Douluo Continent: Taking Tang San as a disciple, with a ten-thousand-fold return for teaching him.

However, the current Golden Trio is no longer ordinary. The five-clawed golden dragon summoned by their Martial Soul Fusion Skill is comparable to the strength of a Title Douluo, so it is naturally able to participate in the current decision-making.

Just like in the book, Ning Fengzhi proposed that Sword Douluo send Tang San back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

However, Tang San still chose to refuse. He was not one to live a life of cowardice, and with the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament looming before him, he did not want to delay his teammates for his own safety, and he also longed for victory.

These conversations were largely consistent with Chen Luo's memory.

The difference lies in the fact that he, Flander, and Liu Erlong were present, and their attitude was very firm; they would do their utmost to ensure Tang San's safety.

After this failed operation, the Spirit Hall is unlikely to take any further action against Tang San in the near future, at least not before the end of the Elite Soul Master Tournament.

So the final decision was the same as in the book: Tang San would continue to participate in the Elite Tournament.

After making their decision, the group chatted briefly before Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo departed.

Dugu Bo also got up to leave. Among this large group, he was not only worried about Tang San, but also about his beloved granddaughter in the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team.

The fact that Dugu Bo didn't go to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy immediately after the chaotic battle, but stayed at Shrek Academy, shows that he is a very loyal person.

As he left, Dugu Bo looked at Chen Luo, Flander, and Liu Erlong with some disbelief.

"It hasn't been that long since we last met, and you've all become so powerful?" Dugu Bo exclaimed sincerely.

The last time I saw the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon was near the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well in Sunset Forest.

How much time has passed? When Dugu Bo saw the five-clawed golden dragon again, he was filled with shock and fear.

He felt that he was no longer able to defeat the golden dragon.

It seems I wasn't absolutely confident of winning last time either...

"We can hardly be considered powerful; we're just using some petty tricks. We're far inferior to Senior Dugu," Chen Luo said with a smile.

Hearing these flattering words, Dugu Bo did not feel particularly good, because he was already very clear that he could no longer be a match for the three people in front of him.

Dugu Bo also left, leaving only Chen Luo and a few others in the carriage.

Chen Luo gently patted Tang San's shoulder: "Don't overthink it. With your teacher here, no one can hurt you."

"If they want to kill you, they'll have to step over your teacher's dead body first."

Upon hearing this, Tang San's body trembled slightly, his emotions seemingly fluctuating greatly. Finally, he expressed his heartfelt gratitude, saying, "Thank you, teacher! If it weren't for you today, Tang San would already be a corpse."

Chen Luo smiled slightly: "We, master and disciple, don't need to be so polite."

"Take a good rest during this time. The most important thing is to adjust your mindset and not let this leave a shadow on your life."

Tang San nodded: "Yes, I will! Teacher!"

To be honest, Chen Luo felt that he had gone a bit too crazy today, completely disregarding his own safety and using his own flesh and blood to shield the little monsters.

Perhaps he has truly grown accustomed to the identity of a teacher, and the responsibility on his shoulders compels him to do so without hesitation.

The rest of the journey was very peaceful, with no further incidents, and the main group became even more cautious than before.

The attack they encountered became a topic of conversation along the way, especially among Chen Luo, Flander, and Liu Erlong.

The appearance of the five-clawed golden dragon refreshed everyone's understanding of the power of Shrek Academy's teachers and also made them redefine Master Chen Luo's identity.

As for the identity of the attacker, there was not much discussion about it. Everyone assumed that the matter was over and no one had any intention of pursuing it further.

Anyone with even a slight understanding of the power of soul masters on the mainland could guess that the attack was planned by the Spirit Hall.

The reason they all avoid talking about it is that they are all very clear that the Spirit Hall is an entity they cannot afford to offend.

Of course, not everyone has such insightful views, and many students have engaged in related discussions, but they were all stopped by their teachers in the end.

At noon, the main force arrived at Wuhun City.

Because of special regulations in Wuhun City, the Royal Knights could only be stationed outside the city, while the fifteen Soul Master teams entered Wuhun City under the leadership of Xue Qinghe.

Leaving aside Yu Xiaogang's memories, this is also Chen Luo's first time coming to Wuhun City.

Compared to large cities like Tiandou City and Soto City, Wuhun City is much smaller, but the entire city looks very imposing, with the construction standards of a capital city.

Just like the plot in the book, Wuhun City has six city walls, and each wall has a huge relief, exactly the same as the one on the Wuhun Hall token, symbolizing six powerful martial spirits.

After the Soul Master team entered Wuhun City, they were quickly greeted by a cardinal.

Subsequently, under the arrangement of the Cardinal, everyone checked into a hotel on the west side of Wuhun City.

Walking on the main street of Wuhun City, you can see a hill in the distance.

The Spirit City was built against the mountain, and on that hill stood two magnificent buildings: the Papal Palace and the Douluo Palace.

Chen Luo's gaze fell on the Papal Palace, a hint of anticipation in his heart: "We'll meet soon, Bibi Dong."

Chapter 201, the elimination round begins!

"What are you looking at?"

As Chen Luo's gaze lingered on the location of the Papal Palace, Liu Erlong's voice suddenly rang out beside him, carrying a hint of coldness.

Chen Luo immediately looked away: "N-nothing."

"I'm so bored from all this traveling. I'll be busy with the competition again in a couple of days. Since you have some free time today, why don't you come with me and stroll around Wuhun City?" Liu Erlong's eyes were filled with anticipation.

As she spoke, Liu Erlong added, "Don't worry about the safety of the little monsters, Sect Master Ning lives right next to us."

Chen Luo couldn't bear to refuse, so he smiled and nodded, "Okay."

Under the arrangement of the Spirit Hall, all contestants had three days to rest and adjust.

Three days later, dedicated staff will lead the academy team to the competition venue specially built by the Spirit Hall. There will be a specially set-up rest area around the competition venue, where they will spend most of their time.

Chen Luo and Liu Erlong walked down the street, with Liu Erlong holding Chen Luo's arm. Anyone who didn't know their real age would just think they were a young couple.

They both looked to be in their early twenties, at most thirty.

Chen Luo's body was transformed by various opportunities such as the Dragon Soul and Dragon Blood, and he also persisted in exercising, which is why he regained his youthful appearance. Liu Erlong's maintenance has always been a mystery, especially after the two of them took a step further, she looks even more radiant and charming.

"This Spirit City doesn't seem particularly lively; it's just that most of the residents here are Spirit Masters." Liu Erlong looked around at the street scene on both sides. There were very few pedestrians on the street, making it seem rather deserted.

Chen Luo nodded: "The fact that there is a city where most of the inhabitants are Soul Masters is enough to show the power of the Spirit Hall."

Liu Erlong's voice suddenly turned cold: "So, do you also want to live here?"

Chen Luo's lips twitched slightly. He had only just arrived in Wuhun City, and Liu Erlong had already become so sensitive. If she really got together with Bibi Dong in the future, it would probably be a daily battleground.

"I'm asking you," Liu Erlong gently pinched Chen Luo.

Chen Luo immediately said, "Wuhun City isn't lively enough; Tiandou City is much better."

Don't overthink it, let's stabilize the situation first.

Liu Erlong snorted, but didn't dwell on the topic too much.

Afterwards, Chen Luo and Liu Erlong browsed some shops in Wuhun City. Most of them sold items that soul masters could use. Some shops even had soul tools, although those soul tools were all of a relatively low level.

Upon seeing the soul tool, Chen Luo immediately thought of a soul tool of considerable level that he possessed in his Divine Dragon Space.

It's a dagger, a gift from a senior in the City of Slaughter. Back in the City of Slaughter, it was thanks to that dagger that I was able to overcome the difficulties more smoothly. I wonder how that senior is doing now.

Besides the soul-guided dagger, the unclaimed sword rewarded by the system can also be considered a soul-guided weapon, and it is also very powerful.

However, the unclaimed sword needs repair, along with the soul of a peak Douluo and the blood of a 100,000-year-old soul beast.

Before encountering a peak Douluo, Chen Luo thought that obtaining the soul of a peak Douluo was a piece of cake, and that he could collect it in no time once he became stronger.

However, after encountering Yue Guan and Gui Mei, Chen Luo realized that he still had a long way to go. Even after using his Martial Soul Fusion Technique to summon the Five-Clawed Golden Dragon, he did not have absolute confidence that he could fight to the end against powerhouses of their level. Perhaps he would have a chance after he reached the Soul Saint level.

If he relies solely on his own strength, there is an insurmountable gap between Soul Emperor and Peak Douluo. Who knows when he will reach that level? He can only place his hopes on the academy's collective teaching program or seek other opportunities to improve his strength.

Putting aside their thoughts, Chen Luo and Liu Erlong strolled around for a while, and had dinner at a barbecue restaurant in the evening.

Three days passed quickly. On the morning of the fourth day, all participating academy teams entered the competition venue under the guidance of the Spirit Hall's personnel. Each academy had its own rest area.

Upon arriving at the competition venue, Chen Luo, the leader of the Shrek Academy team, was called to draw lots.

Chen Luo could clearly sense that the leaders of the academy teams from the Heavenly Dou Empire looked at him with a certain degree of respect, undoubtedly due to the influence of that attack.

Chen Luo also met Zhao Wuji, the leader of Shrek Academy's second team, and Yu Mingyi, the leader of Thunder Academy. Acquaintances greeted each other with smiles.

According to the knockout rules of the Elite Tournament, in the first round, the three seeded teams from the Heaven Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire, and the Spirit Hall received a bye, while the other thirty teams competed for fifteen spots to advance, with the losers being directly eliminated.

The draw began quickly, and Chen Luo drew Blazing Fire Academy without any surprise.

Chen Luo thought his luck would be different, but the draw still went exactly as the story in the book had.

Similarly, Blazing Academy pulled a stunt and chose to forfeit the match.

Upon seeing this action, Chen Luo immediately guessed that the Blazing Fire Academy and Divine Wind Academy teams had merged.

On the other side, Shrek Team 2 drew a team from the Star Dou Empire. After inquiring, they learned that it was a weak team. As long as Yu Xiuyuan and his team performed well, they wouldn't be eliminated in the first round.

The first round of matches started quickly, and Shrek Academy had more time and energy to watch the other teams' matches because Blazing Academy had withdrawn.

As Chen Luo had predicted, Shenfeng Academy merged with Chihuo Academy after students joined the school.

This move stunned the other teams, who protested, but unsurprisingly, their protests were ineffective. Since the actions of Blazing Fire Academy and Divine Wind Academy were completed before the start of the competition, they did not violate the rules.

Other academies also wanted to copy the strategies of Kamikaze Academy and Blazing Fire Academy, but since the elimination rounds have already begun, it is obviously impossible to replicate them again.

The matches went on and on, some were dominant, some were evenly matched, and all were exciting. After all, each team was made up of the elite, but there are bound to be differences between the elite.

As evening approached, it was finally Shrek Team 2's turn to play.

The Star Luo Empire's team only had one Soul Master, and in terms of team quality, it was clearly stronger than Shrek Academy's second team.

But the competition is not just about the data. Yu Xiuyuan's curse seal, Lu Changming's sword, and Zhao Yan's summoned creatures completely overwhelmed their opponents, leading to a very smooth victory and successful advancement, avoiding a first-round exit.

However, they were all well aware that their strength had reached its limit, and they had already used all their trump cards, so they were destined to be eliminated in the next round.

After the first round of matches concluded, the draw for the second round began immediately.

Chapter 202 The opponent changed in the third round, and he won completely.

Shrek Academy doesn't need to participate in the second round of the draw, which is an advantage of being the first team in the qualifying round. They get a bye in the second round, and the Star Luo Empire also has a team enjoying the same treatment.

Shrek Team 2 still needs to fight. After the first round of selection, the teams that can remain are all strong teams. In the second round of draw, Shrek Team 2 once again drew a team from the Star Luo Empire. That team has three Soul Masters. Faced with absolute strength, the elimination of Team 2 is inevitable.

As expected, the second team suffered a crushing defeat.

Team competitions are vastly different from individual competitions. The overall strength of the team is overwhelming, and no matter how many individual skills you have, you can't make up for it.