Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

The attention of a titled Douluo should be enough to make Qin Ming realize which side he should stand on.

Although Yu Tianheng, Yu Feng, Aosi Luo, the Graphite and Stone Mill brothers did not act immediately like the two girls, the anger on their faces and the coldness in their eyes were equally obvious.

They come from prominent families and value rules and principles above all else. Qin Ming's actions today have seriously violated the most basic professional ethics of a team leader and have lost their trust.

As the captain, Snow White's room was the quietest.

She sat at her desk, her face devoid of the outward anger of Ning Rongrong, only a frozen calm. But beneath that calm lay a more resolute detachment and scrutiny than anger.

The letter she laid out was of fine quality, with subtle royal patterns along the edges. She picked up her brush, dipped it in ink, and wrote with steady strokes.

She wrote neither to her father, Emperor Snow Night, nor to her mother, Queen Eva.

There's no need to bother them with this.

Her letter was addressed directly to the three members of the teaching committee of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy: Meng Shenji, Bai Baoshan, and Zhilin.

In the letter, she described in detail, with a calm and objective tone, Mr. Qin Ming's unusual behavior today.

The excessive praise for the opposing team, the request for leniency based on personal feelings, and even the slip of the tongue revealing the idea of ​​not letting the captain play for the sake of balance.

She didn't inject much personal emotion; she simply listed the facts and raised questions:

1. What is the college's attitude towards teachers who prioritize personal matters over official duties and make demands that harm the interests of their team before major competitions?

Are there corresponding supervision and constraint mechanisms?

Second, given Qin Ming's current state and stance, is he still suitable to continue serving as the team leader of Tian Dou Team One?

Will his close personal relationship with the opposing team continue to influence his judgment in subsequent trips, or even potentially leak team information?

Third, given the current situation, as the team captain, she formally requests the academy to urgently dispatch another reliable teacher to Soto City to take over or at least assist Teacher Qin Ming's work, so as to ensure that the team's subsequent training and competitions are not affected by personal emotions and that they can wholeheartedly prepare for the competition.

After finishing writing, she carefully sealed the letter and then softly called out, "Shadow Guard."

A blurry figure emerged from the shadows and silently knelt on one knee before her. It was one of the guards sent by the royal family of the Heavenly Dou Empire to protect her in secret.

"Deliver this letter to the three education commissioners."

Snow White handed over the letter, her voice cold and clear.

"There must be no mistakes."

"Yes, Your Royal Highness."

The shadow guard took the letter with both hands, his figure flickered, and he disappeared back into the shadows.

After doing all this, Snow White gazed out the window at the night view of Sotho, her eyes filled with a deep longing.

Qin Ming... it seems we can no longer rely on him. The academy's response will determine many things.

……

Soto Arena, Management Office.

Flander and Yu Xiaogang were politely invited in by the staff.

Behind the desk, a manager at the fighting arena wore a professional smile.

"Dean Flander, Master, I've invited you two here so late at night because there's something good to discuss."

The supervisor rubbed his hands together, his attitude very enthusiastic.

"There is a Silver Soul Battle Team from Heaven Dou City. They are very strong and have a powerful background. They are a regular team from Heaven Dou Royal Academy. They have heard about the reputation of your Shrek Seven Devils and are very interested. They have specifically proposed a seven-on-seven team Soul Battle match with your team, scheduled for three days from now. What do you two think?"

"Heavenly Dou Royal Academy? Silver Soul Team?"

Flander's small eyes widened instantly, and his first reaction was to wave his hand.

"No way! Manager, you must be joking. We Shrek Seven Devils are a Bronze Soul Team now, all of us are Soul Masters, not even a Soul Grandmaster. The Heaven Dou Royal Academy team is a Silver Soul Team, how could they not have a Soul Grandmaster? The level difference is too big, how are we supposed to fight? Isn't this just sending us to get beaten up?"

He was very shrewd; he would never do a deal that resulted in a loss, especially one that might injure students or cause them to lose face.

Unlike Flander, Yu Xiaogang didn't refuse outright. He adjusted his glasses and asked in a deep voice, "Manager, could you please provide detailed information about the opposing team? For example, their specific level and martial spirit?"

The supervisor was prepared and handed over a brief document.

The list prominently displays some of the known information about the Heavenly Dou Team. Although not all of it has been revealed, the mention of the Soul Sect and the names of several prominent Martial Souls are enough to illustrate the point.

Flander glanced at it and shook his head vigorously: "Look, look! There's a Soul Master! And so many Soul Venerables above level 35! Xiao Gang, there's no way to fight this. The gap is too big. Accepting it is just asking for trouble and will also damage the confidence that the children have worked so hard to build up."

Chapter 341 An Opportunity for Trial and Trial

Yu Xiaogang held the document and looked at it carefully, his eyes behind his glasses growing brighter and brighter.

He saw that the other side had a Soul Master, but he also saw that not all of them were high-level. More importantly, he saw a rare opportunity.

"Flander." Yu Xiaogang raised his head, his voice steady and powerful.

"I think we should accept this battle of wills."

"Are you crazy?" Flander looked at him incredulously.

“Xiaogang, I know you want to train the kids, but this is clearly a challenge that goes beyond their level. What if the kids are traumatized?”

"No." Yu Xiaogang's tone was firm, carrying an unquestionable confidence.

"On the contrary, Flander, the Shrek Seven Devils have been having a smooth time in Soto City lately. Although they have made rapid progress, it is easy for them to become arrogant. They need a tough battle, a battle that will make them see their own strength and wake them up!"

He pointed to the information: "It's true that the other side has a Soul Master, but is our child just an ordinary Soul Venerable? Dai Mubai is already level 39, his Evil Eye White Tiger Martial Soul is domineering and unparalleled, Tang San's control is unpredictable, Zhu Zhuqing's speed is deadly, Oscar's support is ever-changing, Ma Hongjun's burst of power is amazing, Cindy's agility is hard to defend against, and Lin An's veil has special crowd control..."

Their potential, teamwork, and combat intelligence far surpass those of their peers! Even with a level difference, they are definitely a match for their opponents, and might even cause them significant trouble!

Yu Xiaogang became more and more excited as he spoke, as if he could already see the Shrek Seven Devils battling against a powerful enemy on the field.

"This is an excellent opportunity to hone our skills. Winning will greatly boost morale and prove that our training direction is correct."

Even in defeat, children can see their shortcomings and find directions for future efforts! The greatest failure is to be afraid to fight and not move forward!

Flander was somewhat swayed by his words, but he still hesitated: "That's true, but the risks..."

"Dean Flander."

At this moment, the manager of the fighting arena interjected with a smile, holding up three fingers.

"If your esteemed institution agrees to this Soul Battle, our Soul Battle Arena is willing to pay this amount of Gold Soul Coins as a special appearance fee."

After all, the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team versus the local dark horse Shrek Seven Devils is the biggest highlight recently!

Upon hearing the name "Golden Soul Coin," Flander's eyes lit up instantly, and his initial hesitation was largely dispelled by the golden light.

He licked his lips, his small eyes gleaming, his mind racing as he calculated how much of the academy's urgent needs this windfall could alleviate.

Looking at Yu Xiaogang's determined and confident face, and then thinking about the tempting gold soul coins and exposure, Flander gritted his teeth, slapped his thigh, and said, "Let's do it! Fortune favors the bold. Consider it a chance for the kids to experience the intensity of the competition in advance! Xiaogang, you're right. We'll only know if they're any good until they're put to the test! It's settled then, accept the challenge!"

A satisfied smile appeared on Yu Xiaogang's lips.

He could almost see the Shrek Seven Devils' astonishing performance in the Soul Arena three days later. This was not just a Soul Battle, but also a crucial test of his theoretical knowledge and practical application, and the first step for Shrek Academy to become famous throughout the world.

The supervisor's smile widened: "Great! I'll reply to them right away and arrange for publicity! I look forward to your team's outstanding performance!"

……

After returning to Shrek Academy, Flander and Yu Xiaogang told the Shrek Seven Devils that they would be having a spirit battle with the Heaven Dou Team.

Under the dim glow of the oil lamp, seven young faces were reflected in the light and shadow, each with a different expression.

When Yu Xiaogang announced in his usual calm yet unquestionable tone that he would be facing a team from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy in the central main battle zone of the Soto Grand Battle Arena three days later, the room fell silent at first.

Then, the seven people reacted in different ways.

Dai Mubai was the first to frown, a sharp light flashing in his signature heterochromatic eyes.

"Team One of the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy?" he repeated, his voice low.

"Master, are you sure it's Team One, and not Team Two or some other reserve team?"

Born into the Star Luo royal family, even as a marginalized prince, he maintained a basic level of intelligence sensitivity regarding the core forces of various factions on the continent.

Team One of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy is the future pillar of the Heaven Dou Empire, representing the highest level of the younger generation of soul masters in Heaven Dou.

Yu Xiaogang nodded and placed the brief information from the Soul Arena on the table.

"That's right, it's Team Tiandou. Here's some information on their known members."

Zhu Zhuqing's cold cat-like eyes swept over the paper. When she saw the name "Snow White" and the words "Level 45" and "Ten Thousand Years Fourth Ring" that followed, a very subtle change appeared on her usually expressionless face.

She looked at Dai Mubai, and their eyes met briefly, both seeing the seriousness in each other's eyes.

Their background determines their perspective.

They knew all too well what it meant for a Soul Master who could reach level 45 at the age of twelve and possess a fourth Soul Ring that lasted for ten thousand years.

That's beyond what the word "genius" can describe; that's a true monster, a peerless gem with the potential to reach the pinnacle of the continent.

Are you suggesting that the Shrek Seven Devils, who don't even have a single Soul Master yet, should face a team with such a figure?

What were Dean Flander and the Master thinking?

Lin An's reaction was more direct than Dai Mubai's and Zhu Zhuqing's.

Her face, exquisite yet wildly beautiful, was filled with disbelief and doubt in her amethyst-like eyes.

“Uncle Flander, Master.” Her voice was clear, yet it carried an uncontrollable sense of bewilderment.

"Are you... serious? You want us to fight the Heavenly Dou Team One?"

She wasn't like Oscar or Ma Hongjun, those country bumpkins who had spent too much time in rural colleges and were oblivious to the outside world.

She had a clear understanding of the significance that the name "Heaven Dou Royal Academy" represented.

That place gathers the most top-tier resources and geniuses of the entire Heaven Dou Empire.

Let's take a look at Shrek Academy...

Dilapidated school buildings, scarce resources, what else is there besides these few teammates who are indeed quite talented?

She joined to participate in the competition and to become stronger, not to die or become a background character!

What is the significance of this match where the teams are clearly mismatched?

Is it just for that appearance fee?

In stark contrast to the solemnity and skepticism of Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Lin An, Oscar and Ma Hongjun's faces were brimming with excitement and confidence.

"Tian Dou Royal Academy? Team One?" Ma Hongjun rubbed his hands together, his small eyes gleaming.