Douluo Continent: Starting with a Heavenly Fire Judgment

Chapter 132 The Temperature is Just Right

Ji Lin returned to the Shrek Academy rest area with a calm expression, picked up the coffee that Ling Luochen had brewed, drank it all in one gulp, and exclaimed, "The temperature is just right, and the taste is perfect."

Xiao Xiao and Wang Dong'er, along with a few other girls, covered their mouths and giggled. Xu Sanshi patted Bei Bei on the shoulder and sighed, "This kid really got away with it."

Wang Yan smiled and shook his head. Everyone was in a good mood after the initial success.

Ji Lin sat down next to Wang Qiu'er with his coffee, raising his right hand, which was holding the coffee, to Ling Luochen as a sign of gratitude. He had just heard Wang Qiu'er say that Ling Luochen had made the coffee for him.

Ling Luochen simply nodded expressionlessly, without saying a word.

Ji Lin shrugged and, along with Wang Qiu'er, turned their attention to the arena to watch their next opponent's match.

Knowing yourself and your enemy is the key to victory in every battle. Although Ji Lin is currently very arrogant, he still understands this principle.

The next match was also a one-on-one one, and a Soul King appeared. Although it wasn't as shocking as the two Soul Emperors from Shrek Academy, it still drew cheers from the audience.

Both Soul Kings on the field were traditional Soul Masters who did not use Soul Guidance Devices. The battle was extremely fierce, with intense bursts of light erupting from time to time, eliciting cheers.

Although a Soul King appeared in the arena, the people in the rest area were not under much pressure. With their current lineup, the Soul King was nothing. Even Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi were not too afraid of the Soul King. They had both hidden their strength and were not without the ability to fight against the Soul King.

The first round of the round-robin tournament has concluded in two days. Compared to the knockout stage, the round-robin was much more relaxed. Teams adjusted their tactics, and each match became more technically demanding than before. However, the intense, all-out effort of the knockout stage was absent.

The first round of the knockout stage did affect the round-robin stage, as teams with injured key players used this first round to adjust their team's form. Therefore, in summary, the first round of the round-robin wasn't particularly exciting. Now is not the time for everyone to unleash their full potential.

However, in the upcoming matches, many teams can no longer afford to lose, and it's impossible to have the same peaceful outcome as the first round of the tournament.

Everyone needs to show their true skills.

night.

Wang Yan led the reserve team out of the Star Emperor Hotel. The reason he didn't invite Ma Xiaotao and the other three regular team members was that he was taking them to a small auction house. Generally, such small auction houses don't have very high-end items, so they weren't suitable for Ma Xiaotao and the others to participate in. Therefore, he let them cultivate at the hotel and only brought the reserve team with him.

Wang Yan, leading the way, said, "After these few days of competition, I've noticed that many academies' Soul Masters have started using Soul Guidance Devices. This year's All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Battle Tournament is quite different from previous years. The difference lies in the fact that there are very few purely Soul Master academies anymore. The development direction of all academies is towards the integration of Soul Guidance Masters and Soul Masters."

"From what I've observed, over 80% of the participating academies that passed the first round of elimination rounds are equipped with soul tools. Moreover, with this experience, it's likely that all academies will be equipping themselves with soul tools in the next competition."

"That's why I wanted to bring you to this small auction. I want to equip you with some soul tools. Let's start by talking about your thoughts on soul tools."

Beibei spoke first: "The reasons for the Tang Clan's decline from its peak."

Xu Sanshi scoffed, "A tool for opportunism."

Jiang Nannan spread her hands and uttered a single word, "Expensive."

Xiao Xiao shook her head and said, "Not familiar with her."

Ji Lin said calmly, "A useful tool. It's very useful in certain situations."

Wang Qiu'er chimed in, "Ji Lin and I share the same idea: a useful tool."

Wang Dong'er replied nonchalantly, "I don't have much of an opinion, we're not familiar with each other."

Ji Lin glanced at Wang Dong'er and silently complained to himself that if he hadn't secretly sealed Tang San's consciousness, Wang Dong'er wouldn't be thinking like this now.

Tang San deeply resented the soul tools that led to the decline of the Tang Sect.

Wang Yan said, "Xu Sanshi's idea is also the idea of ​​the current higher-ups at Shrek Academy. But things are different now. We have reached a point where we have to make changes. I will report this matter to the academy later, but I hope you can set an example for the academy. I will not force you. If anyone is unwilling to use a soul tool, they can go back now."

The seven looked at each other, none of them leaving. Although Xu Sanshi said he hated soul tools, he had actually witnessed the effectiveness of other academy disciples using soul tools in this competition.

Moreover, if it weren't for Ji Lin's defensive soul tool, the inner court disciples would likely have suffered heavy casualties.

So even though he used to look down on soul tools, he is now willing to try to accept them.

Seeing that no one had left, Wang Yan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled with satisfaction. The change would begin now.

Following behind Wang Yan, the group headed towards the auction house.

Ji Lin wasn't interested in this kind of small auction. He already had many soul tools that Xu Jiujiu had bought for him, so he didn't need to buy any more. But then he suddenly remembered that the Soul Devouring Carving Knife would be at this auction. Ever since Ilex awakened, he had been eyeing the Soul Devouring Carving Knife. He had originally intended to ask Xu Jiujiu about the Soul Devouring Carving Knife, but he forgot last time. Since he had come across an auction where the Soul Devouring Carving Knife would be at the auction, he might as well just participate and buy it without bothering Xu Jiujiu.

The group followed Wang Yan into the underground auction house.

Following the red carpet for about twenty meters, we arrived at the registration area.

Accompanied by his maid, Wang Yan completed the tedious procedures before leading the seven people on their way.

Passing through a quaint wooden door, the scene abruptly changed. Before them lay a dazzling expanse of gold. A wide, resplendent golden corridor, its luxurious decor even surpassing that of the Star Emperor Hotel.

The passageway was over ten meters wide, paved with precious ivory-white jade bricks. Every ten meters on either side, there was a pair of pillars made of the same material, carved with exquisite patterns. The walls, on the other hand, looked as if they were covered in gold leaf, with intricate and ornate carvings.

At the top of the passageway, magnificent crystal chandeliers hung down, yet there was no sense of oppression, for the passageway was a full five meters high. The light was a soft, bright yellow, and against the backdrop of the golden walls on either side, the three-dimensional golden world was enough to dazzle anyone.

Wang Yan said in a low voice, "Don't be fooled by how unassuming it looks from the outside. This is actually the largest auction house in Xingluo City. Getting a bidding spot is extremely difficult. Not only do you need proof of assets, but you also need to have your assets appraised. I only managed to get a spot with Dai Yueheng's help."

(End of this chapter)