Douluo Dragon King: I'm creating a golden age behind the scenes!

On the fourth day,

At the other end of the stadium, directly opposite the podium, a giant screen, fifty meters high, rises from the ground, its edges inlaid with flowing halos of light, giving it a high-tech feel.

This screen is undoubtedly designed to allow off-site viewers to have a clearer view of the game, so that even those at the edge of the field can see every detail on stage.

Today's lottery ceremony was of a very high standard, with a solemn and respectful atmosphere.

Perhaps to ensure the solemnity of the ceremony, the venue was not open to the public, and the huge audience seats were empty, appearing spacious and silent.

However, this does not mean that the attention given to the ceremony has decreased. On the contrary, the popularity has continued to rise because of Li Ziming's arrival.

Now, through the live broadcast on television, viewers in many other regions are also closely watching every move on the field, eagerly awaiting the announcement of the group results. To ensure the absolute fairness of the draw process, the Tianhai Alliance has specially invited Lei Xiong Douluo, the master of the Tianhai City Spirit Pagoda, to supervise the process.

"Greetings, fellow young talents!" Just then, a loud and authoritative voice echoed throughout the stadium, instantly attracting the attention of all the athletes present.

The speaker was none other than the governor of Tianhai City. He did not appear next to the number selection machine in front of the screen, but was on the dais with a wide view. His figure was projected onto the huge screen through high-definition camera equipment and clearly presented to everyone.

"The round-robin tournament will officially begin tomorrow morning. I won't go into too much detail. I believe that after a day of rest, everyone is looking forward to the competition. After the draw, please go back and adjust your condition as soon as possible so that you can meet the challenges ahead in the best possible way."

Thanks to Li Ziming's exemplary influence, the individual competitions in all age groups at this year's Tianjin Tianhai Grand Competition attracted many participants from other regions.

According to a rough count, there are nearly a thousand Soul Masters in both the Youth and Junior groups who meet the participation requirements.

The lottery machine below operates smoothly, with round little balls bouncing continuously in the precise mechanical structure before sliding into their corresponding glass tubes in turn.

Before long, dozens of small balls were steadily placed in each of the ten glass tubes, marking the official completion of the lottery process.

"Next, the lottery results will be announced."

First, a group: Number 1…; Number 8, Ye Xinglan; … Number 17, Zuo Qiulun; …

Group Two: ... Number Four: Yuan Tingyue; Number Twenty-Three: Zhou Mingyu... As the host's voice rang out, one name after another echoed clearly across the arena.

The contestants whose names were called instantly perked up. More than the group assignments themselves, they were concerned about who their opponents would be—after all, this directly affected their path to the next round.

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The round-robin tournament is about to begin, and the intensity of the competition has reached a fever pitch.

Within Tianhai City, scalpers have quietly appeared, and the event tickets they resell have become highly sought-after commodities.

Despite the tireless promotion and hype from the Tianhai Alliance, ticket prices have soared, yet the public's fervent enthusiasm for the event remains undiminished.

The noise from Tianhai Stadium had already filled the air since dawn.

Today marks the official start of the round-robin tournament, with the first and second groups' matches taking the lead, setting the stage for this grand event that has captured the attention of the entire city.

Tickets for the event had sold out several days ago, and now spectators from all walks of life were entering the venue in an orderly fashion through different passages.

There were scions of noble families dressed in fine clothes, chatting and laughing with their entourages; there were members of the Soul Master Legion in uniform, marching in solemn formation; and there were ordinary spectators, filled with excitement and anticipation, hurrying to their seats.

People of all kinds gathered here, filling every corner of this magnificent stadium with a vibrant atmosphere. The sounds of conversation, footsteps, and children's laughter mingled together, creating a prelude to the grand event.

Zhou Mingyu belonged to the second group. Although his turn was later, he arrived at the venue early.

He walked through the bustling crowd and entered the waiting area prepared for the contestants. Compared to the noise outside, it was quieter, but it also contained an invisible tension.

Every Soul Master waiting here had a look of desire for victory in their eyes. Although the fluctuations of their Soul Power were deliberately suppressed, one could still feel the power that was about to be unleashed.

"Welcome to Tianhai Stadium! Today's round-robin matches will feature young talents from various regions showcasing their skills and presenting exciting competitions for you."

"I'm your commentator for today's match, and I'll be providing analysis of all the games. Now, let's give a warm round of applause to the first group of players!"

The commentator's clear and penetrating voice resonated throughout the stadium through the loudspeakers, instantly igniting the atmosphere. As her voice faded, the junior group elimination rounds of the Tianjin Tianhai Grand Prix officially began.

The contestants who were able to stand out from the preliminaries and enter the round-robin stage were all exceptionally talented. Each of them had a soul power level and soul skill level that far surpassed that of other soul masters of the same level. This competition, which brought together the elite of the younger generation from half the continent, was destined to be extraordinary from the very beginning.

The junior group has ten contestants in the first group, including three Soul Masters and five Soul Venerables. Even the two ranked last are already at the Soul Venerable level.

The event organizers clearly understand how to engage the audience's emotions, and they have put a lot of thought into the arrangement of the competition – in the first match, they directly arranged for two young Soul Masters to compete on the same stage.

When the two spirited young Soul Masters stepped into the center of the arena, their Soul Rings glowing, the stands erupted in thunderous cheers, instantly pushing the atmosphere to its first climax.

What was expected to be a fierce battle turned into something unexpected when the starting whistle blew.

The contestant from Zuoqiu Lun didn't even activate his martial spirit. He simply stepped forward and instantly disappeared from his spot. The next second, he appeared in front of his opponent, threw a punch, and the outcome was decided.

Finally, with the referee's whistle, the result was decided: "Zuo Qiulun wins the first match!"

The audience fell silent for a moment, then erupted in thunderous applause and cheers that lasted for a long time.

"My God! They're both Soul Masters, but the difference is so huge? That kid hasn't even awakened his Martial Soul yet!" A spectator waved his arms excitedly, his face filled with shock.

"What kind of martial soul does he have? He doesn't even use any soul skills, yet he has such amazing combat power. His talent is truly astonishing!" Another audience member who was quite knowledgeable about the soul master system couldn't help but exclaim.

"Zuoqiulun! Zuoqiulun! Zuoqiulun!" More and more spectators joined in the cheering, and the unified shouts echoed like waves throughout the stadium.

Faced with the audience's enthusiasm, Zuo Qiulun simply raised his hand in greeting and nodded slightly towards a secluded spot as he left the stage.

The perfect conclusion of the first match set a good precedent for today's competition.

The second match then quickly began, but perhaps because the first match was so amazing, the subsequent matches were less exciting.

However, there is never a shortage of surprises on the field.

In the fourth match, a Soul Master who was not favored by others displayed amazing combat wisdom. With exquisite combat skills and soul skill combinations, he successfully defeated a Soul Grandmaster, creating the first major upset of the day.

This scene caused the audience, which had been silent for a moment, to erupt in cheers and exclamations.

Apart from this upset, the other three matches proceeded relatively smoothly, with the outcomes largely in line with pre-match expectations. Even so, the strategic maneuvering and skill displayed in the fourth match still drew gasps from the audience, providing a truly spectacular viewing experience.

With all five matches of the first group completed and a short break followed, it was the second group's turn.

The commentator's voice rang out again: "The first round of the competition has officially ended. Next up is the first match of the second round, between player number 23, Zhou Mingyu, and player number 9, Lü Jun."

"Before the match begins, let me briefly analyze the strength comparison between the two sides. Lu Jun is from Mingdu Academy and is an outstanding student of Mingdu Academy. He is a genuine four-ring Soul Master and his Martial Soul is the Earth Bear."

On the other hand, Zhou Mingyu, according to the information, is only a second-ring Great Soul Master, so this match seems very dangerous for him.

"However, to have reached this point, their strength should not be underestimated. So, will this match be an absolute crushing victory for the strong, or a major upset by the rise of a newcomer? Let's wait and see."