Douluo Continent: I got the Sharingan at the start!

The draw ceremony was held at the Mingyue Hotel, and it must be said that the organizer's actions were very well received by the participating teams.

How thoughtful! It gives them more time to rest.

Grand Ballroom, Mingyue Hotel.

All eight teams that made it to the quarterfinals have arrived.

The eight teams stood in eight rows, and on the Snow Demon Sect's side, Han Yu was at the very front.

On the podium at the front, Zheng Zhan, a titled Douluo referee, was seated, along with several other officials specially sent by the Sun Moon Empire to organize this competition.

At this moment, one of the officials stood up and said with a smile, "First of all, I would like to congratulate everyone here for making it into the top eight of this competition."

As everyone knows, this competition is the first to include sects, making it far more competitive than in previous competitions...

He went on for a good fifteen minutes with a string of platitudes before finally getting to the point and teaching me how not to read the whole book as a warning.

"Next, we will be holding the draw ceremony for the quarterfinals."

This draw will determine not only your opponents in the next match.

This will also determine the range of your future opponents, which should be helpful in your match preparation. The rules are as follows.

"We will first have the four first-place teams from each group come up to the stage and draw lots to divide them into upper and lower brackets. Then, each first-place team from one group will draw one second-place team from that group."

The only rule is to not draw teams that were previously in the same group in the round-robin stage.

The opponents drawn will be the quarterfinal opponents.

After the group stage, the two winning teams from each of the top and bottom brackets in the quarterfinals will compete in the semifinals. The winners will then advance to the final.

Listening to the official's explanation, Han Yu had a sudden thought: this was a classic case of the first-place team beating the second-place team.

To put it simply, these people go on stage to draw lots and randomly select one of the second-place teams in their group to compete against.

Therefore, in the upcoming matches, Shrek Academy is very likely to become the Snow Demon Sect's opponent.

The four teams that finished first in their respective groups quickly sent their representatives to the stage.

The Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy sent Xiao Hongchen, the Snow Demon Sect sent Qiu'er, and the Holy Spirit Sect sent Tang Ya.

The last member of the Proud Sword Sect was a young man.

All the teams couldn't help but feel tense, as the draw would determine their next opponent!

Among the four teams that finished first in their groups, there is no doubt that the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy and the Proud Sword Sect are the weakest, while the strongest and most difficult to deal with is undoubtedly the Holy Spirit Sect.

It's not that the Snow Demon Sect is inferior to the Holy Spirit Sect, but rather that the Holy Spirit Sect loses two people in every competition, which seems extremely cruel. Most teams fear their cruel methods the most.

No team that finished second in their group would want to be drawn against the Holy Spirit Sect!

First, they drew lots to divide the area into two halves.

The first team to draw lots was the Holy Spirit Sect team. Tang Ya was still wearing a black robe today, and her pretty face was covered by a veil.

On the Shrek team's side, BeiBei clenched his fists, revealing his current state of mind.

Soon, Tang Ya also completed the draw.

"Holy Spirit Sect, Lower Half"

Upon hearing the words "second half," everyone's gaze became subtle.

I secretly prayed that I wouldn't be drawn from the bottom half of the draw.

Soon it was the Snow Demon Sect's turn. Qiu'er drew a spot in the upper half of the draw, which was exactly opposite to the Holy Spirit Sect.

Xiao Hongchen drew the top half of the draw.

The last young man from the Proud Sword Sect to draw lots smiled broadly. "I don't need to draw, right?"

"Proud Sword Sect, lower half of the bracket."

At this point, the four teams that finished first in their respective groups have been divided into groups.

"The draw for the quarterfinals will now take place. Shrek Academy will draw first."

Beibei raised her hand and slapped him.

"Shrek Team's next opponent is..." The official deliberately paused, keeping the audience in suspense.

Of the four teams, the Snow Demon Sect remained completely unresponsive, while the other three teams became focused.

"It's the Snow Demon Sect team."

"What follows will be a spectacular showdown, and I'm sure Shrek Academy and the Snow Demon Sect won't let us down."

The referee deliberately shouted loudly, and the audience below immediately became excited.

The Snow Demon Sect's strength is undeniable, but Shrek Academy is no slouch either; their successive bursts of secret techniques propelled them into the top eight.

The second group to draw lots was the Proud Sword Sect.

"The opponent of the Proud Sword Sect in the quarterfinals is... the Heavenly Dragon Gate team."

The draw for the upper bracket is complete. The only team remaining that wasn't drawn is the Star Luo National Academy team.

At this moment, Princess Jiu Jiu, the leader of the Xingluo National Academy, had a noticeably unpleasant expression.

The lower bracket contains the Holy Spirit Sect and the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy. Even if we draw the Sun Moon Royal Soul Master Academy in this round and win, we will still face the Holy Spirit Sect in the semifinals.

This team's strength is simply too great for the Star Luo National Academy team.

"Next, the Holy Spirit Sect will draw lots."

"The Holy Spirit Sect's opponent is... the Star Luo National Academy Team."

Upon hearing this result, Jiu Jiu's expression changed drastically. Even with her strong personality, she was now utterly dejected. She understood, of course, that they had absolutely no chance against the Holy Spirit Sect.

"Alright, the draw is complete. The quarterfinals will be held the day after tomorrow."

The morning session will feature matches in the upper bracket, while the afternoon session will focus on the lower bracket. All teams are advised to prepare accordingly.

As the competition reaches its final stages, every match is extremely important for you. I hope you can achieve good results.

After the lottery was over, the officials left one by one.

The eight teams also headed out of the banquet hall.

On Shrek Team's side, BeiBei's expression was slightly unpleasant. He hadn't expected to encounter such a tough opponent right from the start.

Although the Snow Demon Sect's full strength has not been revealed, several Soul Emperors have already demonstrated their abilities in regular matches.

This put a lot of pressure on Beibei.

Beibei said, "Let's go back too. Let's have a meeting in my room."

The Shrek members went to Beibei's room together.

Xu Sanshi sat lazily on the sofa and said, "Beibei, what's the point of this meeting? We drew some really good lots today. Let's rest and recuperate. We'll go after that Holy Spirit Sect with our lives later. We'll make sure to wake Xiaoya up no matter what."

Beibei frowned slightly and said, "Don't think that way. We have to get past the Snow Demon Sect first before we can confront the Holy Spirit Sect head-on."

Xu Sanshi said with some surprise, "No way, Beibei."

Do we really need to hold a meeting to discuss how to deal with the Snow Demon Sect of the Heavenly Soul Empire?

I think their first-place finish in the group was just luck.

On the contrary, the Heavenly Dragon Gate should be stronger. They will be a stumbling block for our Shrek team.

Beibei snorted coldly and said, "It's not as easy as you think. Caitou, tell him what problem we're facing."

He Caitou said without hesitation, "Everyone should not overlook one sect."

Xu Sanshi was taken aback. "What sect?"

He Caitou said, "The Body Sect."

"The Body Sect? Haven't they been keeping a low profile all this time?"

He Caitou said, "It is precisely because they haven't shown themselves that we need to pay even more attention."

According to reliable sources, the Body Sect will definitely participate in this competition.

But they never showed any trace of themselves. What does that mean?

This means that the Body Sect is hidden within a certain battle team.

They haven't shown their true strength yet. But this team itself is quite powerful.

Based on the current situation, it's highly likely that someone from the Body Sect is among the top eight teams.

"Among the top eight teams, we, Shrek Academy and Holy Spirit Sect, can be eliminated first. Neither of our teams could possibly have anyone from the Body Sect."

Among the other teams, Mingdu Soul Master Academy is unlikely to be included either.

The four teams that could be selected are: Aojian Sect, Tianlong Sect, Xuemo Sect, and Xingluo National Academy.

If I'm not mistaken, the people from the Body Sect are definitely hiding on the bench of one of their teams.

Beibei nodded with satisfaction and said, "Caitou is right. So, don't think that just because we drew the Snow Demon Sect, it's the best possible outcome."

There's also a one in four chance that the Snow Demon Sect is hiding a powerful expert from the Body Sect.

And they want to defeat us.

The people of the Body Sect will definitely take action.

Therefore, our next match will likely be against a very strong opponent.

Xu Sanshi's lips twitched slightly. He said, "We can't be that unlucky, can we? A one in four chance? Do you think we'll actually run into one?"

Beibei said, "No matter which team the Body Sect is hiding in, everyone is quite strong in this quarterfinals. They're probably about to reveal their true strength. We can't rely on luck. So, we must be just as cautious."

Jiang Nannan said, "It would be great if the Body Sect were hidden within the Star Luo National Academy team."

Upon hearing her say this, smiles appeared on everyone's faces.

That's right. The Star Luo National Academy will face the Holy Spirit Sect this round. What if the Body Sect and the Holy Spirit Sect clash?

That was absolutely the most intense collision ever!

If they were to suffer mutual destruction, that would be perfect for Shrek Academy.

He Caitou sighed softly and said, "Although I also hope that's the case, I have to say that the possibility is slim."

"Why?" Jiang Nannan asked curiously.

He Caitou said, "It's very simple. Haven't you noticed that the Star Luo Empire has been trying to curry favor with our Shrek Academy?"

They have always hoped to form an alliance with us.

They received help from the college.

Moreover, Princess Jiujiu's eagerness when purchasing the soul tools we made was genuine.

We immediately asked a titled Douluo to test it.

Conversely, if the Star Luo Empire had such a powerful partner as the Body Sect, and given that the Body Sect's relationship with our Shrek Academy was not harmonious...

Will they still be so eager to come this way to us?

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Beibei said, "Caitou makes a lot of sense. Therefore, our chances have likely changed from one in four to one in three. Okay, let's not talk about that anymore, let's discuss the tactics for the game."

As the competition progressed, fewer and fewer teams stayed at the Mingyue Hotel, and most of the teams that had finished their matches chose to leave.

After all, this place is a place of sorrow for them.

Of course, some people will choose to stay and continue watching the game.

This was a rare opportunity. But the world is just that realistic; any team that was eliminated had to move out of the Mingyue Hotel.

Therefore, the Mingyue Hotel, which is now extremely large, actually only has eight participating teams left, making the entire hotel seem empty.

However, this emptiness was filled with a sense of oppression.

The final three rounds of the competition represent a combination of glory, profit, and fame for the remaining eight teams!

Among them, the team under the most pressure is undoubtedly Shrek Team, which has won the championship many times and has countless glories.

The opponents they will face in this competition are really strong.

The Snow Demon Sect appears to be very strong on the surface, but we don't know if they have any hidden strength.

Although most of the higher-ups knew that the Snow Demon Sect was affiliated with the Body Sect, the Shrek Academy team members were unaware of this; only a very small number of them knew this information.

Also.

The most mysterious team is the Holy Spirit Sect team, which rarely appears in public except during matches.

The two-day break gave all the top eight teams a chance to catch their breath. Every team took the opportunity to rest.

The day of the quarterfinals finally arrived, and the entire capital city was bustling with activity from early morning. Before dawn, large numbers of people had already poured out of the city, hoping to secure a good spot to watch the match.

Today, all four quarterfinal matches were completed, all of them high-stakes clashes, and every single one of them was a must-see!

On the streets, the people rushing out of the city were almost all carrying dry food and water, preparing to spend the whole day observing the battle.

Moreover, they always travel in groups of three or five.

What are the benefits of inviting friends and family to watch a game together?

The biggest advantage is that your spot won't be taken by someone else when you go to the toilet.

Since the start of the competition, the rows of makeshift toilets outside the city have indeed accumulated a lot of fertilizer for the fields around Mingdu.

The farmers were the most excited.

According to the competition rules, the matches in the upper bracket will be held in the morning, and the matches in the lower bracket will be held in the afternoon.

As the first rays of dawn appeared in the east, teams representing the strongest of the younger generation marched out of the city, protected by human walls of soldiers.

It wasn't just the four teams that competed in the morning heading to the competition venue; teams from the lower bracket, including the Holy Spirit Sect, the Snow Demon Sect, and the Star Luo National Academy, also got up early.

During the round-robin tournament, you can ignore other people's matches and focus on doing your best.

In the quarterfinals, it becomes especially important to understand the potential opponents as much as possible.

At the same time, you can get used to the atmosphere of the venue as early as possible.

The quarterfinals – this is the real battle of the strongest!

After today, the top eight will become the top four, and the four teams will be eliminated.

Shrek and his team walked quietly down the street. Since the eight teams hadn't left the Mingyue Hotel together, they were the only team on the street at that moment. (End of Chapter)