Douluo Continent: Heavenly Pill Demon Tiger

Chapter 239 Starlight Team Uniforms Arrive in Mingdu

On the eve of departure, Xu Jiujiu prepared new clothes, or rather, team uniforms, for everyone.

She stood at the very front of the group, wearing a specially designed women's team uniform and a starry dress.

The dress is predominantly a deep sky blue, made from a rare blend of silk and nebula yarn, giving it a light and flowing feel. It perfectly embodies the princess's nobility while maintaining the competence of a battle spirit master, making it breathtakingly beautiful.

Dai Youheng, standing beside her, was wearing the same series of men's team uniforms, a star-studded robe.

The robe was black with a simple and neat design, and the cut was extremely well-fitting, perfectly outlining his tall and slender figure.

It echoes the long-standing starry dress.

These two outfits are undoubtedly a world of difference compared to Shrek's much-criticized "shit green" team uniform in the original work. Xu Jiujiu's aesthetic sense is indeed quite good.

This prompted Mo Yang, Tang Yuning, and others standing nearby to straighten their backs unconsciously, feeling quite satisfied with the same uniform they were wearing.

While the starry dresses worn by female team members Xu Aojun and Dong Hui weren't as elaborate and glamorous as Xu Jiujiu's, they each had their own unique style, making them look dashing and heroic. The male team members' shimmering robes, on the other hand, unified the team's image and conveyed a sense of discipline.

"Is everyone here?" Xu Jiujiu's gaze swept over everyone, her voice clear and melodious. After receiving an affirmative answer, she nodded slightly and looked towards one side of the square.

There, five titled Douluo stood quietly waiting. Tiankun Douluo still had that same smiling, chubby appearance; Juli Douluo was as steady as a mountain; Ziling Douluo had deep eyes; Xingyun Douluo's gaze fell affectionately on Xu Jiujiu; and Bingkong Douluo Lingya was expressionless, his aura restrained.

"Let's go." After a long silence, everyone boarded the vehicle in an orderly fashion.

This enormous soul-guided carriage has an extremely spacious interior, complete with a separate rest area, ensuring uninterrupted cultivation even during long journeys.

The four swift steeds let out a deep neigh, their hooves creating a gust of wind as they pulled the carriage smoothly and quickly out of the square, speeding along the Soul Guiding Avenue leading to the border.

On either side of the carriage, the five titled Douluo did not ride together, but instead used their own abilities to fly through the air, surrounding the carriage in the center. Their powerful auras faintly merged, deterring any potential troublemakers.

Inside the carriage, the atmosphere was somewhat silent. After all, apart from Dai Youheng and Xu Jiujiu, the other team members couldn't help but feel a mix of nervousness and excitement in the face of such a luxurious lineup of Title Douluo guards and the upcoming competition.

As the team leader, Xu Jiujiu took the initiative to break the silence and reiterated some precautions for the trip and the initial plans after arriving in Mingdu.

Dai Youheng leaned against the window, seemingly resting with his eyes closed, but in reality, he was silently deducing the use of the soul core and the various situations that might be encountered.

His breathing was rhythmic, a subtle way of sensing and adapting to the power of the Abyss Soul Core.

Dong Hui and Xu Aojun quietly exchanged their insights on linking support and control soul skills, while Mo Yang and Tang Yuning discussed tactics for encountering different types of opponents. Ying Wei didn't say much, simply wiping his shield-shaped soul tool silently. Gradually, the atmosphere in the carriage became lively, the youthful energy and anticipation for the future easing the tension.

Several days later, the caravan passed through the bustling towns and vast plains of the Star Luo Empire. Dai Youheng occasionally opened his eyes to look out the window, watching the scenery rushing past, knowing that they were almost at Mingdu.

That was the heart of the Sun Moon Empire, the highest hall of soul guidance technology on the continent, and the center of the vortex of open and covert struggles among various forces.

There lies not only the glory of the competition and the divine test he must complete, but also the hidden source of the storm that will sweep across the continent in the future.

He gently rubbed his fingers, a cold smile playing on his lips.

Just as the Star Luo Empire's team embarked on their journey, teams from various factions across the continent were also converging on the same destination from different directions.

A grand event that will captivate the entire Soul Master world is about to begin.

A day later, the group arrived at the most developed city on the continent. Passing through the city gate filtered by the soul guide barrier, a heat wave mixed with the scorching heat of metal and the fluctuation of soul power rushed towards them.

The sight before him made even Dai Youheng, who had visited Mingdu before, squint his eyes slightly.

A few years ago, Mingdu was already a spectacle; now, it resembles a steel behemoth awakened by the tournament, unleashing a deafening roar. The towering soul-guided buildings shimmer with iridescent light, and a massive soul-guided light screen floats in mid-air, scrolling through the tournament's logo and rules.

The streets were bustling with activity, as Soul Masters dressed in various sect attire and academy uniforms moved about. Dozens of different Soul Power auras permeated the air, weaving together an invisible yet taut net. Occasionally, uniquely shaped Soul Guidance Vehicles would streak across the sky, creating subtle ripples of energy.

"Truly—an astonishing spectacle." Xu Jiujiu sighed softly. As a princess, she had witnessed the prosperity of Xingluo City, but the magnificent scene of Mingdu, which so perfectly integrated soul guidance technology with soul master civilization, still gave her a strong shock.

This is not just a spectacle, but a display of power, proof that the Sun and Moon Empire has been leading for a thousand years.

Just as she had expected, this competition attracted the attention of every corner of the continent. Not only were there giants like Shrek Academy and Body Sect, but also many small and medium-sized sects that usually remained hidden from the world.

Dai Youheng's gaze swept across the crowd, taking in the Tianjia Sect disciples clad in simple metal scale armor, their steps perfectly synchronized; he also noticed the Chongtian Sect members, burly and exuding a powerful earth-attribute soul force. For them, this competition was not only a stage to make a name for themselves, but also a crucial battle that could determine the rise and fall of their sect for decades to come.

The number of participating teams this year is said to have reached 167. This number far exceeds that of the previous edition, setting a new record and signifying even fiercer competition, while also highlighting the scale and influence of the Sun Moon Empire.

The prize for this year's champion is no longer a soul bone, but a level nine soul tool.

The news had already spread across the continent like a storm. It wasn't a treasure that could be measured in gold coins; it was the pinnacle of the Sun Moon Empire's soul tool technology, a strategic weapon.

The level 8 and level 7 soul tools awarded to the runner-up and third-place winners are equally coveted. In this era where soul tools are becoming increasingly important, a high-level soul tool can sometimes even surpass the enhancement of a soul bone for an individual or a force. With such a generous reward, every team that arrives here has a burning desire in their eyes.

The registration hall was as spacious as a royal square, bustling with noise. After a long while, I took a deep breath, calmed my nerves, and led the line steadily to the registration desk.

Her voice was clear and melodious, crisp and loud, instantly drowning out the surrounding noise, "Star Crown Sect, seven people, please register."

"Star Crown Sect?"

The Sun Moon Empire official in charge of registration was visibly taken aback, looking up with a face full of astonishment. He was clearly familiar with the major powers on the continent, which was precisely why he found it hard to believe.

The Star Crown Sect, the foundational sect of the Star Luo Empire's royal family, actually abandoned the traditional name of the Star Luo National Academy and participated in the war under the name of a sect?

In that instant, the surroundings seemed to quiet down a bit, and countless probing, surprised, and scrutinizing gazes all focused on this extraordinary team.

This included Shrek Academy and Tang Sect members who had arrived earlier.