duel.

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"The first match of the round-robin tournament will be between Shrek Academy and Star Luo Royal Academy!"

"Take care of them quickly?"

The referee's voice drowned out everything. In the Shrek Academy's lounge, the seven main players slowly got up to prepare to go on the court. When Bei Bei got up, she looked at Ning Wuque and asked him a question.

Ning Wuque nodded slightly in response:

"It's up to you. If you want, you can win the first match by defeating six opponents in a row, but it depends on whether you want to save some energy. I feel that in the third match of the round-robin tournament, we will be matched with either the Body Sect or the Sun and Moon Royal Family, or the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

This isn't a big problem for them, because no matter how they play, they can advance to the final match based on the points difference, and it will also weaken our strength.

"Alright then, the rest of you stay. Wuque will come with me in this match, along with Ning Tian. I'll handle the individual matches, and you and Ning Tian will handle the team fights, okay?"

"I'm fine with anything, so it's okay." After discussing it, Ning Wuque let go of Wu Feng's hand, slowly stood up, and led Ning Tian, ​​who had also stood up, to leave behind Bei Bei.

As for why Ning Tian was brought along?

It's very simple. Ning Tian can now provide Ning Wuque with an extra boost while he's in his Martial Soul Possession state. Although it's not much, it can still preserve his state and strength to the maximum extent.

Soon, both teams left the rest area and entered the waiting area.

On the opposite side, in the Star Luo Royal Academy team, Xu Jiujiu felt something was wrong after seeing that Shrek Academy had only sent three people up.

She is the team leader of Star Luo Royal Academy in this Soul Battle Tournament. Her current Soul Emperor cultivation level is even stronger than in the last tournament, and her teammates are also quite good.

With her, there are two Soul Emperors and five Soul Kings in total. This is almost the main lineup of Shrek Academy in the previous competition. In the previous competition, they could even compete with Shrek Academy and Sun Moon Royal Academy for the championship. It can be described as a lineup that only appears once in a hundred years.

However... the top-tier lineup for this competition is something that has only been seen once or twice in ten thousand years! It could even be said to be the most powerful competition in ten thousand years!
"Soul Saint".

He looked at Beibei for a long time, then murmured to himself, while simultaneously glancing at Ning Wuque, who was holding Ning Tian's hand:

"Still... a Soul Saint!"

Although Ning Wuque's cultivation level had not reached the Soul Saint level, Xu Jiujiu, who had attended that wedding, already regarded him as a high-level Soul Saint.

If it were a team battle, we would have absolutely no chance of winning against any one of them.

"First individual elimination match, please take your positions."

"Shrek Academy, Bebe."

"Xue Qian, Star Luo Royal Academy."

"Battle Spirit - Begin!"

With the referee's whistle, the individual elimination rounds officially began.

On the arena, Bei Bei had completely lost the mood he had when performing in the first round of eliminations. In an instant, he transformed into a half-dragon, half-human beast and struck Xue Qian with lightning speed.

The latter had just completed the spirit possession, and his speed was less than half that of Bei Bei. During the time he completed the possession, Bei Bei, who was going all out, had already covered a distance of thirty meters and had one hand on his forehead.

Just as five spirit rings, yellow and purple, rose beneath Xue Qian's feet, and he held a steel knife in his hand, he suddenly felt darkness fall. Had he... been defeated?
"next."

As she let go, Beibei looked at the referee while speaking.

Wow————

A gasp of surprise erupted from the crowd, especially among the spectators watching the match on the Soul Guidance Screen in the outer area, who were incredibly enthusiastic.

The difference between a Soul King and a top-tier Soul Saint is obvious!
On the Star Luo Royal Academy side, Xu Jiujiu found it hard to accept Bei Bei's display of power.

Eliminated in the second round?
What a joke!
(End of this chapter)