Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

Bibi Dong's voice was calm as still water, revealing no emotion whatsoever.

She paused, her gaze falling on the thick stack of documents, a faint smile curving her lips.

"Not counting the Spirit Hall Academy team, there are already more than ten Soul King level participants in this competition."

"There are too many at the Soul Master level to count."

Hu Liena remained silent, turning the pages one by one.

With each page she turned, her brow furrowed more deeply.

It's not that I'm afraid.

Rather... it was too unexpected.

She had also read the information about the previous All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Competition.

At that time, there were no more than three contestants at the Soul King level. Those at the Soul Master level were already the absolute main force of the various academies.

But what about this year's cohort?

So many prodigies have emerged from just one region, the Heaven Dou Empire.

Bluefort, Leah, Feng Xiaotian, Merida, Cinderella, Aurora...

Most people had never heard of these names before the qualifying rounds began.

But now, they are all Soul Kings, or half-step Soul Kings.

Hu Liena took a deep breath and closed the document.

"Have you finished watching it?"

Bibi Dong's voice came from above.

Hu Liena raised her head and met those purple eyes.

Those eyes held no emotion, as calm as a stagnant pool.

But Hu Liena knew that the teacher was testing her.

Test her character, test her courage, test her attitude when facing these geniuses.

Hu Liena was silent for a moment, then a slow smile appeared on her lips.

That smile was charming and captivating, yet it carried a hint of unwavering determination that no one could ignore.

"Outstanding talents emerge in great numbers."

She spoke softly, her voice not loud, but clear and strong.

"But Nana won't let her teacher down."

Bibi Dong looked at her, at the flames burning in those charming eyes, at the pride and stubbornness hidden beneath that smile.

Then she smiled.

The smile was faint, just a slight upturn at the corners of her mouth, but for those who knew her well, it was already a great compliment.

"very good."

Bibi Dong said softly.

"When faced with exceptionally talented individuals, we do not feel inferior or back down; instead, we are even more motivated to work harder."

"This is my good student."

Hu Liena bowed slightly, without saying anything more.

But in those alluring eyes, the flame burned even more intensely.

……

Chapter 440 Battle Spirit

Night was falling.

Hu Liena walked out of the Papal Palace and down the long stone steps in front of it.

The moonlight shone on her, casting a long shadow over her slender figure.

She walked slowly, each step steady.

The names and numbers from those documents kept replaying in her mind.

Blue Buddha, Level 52.

Leah, Level 51.

Feng Xiaotian, Level 51.

Merida, Level 51.

Xiao Wu, Level 54.

Snow White, Level 64.

……

Numerous Soul Kings.

There are also countless Soul Masters.

This is the most terrifying edition of the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament since its inception.

Hu Liena, on the other hand, is determined to lead the Spirit Hall Academy team to snatch the championship from these people.

Is it stressful?

Of course there are.

But more than anything, I felt excited.

A slow smile crept onto Hu Liena's lips.

That smile was charming and alluring, yet it carried a chilling undertone that sent shivers down one's spine.

interesting.

That's so interesting.

She walked briskly through the streets of Wuhun City, finally stopping in front of a low-key yet exquisite mansion.

I pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard.

The moonlight spilled down, casting a layer of silver frost over the flowers and trees in the courtyard.

As soon as I stepped into the courtyard, a figure came to greet me.

He was a young man in his early twenties, with a handsome face and short silver hair that gleamed coldly in the moonlight.

He was tall and slender, and standing there, he exuded a sharp aura.

Evil month.

Hu Liena's older brother, the vice-captain of the Spirit Hall Academy team, a level 51 Power Attack type Spirit King, and his Spirit is the Moon Blade.

"Nana".

Xie Yue walked up to her, his brows furrowing slightly, a hint of concern flashing in his eyes.

"Why is the teacher calling you so late? What happened?"

Hu Liena looked at him, at the worry reflected in his eyes that were so similar to her own, and suddenly smiled.

That smile was as radiant as a flower blooming in spring.

"elder brother."

She spoke softly, her voice carrying a hint of coquetry.

"Guess how many Soul Kings there are in this tournament?"

Xie Yue frowned slightly and pondered for a moment.

Under the moonlight, his eyes, which were exactly like Hu Liena's, gleamed with a thoughtful light.

"Soul King..."

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Including us, there are probably no more than five."

Hu Liena tilted her head, her smile deepening: "Why do you guess that?"

“The pattern of previous years,” Xie Yue analyzed, his tone calm.

"Before the last edition, the Soul Master Competition had never had a participant at the Soul King level."

In the previous competition, Lin Wan emerged out of nowhere, leading the Heaven Dou Royal Academy to victory as a Soul King—a feat never before achieved.

He paused, then continued, "Even if this year's competition sees an explosion of geniuses and the number of Soul Kings doubles, including our Spirit Hall, it shouldn't exceed five, which should be a reasonable number."

Hu Liena listened quietly, and only after he finished speaking did she gently shake her head.

The head-shaking motion was very light, yet it made Xie Yue's heart sink suddenly.

"What? Did I guess too much?"

"Do not."

Hu Liena raised her head, the moonlight shining on her delicate profile, her charming eyes now shimmering with an extremely complex light.

There was excitement, fighting spirit, and a hint of solemnity that she herself didn't even realize.

"It's too little."

Xie Yue was stunned.

He looked at his sister, at her meaningful smile, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

Too few?

How could it be missing?

Five Soul Kings is a number that previous generations wouldn't have dared to even dream of.

But now, Nana is telling him, isn't that enough?