Douluo Continent: This Soul Master is Too Bizarre and Unpredictable

Chapter 164 The Unspeakable Secret Deal

The qualifiers proceeded as scheduled the following day.

The Soul Master Competition was hosted by the two great empires, Heaven Dou and Star Luo, with the Spirit Hall only serving as a co-organizer. The fact that the Heaven Dou Temple had been reduced to ruins would not have a significant impact on the competition.

Moreover, the Soul Master Competition also has a schedule. If the preliminary rounds in the Tiandou region are delayed, it will have a significant impact on the subsequent qualifying rounds and the finals. As long as conditions permit, it cannot be delayed.

Now that Salas is dead, the highest-ranking member of the Heavenly Dou Spirit Temple is only a cardinal. There is a lack of heavyweight figures who are not qualified to represent the Spirit Temple in the first row of the VIP section.

Given that even three heavyweight guests couldn't be gathered in the first row of the VIP section, Emperor Xueye specially invited five titled Douluo—Chen Xin, Dugu Bo, Huo Lie, Mu Xiyue, and Shui Yanyu—to demonstrate the importance the Heaven Dou Empire placed on the Soul Master Competition.

Ultimately, Chen Xin, Dugu Bo, and Huo Lie were invited to sit in the first row of the VIP section, while Mu Xiyue and Shui Yanyu declined.

The Emperor sat in the center of the snowy night, with Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin on his left and Dugu Bo and Huo Lie on his right.

The sixth round of the preliminary rounds is about to begin in the morning.

Looking at the tens of thousands of spectators in the packed stands, Emperor Xueye once again delivered a speech, providing an official explanation for the heinous assassination attempt that occurred at the entrance of the Great Soul Arena after yesterday's competition. While condemning the "unknown" mastermind behind the attack, he once again issued a warning on behalf of the Heaven Dou Empire to all forces.

Well, given that the Spirit Hall has already suffered a terrible setback—not only did the Platinum Bishop and Temple Master Salas die, but the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall itself was also reduced to ruins—and considering the Spirit Hall's power, Emperor Xue Ye spared some face and did not name names when targeting the Spirit Hall.

Of course, there were tens of thousands of spectators present, many of whom were well-informed and intelligent. Even those who did not witness the assassination attempts yesterday and the day before could understand that both attempts were inextricably linked to the Heavenly Fighting Martial Soul Temple.

The destruction of the Heavenly Soul Temple last night must have been a result of the Temple Master Salas's own actions, a consequence of retaliation from the elder of his assassination target.

The reason is simple: Soul Master is a profession that places great emphasis on inheritance. Most genius Soul Masters come from Soul Master families, and it is normal to have a powerful and protective elder in the family.

Furthermore, according to rumors, the one who destroyed the Heaven Dou Martial Soul Temple last night was none other than the renowned Haotian Douluo of the Soul Master world.

This is a formidable figure who could even kill the former Pope of the Spirit Hall. It's not surprising that he destroyed the Heaven Dou Spirit Hall.

In the sixth round of the preliminary rounds, Blazing Academy faced a formidable opponent.

After yesterday's match, Mu Xiyue represented Blazing Fire Academy to draw lots at the organizing committee. Upon her return, Mu Yang already knew which team Blazing Fire Academy would be facing today.

It wasn't any other academy, but Kamikaze, and their match was scheduled for today's second group.

Mu Yang originally thought that Feng Xiaotian, this big sycophant, would surrender directly, after all, Feng Xiaotian was not only a sycophant, but also a defeated opponent of Huo Wu's older sister.

Unexpectedly, even after the first group's matches had begun, he still hadn't received news of Kamikaze Academy's surrender without a fight.

That's right. In the original story, the Divine Wind was strong while the Blazing Fire was weak, so Feng Xiaotian, as the captain, was able to very casually represent the Divine Wind team in conceding defeat.

At that time, the Kamikaze team forfeited the competition, but no one thought that the Kamikaze team was not strong. Everyone knew that it was just that Feng Xiaotian deliberately let the Blazing Fire team win.

However, at present, Blazing Fire is strong while Divine Wind is weak. Even if Divine Wind is no match for Blazing Fire, it cannot surrender without a fight. After all, as a famous Elemental Academy team, how can it surrender without a fight?

Moreover, among the twenty-eight teams in the Tiandou Division qualifiers, apart from their own Shenfeng Academy team, only the Chihuo and Tianshui teams have five-ring Soul Kings. The rest of the teams are at most at the four-ring level, and not even their main players are all four-ring.

Even if a key player on the team suffers a serious injury after the match against the Blazing Fire team and is unable to recover in a short period of time, it will not have a significant impact.

At the very least, one of the five qualifying spots will definitely go to Kamikaze Academy.

The fact that Shenfeng Academy didn't vote is not bad news for Muyang and Chihuo Academy; in fact, it's good news.

Otherwise, if we actually invest, the previously planned scheme will be doomed to fail.

"Feng Xiaotian, it's almost our turn to go on stage. Why don't you try to bribe me, the captain?"

At this moment, Mu Yang, who had memorized the script perfectly and was ready, smiled and asked Feng Xiaotian.

"Bribery? That's not right. Although I really want to defeat Xiao Wu, I, Feng Xiaotian, would never stoop to such despicable means."

As he spoke, Feng Xiaotian puffed out his chest and glanced at Huo Wu beside him.

I, Feng Xiaotian, want to win, but I must win honorably, not by resorting to crooked means!

"Look at what you're saying, you've heard too much nonsense, haven't you?"

"Forced melons aren't sweet? Wrong, completely wrong! How will you know if a melon is sweet or not if you don't try it? Besides, even if it's not sweet, it'll still quench your thirst!"

Seeing that Feng Xiaotian wasn't falling for the trap, Mu Yang's expression changed, and he said earnestly.

"We'll discuss that in detail over the side!"

After a moment's hesitation, Feng Xiaotian finally couldn't resist the temptation and pulled Mu Yang to the side.

You should know that the Fire Dance Goddess has already said that as long as you can defeat her, she will give him a chance to date her!

Huo Wu saw and heard both of their actions and conversation, but having read the script, she merely glanced at them expressionlessly before looking away.

"Brother Mu, how should I put this?"

Upon reaching the side, Feng Xiaotian couldn't wait to inquire about the bribery, even changing his address from Mu Yang to Brother Mu.

"That depends on whether you're sincere!"

Within the Blazing Fire Squad, my word is law. Apart from Fire Dance, everyone else, including Fire Warrior, has to listen to me.

"As long as we are sincere enough, it's not impossible that Huo Wushuang and the others are not feeling well today and shouldn't fight after going on stage."

Mu Yang said meaningfully.

Immediately, Feng Xiaotian's eyes widened.

Goodness, I'm not feeling well, so I shouldn't do anything?

Look at this pace! The enemy of our goddess is right inside us! But... this is just too good to pass up, I love it!

"Brother Mu, my sincerity is absolutely genuine. Just tell me, and even if it means going to heaven or the sea, I, Feng Xiaotian, will definitely handle it perfectly for you!"

Feng Xiaotian patted his chest and assured him.

Mu Yang waved his hand and said, "There's no need for that. Brother Feng, you just need to promise to support me unconditionally when I need your help."

"Really?"

Upon hearing this, Feng Xiaotian looked utterly astonished.

This is blatant match-fixing in the Soul Master Competition! And the conditions are really that simple?

Putting everything else aside, if Mu Yang really needed his help, would Feng Xiaotian not help if he could?

After all, the relationship between Shenfeng Academy and Chihuo Academy is quite good, and Mu Yang, a highly promising food-type soul master, is someone that everyone is willing to befriend without any enmity, not to mention that Mu Yang is also his goddess's cousin.

Yes, the goddess's cousin is the same as one's own cousin.

Mu Yang nodded: "It couldn't be more real!"

"Is it a deal?"

"It's a deal!"

Thus, Mu Yang, who had successfully tricked Feng Xiaotian, reached a secret deal with Feng Xiaotian, who thought he had gotten a great deal.

(End of this chapter)