Douluo Continent: Steadily Growing Stronger in Shrek Academy

Chapter 156: The First Day Ends

"Bang!"

……

"Dream of the Mortal World wins!" the referee announced.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy team has demonstrated their formidable strength, becoming the first team to advance in the first round of this competition. Without going through the team competition, they successfully advanced in the individual elimination round with a score of six points.

By eliminating their opponents directly in the individual elimination rounds, the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy's team points were essentially earned according to the competition rules. Therefore, after the first round of eliminations, they accumulated eleven points.

The competition continued. Among the teams Huo Yuhao was familiar with, Princess Vina of the Heavenly Soul Empire and Mu Xue were both present in a sect called the Snow Demon Sect. They had successfully advanced, although Princess Vina did not participate in the competition. Mu Xue, on the other hand, displayed remarkable strength, defeating three opponents in the individual elimination rounds before voluntarily conceding to secure her place in the upcoming team competition. Vina, however, was never included in the seven-person roster of participants, seemingly only a spectator.

To be honest, Lin Chen also really wanted to meet this princess, but he never had the chance.

The morning's matches continued until noon. Nine teams have advanced, and nine others have been eliminated, marking the end of their journey in this tournament.

The afternoon matches were similar to the morning matches, continuing until the evening. Including the nine matches in the morning, a total of twenty-six matches were played.

Among the teams, there were some with significant differences in strength, but even so, no one managed to defeat seven opponents in a row. After all, it's extremely difficult for one person to win seven consecutive matches. Even the weaker teams had at least several four-ring Soul Masters, and different Soul Masters have their own unique characteristics, making the difficulty of winning seven consecutive matches self-evident.

Of course, Lin Chen is not included in this category.

With Lin Chen's strength, let alone the elimination rounds, he could easily dominate the entire tournament.

Because he didn't bring Beibei with him, Lin Chen rushed to Mingdu just as the sun was setting.

"You're back?" Zhang Lexuan asked with concern as she saw Lin Chen come in.

"Yeah, we ran into some trouble on the way."

Lin Chen then recounted the events he had encountered on the road to everyone, but as usual, he concealed Qian Renxue's existence from them.

Everyone was terrified, especially when they heard that two super Douluo-level evil soul masters were besieging Lin Chen. They were so shocked they were in their throats.

Zhang Lexuan quickly grabbed Lin Chen's wrist and asked in a low voice, "Did you suffer any hidden injuries?"

Lin Chen laughed and said, "No, fortunately they were afraid that the Blue Silver Saintess would die at my hands, so they didn't dare to fight me. That's why we escaped unscathed."

"That's good. We had a bye today, and the Tang Clan members didn't participate either. But I estimate they'll be playing tomorrow," Zhang Lexuan told Lin Chen, recounting the day's events.

Lin Chen nodded slightly as he listened to Zhang Lexuan recount the situation.

"Let's go find the Tang Clan members and talk to them. That way, they can focus on the competition."

Lin Chen nodded and followed Zhang Lexuan away from the large villa where the Shrek Academy contestants were staying.

"Sigh, after watching today's match, I have no confidence in them anymore," Zhang Lexuan sighed as she walked down the street.

This is true. The participating teams have expanded this time, and the contestants this year are much stronger than those of the previous year. Some of the ancient traditions left behind by sects are extremely powerful.

"It's alright, I'm still here," Lin Chen comforted her. "At worst, when they can't hold on anymore, I'll just go up alone and eliminate them all!"

"If it weren't for you, even with a genius like Wang Qiu'er, it would be difficult to support the entire team."

"Don't worry, Sister Lexuan. There's always a way out.

"Um."

Zhang Lexuan glanced at Lin Chen, wanting to ask something, but ultimately didn't.

However, as her boyfriend, Lin Chen could easily see through Zhang Lexuan's thoughts, and said with a smile, "With Elder Zhuang treating Senior Bei, there's nothing seriously wrong."

"you……"

"Oh, Sister Lexuan, do I look like such a petty person?"

"I was overthinking it, Lin Chen, thank you."

However, Lin Chen didn't say "thank you" as before. Instead, he brought his face closer and playfully tapped his cheek.

Zhang Lexuan immediately understood what he meant and blushed, but still gave Lin Chen a light peck on his handsome face.

Lin Chen then contentedly withdrew his protruding head.

"So many people, aren't you ashamed?" Zhang Lexuan snorted.

Lin Chen just smiled and didn't say anything.

The two walked hand in hand to the room of the Tang Clan participants.

"Knock knock knock!"

Zhang Lexuan knocked on Huo Yuhao's door. Not only him, but also Xu Sanshi and He Caitou were there, plus Wang Dong'er who was already there, making a total of four people.

"Lin Chen, is Senior Brother alright?"

"Yes, after we sent him back, he was treated by Elder Zhuang and should recover quickly."

"Thank you, Lin Chen." Huo Yuhao looked at Lin Chen gratefully.

"It's alright, but I have something else to tell you." Lin Chen waved his hand and said.

"What is it?" He Caitou asked.

"On my way back, I encountered..."

……

After listening to Lin Chen's story, everyone from the Tang Clan fell into deep thought.

It's not that Lin Chen insisted on telling him about this, but since this is something you're in charge of, you should at least explain the situation to him, right?

"The Sun Moon Empire is indeed colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult!" Xu Sanshi angrily slammed his fist against the wall next to him.

"It seems the Sun Moon Empire has quite ambitious goals this time," He Caitou chimed in.

Huo Yuhao clenched his fists, his eyes blazing with barely concealed rage, and roared, "Holy Spirit Cult, I will never let you get away with this!"

Tell me, does this fit Huo Yuhao's character? He is undoubtedly Huo Yuhao, a 100% pure and natural chosen one.

"You need to be careful from now on. After all, you are participating as members of the Tang Clan. Now that the Tang Clan is in decline, the Sun Moon Empire has many ways to deal with you."

"We'll be careful, Senior Sister," Huo Yuhao said.

Zhang Lexuan nodded, and then left Huo Yuhao's room with Lin Chen.

"Sister Lexuan, if I'm not mistaken, whoever leaves Mingdu now will die," Lin Chen said.

"Yes, I reminded the Tang Clan members before."

……

Back in his room, Lin Chen lay on the bed and began planning and arranging for the future.

The Holy Spirit Cult's ultimate goals are actually twofold: first, to live in the open like normal sects; and second, to have more influence and a greater voice in the Douluo Continent.

Unfortunately, in Lin Chen's view, both of the Holy Spirit Cult's goals were unattainable.

(End of this chapter)