Douluo Continent: Now that everyone's been reborn, who's still going to be a simp?

“They look about the same age as you two, and they are very likely to be your Blazing Academy’s opponents in the Soul Master Competition.”

"Yes, very likely."

Huo Wushuang continued:

"Tianshui Academy is located in the neighboring Tianshui City. They often come to this Great Soul Arena for training, which is one of the main reasons why we came here."

Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang wanted to get a feel for the strength of the Tianshui Academy team in advance, and also wanted to find an opportunity to spar with them.

Yan checked the time; it was already quite late.

"Alright, it's getting late. My teacher is still waiting for me outside. I have to go now. See you next time."

"Well, see you next time."

Afterwards, Yan left the Soul Arena.

They had only taken a few steps when they saw Yue Guan waiting nearby.

"Yan, who are those two people?"

"They are students from Blazing Fire Academy, here for training."

Yue Guan frowned.

"The Blazing Fire Academy, one of the five elemental academies? They are both fire-attribute soul masters, so they should have already recognized your martial soul."

"Yes. However, they don't know my true identity yet."

"That's good."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 40: Granting Mai's Request

The group of girls from Tianshui College were walking back.

They had just passed by Yan, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang when the intense aura emanating from the three men stirred up an indescribable unease within them.

They even sensed a degree of hostility.

"Teacher, those two young men next to Yama also seem to be fire-attribute soul masters?"

Shuiyue couldn't help but break the silence.

Teacher Shui Yueru walked at the front of the group and nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"Yes, I noticed that too. The three of them look about your age, and they are very likely to be your opponents in the Soul Master Competition in the future."

"Teacher, do you think they might actually be students from Blazing Fire Academy?" another girl asked cautiously.

Shui Yueru shook her head and sighed softly:

“I’m not entirely sure either. But regardless of which academy they come from, one thing is certain: Yanluo is a very formidable opponent, and you just witnessed his strength firsthand.”

Shui Bing'er continued:

"If the three of them are indeed from Blazing Academy, then the strength of this year's Blazing Academy team will probably reach an unprecedented level."

Hearing this, the girls fell silent again.

The relationship between Tianshui Academy and Chihuo Academy is quite subtle. The elemental attributes of the two academies are mutually restraining, making every confrontation full of suspense and competition.

In the previous Soul Master Competition, Blazing Fire Academy lost to Heavenly Water Academy.

Therefore, this year's students have always regarded Tianshui Academy as an opponent they want to surpass.

Shui Yueru comforted her:

"Alright, children, don't worry too much. There are still two years until the next Soul Master Competition, and you all have a lot of room for growth. As long as we follow the plan step by step and train hard, I believe that Tianshui Academy will definitely achieve good results by then."

"is teacher!"

The girls responded in unison, their eyes shining with determination, all filled with anticipation for the upcoming special training.

Yan returned to the hotel, cultivated for a while, and then went to sleep.

The auxiliary effect of the herb in the body is quite obvious.

Tonight, during his battle with the Snow Soul Bear Soul Master, he felt his fiery power become even more domineering.

The following evening, Yan returned to the Soul Arena and signed up for a one-on-one match.

Although his opponent was also a water-attribute soul master of a higher level, he won again without any doubt.

He has won four consecutive matches, and if he wins just one more, he can participate in the main tournament at a higher level.

But this didn't seem to mean much to him.

Because even on the main stage, they would be facing opponents at the Soul Master level.

Now, opponents at the Soul Master level can no longer pose any threat to him, not even water-attribute Soul Masters.

He's not very interested in a game that lacks challenge, even if he wins.

For the next few days, Yan did not go to the Soul Arena, but instead focused on cultivating at the hotel.

That night, Yan and Yue Guan returned to the Soul Arena.

This time, he did not sign up for the competition, but instead watched as a spectator.

He wanted to find a Soul Master who could cooperate with him, so that he would have the opportunity to challenge higher-level opponents.

According to the rules of the Soul Arena, one-on-one matches cannot involve challenges from higher-level opponents.

However, 2v2 and team battles allow for challenges across different levels, as the higher level within the team is used as the benchmark.

If he can find a Soul King-level Soul Master and form a duo with him, then he will have the opportunity to challenge two Soul King-level Soul Masters at the same time.

Of course, the Soul Master you're working with should be a bit weak, preferably someone who has just broken through level 50 and reached the Soul King level.

However, it is not easy to find qualified Soul Masters in the Soul Arena.

Yan wasn't in a hurry and planned to wait and see.

Just as I was about to buy tickets, I saw two familiar figures – Huo Wu and Huo Wushuang, the brother and sister.

A few days later, the two were very happy to see Yan again.

"Brother Yan, I haven't seen you for several days. I thought you weren't coming."

Yan smiled and said:

"I was in seclusion for a few days, focusing on my spiritual practice. How have you two been lately? Have you participated in any competitions?"

"Yes. We've won three consecutive two-on-two matches."

"Congratulations. If you win two more matches in a row, you'll be able to participate in the main arena."

What was supposed to be a happy occasion turned into a shake of the head and a soft sigh from Huo Wu:

"So what if we go to the main arena? We're still only participating in Soul Master level competitions, while the girls from Tianshui Academy are already participating in Soul Grandmaster level competitions."

Both siblings have reached level 36 in soul power. One is a control-type with the ability to fuse rings, and the other is a power-attack-type with the ability to fly.

With years of tacit understanding and powerful firepower, they are few and far between among the Soul Master level duo.

Moreover, they did not encounter any combinations of water-attribute soul masters in the previous three matches.

Yan knew that, according to the current timeline, Shui Bing'er, the strongest member of the Tianshui Academy team, had not yet reached the Soul Master level.

"What do you mean? You've seen them?"

Huo Wu nodded, then explained:

"The group of girls we met last time were indeed from Tianshui Academy. My brother and I teamed up as a duo, hoping to have a match with them, but we didn't get a chance at all."

"what happened?"

"Their pairs are all competing at a higher level, and each pair is led by a Soul Master of the Soul Grandmaster level water attribute Soul Master. So, although they are only in their thirties, they are participating in all Soul Grandmaster level competitions."

"I see."

Yan immediately understood everything.

The team leader's idea coincided with his: to use the rules to challenge higher-level Soul Masters. Although winning would be more difficult, it would better unleash his potential.

Huo Wu suddenly smiled as if she had just thought of something:

"Brother Yan, can I ask you for a favor?"

"What's the matter? Tell me."

"I'd like to form a duo with you, that way I can also participate in the Soul Master level competition, and then I'll have a chance to fight them. Is that okay?"

"This"

Yan hesitated.

He originally wanted to find a Soul King with a lower Soul Power level to team up with and participate in Soul King level competitions.

Seeing that Yan had not given a definite answer, Huo Wu asked again:

"Brother Yan, please say yes, okay? It's just a few matches, it won't take up too much of your time. One of the water-attribute soul master pairs competing tonight has a soul power level of forty-nine. Don't you want to fight against a soul master like that?"

"how do you know?"